Ordinance No. 1161X54
ORDINANCE NO. 1161
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTIONS 5 -3 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CYPRESS
MUNICIPAL CODE, AND THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE FOLLOWING CODE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO:
THE 2016 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1141
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 5 -3 of Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code of the City of Cypress
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 5 -3" California Fire Code, Adoption, Amendments.
(a) Section 5- 3.010. Adopted. An ordinance of the City of Cypress adopting the
California Fire Code, 2016 Edition, based on the 2015 International Fire Code, regulating
and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards
arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and
devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings
and premises in the City of Cypress; providing for the issuance of permits and collection
of fees therefore; repealing Ordinance No. 1141 of the City of Cypress and all other
ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations and governing the safeguarding of life
and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use
of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life
or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided, the following
fire codes subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, are hereby adopted: the
California Fire Code, 2016 Edition, based on the 2015 International Fire Code as
published by the International Code Council as amended by this chapter shall constitute
the Fire Regulations of the City of cypress. Where the California Code of Regulations and
State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any sections of the Fire Code,
State regulations shall prevail over the Fire Code.
One (1) copy of all the above codes and standards therefore are on file in the office
of the fire code official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (d) (1) and are
made available for public inspection.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the above - referenced construction codes, all fees
for services provided pursuant to the Fire Code shall not take effect until a resolution for
such fees is adopted by the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors pursuant to
California Government Code Sections 66016 and 66020.
(b) Section 5 -3.020 Enforcement and inspections. The California Fire Code with
amendments shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority, which shall be
operated under the Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority. The Fire Chief of the
Orange County Fire Authority may detail such members of the fire authority as inspectors
as shall be necessary from time to time."
SECTION II. Section 5 -3.030 of Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Cypress is hereby repealed. In its place, Section 5 -3.030 shall include the following
amendments to the California Fire Code, and shall read as follows:
(c) Section 5 -3.030 Amendments and Findings.
FINDINGS
Climatic Conditions
A. The jurisdiction of Cypress is located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type
climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures
with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach
speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These
climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common
building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to
the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires
(conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings,
these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County.
Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights
and utility poles will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident
scene.
B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief
flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County fire
Authority's ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also
disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County.
C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity
supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to
grow, the already -taxed water supply does not. California is projected to
increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a
century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California.
Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of
rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates
the need for additional and on -site fire protection features.
D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of
even small fires originating in high- density housing or vegetation. These
fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire
protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire
protection features will supplement normal fire department response by
providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by
containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire
sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as
much as 50 to 75 percent.
II. Topographical conditions
A. Natural; slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the
foothills of Orange County. The elevation change cause by the hills
creates the geological foundation on which communities with Orange
County is built and will continue to build. With much of the populated
flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur steeper slopes and
greater constraints in terrain.
B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive
topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County.
C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which
places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and
makes it necessary to provide automatic on -site fire - extinguishing systems
and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.
III. Geological Conditions
The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings
constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to
be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size that the 1994
Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the
northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport- Inglewood
Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long
Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in
an area from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989,
another earthquake occurred in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line.
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Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the state of
California, Department of Conservation.
A. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact
any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create
obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above.
With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide
increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings. The October
17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina
District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally
and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest
capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains
supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation
creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on -site
fire protection for building occupants. State Department of Conservation
noted in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on
the Newport- Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), "unfortunately, barely
meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a
building on the verge of being legally unsafe."
B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make
amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are
major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers
and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design
accompanies with occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and
landslides and at times may make an emergency access route
impassable. There are areas in Orange County that naturally have
extended emergency response times that exceed the 5 minute goal.
C. Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that reduce the
expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes in contact with
soils are utilized.
D. Portions so of the County contain active or former oil production fields.
These areas contain a variety of naturally occurring gasses, liquids and
vapors. These compounds present toxicity or flammability hazards to
building occupants. Evaluation of these hazards and the risks they pose
to development is necessary implement appropriate mitigation.
Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated
by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected
infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is
prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended
fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced
fire flow (water) requirements for a given structures. Additional fire
protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting
equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority.
Amendments
Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 109.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised to read as follows:
109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply
with any issued orders or notices or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do
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work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire
code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall
result in penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field Services
adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has
been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 109.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:
109.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining any
occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life
safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an
infraction. 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 are guilty of a misdemeanor.
Chapter 2
Definitions
Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding "OCFA," "Sky Lantern," and
"Spark Arrester" as follows:
202 General Definitions
OCFA: Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.
SKY LANTERN. An airborne lantern typically made of paper, Mylar, or other
lightweight material with a wood, plastic, or metal frame containing a candle, fuel
cell, or other heat source that provides buoyancy.
SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material
specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles /debris from
the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with
California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code
Chapter 28.
Chapter 3
General Requirements
Chapter 3 General Requirements is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 304.1.2 Vegetation is hereby revised to read as follows:
304.1.2 Vegetation. Type, amount, or arrangement of weeds, grass, vines or
other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property- needing
to comply with OCFA Guidelines, shall be cut, thinned, and removed by the
owner or occupant of the premises in accordance with OCFA Guideline C -05
"Vegetation Management Guideline — Technical Design for New Construction,
Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program. Vegetation clearance
requirement in urban - wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with
Chapter 49.
Section 305.6 Hazardous Conditions is hereby added as follows:
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires are not allowed when predicted
sustained winds exceed 8 MPH during periods when relative humidity is less than
25 %, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made,
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when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when
such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.
Section 305.7 Disposal of rubbish is hereby added as follows:
305.7 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be
burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section
307.2.1.
Section 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR
FIREPLACES is hereby revised to read as follows:
SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE
RINGS, AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
Sections 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at
Group R Occupancies is hereby added as follows:
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group
R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices
used at Group R shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for
cooking.
Section 307.6.1 Gas - fueled devices is hereby added as follows:
307.6.1 Gas - fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices
fueled by natural gas or liquefied - petroleum gas are allowed when approved by
the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and
not wood or other solid fuel. At R -3 occupancies, combustible construction shall
not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically
from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance
shall be ten feet. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and
vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column
between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents
are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 202.
Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied -
petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied -
petroleum gas. Fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed
in accordance with the California Building Code. Fires in a fireplace shall be
contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of
the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.
The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 15 feet of
combustible structures, unless within a permanent or portable fireplace.
Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to
vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or
solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.
Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not
be conducted within a fuel modification zone. Wood and other solid fuel burning
fires in devices other than permanent fireplaces are not allowed within Wildfire
Risk Areas (WRA) and Wildland -Urban Interface Areas (WUI) or in locations
where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI unless
determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device
should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.
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Section 309.2.1 Indoor charging of electric carts /cars is hereby added as follows:
309.2.1 Indoor charging of electric carts /cars. Indoor charging of electric
carts /cars where the combined volume of all battery electrolyte exceeds 50
gallons shall comply with following:
1. Spill control and neutralization shall be provided and comply with Section
608.5.
2. Room ventilation shall be provided and comply with Section 608.6.1
3. Signage shall be provided and comply with Section 608.7.1
4. Smoke detection shall be provided and comply with Section 608.9.
Section 320 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as
follows:
320 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new structures
and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be
approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA Guideline C -05
"Vegetation Management Guideline — Technical Design for New Construction
Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."
Section 321 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby added as
follows:
321 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official
is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of
highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for
vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible
growth. Measurement shall be from the flow -line or the end of the improved edge
of the roadway surfaces.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground
cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground
covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.
Section 322 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows:
322 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the
vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative
measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any
specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
1. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies,
California Native Plant Society and county- approved list of wildlife, plants,
rare, endangered and /or threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the
clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.
Section 323 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:
323 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person
shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous
fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the
engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 202 maintained in
effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for
the prevention of fire.
Exceptions:
1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and
passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the
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exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of
the State of California.
2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases
pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the
atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition.
Section 323.1 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:
323.1 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when
affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 323 shall
not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the
exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
Section 324 Sky Lanterns or similar devices is hereby added as follows:
324 Sky Lanterns or similar devices. The ignition and /or launching of a Sky
Lantern or similar device is prohibited.
Chapter 4
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness. Adopt only the sections,
subsections, and amendment listed below:
401
401.3.4
401.9
402
403.2
404.5 — 404.6.6
407
Section 407.5 is revised to read as follows:
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the fire
code official, each application for a permit shall include OCFA's Chemical
Classification Packet in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.
Chapter 5
Fire Service Features
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
SECTION 501.1 Scope is revised to read as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall
comply with this chapter and, where required by the fire code official, with OCFA
Guideline B -09, "Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development."
Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises located in State
Responsibility Areas shall also comply with OCFA Guideline B -09a, "Fire Safe
Development in State Responsibility Areas."
Section 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage is revised to read as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new buildings
shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the
building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety
communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This
section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication
systems. The Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System shall comply with
the local authority having jurisdiction's ordinance and this code.
Exceptions:
1. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage
system is not needed.
2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and
such systems, components or equipment required could have a
negative impact on the normal operations of that facility, the fire code
official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated
emergency radio coverage system.
This section shall not apply to the following:
1. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the Building Official
and OCFA for buildings and structures undergoing extensive remodel
and /or expansion.
2. Elevators.
3. Structures that are three stories or less without subterranean storage or
parking and that do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story.
4. Wood- constructed residential structures four stories or less without
subterranean storage or parking that are not built integral to an above
ground multi -story parking structure.
5. Should construction that is three stories or less that does not exceed
50,000 square feet on any single story include subterranean storage or
parking, then this ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean areas.
Section 510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings is deleted
without replacement:
Section 510.4.2.2 Technical Criteria is revised to read as follows:
510.4.2.2 Technical criteria. The fire code official shall maintain a document
providing the specific technical information and requirements for the emergency
responder radio coverage system. This document shall contain, but not be limited
to, the various frequencies required, the location of radio sites, effective radiated
power of radio sites, and other supporting technical information.
1. The frequency range supported from the 800 MHz Countywide
Communications System shall be 851 -869 MHz (base transmitter
frequencies).
2. The frequency range supported to the 800 MHz Countywide Communications
System shall be 806 -824 MHz (radio field transmit frequencies).
3. A public safety radio amplification system shall include filters to reject
frequencies below 851 MHz and frequencies above 869 MHz by a minimum
of 35dB.
4. All system components must be 100 percent compatible with analog and
digital modulations after installation without adjustments or modifications. The
systems must be capable of encompassing the frequencies stated herein and
capable of future modifications to a frequency range subsequently
established by the jurisdiction.
5. Active devices shall have a minimum of -50 dB 3`d order intermodulation
protection.
6. All active in- building coverage devices shall be FCC Part 90 Type Certified
Section 510.5.1 Approval prior to installation is revised to read as follows:
510.5.1 Approval prior to installation. Amplification systems capable of operating
on frequencies licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC shall not be
installed without prior plan submittal, coordination and approval from Orange
County Communications and a copy of the approved plan provided to of the fire
and building code officials.
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Section 510.5.2 Minimum qualification of personnel is revised to read as follows:
510.5.2 Minimum qualifications of personnel. The minimum qualifications of the
system designer and lead installation personnel shall include both of the
following:
1. A valid FCC - issued general radio operator's license.
2. Certification of in- building system training issued by a nationally recognized
organization, school or a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the
equipment being installed.
Section 510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure item 7 is revised to read as follows:
510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure. When an emergency responder radio
coverage system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building
owner shall have the radio system tested to ensure that two -way coverage on
each floor of the building is not less than 90 percent. The test procedure shall be
conducted as follows:
7. As part of the installation a spectrum analyzer or other suitable test
equipment shall be utilized to ensure spurious oscillations are not being
generated by the subject signal booster. This test shall be conducted at the
time of installation and subsequent annual inspections by the FCC licensed
technician hired by the property owner and an OCSD /Communications
Division FCC - certified technician.
Section 510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance is revised to read as follows:
510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance.
The owner of the building or their representative shall have the emergency
responder radio coverage system inspected and tested annually or where
structural changes occur including additions or remodels that could materially
change the original field performance tests. Testing shall consist of the following:
1. In- building system components shall be tested to determine general
functional operability.
2. Signal boosters shall be tested to ensure that the gain is the same as it was
upon initial installation and acceptance.
3. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of
one hour to verify that they will properly operate during an actual power
outage. If within the 1 -hour test period the battery exhibits symptoms of
failure, the test shall be extended for additional 1 -hour periods until the
integrity of the battery can be determined.
4. Other active components shall be checked to verify operation within the
manufacturer's specifications.
5. If noncompliance is found, the FCC licensed technician will assess
improvements necessary and provide such information to OCSD
Communications and the fire and building code officials.
6. At the conclusion of the testing, a certification report, which shall verify
compliance with Section 510.5.3, shall be submitted to OCSD
Communications and the fire and building code officials.
Chapter 9
Fire Protection Systems
Adopt Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and
structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists:
New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections
903.2.1 through 903.2.19, an automatic fire - extinguishing system shall also
be installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000
square feet as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable
area, or is more than two stories in height.
Exception: Subject to approval by the Fire Code Official, open parking
garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code.
2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code,
an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when
an addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the
resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet
b. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet and the resulting building
area exceeds 5000 square feet.
c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire
areas or allowable area.
Exception: Additions to Group R -3 occupancies shall comply with Section
903.2.8 (2).
Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby revised to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area
as follows:
New Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
all new buildings.
2. Existing R -3 Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout when the building area exceeds 3600 square feet and when one
of the following conditions exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area as defined
in Section 202, within a two year period; or,
b. An addition when the existing building is already provided with automatic
sprinklers; or,
c. When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated,
and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code
Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system
would be similar as in a new building.
Exceptions:
1. Existing Group R -3 occupancies converted to Group R -3.1 occupancies and
not housing bedridden clients, not housing non - ambulatory clients above the
first floor, and not housing clients above the second floor.
2. Existing Group R -3 occupancies converted to Group R -3.1 occupancies
housing only one bedridden client and complying with Section 435.8.3.3 of
the California Building Code.
3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13113, occupancies housing
ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill children or children
with intellectual disabilities, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such
children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and building or
portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system
activated by approved smoke detectors.
4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13143.6, occupancies licensed
for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom
is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or
over).
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When not used in accordance with Section 504.2 or 506.3 of the California
Building Code, an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.2 shall be allowed in Group R -2.1 occupancies.
An automatic sprinkler system designed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3
shall not be utilized in Group R -2.1 or R -4 occupancies.
Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically
calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply
capacity.
Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and when required by the
fire code official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed the water supply
capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
Design %
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80
85
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TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
Chapter 11
Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings
Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Adopt only those
sections and subsections listed below:
1103.7
1103.7.3
1103.7.3.1
1103.7.8 — 1103.7.8.2
1103.7.9 — 1103.7.9.10
1103.8 — 1103.8.5.3
1107
1113
1114
1115
1116
Chapter 25
Fruit and Crop Ripening
Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 26
Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging is deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 28
Lumber Yards and Agro - Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities
Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro - Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking
Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised to read as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and
105.6.29.
Section 2808.2 Storage site is hereby revised to read as follows:
2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated
soil lifts or other all- weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and
approval obtained from the fire code official before transferring products to the
site.
Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby revised to read as follows:
2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and
100 feet in length.
" Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be
increased where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
1. Storage yard areas and materials - handling equipment selection, design
and arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and
protection principles.
2. Factor that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan, and
control of the various factors shall be identified and implemented,
including provisions for monitoring the internal condition of the pile.
3. The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the
public fire department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire
extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants.
4. Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top
of the piles shall be established, identified and maintained.
5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of
an effective fire prevention maintenance program.
Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be
installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be
based upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection system and
features.
Section 2808.4 Pile Separation is hereby revised to read as follows:
2808.4. Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by a
minimum distance of 20 feet. Additionally, piles shall have a minimum separation
of 100 feet from combustible vegetation.
Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised to read as follows:
2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in
conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile.
Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be
equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Oscillating sprinklers with
a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture
content and wet down burning /smoldering areas.
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Section 2808.9 Material - handling equipment is hereby revised to read as follows:
2808.9 Material - handling equipment. All material - handling equipment operated
by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an
approved spark arrester. Approved material - handling equipment shall be
available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product
during fire - fighting operations.
Section 2808.11 Temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall be monitored and
maintained as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.
Section 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when internal
temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Section 2808.11.2 New material temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered to the facility
shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery. Material
with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the
site. New loads shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and be
monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable.
Section 2808.12 Water availability is hereby added as follows:
2808.12 Water Availability. Facilities with over 2500 cubic feet shall provide a
water supply. The minimum fire flow shall be no less than 500 GPM @ 20 psi for
a minimum of 1 hour duration for pile heights up to 6 feet and 2 hour duration for
pile heights over 6 feet. If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply
with storage tank(s) shall be provided for fire suppression. The water supply
tank(s) shall provide a minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per pile (maximum
30,000 gallons) for piles not exceeding 6 feet in height and 5000 gallons per pile
(maximum 60,000) for piles exceeding 6 feet in height. Water tank(s) shall not be
used for any other purpose unless the required fire flow is left in reserve within
the tank at all times. An approved method shall be provided to maintain the
required amount of water within the tank(s).
Section 2808.13 Tipping area is hereby added as follows:
2808.13 Tipping areas shall comply with the following:
1. Tipping areas shall not exceed a maximum area of 50 feet by 50 feet.
2. Material within a tipping area shall not exceed 5 feet in height at any time.
3. Tipping areas shall be separated from all piles by a 20 foot wide fire access
lane.
4. A fire hydrant or approved fire water supply outlet shall be located within 150
feet of all points along the perimeter of the tipping area.
5. All material within a tipping area shall be processed within 5 days of receipt.
Section 2808.14 Emergency Contact is hereby added as follows:
2808.14 Emergency Contact. The contact information of a responsible person or
persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the
entrance to the facility for responding units. The responsible party should be
available to respond to the business in emergency situation.
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Chapter 49
Requirements for Wildland -Urban Interface Fire Areas
Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland -Urban Interface Fire Areas is adopted in its
entirety with the following amendments:
Section 4906.3 Requirements is hereby revised to read as follows:
4906.3 Requirements. Hazardous vegetation and fuels around all applicable
buildings and structure shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws
and regulations:
1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.
2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7,
Subchapter 3, Section 1299 (see guidance for implementation "General
Guideline to Create Defensible Space ").
3. California Government Code, Section 51182.
4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter
1, Section 3.07.
5. OCFA Guideline C -05 "Vegetation Management Guideline — Technical
Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance
Program."
Section 4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as
follows:
4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to
be built or installed in a Wildfire Risk Area shall comply with the following:
1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the
fire code official prior to or concurrently with the approval of any tentative map.
2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire
code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel
Modification Section of OCFA Guideline C -05 "Vegetation Management
Guideline — Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans
and Maintenance Program."
3.1 The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of
the fuel modification in perpetuity.
4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations
to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval from the fire code
official.
5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in
the Fire Code.
Chapter 50
Hazardous Materials — General Provisions
Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials — General Provisions is adopted in its entirety with the
following amendments.
Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) is hereby revised to
read as follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by
the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include Orange County Fire
Authority's Chemical Classification Packet, which shall be completed and
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approved prior to approval of plans, and /or the storage, use or handling of
chemicals on the premises. The Chemical Classification Packet shall include the
following information:
1. Product Name.
2. Component.
3. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number.
4. Location where stored or used.
5. Container size.
6. Hazard classification.
7. Amount in storage.
8. Amount in use - closed systems.
9. Amount in use -open systems.
Section 5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances is hereby added as follows:
5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store any
amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable
amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned
or any residentially developed property.
Chapter 56
Explosives and Fireworks
Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays, regardless of mortar, device, or shell size,
shall be electrically fired.
Section 5608.3 Application for Permit is hereby added as follows:
Section 5608.3 Application for Permit. A diagram of the grounds on which the
display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be
discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size, the location
of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which
the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or
telephone line, or other overhead obstructions shall be provided to OCFA.
NFPA 13, 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 6.7.3 is hereby revised to read as follows:
6.7.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The
location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant.
The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved
by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2Y2" inlets shall be
approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be
installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be
painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design
requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a
standpipe system is included, four 2Y2" inlets shall be provided.
Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
8.3.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined
use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the
quick - response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific
tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.
Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
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(1) Quick - response type as defined in 3.6.4.8
(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5
(3) Quick response CMSA sprinklers
(4) ESFR sprinklers
(5) Standard - response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing
light hazard systems equipped with standard - response sprinklers
(6) Standard - response sprinklers used where individual standard - response
sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
Section 11.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
11.1.1.1 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined
use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire
sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2
use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler
systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d) curve "G ". Use is considered
undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the
sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent use or 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 use or occupancy.
Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be
determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the fire code official:
1) Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the
appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;
2) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3) Utilize the OCFA water -flow test form /directions to document a flow test
conducted by the local water agency or an approved third party licensed in
the State of California.
NFPA 13D 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and
Two - Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:
7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed
unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm
service:
NFPA 14, 2013 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended
as follows:
Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
7.3.1.1 Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and
shall be located not less than 18 inches or more than 24 inches above the
finished floor. Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and
shall be located not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor.
NFPA 24, 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and
Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be
painted OSHA red.
Exceptions:
1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the
building may be left unpainted.
2. Where OS &Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control
valves, at least one OS &Y valve shall be painted red.
Section 6.2.9 is hereby revised to read as follows:
All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be
arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:
(1) A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the
building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve
shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least
as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post
indicator valve.
(2) A wall post indicator valve
(3) An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4
(4) A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft
(12 m) from the building.
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer
with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed
closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the
height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
(5) Control valves installed in a fire -rated room accessible from the exterior
(6) Control valves in a fire -rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior
Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
10. 1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150,
Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8 -mil polyethylene
tube or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a
minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for
underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings
Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with
asphalt or other corrosion - retarding material after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe -joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:
10.4.3.2 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation,
the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from
the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe
under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and
shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through
10.4.3.2.4.
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Appendices
Appendix A is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix B is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix D is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix E is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix F is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix G is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix H is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix I is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix J is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix K is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix L is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix M is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix N is deleted in its entirety without amendments
SECTION III: This ordinance is exempt _from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA), 14 California Code of Regulations Section
15061(b((3).
SECTION IV: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held out to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Cypress hereby declares that it
would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsection,
sentence clause, phrases or portions be declared valid or unconstitutionally.
SECTION V: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify as the passage of
this Ordinance and to give notice thereof by causing copies of this Ordinance to be posted
in three public places throughout the City.
FIRST READING at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cypress
held on the 24th day of October, 2016 and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular
meeting held on the 14th day of November, 2016.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
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I, DENISE BASHAM, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held
on the 14th day of November, 2016, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
5
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Berry, Johnson, Peat, Morales and Yarc
NOES:
0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS