Ordinance No. 1138ORDINANCE NO. 1138
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5 -1 AND 5 -2 OF CHAPTER 5
OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
THERETO: THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE
2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE,
THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, THE 2006 EDITION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE,
AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1120.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: Section 5 -1 of Chapter 5 of the Cypress City Code
hereby is amended, in its entirety to read as follows:
"SECTION 5 -1 California Building Codes - Adopted; where filed.
The following hereby are adopted by reference and as amended
by Section 5 -2 of this Chapter, as the Building Codes of the City
of Cypress, one (1) copy of each which is on file in the Office of
the City Clerk:
a. California Building Code, 2013 edition, Part 2, Volumes
and II. (Based on the 2012 International Building Code)
b. California Residential Code, 2013 edition. (Based on the
2012 International Residential Code)
c. California Green Building Standards Code, 2013 edition.
d. California Mechanical Code, 2013 edition. (Based on the
2012 Uniform Mechanical Code)
e. Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition
f. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
1997 edition;
g.
International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition.
h. California Administrative Code, 2013 edition."
SECTION II: Section 5 -2 of Chapter 5 of the Cypress City Code
hereby is amended to read as follows:
"SECTION 5 -2 California Building Codes - Amendments,
additions and deletions.
(a) Findings: The following amendments and modifications to
the 2013 editions of the California Building Codes are hereby
found to be reasonably necessary due to consideration of
specific local climatic, geological or topographical conditions as
follows:
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CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2013 EDITION
1. Climatic Condition: Hot, dry and strong Santa Ana winds
directly impact the City of Cypress, particularly during the fall and
spring seasons. The winds pose a substantial threat in
contributing to the rapid spread of fire, particularly within the City,
where there are high density apartments and condominium
complexes. The condition necessitates an increased level of fire
protection and on -site, automatic fire sprinklers systems.
2. Climatic Condition: The City of Cypress is located in a
semi -arid, Mediterranean climate, which predisposes all fuels,
including wood shingles, to rapid ignition of fire. Exacerbated by
the condition of the high winds, the danger of rapid spread of fire
creates the need for additional fire protection measures.
3. Geographic Condition: The City of Cypress lies,
geographically, within Seismic Zone No. 4. A zone 4 region
evidences the existence of fault lines, which are susceptible to
seismic activity. This condition can impede fire department
activity to mitigate damages. Therefore, there exists a need for
both additional fire protection measures and automatic, on -site
protection for property occupants.
4. Geographic and Topographic Conditions: Traffic and
circulation congestion presently exist in Orange County and place
fire department response time to emergencies at risk. This
condition makes the need for automatic, on -site fire protection for
property occupants necessary.
Placement of multiple- occupancy buildings, location of arterial
roads, and fire department staffing constraints due to revenue -
limiting state legislation have made it difficult for the fire
department to locate additional fire stations and provide
manpower sufficient to concentrate fire apparatus and personnel
to control fires in high density apartment or condominium
complexes. This condition creates the need for on -site automatic
fire sprinkler systems.
5. Modification to Section 105.2, 115 and 1510 are
administrative amendments of local discretion.
6. Local fire service manpower and equipment limitations
warrant the need to limit height of the level where the public might
await rescue and also to create an emergency evacuation facility.
(Section 403 - 910 amendments)
(b) Amendments: The following amendments are made to
the California Building Code, 2013 edition adopted by this
Chapter:
1. Section 105.2 is amended to read as follows:
Exempted work. A building permit shall not be required for
the following:
2. One -story, detached accessory buildings used as tool or
storage sheds, playhouses or similar uses, provided the
projected roof area does not exceed one hundred twenty (120)
square feet.
3. Block walls three (3) feet, five (5) inches or less. Wood
fences not over 6 feet high.
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4. Oil derricks.
5. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured
from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless
supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
6. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity
does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons and the ratio of
height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one (2:1).
7. Sidewalks and driveways not more than (30) thirty inches
above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below
and are part of an accessible route.
8. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops
and similar finish work.
9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage
sets and scenery.
10. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R -3
occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed
5,000 gallons and are entirely above ground.
11. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or
agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
12. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to
detached one- and two- family dwellings.
13. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not
project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not
require additional support of Group R -3 and U occupancies.
14. Non -fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters,
and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits may be required for the above exempted
items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be
deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any
manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other
laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
15. Section 115 is hereby amended to add the following:
At such time as a building, structure, or construction project has
been deemed a public nuisance by the Building Official, the entire
lot shall be fenced along its perimeter with a minimum six foot (6')
high chain link fence. The enclosure shall contain gates to allow
construction traffic through. When not in use, such gates shall be
closed and locked.
16. Section 202 Definitions is hereby revised by adding
"Approach- Departure Path," "Emergency Helicopter Landing
Facility (EHLF)," "Safety Area," and "Takeoff and Landing Area"
and revising "High -Rise Structure" as follows:
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 building that is not intended to
function as a heliport or helistop but is capable of
accommodating fire or medical helicopters engaged in
emergency operations.
High -Rise Structure. Every building of any type of construction
or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located
more than 55 above the lowest floor level having building
access (see Section 403), except buildings used as hospitals as
defined in the Health and Safety Code Section 1250.
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SAFETY AREA. A defined area surrounding the landing pad
which is free of obstructions.
TAKEOFF AND LANDING AREA. The combination of the
landing pad centered within the surrounding safety area.
17. Section 403 HIGH -RISE BUILDINGS AND GROUP 1 -2
OCCUPANCIES HAVING OCCUPIED FLOORS LOCATED
MORE THAN 75 FEET ABOVE THE LOWEST LEVEL OF FIRE
DEPARTMENT VEHICLE ACCESS is hereby revised as
follows:
Section 403.1 Applicability. New high -rise buildings and Group
1 -2 having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access and new Group I-
2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall
comply with Sections 403.2 through 403.6.
18. 412.7.6. Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility.
Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF) shall be
constructed as specified in amended Section 2008 of the 2013
California Fire Code.
19. Section 501.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 501.2. Approved numbers or addresses shall be
provided for all new buildings in such a position as to be plainly
visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property.
Said numbers shall contrast with their background. Any
commercial building occupied by more than one business shall
have numbers or addresses placed on or immediately adjacent to
all doors that would allow fire department access in an
emergency situation. In no case shall the numbers be less than
four (4) inches for residential and six (6) inches for commercial
with a one (1) inch stroke.
Multiple units (Le., apartments, condominium,
townhouses, businesses, etc.) having entrance doors not visible
from the street or road shall have approved numbers grouped for
all businesses within each structure and positioned so as to be
plainly visible from the street or road. Said numbers may be
grouped on the wall of the structure or on a substantial mounting
post independent of the structure.
20. 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 903.2.12, 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 the CBC, regardless
of fire areas or allowable area, or more than two stories
in height.
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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 when one of the following conditions exists:
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.
c. An additional story is added above the second
floor regardless of fire areas or allowable area.
Exception: Group R -3 occupancies. Group R -3 occupancies
shall comply with Section 903.2.8.
20. Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby revised as follows
with no change to the exceptions:
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.
21. 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 as
specified in the amended 2013 California Fire Code.
22. Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms is
hereby revised by deleting item 3 and 5 and renumbering
the Exceptions as follows:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two -
family dwellings.
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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.
23. Section 905.4 Location of Class 1 standpipe hose
connections is hereby revised by adding number 7 as follows:
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.
24. Section 907.2.13 High -rise buildings is hereby revised
as follows:
907.2.13 High -rise buildings and Group 1 -2 occupancies having
floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level 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 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 907.5.2.2
Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with
Section 907.2.22 and Section 412 of the California
Building Code.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section
406.5 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 general
occupant notification shall be broadcast by the
emergency voice /alarm communication system
25. 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.
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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.
26. Section 907.5.2.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication
system is revised as follows.
907.5.2.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication system.
Emergency voice /alarm communication system 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 Section 1002.1.
5. Dwelling Units in apartment houses.
6. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
Exception: In Group 1 -2 and R -2.1 occupancies, the alarm
shall sound in a constantly attended area and a general
occupant notification shall be broadcast over the overhead
page.
27. 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.
28. 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 ".
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29. Section 1505.1 is hereby amended to the following:
Minimum Class B Roof Covering. The roof covering on any
structure regulated by this code shall be as specified in amended
table 1505.1 and shall be classified not less than Class B.
30. Table 1505.1 is hereby amended, by the deletion of Table
1505.1 and the addition of a new Table 1505.1 thereto, to read
as follows:
TABLE 1505.1
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
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1
A
1
B
11
A
11
B
111
A
111
B
1
V
V
A
V
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
31. Section 1505.1.3 is hereby amended, by the deletion of
the entire section and the addition of a new section thereto, to
read as follows:
1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire
roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50
percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one -year
period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any
roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of
the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire - retardant roof
covering that is at least Class B.
32. Section 1510.3 is hereby amended by adding the
following:
Not more than one (1) overlay of asphalt shingles shall be
applied over an existing asphalt shingle roof.
Not more than one (1) overlay of asphalt shingle roofing shall be
applied over wood shingles. Asphalt shingles applied over wood
shingles shall have an overlay underlayment of not less than type
30 non - perforated felt.
33. Section 1907 is hereby amended by adding the following:
Type V cement complying with table No. 1904A.2 for severe
sulfate exposure or equal is required for use in all R -1, R -3 and
U -1 Occupancies footings and slabs on grade. Slabs on grade
shall be protected from exposure to moisture by not less than a
10 mil. thick moisture barrier.
34. Section 3109.2 is hereby amended by adding the following
definition:
PRIVATE POOL, is any constructed pool, permanent or
portable, which is intended for non - commercial use as a
swimming pool by not more than three owner families and their
guests.
35. Section 3109.4.1 is amended to clarify that pool barriers
which are already in the Code are scoped so as to apply on all
private swimming pools and shall be amended as follows:
The top of the pool barrier shall be not less than 5' (60 ") above
grade measured from the side of the barrier that faces away from
the swimming pool.
36. Chapter 35 Referenced Standards is hereby adopted and revised as
follows:
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
light 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 light 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 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.
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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 less than that required for
an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or
design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to
Figure 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.
37. 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.
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38. 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
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.
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39. 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 1 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.
40. NFPA 24, 2013 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private
Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as
follows:
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.
(c) The following amendments are added to the 2013
California Residential Code:
Section R309.6 Fire sprinkler attached garages, and carports with
habitable space above is hereby amended by modifying the exception
as follows:
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be
required when additions or alterations are made to existing carports
and /or garages that do not have an automatic fire sprinkler system
installed unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance with
California Fire Code Section 903.2.8.
Section R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems is hereby
amended by modifying the exception as follows:
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be
required when additions or alterations are made to existing
townhouses that do not have an automatic fire sprinkler system
installed unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance with
California Fire Code Section 903.2.8.
Section R313.2 One- and two - family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler
systems is hereby amended by modifying the exception as follows:
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be
required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that are not
already provided with an automatic sprinkler system unless a sprinkler
system is required in accordance with California Fire Code Section
903.2.8.
Section R313.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure is hereby revised as
follows:
Section R313.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure. Determination of the
required size for water distribution piping shall be in accordance with
the following procedure and California Fire Code Section 903.3.5.3.
Section R319 Site Address is hereby revised as follows:
R319 Site Address. 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). 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 R1001.13 Chimney spark arresters is hereby added as
follows:
R1001.13 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.
Chapter 44
Referenced Standards
Chapter 44 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety and
revised as follows:
NFPA 13, 2013 Edition, 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
light 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. Sound levels in all
sleeping areas shall be minimum of 15 DBA above the average
ambient sound or a minimum of 75 DBA with all intervening doors
closed, whichever is greater. Alarms shall be audible within all other
living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire
alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be
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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 less than that required for
an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or
design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to
Figure 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:
a. Subtract the project site elevation from the low water
level for the appropriate pressure zone and multiply the
result by 0.433;
b. Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
c. 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 1-2 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 Section 907.2.8 of the 2013 California Fire Code as
requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with a minimum of one
approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all
sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average
ambient sound or a minimum of 75 dBA with all intervening doors
closed, whichever is greater. Alarms shall be audible within all other
living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire
alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be
powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for 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.
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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
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 4.1.5.2 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, 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. 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.
Exception:
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.
36. Section R902.1 through 902.2 is hereby amended as follows:
Not less than Class B roofing permitted. A minimum of Class A or B
roof covering is required.
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(d) The 2013 California Green Building Code is hereby
amended as follows:
37. Section 202 is amended to add the following definition:
Sustainability. Consideration of present development and construction
impacts on the community, the economy, and the environment without
compromising the needs of the future.
38. Section 4304.1 is amended as follows:
Irrigation controllers: Automatic irrigation controllers for
landscaping provided and installed at the time of final inspection shall
comply with the following:
1. Controllers shall be weather or soil moisture based
irrigation controllers that automatically adjust irrigation in
response to changes in plants' needs as weather conditions
change.
2. Weather based controllers without integral rain sensors
or communication systems that account for rainfall shall
have a separate wired or wireless rain sensor which
connects or communicates with the controller(s). Soil
moisture -based controllers are not required to have rain
sensor input.
(e) The following amendment is made to the California
Mechanical Code, 2013 edition, adopted by this Chapter.
1. Section 301.0 is hereby amended by adding the following
paragraph:
Equipment regulated by this Code shall not be located in any
required front yard as established by the building code or zoning
ordinances. Equipment may be located in a required side yard subject
to Cypress Zoning Ordinance.
(f) The following amendment is made to the Uniform Housing
Code, 1997 edition, adopted by this Chapter:
1. Chapter 2 is hereby amended by adding thereto the following
sections:
Section 201.1 - Authority. The Building Official and the health
officer are hereby authorized and directed to administer and enforce all
of the provisions of this Code. For such purposes, they shall have the
powers of law enforcement officers.
Section 201.2. Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an
inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this code and the technical
codes, or whenever the Building Official or health officer or their
authorized representatives have reasonable cause to believe that there
exists in any building, or upon any premises, any condition or code
violation which makes such building or premises unsafe, dangerous or
hazardous, the Building Official, the health officer or their authorized
representatives may enter such building or premises at all reasonable
times, to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the
Building Official or the health officer by such codes, provided that if such
building or premises be occupied, the Building Official, the health officer
or their authorized representatives, shall first present proper credentials
and demand entry; and if such building or premises be unoccupied, they
shall first make reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons
having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry.
If such entry is refused, the Building Official, the health officer or their
authorized representatives shall have recourse to every remedy
provided by law to secure entry.
No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or
control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper
request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by
the Building Official, the health officer or their authorized representatives
for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code.
Any .person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
and subject to punishment in accordance with Section 1 -7 of the Code
of the City of Cypress.
(g) The following amendments are added to California
Administrative Code, 2013 edition:
1. Chapter 1 is amended to add the following:
(a) Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to
enforce any of the provisions of this code and the technical codes, or
whenever the Building Official or health officer or their authorized
representatives have reasonable cause to believe that there exists in
any building, or upon any premises, any condition or code violation
which makes such building or premises unsafe, dangerous or
hazardous, the Building Official, the health officer or their authorized
representatives may enter such building or premises at all reasonable
times, to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the
Building Official or the health officer by such codes, provided that if such
building or premises be occupied, the Building Official, the health officer
or their authorized representatives, shall first present proper credentials
and demand entry; and if such building or premises be unoccupied, they
shall first make reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons
having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry.
If such entry is refused, the Building Official, the health officer or their
authorized representatives shall have recourse to every remedy
provided by law to secure entry.
No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or
control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper
request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by
the Building Official, the health officer or their authorized representatives
for the purpose of inspections and examination pursuant to this code.
Any person violating this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
and subject to punishment in accordance with Section 1 -7 of the Code
of the City of Cypress.
SECTION III: 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 to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court or 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 hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section,
subsections, clauses phrases, or portions be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
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.
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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 and ordered
posted at a regular meeting held on the 28th dap October, 2013.
tam,
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
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
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS