Ordinance No. 1096424
ORDINANCE NO. 1096
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING
SECTION 5 -3 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODE WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS THERETO: THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
AND REPLACING ORDIANCE NO. 1033
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 add the following sub - sections in place and instead of existing text:
1. Section 5- 3.010. The 2007 California Fire Code, based on the International
Fire Code, 2006 Edition, with errata, published by International Code Council (ICC), and
the whole thereof, including Appendices Chapter 1, Appendix B, and Appendix C, are
hereby adopted by the City of Cypress for the purpose of prescribing regulations
governing conditions hazardous to the life and property from fire or explosion, save and
except such portions as are hereinafter added, delete, modified or amended. One copy
of all the above is now on file in the office of the Clerk for public inspection and is
adopted with the same force and effect as through set out herein in full.
2. Section 5- 3.020. Enforcement and Inspections. The California Fire Code and
the International Fire Code with amendments shall be enforced by the Orange County
Fire Authority, which shall be operated under the 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Cypress is hereby repealed.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:
1. SECTION 202, General Definitions, is hereby amended by adding the following
definitions:
ALTERATION: Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a
repair or addition. Alterations include but are not limited to the addition or elimination of
walls within the existing building envelope. Alteration also includes modifications to the
structure which involve complete removal and replacement of wall board within any
room.
FLOOR AREA, for the purpose of calculating square footage for application of fire
sprinkler requirements, the floor area shall be determined in accordance with the CBC
definition for "Floor Area, Gross ". For Group R -3 occupancies portions of the structure
not required to be protected by the automatic sprinkler system do not need to be
included into the floor area calculation.
FLOWLINE is the 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.
HIGH -RISE BUILDING, item 2 of this definition is hereby modified as follows:
2. "High -rise structure" means every building of any type of construction or
occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet
above the lowest floor level having building access (see California Building Code,
Section 403.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Health and
Safety Code Section 1250.
2. SECTION 305.5, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:
Section 305.5, 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:
1. The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times the net area
of the outlet of the chimney.
2. The spark arrester screen shall have heat or corrosion resistance equivalent to 12
gage wire, 19 gage galvanized wire or 24 gage stainless steel.
3. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than 1/2
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.
3. SECTION 316, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:
Section 316, Development On Or Near Land Containing Or Emitting Toxic,
Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases or Vapors. The fire code official may
require the submittal for approval of geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial
recommendations and /or similar documentation from a state - licensed and department
approved individual or firm, on any parcel of land to be developed which:
1. Has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304 800 mm) of a parcel of land that has
an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation, petroleum or chemical
refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or
2. May contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors.
4. Section 317, Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction, is added as follows:
Section 317— Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction: All new
buildings to be built or installed in areas containing combustible vegetation shall comply
with the following:
1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code
official concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map.
2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code
official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Orange
County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines.
4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the
fuel modification shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.
5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance with the
approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in the Fire Code.
5. Section 318 Clearance of brush or vegetative growth from structures
A. General. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining buildings or
structures in, upon or adjoining hazardous fire areas, and persons owning, leasing or
controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures, shall at all times:
1. Maintain an effective firebreak by removing and clearing away flammable vegetation
and combustible growth from areas within 30 feet (9144 mm) of such buildings or
structures;
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar plants used as
ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from
the native growth to any structure.
2. Maintain additional fire protection or firebreak by removing brush, flammable vegetation
and combustible growth located from 30 feet to 100 feet (9144 mm to 30 480 mm)
from such buildings or structures, when required by the fire code official because of
extra hazardous conditions causing a firebreak of only 30 feet (9144 mm) to be
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insufficient to provide reasonable fire safety;
Exception: Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) from
buildings or structures and less than 18 inches (457 mm) in height above the ground
need not be removed where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
3. Remove portions of trees which extend within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the outlet of a
chimney;
4. Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of deadwood; and
5. Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead vegetative growth.
B. Corrective Actions. The executive body is authorized to instruct the fire code official to
give notice to the owner of the property upon which conditions regulated by Section 318 A
exist to correct such conditions. If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the executive
body is authorized to cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction
a lien upon the property where such condition exists.
6. Section 319 — Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways
The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of
portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used
for vehicular traffic to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth.
The fire code official is authorized to enter upon private property to do so.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover
such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that
they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.
7. Section 320 — Unusual Circumstances
The fire code official may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative
measures designed to advance the purposes of this article if he determines in any specific
case that any of the following conditions exist:
1. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California
Native Plant Society and county- approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered
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 of Sections 15, 16 or 17 of this appendix undesirable or
impractical.
8. Section 321— Use of Equipment
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to
be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion
engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester as defined in Section 25.3 maintained in effective working order, or the engine
is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section
25.3.
2. Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to this
section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from
the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
3. A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the
purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of
an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that
uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest
Service.
4. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger
vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is
equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.
5. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass
through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and
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the turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition.
9. Section 322 — Restricted entry
The chief 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.
10. Section 323 — Trespassing on posted property
A General. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a hazardous
fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of
natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public,
such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure.
Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided.
B. Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to
applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area.
C. Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited.
Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posted
areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and federal public officers and their
authorized agents acting in the course of duty.
11. Section 324— Explosives and blasting
Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used,
discharged, transported or disposed of within hazardous fire areas except by permit from
the fire code official.
12. Section 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.
Permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions which will reasonably safeguard public
safety and property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon
hazardous fire areas under the following conditions:
1. When high winds are blowing,
2. When a person age 17 or over is not present at all times to watch and tend such fire, or
3. When public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited.
Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not be used for
the disposal of rubbish, trash or combustible waste material.
13. SECTION 503.2.1, Dimensions, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence
at the end of the first paragraph:
Section 503.2.1 Dimensions. (Remainder unchanged) Street widths are to be
measured from top face of curb to top face of curb, on streets with curb and gutter,
and from flowline to flowline, on streets with rolled curbs.
In area defined as
• State Responsibility Area: Fire Hazard Serverity Zones
• Local Responsibility Area: Wildland -Urban Interface Fire Area as adopted
by the local agencies
The minimum street width is 28 feet. When the road serves no more than 3 dwelling
units and the road does not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width may be 24 feet.
14. SECTION 503.4, Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads, is hereby amended by
adding the following sentence at the end of the first paragraph:
Section 503.4 Obstruction of fire of fire apparatus access roads. (Remainder
unchanged) Speed Bumps and speed humps, shall be approved prior to installation.
15. SECTION 503.6, Security gates, shall be amended by adding the following language
at the end of the first paragraph:
Section 503.6 Security gate. (Remainder unchanged) Vehicle access gates or
barriers shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for
Emergency access. All electrically operated vehicle access gates shall be equipped
with an automatic opening device in addition to a key opening switch.
16. SECTION 508.5.1, Where required, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 508.5.1, 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 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
Exceptions:
1. For Group R -3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be
600 feet (183 m)when fire sprinklers are installed throughout the structure in
accordance with NFPA 13D, 2002 Edition.
17. SECTION 604.2.16.1.1 CFC (Section 403.10.2 CBC), Standby power Toads, is here
amended as follows:
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
International Building Code.
18. SECTION 604.2.16.2.1 CFC (Section 403.1.1 CBC), Emergency power loads, is herd'
amended by adding item 6 as follows:
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.
19. SECTION 606.8, Refrigerant Detector, is hereby amended as follows:
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Section 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. In addition, emergency shutoff shall also be
automatically activated when the concentration of refrigerant vapor exceeds 25 percent of
LFL.
20. SECTION 606.10.1.2, Manual Operation, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 606.1.2 Manual operation. When required by the fire code official,
automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual
valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the
machinery room, in a secure metal box and marked as Emergency Controls.
21. SECTION 608.1, Scope, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 608.1, Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte
capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium
(Ni -Cd) and valve - regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for
lithium -ion, used for facility standby power, emergency power Of, uninterrupted
power supplies, or indoor storage of electric carts /cars shall comply with this
section and Table 608.1.
22. SECTION 903.2, Where required, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new
buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section as
follows:
1. New buildings: In addition to the requirements of section 903.2.1 through
903.2.13, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures
shall be provided when the gross area of the building exceeds 5,000 ft2 or more
than two -story high. Exception: Group R Detached one- two - family dwellings
and townhouses as required by section 903.2.7
Exception:
1. The elimination of sprinkler protection in the following areas are subject
to approval by Fire Code Official. Spaces or areas in
telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications
equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment,
batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are
equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are
separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting
of not less than 1 -hour fire - resistance -rated walls and 2 -hour fire -
resistance -rated floor/ ceiling assemblies.
2. Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any two -year period
exceeds 75% of area of the existing structure and the alteration includes
structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.
3. Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building
when:
1. Existing building less than 5,000 ft2: where 20% or more is added and
the gross floor areas exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. Existing building equal or greater than 5,000 ft2: where more than 1,000
ft2 is added.
23. SECTION 903.2.7, Group R, is hereby amended as follows:
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Section 903.2.7. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any existing building
when the floor area of the Alteration within any two year period exceeds 50% of
area of the existing structure and the building area exceeds 3,600 ft2. When the
cost of installing an approved automatic sprinkler system exceeds 5% of the cost
of the Alteration, with the approval of the fire code official, the required automatic
sprinkler system may be omitted.
Exceptions:
1. Detached buildings containing two or less dwelling units with less than 3,600
ft2 (279 m2) (including attached U- occupancy garages Group R -3.1
occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing nonambulatory
clients above the second floor and less than 3,600 square feet.
2. Group R -3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing
nonambulatory clients above the second floor and less than 3,600 square
feet.
3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113 occupancies housing
ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally retarded,
and building or portions thereof housing such children are not more than two
stories in height, and thereof housing such children have an automatic fire
alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors.
4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6 occupancies licensed for
protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a
child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).
24. SECTION 903.3.1.1.1, Exempt locations, is hereby amended by deletion of
exception 4.
25. SECTION 903.4, Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms, is hereby amended by
modifying item 1, deleting item 5, and renumbering the Exceptions as follows:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two - family dwellings
protected by NFPA 13D sprinkler system with less than 100 sprinklers.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer 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.
26. SECTION 905.4, Location of Class I standpipe hose connections, is hereby
amended by adding items 7 and 8 as follows:
7. The centerline of the 2.5" outlet shall be no less than 18" above and no more
than 24" above the finished floor .
8. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet
(91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5" outlets so that
all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45,720) of hose from
an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the
exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The
door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less
than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height.
27. SECTION 907.2.12, High -rise buildings, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 907.2.12 High -rise buildings. High -rise buildings with a floor used for
human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16764 mm) above the lowest level
of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm
system and an emergency voice /alarm communication system in accordance
with Section 907.2.12.2.
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Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22 and
Section 412 of the International Building Code.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the
International Building Code.
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A -5 in accordance with Section
303.1 of the International Building Code.
4. Low - hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1 of
the International Building Code.
5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H -1, H -2 or H -3 in accordance with
Section 415 of the International Building Code.
28. SECTION 907.2.12.1, Automatic fire detection, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 907.2.12.1 Smoke detectors shall be provided in accordance with this
section. Smoke detectors shall be connected to an automatic fire alarm system.
The activation of any detector required by this section shall operate the
emergency voice /alarm communication system. Duct smoke detectors shall
operate as specified in Section 907.12. Smoke detectors shall be located as
follows:
1. In each mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone
equipment or similar room which is not provided with sprinkler protection,
elevator machine rooms, and in elevator lobbies.
2. In the main return air and exhaust air plenum of each air - conditioning
system having a capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm)
(0.94 m3 /s). Such detectors shall be located in a serviceable area
downstream of the last duct inlet.
3. At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories
from a return air duct or plenum of an air - conditioning system. In Group
R -1 and R -2 occupancies, a listed smoke detector is allowed to be used
in each return -air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm (2.4 m3 /s) and
serving not more than 10 air -inlet openings.
29. SECTION 907.2.12.2, Emergency voice /alarm communication system, is hereby
amended as follows.
Section 907.2.12.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication system. The
operation of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler water -flow device or manual
fire alarm box shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice
instructions giving approved information and directions for a general or staged
evacuation on a minimum of the alarming floor, the floor above and the floor
below. Duct smoke detectors shall operate as specified in Section 907.12.
Speakers shall be provided throughout the building by paging zones. As a
minimum, paging zones shall be provided as follows:
1. Elevator groups.
2. Exit stairways.
3. Each floor.
4. Areas of refuge as defined in Section 1002.1.
5. Dwelling Units in apartment houses.
6. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
Exception: In Group 1 -1 and 1 -2 occupancies, the alarm shall sound in a
constantly attended area and a general occupant notification shall be broadcast
over the overhead page.
30. SECTION 907.9.3 High -rise buildings, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 907.9.3 High -rise building. In buildings with a floor used for human
occupancy that is located more than 55 feet (16764 mm) above the lowest level
of fire department vehicle access, a separate zone by floor shall be provided for
all of the following types of alarm- initiating devices where provided:
1. Smoke detectors.
2. Sprinkler water -flow devices.
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3. Manual fire alarm boxes.
4. Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or suppression
systems.
31. SECTION 907.12 Duct smoke detectors, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 907.12 Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire
alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct
smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a
constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a
substitute for required open area detection.
Exception:
In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system,
actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible
signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall
activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be
identified as air duct detector trouble.
32. SECTION 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 910.3.2.2 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.
33. SECTION 1102.1 is hereby amended by adding the following definitions:
APPROACH - DEPARTURE PATH. The flight path of the helicopter as it
approaches or departs from the landing pad.
EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF). A landing area
on the roof of a high rise building that is not intended to function as a
heliport or helistop but is capable of accommodating fire or medical
helicopters engaged in emergency operations. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) approval is not required for an EHLF.
SAFETY AREA. A defined area surrounding the landing pad which is free of
obstructions.
TAKEOFF AND LANDING AREA. The combination of the landing pad
centered within the surrounding safety area.
34. SECTION 1108, EHLF, is hereby amended by adding the following subsections:
SECTION 1108.1, General. EHLF shall meet or exceed the following
minimum requirements and the California Building Code.
Section 1108.1 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.
Section 1108.2 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.
Section 1108.3 Approach - Departure Path. The emergency helicopter landing
facility shall have two approach - departure paths separated in plan from each other
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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.
Section 1108.4 Safety Area. The safety area is a horizontal plane level with the
landing pad surface and shall extend 25 ft in all directions from the edge of the
landing pad. No objects shall penetrate above the plane of the safety area.
Section 1108.5 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.
Section 1108.6 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.
Section 1108.7 Wind Indicating Device. An approved wind indicating device shall
be provided but shall not extend into the safety area or the approach - departure
paths.
Section 1108.8 Special Markings. The emergency helicopter landing facility shall
be marked as indicated in Figure 1108.8.1
Section 1108.9 Means of Egress. The means of egress from the landing pad shall
comply with the provisions of Chapter 10 of the California Building Code. Landing
areas located on buildings or structures shall have two or more means of egress.
For landing areas less that 60 feet in length, or less than 2,000 square feet in area,
the second means of egress may be a fire escape or ladder leading to the floor
below.
Section 1108.10 Standpipe systems. The standpipe system shall be extended to
the roof level on which the EHLF is located. All portions of the EHLF area shall be
within 150 feet of a 2.5 -inch outlet on a Class I or III standpipe.
Section 1108.11 Fire extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fie extinguisher
having a minimum 80 -B:C rating shall be provided and located near the stairways or
ramp to the landing pad. The fire extinguisher cabinets shall not penetrate the
approach - departure paths, or the safety area. Installation, inspection, and
maintenance of extinguishers shall be in accordance with the CFC, Section 906.
Section 1108.13 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters
shall not be permitted.
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Figure 1108.8.1 Helicopter Landing Pad Markings
20' Inside Diameter Numbers:
2' Line Widtl 10' High
Red in Color 2' Line
Width
Red in Color
Address Numbers:
5' High, 1' Line Width
Black in Color
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Pad Boundary
1' in Width
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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).
35. SECTION 1701.1, Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging, is hereby deleted
and replaced with the following:
Section 1701.1 Scope. Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging operations
shall be in accordance with Divisions 6 and 7 of the Food and Agriculture Code of
the State of California.
36. SECTION 1701.2, Permits, is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Section 1701.2 Notification of Fumigation. The chief shall be notified in writing at
least 24 hours before any building, structure or ship is to be closed in connection
with the use of toxic or flammable fumigants.
37. SECTION 1901.2, Permit, is hereby amended by adding the following
statement to the last sentence:
Section 1901.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix
Chapter 1, Section 105.6. For Section 1908 see Miscellaneous Combustible
Storage Permit.
38. SECTION 1908.1, General, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1908.1 General. The storage and processing of more than 400 cubic
feet of wood chips, hogged materials, fines, compost and raw product
produced from yard waste, debris and recycling facilities shall comply with
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this section.
Remainder unchanged.
39. SECTION 1908.2, Storage site, is hereby amended as follows:
Section1908.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground
or other all- weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval
from fire code official obtained before transferring products to the site.
40. SECTION 1908.3, Size of piles, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1908.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet
in width and 100 in length.
41. SECTION 1908.7, Pile fire protection, is hereby amended by adding the
following statement to the last sentence:
... Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to
maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning /smoldering
areas.
42. SECTION 1908.9, Material handling equipment, is hereby amended by adding
the following sentence at the beginning of the section:
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. ... (remainder unchanged)
43. SECTION 2308.3, Flue spaces, is hereby amended by adding the following
statement to the last sentence:
Section 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 1/4" thick and in the
mounted position shall extend a minimum of 4 inches above the shelve or
cross member, or other method approved by fire code official.
44. SECTION 2701.5.2, Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement, is hereby amended
by modifying the starting paragraph as follows:
Section 2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. When required
by the code official, an Orange County Fire Authority Chemical Classification
Packet shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and /or the
storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises.
Table 2703.1.1(1), Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area, is hereby
amended by deleting Footnote K.
45. SECTION 2703.1.1, Maximum allowable quantity per control area, is hereby
amended by adding a new subsection as follows:
Section 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 (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential
zoned or any residentially developed property.
46. SECTION 2703.5, Hazard identification signs, is hereby amended by modifying
the NFPA standard as follows:
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Section 2703.5 Hazard identification signs. Unless otherwise exempted by the
fire code official, visible hazard identification signs as specified in the Orange
County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines for the... (remainder unchanged)
47. SECTION 3203.4.1, Identification signs, is hereby amended by modifying the
NFPA standard as follows:
Section 3203.4.1 identification signs. Visible hazard identification signs in
accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Signage Guidelines shall
be provided at entrances to buildings or areas in which cryogenic fluids are
stored, handled or used.
48. SECTION 3204.2.3.2, Label or placard, is hereby amended by modifying the
NFPA standard as follows:
Section 3404.2.3.2 Label or placard. Tanks more than 100 gallons in capacity,
which are permanently installed or mounted and used for the storage of Class
I, II or IIIA liquids, shall bear a label and placard identifying the material
therein. Placards shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire
Authority Signage Guidelines.
Section 3309 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.
Section 3310 Seizure of Fireworks. The fire code official shall have the
authority to seize, take, remove and fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale,
used or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any
seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all
applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.
Section 3311 Displays. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance with the
Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, with
the regulations of the State Fire Marshal, and with the conditions of the permit
as approved by the fire code official.
Section 3312 Retail Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and
handling of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and
fireworks 1.3G is prohibited.
Exception — Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically
fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic
operator.
49. SECTION 3406.5.1.7, Static protection, is hereby amended to add the following
paragraph at the end of the section:
Section 3406.5.1.7 Static Protection. Drag chains or similar devices on tank
vehicles shall not be used to meet the requirements of this section for static
protection.
50. SECTION 3704.2.2.7, is hereby amended by deleting exception 1 without
substitution and renumbering 2 to 1.
1. Toxic gases — storage /use. Treatment systems are not required for toxic gases
supplied by cylinders or portable tanks not exceeding 1,700 pounds water
capacity when the following are provided:
1.1 A gas detection system with a sensing interval not exceeding 5 minutes.
1.2 For storage, valve outlets are equipped with gas -tight outlet plugs or caps.
1.3 For use, an approved automatic - closing fail -safe valve... (remainder
unchanged)
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Appendix B is adopted with the following modifications:
51. SECTION B105.2, Buildings other than one- and two- family dwellings, is
hereby amended a follows:
A reduction in fire -flow of up to 50 percent, as approved by the Fire Authority,
is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The
resulting fire -flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.5
Vmin) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1
Appendix C is adopted with the following modifications:
52. Table C105.1, column 4 header is modified as follows:
Maximum distance from any point on the street or fire department access to a
hydrant a.f,g
Table C105.1, footnote f is added as follows:
Fire hydrants shall be a minimum of 40 feet (12 192 mm) from building with
exception of detached one and two - family dwellings.
Table C105.1, footnote g is added as follows:
In residential single family subdivisions, maximum hydrant spacing is 300feet.
This spacing may be increased to 600 feet (182 880mm) if all the homes and
attached garages are protected with automatic fire sprinklers systems with a
minimum fireflow of 2,000 gpm.
SECTION III. The following is hereby amended as Section 5 -3.030 to the Municipal
Code of the City of Cypress, to read as follows:
Section 5 -3.030 Section 4501 — Amendments to National Fire Protection Association
(NFDA) Standards, by clarifying that the standards and amendments apply to all
systems in all occupancies, and the following:
53. NFPA 13, 2002 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended
as follows:
a. Section 6.8.5 is hereby revised as follows:
6.8.5 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 1" inlets
shall be provided. FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when
approved by the chief.
b. 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 light
hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
c. Section 8.6.5.2.1.4 is hereby deleted without replacement:
d. Section 8.15.1.1.2.4 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
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8.15.1.1.2.4 Control valves shall be installed and positioned so that they are operable
not more than 7 feet above the finished floor.
e. Section 8.15.1.3.3 is hereby added as follows:
8.15.1.3.3 Post indicator valve(s) shall be located as specified in NFPA 24.
f. Section 8.15.1.5 is hereby revised as follows:
8.15.1.5.1 Large private fire service main systems shall have sectional indicating
controlling valves at appropriate points when the system serves more than four
appurtenances in order to permit sectionalizing the system in the event of a break or
for making of repairs or extensions. A hydrant or a single fire line service to a
building counts as one appurtenance.
g. Section 8.16.2.4.6 is hereby revised as follows:
8.16.2.4.6 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of buildings and
shall be located and arranged so that they are immediately adjacent to the approved
fire department access road and that hose lines can be readily and conveniently
attached to the inlets without interference from nearby objects including buildings,
fence, posts, or other fire department connections.
h. Section 9.1.3.9 is hereby revised as follows:
9.1.3.9.1 Powder - driven studs prohibited., welding studs, and the tools used for
installing welding studs these devices shall be listed.
Section 9.1.3.9.2 is hereby deleted without replacement:
Section 9.1.3.9.3 is hereby deleted without replacement.
Section 9.1.3.9.4 is hereby deleted without replacement.
i. Section 9.3.5.8.11 is hereby revised as follows:
9.3.5.8.11* Other material not specifically included in Table 9.3.5.8.9 (a), Table
9.3.5.8.9 (b), and Table 9.3.5.8.9 (c) shall be permitted to be used if certified by a
registered professional engineer to support the loads determined in accordance with
the above criteria. Calculations shall be submitted where required by the authority
having jurisdiction.
j. FIGURE 9.3.9.5.1 is hereby amended by deleting the portion relating to lag screws
and lag bolts in wood
k. Section 9.3.7.8 is hereby revised as follows:
9.3.7.8 Powder - driven fasteners shall not be used to attach braces to the building
structure.
1. Section 11.1.3 is hereby added as follows:
11.1.3 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use
other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler
density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no
reduction /s in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be
designed to Figure 12.3.2.1.2 (d) curve "G ".
Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the
time the permit is issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with
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greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system
to the required density for the new occupancy.
m. 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 chief:
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.
n. SECTION 14.1.3 (43) is hereby revised as follows:
Section 14.1.3 (43). Size and location of hydrants, showing the size and number of
outlets and if outlets are to be equipped with independent gate valves. Whether hose
houses and equipment are to be provided, and by whom, shall be indicated. Static
and residual hydrants that were used in the flow tests shall be shown. Flow test shall
be completed within six months of the plan submittal to the authority having
jurisdiction.
54. NFPA 13D, 2002 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One -and Two -
Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 4.2.5 is hereby added as follows:
4.2.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers
b. Section 4.2.5.1 is hereby added as follows:
4.2.5.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on the
premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can
be promptly replaced.
c. Section 4.2.5.2 is hereby added as follows:
4.2.5.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the
sprinklers in the property.
d. Section 4.2.5.3 is hereby added as follows:
4.2.5.3 The sprinkler shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to
which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 °F (38 °C).
e. Section 4.2.5.4 is hereby added as follows:
4.2.5.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be
used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be
provided for each type of sprinkler installed.
f. Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
7.1.2 The separate system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless
supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
SECTION 7.3 -- Pressure Gauges is hereby deleted and substituted with the
following:
g. Section 7.3.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.3.1 At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly.
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h. Section 7.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.6 Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service and audible
from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible devices shall be
placed on the front or side of the structure and the location subject to final approval
by the Chief.
Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide audibility throughout the
structure. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be
a minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound level but not less than 70
DBA.
Audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over -
current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
Exception #1: When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior
audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.
Exception #2: When smoke detectors specified under CBC Section 310.9 are used to
sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation.
i. Section 8.2.4 is hereby revised as follows:
8.2.4 Sprinklers shall be positioned so that the response time and discharge are not
unduly affected by obstructions such as ceiling slopes, beams, or light fixtures. In
rooms or areas with slopes, multiple beams or construction features creating
conditions where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler head placement exceeds
parameters specified in the products listing, the plans shall be reviewed and
approved by the fire official.
j. Section 8.6.4 is hereby revised as follows:
8.6.4 Sprinklers shall not be required in, open attached porches, carports and similar
open structures.
k. Section 8.6.4.1 is hereby added as follows:
Section 8.6.4.1 Attached garages shall be protected with listed quick response fire
sprinklers, spaced to protect a maximum area of 130 square feet (12.1 m2). The
diameter of the main or cross -main piping serving the lines in the garage shall be
equal to the largest diameter piping on any main or cross main within the system.
I. 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
55. NFPA 13R, 2002 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential
Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is hereby amended as
follows:
a. Section 6.6.8.1 is hereby revised as follows:
6.6.8.1 A local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall
be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system where
provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of stories, dwelling
units or occupant Toad specified in Section 100907.2.8of the 2007 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 minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 70 DBA
with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas
within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow
monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit
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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.
b. Section 6.7.1.5.3 is hereby revised as follows:
6.7.1.5.3 Sprinklers shall be positioned so that the response time and discharge are
not unduly affected by obstructions such as ceiling slope, beams, or light fixtures. In
rooms or areas with slopes, multiple beams or construction features creating
conditions where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler head placement exceeds
parameters specified in the products listing, the plans shall be reviewed and
approved by the fire official.
c. Section 6.8.5 is hereby revised as follows:
Section 6.8.5 Sprinklers shall not be required in, penthouse equipment rooms,
elevator machine rooms, concealed spaces dedicated exclusively to containing only
dwelling unit ventilation equipment, crawl spaces, floor /ceiling spaces, elevator
shafts, and other concealed spaces that are not used or intended for living purposes
or storage and do not contain fuel fired equipment.
d. Section 6.8.5.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.8.5.1 Sprinklers shall not be required in attics that are not located over dwelling
units. When attics are separated by unit, each unit's attic space may be protected
per NFPA 13D Section 8.6.4.2. All other attics shall be protected per NFPA 13.
56. NFPA 14, 2003 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is
hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 6.3.5.4.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
6.3.5.4.1 The fire department connection shall have a minimum of two 2 1/2 ", internal
threaded (NHS) inlets. Additional inlets shall be provided on a 250 GPM per inlet
ratio to meet the system demand. The inlets shall be provided with approved caps to
protect the system from entry of debris. The location of the FDC shall be approved
and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. If acceptable to the water
authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet
connections shall be painted OSHA safety red.
b. Section 7.3.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.3.1 Hose Connection Height Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be
unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches or more than 24 inches
above the finished floor. Class 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 AMENDED
57. NFPA 24, 2002 Edition, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 4.2.1 is hereby revised as follows:
4.2.1. Installation work shall be performed by fully experienced and responsible
contractor. The contractor shall licensed in the state to do to install fire service mains.
b. Section 4.2.2 is hereby revised as follows:
4.2.2 Installation or remodeling of private fire service mains shall not begin until plans
are approved and appropriate permits secured from the authority having jurisdiction.
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c. Section 5.5 is hereby revised as follows:
5.5 Connections larger than 2 inches to public water systems shall be controlled by
post indicator valves of an approved type and installed in accordance with the
requirements of Section 6.3. Where the water authority has regulations regarding the
connection of private fire service mains, they shall apply. Where the water authority
requires back -flow protection the following methods or assemblies are acceptable:
1. An above ground assembly approved by the water authority, painted OSHA
safety red, and with the valves locked in the open position. Valves controlling
more than 100 sprinkler heads shall be monitored to an approved location.
2. A below ground assembly approved by the water authority and located in an
approved vault. The last valve on the assembly shall be controlled by an
approved post indicator device (see Figure A -2.6 b). The post indicator device
shall be painted OSHA safety red, be locked in the open position and if
controlling more than 100 sprinkler heads monitored to an approved location.
d. Section 5.9.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
5.9.1.2 Fire department connections shall be properly supported and protected from
mechanical injury.
e. 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 1/2" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150
feet from a public fire hydrant. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be
approved by the chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the
backflow assembly. The supply pipe shall be painted OSHA safety red.
f. Section 5.9.1.3.1 is herby added as follows:
5.9.1.3.1 When the sprinkler density design is 500 gpm (including the interior hose
stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 1/2" inlets shall be
provided.
g. 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.
h. Section 5.9.5.1 is hereby revised as follows:
5.9.5.1 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of building and so they
are located immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road.
i. Section 6.3.3.2 is hereby revised as follows:
6.3.3.2 Where post indicator valves cannot be located in accordance with 6.3.3.1,
they shall be permitted to be located closer where approved by the authority having
jurisdiction, or:
1.) Wall post indicating valves: shall be located on exterior walls without building
openings within 15 feet of the valve.
2.) Valve room: When it is placed in valve rooms separated from the building by a
one -hour fire- barrier accessible only from the exterior.
3.) Exterior risers: They may be set in locations adjacent to exterior walls without
openings within 15 feet of the valve.
j. Section 6.5.1 hereby revised as follows:
6.5.1 Large, private, fire service main systems shall have indicating sectional
controlling valves after four appurtenances to permit sectionalizing the system in the
event of a break or for making of repairs or extensions. A hydrant or a single fire line
service to a building counts as one appurtenance.
k. 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 -mill polyethylene
tube. The ends of the tube shall be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for
underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.
I. 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.
m. Section 10.3.6.3 is hereby added as follows:
10.3.6.3 All bolts used in pipe -joint assembly shall be stainless steel.
n. Section 10.6.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
10.6.1.1 Pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 18 inches, measured from
the interior of the exterior wall. The pipe under the building or building foundation hall
be stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or comply with 10.6.2.
o. Section 10.8.2.5 is hereby added as follows:
10.8.2.5 The trench shall be excavated for thrust blocks and inspected prior to pour.
Care shall be taken when forming and pouring thrust blocks that fittings and joints are
not buried in concrete.
p. Section 10.9.1 is hereby revised as follows:
10.9.1 Backfill shall be tamped in layers and wetted or puddled under and around
pipe to prevent settlement or lateral movement. Backfill shall consist of clean fill sand
or pea gravel to a minimum 6" below and to a minimum of 12" above the pipe.
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 READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cypress
held on the 13th date of November, 2007, and finally adopted and ordered posted at
a regular meeting held on the 26th day of November, 2007.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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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 the said City Council held on the 26th day of November, 2007, by the
following role call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills, Narain, Seymore and Luebben
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey
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Definitions
Spark arrestors for all chimneys
Gas mitigation for development near land with emitting gases
This Chapter is deleted without replacements
Fire department access road width
The gradient for the fire department access road
Speed bumps and speed humps
Vehicle access gates and barrier requirements
Group R -3 occupancies to be within 600 feet of an access road when sprinklered
Removal of smokeproof enclosure from standby power load
Adding the smokeproof enclosure to the emergency ;load
Automatic Detector system and refrigeration system emergency shutoff
Location of manual valves for refrigeration System
Include Indoor Storage of Electric carts /cars when being charged with stationary battery system
Sprinkler protection in all buildings (except Group R Detached one- and two family dwellings and townhouses)
in excess of 5000 square feet in gross area.
Sprinkler protection in Group R Detached one- and two family dwellings and townhouses in excess of 5,500
square feet in gross area.
Sprinkler protection in noncombustible spaces
Modifying an exception for the sprinkler protection
Location and the Standpipe system
Modifying High -rise height from 75 feet to 55 feet
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Modifying High -rise height from 77 feet to 55 feet
Duct smoke detector and supervisory alarm signal
Smoke and heat vent heat- resistive device rating requirement (100 degrees F above the sprinkler temperature
rating)
New definition and requirements for Emergency Helicopter Landing Facilities
Modification of Scope of Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging.
Notification of Fumigation
Permit requirements for the Lumber Yards and Woodworking facilities
Volume threshold for the Storage and Processing of Wood Chips
Approval by the Fire Code Official for the Storage and Processing of Wood Chips
Height and Dimension limitations for the Storage and Processing of Wood Chips
Fire protection requirement for the Storage and Processing of Wood Chips
Material handling requirement for the Storage and Processing of Wood Chips
Flue space clarification for High -Piled storages
Chemical Classification packet requirements approval prior to architectural and system plans
Deletion of Footnote K of Table 2703.1.1(1) that exempts up to 200 Lbs of solid and 20 gal. of liquid Class 3
oxidizers
Addition of a new section to prohibit storage of Extremely Hazardous materials in residential zones
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Requiring fireworks to be fired electronically
Seizure of fireworks and Fire Code Official Authority to handle the violation in accordance with Title 19 CCR
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Fireworks display requirements
Retail fireworks requirements
Static protection clarification for Combustible and Flammable Liquid storage of tank vehicles and tank cars
Deletion of Exception 1, modifications of Exception 2, for Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials
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FINDINGS
Climatic Conditions
A. The jurisdiction of Cypress is located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type
climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with
little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach
speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic
conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building
materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire
danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration).
In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also
prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated
by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, and the
requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly impact
the response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally, there is a
significant increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the ground.
Use of aerial type fire fighting apparatus above this height would place
rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.
B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief
flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County fire
Authority's ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also
disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County.
C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity
supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to
grow, the already -taxed water supply does not. California is projected to
increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a
century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due
to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall
future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need
for additional and on -site fire protection features. It would also leave tall
buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water
and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors in a
fire.
D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of
even small fires originating in high- density housing or vegetation. These
fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire
protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire
protection features will supplement normal fire department response by
providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by
containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire
sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as
much as 50 to 75 percent.
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II. Topographical conditions
A. Natural; slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the
foothills of Orange County. The elevation change cause by the hills creates
the geological foundation on which communities with Orange County is
built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands
already built upon, future growth will occur steeper slopes and greater
constraints in terrain.
B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive
topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County.
C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places
fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it
necessary to provide automatic on -site fire - extinguishing systems and other
protection measures to protect occupants and property.
III. Geological Conditions
The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings
constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be
capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size that the 1994
Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast
and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport- Inglewood Fault, located
within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake
(6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area from Laguna
Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred
in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for
reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the state of California, Department of
Conservation.
A. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any
rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles
similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the
probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased
protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings. The October 17, 1989,
Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San
Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500
responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina
fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district
burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both
additional fire protection and automatic on -site fire protection for building
occupants. State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report
(Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport- Inglewood Fault
Zone, page 59), "unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake
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standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally
unsafe."
B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make
amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major
roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow
response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanies
with occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and
at times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas
in Orange County that naturally have extended emergency response times
that exceed the 5 minute goal.
C. Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that reduce the
expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes in contact with
soils are utilized.
D. Portions so of the County contain active or former oil production fields.
These areas contain a variety of naturally occurring gasses, liquids and
vapors. These compounds present toxicity or flammability hazards to
building occupants. Evaluation of these hazards and the risks they pose to
development is necessary implement appropriate mitigation.
Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and
narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic
zone described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate
extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow
(water) requirements for a given structures. Additional fire protection is also justified to
match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange
County Fire Authority.