Ordinance No. 946ORDINANCE NO. 946
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTIONS 5 -3 AND 5 -4 TO CHAPTER 5 OF THE CYPRESS CITY
CODE, THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES WITH
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: THE 1994 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND THE
1994 UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS AND REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 942.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: Section 5 -3 of Chapter 5 of the Cypress City Code is hereby amended as
follows:
ARTICLE II. FIRE CODE
Section 5 -3 Uniform Fire Code — Adopted; where filed.
The following hereby are adopted by reference, as amended by Section 5-4 of this Chapter,
as the Fire Codes of the City of Cypress, one (1) copy of each which is on file in the office
of the City Clerk:
a. Uniform Fire Code, 1994 edition, with Appendices I -B through V -A, VI -A, VI -E,
and VI -G thereof, excluding Appendices II -H and IV -A.
b. Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1994 edition with Appendix A -II -F.
SECTION II: Section 5-4 of Chapter 5 of the Cypress City Code is hereby amended and
added to as follows:
Section 5-4 Uniform Fire Codes — Amendments, additions and deletions.
a. The following amendments are to the Uniform Fire Code, 1994 edition adopted by
this Chapter:
ENFORCEMENT — INSPECTIONS
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1. The Uniform Fire Code shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority
which shall be operated under the supervision of the Director of Fire Services of
the Orange County Fire Authority.
2. The Director of Fire Services of the Fire Authority may detail such members of the
fire authority as inspectors as shall be necessary from time to time.
AMENDMENTS
The 1994 Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards adopted by this Ordinance
are hereby amended as follows:
(2) ARTICLE 1— ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended as follows:
Section 103.2.1.1 General is hereby amended by adding a final paragraph as follows:
Section 103.2.1.1 General. The building official and fire official shall work in
cooperation to enforce the amendments to the following sections:
Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification
Section 1003 Required Installations of Automatic
Fire - extinguishing Systems
Section 1004 Standpipes, Where Required
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Section 1008 High -rise Buildings
Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys
Section 103.3.2 New construction and alterations is hereby amended by adding new
Sections 103.3.2.3 and 103.3.2.4 as follows:
Section 103.3.2.3 Reconstruction. Any existing building undergoing construction,
within any 2 year period, in which the reconstruction value exceeds $50,000 and the
area of reconstruction is 75 percent or more, prior to the submittal of a building
permit application, shall comply with the code provisions for new construction.
Section 103.3.2.4 Fire Protection Information on Plans and Specifications in
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. A vicinity plan, scale no smaller than 1
inch (25 mm) equals 100 feet (30 480 mm) shall be submitted to and approved by
the chief prior to the issuance of a grading permit or, if no grading permit is to be
issued, prior to the issuance of a building permit for new construction. The plan
shall show the following:
1. All existing and proposed private and public streets on the proposed
development property and within 300 feet (91 440 mm) of the property line
of the proposed development, and so identified, with street width
dimensions as per Section 902.2.2.7 of this code.
2. The location and identification of all existing and proposed fire hydrants
within 300 feet (91 440 mm) of the property line of the proposed
development.
3. The location, occupancy classification, and use of structures and buildings on
properties abutting the proposed development.
Preliminary fuel modification plans for all improvements in areas containing
combustible vegetation shall be submitted to the chief concurrent with the
submittal for approval of any tentative map.
Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the chief prior
to the issuance of a grading permit. The plans shall meet the criteria set forth in
the Orange County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines For High
Fire Hazard Areas.
EXCEPTION: The chief, with concurrence of the building official, may waive the
vicinity plan submittal requirements of this section.
Section 103.4.4 Citations is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
Section 103.4.4 Penalty for violation
Section 103.4.4.1 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 103.4.4.2, persons
operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this
code who shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under
their control shall be guilty of an infraction.
Section 103.4.4.2 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:
103.4.3 Compliance with Orders, Notices and Tags
104.1.2 Interference
1001.6 Tampering with Fire - protection Equipment, Site Barriers,
Security Devices, Signs and Seals
1109.5 Burning Objects
1302.3 False Alarms
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2501.16 & 3215 Maximum Occupant Load
7701.7 Prohibited and Limited Acts
Section 103.4.4.3 Separate Offense. Each violation will be deemed a separate
offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of
any of the provisions of this chapter or of the code adopted hereby is
committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or
corporation and shall be deemed punishable therefor as provided in this code.
Section 105.8 Permit Required is hereby amended by adding the following
ending sentence to the first paragraph and by adding new and deleting permit
categories as follows:
Section 105.8 Permit Required. Permit fees to the City shall be in an amount
established by resolution of the City Council.
b_l. A new Subsection b.1 Battery systems is added as follows:
b.l. Battery systems. To install or operate stationary lead -acid battery
systems having a liquid capacity of more than 100 gallons (378.5 L). See
Article 64 of this code.
b.2. Renumber existing b.1 Bowling pin or alley refinishing to b.2.
f.1. Subsection f.l. Fire hydrants and water - control valves is deleted
without substitution.
f.5. Subsection f.5. Fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging is hereby
deleted without substitution.
g.l. A new Subsection g.l. General use permit is added as follows:
g.l. General use permit. To conduct an activity or operation that is not
specifically addressed by other permits, but which is likely to produce
conditions hazardous to life or property.
o.l. Subsection o.1 Open burning is amended by adding the following
sentence:
Open burning permits shall include:
1. Bonfires /rubbish fires, including construction sites.
2. Recreational fires /burning in a public place.
o.4. New Subsection o.4 Open flame devices in marinas is added as follows:
o.4 Open flame devices in marinas. To use any open flame devices
for repair or maintenance in marinas, or for lighting or
decoration on the exterior of any boat, slip or wharf.
o.5. New Subsection o.5 Oil and natural gas wells is added as follows:
o.5 Oil and natural gas wells. To drill, own, operate, or maintain
an oil or natural gas well.
r.l. New Subsection r.1 Rifle range is added as follows:
r.1 Rifle range. To establish, maintain, or operate a rifle range.
ARTICLE 2— DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS is hereby amended by
adding the following new definitions:
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SECTION 203 —B
BATTERY, LEAD -ACID is a group of electro- chemical cells interconnected to
supply a nominal voltage of DC power to suitably connected electrical load.
The number of cells connected in series determines the nominal voltage rating
of the battery. The size of the cells determines the discharge capacity of the
entire battery.
BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY LEAD -ACID is a system which
consists of three interconnected subsystems:
1. A lead -acid battery,
2. A battery charger, and
3. A collection of rectifiers, inverters, converters and associated
electrical equipment as required for a particular application.
SECTION 205 —D
DIRECTOR OF FIRE SERVICES is the chief.
SECTION 207 —F
FLOWLINE is the lowest continuous elevation on a rolled street curb defined
by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the
rolled curb.
SECTION 216 -0
OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA is an area which contains hazardous materials
not exceeding the limits of Tables 8001.13 -C or 8001.13 -D.
SECTION 219 —R
RIFLE RANGE is any indoor or outdoor firing, shooting or target range
established, maintained or operated for the discharge of a rifle, pistol,
revolver, shotgun or firearm.
SECTION 223 —V
VEHICLE FUELING APPLIANCE is a listed natural gas compressor package,
not containing storage, designed for the unattended dispensing of natural gas
into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles.
VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE is any geographic area
designated per Government Code Section 51178 which contains the type and
condition of vegetation, topography, weather and structure density which
potentially increases the possibility of wildland conflagration fires.
(4) ARTICLE 9 —FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS AND WATER SUPPLY is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 901.4.2 Fire Apparatus Access Roads is hereby deleted and the
following substituted:
Section 901.4.2 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. All fire department access roads
less than 36 feet (10 972 mm) in width shall be posted as a fire lane in
accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Fire Lane Guidelines.
Parking on one side is permitted on 28 -foot (8534 mm) wide streets. Parking
on two sides is permitted on 36 -foot (10 972 mm) wide streets. No parking is
permitted on streets narrower than 28 feet (8534 mm) in width.
Street widths are to be measured from top face of the curb to top face of the
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curb on streets with curb and gutter, and from flowline to flowline on streets
with rolled curbs.
Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall
be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position that is plainly
visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers
shall be of non - combustible materials and shall contrast with their background.
All multi -unit residential and commercial buildings shall have numbers or
addresses placed above or immediately adjacent to all doors that would allow
fire department access in an emergency situation. In no case shall the numbers
be less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height for residential and 6 inches (152 mm)
in height for commercial with a 1 inch (25 mm) stroke.
Multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not visible
from the street or road shall, in addition, have approved numbers grouped for
all units within each structure and positioned to be plainly visible from the
street or road. Said numbers may be grouped on the wall of the structure or on
a substantial mounting post independent of the structure. Illumination shall be
provided as required by the City.
Section 902.2.1 Required Access is hereby amended by adding the following to the
beginning of the first paragraph after the exceptions:
Section 902.2.1 Required access. A minimum of two fire apparatus access
roads shall be provided in residential developments containing 150 or more
dwelling units.
Section 902.2.2 Specifications is hereby amended by deleting Sections 902.2.2.3 and
902.2.2.6 and replacing them with three new sections as follows:
Section 902.2.2.3 Turning Radius. The turning radius for fire apparatus access
roads shall be not less than 17 feet (5182 mm) inside radius and 38 feet (11 582
mm) outside radius.
EXCEPTION: Cul-de -sacs with center obstructions will require larger turning
radii as approved by the chief.
Section 902.2.2.6 Grade. The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not
exceed 10 percent.
EXCEPTION: Gradient may be increased to a maximum of 15 percent when
all structures served by the access road are protected by an approved automatic
fire sprinkler system.
Section 902.2.2.7 Widths, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The
minimum width of private and public streets shall not be less than 28 feet (8534
mm). Private streets and driveways serving no more than 3 dwellings and not
exceeding 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall not be less than 24 feet (7315
mm) in width.
Section 902.2.4 Obstruction and Control of Fire Apparatus Access is hereby
amended by adding Section 902.4.3 as follows:
Section 902.2.4.3 Vehicle Access Gates. Vehicle access gates or barriers
installed across streets shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire
Authority Guidelines for Emergency Access.
SECTION 903 —WATER SUPPLIES AND FIRE HYDRANTS is hereby
amended by adding an ending paragraph to Sections 903.2 and 903.4.1.2 as
follows:
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Section 903.2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection. Private
dwellings exceeding 3,600 square feet (335 m2) in total area shall be
evaluated for fire flow requirements by the chief.
Section 903.4.1.2 Testing and Maintenance. Testing and maintenance
requirements for private fire hydrants shall be in accordance with
Section 4.1 of Appendix III -C as adopted in this code.
ARTICLE 10— FIRE - PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 1001.1 Scope is hereby amended by adding a paragraph as follows:
Section 1001.1 Scope. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal apply to
the testing, service, maintenance and licensing of service personnel for
automatic fire extinguishing systems, portable fire extinguishers and
standpipes (19 CCR Chapters 3 and 5).
Section 1001.5 Maintenance is hereby amended by adding Section 1001.5.5
Installation and maintenance as follows:
Section 1001.5.5 Installation and Maintenance. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner of an occupancy to supply and install all required
smoke detectors. The person in possession of the property shall be responsible
for the testing of all required smoke detectors.
SECTION 1003 —FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 1003.1.2 Standards is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
Section 1003.1.2 Standards. Automatic fire - extinguishing systems
shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standards as adopted
in Appendix V of this code.
An approved automatic sprinkler system required by Section 1003 and
installed as per NFPA 13 as adopted in Appendix V this code, may be
used for fire - resistive substitution as specified in the provisions of Section
508 of the adopted Uniform Building Code.
When an approved residential sprinkler system is provided as
specified in NFPA 13D or 13R as adopted in Appendix V of this
code, exceptions to, or reductions in, code requirements allowed as a
result thereof by Section 508 of the adopted Uniform Building Code
shall not be permitted.
Section 1003.2.2 Required Installations of Automatic Fire - extinguishing
Systems, All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3, and Group U is
amended by deleting the words "Division 3, and Group U," and adding
an item 6 and adding Group U Occupancies to this section as follows:
Section 1003.2.2 Required Installation of Automatic Fire - extinguishing
Systems, All Occupancies except Group R.
6. In all new buildings or structures when the gross square
footage thereof exceeds 6,000 square feet (588 m2) or more
than 2 stories in height.
For the purposes of this section, area separation walls shall not
define separate buildings.
Section 1003.2.3.1 Drinking establishments is hereby deleted without
substitution and the section number left open.
Section 1003.2.3.3 Exhibition and display rooms is hereby deleted
without substitution and the section number left open.
Section 1003.2.7 Group M Occupancies is hereby deleted without
substitution and the section number left open.
Section 1003.2.8 Group R Occupancies is hereby deleted and the
following substituted:
Section 1003.2.8 Group R, Division 1 and Division 3 Occupancies. All new
Group R, Division 1 and Division 3 Occupancies shall be equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system. Residential or quick- response standard
sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of
the building.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls
shall not define separate buildings.
EXCEPTION: In reconstruction or remodeling of existing Group
R, Division 3, detached one- and two - family dwellings where
the cost of installing an approved automatic residential sprinkler
system exceeds 5 percent of the reconstruction or remodeling
cost, with the approval of the chief, the required sprinkler
system may be omitted.
Section 1003.2 Required Installations is hereby amended by adding
Section 1003.2.9 as follows:
Section 1003.2.9 All Occupancies, Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zones. In addition to all other relevant provisions of this code and
amendments thereto, all new construction and reconstructed
structures located in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be
equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
SECTION 1004 — STANDPIPES is hereby amended by deleted Section
1004.2 Required Installation and substituted with the following:
Section 1004.2 Required Installations. Standpipe systems shall be provided as
set forth in Table No. 1004 —A and the provisions of this section. Every new
building with any horizontal dimension greater than 300 feet (91 440 mm) shall
be provided with either access doors or hose outlets located so that all portions
of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45 720 mm) of hose from an access
door or hose outlet.
Required access doors shall be located in the exterior wall 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 nor 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2 -1/2 inches (63 mm) in size with an approved valve. The
water supply for the hose outlets shall be provided:
1. By a separate main supplied from the system side of the check valve at the
fire department confection, or
2. From an adjacent section of the sprinkler system arranged to allow the hose
outlets to deliver water when the sprinkler system, or a portion of the
system that protects the area served by the hose outlet, is shut off.
SECTION 1007 —FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS is hereby amended by adding two
sections as follows:
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Section 1007.1.5 Voltage Drop. Fire alarm systems shall be designed so that the
maximum voltage loss is not greater than 10 percent.
Section 1007.1.6 Other Requirements. Fire alarm equipment shall comply with
the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR Chapter 4 , 24 CCR).
SECTION 1008 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR HIGH -RISE BUILDINGS is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 1008.1 Scope. In addition to other applicable requirements of these
regulations, the provisions of this section shall apply to every new building of any
type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located
more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department access.
Such buildings shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 1008.3 of this code.
EXCEPTIONS: The following structures, while classified as high -rise
buildings, shall not be subject to the provisions of this section but shall
conform to all other applicable provisions of these regulations:
1. Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
2. Buildings where all floors above the 55 -foot (16 764 mm) level are used
exclusively as open parking garages.
3. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages and located
above all other floors used for human occupancy.
4. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain houses
and similar structures with noncontinuous human occupancy, when
approved by the chief.
For the purpose of this section, "building access" shall mean an exterior door
opening conforming to all of the following:
1.1 Suitable and available for fire department use.
1.2 Located not more than 2 feet (610 mm) above the adjacent ground level.
1.3 Leading to a space, room or area having foot traffic communication capabilities
with the remainder of the building.
1.4 Designed to permit access through the use of the Orange County Fire
Authority's Emergency Access Lock Box Program.
Section 1008.2 Certificate of Occupancy. All mechanical and electrical equipment
and other required life safety systems shall be approved and installed in accordance
with approved plans and specifications pursuant to this section and shall be tested
and proved to be in proper working condition to the satisfaction of the Building
Official before issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Such systems shall be
maintained in accordance with Title 19 CCR, and the Fire Code.
Section 1008.3 Automatic Sprinkler System. The provisions of Section 403.2 of
the adopted Uniform Building Code and the provisions contained in this section
shall apply to buildings described in Section 1008.1.
Sprinkler Control Valves. Sprinkler control valves, shutoff valves and a water -
flow detecting device shall be provided at the lateral connection to the riser for
each floor. Such valves and devices shall be electrically supervised to
automatically sound an appropriate signal transmitted to locations in accordance
with Section 1008.5.
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Section 1008.4 Smoke Detection. The provisions of Section 403.3 of the adopted
Uniform Building Code and the provisions contained in this section shall apply to
buildings described in Section 1008.1.
Indicating Lights. All smoke detectors connected to the alarm system shall
have a light that indicates the status of the detector. When a detector is located
in a space above a drop ceiling, the indicating light shall be located on or below
the ceiling grid.
Section 1008.5 Alarm and Communications Systems. Every high -rise
building shall be provided with a State Fire Marshal- approved and listed fire alarm
system. The alarm and communication systems shall be designed and installed so
that damage to any one speaker will not render any paging zone of the system
inoperative.
The voice alarm and public address system may be a combined system. When
approved by the fire department, communication systems may be combined
with the voice alarm system and the public address system.
The fire alarm system shall include visual indicators for the hearing impaired in
all public areas of the building, including but not limited to elevators, elevator
lobbies, rest rooms, corridors, exit stairways, rooms and tenant spaces exceeding
1,000 square feet (93 m2 ) in area.
5.1. Voice alarm system. The operation of any smoke detector, sprinkler,
water flow device or manual fire alarm station shall automatically sound
an alert signal to the desired areas, followed by voice instructions giving
appropriate information and direction to the occupants.
Upon activation of the automatic sprinkler system, any automatic fire -
detection device required by this section or any special hazard fire -
protection or extinguishing system, an automatic voice alarm signal shall
sound on the floor where activated and on the floor above and below.
An audible and visual signal shall be transmitted to the central control
station and the fire department central control station status board. The
content of the voice alarm in each instance shall be determined by the
fire department in cooperation with the building owner or manager.
The central control station shall contain controls for the voice alarm
system so that a selective or general voice alarm may be manually
initiated.
The system shall be supervised to cause the activation of an audible
trouble signal in the central control station upon interruption or failure
of the audio path, including amplifiers, speaker wiring, switches and
electrical contacts and shall detect opens, shorts and grounds which
might impair the function of the system.
The alarm shall be designed to be heard clearly by all occupants within
the building or designated portions thereof, as required for the public
address system.
EXCEPTION: In lieu of a voice alarm signal and when approved by
the fire department, the local alarm system may employ any sounding
device or devices which are approved and listed by the State Fire
Marshal. The sounding devices of such alternate systems shall have a
distinctive tone and shall be arranged to emit intermittent, prolonged or
continuous sound signals for a full period of 10 seconds, to be
immediately followed by an intermission or period of silence of 5
seconds before the signal is repeated. Such signal shall continue to sound
until manually terminated at the central control station, but in no case
shall such manual operation be arranged to cause termination in less than
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3 minutes.
5.2. Public address system. Speakers or signaling devices used to
sound the voice or fire alarm shall be so located as to be clearly
heard on the floor where activated, except as may be otherwise
found necessary or acceptable by the chief.
A public address communication system designed to be clearly
heard by all occupants of the building shall operate from the
central control station. It shall be established on a selective or
general basis, as approved by the chief, to the following paging
areas:
5.2.1 Elevators
5.2.2 Elevator lobbies
5.2.3 Corridors
5.2.4 Exit stairways
5.2.5 Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet (93
m2 ) in area
5.2.6 Dwelling units in apartment houses
5.2.7 Hotel guest rooms or suites
5.3. Fire department communication systems. A two -way fire department
communication system shall be provided for fire department use. It shall
operate between the central control station and elevators, elevator
lobbies, emergency and standby power rooms and on the stairway side
of entries to every enclosed exit stairway.
The communication system shall also comply with the following:
5.3.1 Alarm transmission. Unless the central control station is
constantly staffed by competent and experienced operating
personnel conforming to Chapter 9 of NFPA 72 as adopted in
Appendix V of this code, voice or fire alarm and trouble signals
shall be automatically retransmitted to one of the following:
5.3.1.1. An approved central station conforming to NFPA 71 as
adopted by the State Building Standards Commission.
5.3.1.2. A supervisory station or an approved remote station
conforming to NFPA 72 as adopted by the State Building
Standards Commission.
5.3.2 Special provisions. In Group R, Division 1 occupancies:
5.3.2.1. When a building conforms to the provisions of this
section, the manually operated fire alarm system otherwise
specified by Section 1007.2.9 shall not be required.
5.3.2.2. Single- station detectors installed in dwelling units and
hotel or lodging house guest rooms, as specified in Section
1007.2.9.2, need not be interconnected to the fire alarm
system required by this section.
Section 1008.6 Central Control Station. A central control station for fire
department operations shall be provided in a location approved by the fire
department. The central control station shall be separated from the remainder
of the building by not less than one -hour fire - resistive construction with all
openings protected by assemblies having a fire - resistive rating of not less than 45
minutes. It shall have a minimum of one door which is accessible directly from
the exterior portion of the building and shall be able to be opened with a fire
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department master key. The central control station shall have a minimum of
100 square feet (9.3 m2 ) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm). It
shall contain the following as a minimum:
6.1 The voice alarm and public address system panels.
6.2 The fire department communications panel, a cabinet containing 8
portable firefighter phones and 1 headset with sufficient cord to reach all
portions of the room.
6.3 Fire detection and fire alarm system annunciator panels.
6.4 Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and their
operational status.
6.5 Status indicators and controls for air - handling systems.
6.6 Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously.
6.7 Sprinkler valve and water -flow detector display panels.
6.8 Emergency and standby power controls and status indicators.
6.9 A wall - mounted telephone, with sufficient cord to reach all portions of
the room and with an outside dedicated private line, installed in the fire
control room for exclusive fire department use.
6.10 Elevator control switches for switching to emergency power.
6.11 Fire pump status panel and controls.
6.12 Other fire - protection equipment and systems' controls as required by
the fire department.
6.13 Schematic building plans in clearly labeled approved containers,
indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the building core, fire
resistive separations, exit facilities, on -site water supply, fire -
protection systems, firefighting equipment and fire department access.
6.14 One 3 foot (914 mm) by 5 foot (1524 mm) table and 2 chairs.
6.15 An approved locked and labeled cabinet containing labeled keys for
emergency access and elevator control.
All control panels in the central control station shall be permanently identified
as to function.
Alarms, supervisory and trouble signals as required by Items 3 and 7 above shall
be annunciated in compliance with this code in the central control station by
means of an audible and visual indicator. For purposes of annunciation, zoning
shall be in accordance with the following:
6.16 When the system serves more than one building, each building shall be
considered separately.
6.17 Each floor shall be considered a separate zone. When one or more
sprinkler risers serve the same floor, each riser shall be considered a
separate zone.
EXCEPTION: When more than one riser serves the same system on
the floor.
6.18 Each section of floor separated by area separation walls or by horizontal
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exits shall be considered as a separate zone.
Central control stations shall not be used for the housing of any boiler, heating
unit, generator or similar hazardous equipment. No storage shall be permitted
in the central control station room.
Section 1008.7 Smoke Control. The provisions of Section 905 Smoke Control of
the adopted Uniform Building Code shall apply to buildings described in Section
1008.
Section 1008.8 Elevators. The provisions of Sections 403.7 and 1005.10 of the
adopted Uniform Building Code shall apply to buildings described in Section
1008.1.
Section 1008.9 Standby Power, Light and Emergency Systems. Section 403.8.2
of the adopted Uniform Building Code and Sections 1008.9.1 and 1008.9.3 of this
code shall apply to buildings described in Section 1008.1.
Section 1008.9.1 Standby Power. A standby power - generating system, as approved
by the building official and chief and conforming to Section 403.8.1 of the adopted
Uniform Building Code, shall be provided. The system shall be equipped with
suitable means for automatically starting the generator upon failure of the normal
electrical supply systems and for automatic transfer of all functions required by this
section at full power within 60 seconds of such normal service failure. System
supervision with manual start and transfer override features shall be provided at the
central control station. An on- premises fuel supply sufficient for not less than 6
hours at full- demand operation of the system shall be provided. Where fire pumps
are required, an 8 -hour fuel supply shall be provided.
The standby system shall have a capacity and rating that would supply all
equipment required to be operational at the same time. The generating capacity
need not be sized to operate all the connected electrical equipment simultaneously.
All power, lighting, signal and communication facilities specified in Sections 1008.4,
1008.5, 1008.6, 1008.7, 1008.8, 1008.9, and 1008.10, as applicable; fire pumps,
required to maintain pressure; stair pressurization fans; standby lighting; and normal
circuits supplying exit signs and exit illumination shall be transferable to the
standby source.
Section 1008.9.2 Standby Lighting. See the adopted Uniform Building Code.
Section 1008.9.3 Emergency Systems. The following are classified as emergency
systems and shall operate within 10 seconds of failure of the normal power supply:
3.1. Required exit sign and exit illumination
3.2. Elevator car lighting
3.3. Fire alarm system
3.4. Fire - detection system
3.5. Sprinkler alarm system
When the standby power- operation system reaches full operating capacity, the
emergency electrical systems and equipment shall be transferred thereto.
Section 1008.10 Exits. Exits shall comply with the requirements of the adopted
Uniform Building Code and the following:
Section 1008.10.1. All stairway doors which are locked from the stairway side
shall have the capability of being unlocked simultaneously without unlatching upon
a signal from the central control station. Upon failure of electrical power, the
locking mechanisms shall be retracted to the unlocked position.
Section 1008.10.2. When stairway doors are locked from the stairway side, a
telephone or other two -way communications system, connected to an approved
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emergency service which operates continuously, shall be provided at not less than
every fifth floor in each stairway.
Section 1008.10.3. All enclosed exit stairways shall be equipped with a barometric
dampered relief opening at the top. The stairway shall be supplied mechanically
with sufficient air to discharge a minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute (1180 L /s)
through the relief opening while maintaining a minimum positive pressure of 0.05 -
inch water column (12.44 Pa) in the stairway relative to atmospheric pressure with
all doors closed. Activation of the mechanical equipment shall be initiated by a
smoke detector installed outside the stair enclosure and within 5 feet (1524 mm) of
the enclosure door. Such equipment shall also be activated by actuation of the
automatic sprinkler system. Operation of ventilating equipment shall also be in
accordance with the adopted Uniform Building Code, Section 1009.7.
Section 1008.11 Seismic Considerations. The provisions of Section 403.10 of the
adopted Uniform Building Code shall apply to buildings described in Section
1008.1.
Section 1008.12 Emergency Access and Evacuation Facility. This section shall
apply to any Group B or Group R occupancies having floors used for human
occupancy located 75 feet (22 860 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire
department access. Such structures shall be equipped with a fire department -
approved emergency helicopter landing pad for use by police, fire and emergency
medical helicopters only.
EXCEPTION: Buildings with a roof slope greater than 4 in 12 and having
all exits provided with smokeproof enclosures in accordance with Section
1008.13 as adopted in this code.
Section 1008.12.1 Heli -pad. The roof area shall include an emergency access and
evacuation facility for helicopters of not less than 15,000 pounds (6803.8 Kg) gross
weight. This facility shall have a touchdown pad of at least 50 feet (15 240 mm) by
50 feet (15 240 mm) and a clear unobstructed landing and takeoff area with a
minimum dimension of 100 feet (30 480 mm) by 100 feet (30 480 mm).
Section 1008.12.2 Construction. The landing pad shall be designed per Section
1609.3 of the adopted Uniform Building Code. Helicopter landing areas and
supports shall be of noncombustible construction.
Section 1008.12.3 Approach - departure Paths. The emergency evacuation facility
shall have 2 approach - departure paths at a slope of no greater than 8 to 1.
Section 1008.12.4 Restricted Use. Any use of this emergency access and
evacuation facility for purposes other than emergency access and evacuation shall
require prior approval by the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as by the
building official and the chief.
Section 1008.12.5 Wind Direction Device. A wind indicating device shall be
provided.
Section 1008.12.6 Special Markings. The roof top shall be marked by an
emergency marker as required by the chief.
Section 1008.12.7 Communications. The building emergency communication
system shall extend to the roof.
Section 1008.13 Smokeproof Enclosures. This section shall apply as required by
Section 1008.12.
Section 1008.13.1 General. A smokeproof enclosure shall consist of a vestibule and
continuous stairway enclosure from the highest point to the lowest point by walls
of 2 -hour fire - resistive construction. There shall be no openings into the stairway
portion of the smokeproof enclosure other than those permitted by the first
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paragraph of Section 1009.3 of the adopted Uniform Building Code. The
supporting frame shall be protected as set forth in Table 6 -A of the adopted
Uniform Building Code.
In buildings with air - conditioning systems or pressure air supply serving more
than one story, an approved smoke detector shall be placed in the return -air
duct or plenum prior to exhausting from the building or being diluted by
outsidc air. Upon activation, the detector shall cause the return air to exhaust
completely from the building without any recirculation through the building.
Such devices may be installed in each room or space served by a return -air duct.
Section 1008.13.2 Where Required. Smokeproof enclosures shall be required as
per Section 1008.12.
Section 1008.13.3 Outlet. A smokeproof enclosure shall exit into a public way or
into an exit passageway leading to a public way. The exit passageway shall be
without other openings and shall have walls, floors and ceiling of 2 -hour fire -
resistive construction.
Section 1008.13.4 Barrier. A stairway in a smokeproof enclosure shall not continue
below the grade level unless an approved barrier is provided at the ground level to
prevent persons from accidentally continuing into the basement.
Section 1008.13.5 Access. Access to stairways in smokeproof enclosures shall be
by way of a vestibule or open exterior exit balcony constructed of noncombustible
materials.
Section 1008.13.6 Smokeproof Enclosure by Natural Ventilation
Section 1008.13.6.1 Doors. When a vestibule is provided, the door assembly
into the vestibule shall have a 1 -1/2 hour fire - protection rating, and the door
assembly from the vestibule to the stairs shall be a smoke- and draft - control
assembly having not less than a 20- minute fire - protection rating. Doors shall be
equipped with an automatic closing device activated by a smoke detector.
When access to the stairway is by means of an open exterior exit balcony, the
door assembly to the stairway shall have a 1 -1/2 hour fire - protection rating and
shall be maintained automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector.
Section 1008.13.6.2 Open -air Vestibule. The vestibule shall have a minimum
dimension of 44 inches (1118 mm) in width and 72 inches (1829 mm) in
direction of exit travel. The vestibule shall have a minimum of 16 square feet
(1.48 m2) of opening in a wall facing an exterior court, yard or public way at
least 20 feet (6096 mm) in width.
Section 1008.13.7 Smokeproof Enclosure by Mechanical Ventilation
1008.13.7.1 Doors. The door assembly from the building into the vestibule
shall have a 1 -1/2 hour fire - protection rating, and the door assembly from the
vestibule to the stairway shall be a smoke- and draft - control assembly having
not less than a 20 minute fire - protection rating. The door to the stairways shall
be provided with a drop sill or other provisions to minimize the air leakage.
Doors shall be maintained automatic closing by activation of a smoke detector
or in the event of a power failure.
1008.13.7.2 Vestibule Size. Vestibules shall have a minimum dimension of 44
inches (1118 mm) in width and 72 inches (1829 mm) in direction of exit travel.
1008.13.7.3 Vestibule Ventilation. The vestibule shall be provided with not
less than one air change per minute, and the exhaust shall be 50 percent of the
supply. Supply air shall enter and exhaust air shall discharge from the vestibule
through separate tightly constructed ducts used only for that purpose. Supply
air shall enter the vestibule within 6 inches (152 mm) of the floor level. The
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top of the exhaust register shall be down from the top of the smoke trap and
shall be entirely within the smoke trap area. Doors, when in the open position,
shall not obstruct duct openings. Duct openings may be provided with
controlling dampers if needed to meet the design requirements, but are not
otherwise required.
1008.13.7.4 Smoke Trap. The vestibule ceiling shall be at least 20 inches (508
mm) higher than the door opening into the vestibule to serve as a smoke and
heat trap and to provide an upward- moving air column. The height may be
decreased when justified by engineering design and field testing.
1008.13.7.5 Stair Shaft Air Movement System. The stair shaft shall be
provided with a dampered relief opening at the top and supplied mechanically
with sufficient air to discharge a minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute (1180
L /s) through the relief opening while maintaining a minimum positive pressure
of 0.05 inches (12.44 Pa) of water column in the shaft relative to atmosphere
with all doors closed and a minimum of 0.10 -inch (24.88 Pa) water column
difference between the stair shaft and the vestibule.
1008.13.7.6 Operation of Ventilating Equipment. The activation of the
ventilating equipment shall be initiated by a smoke detector installed outside the
vestibule door in an approved location. The activation of the closing device on
any door shall activate the closing devices on all doors of the smokeproof
enclosure at all levels. When the closing device for the stair shaft and vestibule
doors is activated by a smoke detector or power failure, the mechanical
equipment shall operate at the levels specified in Sections 1008.13.7.3 and
1008.13.7.5.
1008.13.7.7 Standby Power. Standby power for the mechanical ventilation
equipment shall be provided by an approved self - contained generator set to
operate whenever there is a loss of power in the normal house current. The
generator shall be in a separate room having a minimum fuel supply adequate to
operate the equipment for 2 hours. See Section 403.8 of the adopted Uniform
Building Code for standby power requirements for high -rise Group B offices
and Group R, Division 1 occupancies.
1008.13.7.8 Acceptance Testing. Before the mechanical equipment is accepted
by the code - enforcing authority, it shall be tested to confirm that the
mechanical equipment is operating in compliance with these requirements.
1008.13.7.9 Emergency Lighting. The stair shaft and vestibule shall be
provided with emergency lighting. A standby generator which is installed for
the smokeproof enclosure mechanical ventilation equipment may be used for
such stair shaft and vestibule power supply. See Section 403.8 of the adopted
Uniform Building Code for emergency lighting requirements for high -rise
Group B offices and Group R, Division 1 occupancies.
(6) ARTICLE 11— GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1109 — CONTROL OF SOURCES OF IGNITION is hereby amended
by deleting Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys and substituting a new Section
1109.7 as follows:
Section 1109.7 Chimney Spark Arrester. All new structures having any
chimney. flue or stovepipe attached to any fireplace, stove, barbecue or other
solid or liquid fuel burning equipment and devices, shall have such chimney,
flue or stovepipe equipped with an approved spark arrester as per Section
3102.3.8 of the adopted Uniform Building Code.
All incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a substantially constructed spark
arrester having an iron, heavy wire mesh not exceeding 1/2 inch (12.5 mm).
SECTION 1111 — CHANGES IN USE OR OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS
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OR STRUCTURES is hereby amended by identifying the existing paragraph as
Section 1111.1 and adding a new Section 1111.2 as follows:
Section 1111.2 Declaration of Intended Use
Section 1111.2.1 When Required. When required by the chief with the
concurrence of the building official, any or all owners of any occupancy
may be required to record with the county recorder of the County of
Orange a legal instrument of intended use. This legal instrument shall be
called a Declaration of Intended Use. The Declaration of Intended Use shall
be in accordance with the requirements of this section. It shall specifically
state, by occupancy classification, all intended uses of all portions of the
occupancy and may not be modified or withdrawn without the approval of
the chief with the concurrence of the building official. Unapproved changes
of occupancy or use can be cause for an immediate hearing before the
building official and the chief or their designees. Such hearing shall be
conducted to rule on the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy and
the revocation of all permits issued to all owners, tenants, operators and
occupants of all portions of the occupancy. The Declaration of Intended
Use shall be binding on all present and future owners, tenants, operators and
occupants.
Section 1111.2.2 Certified Copies. A certified copy of the recorded
Declaration of Intended Use may be required to be filed with the building
official and the chief before any Certificate of Occupancy and /or any
permits are issued to any or all owners, tenants, operators or occupants of
the occupancy.
ARTICLE 11— GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is hereby amended by
adding new SECTION 1115 — DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND
CONTAINING OR EMITTING TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS, GASES OR VAPORS as follows:
SECTION 1115 — DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND CONTAINING
OR EMITTING TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
GASES OR VAPORS
The chief 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.
(7) Section 1212.6 Floor -level Exit Signs is hereby amended by adding a beginning paragraph
as follows:
Section 1212.6 Floor -level Exit Signs. The regulations and bulletins of the State Fire
Marshal for floor -level exit sign requirements shall also apply.
(8) ARTICLE 13— EMERGENCY PROCEDURES is hereby deleted and the following
substituted:
ARTICLE 13— EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal for emergency procedures shall apply (19 CCR Chapter 1, Subchapter 1.,
Article 3, Sections 3.09, 3.10 , 3.11, 3.12 and 3.13).
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(9) SECTION 2501 — GENERAL is hereby amended by adding an ending paragraph to
Section 2501.5 Decorative Materials and by adding two new sections as follows:
Section 2501.5 Decorative Materials. Records of fire - retardant treatment, as per the
requirements of C.C.R. Title 19, shall be maintained on the premises by the owner,
agent, proprietor or occupant.
Section 2501.16.4 Occupant Count. The supervisor of each place of assembly shall
have an effective system to keep count of the number of occupants present in the
assembly area. If the chief determines at any time that an accurate count of occupants
is not being maintained, the occupancy shall be cleared until an accurate count can be
made.
Section 2501.20 Temporary Heaters. No person shall place or operate or permit to
be operated any temporary heater within a structure that uses any flammable or
combustible solids, liquids, or gases without a fire department permit.
(10) ARTICLE 32— TENTS, CANOPIES AND TEMPORARY MEMBRANE
STRUCTURES is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 3201 —SCOPE is hereby amended by adding a paragraph as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for large and small tents, awnings and
other fabric enclosures also apply (19 CCR Chapter 2).
SECTION 3207 — FLAME - RETARDANT TREATMENT AND STANDARDS is
hereby amended by adding a paragraph as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for flame resistance and labeling of all
tents also apply (19 CCR Chapter 2, Article 4).
SECTION 3210 — STANDBY PERSONNEL is hereby amended by adding a
paragraph to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for standby personnel in tents with an
occupant load of 500 or more also apply (19 CCR 320).
SECTION 3219 — HOUSEKEEPING is hereby amended by deleting "30 feet"
(9144 mm) and substituting "50 feet" (15 240 mm) in its place at each occurrence (19
CCR 326).
TABLE 3205 -A— LOCATION, ACCESS AND PARKING FOR TENTS,
CANOPIES AND TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURES is hereby
amended by adding footnote 4 as follows:
4. Table 3205 -A applies to vehicles necessary to the operation of a tent
establishment. All other vehicles shall be parked at least 100 feet (30 480 mm)
from any tent, except vehicles parked on a public street, which shall park at
least 20 feet (6096 mm) from any tent, per the regulations of the State Fire
Marshal (19 CCR 312).
(11) ARTICLE 47— FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING is
hereby deleted and substituted as follows:
ARTICLE 47— FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
SECTION 4701 —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.
SECTION 4702 — NOTIFICATION OF FUMIGATION
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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.
(12) SECTION 5103 — FABRICATION AREAS is hereby amended by adding the
following ending sentence to Section 5103.5.2 Piping and tubing installation:
Section 5103.5.2 Piping and tubing installation. Signage, when required by
Article 51, shall be as prescribed by the Orange County Fire Authority Signage
Guidelines.
(13) SECTION 5202 — FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID MOTOR
VEHICLE FUEL- DISPENSING STATIONS is hereby amended by deleting Section
5202.3.6 Special enclosures and substituting with a new Section 5202.3.6 and by
adding the following ending sentence to item 1 of Section 5202.4.4 Supervision as
follows:
Section. 5202.3.6 Special enclosures. When installation of tanks in accordance
with Section 7902.6 is impractical, or because of property or building limitations,
tanks for Class I, II, or III -A liquids may be approved by the chief for installation
aboveground in buildings in special enclosures. The capacity of permanent or
temporary aboveground tanks containing Class I, II, or III -A liquids shall not
exceed 2,000 gallons (7570 L) aggregate, and shall conform to the requirements of
Appendix II -F as amended in this code.
Section 5202.4.4 Supervision.
1. The amount of fuel being dispensed shall be limited in quantity by a pre-
programmed card as approved by the chief.
(14) SECTION 6319— EMERGENCY SIGNS AND LABELS is hereby amended as
follows:
SECTION 6319 — EMERGENCY SIGNS AND LABELS. Refrigeration units or
systems shall be provided with approved emergency signs, charts and labels in
accordance with the Mechanical Code, U.F.C. Standard 79 3 the Orange County
Fire Authority Signage Guidelines and the Mechanical Code (See U.M.C. Standard
11 -2). See also Appendix VI -F.
(15) The Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding ARTICLE 64— STATIONARY LEAD -
ACID BATTERY SYSTEMS as follows:
ARTICLE 64— STATIONARY LEAD -ACID BATTERY SYSTEMS
SECTION 6401— SCOPE
Stationary lead -acid battery systems having a liquid capacity of more than 100
gallons (378.5 L) used for facility standby power, emergency power or
uninterrupted power supply shall be in accordance with this article. Stationary
lead -acid battery systems with individual lead -acid batteries exceeding 20 gallons
(75.7 L) each shall also comply with Article 80 of this code.
SECTION 6402 — DEFINITION
For definition of lead -acid battery and lead -acid battery system, see SECTION
203 —B of this code.
SECTION 6403 — PERMITS
Section 6403.1 General. For a permit to install or operate battery systems
with stationary lead -acid batteries, see Section 105.8 b.1 of this code.
Section 6403.2 Design Submittals. Prior to installation, plans shall be
submitted to and approved by the chief.
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SECTION 6404 — INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
Section 6404.1 General. Installation and maintenance of battery systems shall
be in accordance with nationally recognized standards. See Sections 9001 and
9003.1 a.2.10 and a.2.11 of this code.
Section 6404.2 Safety Venting. Batteries shall be provided with safety venting
caps.
Section 6404.3 Occupancy Separation. In other than Group A, E, I, and R
Occupancies, battery systems shall be located in a room separated from other
portions of the building by a minimum one -hour fire - resistive occupancy
separation. In Group A, E, I, and R Occupancies, battery systems shall be
located in a room separated from other portions of the building by a two -
hour fire - resistive occupancy separation.
Section 6404.4 Spill Control. Each rack of batteries or group of racks shall be
provided with a liquid -tight 4 -inch spill- control barrier which extends at least 1
inch (25 mm) beyond the battery rack in all directions.
Section 6404.5 Neutralization. An approved method to neutralize spilled
electrolyte shall be provided. The method shall be capable of neutralizing a
spill from the largest lead -acid battery to a pH between 7.0 and 9.0.
Section 6404.6 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with
the Mechanical Code and the following:
6.1 The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum
concentration of hydrogen to 1.0 percent (25 percent of LEL) of the
total volume of the room in accordance with nationally recognized
standards, or
6.2 Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1
cubic foot per minute per square foot (0.0283 cubic meters per 0.0929
square meter) of floor area of the room.
Section 6404.7 Signs. Doors into rooms or buildings containing stationary
lead -acid battery systems shall be provided with approved signs. The signs shall
state that the room contains lead -acid battery systems, that the battery room
contains energized electrical circuits and that the battery electrolyte solutions are
corrosive liquids.
Section 6404.8 Seismic Protection. Battery systems shall be seismically braced
in accordance with the adopted Uniform Building Code.
Section 6404.9 Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection
system shall be installed in such areas and supervised by an approved central,
proprietary or remote station service or a local alarm which will give an audible
signal at a constantly attended location.
(16) SECTION 7401— GENERAL is hereby amended by amending Section 7401.5.2
Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks as follows:
Section 7401.5.2 Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks.
Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be marked in
accordance with U.F.C. Standard 79 3 Orange County Fire Authority Signage
Guidelines. Markings shall be visible from any direction of approach.
(17) ARTICLE 77— EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 7701 — GENERAL is hereby amended by adding a new section as
follows:
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Section 7701.9 Other Regulations. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
explosives also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2).
Appendix VI -E of the UFC is adopted and shall be used for determining the
location of magazines. Whenever the words "See Appendix VI -E" appear, it
shall mean "Apply Appendix VI -E."
Section 7702.1.1 Magazines required is hereby amended by adding a sentence as
follows:
Section 7702.1.1 Magazines required. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal
for magazine quantity limitations also apply (19 CCR 1566.4).
Section 7702.1.9 Storage with other materials is hereby amended by adding a
sentence as follows:
Section 7702.1.9 Storage with other materials. Blasting caps, electric blasting
caps, detonating primers and primed cartridges shall not be stored in the same
magazine with other explosives (19 CCR 1566.1).
Section 7702.1.15 Yard maintenance is hereby amended by deleting "25 feet" (7620
mm) and substituting "50 feet" (15 240 mm) in its place (19 CCR 1566.2).
Section 7702.2 Retail Sales is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to
Section 7702.2.1 General as follows:
Section 7702.2.1 General. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazines
within buildings also apply (19 CCR 1566.6).
Section 7702.3 Storage Magazines is hereby amended by adding the following
paragraphs to Sections 7702.3.1 General and 7702.3.10 Indoor magazines:
Section 7702.3.1 General. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazine
classification, quantity limitations and construction also apply. The provisions of
this section may be used in place of the State Fire Marshal regulations for
classification and construction of magazines, if determined to provide an acceptable
alternative protection by the chief (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapters 3 and 5).
Section 7702.3.10 Indoor magazines. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
magazines within buildings also apply (19 CCR 1566.6).
Section 7703.1 Use and Handling is hereby amended by adding the following
paragraphs to Sections 7703.1.7 Other regulations and 7703.1.9 Premature
detonation safeguards:
Section 7703.1.7 Other regulations. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
use and handling of explosives also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4).
Section 7703.1.9 Premature Detonation Safeguards. The regulations of the State
Fire Marshal for precautions against accidental discharge also apply (19 CCR
1568.8).
Section 7703.2.1 Public Conveyance is hereby amended by adding a beginning
paragraph as follows:
Section 7703.2.1 Public Conveyance. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal
for transportation of explosives, including transportation in private passenger
vehicles, also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 12).
Section 7703.3.5 Explosive materials terminals is hereby amended by adding a
beginning paragraph as follows:
Section 7703.3.5 Explosive materials terminals. The regulations of the State Fire
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Marshal for explosives at terminals also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4,
Article 9).
Section 7703.5 Safety Precautions for Blasting Agents is hereby amended by adding
the following paragraphs to Sections 7703.5.3 Construction and 7703.5.4
Compounding and mixing, and by adding a new Section 7703.5.7 Requirements:
Section 7703.5.3 Construction. Buildings or other facilities used for the mixing of
blasting agents shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the regulations
of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2).
Section 7703.5.4 Compounding and mixing. The regulations of the State Fire
Marshal for mixer design and blasting agent composition also apply (19 CCR 1572.2
and 1572.3).
Section 7703.5.7 Requirements. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for blast
hole loading, explosive initiation, and water gels, or slurry explosives also apply (19
CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Articles 7, 8, 10 and 11; and Subchapter 5, Article
17).
Section 7704.6.1 Construction is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
Section 7704.6.1 Construction. Operating buildings or rooms shall be constructed
in accordance with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR Chapter 10
and 24 CCR Part 2) when quantities of explosives exceed the exempt amounts as
specified in the adopted Uniform Building and Fire Codes.
Section 7704.7 Operations is hereby amended by adding a beginning paragraph as
follows:
Section 7704.7 Operations. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for on -site
or remote processing and storage of explosives, including electrical regulations, also
apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4).
(18) SECTION 7802 — FIREWORKS is hereby amended by deleting TABLE 7802.3 -
A— MINIMUM MORTAR SEPARATION DISTANCES without substitution,
amending the first sentence of Section 7802.3 Prohibition, deleting Section 7802.4
Display and replacing with a new Section 7802.4 Displays, and adding a new Section
7802.5 Model Rocketry as follows:
Section 7802.3 Prohibition. The storage, use, handling, possession, sale, or discharge of
fireworks is prohibited.
Section 7802.4 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 the conditions of the permit as approved by the chief (19
CCR 982).
Section 7802.5 Model Rocketry. All model rocket activities shall comply with the
Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Model Rocketry and requires a permit
from the chief.
(19) ARTICLE 79— FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 7902.2.6.3.4 Reductions in required venting for stable liquids is hereby
amended by deleting sub - sections 2.0.3 and 4.0.15.
Section 7903.1.3 Liquid transfer is hereby amended by adding the following new
section:
Section 7903.1.3.5 Underground tanks. No person shall extract or cause to be
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extracted any flammable or combustible liquids from underground tanks by any
method other than the use of a permanently installed approved dispenser unless
such person first obtain a permit for such extraction from the chief.
(20) ARTICLE 80— HAZARDOUS MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
Section 8001.3.3 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement is hereby amended by
adding the following paragraph:
Section 8001.3.3 Chemical Classification Packet. When required by the chief, an
Orange County Fire Authority Chemical Classification Packet shall be completed
and approved prior to approval of structural and system plans, and /or the storage,
use or handling of chemicals on the premises.
Section 8001.7 Identification Signs is hereby amended by deleting the words "U.F.C.
Standard 79 3" and replacing with the words "Orange County Fire Authority Signage
Guidelines."
Section 8001.13 Exempt Amounts is hereby amended by adding Section 8001.13.1.1
Exterior Storage as follows:
Section 8001.13.1.1 Exterior Storage.
Section 8001.13.1.1.1 Quantities Exceeding Exempt Amounts. Exterior storage
of hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity exceeds the exempt amount
specified in Tables 8001.13 -C or 8001.13 -D shall be in accordance with the exterior
storage provisions of this section.
Section 8001.13.1.1.2 Quantities not Exceeding Exempt Amounts. Outdoor
control areas are not required to be in accordance with this section except as
follows:
2.1 Outdoor control areas shall be protected against tampering or trespassers by fencing or
other control measures.
2.2 Outdoor control areas shall be kept free of weeds, debris and common combustible
materials not necessary to the storage. The area surrounding an outdoor control area
shall be kept clear of such materials for a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm).
2.3 Outdoor control areas shall be located not closer than 20 feet (6096 mm) to a property
line that can be built upon, street, alley or public way.
2.4 When a property exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 square meters), a group of two outside
control areas is allowed when approved by the chief and when each control area is
separated by a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm).
2.5 When a property exceeds 35,000 square feet (3251 square meters), additional groups of
outdoor control areas are allowed when approved by the chief and when each group is
separated by a minimum distance of 300 feet (91 440 mm).
TABLE 8001.13 -C— EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PRESENTING A PHYSICAL HAZARD— MAXIMUM QUANTITIES PER
OUTDOOR AREA PER SINGLE PROPERTY UNDER SAME OWNERSHIP OR
CONTROL1• is hereby amended by title as follows:
EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PRESENTING A
PHYSICAL HAZARD— MAXIMUM QUANTITIES ALLOWED IN AN OUTDOOR
CONTROL AREA • e ' • b• • • • • • OWNERSHIP OR
1'2
TABLE 8001.13 -D— EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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PRESENTING A HEALTH HAZARD — MAXIMUM QUANTITIES PER
OUTDOOR AREA PER SINGLE PROPERTY UNDER SAME OWNERSHIP OR
CONTROL14 is hereby amended by title as follows:
MATERIALS PRESENTING A HEALTH HAZARD — MAXIMUM QUANTITIES
ALLOWED IN AN OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA PER SINGLE—PROPERTY
1,2
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Section 8003.1 General is hereby amended by changing the wording of Section 8003.1.2
Signs, adding an ending paragraph to Section 8003.1.5 Maximum quantity on site, and
adding a paragraph between the first and second sentence in Section 8003.1.13 Standby
power as follows:
Section 8003.1.2 Signs is hereby amended by deleting the words "U.F.C. Standard 79
32 and replacing them with the words "Orange County Fire Authority Signage
Guidelines."
Section 8003.1.5 Maximum quantity on site. No person shall use or store acutely
hazardous materials within a residential zoned or any residential developed property.
Section 8003.1.13 Standby power. An emergency power system shall be provided in
Group H, Division 6 and Division 7 Occupancies.
Section 8003.14 Corrosives is hereby amended by adding the following sentence to the
end of Section 8003.14.1.1 General:
Section 8003.14.1.1 General. Stationary lead -acid battery systems with individual
batteries of 20 gallons (75.7 L) or less and used for standby power, emergency power or
uninterrupted power supply shall be in accordance with Article 64 of this code.
Section 8004.1 Use, Dispensing and Handling, General is hereby amended by adding
the following sentence to the end of Section 8004.1.1 Applicability and modifying Section
8004.1.9 Signs as follows:
Section 8004.1.1 Applicability. Stationary lead -acid battery systems with
individual batteries of 20 gallons (75.7 L) or less and used for standby power,
emergency power or uninterrupted power supply shall be in accordance with
Article 64 of this code.
Section 8004.1.9 Signs is hereby amended by deleting the words "U.F.C. Standard
79 3" and replacing them with the words "Orange County Fire Authority Signage
Guidelines."
(21) SECTION 8704 — FIRESAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby amended
by deleting the existing exception in Section 8704.2 Access Roads and replacing it with
the following:
Section 8704.2 Access Roads.
EXCEPTION: Temporary access and water supplies for construction of residential
model and commercial occupancies may be approved in accordance with Orange
County Fire Authority Guidelines for the Design and Installation of Temporary
Access and Fire Hydrants.
(22) ARTICLE 90— STANDARDS is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 9002 — U.F.C. STANDARDS
1. U.F.C. Standards are hereby amended as follows:
9 -1 Whenever UBC Standard 9 -1 is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards, it shall mean UBC Standard 9 -1 as adopted in the California
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Building Code, and further amended and adopted as NFPA 13, 1994
Edition in Appendix V.
9 -2 Whenever UBC Standard 9 -2 is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards, it shall mean NFPA 14, 1993 Edition, as amended and
adopted in Appendix V.
9 -3 Whenever UBC Standard 9 -3 is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards, it shall mean UBC Standard 9 -3 as adopted in the California
Building Code, and further amended and adopted as NFPA 13R, 1994
Edition in Appendix V.
10 -2 UFC Standard 10 -2 is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code
or the UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 72, 1993 Edition, as adopted
by the State Building Standards Commission.
10 -3 UFC Standard 10 -3 is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code
or the UFC Standards, it shall mean NFPA 72, 1993 Edition, as
adopted by the State Building Standards Commission.
74 -1 UFC Standard 74 -1 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix V; Part II
is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards, it shall mean NFPA 50, 1990 Edition, as adopted in Appendix
V.
81 -1 UFC Standard 81 -1 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix V; Part II
is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards, it shall mean NFPA 231, 1990 Edition, as adopted in
Appendix V.
81 -2 UFC Standard 81 -2 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix V; Part II
is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards, it shall mean NFPA 231C, 1991 Edition, as adopted in
Appendix V.
2. U.F.C. Standard 52 -1 is hereby amended by deleting Chapter 5 Residential
Fueling Facilities and Chapter 6 Referenced Publications and substituting
with a new Chapter 5 Residential Fueling Facilities as follows:
Chapter 5 Residential Fueling Facilities
55 =1 Vehicle Fueling Appliances
5 -1.1 Vehicle fueling appliances shall be installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with this Chapter, Uniform Fire Code Article 52, the
Mechanical Code and the Plumbing Code as adopted.
5 -1.2 For vehicle fueling permits see Section 105 of the adopted Uniform Fire
Code.
5 -1.3 Vehicle fueling appliances shall not exceed a flow rate of 10 standard
cubic feet per minute (4.72 L /s) at a discharge rate of 4,000 psi (276 bars)
at NTP. Vehicle fueling appliances installed at Group R Occupancies
shall not exceed a flow rate of 5 standard cubic feet per minute (2.36
L /s) at a discharge rate of 4,000 psi (276 bars) at NTP.
5 -2 Location and Installation
5 -2.1 General
5 -2.1.1 Vehicle fueling appliances shall be installed outside of buildings. The
appliance shall be a minimum of 3 feet (914 mm) from property lines
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and building openings. When approved by the chief, vehicle fueling
appliances may be installed indoors when installed in accordance
with Section 5 -3.2.1 and Uniform Fire Code Article 52 as adopted.
5 -2.1.2 Vehicle fueling appliances shall be fastened to a foundation to resist
the loads in accordance with the adopted Uniform Building Code.
5 -2.1.3
Equipment related to the vehicle fueling appliance shall be protected
to minimize the possibilities of physical damage. When subject to
vehicle impact damage, fueling appliances shall be provided with
vehicular impact protection. See Section 8001.9 General Safety
Precautions of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
5 -2.1.4 The vehicle fueling appliance shall be located so as to prevent damage
resulting from flooding, ice build -up or blockage of ventilation.
5 -2.2 Appliance Vent Lines
5 -2.2.1 Vehicle fuel appliances shall be provided with an approved method
to discharge methane outdoors as the result of the operation of a
relief valve or device.
5 -2.2.2
Relief valves or devices shall be provided with an approved means of
safely discharging natural gas outside of buildings. The method
employed shall be designed such that the design flow capacity of the
relief valve or device is not restricted.
5 -2.2.3 Relief valves or devices shall be terminated in accordance with the
following minimum requirements:
1. Relief valves or devices shall terminate a minimum of 3 inches
(914 mm) from sources of ignition.
2. Relief valves or devices shall terminate a minimum of 36 inches
(914 mm) horizontally and 12 inches (305 mm) vertically above
openings or vents into buildings or a space where flammable
vapors are likely to accumulate.
3. Relief valves or devices shall not terminate within 5 feet (1524
mm) of sidewalks or paths of egress.
5 -2.2.4 Relief valves or devices shall be terminated so as to revent the entry of
water, insects, ice or other materials.
5 -2.3 Hoses
5 -2.3.1 Hoses used for the supply of natural gas to the vehicle fueling
appliance for the dispensing of natural gas into motor vehicles shall be in
accordance with Section 5 -2.3.
5 -2.3.2 A single hose, a maximum of 3 feet (914 mm) in length, may be
used to terminate the natural gas
supply into the intake of the vehicle
fueling appliance. The hose shall be
installed when it is necessary to
prevent abrasion damage resulting
from vibration at the compressor
intake or discharge.
5 -2.3.3 The use of hoses for dispensing of natural gas from a vehicle
fueling appliance into a motor vehicle shall be in accordance with the
following minimum requirements:
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1. The maximum length of hose shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm).
2. Hoses shall be protected from abrasion, mechanical damage and
being driven over.
3. The number of hoses which may be used for the dispensing of
natural gas into motor vehicles shall be in accordance with the
appliance's listing.
4. The vehicle dispensing hose shall be equipped with a breakaway
connection. Operation of the breakaway connection shall stop
the flow of natural gas from the vehicle fueling appliance. The
maximum force necessary to effect breakaway shall be 40 pounds
(18.1 kg) in any horizontal direction.
5 -2.4 Signage
5 -2.4.1 Signs concerning the safe operation of vehicle fueling
appliances shall be provided in accordance with Section 5-
2.4.
5 -2.4.2 "NO SMOKING WITHIN 3 FEET" signs shall be
provided at the vehicle fueling appliance.
5 -2.4.3 "TURN OFF IGNITION BEFORE FUELING" signs
shall be provided at the vehicle fueling appliance.
5 -2.4.4 Approved "CNG COMPRESSOR EMERGENCY
ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT" signs shall be provided
at the electrical disconnect switch.
5 -2.5 Electrical Disconnect
5 -2.5.1 An emergency electrical disconnect switch shall be
provided in an approved location not less than 5 feet
(1524 mm), but not exceeding 25 feet (7620 mm) away
from the vehicle fueling appliance. The disconnect switch
shall be in view of the vehicle fueling appliance.
5-3 Dispensing of CNG
5 -3.1 The exterior and interior dispensing of natural gas into
motor vehicles shall be in accordance with Section 5 -3.
5 -3.2 The exterior dispensing of natural gas into motor vehicles
shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of this Standard and
Article 52 of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
5 -3.3
The fueling of vehicles inside of buildings shall be limited
to Group B, F, H, S and U Occupancies when not
attached to Group R Occupancies. Interior dispensing of
natural gas shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of this
Standard, the mechanical ventilation requirements of
Section 4 -4.3.4 and the gas detection requirements of
Section 4- 4.3.5. Activation or failure of the mechanical
ventilation system or activation or failure of the gas
detection system shall shut off power to the vehicle
fueling appliance.
5_4 Maintenance and Inspection
5 -4.1 Installation and maintenance of vehicle fueling appliances
shall be in accordance with the manufacturers'
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instructions and listing.
5 -4.2 A water - resistant tag, label or other approved means shall
be affixed to the vehicle fueling appliance which identifies
that the appliance has been serviced in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
SECTION 9003 is hereby amended by identifying existing SECTION 9003
RECOGNIZED STANDARDS as 9003.1, amending Section 9003.1 a.2
American National Standards Institute —ANSI Standards by adding new subsections
a.2.10. ANSI /IEEE 484 and a.2.11. ANSI /IEEE 937, and adding a new Section 9003.2
Adopted NFPA Standards as follows:
Section 9003.1 - a.2.10. ANSI /IEEE 484 Recommended Practice for Installation of
Large -Lead Storage Batteries for Generating Stations and Substations
Section 9003.1 - a.2.11. ANSI /IEEE 937 Recommended Practice for Installation
and Maintenance of Lead -Acid Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Section 9003.2 Adopted NFPA Standards. See Appendix V of this code for a list
of National Fire Protection Association Standards and amendments thereto, which
are adopted as a part of this code.
(23) APPENDIX I -B LIFE - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING HIGH -RISE
BUILDINGS, SECTION 1 —SCOPE and Section 6.1, item 2 Special Provisions and
Alternatives, Automatic Sprinklers are hereby deleted and the following substituted:
SECTION 1— SCOPE. These provisions apply to all existing high -rise buildings
constructed prior to the adoption of this appendix, each having floors used for
human occupancy located 75 feet (22 860 mm) or more above the lowest level of
fire department vehicle access.
Section 6.1, item 2 Automatic Sprinklers. An approved automatic fire -
extinguishing system shall be installed throughout the building in accordance with
the requirements of NFPA 13 as adopted in Appendix V of this code. In addition
to the main water supply, a secondary on -site supply of water equal to the
hydraulically calculated sprinkler design demand plus 100 gallons (378.5 L) per
minute additional for the total standpipe system shall be provided. This supply
shall be automatically available if the principal supply fails and shall have a duration
of 30 minutes.
Sprinkler control valves and waterflow detecting devices shall be provided at the
lateral connection to the riser on each floor.
(24) APPENDIX II -A SECTION 18— UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES is hereby deleted
and the following substituted:
SECTION 18— UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
The chief 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:
18.1. Difficult terrain.
18.2. Danger of erosion.
18.3. 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.
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18.4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
18.5. 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.
(25) APPENDIX II -A SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE
AREAS is hereby amended by adding a new SECTION 25 —USE OF EQUIPMENT
as follows:
SECTION 25 —USE OF EQUIPMENT
25.1 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.
25.2 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.
25.3 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.
25.4 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.
25.5 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 the turbocharger is in effective mechanical
condition.
(26) APPENDIX II -A SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE
AREAS is hereby amended by adding a new SECTION 26— NOTICE OF SPARK
ARRESTER REQUIREMENT as follows:
SECTION 26— NOTICE OF SPARK ARRESTER REQUIREMENT
No person shall sell, offer for sale, lease, or rent to any person any internal
combustion engine subject to the provisions of Section 25 and not subject to the
provisions of Section 13005 of the Health and Safety Code, unless he provides a
written notice to the purchaser or bailee, at the time of sale or at the time of
entering into the lease or rental contract, stating that it is a violation of the
UFC to use or operate the engine in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area,
unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 25,
maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped
and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 27.
(27) APPENDIX II -A SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE
AREAS is hereby amended by adding a new SECTION 27 —FUEL
MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION as follows:
SECTION 27 —FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION
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All new buildings to be built or installed in areas containing combustible vegetation
shall comply with the following:
27.1 Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved
by the chief concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative
map.
27.2 Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the
chief prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
27.3 The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the
Orange County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines for
High Fire Hazard Areas.
27.4 The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any
alterations to the fuel modification shall be approved by the chief.
27.5 All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in
accordance with the approved plan.
(28) APPENDIX II -D RIFLE RANGES is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph
to SECTION 1— PERMITS as follows:
The requirement for a permit shall apply to indoor or outdoor firing, shooting
or target ranges established, maintained or operated for the discharging of a rifle,
pistol, revolver, shotgun or firearm.
(29) APPENDIX II -E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLANS AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS is hereby deleted and
the following is substituted:
APPENDIX II -E CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION PACKET. Hazardous
materials inventories shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the Orange
County Fire Authority Chemical Classification Packet.
(30) APPENDIX II -F PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR MOTOR
VEHICLE FUEL- DISPENSING STATIONS OUTSIDE BUILDINGS is hereby
deleted and the following is substituted:
APPENDIX II -F PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR MOTOR
VEHICLE FUEL- DISPENSING STATIONS OUTSIDE BUILDINGS. Storage and
dispensing of motor fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles from protected
aboveground tanks located outside buildings shall be in accordance with Orange
County Fire Authority Guidelines for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Motor
Vehicle Fuel- Dispensing Stations Outside Buildings.
(31) APPENDIX III -A FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby
amended by deleting the exception in 5.2 Buildings Other than One- and Two -
Family Dwellings and substituting the following:
EXCEPTION: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent, as approved
by the chief. may be allowed when the building is provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler system. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1,500
gallons per minute (5677.5 L /min.).
(32) APPENDIX III -B FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is
hereby amended by adding the following ending paragraph to SECTION 5
DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS and deleting TABLE NO. A- III -B -1
NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS and substituting the
following:
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SECTION 5— DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS.
Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for
protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at
spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet (304 800 mm) to provide for transportation hazards.
Where such streets are provided with median dividers which can not be crossed by
firefighters pulling hose lines, or arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic
lanes and having a traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing
shall not exceed 1,000 feet (304 800 mm) on each side of the street and be arranged on
an alternate basis.
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TABLE NO. A- III -B -1
DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
OCCUPANCY
MAXIMUM HYDRANT
SPACING (FEET)1
MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM
HYDRANT TO ANY /ALL
POINTS OF THE EXTERIOR
OF A STRUCTURE (FEET)6
COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL2
300 feet (91 440 mm)
150 feet (45 720 mm)
RESIDENTIAL OTHER
THAN DETACHED ONE- AND
TWO- FAMILY DWELLINGS2
300 feet (91 440 mm)
150 feet (45 720 mm)3
DETACHED ONE- AND
TWO- FAMILY DWELLINGS
300 feet (91 440 mm)4
250 feet (76 200 mm)5'6
Where streets are provided with median dividers which can not be crossed by firefighters pulling hose
lines, or arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes and having a traffic count of more
than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 300 feet (91 400 mm) on each side of the
street and be arranged on an alternate basis.
2 Fire hydrants shall be a minimum of 40 feet (12 192 mm) from any building with the exception of
detached one- and two - family dwellings.
3. Exception: In one- and two -story Group R, Division 1 residential occupancies containing 15 or less
dwelling units, 19 or less guest rooms, or congregate residences with an occupant load of 49 or less,
and protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system, the distance from a hydrant to any point
of the exterior of the structure may be increased to 300 feet (91 440 mm).
In three story Group R, Division 1 residential occupancies containing 24 or less dwelling units, 29 or
less guest rooms, or congregate residences with an occupant load of 64 or less, and protected by an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system, the distance from a hydrant to any point of the exterior of the
structure may be increased to 300 feet (91 440 mm).
4. In subdivisions when all homes and attached garages are protected with automatic fire sprinkler
systems, the spacing may be increased to 600 feet (182 880 mm).
5. Exception: In detached one- and two- family dwellings, the maximum distance shall be measured from
a hydrant to any point on the street or road frontage.
6 In detached one- and two- family dwellings protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system,
the distance may be increased to 300 feet (91 440 mm).
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TABLE NO. A- III -B -2
REQUIRED NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
FIRE -FLOW
REQUIREMENT (gpm).
(x 3.785 for L/min.)
MINIMUM NO.
OF HYDRANTS
1,750 or Tess
1
2,000
- 2,250
2
2,500
3
3,000
3
3,500
- 4,000
4
4,500
- 5,000
5
5,500
6
6,000
6
6,500
- 7,000
7
7,500 or more
8 or more'
' One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute (3785 Umin.) or fraction thereof.
(33) APPENDIX III -C TESTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE
SYSTEMS is hereby amended as follows:
1. Add the following opening statement:
This standard is intended to be used in conjunction with Title 19 Subchapter
5 System Service /Maintenance Requirements. Whenever Title 19
Subchapter 5 duplicates or conflicts with this standard, the former shall take
precedence.
2. Section 3.1. Class I Systems is hereby amended by adding the word "dry"
to the beginning of the sentence in Sections 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.1.3:
Section 3.1.1 Air test. Dry Class 1 systems shall be air tested... .
Section 3.1.2 Hydrostatic test. Dry Class 1 systems shall be filled... .
Section 3.1.3 Flow test. Dry Class I systems shall be flow tested... .
3. Section 3.3 Class III Systems is hereby amended as follows:
Section 3.3 Class III Systems is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3.3 Class III Systems and Systems Formerly Classified as "Wet
Class I Systems."
Section 3.3.1 Flow Test is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3.3.1 Flow test. Class III systems and systems formerly classified
as "Wet Class 1 Systems" shall be flow tested... .
Section 3.3.2 Pump test is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3.3.2 Pump test. Fire pumps shall annually be tested... .
Section 3.3.3 Outlets is hereby amended by deleting the last sentence and
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substituting the following:
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Section 3.3.3 Outlets. Approved pressure regulating or reducing devices
shall be flow tested and calibration shall be verified for required pressures
and flows.
4. APPENDIX III -C TESTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE
SYSTEMS is hereby amended by adding a new Section 4 as follows:
SECTION 4—PRIVATE HYDRANT SYSTEMS
Section 4.1 Inspection and Testing. Private hydrant systems shall be
inspected and serviced annually, and the owner shall correct any
deficiencies immediately. Hydrants shall be flushed and the system shall
be flow tested to insure that the required water supply is available. All
valves shall be tested and operated. All gaskets and caps shall be
inspected and the hydrant paint shall be maintained in good condition.
Hydrant blue- reflective street markers and protective barriers shall be
installed and maintained in good order.
(34) APPENDIX V NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF GOOD
PRACTICE is hereby deleted and the following is substituted:
APPENDIX V
ADOPTED STANDARDS
1. ADOPTION BY REFERENCE
(a) NFPA Standards. The NFPA Standards as listed in this section by
name and edition, and as published by the National Fire Protection
Association, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added,
deleted, modified or amended, are hereby adopted and incorporated as
fully as if set forth at length herein; and the provisions thereby shall be
controlling within the limits of the incorporated area of the City. One
copy of each adopted Standard is on file at the Orange County Fire
Authority, Fire Prevention Division headquarters.
1. NFPA 11A Standard for Medium- and High- Expansion Foam
Systems, 1988 1994 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
2. NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 1985
1994 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
3. NFPA 12A Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems,
1989 1992 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
4. NFPA 12B Standard on Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing Systems,
1990 Edition, as amended by subsection (b).
5. NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1-989
1994 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 2.
6. NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One -
and Two - Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes, 4989 1994 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b) and Section 3.
7. NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height, 1 -989 1994
Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 4.
8. NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose
Systems, 4990 1993 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and
Section 5.
9. NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed System, 1990 Edition, as
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amended in subsection (b).
10 NFPA 16 Standard on Deluge Foam -Water Sprinkler and Foam -
Water Spray System, 1991 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
11 NFPA 16A Recommended Practice for the Installation of Closed -
Head Foam -Water Sprinkler Systems, 488 1994 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b) and Section 6.
12 NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1990
Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
13 NFPA 17A Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1990
Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
14 NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps,
4990 1993 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
15 NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains
and Their Appurtenances, 4987 1992 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b).
16 NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary
Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 4990 1994 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b) and Section 8.
17 NFPA 50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites,
1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 9.
18 NFPA 231 Standard for General Storage, 1990 Edition, as amended
in subsection (b) and Section 10.
19 NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1991 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b) and Section 11.
20 NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems,
1994 Edition. as amended in subsection (b).
(b) General Amendments. The amendments listed below apply to all of
the NFPA Standards adopted in subsection (a) above.
1. NFPA Purpose. These NFPA Standards are adopted for the
purpose of establishing design, installation, testing and
maintenance criteria for the subjects covered therein. This
purpose takes priority over the purpose as stated in the NFPA
Standards.
2. NFPA Explanatory Material. Explanatory material included in
the form of fine print notes, in footnotes or in an appendix of the
NFPA Standards are for informational purposes and are not
adopted.
3. NFPA Alternative Material and Methods. The provisions of
Section 103.1.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, as adopted in this
Municipal Code, shall be applied to all requests to use alternative
material and methods to meet the requirements of this standard.
4. NFPA Definitions. The following definitions shall be applied to
the NFPA Standards and take priority over any similar definitions:
A. "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the official responsible for
the enforcement of the NFPA Standard.
B. "Approved" shall be defined as specified in Section 202 -A of
the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
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C. "Labeled" and "Listed" shall be defined as specified in
Section 213 -L of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
5. NFPA Referenced Publications. The publications referenced in
the text, the referenced publication chapter and reference
publication appendix of the NFPA Standards are hereby deleted
and whenever a publication is referenced, it shall mean the
following as appropriate:
A. The NFPA Standards as adopted in Appendix V or Section
9003 of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
B. The applicable article of the adopted Uniform Fire Code.
C. The applicable local ordinance such as the adopted Uniform
Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing
Code, or the Electrical Code.
D. Whenever none of the documents listed above apply,
nationally recognized standards or nationally recognized
engineering practices as approved by the chief shall apply.
6. Conflicts between NFPA and UFC or Other Adopted Codes or
Standards. Whenever an NFPA Standard contains a provision
which duplicates or conflicts with a requirement of the Uniform
Fire Code, Uniform Fire Code Standards, applicable state
regulations, or other codes and standards as adopted by local
ordinance, the provisions of the latter will take precedence.
7. NFPA Appendices. All NFPA appendices are for informational
purposes and are not adopted.
2. NFPA 13 AMENDED (as adopted in UBC Standard 9 -1)
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b) and
UBC Standard 9 -1, NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems, 1994 Edition, is further amended as follows:
Subsection 1 -6.1.1 Buildings of Undetermined Use is added as
follows:
1 -6.1.1 Buildings of Undetermined Use. When fire sprinkler systems
are required in buildings of undetermined use, they shall be designed
and installed to have a sprinkler density of not less than that required for
an Ordinary Hazard Group 3 use, with a minimum design area of 3,000
square feet (279 m2).
Use is considered undetermined if not specified 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 2 -1 General is hereby amended by deleting Exception No. 2 of
Subsection 2 -1.1 and substituting with the following:
2 -1.1 Exception No. 2: Components that do not affect system
operations such as drain valves and signs need not be listed.
Subsection 4 -6.1.1 Valves Controlling Sprinkler Systems is hereby
amended by deleting Subsection 4- 6.1.1.4 and substituting with the
following:
4- 6.1.1.4: Control valves shall be installed and positioned so that they
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are operable from the floor below. The center line of the valve shall be
no more than 7 feet (2134 mm) above finished floor.
3. NFPA 13D AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b),
NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and
Two - Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes, 1994 Edition, is further amended
as follows:
(a) Section 3 -1.1 Valves and Drains is amended by deleting Exception No.
and Exception No. 2 without substitution.
(b) Section 3 -2 Pressure Gages is deleted and the following substituted:
3 -2 Pressure Gage. At least one water pressure gage shall be installed
on the riser assembly.
(c) Section 3 -3 Piping is amended as follows:
Table 3 -3.1. Welded and seamless steel pipe, wrought -steel pipe, and
electric- resistance welded steel pipe are deleted.
Table 3 -3.5. All listings under cast iron, malleable iron, and steel are
deleted.
(d) Section 3 -6 Alarms is amended by adding the following ending
paragraph and deleting the exception without substitution:
3 -6 AlarmsThe alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service
and audible from the street that the house is addressed on. Alarms shall
be of sufficient intensity to be clearly audible in all rooms with intervening
doors closed. See A -3 -6 of this Standard.
(e) Section 4 -6 Location of Sprinklers is amended by deleting the exceptions
and substituting the following three exceptions and final paragraph:
Exception No. 1: Sprinklers are not required in bathrooms not exceeding
55 square feet (5.1 m2).
Exception No. 2: Sprinklers are not required in small clothes closets,
linen closets and pantries where the least dimension does not exceed 3
feet (914 mm), the area does not exceed 24 square feet (2.2 m2), and
the walls and ceilings are surfaced with noncombustible or fire- resistive
material as defined in the adopted Uniform Building Code.
Exception No. 3: Sprinklers may be omitted from open attached
porches, carports and similar open attached structures. Attached
garages shall be protected with listed quick- response sprinklers spaced
to protect a maximum area of 130 square feet (12.1 m2). These heads
are not required to be calculated as part of the system if the lines are
supplied by the largest piping in the system.
All attics shall be protected with intermediate temperature quick- response
heads which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by access
scuttles or mechanical equipment. Crawl spaces that are intended for use
as a living or storage area or that exceed a maximum height dimension of 5
feet (1524 mm) shall be protected with intermediate temperature quick -
response heads.
4. NFPA 13R AMENDED (as adopted in UBC Standard 9 -3)
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b) and
UBC Standard 9 -3, NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height, 1994 Edition, is further
amended as follows:
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Section 2 -4.5.6 is amended to read as follows:
Section 2 -4.5.6 Standard or quick response sprinklers shaft may be
used in areas outside dwelling units.
Section 2 -6 Location of Sprinklers Exception No. 4 is deleted and
substituted with the following:
Exception No. 4: Sprinklers may be omitted from penthouse equipment
rooms, crawl spaces, floor /ceiling spaces, elevator shafts, and other
concealed spaces that are not used or intended for living purposes or
storage. Sprinklers may also be omitted from attics which are not
located over dwelling units. When attics are separated by unit, each
unit's attic space may be protected per the Orange County Fire Authority
Guidelines for Detached One and Two Family Dwellings. All other attics
shall be protected per NFPA 13, 1994 Edition.
5. NFPA 14 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA
14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1993 Edition,
is further amended as follows:
(a) Section 2 -9 Fire Department Connections is amended as follows:
2 -9.2 Each fire department connection shall have at least two 2 -1/2 inch
(63.5 -mm) internal threaded swivel fittings, plus additional inlets as required
by the chief to support the demand of the system, having NH standard
threads ... .
(b) Section 5 -7 Minimum Pressure for System Design and Sizing of Pipe is
amended by deleting subsection (b) and the word either at the end of the
first paragraph and the letter (a) at the beginning of the second paragraph,
and by replacing the number 100 pea at the end of the second sentence in
the second paragraph with 150 psi (10.4 bars).
6. NFPA 16A AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA
16A Recommended Practice for the Installation of Closed -Head Foam -Water
Sprinkler Systems, 1988 Edition, is further amended as follows:
Section 1 -1 Scope is amended by adding a beginning paragraph as follows:
Whenever in this standard the word "recommended" is used, it means
"required," and whenever in this standard the word "should" is used, it means
"shall."
7. NFPA 24 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2 (b), NFPA
24 Standard for Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 1992
Edition, is further amended as follows:
(a) Section 1 -5 Installation Work is hereby deleted and substituted with the
following:
Section 1 -5 Installation Work. Installation work shall be done by fully
experienced and responsible contractors licensed in the state to do this
work. Work shall not begin until plans are approved and appropriate permits
secured.
(b) Section 2 -2 Public Water Systems is hereby amended by deleting Section
2 -2.6 and substituting with the following:
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Section 2 -2.6 Connections larger than 2 inches to public water systems
shall be controlled by a post indicator valve of an approved type. Where
the water authority has regulations regarding the connection of private
fire service mains, they shall apply. Where the water authority requires
backflow protection the following methods or assemblies are acceptable:
1. An above ground assembly approved by the water authority, painted
OSHA safe red and with the valves locked in the o • en • osition.
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). 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.
3. • The location of control devices shall be approved by the chief and the
water authority.
(c) Section 2 -6 Fire Department Connections is hereby amended by adding
the following to the end of Section 2 -6.2 and Section 2 -6.6:
Section 2 -6.2 ... and shall be protected from mechanical injury.
Section 2 -6.6 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.
(d) Section 3 -3 Post Indicator Valves is hereby amended by adding the
following beginning sentence to Section 3 -3.1:
Section 3 -3.1 Every system shall have a separate connection from the
private fire main.
(e) Section 3 -4 Valves in Pits is hereby amended by adding the following to
Section 3-4.1:
Section 3 -4.1 Where it is impractical to provide a post indicator valve, valves
shall be permitted to be placed in valve rooms accessible from exterior, on
exterior risers or on interior risers with indicating posts arranged for outside
operations, or in pits with permission of the authority having jurisdiction.
(f) Section 3 -5 Sectional Valves is hereby amended by adding the words
"post indicator type" in front of the words "Sectional controlling valves" on
line 2 of Section 3 -5.1.
(g) Section 7 -2 Coating and Lining of Pipe is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7 -2 Coating and Lining of Pipe. All ferrous metal pipe shall be
lined, and steel -pipe shall be coated and wrapped, with joints coated and
wrapped after assembly. All ferrous pipe and 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.
(h) Section 8 -5 Pipe Joint Assembly is hereby amended by adding the words
"assembly and prior to poly- tube" before the last word "installation" in the
paragraph in Section 8 -5.2.
(i) Section 8 -9 Testing Underground Systems is hereby amended by adding
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a beginning sentence to Section 8 -9.2 as follows:
Section 8 -9.2 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.
8. NFPA 37 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA
37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and
Gas Turbines, 1990 Edition, is further amended as follows:
(a) Section 2- 1.1.2.2 General Locations is amended by deleting the last
paragraph without substitution.
(b) Section 2- 1.1.2.3 General Locations is amended by deleting the last
sentence without substitution.
(c) New Section 2- 1.1.2.4 General Locations is added as follows:
2- 1.1.2.4 Doors, windows and louvered openings shall be located on exterior
walls only. When such openings are located below openings in another
story or Tess than 10 feet (3048 mm) from doors, windows or louvered
openings of the same building, they shall be protected by a fire assembly
having a 3/4 hour rating. Such fire assemblies shall be fixed, automatic or
self - closing.
Combustion engines and gas turbines used for emergency power shall not
be located in a room or area used for any other purpose.
9. NFPA 50 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA
50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, 1990 Edition, is
further amended as specified in the Uniform Fire Code Standard 74 -1 Part 1.
10 NFPA 231 AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA
231 Standard for General Storage, 1990 Edition, is further amended as
specified in the adopted Uniform Fire Code Standard 81 -1 Part 1.
11 NFPA 231C AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA
231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1991 Edition, is further amended
as specified in the adopted Uniform Fire Code Standard 81 -2 Part 1.
(35) APPENDIX VI -A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLASSIFICATION is hereby
amended by adding the following beginning paragraph to SECTION 1— SCOPE:
If confusion or conflict occurs with chemical classification, final determination shall
be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority's chemical classification
database.
(36) APPENDIX VI -E REQUIRED SEPARATION DISTANCES FOR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIALS is hereby amended as follows:
(a) A beginning paragraph is added as follows:
Whenever the word "recommended" is used in Appendix VI -E, it means
"required."
(b) The first sentence of the first paragraph as printed in Appendix VI -E (UFC 1994
Edition) is deleted and the following substituted:
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The following information is adopted for use in applying Article 77.
SECTION III: Findings —The following changes and modifications to the 1994
Uniform Fire Code, as recommended by the City Building Official and Fire Marshal, are
hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions.
Section 4117 of the Public Resources Code independently authorizes cities to enact
local fire protection ordinances, including fire sprinkler requirements, which "may be
more restrictive than state statutes in order to meet local fire hazard conditions."
Section 18941.5 of the Health and Safety Code clearly provides that cities retain the
police power under the California Constitution to enact more stringent building
standards, including fire sprinkler requirements, which cities find reasonably necessary
due to local conditions.
Section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code expressly authorizes cities to make
changes in the California Building Standards Code, including changes to the fire
sprinkler requirements, which cities find reasonably necessary due to local conditions.
The Fire Marshal and Building Official have recommended that changes and
modifications be made to the 1994 Codes, and have advised that certain of said
changes and modifications to the Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition, and the Uniform
Fire Code Standards, 1994 Edition, are reasonably necessary due to local conditions
within the City of Cypress, and have further advised that the remainder of the said
changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern
themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes, or are reasonably necessary to
safeguard life and property within the City of Cypress.
A. UFC Section 1003.2.2 Required Installation of Automatic Fire- Extinguishing
Systems, All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3, and Group U (impacts
corresponding Title 24 Section 904.2) is amended by deleting the words
"Division 3, and Group U," and adding an item 6 and adding Group U Occupancies
to this section as follows:
Section 1003.2.2 Required Installation of Automatic Fire - Extinguishing Systems,
All Occupancies except Group R.
6. In all new buildings or structures when the gross square footage thereof exceeds
6,000 square feet (588 m2) or more than 2 stories in height.
For the purpose of this section, area separation walls shall not define separate
buildings.
B. UFC Section 1003.2.8 Group R Occupancies (impacts corresponding Title 24
Section 904.2) is hereby deleted and the following substituted:
Section 1003.2.8 Group R Occupancies. All new Group R Occupancies shall be
equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Residential or quick- response
standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of
the building.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls shall not define
separate buildings.
EXCEPTION: In reconstruction or remodeling of existing Group R, Division 3,
detached one- and two- family dwellings where the cost of installing an approved
automatic residential sprinkler system exceeds 5 percent of the reconstruction
or remodeling cost, with the approval of the chief, the required sprinkler system
may be omitted.
C. UFC Section 1003.2 Required Installations (impacts corresponding Title 24
Section 904.2) is hereby amended by adding Section 1003.2.9 as follows:
Section 1003.2.9 All Occupancies, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. In
addition to all other relevant provisions of this code and amendments thereto, all new
construction and reconstructed structures located in Very High Fire Hazard Severity
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Zones shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Climatic conditions:
1. The City 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 foehn (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 and predispose the
area to large destructive fires (conflagration).
2. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding
conditions. 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.
3. 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 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.
Topographical conditions:
1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical
condition, which is common in the City of Cypress and throughout Orange County.
2. 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 to protect occupants and
property.
Geological conditions:
1. The City of Cypress is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport-
Inglewood Fault, located west of the city, poses the greatest hazard to life and
property. It is believed that this fault is capable of generating a maximum credible
7.5 magnitude earthquake. Because of the degree of city's urbanization and close
proximity to a major fault, the risk of structural damage and loss of life due to
ground shaking is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires.
During a major earthquake, fire department resources would be extremely taxed,
and the ability to respond to fires would be complicated and in some cases
impossible. On -site fire- extinguishing systems would provide a degree of protection
from fires even if water mains are damaged or destroyed.
D. UFC Section 1004 - STANDPIPES (impacts corresponding Title 24 Section
904.5) is hereby amended by deleting Section 1004.2 Required Installation and
substituting the following:
Section 1004.2 Required Installations. Standpipe systems shall be provided as set
forth in Table No. 1004 -A and the provisions of this section. Every new building with
any horizontal dimension greater than 300 feet (91 440 mm) shall be provided with
either access doors or hose outlets located so that all portions of the building can be
reached with 150 feet (45 720 mm) of hose from an access door or hose outlet.
Required access doors shall be located in the exterior wall of the building and shall be
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accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not Tess than 3
feet (914 mm) in width nor 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2 -1/2 inches (63 mm) in size with an approved valve. The
water supply for the hose outlets shall be provided:
1. By a separate main supplied trom the system side of the check valve at the fire
department connection, or
2. From an adjacent section of the sprinkler system arranged to allow the hose outlets
to deliver water when the sprinklered system, or a portion of the system that
protects the area served by the hose outlet, is shut off.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Topographical conditions:
1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical
condition, which is common in the City of Cypress and Orange County.
2. Large commercial /industrial buildings, with a horizontal dimension of 300 feet or
greater, create an unusual topographical condition. Portions of these buildings
cannot be reached with a fire hose line on initial attack.
3. 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 additional on -site fire fighting resources.
E. UFC Section 1008 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR HIGH -RISE BUILDINGS
(impacts corresponding Title 24 Section 403) is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1008.1 Scope. In addition to other applicable requirements of these
regulations, the provisions of this section have been amended to identify high -
rise buildings as any structure 55 feet or greater in height above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle access. This section also requires a roof -top
emergency access and evacuation facility on all buildings 75 feet or greater in
height with an occupancy classification of Group B, or Group R, Division 1.
Optional provisions are provided for buildings with a roof slope greater than 4 in
12.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Topographical conditions:
1. The City of Cypress has an urban atmosphere which is reflected in building and
building complex design and features. Landscaping and other building features
often preclude or greatly limit approach or operational access by fire department
vehicles. The UBC high -rise provisions were developed to provide for fire
department laddering capabilities and response time in a downtown Los Angeles or
New York City setting. These older cities typically have high -rise buildings which
are constructed close to the street, but in Cypress and Orange County, high -rise
buildings typically have side yards and landscaping.
2. The high -rise building itself creates an unusual topographical condition. High -rise
building fire history shows that many people evacuate to the roof area, especially if
they are above the fire floor. Utilization of helicopters is very common in these
types of fires and is often the only method which can be used for evacuation or
access to the fire.
F. Article 11 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (impacts corresponding Title
24 Section 3102). Section 1109 - CONTROL OF SOURCES OF IGNITION has
been amended to require chimney spark arresters on all new devices that burn any
solid or liquid fuel. This protection is necessary because of the area climatic
conditions.
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Climatic conditions:
1. The City of Cypress is located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate. It
annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no
precipitation, which causes extreme drying of vegetation and common building
materials.
2. The City of Cypress is also subject to extreme foehn (Santa Ana) wind conditions
which further contribute to drying and rapid spread of fire.
3. These climatic conditions combine to create a unique situation where vegetation
and building materials are the driest during the winter months. Fireplaces are most
frequently used during this time, and flying embers become a hazard for building
materials or vegetation in the general area.
G. UFC Section 5202 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Motor Vehicle Fuel -
Dispensing Stations is amended to let the chief approve temporary
aboveground fuel tanks within certain guidelines which are consistent with motor
vehicle fuel dispensing from exterior storage aboveground tanks.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Geological conditions:
1. The City is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport- Inglewood
Fault is close to the City, and poses the greatest hazard to life and property. It is
believed that this fault is capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude
earthquake. Because of the degree of the City's urbanization and close proximity
to a major fault, the risk of a potential spill of flammable /combustible liquids at
these locations is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires.
During a major earthquake, fire department resources would be extremely taxed,
and the ability to respond to fires and spills of flammable combustible liquids would
be complicated and in some cases impossible.
Topographical conditions:
1. The City has an urban atmosphere which is reflected in building and building
complex design and features.
Landscaping and other building features often preclude or greatly limit approach
or operational access by fire department vehicles. With the dense urban areas
close together, the chance of a spill or spread of such chemicals is a
considerable threat.
H. UFC Article 64 Stationary Lead -acid Battery Systems is added to be
consistent with the 1995 Uniform Fire Code Supplement.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Geological conditions:
1. The City is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport- Inglewood
Fault is close to the City, and poses the greatest hazard to life and property. It is
believed that this fault is capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude
earthquake. Because of the City's urbanization and close proximity to a major
fault, the risk of a potential hazardous spill of battery acid is considerable at these
locations, along with power interruptions which could affect the safety and
operations of such sites.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires.
During a major earthquake, fire department resources would be extremely taxed,
and the ability to respond to fires and spills of battery acid at such sites would be
complicated and in some cases impossible.
I. UFC Article 80 Hazardous Materials, Section 8001 Exterior Storage is added
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to be consistent with the 1995 Uniform Fire Code Supplement.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Geological conditions:
1. The City is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport- Inglewood
Fault is close to the City, and poses the greatest hazard to life and property. It is
believed that this fault is capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude
earthquake. Because of the City's urbanization and close proximity to a major
fault, the risk of a potential hazardous materials spill is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires.
During a major earthquake, fire department resources would be extremely taxed,
and the ability to respond to fires and spills of hazardous materials would be
complicated and in some cases impossible.
Topographical conditions:
1. The City has an urban atmosphere which is reflected in building and building
complex design and features. Landscaping and other building features often
preclude or greatly limit approach or operational access by fire department
vehicles. With the dense urban areas close together, the chance of a spill or
spread of hazardous materials is a considerable threat.
J.
UFC Article 90 Standards, UFC Standard 52 -1, Section 9002.2 is amended
and is consistent with the 1995 Uniform Fire Code Supplement and provides for
residential fueling of compressed natural gas vehicles.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Geological conditions:
1. The City is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport- Inglewood
Fault is close to the City, and poses the greatest hazard to life and property. It is
believed that this fault is capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude
earthquake. Because of the degree of the City's urbanization and close proximity
to a major fault, the risk of a potential leak of compressed natural gas at various
locations throughout the City is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires.
During a major earthquake, fire department resources would be extremely taxed,
and the ability to respond to fires and leaks as a result of compressed natural gas
would be complicated and in some cases impossible.
Topographical conditions:
1. The City has an urban atmosphere which is reflected in building and building
complex design and features. Landscaping and other building features often
preclude or greatly limit approach or operational access by fire department
vehicles. With the dense urban area, the chance of a leak and ensuing fire from
compressed natural gas is considerable after a major earthquake. Density of
residential occupancies increases the threat if a leak or fire occurs.
K. Appendix I -B Life - safety Requirements for Existing High -rise Buildings the
Scope and Section 6.1 item 2 Special Provisions and Alternatives,
Automatic Sprinklers is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Section 6.1, item 2 Automatic Sprinklers. An approved automatic fire -
extinguishing system shall be installed throughout the building in accordance
with the requirements of NFPA 13 as adopted in Appendix V of this code. In
addition to the main water supply, a secondary on -site supply of water equal to
the hydraulically calculated sprinkler design demand plus 100 gallons (378.5 L)
per minute additional for the total standpipe system shall be provided. This
supply shall have a duration of 30 minutes and shall be automatically available
if the principal supply fails.
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Sprinkler control valves and waterflow detecting devices shall be provided at the
lateral connection to the riser on each floor.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Climatic conditions:
1. The City 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 foehn (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds up to 70
m.p.h, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme
drying of vegetation and common building materials and predispose the area to
large destructive fires (conflagration).
2. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding
conditions. 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.
3. 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 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.
Topographical conditions:
1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical
condition, which is common in the City of Cypress and throughout Orange County.
2. 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 to protection occupants and
property.
Geological conditions:
1. The City of Cypress is located in an area of hign seismic activity. The Newport-
Inglewood Fault, located north of the city, poses the greatest hazard to life and
property. It is believed that this fault is capable of generating a maximum credible
7.5 magnitude earthquake. Because of the city's degree of urbanization and close
proximity to a major fault, the risk of structural damage and loss of life due to
ground shaking is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires.
During a major earthquake, fire department resources would be extremely taxed,
and the ability to respond to fires would be complicated and in some cases
impossible. On -site fire- extinguishing systems would provide a degree of protection
from fires even if water mains are damaged or destroyed.
L. Appendix V, Adopted Standards Section 2 (impacts corresponding Section
3503 of Title 24)
1. NFPA 13,1994 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is amended (as
adopted in UBC Standards 9 -1), to address Buildings of Undetermined Use,
and Concealed Spaces.
2. NFPA 13D, 1994 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two
Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes is amended to address Valves and
Drains, Pressure Gauges, Alarms, and Locations of Sprinklers.
3. NFPA 13R, 1994 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
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in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height is amended to
cover areas where sprinklers may be omitted.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Climatic conditions:
1. The City 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 foehn (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds up to 70
m.p.h, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme
drying of vegetation and common building materials and predispose the area to
large destructive fires (conflagration).
2. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding
conditions. 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.
3. 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 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.
Topographical conditions:
1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical
condition which is common in the City of Cypress and throughout Orange County.
2. 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 to protection occupants and
property.
Geological conditions:
1. The City of Cypress is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport-
Inglewood Fault, located west of the city, poses the greatest hazard to life and
property. It is believed that this fault is capable of generating a maximum credible
7.5 magnitude earthquake. Because of the city's degree of urbanization and close
proximity to a major fault, the risk of structural damage and Toss of life due to
ground shaking is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires.
During a major earthquake fire department resources would be extremely taxed,
and the ability to respond to fires would be complicated and in some cases
impossible. On -site fire- extinguishing systems would provide a degree of protection
from fires even if water mains are damaged or destroyed.
4. NFPA 14, 1993 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and
Hose Systems is amended to cover Fire Department Connections, and
Minimum Pressure for System Design and Sizing of Pipe.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Climatic conditions:
1. The City 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 foehn (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds up to
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and exceeding 70 m.p.h, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions
cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials and predispose
the area to large destructive fires (conflagration).
2. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding
conditions. 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.
3. 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 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.
Topographical conditions:
1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical
condition which is common in the City of Cypress and throughout Orange County.
2. 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 to protection occupants and
property.
3. The increased pressure is necessary for the system to function utilizing the
standard Orange County Fire Authority equipment. It is also necessary to
compensate for the design factors which created the inadequate standpipe system
design at the fatal fire in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 23, 1991. The
amendments address the issues which were brought forth in this fire. They are
consistent with the Los Angeles City and County Fire Departments' requirements
and reflect changes which are proposed to the national standard for standpipe
design, NFPA 14.
Geological conditions:
1. The City of Cypress is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport-
Inglewood Fault, located northwest of the City, poses the greatest hazard to life
and property. It is believed that this fault is capable of generating a maximum
credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Because of the city's degree of urbanization
and close proximity to a major fault, the risk of structural damage and loss of life
due to ground shaking is considerable.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires.
During a major earthquake fire department resources would be extremely taxed,
and the ability to respond to fires would be complicated and in some cases
impossible. On -site fire- extinguishing systems would provide a degree of protection
from fires even if water mains are damaged or destroyed.
5. NFPA 24, 1992 Edition, Standard for Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances is amended to cover Installation Work, Public Water Systems,
Fire Department Connections, Post Indicator Valves, Valves in Pits, Sectional
Valves, Coating and Lining of Pipe, Pipe Joint Assembly, and Testing
Underground Systems.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following conditions:
Climatic conditions:
1. The City of Cypress is located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate. It
annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no
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precipitation. Hot, dry foehn (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds up to 70
m.p.h, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme
drying of vegetation and common building materials and predispose the area to
large destructive fires (conflagration).
2. The climate in the City of Cypress alternates between extended periods of drought
and brief flooding conditions. 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.
3. 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 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 system will also
reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent. This is the
only method of water conservation available for firefighting activities.
Topographical conditions:
1. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical
condition which is common in the City of Cypress and throughout Orange County.
2. 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 additional on -site fire fighting resources to protect occupants and property.
Geological conditions:
1. The City of Cypress is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport-
Inglewood Fault, located west of the city, poses the greatest hazard to life and
property. It is believed that this fault is capable of generating a maximum credible
7.5 magnitude earthquake. Because of the city's degree of urbanization and close
proximity to a major fault, the risk of structural damage and loss of life due to
ground shaking is considerable. This threat is compounded by the city's location
on the Norwalk fault.
2. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires.
During a major earthquake fire department resources would be extremely taxed,
and the ability to respond to fires would be complicated and in some cases
impossible. On -site fire- extinguishing systems would provide a degree of protection
from fires even if water mains are damaged or destroyed.
3. Soil conditions throughout the Orange County area and the City are extremely
corrosive and have an adverse effect on underground fire sprinkler system piping,
joints, and valves.
SECTION III: This Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, ( "CEQA "), 14 California Code of Regulations 15061(b)(3).
SECTION IV: Severability
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 sections, subsections, clauses,
phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cypress held on the
26th day of February 1996, and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting
held on the 11th day of March 1996.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
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MAYOR OF TH C 1 OF CYPRESS
I, LILLIAN M. HAINA, 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 11th day of March , 1996, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Age, Carroll , Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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