Ordinance No. 1123ORDINANCE NO. 1123
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 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1096
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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 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, 2010 Edition, based on the 2009 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. 1096 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, 2010 Edition, based on the 2009 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 hereby repealed. In its place, Section 5 -3.030 shall include the following
amendments to the California Fire Code, and shall read as follows:
"(c) Section 5 -3.030 Amendments.
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 105.6.29 Miscellaneous combustible storage is hereby revised as follows:
105.6.29. Miscellaneous combustible storage. An operational permit is
required to store in any building or upon any premises in excess of 2500
cubic feet (71 m3) gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes,
barrels or similar containers, rubber tires, rubber, cork, green waste,
composting, yard waste, or similar combustible material.
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Section 105.6.35 Private fire hydrants is hereby deleted without replacement.
Section 109.3 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows: Infraction, Misdemeanor,
as follows:
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall
fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter,
repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive
of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this
code, shall be guilty of either a misdemeanor, infraction or both as prescribed in
Section 109.3.2 and 109.3.3 Penalties shall be as prescribed in local ordinance
Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be
deemed a separate offense.
Sections 109.3.2 Infraction is hereby added as follows:
109.3.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 109.3.2, persons operating or
maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit
any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of
an infraction.
Sections 109.3.3 Misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:
109.3.3 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or
life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized
representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor:
104.11.2 Obstructing operations
104.11.3 Systems and Devices
107.6 Overcrowding
109.2.2 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
2404.7 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 "Flow -line" and "Hazardous
Fire Area" as follows:
202 General Definitions
FLOW -LINE. is the lowest continuous elevation on a rolled curb defined by the
path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb.
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Includes all areas identified within Section 4906.2 and
other areas as determined by the Fire Code Official due to the presence of
combustible vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains
combustible vegetation.
Chapter 3 General Precautions Against Fire is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 304.1.2 (7) Vegetation is hereby revised by adding Section "(E)" as follows:
(E) OCFA Vegetation Management Guideline.
Section 305.5 Chimney spark arrestors is hereby added as follows:
305.5 Chimney spark arrestors. All chimneys attached to any appliance or
fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrestor,
the spark arrester shall meet all of the following requirements:
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1. The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times the
net area of the outlet of the chimney.
2. The spark arrester screen shall have heat or corrosion resistance
equivalent to 12 gage steel wire, 19 gage galvanized wire or 24 gage
stainless steel.
3. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter
larger than 1 inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having a
diameter of less than 3/8 inch.
4. The spark arrester shall be accessible for cleaning and the screen or
chimney cap shall be removable to allow for cleaning of the chimney flue.
Section 318 Development On Or Near Land Containing Or Emitting Toxic, Combustible
or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors, is hereby added as follows:
318 Development On Or Near Land Containing Or Emitting Toxic, Combustible or
Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors. The fire code official may require the
submittal for approval of geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial
recommendations and /or similar documentation from a state - licensed and
department- approved individual or firm, on any parcel of land to be developed
which has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304.8 m) of a parcel of land that
has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation, petroleum or
chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or may contain or give off
toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors.
Section 319 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as
follows:
319 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be
built or installed in areas containing combustible vegetation shall comply with the
following:
1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by
the fire code official concurrent with the submittal for approval of any
tentative map.
2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire
code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel
Modification Section of the Orange County Fire Authority Vegetation
Managements Guideline.
4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any
alterations to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval by the fire
code official.
5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined
in the Fire Code.
Section 320 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby added as
follows:
320 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is
authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of
highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for
vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible
growth. Measurement shall be from the flow -line or the end of the improved edge of
the roadway surfaces .
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground
cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground
covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.
Section 321 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows:
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321 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the
vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative
measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any
specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
1 Difficult terrain.
2 Danger of erosion.
3 Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies,
California Native Plant Society and county- approved list of wildlife, plants,
rare, endangered and /or threatened species.
4 Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5 Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the
clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.
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Section 322 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:
322 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person
shall use, operate, or cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous
fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the
engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 322.1 maintained in
effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for
the prevention of fire.
Exception:
1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and
passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the
exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of
the State of California.
2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases
pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the
atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition
Section 322.1 Spark Arrestors is hereby added as follows:
322.1 Spark arrestors. Spark arrestors shall comply with the following:
1. A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically
for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles
over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal
combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by
the United States Forest Service.
2. Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to
Section 322 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or
heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
Section 323 Restricted Entry is hereby added as follows:
323 Restricted Entry. The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce
when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall
again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except
public roadways, inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have
not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry,
is prohibited.
Exception:
1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and
their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands.
2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly
authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the
United States Forest Service.
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Section 324 Trespassing on posted property is hereby added as follows:
324 Trespassing on posted property. When the fire code official determines that a
specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing
fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity
to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed
conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as
hereinafter provided.
1. Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and
referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed
area.
2. Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is
prohibited.
Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and
posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and federal public officers
and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.
Section 325 Outdoor fires is hereby added as follows:
325 Outdoor fires. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon
hazardous fire areas, except by permit from the fire code official.
Exception: Outdoor fires within habited premises or designated campsites where
such fires are built in a permanent barbecue, portable barbecue, outdoor fireplace,
incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm) from a grass, grain,
brush, or forest - covered area. Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor
fireplaces or grills shall not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash or
combustible waste material.
Section 325.1 Outdoor fire permits is hereby added as follows:
325.1 Outdoor fire permits. Outdoor fire permits shall incorporate such terms and
conditions which will reasonably safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor
fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas under
the following conditions:
1. When predicted sustained winds exceed 20 MPH at the ground level, or a
red flag condition has been declared,
2. When a person age 17 or over is not present at all times to watch and tend
such fire, or
3. When a public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited.
Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness Adopt only the Sections listed
below:
1. Section 401
2. Section 402
3. Section 403
4. Section407
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
SECTION 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities is revised by adding exception 4 as follows:
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided
for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or
within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the
requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all
portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building
as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
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Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150
feet (45 720 mm) where:
1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.
2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on
property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar
conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.
3. There are not more than two Group R -3 or Group U occupancies.
4. For Group R -3 and Group U occupancies equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3 the fire apparatus access road shall comply
with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 300 feet (91 m) of
the main entry door to the building.
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 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 503.2.1.1 Hazardous Areas is added as follows:
503.2.1.1 Hazardous Areas. In areas defined as State Responsibility Area: Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and Local Responsibility Area: Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones Area as adopted by the local agencies, the minimum fire
apparatus road width shall be 28 feet (8.53 m).
Exception: When the road serves no more than 3 dwelling units and the road
does not exceed 150 feet (45.7 m) in length, the road width may be 24 feet 7.3
m).
SECTION 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads is revised as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads
shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The
minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be
maintained at all times. Speed Bumps and speed humps, shall be approved prior
to installation.
SECTION 503.6 Security gates is revised as follows:
503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus
access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are
installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The
security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all
times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with
UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.Vehicle access
gates or barriers shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority
Guidelines "Fire Master Plan for Commercial and Residential Development ". All
electrically operated vehicle access gates shall be equipped with an automatic
opening device in addition to a key opening switch.
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. 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
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inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Where access is by 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.
SECTION 507.5.1 Where required is revised as follows:
507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter
constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than allowed in
APPENDIX C — FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION from a
hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route
around the exterior of the facility or building, on -site fire hydrants and mains shall
be provided where required by the fire code official.
Exception:
1. For Group R -3 and Group U occupancies equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3, the distance requirement shall be not
more than 600 feet (183 m).
Section 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in buildings is revised as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in buildings. All new buildings shall
have radio coverage for emergency responders in accordance with the city's
digital radio ordinance. In the absence of a city ordinance, Orange County Fire
Authority's Emergency Responder Digital Radio Guideline shall apply. This
section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication
systems.
Exceptions: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio
coverage system is not needed.
Section 510.2 Radio signal strength is hereby deleted without replacement:
Section 510.3 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings is hereby
deleted without replacement:
Chapter 6 Building Service and Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments
Section 604.2.15.1.1 CFC Standby power loads, is here amended as follows:
[B] 604.2.15.1.1 Standby power loads. The following loads are classified as
standby power loads:
1. Smoke control system.
2. Fire pumps.
3. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Section
3003 of the California Building Code.
Section 604.2.15.2.1 CFC (Section 403.1.1 CBC) Emergency power loads, is hereby
amended by adding item 6 as follows:
[B] 604.2.15.2.1 Emergency power loads. The following loads are classified as
emergency power loads:
1. Emergency voice /alarm communication systems.
2. Fire alarm systems.
3. Automatic fire detection systems.
4. Elevator car lighting.
5. Means of egress lighting and exit sign illumination as required by Chapter 10.
6. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smokeproof
enclosures.
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Section 606.8 Refrigerant Detector is hereby amended as follows:
606.8 Refrigerant Detector. Machinery rooms shall contain a refrigerant detector
with an audible and visual alarm. The detector, or a sampling tube that draws air
to the detector, shall be located in an area where refrigerant from a leak will
concentrate. The alarm shall be actuated at a value not greater than the
corresponding TLV -TWA values shown in the California Mechanical Code for the
refrigerant classification. Detectors and alarms shall be placed in approved
locations. Emergency shutoff shall also be automatically activated when the
concentration of refrigerant vapor exceeds 25 percent of LFL. The detector shall
transmit a signal to an approved location.
Section 606.10.1.2 Manual Operation is hereby amended as follows:
606.10.2 Manual operation. When required by the fire code official, automatic
crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall
be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room, in
a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls.
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,
uninterrupted power supplies, shall comply with this section and Table 608.1.
Indoor charging of electric carts /cars with more than 50 gallons (189 L) 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 electric /cars 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
4. Smoke detection shall be provided and comply with Section 907.2
Section 610 Photovoltaic Systems is hereby added as follows:
SECTION 610
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
Section 610.1 General is hereby added as follows:
610.1 Manual operation. Photovoltaic systems shall comply with Orange County
Fire Chief's Association Guideline for Fire Safety Elements of Solar Photovoltaic
Systems. The provision of this section may be applied by either the fire code
official or the building code official.
Chapter 7 Fire - Resistive -Rated Construction is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings adopt only the Sections
and Subsections listed below:
1. Section 801
2. Section 802
3. Section 803
4. Section 804
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5. Subsection 806.2
6. Subsection 807.1
7. Subsection 807.1.2
8. Subsection 807.4.5.1
9. Subsection 807.4.2.4.1
10. Subsection 807.4.5
11. Subsection 807.4.2.4
12. Table 803.3
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Adopt 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 903.2.12, 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 Section 202, regardless of fire
areas or allowable area.
Exception: Group R -3 occupancies. Group R -3 occupancies shall
comply with Section 903.2.8.
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 m) 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.
Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby revised as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 902.1 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 one of the following conditions exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area as
defined in Section 202, and greater than 1000 square feet (93 m2)
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 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations is hereby amended by revising exception 4 as
follows:
Exception:
4. When approved by the fire code official spaces or areas in
telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications
equipment, and associated electrical power distribution equipment, provided
those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke
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detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the
remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not Tess than 1 -hour fire
barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or not less than 2 -hour
horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 712, or both..
Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms is hereby revised by modifying
item 1, deleting item 3 and 5, and renumbering the Exceptions as follows:
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 904.3.5 Monitoring is hereby revised as follows:
904.3.5 Monitoring. Where a building fire alarm or monitoring system is installed,
automatic fire - extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm
or monitoring_system in accordance with NFPA 72.
Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections is hereby amended by
adding items 7 and 8 as follows:
905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose
connections shall be provided in all of the following locations:
1. In every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor
level above or below grade. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate
floor level landing between floors, unless otherwise approved by the fire code
official. See Section 909.20.3.2 for additional provisions in smokeproof
enclosures.
2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable
from exit stairway hose connections by a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30
480 mm) of hose, as measured along the path of travel a hose connection
shall not be required at the horizontal exit.
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other
areas of a building.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are
reachable from exit stairway hose connections by a 30 -foot (9144 mm)
hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose, a
hose connection shall not be required at the entrance from the exit
passageway to other areas of the building.
4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall
and adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the
mall.
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal
(33.3 percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a hose connection
located either on the roof or at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access
to the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most
hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes.
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6. Where the most remote portion of a nonsprinklered floor or story is more than
150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connection or the most remote portion of a
sprinklered floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose
connection, the fire code official is authorized to require that additional hose
connections be provided in approved locations. The distance from a hose
connection shall be measured along the patch of travel.
7. The centerline of the 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18
inches (457.2 mm) above and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
8. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet
(91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5 inches outlets so
that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (46 m)) of hose from
an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the
exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The
door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less
than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. These doors are for fire department
access only.
Section 907.2.13 High -rise buildings is hereby revised as follows:
907.2.13 High -rise buildings HAVING OCCUPIED FLOORS LOCATED MORE
THAN 55 FEET (16 769 mm) ABOVE THE LOWEST LEVEL OF FIRE
DEPARTMENT VEHCILE ACCESS and Group 1 -2 occupancies having floors
located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level fire department
vehicle access. High -rise buildings having occupied floors located more than 55
feet (16 769 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access and
Group 1 -2 occupancies having floors located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm)
above the lowest level 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
907.6.2.2.
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 406.3 of the California
Building Code.
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A -5 in accordance with Section 303.1
of the California Building Code.
4. Low - hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1 of the
California Building Code.
5. 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
Section 907.4.1 Duct smoke detectors is hereby amended as follows:
907.4.1 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:
1. 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
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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.
Section 907.6.2.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication system is revised as follows.
907.6.2.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication system. 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 water -flow device or manual fire alarm box shall automatically
sound an alert tone followed by voice instructions giving approved information
and directions for a general or staged evacuation in accordance with the
building's plans required by Section 404. In high -rise buildings having occupied
floors located more than 55 feet, and Group 1 -2 occupancies having floors
located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level 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 -1 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.
Section 907.7.3.2 High -rise buildings is revised as follows.
907.7.3.2 High -rise buildings. High -rise buildings having occupied floors located
more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access and Group 1 -2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75
feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level 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 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings is hereby amended as follows:
910.3.2.2 Sprinklered Buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to
operate automatically by actuation of a heat - responsive device rated at least
100° F above the operating temperature of the sprinkler, unless otherwise
approved.
Chapter 10 Means of Egress is adopted in its entirety without amendments
Chapter 11 Aviation Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Section 1102.1 Definitions is hereby amended by adding the following definitions:
APPROACH - DEPARTURE PATH. The flight path of the helicopter as it
approaches or departs from the landing pad.
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EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF). A landing area on the
roof of a high rise building that is not intended to function as a heliport or helistop
but is capable of accommodating fire or medical helicopters engaged in emergency
operations.
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.
Section 1108 EHLF is hereby amended by adding the following subsections:
SECTION 1108
Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF)
Section 1108.1 through 1108.1. 11 are hereby added as follows:
1108.1 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 the fire department vehicle access shall have a rooftop emergency helicopter
landing facility (EHLF) in a location approved by the fire code official for use by
fire, police, and emergency medical helicopters only.
1108.1.1 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.
1108.1.2 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 is a rising slope extending
outward and upward at a ratio of eight feet horizontal distance for every one foot
of vertical height.
1108.1.3 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.
1108.1.4 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 /psf shall be provided around the perimeter of the landing pad.
The inner edge of the safety net attached to the landing pad shall be slightly
dropped (greater than 5 in. but less than 18 in.) below the pad elevation. The
safety net shall slope upward but the outer safety net edge shall not be above the
elevation of the landing pad.
1108.1.5 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.
1108.1.6 Wind Indicating Device. An approved wind indicating device shall be
provided but shall not extend into the safety area or the approach - departure
paths.
1108.1.7 Special Markings. The emergency helicopter landing facility shall be
marked as indicated in Figure 1108.1.7
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1108.1.8 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 CFC 1009.4.2 for riser height and tread depth. Handrails shall be
provided, but shall not extend above the platform surface.
1108.1.9 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.
1108.1.10 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.
1108.1.11 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters is
prohibited.
50'
Figure 1108.1.7 Helicopter Landing Pad Markings
20' Inside Diameter Numbers:
2' Line Width. 10' High
Red in Color 2' Line
Red in Color
Address Numbers:
5' High, 1' Line Width
Black in Color
-- .12345
Touchdown
Pad Boundary
1' in Width
Red in Color
50'
1 The preferred background is white or tan.
2 The circled, red numbers indicate the allowable weight that the facility is capable
of supporting in thousands of pounds.
3 The numbers shall be oriented towards the preferred flight (typically facing the
prevailing wind).
Chapter 12 Dry Cleaning is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 13 Combustible Dust - Producing Operations is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 14 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition is adopted in its entirety
without amendments.
Chapter 15 Flammable Finishes is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 16 Fruit and Crop Ripening is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 18 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities is adopted in its entirety without
amendments
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Chapter 19 Lumber Yards and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the
following amendments:
Section 1901.2 Permit is hereby revised by adding the following statement to the last
sentence:
1901.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6. For
Miscellaneous Combustible Storage Permit, see Section 105.6.29.
Section 1908.1 General is hereby revised as follows:
1908.1 General. The storage and processing of more than 400 cubic feet of
wood chips, hogged materials, fines, compost, green waste, and raw product
produced from yard waste, debris and recycling facilities shall comply with
Sections 1908.2 through 1908.10.
Section 1908.2 Storage site, is hereby revised as follows:
1908.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground or other all -
weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval from fire code
official is obtained before transferring products to the site.
Section 1908.3 Size of piles is hereby revised as follows:
1908.3 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 1908.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised by adding the following statement to
the last sentence:
1908.7 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 1908.9 Material - handling equipment, is hereby revised by adding the following
sentence at the beginning of the section:
1908.9 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.
Chapter 20 Manufacture of Organic Coatings is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 21 Industrial Ovens is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 22 Motor Fuel- Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages is adopted in its
entirety without amendments.
Chapter 23 High -Piled Combustible Storage shall be adopted in it's entirely with the
following amendments.
Section 2308.3 Flue spaces is hereby amended by adding the following
statement to the last sentence:
2308.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table
2308.3. Required flue spaces shall be maintained. In double -row racks a
pallet/commodity stop shall be provided along the longitudinal flue space at each
level. The stop shall be steel or other ferrous material 14 inch thick and in the
mounted position shall extend a minimum of 4 inches above the shelve or cross
member, or other method approved by fire code official. In double row racks and
where products are hand - stacked chain link shall be securely attached to the rear
of both racks. Chain link shall be a minimum of 12 gauge. Attachment method
shall be in compliance with Figure 2308.3 or other methods as approved by the
fire code official.
Table 2308.3 Required Flue Spaces for Rack Storage is hereby revised as
follows:
TABLE 2308.3: REQUIRED FLUE SPACES FOR RACK STORAGE
RACK
CONFIGURATION
FIRE SPRINKLER
PROTECTION
Storage Height
SPRINKLER AT THE CEILING
WITH OR WITHOUT MINIMUM IN-
RACK SPRINKLERS
IN -RACK SPRINKLERS
AT EVERY TIER
NON - SPRINKLERED
< 25 feet
> 25 feet
Any Height
Any Height
Option 1
Option 2
Single -row Rack
Transverse
Flue Space
Size b
3 inch
NA
3 inch
NR
NR
Vertically
Aligned
NR
NA
Yes
NA
Longitudinal Flue Space
NR
NA
NR
NR
Double -row Rack
Transverse
Flue Space
Size b
6 inch e, `
3 inch
3 inch
NR
Vertically
Aligned
NR
NR
Yes
NA
Longitudinal Flue Space
NR
6 inch
6 inch
NR
Multi -row Rack
Transverse
Flue Space
Size b
6 inch C
NA
6 inch
NR
Vertically
Aligned
NR
NA
Yes
NA
Longitudinal Flue Space
NR
NA
NR
NR
= no required." NA means not applicable.
Three -inch transverse flue spaces shall be provided at least every 10 feet where ESFR sprinkler protection is provided.
b Random variations are allowed, provided that the configuration does not obstruct water penetration.
Transverse flue space shall be maintained by mechanical means as approved.
Fender washer
I" Nut
8" Bolt
i" Steel plate
Chain link (or other approved method), secured firmly
to uprights thru. 8" thk x 12" long steel plate at
maximum 48" o.c. and a mina" bolt
Chain Link - 12 GA min
Rack Upright
Rack cross beam
Fig 2308.3 - Chain Link Attachment Method Detail - NTS
Chapter 24 Tents, Canopies, and Other Membrane Structures is adopted in its entirety
without amendments.
Chapter 25 Tire Rebuilding & Tire Storage is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
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Chapter 26 Welding and Other Hot Works is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 27 Hazardous Materials — General Provisions is adopted in it's entirely with the
following amendments.
Section 2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS), is hereby amended
by modifying the starting paragraph as follows:
2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). When 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 HMIS 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.
Table 2703.1.1(1) Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area is hereby amended by
deleting Footnote K without replacement:
Section 2703.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances is hereby added as follows:
2703.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store any
amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable
amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned
or any residentially developed property.
Section 2703.5 Hazard identification signs is hereby amended by modifying the NFPA
standard as follows:
2703.5 Hazard identification signs. Unless otherwise exempted by the fire code
official, visible hazard identification signs as specified in the Orange County Fire
Authority Signage Guidelines for the 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 28 Aerosols is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 29 Combustible Fibers is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 30 Compressed Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 21 Corrosive materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 32 Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment.
Section 3203.4.1 Identification signs is hereby revised as follows:
3203.4.1 Identification signs. Visible hazard identification signs in accordance
with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines shall be provided at
entrances to buildings or areas in which cryogenic fluids are stored, handled or
used.
Chapter 33 Explosives and Fireworks California Fire Code Chapter 33 is adopted in its
entirety with the following amendments
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Section 3301.2 Retail Fireworks is hereby added as follows:
33101.2 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 3301.3 Seizure of Fireworks is hereby added as follows:
3301.3 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.
Section 3308.1 General is hereby revised as follows:
3308.1 GENERAL. Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before
proximity 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 3308.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:
3308.2 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.
Chapter 34 Flammable and Combustible Liquids is adopted in its entirety with the
following amendment.
Section 3404.2.3.2 Label or placard is hereby amended by modifying the NFPA
standard as follows:
3404.2.3.2 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 35 Flammable Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 36 Flammable Solids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 37 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments.
Section 3704.2.2.7 Treatment system is hereby amending the exception 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, an approved listed or 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
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cabinet, exhausted enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas room. The gas
detection system shall comply with Section 3704.2.2.10.
Chapter 38 Liquefied Petroleum Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 39 Organic Peroxides is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 40 Oxidizers is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 41 Pyrophoric Materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 42 Pyroxylin Plastics is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 43 Unstable (Reactive) Materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 44 Water- Reactive Solids and Liquids is adopted in its entirety without
amendments.
Chapter 45 Marinas is adopted in its entirety without amendments
Chapter 46 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings is adopted by only those
Sections and Subsections listed below:
1. Section 4606
2. Subsection 4603.6
3. Subsection 4603.6.3
4. Subsection 4603.6.3.1
5. Subsection 4603.6.8 through 4603.6.8.2
6. Subsection 4603.6.9 through 4603.6.9.10
7. Subsection 4603.7 through 4603.7.5.3
Chapter 47 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
NFPA 13, 2010 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 size of piping and the number of
inlets shall be approved by the chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be
installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be
painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm
(including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is
included, four 2'/2" inlets shall be provided. FDC may be located within 150 feet of
a private fire hydrant when approved by the chief.
Section 8.3.3.1 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 permit is issued. 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 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
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Section 8.16.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
8.16.1.1.1 Residential Waterflow Alarms. 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
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 a minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient
sound or a minimum of 75 DBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall
be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not
connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible devices shall
be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over - current protection)
serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
Section 8.17.2.4.6 is hereby revised as follows:
8.17.2.4.6 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of buildings and
shall be located and arranged so that they are immediately adjacent to the
approved fire department access road and that hose lines can be readily and
conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from nearby objects
including buildings, fence, posts, or other fire department connections.
Section 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 permit is issued. Where a
subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the
responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the
new occupancy.
Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 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 multiplying the result by 0.433;
2) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3) Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water -flow test form /directions to
document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or a professional
engineer licensed in the State of California. The result shall be adjusted in
accordance with the graduated scaled found in the guideline.
Section 22.1.3 (43) is hereby revised as follows:
22.1.3 (43) Size and location of hydrants, showing size and number of outlets and if
outlets are to be equipped with independent gate valves. Whether hose houses and
equipment are to be provided, and by whom, shall be indicated. Static and residual
hydrants that were used in the flow tests shall be shown. Flow test shall be
completed within six months of the plan submittal to the authority having
jurisdiction.
NFPA 13R 2010 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
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stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in Section 907.2.8 of the 2010
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. 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.
Section 6.6.6 is hereby revised as follows:
Section 6.6.6 Sprinklers shall not be required in penthouse equipment rooms,
elevator machine rooms, concealed spaces dedicated exclusively to containing
only dwelling unit ventilation equipment, crawl spaces, floor /ceiling spaces,
noncombustible elevator shafts where the elevator cars comply with ANSI A17.1,
Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and other concealed spaces that are
not used or intended for living purposes or storage and do not contain fuel fired
equipment.
Section 6.6.9 is hereby added as follows:
6.6.9 Sprinklers shall not be required in attics that are not located over dwelling
units. When attics are separated by unit, each unit's attic space may be
protected per NFPA 13D Section 8.6.4.2. All other attics shall be protected per
NFPA 13.
NFPA 13D 2010 Edition Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two - Family
Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 4.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers
Section 4.1.5.1 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.5.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on
the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any
way can be promptly replaced.
Section 4.1.5.2 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.5.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of
the sprinklers in the property.
Section 4.1.5.3 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.5.3 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 4.1.5.4 is hereby added as follows:
4.1.5.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be
used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be
provided for each type of sprinkler installed.
Section 7.1.2 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 7.3 Pressure Gauges is hereby deleted and substituted with the following:
Section 7.3.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.3. At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly.
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
subject to final approval by the fire code official. Additional interior alarm devices
shall be required to provide audibility throughout the structure. Sound levels in all
sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA
above the average ambient sound level but not less than 75 dBA. 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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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 310.9 are used to
sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation.
Section 8.6.4.2 is hereby added as follows:
8.6.4.2 All attics shall be protected with an intermediate temperature quick
response sprinkler which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by
the access scuttles or mechanical equipment
NFPA 14, 2007 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended
as follows:
Section 6.4.5.4.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
6.4.5.4.1 The fire department connection shall have a minimum of two 2 1/2
inches, internal threaded (NHS) inlets. Additional inlets shall be provided on a
250 GPM per inlet ratio to meet the system demand. The inlets shall be provided
with approved caps to protect the system from entry of debris. The location of the
FDC shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. If
acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly.
Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red.
Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.3.1.1 Hose Connection Height Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall
be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches, or more than 24
inches above the finished floor. Class 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, 2010 Edition, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
Section 5.9.1.3 is hereby revised as follows:
5.9.1.3 The fire department connection shall be of an approved type and contain a
minimum of two 2 1 inch inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more
than 150 feet from a public fire hydrant. If acceptable to the water authority, it may
be installed on the backflow assembly. The supply pipe shall be painted OSHA
safety red.
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Section 5.9.1.3.1 is hereby added as follows:
5.9.1.3.1 When the sprinkler density design is 500 gpm (including the interior hose
stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 1/2" inlets
shall be provided.
Section 5.9.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows:
5.9.1.3.2 The fire department connection (FDC) may be located within 150 feet of
a private fire hydrant provided the FDC connects down - stream of an aboveground
sprinkler system check valve.
Section 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:
Section 6.2.11 (6) is hereby revised as follows:
6.2.11 (5) Control valves in a one -hour fire -rated room accessible from the exterior
Section 6.2.11 (7) is hereby deleted without replacement:
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: 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings
Section 10.3.5.2 is hereby revised as follows:
10.3.5.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with
asphalt or other corrosion - retarding material, prior to poly -tube, and after
installation.
Section 10.3.5.3 is hereby added as follows:
10.3.5.3 All bolts used in pipe -joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.6.3.1 is hereby revised 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 18 inches, as measured from
the interior of the exterior wall. The pipe under the building or building foundation
shall be 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or comply
with 10.6.2.
Section 10.6.5 is hereby revised as follows:
10.6.5 Pipe Joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under
the building or building foundation shall be 316 stainless steel and shall not
contain mechanical joints.
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NFPA 72, 2010 Edition National Fire Alarm Code
Section 14.2.1.2.3 is hereby revised as follows:
14.2.1.2.3 If a defect or malfunction is not corrected at the conclusion of system
inspection, testing, or maintenance, the system owner or the owner' designated
representative and fire code official shall be informed of the impairment in writing
within 24 hours.
Section 23.8.2 Fire Alarm Control Units is revised as follows:
23.8.2.2 Except as permitted in 23.8.2.3, the fire alarm systems components
shall be permitted to share control equipment or shall be able to operate as
stand -along subsystems, but in any case, they shall be arranged to function as a
single system and send a single signal to a central, remote, or proprietary station.
Section 23.8.2.3 is hereby deleted without replacement:
Section 26.2.3.1 is hereby amended by modifying the start paragraph as follows:
26.2.3.1 Supervising station customers or clients and the fire code official shall
be notified in writing within 7 days of any scheduled change in service that results
in signals from their property being handled by a different supervising station
facility.
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 with the following amendments:
Section 4906.3 Vegetation is hereby revised by adding Section "(5)" as follows:
(5) OCFA Vegetation Management Guideline.
Section 4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as
follows:
4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to
be built or installed in hazardous fire areas shall comply with the following:
1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the
fire code official concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative
map.
2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire
code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel
Modification Section of the Orange County Fire Authority Vegetation
Management Guidelines.
4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any
alterations to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approved by the fire
code official.
5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined
in the Fire Code.
Section 4909 Explosives and Blasting is hereby added as follows:
4909 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.
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Appendix B is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment:
Section B105.1 One- and two- family dwellings is hereby added as follows:
B105.1 One- and two- family dwellings. The minimum fire -flow and flow duration
requirements for one- and two - family dwellings having a fire -flow calculation area
that does not exceed 3,600 square feet (344.5m2) shall be 1,000 gallons per
minute (3785.4 L/min) for 1 hour. Fire -flow and flow duration for dwellings having
a fire -flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet (344.5m2) shall not be
less than that specified in Table B105.1.
Exception: When the building is equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler
system, the fire flow requirements of Table B105.1 are reduced by 50 %, provided
that the resulting fire flow is not less than 1,000 gallons per minute (3785.4
L/min) for 1 hour.
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."
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 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 said City held on the
27th day of September, 2010, and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting
held on the 11th day of October, 2010.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
I, DENISE BASHAM, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held
on the 11th day of October, 2010, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Luebben, Mills, Seymore, Bailey and Narain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS