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Ordinance No. 1141158 ORDINANCE NO. 1141 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTIONS 5 -3 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1123 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Section 5 -3 of Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code of the City of Cypress is hereby amended, in its entirety, to read as follows: "Sec. 5 -3" California Fire Code, Adoption, Amendments. (a) Section 5- 3.010. Adopted. An ordinance of the City of Cypress adopting the California Fire Code, 2013 Edition, based on the 2012 International Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of Cypress; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; repealing Ordinance No. 1123 of the City of Cypress and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith. For the purpose of prescribing regulations and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided, the following fire codes subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, are hereby adopted: the California Fire Code, 2013 Edition, based on the 2012 International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council as amended by this chapter shall constitute the Fire Regulations of the City of cypress. Where the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any sections of the Fire Code, State regulations shall prevail over the Fire Code. One (1) copy of all the above codes and standards therefore are on file in the office of the fire code official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (d) (1) and are made available for public inspection. Notwithstanding the provisions of the above - referenced construction codes, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Fire Code shall not take effect until a resolution for such fees is adopted by the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66016 and 66020. (b) Section 5 -3.020 Enforcement and inspections. The California Fire Code with amendments shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority, which shall be operated under the Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority. The Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority may detail such members of the fire authority as inspectors as shall be necessary from time to time." SECTION II. Section 5 -3.030 of Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code of the City of Cypress is amended to read, in its entirety, as follows (and shall include the following amendments to the California Fire Code): "(c) Section 5 -3.030 Amendments and Findings. FINDINGS I. Climatic Conditions 159 A. The jurisdiction of Cypress is located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally, there is a significant increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial type fire fighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury. B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County fire Authority's ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County. C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already -taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on -site fire protection features. It would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors in a fire. D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high- density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent. II. Topographical conditions A. Natural; slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of Orange County. The elevation change cause by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities with Orange County is built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur steeper slopes and greater constraints in terrain. B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County. C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on -site fire - extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property. 160 III. Geological Conditions The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size that the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport- Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the state of California, Department of Conservation. A. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on -site fire protection for building occupants. State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport- Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), "unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe." B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanies with occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas in Orange County that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5 minute goal. C. Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes in contact with soils are utilized. D. Portions so of the County contain active or former oil production fields. These areas contain a variety of naturally occurring gasses, liquids and vapors. These compounds present toxicity or flammability hazards to building occupants. Evaluation of these hazards and the risks they pose to development is necessary implement appropriate mitigation. Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structures. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority. 161 Amendments Chapter 1 Scope and Administration is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 109.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows: Infraction, Misdemeanor, as follows: 109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of either a misdemeanor, infraction or both as prescribed in Section 109.4.2 and 109.4.3. Penalties shall be as prescribed in local ordinance. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Sections 109.4.2 Infraction is hereby added as follows: 109.4.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 109.4.3, persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction. Sections 109.4.3 Misdemeanor is hereby added as follows: 109.4.3 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor: 104.11.2 Obstructing operations 104.11.3 Systems and Devices 107.5 Overcrowding 109.3.2 Compliance with Orders and Notices 111.4 Failure to comply 305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning 308.1.2 Throwing or placing sources of ignition 310.7 Burning Objects 3104.7 Open or exposed flames Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding "Approach- Departure Path," "Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF)," "Flow - line," "Hazardous Fire Area," "Safety Area," and "Takeoff and Landing Area" and revising "High -Rise Building" as follows: 202 General Definitions APPROACH - DEPARTURE PATH. The flight path of the helicopter as it approaches or departs from the landing pad. EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF). A landing area on the roof of a high rise building that is not intended to function as a heliport or helistop but is capable of accommodating fire, police, or medical helicopters engaged in emergency operations. FLOW -LINE. The lowest continuous elevation on a curb defined by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb. HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Includes all areas identified within Section 4906.2 and other areas as determined by the Fire Code Official as presenting a fire hazard due to the presence of combustible vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains combustible vegetation. 4 162 HIGH -RISE BUILDING. In other than Group 1 -2 occupancies, "high -rise buildings" as used in this Code: Existing high -rise structure. A high -rise structure, the construction of which is commenced or completed prior to July 1, 1974. High -rise structure. Every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 7-5 55 feet above the lowest floor level having building access , except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 1250. New high -rise building. A high -rise structure, the construction of which is commenced on or after July 1, 1974. For the purpose of this section, construction shall be deemed to have commenced when plans and specifications are more than 50 percent complete and have been presented to the local jurisdiction prior to July 1, 1974. Unless all provisions of this section have been met, the construction of such buildings shall commence on or before January 1, 1976. New high -rise structure. Means a high -rise structure, the construction of which commenced on or after July 1, 1974. SAFETY AREA. A defined area surrounding the landing pad that is free of obstructions. SKY LANTERN. An airborne lantern typically made of paper, Mylar, or other lightweight material with a wood, plastic, or metal frame containing a candle, fuel cell, or other heat source that provides buoyancy. TAKEOFF AND LANDING AREA. The combination of the landing pad centered within the surrounding safety area. Chapter 3 General Requirements is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 304.1.2 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows: 304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban - wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 49 and OCFA vegetation management guidelines. Section 305.5 Chimney spark arresters is hereby added as follows: 305.5 Chimney spark arresters. All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester. Chimneys serving outdoor appliances or fireplaces shall be equipped with a spark arrester. The spark arrester shall meet the requirements of Section 2113.9.2 of the California Building Code. Section 326 Sky Lanterns or similar devices is hereby added as follows: 326 Sky Lanterns or similar devices. The ignition and /or launching of a Sky Lantern or similar device is prohibited. Exception: Upon approval of the fire code official, sky lanterns may be used as necessary for religious or cultural ceremonies providing that adequate safeguards have been taken as approved by the fire code official. Sky Lanterns must be tethered in a safe manner to prevent them from leaving the area and must be constantly attended until extinguished. 5 163 Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness Adopt only the Sections listed below: 1. 401 2. 401.3.4 3. 401.9 4. 402 5. 403 6. 404.6 — 404.7.6 7. 407 8. 408.3.1 — 408.3.2 408.12 - 408.12.3 Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: SECTION 503.2.1 Dimensions is revised as follows: 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). Street widths are to be measured from top face of curb to top face of curb, on streets with curb and gutter, and from flow -line to flow -line on streets with rolled curbs. Section 505.1 Address Identification is revised as follows: 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Where required by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (101.6 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) for R -3 occupancies, for all other occupancies the numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address numbers shall be maintained. Section 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage is revised as follows: 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems. The Emergency responder radio coverage system shall comply with one of the following: 1. An emergency radio system installed in accordance with the local authority having jurisdiction's ordinance. 2. An emergency radio coverage system installed in accordance with Orange County Fire Authority's Emergency Responder Digital Radio Guideline. Exceptions: 1. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed. 164 2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment could have a negative impact on normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency responder radio coverage system. Sections 510.2; 510.3; 510.4; 510.5; 510.6 are hereby deleted without replacement. Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 608.1 Scope is hereby amended as follows: 608.1 Scope. Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium (Ni -Cd) and valve - regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for lithium -ion and lithium metal polymer, used for facility standby power, emergency power or uninterruptible power supplies shall comply with this section and Table 608.1. Indoor charging systems for electric carts /cars with more than 50 gallons (189 L) aggregate quantity shall comply with Section 608.10. Section 608.10 Indoor charging of electric carts /cars is hereby added as follows: 608.10 Indoor charging of electric carts /cars. Indoor charging of electric carts /cars where the combined volume of all battery electrolyte exceeds 50 gallons shall comply with following: 1. Spill control and neutralization shall be provided and comply with Section 608.5. 2. Room ventilation shall be provided and comply with Section 608.6.1 3. Signage shall be provided and comply with Section 608.7.1 4. Smoke detection shall be provided and comply with Section 907.2 Chapter 7 Fire - Resistance -Rated Construction is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows: 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists: 1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.19, an automatic fire - extinguishing system shall also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2) as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable area, or is more than two stories in height. 2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists: 7 165 a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet (465 m2) as defined in Section 202; or b. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet (186 m2) and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet (465 m2) as defined in Section 202; or c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire areas or allowable area. Exception: Group R -3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8. Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby revised as follows with no change to the exception: 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows: 1. New Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings. 2. Existing Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when the building area exceeds 3,600 square feet (334 m2) and when one of the following conditions exists: a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area as defined in Section 202, within a two year period; or b. An addition when the existing building is already provided with automatic sprinklers; or c. When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building. Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows: 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity. Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and required by the Fire Code Official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3. Design % 75 80 85 90 TABLE 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically Calculated Systems 100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms is hereby revised by deleting item 3 and 5, and renumbering the Exceptions as follows: 8 1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two- family dwellings. 2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers. 3. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position. 4. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position. 5. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position. Section 905.4 Location of Class 1 standpipe hose connections is hereby amended by adding item 7 as follows: 7. The centerline of the 2.5 inch (63.5 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor. Section 907.2.13 High -rise buildings is hereby revised as follows: 907.2.13 High -rise buildings and Group 1 -2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. High -rise buildings and Group 1 -2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.1, a fire department communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.2 and an emergency voice /alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.6.2.2. Exceptions: Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22 and Section 412 of the California Building Code. 2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code. 3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A -5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the California Building Code. 4. Low - hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1 of the California Building Code. 5. In Group 1 -2 and R -2.1 occupancies, the alarm shall sound at a constantly attended location and occupant notification shall be broadcast by the emergency voice /alarm communication system Section 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors is hereby amended as follows: 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is installed. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location and shall perform the intended fire safety function in accordance with this code and the California Mechanical Code. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. Exception: In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble. 9 167 Section 907.5.2.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication systems is revised as follows: 907.5.2.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication systems. Emergency voice /alarm communication systems required by this code shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 72. The operation of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler waterflow device or manual fire alarm box shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice instructions giving approved information and directions for a general or staged evacuation in accordance with the building's fire safety and evacuation plans required by Section 404. In high -rise buildings and Group 1 -2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, the system shall operate on a minimum of the alarming floor, the floor above and the floor below. Speakers shall be provided throughout the building by paging zones. At a minimum, paging zones shall be provided as follows: 1. Elevator groups. 2. Exit stairways. 3. Each floor. 4. Areas of refuge as defined in Chapter 2. 5. Dwelling units in apartment houses. 6. Hotel guest rooms or suites. Exception: In Group 1 -2 and R- 2.loccupancies, the alarm shall sound in a constantly attended area and a general occupant notification shall be broadcast over the overhead page. Section 907.6.3.2 High -rise buildings is revised as follows: 907.6.3.2 High -rise buildings. High -rise buildings and Group 1 -2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a separate zone by floor shall be provided for all of the following types of alarm- initiating devices where provided: 1. Smoke detectors. 2. Sprinkler water -flow devices. 3. Manual fire alarm boxes 4. Other approved types of automatic detection devices or suppression systems. Section 907.6.5 Monitoring is revised as follows: 907.6.5 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California Building Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72, this section, and per Orange County Fire Authority Guideline "New and Existing Fire Alarm & Signaling Systems." Chapter 10 Means of Egress is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Adopt only those Sections and Subsections listed below: 1103.7 1103.7.3 1103.7.3.1 1103.7.8 — 1103.7.8.2 1103.7.9 — 1103.7.9.10 1103.8 — 1103.8.5.3 1106 Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 2008 Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF) and its subsections are hereby added as follows: 10 2008.1 General. Every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 ft above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall have a rooftop emergency helicopter landing facility (EHLF) in a location approved by the fire code official for use by fire, police, and emergency medical helicopters only. 2008.1.1 Rooftop Landing Pad. The landing pad shall be 50 ft. x 50 ft. or a 50 ft. diameter circle that is pitched or sloped to provide drainage away from access points and passenger holding areas at a slope of 0.5 percent to 2 percent. The landing pad surface shall be constructed of approved non - combustible, nonporous materials. It shall be capable of supporting a helicopter with a maximum gross weight of 15,000 lbs. For structural design requirements, see California Building Code. 2008.1.2 Approach - Departure Path. The emergency helicopter landing facility shall have two approach - departure paths separated from each other by at least 90 degrees. No objects shall penetrate above the approach- departure paths. The approach - departure path begins at the edge of the landing pad, with the same width or diameter as the landing pad and rises outward and upward at a ratio of eight feet horizontal distance for every one foot of vertical height. 2008.1.3 Safety Area. The safety area is a horizontal plane level with the landing pad surface and shall extend 25 ft in all directions from the edge of the landing pad. No objects shall penetrate above the plane of the safety area. 2008.1.4 Safety Net. If the rooftop landing pad is elevated more than 30 in. (2'- 6") above the adjoining surfaces, a 6 ft in wide horizontal safety net capable of supporting 25 Ibs /sf shall be provided around the perimeter of the landing pad. The inner edge of the safety net attached to the landing pad shall be slightly dropped (greater than 5 in. but less than 18 in.) below the pad elevation. The safety net shall slope upward but the outer safety net edge shall not be above the elevation of the landing pad. 2008.1.5 Take -off and Landing Area. The takeoff and landing area shall be free of obstructions and 100 ft x 100 ft. or 100 ft. diameter. 2008.1.6 Wind Indicating Device. An approved wind indicating device shall be provided but shall not extend into the safety area or the approach- departure paths. 2008.1.7 Special Markings. The emergency helicopter landing facility shall be marked as indicated in Figure 2008.1.7. 2008.1.8 EHLF Exits. Two stairway exits shall be provided from the landing platform area to the roof surface. For landing areas less than 2,501 square feet in area, the second exit may be a fire escape or ladder leading to the roof surface below. The stairway from the landing facility platform to the floor below shall comply with Section 1009.7.2 for riser height and tread depth. Handrails shall be provided, but shall not extend above the platform surface. 2008.1.9 Standpipe systems. The standpipe system shall be extended to the roof level on which the EHLF is located. All portions of the EHLF area shall be within 150 feet of a 2.5 -inch outlet on a Class I or III standpipe. 2008.1.10 Fire extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher having a minimum 80 -B:C rating shall be provided and located near the stairway or ramp to the landing pad. The fire extinguisher cabinets shall not penetrate the approach - departure paths, or the safety area. Installation, inspection, and maintenance of extinguishers shall be in accordance with the CFC, Section 906. 2008.1.11 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters is prohibited. 11 169 Figure 2008.1.7 Helicopter Landing Pad Markings 20' Inside Diameter 2' Line Width Red in Color Numbers: 10' High 2' Line Width Red in Color 50' Address Numbers: 5' High 2345 1' Line Width Black in Color" Touchdown Pad Bounda 1' in Width Red in Corr 50' 1. The preferred background is white or tan. 2. The circled center number indicates the allowable weight that the facility is capable of supporting in thousands of pounds. 3. The numbers shall be orientated towards the preferred flight (typically facing the prevailing wind 12 Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 22 Combustible Dust - Producing Operations is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 23 Motor Fuel- Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 26 Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised by adding the following statement to the last sentence: 2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6. For Miscellaneous Combustible Storage Permit, see Section 105.6.29. Section 2808.2 Storage site is hereby revised as follows: 2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground or other all - weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval from the fire code official obtained before transferring products to the site. Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby revised as follows: 2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 mm) in height, 50 feet (15 240 mm) in width and 100 feet (30 480 mm) in length. Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised by adding the following statement to the last sentence: 2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile. Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning /smoldering areas. Section 2808.9 Material - handling equipment, is hereby revised by adding the following sentence at the beginning of the section: 2808.9 Material - handling equipment. All material handling equipment operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved spark arrester. Approved material - handling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product during fire - fighting operations. Section 2808.11 Temperature control, is hereby added as follows: 2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall be monitored and maintained as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2. 13 170 171 Section 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control, is hereby added as follows: 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when the internal temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Section 2808.11.2 New material temperature control, is hereby added as follows: 2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered to the facility shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery. Material with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the site. New loads shall be monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable. Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 31 Tents and Other Membrane Structures is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 32 High -Piled Combustible Storage is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 36 Marinas is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland -Urban Interface Fire Areas is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials — General Provisions is adopted in its entirely with the following amendments: Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS), is hereby amended by modifying the starting paragraph as follows: 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include Orange County Fire Authority's Chemical Classification Packet, which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and /or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises. The Chemical Classification Packet shall include the following information: 1. Product Name 2. Component 3. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number 4. Location where stored or used. 5. Container size 6. Hazard classification 7. Amount in storage 8. Amount in use - closed systems 9. Amount in use -open systems. 14 172 Table 5003.1.1(1) Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area of Hazardous Materials Posing a Physical Hazard is hereby amended by deleting Footnote K without replacement as follows: Section 5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances is hereby added as follows: 5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed property. Section 5003.5 Hazard identification signs is hereby amended by modifying the NFPA standard as follows: 5003.5 Hazard identification signs. Unless otherwise exempted by the fire code official, visible hazard identification signs as specified in the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines for the specific material contained shall be placed on stationary containers and above - ground tanks and at entrances to locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in quantities requiring a permit and at specific entrances and locations designated by the fire code official. Chapter 51 Aerosols is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 52 Combustible Fibers is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 53 Compressed Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 54 Corrosive materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment: Section 5503.4.1 Identification signs is hereby revised as follows: 5503.4.1 Identification signs. Visible hazard identification signs in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines shall be provided at entrances to buildings or areas in which cryogenic fluids are stored, handled or used. Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks California Fire Code Chapter 56 is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 5601.2 Retail Fireworks is hereby added as follows: 5601.2 Retail Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks 1.3G is prohibited. Exception — Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator. Section 5601.3 Seizure of Fireworks is hereby added as follows: 5601.3 Seizure of Fireworks. The fire code official shall have the authority to seize, take, remove all fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law. 15 173 Section 5602 Explosives and blasting is hereby added as follows: 5602 Explosives and blasting. Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of within wildland -urban interface areas, or hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official. Section 5608.1 General is hereby revised as follows: 5608.1 General. Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in theatrical and group entertainment productions shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks, the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, and with the conditions of the permit as approved by the fire code official. Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows: 5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired. Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment: Section 5704.2.3.2 Label or placard is hereby amended by modifying the NFPA standard as follows: 5704.2.3.2 Label or placard. Tanks more than 100 gallons (379 L) in capacity, which are permanently installed or mounted and used for the storage of Class I, II or III liquids, shall bear a label and placard identifying the material therein. Placards shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines. Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 59 Flammable Solids is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: Section 6004.2.2.7 Treatment system is hereby amended by modifying the exceptions as follows: Exception: 1. Toxic gases — storage /use. Treatment systems are not required for toxic gases supplied by cylinders or portable tanks not exceeding 1,700 pounds (772 kg) water capacity when the following are provided: 1.1 A listed or approved gas detection system with a sensing interval not exceeding 5 minutes. 1.2. For storage, valve outlets are equipped with gas -tight outlet plugs or caps. 1.3 For use, a listed and approved automatic - closing fail -safe valve located immediately adjacent to cylinder valves. The fail -safe valve shall close when gas is detected at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas detection system monitoring the exhaust system at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas room. The gas detection system shall comply with Section 6004.2.2.10. 16 174 Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxiding Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 67 Water- Reactive Solids and Liquids is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments: NFPA 13, 2013 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.8.3 is hereby revised as follows: 6.8.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 1/2" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 1/2" inlets shall be provided. Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised as follows: 8.3.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick- response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in Tight hazard occupancies shall be one of the following: (1) Quick- response type as defined in 3.6.4.7 (2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5 (3) Standard - response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing Tight hazard systems equipped with standard - response sprinklers (4) Standard - response sprinklers used where individual standard - response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems Section 8.17.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows: 8.17.1.1.1 Residential Waterflow Alarms. A local water -flow alarm shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, where provided. Group R occupancies not requiring a fire alarm system by the California Fire Code shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Interior alarm devices shall be required to provide 55 dBA or 15 dBA above ambient, whichever is greater, throughout all living spaces within each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not Tess than 75 dBA, whichever is greater. When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over - current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. 17 175 Section 11.1.1.2 is hereby added as follows: 11.1.1.2 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not Tess than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d) curve "G ". Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy. Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows: 11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the Fire Code Official: 1) Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433; 2) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available; 3) Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water -flow test form /directions to document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or an approved third party licensed in the State of California. Section 23.2.1.1 is hereby revised as follows: Section 23.2.1.1 Where a waterflow test is used for the purposes of system design, the test shall be conducted no more than 6 months prior to working plan submittal unless otherwise approved by the authority having jurisdiction. NFPA 13R 2013 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is hereby amended as follows: Section 6.16.1 is hereby revised as follows: 6.16.1 A local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in the California Fire Code as requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Interior alarm devices shall be required to provide 55 dBA or 15 dBA above ambient, whichever is greater, throughout all living spaces within each dwelling unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less than 75 dBA, whichever is greater. When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over - current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device, listed for outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves that building. NFPA 13D 2013 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two - Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows: Section 4.1.3 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.3 Stock of Spare Sprinklers 18 Section 4.1.3.1 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.3.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced. Section 4.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.3.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property. Section 4.1.3.3 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.3.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 °F (38 °C). Section 4.1.3.4 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.3.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed. Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows: 7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service. Section 7.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7.6 Alarms. Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location is subject to final approval by the fire code official. Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide 55 dBA or 15 dBA above ambient, whichever is greater, throughout all living spaces. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less than 75 dBA, whichever is greater. Audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over - current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. Exceptions: 1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel. 2. When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 907.2.11 are used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation. NFPA 14, 2013 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended as follows: Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7.3.1.1 Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches or more than 24 inches above the finished floor. Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor. NFPA 24, 2013 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows: 19 176 177 Section 6.2.1.1 is hereby added as follows: 6.2.1.1 The closest upstream indicating valve to the riser shall be painted OSHA red. Section 6.2.11 (5) is hereby deleted without replacement and (6) and (7) renumbered: (5) Control Valves installed in a fire -rated room accessible from the exterior. (6) Control valves in a fire -rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. Section 6.3.3 is hereby added as follows: Section 6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red. Section 10.1.6.3 is hereby added as follows: 10.1.6.3 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8 -mil polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section. Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings. Section 10.3.6.2 is hereby revised as follows: 10.3.6.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion - retarding material, prior to poly -tube, and after installation. Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel. Section 10.3.6.3 is hereby added as follows: 10.3.6.3 All bolts used in pipe -joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel. Section 10.6.3.1 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows: 10.6.3.1 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.6.2. Section 10.6.4 is hereby revised as follows: 10.6.4 Pipe joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints. Appendices: Appendix A is deleted in its entirety without amendments. Appendix B is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Appendix C is adopted in its entirety without amendments. Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety without amendments. 20 SECTION 111: This Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA), 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15061(b)(3). SECTION IV: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held out to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Cypress hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsection, sentence clause, phrases or portions be declared valid or unconstitutionally. SECTION V: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify as the passage of this Ordinance and to give notice thereof by causing copies of this Ordinance to be posted in three public places throughout the City. FIRST READING at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cypress held on the 14th day of October, 2013 and finally adopted end ordered posted at a regular meeting held on the 28th day of October, 2013. ATTEST: Lam.. CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS tj ■ MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS I, DENISE BASHAM, City Clerk for the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cypress held on the 28th day of October, 2013, by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc, Johnson, Bailey, Mills and Narain NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ALOE a-4fl CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 21 178