Ordinance No. 8972 ('
ORDINANCE NO. 897
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 1991 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND THE 1991
UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS.
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, 1991 edition, with appendices I -A through V -A and VI -E
excluding appendices II -E, II -F and IV -A,
(b) Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1991 edition"
SECTION II: Section 5 -4 of Chapter 5 of the Cypress City Code is hereby
amended and added to as follows as follows:
"SECTION 5 -4 Uniform Fire Codes - Amendments, additions and deletions.
(a) The following amendments are to the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 edition adopted
by this Chapter:
(1) Section 2.101 Authority for Enforcement is amended by adding a final
paragraph to read as follows:
The Building Official and Fire Official shall work in cooperation to enforce
the amendments to the following Sections:
Section 10.301 Premises Identification
Section 10.507 Required Installations of Automatic
Fire- extinguishing Systems
Section 10.509 Permissible Sprinkler Omissions
Section 10.510 Standpipes, Where Required
Section 10.514 High -Rise Buildings
Section 11.505 Chimney Spark Arresters
Appendix I -A
Section 6.
Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings
Other Than High -rise, Smoke Detectors
(2) Section 2.304 (a) Uniform Fire Code Standards is amended as follows:
(a) Amend the Uniform Fire Code Standards as follows:
14 -1 UFC Standard 14 -1 is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code or
the UFC Standards it shall mean NFPA 72, 1990 Edition, as adopted by the
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State Building Standards Commission.
14 -2 UFC Standard 14 -2 is deleted and whenever it is referenced in this code or
the UFC Standards it shall mean NFPA 72 E, 1990 Edition, as adopted by
the State Building Standards Commission.
74 -1 UFC Standard 74 -1 Part I is adopted as specified in Appendix V; and 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; and 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; and 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.
(b) Add the following:
38 -1 Whenever UBC Standard 38 -1 is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards it shall mean NFPA 13, 1989 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
38 -2 Whenever UBC Standard 38 -2 is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards it shall mean NFPA 14, 1990 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
38 -3 Whenever UBC Standard 38 -3 is referenced in this code or the UFC
Standards it shall mean NFPA 13R, 1989 Edition, as adopted in Appendix V.
(3) Identify existing Subsection (b) Recognized Standards as (c) and add a new
Section 2.304 (b) Adopted NFPA Standards to read as follows:
(b) 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.
(4) Section 4.108 Permit Required is amended as follows:
(a) Section 4.108 is amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
The permit fees to the City shall be in an amount established by resolution
of the City Council.
(b) section 4.108 is further amended as follows:
f.1 Delete Subsection f.1. Fire hydrants and water - control valves without
substitution.
f.3 Add new items I and J to Subsection f.3. Flammable or combustible
liquids to read as follows:
I. To create or maintain a monitoring well for underground storage of
flammable or combustible liquids.
G. To install or maintain an underground storage piping and vapor recovery
system.
g.2 Add a new Subsection g.2. General use permit to read as follows:
g.2. General use permit. To hold an activity or operation that is not
specifically addressed by other permits, but which is likely to produce
conditions hazardous to life or property.
0.2. Amend Subsection o.2 Open burning by adding a sentence as follows:
Open burning permits shall include:
A. Bonfires/ rubbish fires, including construction sites.
B. Recreational fire /burning in a public place
0.5. A new Subsection o.5 Open flame devices in marinas, is added to read
as follows:
0.5 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.
0.6. A new Subsection o.6 Oil and natural gas wells is added to read as
follows:
0.6 011 and natural gas wells. To drill, own, operate, or maintain an oil or
natural gas well.
(5) Section 10.301(a) Premises Identification, General is deleted and substitute
the following:
Sec. 10.301. (a) General. Approved numbers or addresses shall be
placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly
visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers
shall contrast with their background. Any commercial building occupied by
more than one business shall have numbers or addresses placed on or
immediately adjacent to all doors that would allow fire department access in an
emergency situation. In no case shall the numbers be less than 4 (four) inches
for residential and 6 (six) inches for commercial with a 1 (one) inch stroke.
Multiple units (i.e., apartments, condominiums, townhouses, businesses,
etc.) having entrance doors not visible from the street or road shall have
approved numbers grouped for all businesses within each structure and
positioned so as to be plainly visible from the street or road. Said numbers
may be grouped on the wall of the structure or on a substantial mounting post
independent of the structure.
(6) Section 10.401 Water Supplied for Fire Protection, General is amended by
adding a sentence as follows:
Private dwellings exceeding 3,600 square feet in total area shall be evaluated
for fire flow requirements by the Chief.
Section 10.501 (a) Installation and Maintenance of Fire - protection and Life -
safety Systems, General is amended by adding two paragraphs to read as
follows:
(7)
Use of halogenated agent fire extinguishing systems and portable
extinguishers shall be limited to applications where a clean agent is necessary
to extinguish fire efficiently without damaging the equipment or area being
protected, or where the use of alternate agents can cause a hazard to
personnel in the area.
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal also 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)
(8) Section 10.507 (a) Required Installations of Automatic Fire- extinguishing
Systems, General is amended by adding four paragraphs as follows:
Automatic fire - extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the
NFPA standards as adopted in Appendix V of this code.
When a residential sprinkler system is provided as specified in NFPA 13R as
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adopted in Appendix V of this code, exceptions to, or reductions in, code
requirements allowed because of the installation of an automatic fire -
extinguishing system are not permitted.
For the purpose of applying this section a new building shall include: an
existing building undergoing construction in which the reconstruction value
exceeds $50,000 and the area undergoing remodeling or reconstruction is 75
percent or more of the building floor area , with construction occurring over a
period not to exceed two years (730 days). In existing buildings area
separation walls shall define separate buildings.
EXCEPTION: When it is determined that the cost of installing the fire -
extinguishing system would create an unreasonable hardship. An unreasonable
hardship would be if the cost of the system exceeds five percent of the
valuation of the construction.
Section 10.507 (b) Required Installations of Automatic Fire - extinguishing
Systems, All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3 and Group M is
amended by adding an item 5 as follows:
5. In all new buildings or structures when the gross square footage thereof
exceeds 6,000 square feet or more than two (2) stories in height.
EXCEPTION: Open parking structures classified as a B -3 occupancy.
For the purposes of item 5, area separation walls shall not define separate
buildings.
An approved automatic sprinkler system required by item 5 may be used for
fire - resistive substitution as specified in the provisions of Section 508 of the
Uniform Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code.
(10) Section 10.507 (h) Group R Occupancies is deleted and substitute the
following:
(h) Group R Occupancies.
1. All new Group R, Division 1 and Group R, Division 3 occupancies, other
than detached one- and two - family dwellings, shall be equipped with an
automatic sprinkler system. Residential or quick- response standard sprinkler
heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the
building.
2. All new Group R, Division 3 detached one- and two - family dwellings shall
be equipped with an approved automatic residential sprinkler system.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls shall
not define separate buildings.
(11) Section 10.509 (b) Permissible Sprinkler Omissions is amended by adding a
sentence as follows:
Other approved fire - extinguishing systems compatible with the hazardous
materials being stored or used shall be installed to protect special hazards or
occupancies in lieu of automatic sprinklers.
(12) Section 10.510(b) Standpipes, Where Required is deleted and substitute the
following:
Sec. 10.510 (b) Where Required. Standpipe systems shall be provided as
set forth in Table No. 10.510 and the provisions of this section.
Every new building with any horizontal dimension greater than 300 feet, shall
be provided with either access doors or hose outlets located so that all portions
of the building can be reached with 150 feet of hose from an access door or
hose outlet.
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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 (three) feet in width nor 6 (six) feet 8 (eight) inches in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2 1/2 (two and one half) inches 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 connection; or
2. from an adjacent section of the sprinkler system arranged to allow the
hose outlets to deliver water when the sprinkler system, or portion of the
system that protects the area served by the hose outlet, is shut off.
(13) New Section 10.514 is added to read as follows:
Special Provisions for High -rise Buildings
Section 10.514. (a) 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 (fifty -five) feet above the lowest level of fire
department building access. Such buildings shall be provided with an
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 10.514 (c) 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 (fifty -five) foot 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 authority having jurisdiction.
For the purpose of this subsection, "building access" shall mean an
exterior door opening conforming to all of the following:
1. Suitable and available for fire department use.
2. Located not more than 2 (two) feet above the adjacent ground level.
3. Leading to a space, room or area having foot traffic communication
capabilities with the remainder of the building.
4. Designed to permit access through the use of Orange County Fire
Department emergency access lock box program.
(b) Certificate of Occupancy. The provisions of Section 1807 (b) of the
Uniform Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall apply to
buildings described in Section 10.514 (a).
(c) Automatic Sprinkler System. The provisions of Section 1807 (c) of the
Uniform Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, and the provisions
contained in this section shall apply to buildings described in Section 10.514 (a).
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3. 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 10.514 (e).
(d) Smoke - detection Systems. The provisions of Section 1807 (d) of the
Uniform Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, and the provisions
contained in this section shall apply to buildings described in Section 10.514 (a).
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.
(e) 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 1 (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, communications 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 in area.
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 is 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 (ten) seconds, to be immediately
followed by an intermission or period of silence of 5 (five) seconds,
before the signal is repeated. Such signal shall continue to sound until
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manually terminated at the central control station but in no case shall
such manual operation be arranged to cause termination in less than 3
(three) minutes.
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 enforcing agency.
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 enforcing
agency, to the following paging areas:
A. Elevators
B. Elevator lobbies.
C. Corridors.
D. Exit stairways.
E. Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet in area.
F. Dwelling units in apartment houses.
G. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
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 at entries to every enclosed exit
stairway.
The communication system shall also comply with the following:
1. Alarm transmission. Unless the central control station is constantly
manned 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:
A. An approved central station conforming to NFPA 71 as adopted by the
State Building Standards Commission.
B. A supervisory station or an approved remote station conforming to NFPA
72 as adopted by the State Building Standards Commission.
2. Special provisions. In Group R division 1 occupancies:
A. When a building conforms to the provisions of this section, the manually
operated fire alarm system otherwise specified by Section 14.104 (g) shall not
be required.
B. Single- station detectors installed in dwelling units and hotel or lodging
house guest rooms, as specified in Section 14.104 (g) 6, need not be
interconnected to the fire alarm system required by this section.
(f) 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 Tess than one -hour fire - resistive construction with all openings protected by
assemblies having a fire - resistive rating of not less than 45 (forty -five) minutes.
It shall have a minimum of one door which is accessible directly from the
exterior portion of the building and shall be openable with a fire department
master key. The central control station shall have a minimum of 96 (ninety -six)
square feet with a minimum dimension of 8 (eight) feet. It shall contain the
following as a minimum:
1. The voice alarm and public address system panels.
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2. The fire department communications panel, a cabinet containing 8 (eight)
portable firefighter phones and 1 (one) headset with sufficient cord to reach all
portions of the room.
3. Fire detection and fire alarm system annunciator panels.
4. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and their
operational status.
5. Status indicators and controls for air - handling systems.
6. Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously.
7. Sprinkler valve and water -flow detectors display panels.
8. Emergency and standby power controls and status indicators.
9. A wall mounted telephone for exclusive fire department use shall be installed
in the fire control room and shall have an outside dedicated private line.
10. Elevator control switches for switching of emergency power.
11. Fire pump status panel and controls.
12. Other fire - protection equipment and systems controls as required by the
fire department.
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, fire - fighting
equipment and fire department access.
14. One 3 (three) foot by 4 (four) foot table and 1 (one) chair.
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:
1. When the system serves more than one building, each building shall be
considered separately.
2. 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.
3. Each section of floor separated by area separation walls or by horizontal
exits shall be considered as a separate zone.
Central control stations shall not be used for the housing of any boiler, heating
unit, generator, combustible storage, or similar hazardous equipment or storage.
(g) Smoke Control. The provisions of Section 1807 (g) Smoke Control of the
Uniform Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall apply to buildings
described in Section 10.514.
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(h) Elevators. The provisions of Section 1807 (h) of the Uniform Building
Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall apply to buildings described in
Section 10.514 (a).
(i) Standby Power, Light and Emergency Systems. Item 2 of Section 1807
(i) of the Uniform Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, and items 1
and 3 as contained in this section shall apply to buildings described in Section
10.514 (a).
1. Standby power. A standby power - generating system [ (as approved by the
Building Official and Fire Official) conforming to the Uniform Building Code
Standard 18 -1 as adopted in this Municipal Code, ] shall be provided. The system
shall be equipped with suitable means for automatically starting the generator set
upon failure of the normal electrical supply systems and for automatic transfer of all
functions required by this section at full power within 60 (sixty) 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 (six) hours' at full -
demand operation of the system shall be provided. Where fire pumps are
required, an 8 (eight) 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 Subsections
(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) and (j) of this section, 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.
2. Standby lighting. See the Uniform Building Code, as adopted in this
Municipal Code.
3. Emergency systems. The following are classified as emergency systems
and shall operate within 10 seconds of failure of the normal power supply:
A. Required exit sign and exit illumination.
B. Elevator car lighting.
C. Fire alarm system.
D. Fire - detection system.
E. Sprinkler alarm system.
When the standby power- operation system reaches full operating capacity, the
emergency electrical systems and equipment shall be transferred thereto.
(j) Exits. Exits shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform Building
Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, and the following:
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.
2. When stairway doors are locked from the stairway side, a telephone or other
two -way communications system, connected to an approved emergency service
which operates continuously shall be provided at not less than every fifth floor in
each required stairway.
3. All enclosed exit stairways shall be equipped with a barometric dampered
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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 through the relief
opening; while maintaining a minimum positive pressure of 0.15 -inch water column
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 (five) feet 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 Uniform Building
Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, Section 3310 (g) 6.
(k) Seismic Considerations. The provisions of Section 1807 (k) of the
Uniform Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall apply to buildings
described in Section 10.514 (a).
(I) Emergency Access and Evacuation Facility. This section (I) shall apply to
any Group B, Division 2 or Group R occupancies having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 75 (seventy -five) feet 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 having all exits
provided with smokeproof enclosures in accordance with UBC Section 3310 as
adopted in this Municipal Code.
1. The roof area shall include an emergency access and evacuation facility for
helicopters of not less than 15,000 pounds gross weight. This facility shall have a
touchdown pad of at least 50 (fifty) feet by 50 (fifty) feet and a clear unobstructed
landing and takeoff area with a minimum dimension of 100 feet by 100 feet.
2. The landing pad shall be designed per Section 2308 (c) of the Uniform
Building Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code. Helicopter landing areas and
supports shall be of noncombustible construction.
3. The emergency evacuation facility shall have 2 (two) approach - departure
paths at a slope of no greater than 8 (eight) to 1(one).
4. Any use of this emergency access and evacuation facility for purposes other
than emergency access and evacuation shall require prior Federal Aviation
Administration, as well as local building and fire department approval.
5. A wind indicating device shall be provided.
6. The roof top shall be marked by an emergency marker as required by the
Chief.
7. The building emergency communication system shall extend to the roof.
(14) Section 11.505 Sparks from Chimneys is deleted and substitute the following:
Spark Arresters.
Sec. 11.505. In all new occupancies in which is installed any chimney, flue or
stovepipe attached to any fireplace, stove, barbecue or other device that burns any
solid or liquid fuel shall have such chimney, flue or stovepipe equipped with a
spark arrester. The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four
times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney. The spark arrester screen
shall have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 12 -gauge wire, 19 -gauge
galvanized wire or 24 -gauge stainless steel. Openings shall not permit the passage
of spheres having a diameter larger than 1/2 inch and shall not block the passage
of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8 inch.
All incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a substantially constructed spark
arrester having a iron, heavy wire mesh not exceeding one -half inch.
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(15) Section 14.103 (b) Fire Alarm Systems, System Design is amended by
adding two paragraphs as follows:
Fire alarm systems shall be designed so that voltage Toss is not greater than 5
(five) percent.
Fire alarm equipment shall also comply with the regulations of the State Fire
Marshal (19 CCR Chapter 4 , 24 CCR).
(16) New Subsection 25.114 (d) Occupant Count is added to Section 25.114 to
read as follows:
(d) 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 at any time, the Chief determines that an accurate count of occupants is
not being maintained, the occupancy shall be cleared until an accurate count can
be made.
(17) Article 29 Garages is deleted and substitute the following:
ARTICLE 29
REPAIR GARAGES
Scope
Sec. 29.101. Garages used for service or repair of motor vehicles and
classified as Group B, Division 1, or Group H, Division 4 occupancies shall be in
accordance with this Article.
Permits
Sec. 29.102. For permits to use a structure as a place of business for the
purpose of servicing or repairing motor vehicles, see Section 4.108.
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Sec. 29.103. (a) General. Storage, use and handling of flammable or
combustible liquids shall be in accordance with the provisions of this section and
Article 79.
(b) Dispensing Inside of Buildings. Class I liquids shall not be dispensed or
transferred within a repair garage, except as provided in Section 79.903 (h).
When Class II and Class III -A liquids are dispensed in lubrication or service
rooms, of Group H, division 4 garages, electrical and fuel- burning equipment shall
comply with Sections 79.905 and 79.906.
For operations involving dispensing of fuel into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles,
see Article 79, Division IX.
(c) Storage and Use in Buildings with Basements or Pits. When Class I
liquids are stored or used within a building having a basement or pit into which
flammable vapors could travel, the basement or pit shall be provided with
ventilation designed to prevent the accumulation of flammable vapors therein.
(d) Storage and Handling of Liquids Drained from Vehicles. 1. Motor
vehicle fuel. Motor vehicle fuel shall not be drained in Group B, Division 1
occupancies. Liquids drained from motor vehicles fuel tanks in Group H, Division 4
occupancies shall be stored and handled as required for Class I liquids in
accordance with Article 79.
2. Lubricating oil. Lubricating oil which has been drained from motor vehicles
in Group B, Division 1 or Group H, Division 4 occupancies shall be stored and
handled as required for Class III -B liquids in accordance with Article 79.
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3. Mixed liquids. Containers and tanks containing a mixture of fuel and
lubricating oil shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Article 79 for
Class I liquids.
(e) Storage. Liquids stored inside of buildings shall be kept in containers or
tanks complying with Article 79, Divisions II and III. Liquids stored outside shall be
kept in containers or tanks complying with Article 79. Division IV and V.
Storage tanks shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Article 79.
Tank fill lines terminating inside a building shall be equipped with a nonremovable-
type cap, such as a hinged cap.
(f) Spill Control. Spill control shall be provided in accordance with Section
79.115.
(g) Oily Waste Materials. Oily rags and similar materials shall be stored in
metal, metal lined, or other approved containers equipped with tight- fitting covers.
Sources of Ignition
Sec. 29.104. (a) General. Devices which generate a spark, flame or glow
capable of igniting gasoline vapors shall not be within 18 (eighteen) inches of the
floor.
Smoking and open flames shall be prohibited in areas used for servicing
internal combustion engines.
(b) Welding. Welding operations shall be conducted only in Group H, Division
4 occupancies, and shall be in accordance with Article 49.
(18) Section 32.101 Tents, Scope is amended by adding a paragraph to read 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 )
(19) Section 32.107 Flame- retardant Treatment and Standards is amended by
adding a paragraph to read 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. )
(20) Section 32.110 Standby Personnel is 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)
(21) Section 32.119 Housekeeping is amended by deleting `30 (thirty) feet' and
substituting `50 (fifty) feet' in its place at each occurrence. (19 CCR 326)
(22) Table 32.105 -A Location, Access and Parking for Tents, Canopies and
Temporary Membrane Structures is amended by adding a footnote 4 to read
as follows:
4. Table 32.105 -A applies to vehicles necessary to the operation of a tent
establishment. All other vehicles shall be parked at least 100 feet from any tent;
except vehicles parked on a public street shall park at least 20 (twenty) feet from
any tent, per the regulations of the State Fire Marshal. (19 CCR 312)
(23) Delete Article 36 Dry - Cleaning and substitute the following:
Scope
ARTICLE 36
DRY - CLEANING
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Sec. 36.101. Dry- cleaning plants and systems using only noncombustible
liquids and dry cleaning plants that are not accessible to the public which use
flammable and combustible liquids only for spotting shall be in accordance with this
article.
For other dry - cleaning operations, see Article 79, Division XVII.
Permits
Sec. 36.102. For permits to engage in dry- cleaning, see Section 4.108.
Dry - cleaning Equipment
Sec. 36.103. (a) Compatibility. Equipment used for dry - cleaning shall be
compatible with the type of solvent utilized and shall be installed in accordance with
the manufacturer's recommendations.
(b) Solvent Handling Systems. 1. Transfer. The transfer and circulation of
solvent shall be through closed systems.
2. Pumps. Pumps used for the transfer or circulation of solvents shall be
designed with leakproof seals. Positive displacement pumps shall be fitted with
relief valves or bypasses to prevent over pressure.
3. Physical protection. Flow and level sightglasses shall be protected against
physical damage.
4. Testing. Piping, valves and sightglasses shall be tested at a minimum of
150 percent of the system's maximum operating pressure. Testing shall be in
accordance with nationally recognized standards. See Section 2.304 (b). Standard
a.1.5.
(c) Exhaust Ventilation Systems. Dry - cleaning units shall be provided with an
automatically activated exhaust ventilation system to maintain a minimum of 100
feet per minute air velocity through the loading door when the door is opened.
Such systems for dry - cleaning equipment shall be in accordance with Chapter 11
of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code.
EXCEPTION: An external exhaust ventilation shroud located immediately
outside the loading door may be used provided the air flow is not less than 100
times the area of the door opening. Alternative methods of providing exhaust
ventilation may be approved by the Chief.
(d) Combustion Air. Combustion air for fuel- burning equipment shall be taken
from exterior openings that are located a minimum of 5 (five) feet from exhaust
openings of dry - cleaning equipment.
Storage of Solvent and Waste Solvent
Sec. 36.104. (a) Flammable and Combustible Solvents. The storage of
flammable and combustible solvents and waste solvents shall be in accordance
with Article 79 Division II.
(b) Noncombustible Solvents. Storage of noncombustible solvents and
waste solvents in excess of the exempt amount shall be in accordance with Article
80.
Spotting Operations
Sec. 36.105 (a) General. The local application of flammable or combustible
liquids for the removal of stains shall be in accordance with this section and Article
79, Division II and VII.
(b) Dispensing at Work Stations. Dispensing of solvents shall be from
approved containers. The amount of flammable and combustible liquid solvents at
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each work station shall not exceed 1 (one) gallon, 1 (one) pint of which may be in
a plastic container.
(24) Add a new Section 77.109 Other Regulations to read as follows:
Other Regulations
Sec. 77.109. 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'.
(25) Section 77.201 Storage, General is adopted with the following amendments:
(a) Subsection (a) Magazines Required is amended by adding a sentence to
read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazine quantity limitations also
apply. (19 CCR 1566.4)
(b) Subsection (i) Storage with Other Materials is amended by adding a
sentence to read as follows:
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)
(c) Subsection (o) Yard Maintenance is amended by deleting '25 (twenty -five)
feet' and substituting '50 (fifty) feet' (19 CCR 1566.2) in its place.
(26) Section 77.202 (a) Retail Sales, General is amended by adding a second
paragraph to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazines within buildings also
apply. (19 CCR 1566.6)
(27) Section 77.203 Storage Magazines is adopted with the.following amendments:
(a) Subsection (a) General is amended by adding a paragraph to read as
follows:
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)
(b) subsection (j) Indoor Magazines is amended by adding an ending paragraph
to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazines within buildings also
apply. (19 CCR 1566.6)
(28) Section 77.301 Use and Handling is adopted with the following amendments:
(a) Subsection (g) Other Regulations is amended by adding a paragraph to read
as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for use and handling of explosives
also apply. (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4)
(b) Subsection (i) Premature Detonation Safeguards is amended by adding an
ending paragraph to read as follows:
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The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for precautions against accidental
discharge also apply. (19 CCR 1568.8)
(29) Section 77.302 Transportation is amended by adding a beginning paragraph to
read as follows:
Public and Private 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)
(30) Section 77.303 Explosive Materials Terminals is amended by adding a
beginning paragraph to read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for explosives at terminals also apply.
(19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 9)
(31) Section 77.305 Safety Precautions for Blasting Agents is adopted with the
following amendments:
(a) Add a beginning paragraph to 77.305 Safety Precautions for Blasting
Agents read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for mixing blasting agents also apply.
(19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 10)
(b) Delete Subsection (c) Construction and substitute the following:
(c) 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)
(c) Amend Subsection (d) Compounding and Mixing by adding a paragraph to
read as follows:
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for mixer design and blasting agent
composition also apply. (19 CCR 1572.2 and 1572.3)
(32) Section 77.306 Water Gels, or Slurry Explosives is added to read as follows:
Water Gels, or Slurry Explosives
Sec. 77.306. 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 and 11; and Subchapter 5, Article 17)
(33) Section 77.406 (a) Construction is deleted and substitute the following:
(a) Construction. Operating buildings or rooms shall be constructed in
accordance with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal, when quantities of
explosives exceed the exempt amounts as specified in the Uniform Building Code
as adopted in this Municipal Code. (19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2)
(34) Section 77.407 Operations is amended by adding a beginning paragraph to
read as follows:
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, Articles 11 and 17)
(35) Section 78.203 Fireworks, Displays is deleted and substitute a new
Section 78.203 and 78.204 to read as follows:
Sec. 78.203. Fireworks Displays. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance
with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal and the conditions of the permit as
approved by the Chief. (19 CCR 982)
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Sec. 78.204. Seizure of Fireworks. The Chief shall seize, take, remove or
cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all stocks of fireworks offered or
exposed for sale, stored or held in violation of this article.
(36) Section 79.301 (b) Stationary Tank Storage Inside Buildings, Where Allowed
is amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:
Tanks shall be allowed in motor vehicle repair garages, which are not regulated
by Title 24 CCR, in accordance with the requirements of this section.
(37) Section 79.907 Drainage and Waste Disposal is deleted without substitution.
Note: Section 79.907 is applicable to motor vehicle fuel- dispensing stations
which are regulated by Title 24 CCR.
(38) Section 86.101 (a) Pesticide Storage and Display, Scope is amended by
adding an exception 3 to read as follows:
3. Pesticides which do not exceed the exempt amounts of Article 80.
(39) Appendix I -A 6. Life - Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings Other Than
High -Rise, Smoke Detectors is amended by adding a new Subsection (e)
Installation and Maintenance to read as follows:
(e). Installation and Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the owner
or operator to supply, install and maintain all required smoke detectors. The owner
or individual in possession of the property shall be responsible for annually testing
all required smoke detectors.
(40) Appendix I -B Life - Safety Requirements for Existing High -Rise Buildings is
amended by deleting Section 1. Scope and substituting the following:
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
more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
(41) Appendix I -B Life - Safety Requirements for Existing High -Rise Buildings is
amended by deleting Section 6. (a) 2. Specific Provisions and Alternatives,
Automatic Sprinklers and substituting the following:
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 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
(thirty) minutes.
Sprinkler control valves and waterflow detecting devices shall be provided at the
lateral connection to the riser on each floor.
(42) Appendix II -A Section 17 Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas,
Clearance of Brush or Vegetative Growth from Roadways is amended by
identifying the first paragraph as (a) and adding a new Subsection (b) to read
as follows:
(b) The Fire 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:
1. Difficult terrain
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3. Presence of plants included in any State and Federal Resources agencies,
California Native Plant Society and County approved list of wildlife, plants, rare,
endangered and /or threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance
of vegetation provisions of Sections 15, 16 or 17 of this appendix undesirable or
impractical.
(43) Appendix II -A Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas is amended
by adding a new Section 25 Use of Equipment to read as follows:
25. USE OF EQUIPMENT
(a) 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 subsection (c) maintained in effective working
order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of
fire pursuant to Section 25 (c).
(b) 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.
(c) 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 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.
(d) 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.
(e) 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.
(44) Appendix II -A Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas is amended
by adding a new Section 26 Notice of Spark Arrestor Requirement to read as
follows:
26. NOTICE OF SPARK ARRESTOR 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.
(45) Appendix II -A Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas is amended
by adding a new Section 27 Fuel Modification Requirements for New
Construction to read as follows:
27. FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
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All new buildings to be built or installed in a hazardous fire area shall comply
with the following:
1. A Fuel Modification Plan shall be approved by the Chief prior to the issuance
of a grading permit.
2. The Fuel Modification Plan shall be approved by the Chief prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
3. The Fuel Modification Plan may be altered if conditions change. Any
alterations to the Fuel Modification shall be approved by the chief.
4. All elements of the Fuel Modification Plan shall be maintained in
accordance with the approved plan.
(46) Appendix III -B Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution is amended by
deleting Table No. A- III -B -1 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants and
substituting the following:
TABLE NO. A- III -B -1
NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
OCCUPANCY MAXIMUM HYDRANT MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM
SPACING (FEET) HYDRANT TO
ANY POINT OF STREET
OR ROAD FRONTAGE (FEET)
COMMERCIAL/
INDUSTRIAL
300 FEET 150 FEET
RESIDENTIAL OTHER
THAN DETACHED ONE -
AND TWO- FAMILY
DWELLINGS 300 FEET' 150 FEET2
DETACHED ONE- AND
TWO- FAMILY
DWELLINGS3 300 FEET4 250 FEET5
2.
3.
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5.
In subdivisions or building complexes, when all the buildings are protected with
automatic fire sprinkler systems, the spacing may be increased to 500 feet.
In buildings protected with automatic fire sprinklers systems the distance will be
increased to 250 feet.
Exception: Isolated Residences (detached one- and two - family dwellings)
separated from other dwellings by a minimum distance of 100 feet shall be
evaluated on a case -by -case basis for alternative protection.
In subdivisions when all homes and attached garages are protected with automatic
fire sprinkler systems the spacing may be increased to 600 feet.
In buildings protected with automatic fire sprinklers systems the distance will be
increased to 300 feet.
(47) Appendix V Nationally Recognized Standards of Good Practice is deleted
and substitute the following:
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
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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 of Cypress. One copy of each adopted Standard is on file at the Orange
County Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau headquarters.
1. NFPA 11A Standard for Medium- and High- Expansion Foam Systems,
1988 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
2. NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 1989
Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
3. NFPA 12A Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 1989
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, 1989 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, 1989 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, 1989 Edition, as amended in subsection
(b) and Section 4.
8. NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems,
1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 5.
9. NFPA 16 Standard on Deluge Foam -Water Sprinkler and Foam -Water
Spray System, 1991 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
10. NFPA 16A Recommended Practice for the Installation of Closed -Head
Foam -Water Sprinkler Systems, 1988 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and
Section 6.
11. NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1990 Edition,
as amended in subsection (b).
12. NFPA 17A Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1990 Edition,
as amended in subsection (b).
13. NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, 1990
Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
14. NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and
Their Appurtenances, 1987 Edition, as amended in subsection (b).
15. NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion
Engines and Gas Turbines, 1990 Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and
Section 7.
16. NFPA 50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, 1990
Edition, as amended in subsection (b) and Section 8.
17. NFPA 231 Standard for General Storage, 1990 Edition, as amended in
subsection (b) and Section 9.
18. NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, 1991 Edition, as
amended in subsection (b) and Section 10.
(b) General Amendments. The amendments listed below apply to all of the
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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 2.301
of the Uniform Fire Code, as adopted in this Municipal Code, shall be applied to all
request 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 9.103 of the Uniform
Fire Code as adopted in this Municipal Code.
C. "Labeled" and "Listed" shall be defined as specified in Section 9.114 of the
Uniform Fire Code as adopted in this Municipal 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 2.304 of the
Uniform Fire Code as adopted in this Municipal Code.
B. The applicable Article of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted in this Municipal
Code.
C. The applicable local ordinance such as the Uniform Building Code, Uniform
Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, or the Electrical Code as adopted in
this Municipal Code.
D. Whenever none of the documents listed above apply, then 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 a 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
in this Municipal Code, 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
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA
13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1989 Edition, is further
amended as follows:
Add a subsection 1 -7.1.1 Buildings of Undetermined Use to read as follows:
1 -7.1.1 Buildings of Undetermined Use. When fire sprinkler systems are
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required in buildings of undetermined use, they shall be designed and installed
to have a sprinkler density of not Tess than that required for an Ordinary Hazard
Group 3 use, with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet.
Use is considered undetermined if not specified at time 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.
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, 1989 Edition, is further amended as follows:
(a) Amend Section 3 -1.1 Valves and Drains by deleting exceptions one and
two without substitution.
(b) Delete Section 3 -2.1 Pressure Gages and substitute the following:
3 -1.2 At least one water pressure gage shall be installed on the riser assembly.
(c) Amend Section 3 -6 Alarms by deleting the exception without substitution.
(d) Amend Section 4 -6 Location of Sprinklers by deleting the exceptions and
substituting the following:
Exception No. 1: Sprinklers are not required in bathrooms not exceeding 55
(fifty -five) square feet.
Exception No. 2: Sprinklers are not required in small clothes closets, linen
closets and pantries where; the least dimension does not exceed 3 (three)
feet, the area does not exceed 24 (twenty - four)square feet, and the walls
and ceilings are surfaced with noncombustible or fire - resistive material as
defined in the Uniform Building Code as adopted in this Municipal 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. 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, intended for use as a living or
storage area or when they exceed a maximum height dimension of 5 (five) feet,
shall be protected with intermediate temperature quick- response heads.
4. NFPA 13R AMENDED
In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b), NFPA
13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies
up to Four Stories in Height, 1989 Edition, is further amended as follows:
Amend Section 2 -6 Location of Sprinklers Exception No. 4 as follows:
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.
5. NFPA 14 AMENDED
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In addition to the amendments, additions and deletions of Section 2. (b),NFPA
14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1990 Edition, is
further amended as follows:
(a) Section 2 -1.1 (a) Design Basis is deleted and substitute the following:
2 -1.1 (a) Hydraulically designed to provide the required water supplies at a
minimum residual pressure of 150 psi for Class I and III systems and 65 psi for
Class II systems at the topmost outlet.
(b) Section 2 -1.1 (b) Design Basis is deleted without substitution.
(c) RESERVED.
(d) Section 2 -1.3 Class II is amended by adding the words 'at 65 (sixty -five)
psi.' to the end of the last sentence.
(e) Section 3 -2 Number of Standpipes is amended by adding a sentence to
3 -2 to read as follows:
In addition to the requirements of this section the number of standpipes shall be
in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code Section 10.510, as adopted in this
Municipal Code.
(f) Section 3 -2.2 Number of Standpipes is amended by deleting the exception
without substitution.
(g) Section 3 -3 Location of Standpipes is amended by adding a sentence to
3 -3 to read as follows:
In addition to the requirements of this section the location of standpipes shall be
in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code Section 10.510, as adopted in this
Municipal Code.
(h) Section 4 -1.1 Hose Connections, General is amended by deleting '6
feet' and substituting '4 (four)feet' in its place.
(i) Section 4 -4.3.1 Hose, Hose Racks, and Nozzles is amended by deleting
the two exceptions without substitution.
(j) Section 4 -4.3.2 Hose, Hose Racks, and Nozzles is amended by deleting
the exception without substitution.
(k) Section 4 -7.1 Pressure Limitations is amended as follows:
4 -7.1 Where flowing pressures at any hose valve outlet exceed 488 150 psi, an
approved device shall be installed at the outlet to reduce the pressure with
required flow at the outlet to 488 150 psi. For class I and Class III systems the
approved device shall not be capable of being adjusted to provide pressures
higher than 409 175 psi if available.
(I) Section 4 -7.2 Pressure Limitations is deleted without substitution.
(m) Section 4 -7.3 Pressure Limitations is amended as follows:
4 -7.3 Where system pressures exceed 175 150 psi, a listed pressure regulating
device that regulates pressure under flow and no -flow conditions shall be
installed at the hose valve outlet. The pressure on the inlet side of the pressure
regulating device shall not exceed the rated working pressure of the device.
The pressure regulating device shall be so arranged to regulate pressure at the
hose valve outlet to a pressure not exceeding 400 175 psi.
(n) Section 4 -7.4 Pressure Limitations is added to read as follows:
4 -7.4 When Class I and III standpipes are equipped with pressure regulating
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devices per 4 -7.1 and 4 -7.3, each standpipe shall be provided with an approved
test /drain pipe to facilitate functional flow testing of each pressure regulating
device, All materials and installations shall comply with the provisions of
Chapter 7 of this standard. Each test /drain pipe shall be a minimum of 3
(three) inches and shall have an approved inlet for each pressure regulating
device. The pipe shall be installed adjacent to the standpipe it serves, and shall
discharge to an approved location. Systems which are equipped with auxiliary
on -site water supplies shall have the test /drain pipe discharge back to the tank.
(o) RESERVED
(p) Section 8 -1.2 Test is amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:
In addition, all pressure regulating devices shall be tested for compliance with
the requirements of Section 5 -3.2.
(q) Section 8 -2.1 Periodic Inspection is deleted and substitute the following:
8 -2.1 Systematic periodic inspections shall be in accordance with the California
State Fire Marshal Regulations including State licensing requirements (CCR Title
19). Functional flow testing shall include all pressure regulating devices and
shall assure proper calibration and setting of the devices.
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 to read 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 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) Amend Section 2- 1.1.2.2 General Locations by deleting the last paragraph
without substitution.
(b) Amend Section 2- 1.1.2.3 General Locations by deleting the last sentence
without substitution.
(b) Add a new Section 2- 1.1.2.4 General Locations to read 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 less than 10 (ten) feet from doors, windows or louvered openings of the
same building they shall be protected by a fire assembly having a 3/4 (three -
quarters) 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.
8. 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 I.
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9. 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 Uniform Fire Code Standard 81 -1 Part I as adopted in this Municipal Code.
10. 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 Uniform Fire Code Standard 81 -2 Part I as adopted in this
Municipal Code.
(48) Appendix VI -E Required Separation Distances for Explosive Materials is
amended as follows:
(a) Add a beginning paragraph to read as follows:
Whenever in this Appendix VI -E the word `recommended' is used it means
'required'.
(b) Delete the first sentence of the first paragraph as printed in Appendix VI -E
(UFC 1991 Edition) and substitute the following:
The following tables are adopted for use in applying Article 77.
SECTION III: Findings - The following changes and modifications to the 1991
Uniform Fire Code, as recommended by the city building official, are hereby found to
be reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions for housing.
(a) UFC Section 10.507 (impacts corresponding Title 24 Section 3802) has been
amended to require that all buildings with a gross square footage of 6,000 or greater
or more than two stories in height; and all new Group R, Division 1 and Group R,
Division 3 buildings including detached one- and two - family dwellings have an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system in addition to the other requirements of the
Uniform Building Code for the following reasons:
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 system will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by
as much as 50 to 75 percent.
Topographical conditions:
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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, seismic zone
4. The Newport- Inglewood Fault, located on the southwest boundary of the
city, poses the greatest hazard to life and property. It is believed this fault is
capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Because
of the cities 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.
(b) Section 10.510 (b) (impacts corresponding Title 24 Section 3805) has been
amended to require fire department access to, or additional standpipe outlets for, any
building with a horizontal dimension of 300 feet or greater. This is compatible with fire
fighting equipment and human resources available with the local fire department.
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.
(c) Section 10.514 (impacts corresponding Title 24 Section 1807) has 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, Division 2 or Group R, Division 1.
Optional provisions are provided for buildings with a roof slope greater than 4 in 12.
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
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common in these types of fires and is often the only method which can be used
for evacuation or access to the fire.
(d) Section 11.505 (impacts corresponding Title 24 Section 3703) has been
amended to require chimney spark arresters on all new devices that burn any solid or
liquid fuel. This protection is needed because of the following climatic 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, 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.
(e) Appendix V Adopted Standards, Section 5. NFPA 14 Standard for the
installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1990 Edition (impacts corresponding Title
24 Section 6003 (c) 8.) has been amended to provide for a system test /drain pipe and
increase system pressure.
Topographical conditions:
The test /drain valve will allow state mandated functional flow testing of the
system. The increased pressure is necessary for the system to function utilizing
the standard Orange County Fire Department 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 fourth 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.
FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the
24th day of May , 1993, and finally adopted and
ordered posted at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 14th day of
June , 1993.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK TTY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
SS
MAYOR OF THE 61, OF CYPRESS
I, DARRELL ESSEX, 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 14th day of June , 1993, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
None
CITY CL K � THEE�CITY OF CYPRESS
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