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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFD-001 - OrdinancesORDINANCE NO. 1 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS USES OR OPERATIONS, AND ESTABLISH- ING A FIRE SAFETY DIVISION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE FOOTHILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1982 EDITION There is hereby adopted by the Foothill Fire Protection District for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain Code and Standards known as the Uniform Fire Code, including all appendices, and the Uniform Fire Code Standards published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the International Conference of Building Officials, being particularly the 1982 editions thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by Section 7 of this ordinance of which Code and Standards not less than three (3) copies have been and are now filed in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provision thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the Foothill Fire Protection District. SECTION 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF FIRE SAFETY DIVISION A. The bureau of fire prevention shall be referred to as the Fire Safety Division. SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS A. Whenever the words "chief of the bureau of fire prevention" are used, they shall be held to mean "fire marshal" SECTION 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS IS TO BE PROHIBITED A. The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in principal business districts, closely built commercial areas and heavily populated areas. The fire chief having jurisdiction shall have the final determining authority. SECTION 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVE- GROUND TANKS IS PROHIBITED A. The storage of flammable or combustible liquid in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited within District boundaries. SECTION 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS IN WHICH STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES IS TO BE RESTRICTED A. Pursuant to Section 82.105 of the Uniform Fire Code, the aggregate capacity of any one installation for the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases shall not exceed 2,000 water gallons in commercial, residential and other areas where, in the opinion of the fire chief having jurisdiction, the location of bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases would create a threat to the occupants and property owners. SECTION 7. AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE A. Section 2.101 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to add section (i) as follows: (i) The following persons are hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code: 1. Sheriff or any deputy sheriff B. Section 10.207(b) of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: (b) Access roadways, private roadways and public road- ways shall be provided and maintained in a passable condition at all times. Any obstruction or impedence to reasonable access may be repaired or removed forth- with by any public safety agency and the expense of repair or removal is to be borne by the owner of the roadway and, in the case of an obstructing vehicle or object, by the owner of said vehicle or object. "NO PARKING" signs and/or other appropriate notice pro- hibiting obstructions may be required and shall be maintained by the property owner. C. Section 10.207(c) of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: (c) The access roadway shall be extended to within one hundred fifty feet (150') of, and shall give reason- able access to, all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of any building. An access road shall be provided within fifty feet (50') of all buildings if natural grade between the access road and building is in excess of thirty percent (30%). Where the access roadway cannot be provided, approved fire protection system or systems shall be provided -3- as required and approved by the fire chief. Access doors shall be provided at near ground level for fire fighting purposes in accordance with the Building Code. There shall be at least one door not less than three feet (3') in width and not less than six feet eight inches (6'8") in height. Travel distance between said doors shall not exceed one hundred fifty feet (150') or major fraction thereof on the exterior wall which faces the access roadway. Metal roll-up doors are not acceptable for such purposes unless approved by the fire chief. D. Section 10.210 of the Uniform Fire Code shall be added to read as follows: 10. 210 The fire chief or his designate shall not certify any building or occupancy until he is satisfied that the requirements for fire protection facilities have actually been constructed and provided in accordance with the approved plan. ae The developer shall call the fire district for inspections related to the construction of required fire protection facilities. E. Section 10.302(a) of the Uniform Fire Code shall be amended to read as follows: (a) General. All sprinkler systems, fire hydrant systems, standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, portable fire extinguishers, smoke and heat ventilators, smoke removal systems and other fire protective or extinguish- ing systems or appliances shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. All portable fire extinguishers required by the fire agency having jurisdiction shall be serviced annually by a fire extinguisher service contractor licensed by the State Fire Marshal. Fire protective or extinguishing systems coverage, spacing and specifications shall be maintained in accordance with recognized standards at all times. Such systems shall be extended, altered or augmented as necessary to maintain and continue protection whenever any building so equipped is altered, remodeled or added to. All additions, repairs, alterations and servicing shall be in accordance with recognized standards. EXCEPTION: Systems not required by this or any other code need not be extended, altered or augmented. Soda acid, foam, loaded stream, anti-freeze and water fire extinguishers of the inverting types shall not be recharged or placed in service for fire protection use. -4- F. Section 10.307 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to add section (e) as follows: (e) Automatic telephone dialing devices to transmit an emergency alarm shall not be connected to the fire department emergency telephone number. G. The Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to add Article 14, Section 14.101, "FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS": 14.101 A. Access. Access shall be required as follows: In condominium, cluster or group developments of one or two family dwellings, all portions of buildings shall be within 150 feet of the edge of the travelway of an improved public alley, street, driveway or designated fire lane. Walk- ways to buildings shall be unobstructed. B. Fire Flow and Fire Hydrant Requirements Required fire flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute (gpm). Such fire flow for fire protection purposes shall be supplied by a water system of approved design and with water mains having a minimum inside diameter of 6 inches (6"). Fire flow and fire hydrant spacing shall be as follows: Single Family Dwellings Fire Flow Duration Fire Require- Require- Hydrant ments ments Spacing Less than 1 per acre 1-Story 2-Stories 1-Story (Hazardous Terrain) 2-Stories (Hazardous Terrain) 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet 1000 gpm 2 hours 400 feet 1250 gpm 2 hours 400 feet 1 or 2 per acre 1-Story 2-Stories 1-Story (Hazardous Terrain) 2-Stories (Hazardous Terrain) 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet 1250 gpm 2 hours 400 feet 1500 gpm 2 hours 400 feet -5- More than 2 per acre 1-Story 2-Stories 1-Story (Hazardous Terrain) 2-Stories (Hazardous Terrain) Two-Family Dwellings (Duplex) 1-Story 2-Stories 1-Story (Hazardous Terrain) 2-Stories (Hazardous Terrain) Fire Flow Duration Fire Require- Require- Hydrant ments ments Spacing 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet 1250 gpm 2 hours 500 feet 1500 gpm 2 hours 400 feet 1750 gpm 2 hours 400 feet 1500 gpm 2 hours 300 feet 1750 gpm 2 hours 300 feet 1750 gpm 2 hours 300 feet 2000 gpm 2 hours 300 feet H. The Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to add Section 14.102, "FIR~ PRQ~ECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR APARTMENT HOUSES, OTHER MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, HOTELS, MOTELS~,~HOSPITALS, CONVALESCENT HOMES, NURSING HOMES AND SIMILAR RESIDENTIAL TYPE INSTITUTIONS AND PLACES OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY, SUCH AS CHURCHES, ETC.,, 14.102 Fire flow and fire hydrant spacing shall be as follows: Limited Multiple Residence 1 and 2 Stories Less than 5000 square feet 5000 to 9999 square feet 10,000 to 14,999 square feet 15,000 to 19,999 square feet 20,000 to 24,999 square feet 25,000 to 29,999 square feet 30,000 or more square feet Fire Flow Duration Fire Require- Require- Hydrant ments ments Spacing 2000 gpm 2 hours 300 feet 2500 gpm 2 hours 300 feet 3000 gpm 2 hours 300 feet 3500 gpm 3 hours 300 feet 4000 gpm 3 hours 300 feet 4500 gpm 4 hours 300 feet 5000 gpm 5 hours 300 feet Three story dwellings and all other structures under this section shall be at least 3000 gpm. -6- For all structures over three stories in height and for developments where variables represent additional hazards, greater fire flow may be required. Variables may relate to type of construction, configuration of exposure conditions and use. In cases where building dimensions exceed 150 lineal feet in length or width, or where access to other building areas is restricted, additional vehicular access may be required. I. The Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to add Section 14.103, "FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS". 14.103 Fire Flow. following: Fire flow shall be not less than the 1. Required fire flow shall not be less than 1500 gpm; 2. Maximum hydrant spacing shall not exceed 300 feet; 3. Isolated or strip commercial or industrial develop- ments not exceeding two stories in height shall be not less than 3000 gpm; 4. Neighborhood commercial centers or industrial clusters with buildings not exceeding two stories in height shall be not less than 3500 gpm; 5. Regional commercial shopping centers or industrial parks of any height shall be not less than 4000 qpm; 6. Where development variables present additional hazards, greater fire flow may be required. These variables may include, but are not limited to, type of construction, building height, materials and processes housed, and configuration of exposure conditions. Automatic fire sprinkler systems and other wet systems may require greater fire flow in order to meet the standards of Fire Insurance Underwriters. J. The Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to add Section 14.104, "GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR FIRE PROTECTION." 14.104 The following are requirements in the development of fire protection facilities. When reference is made to specifications of the Foothill Fire Protection District, this shall, 'in fact, have reference to "Standard Specifications for Installation of 16-Inch Diameter and Smaller Water Mains, Valves and Appurten- ances", (latest edition), approved and adopted by the -7- Board of Directors of the Cucamonga County Water District, and subsequent adopted amendments thereto. Fire Lanes Where fire lanes are required to provide access for emergency vehicles, they shall be designed and maintained as follows: (a) Fire lane width shall be not less than 26 feet in width for the length specified by the fire chief. EXCEPTION: The fire chief or his designate may, when unusual conditions are shown to exist, approve a minimum 20 feet fire lane access width for the length specified by the fire chief. (b) Paving and Improvement. Fire lanes shall be paved to meet standards of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Where the fire chief deems it permissible, he may allow the use of natural. grass surface if the following conditions are met: (1) A gravel sub-surface is provided which will withstand 50,000 pounds in all weather conditions without significant compaction (engineering data to be provided). (2) Other supporting material or block may be used if they meet the same criterion and/or conditions as stated in section (1) above. (3) Grass-covered restricted access shall be marked so that the supported driving area is clearly discernable. Required access shall be continuously main- tained during the building construction period. (c) Surface Irregularities. No dip, hump, or other surface irregularity shall: (1) have an angle of approach of 9© (20%) or steeper; (2) have an angle of departure of 9© (20%) or more; -8- (3) impede the movement of fire apparatus having a wheelbase of 244 inches, with a minimum ground clearance of 11 inches. (d) Turning Area. The minimum outside radius of the paved surface shall be 51 feet. An additional 6 feet of clear space shall be maintained beyond the outside radius from a point 6 feet above the paved surface to a point 12 feet above the paved surface. Hammerhead turning areas may be permitted upon approval of the fire chief or his designate. (e) Overhead Clearance. Overhead clearance shall be not less than 14 feet 6 inches from the paved surface. (f) Maintenance. Required fire lanes shall be maintained in an unobstructed manner and subject to frequent inspection of the fire district. The fire district shall cause the removal of obstructions at owner's expense or citation of said obstructions. The entrance to all required fire lanes shall be posted with a sign not less than 3 square feet in area as follows: FIRE LANE - KEEP CLEAR (6" high red letters on white background) VEHICLES WILL BE CITED OR REMOVED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE (2" high red letters on white background) BY ORDER OF FOOTHILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PER UNIFORM FIRE CODE (1" high red letters on white background) c. Fire Hydrants Fire hydrants shall be installed as per fire flow and spacing requirements specified by the Foothill Fire Protection District for the type of development and in accordance with the standard specifications of the Cucamonga County Water District. All fire hydrants shall meet or exceed the specifications of the Foothill Fire Protection District. Fire hydrant assemblies shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Foothill Fire Protection District's "Standard for Fire Hydrant Installation". -9- Contractors shall be responsible for priming and painting all fire hydrants. Color shall be a high grade safety yellow, as approved by the fire chief. Contractor or developer shall be responsible for the purchase and installation of blue dot reflective hydrant markers for all fire hydrants. d. Water System Design Where the water system is intended to become a portion of the "public water system", the design shall be approved by the Cucamonga County Water District. (a) Private water systems which supply fire hydrants shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the same specifications of the Cucamonga County Water District as adopted for the public water system. (b) Where the water system will be of private ownership, the following general principles shall be used and the fire district approval of design shall be obtained. Generally accepted good hydraulic practices including, but not limited to the following criteria, shall be used: (1) The developer shall refer to the required fire flow for his particular type of development. (2) The water available in the area of proposed development shall be determined by con- sulting the Cucamonga County Water District. (3) Water system design shall be based on the premise that, with water flowing at the required rate established under "Fire Flows" for that particular type of development under consideration, at least 20 psi residual pressure shall remain in the system. (4) Any single fire hydrant installation shall deliver in excess of 1000 gpm. (5) Water mains shall be of grid design or looped where possible. -10- (6) No six-inch water main supplying a fire hydrant shall exceed 500 feet in length when fed from one direction. (7) The developer shall test the water system, including the flowing of each fire hydrant, in the presence of a representative of the Foothill Fire Protection District, whose responsibility it shall be to record all pressures and flows, including residual pressures. NOTE: Acceptance of the water system shall be contingent upon successful completion of the abovementioned tests. (8) Minimum water main size shall be of 6 inch inside diameter. (9) Automatic fire sprinkler systems must be supplied in accordance with standards as approved by the Foothill Fire Protection District. e. Private Water System and Fire Hydrant Maintenance Private water systems supporting a fire hydrant shall be maintained in a condition acceptable to the Foothill Fire Protection District. The owner of such private water systems shall be responsible for maintaining the system, including: (a) Repair or replacement of damaged fire hydrants and conducting an annual test similar to the acceptance test. Such test shall be made in the presence of a representative of the Fo~- hill Fire Protection District. f. Temporary Facilities Temporary, non-permanent fire facilities, as approved by the Foothill Fire Protection District, may be required during the period of building construction. Due to the length of the construc- tion period, type of construction, or proximity to other uses, such facilities will be required to be installed prior to construction and shall be required to be removed before any buildings are approved for occupancy or when permanent, operable facilities are in existence. -11- g. Fire Department Connections Fire department connections and valves shall be installed at locations as approved by the Foothill Fire Protection District. h. Fire Alarm Systems and Alarm Devices Fire alarm systems conduit and appurtenances, where required or installed, and fire alarm systems monitoring, shall meet fire district approval. K. Section 25.116 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 25.116 Standby Firemen. Whenever, in the opinion of the chief, it is essential for public safety in any place of public assembly or any other place where people congregate, due to the number of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee shall employ one or more experienced firemen as required and approved by the chief, to be on duty at such place. Said firemen shall be subject to the chief's orders at all times when so employed and shall be in uniform and remain on duty during the times such places are open to the public, or when such activity is being conducted. Before each performance or the start of such activity, said firemen shall inspect the required fire appliances provided to see that they are in proper place and good working order, and shall keep diligent watch for fires during the time such place is open to the public or such activity is being conducted and shall take prompt measures for extinguishment of fires that may occur. Fire- men shall also perform, as required, emergency medical care. Firemen shall not be required or permitted, while on duty, to perform any other duties than those herein specified. L. Section 79.804 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to add the following sections: Section 9. Open flames, smoking and other sources of ignition shall not be permitted inside the room. Section 10. Materials which will react with water or other liquids to produce a hazard shall not be stored in the same room with flammable or combustible liquids. -12- M. Article 79, Division XIV of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following: Section 79.1400. Bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquid shall be prohibited in all mercantile districts, closely built commercial areas and heavily populated areas. The fire chief shall be the final determining authority. N. Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 80.112(a) "Parking and Garages": Section 80.112(a) Parking on Thoroughfare. Any vehicle containing hazardous materials shall not be left un- attended on any residential street nor in or within 500 feet of any residential area, apartment or hotel complex, educational, hospital or care facility at any time, or at any other place that would, in the opinion of the chief, present an extreme life hazard. In locations other than those specified in this section, a driver shall not leave the vehicle unattended on any street, highway, avenue or alley. EXCEPTIONS: The necessary absence in connec- tion with loading or unloading the vehicle; but during actual discharge from the vehicle, the provisions of Section 80.112(b) shall apply. 0 Stops for meals during the day or night, if the street is well lighted at the point of parking. When, in case of accident or emergency, the operator must leave to obtain assistance. -13- Section 80.112(b) Parking Off Thoroughfare. Any vehicle containing hazardous materials shall not be parked at any one point for longer than one hour, except: Off a street, highway, avenue or alley. At other approved locations not less than 50 feet from any building except those approved for the storage or serving of such vehicle. When, in case of breakdown or other emergency, the operator must leave the vehicle to take necessary action to correct the emergency. Section 80.112(c) Garaging. Vehicles containing hazardous materials shall not be parked or garaged in any buildings other than those specifically approved for such use by the chief. O. Section 81.106 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to add section (g) as follows: (g) The owner/builder has the option of either providing smoke removal in accordance with Section 81.106 or roof vents and draft curtains per Section 81.107. Conditions shall be subject to review and approval by the fire chief or his designate. ?. Section 81.107 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to add section (h) as follows: (h) The owner/builder has the option of either providing smoke removal in accordance with Section 81.106 or roof vents and draft curtains per Section 81.107. Conditions shall be subject to review and approval by the fire chief or his designate. Q. Section 82.105 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to add section (g) as follows: (g) Liquefied petroleum gas containers and tanks shall be positioned in relation of one to another in such a manner so that the length axis of each tank is parallel to other tanks. -14- R. Section 85.104 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 85.104 It shall be unlawful to maintain any electrical wiring, appliance, apparatus, or device in violation of the Electrical Code. When any electrical hazards are identified, measures to abate such conditions shall be taken. S. The .Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to add Section 85.110 to read as follows: Section 85.110 Electrical cords shall have no splices, tape, breaks or deterioration of insula- tion covering. Cords shall not be run through holes in walls, ceilings, floors, doorways, or windows; underneath carpet- ing; behind walls, ceilings or floors; or attached to building surfaces by metal fasteners. SECTION 8. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES ae In the event costs are incurred by the Foothill Fire Protection District in fighting a fire or taking measures to prevent a fire or hazardous condition caused by negligence, the person(s) causing said costs shall be liable to the Foothill Fire Protection District as provided in Section 8B. Be Any person(s) who becomes liable to the Foothill Fire Protection District under Section 8A shall be liable for the cost of services of the district, manpower, fire apparatus, any extinguishing agents (with the exception of water), and such costs may be charged to and collected from such person(s). Such charge shall constitute a debt of such person(s) to the.district and is collectible by the district in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied. The amount of such debt shall be determined in accordance with normal practices of the district and shall be based on such cost data as the district uses in its own accounting. SECTION 9. APPEALS Whenever the chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the chief to the Board of Appeals within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision appealed. -15- SECTION 10. VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE: ISSUANCE OF CITATION The Foothill Fire Protection District hereby authorizes the Fire Chief or his duly authorized agents to issue citations for violation of this ordinance in the same manner as county, city, or city and county are authorized to so provide by Chapter 5C (Section 853.6) of the Penal Code. SECTION 11. VIOLATION: MISDEMEANOR A. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this code or standards hereby adopted or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made there- under, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Fire Chief or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for not less than thirty (30) days, nor more than six (6) months or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. B. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. SECTION 12. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES All former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance or of the code or standards hereby adopted are hereby repealed. SECTION 13. VALIDITY The Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance or of the code or standards hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the -16- intent of the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District that it would have passed all other portions of this ordinance independent of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid. SECTION 14. DATE OF EFFECT This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its approval, as required by law. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of October , 1983. Richard A. Feuerstein, Secretary : va ORDINANCE NO. I dated May 10, 1982 Tf~is Ordinance superceded by Ordinance ~Jo. I dated October 13, 1983 signed b~ J. Stephen (~Jheatley, President and Richard A. Feuerstein, Secretary, Board of Director, Foothill F~e D~strict. ORDINANCE NO. 1 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND ESTABLISHING A FIRE SAFETY DIVISION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES Be it ordained by the Foothill Fire Protection District: SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF UNIFORM FIRE CODE There is hereby adopted by the Foothill Fire Protection District for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code known as the Uniform Fire Code, recommended by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the International Confer- ence of Building Officials, being particularly the 1979 Edition thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by Section 7 of this ordinance of which code not less than three (3) copies have been and are now filed in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provision thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the Foothill Fire Protection District. SECTION 2. ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF FIRE SAFETY DIVISION A. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall be referred to as the Fire Safety Division. SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS A. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the Foothill Fire Protection District. : -1- B. Wherever the term "corporation counsel" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the attorney for the Foothill Fire Protection District. SECTION 4. AMENDMENTS MADE IN THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE A. Section 2.101 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: 2.101 Responsibility for Enforcement (a) The fire chief shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this code. Under his direction, the fire department shall enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction and the laws of the state pertaining to: 1. The prevention of fires. 2. The suppression or extinguishing of dangerous or hazardous fires. 3. The storage,. use and handling of explosive, flam- mable, toxic, corrosive and other hazardous gaseous, solid and liquid materials. 4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual, and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment. 5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes. 6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimina- tion of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures and other property, including that under construction. 7. The means and adequacy of each exit in the event of fire, from factories, schools, hotels, lodging houses, asylums, hospitals, churches, halls, theaters, ampitheaters, and all other places in which people work, live or congregate from time to time for any purpose. 8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circum- stances of fire. (b) The following persons are hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code: 1. Sheriff or any deputy sheriff B. Board of Appeals 2.302 In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and type of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this code, the Board of Appeals shall be served by the Board of Directors. -2- C. Section 2.303b of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Whenever this code is inapplicable for any reason to any situation involving the protection of persons and property from the hazards of fire and explosion, the materials, methods of construction, installations, practices, or operations necessary to provide such protection shall, to a reasonable degree, be in accordance with nationally recognized and accepted standards, principals and tests, and generally recognized and well established methods of fire prevention and control, as set forth in the follow- ing publications by recognized national authorities and technical or scientific organizations, which are adopted by reference as part of this code as though set forth fully herein. AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE 1800 "K" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 API STANDARDS 12-A Specification for Oil Storage Tanks with Riveted Shells, 1951 12-B Specifications for Bolted Production Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, 12th Edition, January, 1977 650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage, 6th Edition, 1978 12-D Specifications for Field Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, 8th Edition, January, 1977 12-F Specifications for Shop Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, 7th Edition, January, 19'77 2000 Venting Autmospheric and Low Pressure Storage Tanks, 2nd Edition, December, 1973 (Non- Refrigerated and Refrigerated) ASME CODES Code for Power Boiler, 1968 Edition Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels, 1968 Edition AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS 1619 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 ASTM STANDARDS D93-77 Standard Method of Test for Flash Point by Means of the Pensky-Martens Closed Tester (for flash points of 200 degree F. or higher of fuel oil and certain viscous material) D323-72 Standard Method of Test for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method) D56-77 Standard Method of Test for Flash Point by Means of the Tag Closed Tester (for flash points of liquids below 200 degree F.) D92-72 Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup (for flash and fire points of all petroleum products except fuel oils and those having an open cup flash below 175 degree F.) -3- D3278-73 Standard Method of Tests for Flash Point of Liquids by Setaflash Closed Tester (for paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes and related products and their components having flash points between 32 degree F. and 230 degree F. ) ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS Bureau of Explosives 1920 "L" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 AAR CIRCULARS 17-D Tank Car Loading Racks, October 30, 1978 17-E Tank Car Loading Racks, October 30, 1978 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 NFPA STANDARDS, NATIONAL FIRE CODES, 1979 12 Carbon Dioxide Systems, 1977 12A Halon 1211 Systems, 1977 12B Halon 1211 Systems, 1977 13 Sprinkler Systems, Installation, 1978 13D Sprinkler Systems, Dwellings, 1975 14 Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1978 16 Foam-Water Sprinkler and Spray Systems, 1974 17 Dry Chemical Systems, 1975 20 Centrifugal Fire Pumps, 1978 22 Water Tanks, 1978 24 Outside Protection, 1977 33 Spray Application, 1977 395 Flammable and Combustible Liquids on Farms and Isolated Construction Products, 1977 40 Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film, 1974 40E Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic, 1975 43A Liquid and Solid Oxidizing Materials, 1975 43C Storage of Gaseous Oxidizing Materials, 1975 45 Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 1975 481 Titanium, Storage, Handling, 1974 490 Ammonium Nitrate Storage, 1975 498 Explosives, Motor Vehicle Terminals, 1976 50A Gaseous Hydrogen Systems, 1978 51 Welding and Cutting, Oxygen - Fuel Gas System for, 1977 51A Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants, 1974 5lB Cutting and Welding Processes, 1977 54 National Fuel Gas Code, 1974 56B Respiratory Therapy, 1976 56C Laboratories in Health Related InstitUtions. 1973 56D Hyperbaric Facilities, 1976 56E Hyperbaric Facilities 56F Nonflammable Medical Gas Systems, 1977 59A Liquefied Natural Gas, Storage and Handling, 1975 61A Manufacturing and Handling Starch, 1973 6lB Grain Elevators, Bulk Handling Facilities, 1973 61C Feed Mills, Dust Hazards, 1973 61D Agricultural Commodities for Human Consumption, 1973 -4- 63 Industrial Plants, Dust Explosions, 1975 65 Aluminum Processing and Finishing, 1975. 651 Aluminum or Magnesium Powder, 1974 653 Coal Preparation Plants, Dust Hazards, 1971 654 Plastics Industry, Dust hazards, 1975 655 Sulfur Fires, Explosives, Prevention, 1971 656 Spice Grinding Plants, Dust Hazards, 1971 66 Pneumatic Conveying Systems, 1973 664 Woodworking Plants, Dust Hazards, 1971 69 Explosive Prevention Systems, 1978 70 National Electric Code, 1978 71 Central Station Signaling Systems, 1977 72B Auxiliary Signaling Systems, 1975 72C Remote Station Signaling Systems, 1975 72D Proprietary Signaling Systems, 1975 72E Automatic Fire Detectors, 1978 74 Household Fire Warning Equipment, 1978 75 Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equip- ment, 1976 76A Essential Electrical Systems, 1977 78 Lightning Protection Code, 1977 80 Fire Doors and Windows, 1977 85F Pulverized Fuel Systems, 1978 231B Cellular Rubber and Plastics, Storage, 1974 231D Storage of Rubber Tires, 1975 303 Marinas and Boatyards, 1975 409 Aircraft Hangars, 1975 418 Roof Top Heliport Construction and Protection, 1973 505 Powered Industrial Trucks, 1978 513 Motor Freight Terminals, 1978 13A Sprinkler Systems - Maintehance, 1978 291 Fire Hydrants, Uniform Markings, 1977 482M Zirconium, Plants Producing, 1974 68 Explosive Venting, Guide, 1978 77 Static Electricity, 1977 307 Marine Terminals, Operation, 1976 231A General Outdoor Storage D. Section 9.105 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended by amending the definition of "Chief or Chief of the Fire Department" to read as follows: 9.105 - "Chief or Chief of the Fire Department" shall mean the Chief Officer of the Foothill Fire Protection District or his authorized representative. E. Section 10.207c of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: -5- The access roadway shall be extended to within 150 feet of, and shall give reasonable access to, all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of any building. An access road shall be provided within 50 feet of all buildings if the natural grade between the access road and building is in excess of 30 percent. Multi-story buildings may require access roadways adjacent to the building(s). Where the access roadway cannot be provided, an approved fire protection system or systems shall be provided as required and approved by the chief. F. Section 11.111 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 11.111 - Chimney Spark Arresters (a) Each chimney used in conjunction with any fire- place or any heating appliance in which solid or liquid fuel is used shall be maintained with an approved spark arrester. All chimneys used in conjunction with any fire- place or any heating appliance in which solid or liquid fuel is used shall terminate in a substantially constructed spark arrester having a mesh not exceeding 5/8 inch. G. Section 11.207 shall be added to read as follows: 11.207 - Combustible materials shall not be stored in attic areas or similar spaces. EXCEPTION: When walls, floor(s) and ceiling(s) forming the storage area are protected on the attic room side as required for one- hour fire resistive construction. H. Section 11.404, a new subsection, shall be added to read as follows: Section 11.404 - (c) Electrical wiring shall be maintained in good serviceable condition and shall be used only as herein approved. 1. Flexible cords shall be used only with appliances, fixtures, pendants and portable lamps. Cords shall have no splices, tape, breaks or deterioration of insulation covering. Cords shall not be run through holes in walls, ceilings, floors, doorways, or windows; underneath carpeting; behind walls, ceilings or floors; or attached to building -6- surfaces by metal fasteners. Cords shall be limited to length and size in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 2. Permanent wall outlets shall not have multi- adaptors or cube taps attached to supply additional appliances. 3. Use of extension cords to supply power to appliances or fixtures shall not be allowed. EXCEP- TION: Temporary use on intermittent basis. Extension cord's wire gauge must be one size larger than appliance cord. 4. Overcurrent protection (circuit breakers or ~fuses) shall be provided for all conductors at a point where the conductor to be protected receives its supply. Bridging of overcurrent protection shall not be permitted. Conductors shall be protected as indicated in Tables 310-16 and 310-19 of the National Electrical Code. I. Section 49.104, a new subsection, shall be added to read as follows: (c) All compressed gas cylinders in service or in storage shall be adequately secured to prevent falling or being knocked over. SECTION 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS IS TO BE PROHIBITED A. Pursuant to Section 77.106 of the Uniform Fire Code, the storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in princi- pal business districts, closely built commercial areas and heavily populated areas. The fire chief having jurisdiction shall have the final determining authority. SECTION 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVE- GROUND TANKS IS PROHIBITED A. Pursuant to Section 79.201 of the Uniform Fire Code, the storage of flammable or combustible liquid in outside above- ground tanks is prohibited within District boundaries. -7- B. Pursuant to Section 79.601 of the Uniform Fire Code, new bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquid shall be prohibited in all mercantile districts, closely built commercial areas and heavily populated areas. The fire chief having juris- diction shall be the final determining authority. SECTION 7. VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE: ISSUANCE OF CITATION The Foothill Fire Protection District hereby authorizes the Fire Chief or his duly authorized agents to issue citations for violation of this ordinance in the same manner as county, city, or city and county are authorized to so provide by Chapter 5C (Section 853.6) of the Penal Code. SECTION 8. VIOLATION: MISDEMEANOR Every person who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance or who fails or refuses to correct or eliminate a fire or life hazard after written order of the Fire Chief or his authorized representative, or who falsely impersonates a member of the District Board or any officer of the District, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this ordinance is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, and shall be punishable, therefore, as provided by this ordinance. SECTION 9. VALIDITY The Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District hereby declares that, should any section, paragraph, sentence, or work of this ordinance or of the code hereby adopted, be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District that it would have passed all other portions of this ordinance inde- pendent of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid. SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption. -8- ATTEST: RICHARD A. FEUERSTEIN, Secretary to the Board of Directors STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ) ss. SAN BERNARDINO I, RICHARD A. FEUERSTEIN, Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District of San Bernardino County, State of California, hereby certify that, at a regular meeting of the Foothill Fire Protection District of said County and State, held on the 10th day of May, 1982, at which meeting were present JOHN P. AMODT JOHN R. LYONS PAUL H. POPE DANIEL W. RICHARDS JO~ STEPHEN WHEATLEY the foregoing ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Foothill Fire Protection District this 12th day of May, 1982. RICHARD A. FEUERSTEIN, Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District : va ORDINANCE NO. I dated January 20, 1976 Thi~ Ordinance su~erceded by Ordinance No. I dated May 10,1982 signed by Richard A. Feuerstein, Secretar~ to the Board of Directors Foothill Fire D~trict. ORDINANCE NO. 1 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, AS ADOPTED BY SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CODE BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 2011, DATED AUGUST 6, 1975, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND ESTABLISHING A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFORE AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Foothill Fire Protection District SECTION 1. Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code, 1973 Edition, There is hereby adopted by the Foothill Fire Protection District for the purpose of prescribing governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that Code known as the Uniform Fire Code, 1973 Edition, being particularly the August 6, 1975 adoption thereof by the County of San Bernardino, and amendments thereto, except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or added (by Section of this Ordinance), of which Code not less than three (3) copies have been and are now filed in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District, 6627 Amethyst Street, Alta Loma, California, for public record and inspection, is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the Foothill Fire Protection District. SECTION 2. Definition. Wherever the word "Municipality" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the Foothill Fire Protection District. Wh. erever the words "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" are used in the Uniform Fire Code, they shall be held to mean the Fire Marshal. Wherever the words "Chief of Police" are used in the Uniform Fire Code, they shall be held to mean the San Bernardino County Sheriff. D. Wherever the word "Chief" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the Fire Chief of the Fire District. SECTION 3. All prior ordinances of the District are hereby superceded by this Ordinance. SECTION 4. Added Articles to the Code. Pursuant to Section 13869 of the Health and Safety Code, the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District may adopt, from time to time, as they deem necessary, supplemental Articles to the Uniform Fire Code. Supple- ments to this Code shall be incorporated after publication and public hearing. SECTION 5. Article 13, Section 13.208, Required Vertical Driveway Clearance, Uniform Fire Code, is hereby deleted. ,' .......SECTION 6. The Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to add Section 13.209, Article 13, Minimum Fire Access and Fire Protection Water System Standards. NUMBER 1 The following standards shall be required of all fire protection water systems and fire district access. I. GENERAL REGULATIONS A. Submission of Plans for Review by the Fire Chief: (i) Preliminary plans for developments described in these standards shall be submitted and approved by the Fire Chief or his designate before: a. Final plans are filed in the Planning Department; b. Applications for building permit are filed in the Building Depart- ment; c. Any building or property may be changed to a use which increases fire hazard potential. (2) Such plans submitted for review shall consist of: a. Two sets of plans showing the proposed development, including the plan for satisfying requirements for fire protection facilities. When the development includes buildings to be erected, show also the location of such buildings with respect to streets, alleys, fire lanes, and pedestrian walks, together with building elevations and floor plans. b. Description and plan for installation of all fire alarm systems for fire alarm devices to be installed. c. Engineering calculations supporting any plan proposed to comply with the requirements for fire protection facilities. B. Decision Following submission of the development plan, the Fire Chief or his designate shall notify the person submitting as to the sufficiency or insufficiency of the plan in satisfying the requirements for fire protection within fifteen (1S) working days of the date of filing. Plans which have been approved or conditionally approved shall receive an official stamp, signature, and date. In denying a plan, the Fire Chief or his designate shall forward a copy of the decision to the submitter, setting forth the reasons for denial. C. Appeal Any final administrative decision relative to requirements for fire protection facilities may be appealed to the Governing Board by the owner or developer or his agent of any property which is affected by such a decision. Such appeal shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of the Board within ten (10) days after the decision is given. The Governing Board's decision shall be final. N~ER2 D. General Administration The Fire Chief or his designate shall not certify the building or occupancy until he is satisfied that the requirements for fire protection facilities have been actually constructed and provided in accordance with the approved plan. (1) The developer shall call the Fire District for inspections related to the construction of required fire protection facilities. REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS A. Access. Access shall be required as follows: (1) In condominium, cluster or group developments of one or two family dwellings, all portions of buildin~shall be within one hundred fifty feet of the edge of the travelway of an improved public alley, street, driveway or designated fire lane. Walkways to buildings shall be un- obstructed. (2) For those developments not utilizing cluster, group or condominium design, the access standards of county zonging or subdivision ordinances, only, shall apply. B. Fire Flow and Fire Hydrant Requirements. Required fire flow shall be not less than one thousand gallons per minute. Such fire flow for fire protection purposes shall be supplied by a water system of approved design, and with water mains having a minimum inside diameter of six inches. (1) Fire flow and fire hydrant spacing shall be as follows: ao Single Family Dwellings 1. Less than 1 per acre One Story Two Stories One Story (Hazardous Terrain) Two Stories (Hazardous Terrain) 2. One or 2 per acre One Story Two Stories One Story (Hazardous Terrain) Two Stories (Hazardous Terrain) Fire Flow Requirements Duration Requirements Fire Hydrant Spacing 1000 gpm 2 hours SO0 feet 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet 1250 gpm 2 hours 400 feet 1500 gpm 2 hours 400 feet 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet 1000 gpm 2 hours 400 feet 1250 gpm 2 hours 400 feet N~ER3 I. {2) {3) Fire Flow Duration Fire Hydrant Requirements Requirements Spacing More than 2 per acre One Story 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet Two Stories 1250 gpm 2 hours 500 feet One Story (Hazardous Terrain) 1500 gpm 2 hours 400 feet Two Stories (Hazardous Terrain) 1750 gpm 2 hours 400 feet Two Family Dwellings (Duplex) One Story 1500 gpm 2 hours 300 feet Two Stories 1750 gpm 2 hours 300 feet One Story (Hazardous Terrain) 1750 gpm 2 hours 300 feet Two Stories (Hazardous Terrain) 2000 gpm 2 hours 300 feet An additional fire flow requirement of 500 gpm will be assessed to any construction utilizing combustible roofing materials (i.e., wood shingle or shake). Fire hydrant assemblies shall be installed in accordance with the re- quirements of the Foothill Fire District Standard for Fire Hydrant Installation. APARTMENT HOUSES, OTHER MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, HOTELS, MOTELS, HOSPITALS, CONVALESCENT HOMES, NURSING HOMES, AND SIMILAR RESIDENTIAL TYPE IN- STITUTIONS AND PLACES OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY SUCH AS CHURCHES, ETC. A. Access. Access shall be as follows: (1) The entrance and exit of all ground floor apartment units shall be within 100 feet of the edge of the travelway of an improved public alley, street, driveway or designated fire lane. This distance shall be measured from the face of the curb of an improved street, drive- way, alley or designated fire lane along unobstructed walkways lead- ing to the main entrance and exit of such individual apartment units. Where other stories are devoted to a use or occupancy other than residential purposes, this access requirement shall be interpreted as being the horizontal travel distance from the street, driveway, alley or designated fire lane to the main entrance and exit of such individual apartment units. (2) Buildings or portions of buildings more than thirty-five feet in height, as defined by the Building Code of San Bernardino County, shall be provided with a street, driveway, or designated fire lane, which shall be able to accommodate Fire District aerial apparatus and designed in a manner so that ladder truck operations can be effected on at least one side of the building which has openings into its interior. Such street, alley, driveway, or designated fire lane shall begin at a point not more than fifteen (1S) feet from buildings at a point adjacent to the highest building or portion thereof. (3) In cases where building dimensions exceed one hundred fifty (150) linear feet in length or width, or where access to other building areas is restricted, additional vehicular access may be required by the Fire Chief. B. Fire Flow and Fire Hydrant Spacing Shall Be As Follows: (i) Limited Multiple Residence 1 and 2 stories Fire Flow Requirments Duration Requirements Fire Hydrant Spacing Less than S,000 square feet 5,000 to 9,999 square feet 10,000 to 14,999 square feet 15,000 to 19,999 square feet 20,000 to 24,999 square feet 25,000 to 29,999 square feet 30,000 or more square feet 2000 gpm 2 hours 300 feet 2500 gpm 2 hours 300 feet 3000 gpm 2 hours 300 feet 3500 gpm 3 hours 500 feet 4000 gpm 3 hours 300 feet 4500 gpm 4 hours 500 feet 5000 gpm 5 hours 300 feet (2) Three story dwellings and all other structures under this Section: at least 3,000 gpm. (3) For all structures over three stories in height and for developments where variables represent additional hazards, greater fire flow may be required. Variables may relate to type of construction, roofing, con- figuration of exposure conditions and use. (4) An additional fire flow requirement of 500 gpm will be assessed to any construction utilizing combustible roofing material [i.e., wood shingle or shake). (s) Fire hydrant assemblies shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Foothill Fire Protection District Standard for Fire Hydrant Installation. C. Fire Department Connections Fire department connections and valves used in conjunction with fire protection facilities shall be installed at locations as approved by the Foothill Fire Protection District. Fire Alarm System and Alarm Devices Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances where required or installed, shall meet Fire District approval. NUMBER 4 I. REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS A. Access. Access shall be provided as follows: No building nor any external portion of a building shall be constructed more than one hundred feet from the edge of the travelway of an improved public alley, street, driveway, or designated fire lane, unless fire lane access is provided to a point within one hundred feet of a building or any external portion thereof. Such fire lane shall terminate in a cul-de-sac or hammerhead turning area designed in accordance with the General Require- ments and Rules for Standards for Fire Protection Facilities (Number 5). B. Fire Flow. Fire flow shall be not less than the following: (1) Required fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gpm. (2) Maximum hydrant spacing shall not exceed 300 feet. (3) Isolated or strip commercial or industrial developments not exceeding two stories in height: 3,000 gallons per minute. (4) Neighborhood commercial centers or industrial clusters with buildings not exceeding two stories in height: 3,500 gpm. (5) Regional commercial shopping centers or industrial parks of any building height: 4,000 gallons per minute. (6) Where development variables present additional hazards, greater fire flow may be required. These variables may include, but are not limited to, type of construction, building height, roofing, materials and processes housed, and configuration of exposure conditions. Auto- matic fire sprinkler systems and other wet systems installed for fire protection may require greater fire flow in order to meet the standards of Fire Insurance Underwriters. (7) Fire hydrant assemblies shall be installed in accordance with the re- quirements of the Foothill Fire Protection District Standards for Fire Hydrant Installations. C. Fire Department Connections and Valves Fire department connections and valves used in conjunction with fire protection facilities shall be installed at locations as approved by the Foothill Fire Protection District. Fire Alarm Systems and Alarm Devices Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances, where required or installed, shall meet Fire District approval. NUMBER 5 I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES The following are requirements in the development of fire protection facilities. When reference is made to specifications of the Foothill Fire Protection District, this shall, in fact, have reference to "Standard Specifications for Installation of Sixteen Inch Diameter and Smaller Water Mains, Valves and Appurtenances", approved and adopted September 1969 by the Board of Directors of the Cucamonga County Water District, and subsequent adopted amendments thereto. A. Fire Lanes Where fire lanes are required to provide access for emergency vehicles, they shall be designed and maintained as follows: (1) Fire lane width shall be not less than 24 feet in width for the length specified by the Fire Chief. (2) Paving and Improvement. Fire lanes shall be paved to meet standards of the County of San Bernardino for public alleys but, in no case, less than two inches of aspbaltic concrete over four inches of de- composed granite or equivalent. All improvements, including paving and maintenance of restricted access ways, shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief. Where the Fire Chief deems it per- missible, he may allow the use of natural grass surface if the following conditions are met: a. A gravel sub-surface is provided which will withstand 50,000 pounds in all weather conditions without significant compaction. (Engineering data to be provided) b. Other supporting material or block may be used if they meet the same criterion and/or conditions as stated in the above (a) section. c. Grass covered restricted access shall be marked so that the supported driving area is clearly discernable. Required access shall be continuously maintained during the building construction period to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief or his designate. Those areas of fire lanes or public alleys where fire hydrants are permitted to be installed shall be designed and con- structed to accommodate full flow of fire hydrants under testing conditions without damage either to paving, structures, or landscaping. {3) Surface Irregularities. No dip, hump, or other surface irregularity shall: a. have an angle of approach of 9° (20%) or steeper; b. have an angle or departure of 9° (20%) or more; c. impede the movement of fire apparatus having a wheelbase of 244 inches, with a minimum ground clearance of 11 inches. (4) Turning Area. The minimum outside radius of the paved surface shall be 48 feet. An additional six feet of clear space shall be maintained beyond the outside radius from a point six feet above the paved surface, to a point 12 feet above the paved surface. Hammerhead turning areas may be permitted upon approval of the Fire Chief or his designate. (5) Overhead Clearance. Overhead clearance shall be not less than 14 feet 6 inches from the paved surface. (6) Maintenance. Required fire lanes shall be maintained in an unobstructed manner, and subject to frequent inspection of the Fire District. The Fire District shall cause the removal of obstructions at owner's expense. The entrance to all required fire lanes shall be posted with a sign not less than three square feet in area as follows: FIRE LANE KEEP CLEAR background) VEHICLES OR OBSTRUCTION WILL BE REMOVED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE (6" high letters on contrasting BY ORDER OF FOOTHILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - Uniform Fire Code 13.209 (2" high letters) (1" high letters) B. Fire Hydrants Fire hydrants shall be installed as per fire flow and spacing requirements specified for the type of development and in accordance with the standard specifications of the Cucamonga County Water District. All fire hydrants shall meet or exceed the specifications of the Foothill Fire Protection District. C. Water System Design Where the water system is intended to become a portion of the "Public Water System", the design shall be approved by the Cucamonga County Water District. (1) Private water systems which supply fire hydrants shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the same specifications of the Cucamonga County Water District, as adopted for the public water system. (2) Where the water system will be of private ownership, the following general principals shall be used, and the Fire District approval of design shall be obtained. Generally accepted good hydraulic practices, including, but not limited to, the following criteria, shall be used: a. The developer shall refer to the required fire flow for his particular type of development. b. The water available in the area of proposed development shall be determined by consulting the Cucamonga County Water District. c. Water system design shall be based on the premise that, with water flowing at the required rate established under "Fire Flows" for the particular type of development under consideration, at least twenty psi residual pressure shall remain in the system. d. Any single fire hydrant installation shall deliver in excess of 10o0 ~pm. e. water mains shall be of grid design or looped where possible. f. No 6 inch water main supplying a fire hydrant shall exceed 500 feet in length when fed from one direction. g. The developer shall test the water system, including the flowing of each fire hydrant in the presence of a representative of the Foothill Fire Protection District, whose duty it shall be to record all pressures and flows, including residual pressures. NOTE: Acceptance of the water system shall be contingent on the successful completion of the above mentioned tests. h. Minimum water main size within the Foothill Fire Protection District shall be of six inch inside diameter. i. Automatic fire sprinkler systems must be supplied in accordance with standards of the Sprinklered Risk Division of the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau. D. Private Water System and Fire Hydrant Maintenance. Private water systems supporting a fire hydrant shall be maintained in a condition acceptable to the Foothill Fire Protection District. The owner of such private water systems shall be responsible for maintaining the system, including: (1) Repair or replacement of damaged fire hydrants, and conducting an annual test similar to the acceptance test. Such test shall be made in the presence of a representative of the Foothill Fire Protection District. E. Temporary Facilities. Temporary, non-permanent fire facilities may be required by the Fire Chief during the period of building construction. Due to the length of the construction period, type of construction or proximity to other uses, such facilities will be required to be installed prior to construction, and shall be required to be removed before any buildings are approved for occupancy or when permanent, operable facilities are in existence. SECTION 7. Violation of Ordinance: Issuance of Citation. The District hereby authorizes the Fire Chief or his duly authorized agents to issue citations for violation of this Ordinance in the same manner as county, city, or city and county are authorized to so provide by Chapter 5C, (Section 853.6) Title 3, Part 2 of the Penal Code. SECTION 8. Violation: Misdemeanor. Every person who violates any of the provisions of the Ordinance, or who fails or refuses to correct or eliminate a fire or life hazard after written order of the District Board or its authorized representative, or who falsely impersonates a member of the District Board or any officer of the District, is guilty of a mis- demeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any viola- tion of any provision of this Ordinance is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, and shall be punishable therefor as provided by this Ordinance. SECTION 9. Validity. The Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District hereby declares that, should any section, paragraph, sentence, or work of this Ordinance or of the Code hereby adopted, be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District that it would have passed all other portions of this Ordinance independent of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid. SECTION 10. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption. /6ACK R. WHITNEY, Chairman ~' Board of Directors Foothill Fire Protection District ATTEST: EUGENE M. BILLINGS, Secretary to the Board of Directors STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ) ss. SAN BERNARDINO ) I, EUGENE M. BILLINGS, Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District, County of San Bernardino, State of California, hereby certify that, at a regular meeting of the Foothill Fire Protection District of said County and State, held on the 20th day of January, 1976, at which meeting were present JACK R. WHITNEY EDDIE O. SMITH MIKEL J. PARK the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Foothill Fire Protection District this 20th day of January, 1976. E~ENE M. BILLINGS, Secretary to the goard of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District ORDINANCE NO. 2011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, DIVISION 3, TITLE2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE 1973 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE. The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino, State of California does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the San Bernardino County Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 1 UNIFORM FIRE CODE Sections: 23.011 Findings and Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code. 23.012 Storage of Flammable or Combustible Liquids. 23.013 Bulk Storage of Liquefied. Petroleum Gases. 23.014 Storage of Explosives and Blasting Agents. 23.015 Amendments to the Uniform Fire Code. 23.016 Validity Clause. 23.011 Findings and Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code. (a) FINDINGS. The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino hereby finds as follows: (1) That the Western Fire Chiefs' Association and the International Conference of Building Officials are private organizations which have been in existence for a period of at least three (3) years. (2) That the Uniform Fire Code, 1973 Edition, adopted by said organizations is a nationally recognized compilation of proposed rules, regulations, and standards of said organizations. (3) That said Uniform Fire Code has been printed and published as a code in book form within the meaning of Section 50022.2 etseq. of the Government Code of the State of California; (4) That three (3) copies of this code have been filed for use and examination by the public in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to the adoption of this chapter. (5) The sections of said Uniform Fire Code may be referred to by the number used in said published compilation preceded bY the words "Uniform Fire Code Section" and may also be referred to by additional reference to the San Bernardino County Code and sections therein pertaining to said Uniform Fire Code. (b) ADOPTION OF UNIFORM FIRE CODE. The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino hereby adopts the Uniform Fire Code, 1973 Edition, as compiled and adopted by the Western Fire Chiefs' Association, and the International Conference of Building Officials. The provisions of this Uniform Fire Code shall apply to all the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County except in those jurisdictions ( F ire Protection Districts or other Special Districts with Fire Protection Powers) wherein different regulations are adopted. 23.012 Storage of Flammable or Combustible Liquids. (a) Pursuant to Section 15.201 of the Uniform Fire (;ode, the storage of flammable or combustible liquid in outside above ground tanks is prohibited in all mercantile districts and ,other congested districts as determined by the Fire Chief having jurisdiction. (b) Pursuant to Section 15.601 of the Uniform Fire Code, new bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquid shall be prohibited in all mercantile districts, closely built commercial areas and heavily populated areas. The Fire Chief having jurisdiction shall be the final determining authority. 23.013 Bulk Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gases. Pursuant to Section 20.105(a) of the Uniform Fire Code, the aggregate capacity Of any one installation for the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases shell not exceed two thousand (2,000) water gallons in heavily populated or congested areas as determined by the F ire Chief having jurisdiction, except that in particular cases, this capacity limit may be altered at the discretion of the Fire Chief for good cause shown. 23.014 Storage of Explosives and Blasting Agents. Pursuant to Section 11.106(b} of the Uniform Fire Code, the storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in principal business districts, closely built commercial areas and heavily populated areas. The Fire Chief having jurisdiction shall have the final determining authoritY. 23.015 Amendments to the Uniform Fire Code. (a) Section 1.201 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to reed as follows: 1.201 Responsibility for Enforcement. a. The Chief shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this code. Under his direction, the Fire Department shall enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction and the laws of the State pertaining to: 1. The prevention of fires. 2. The suppression or extinguishing of dangerous or hazardous fires. 3. The storage, use and handling of explosive, flammable, toxic, corrosive and other hazardous gaseous, solid and liquid materials. 4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual, and other private fire alarm systems and fire exti ngu ishing equipment. 5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes. 6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures, and other property. including that under construction. The means and adequacy of each exit in the event of fire, from factories, schools, hotels, lodging houses, asylums, hospitals, churches, halls, theatres, emphitheatres, and all other places in which people work, llve or congregate from time to time for any purpose. 8. The investigation of the cause, origin, and circumstances of fire. The following persons are hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code: 1. The County Fire Warden and his deputies; 2. The officers of any Fire Department, of any F ire District or Other district with fire-prevention powers; 3. The State Forest Ranger and peace officers of the California Division of Forestry; 4. United States Forest Service Officers; 5. The Sheriff or any deputy sheriff; 6. Officers of the California Highway Patrol; 7. Such other officers or employees of the Governing Authority as may be recommended by the Chief and approved by the Governing Authority. (b) Section 1.216 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1.216 Compliance with Recognized Standards. Whenever This code is inapplicable for any reason to any situation involving the protection of persons and property from the hazards of fire and explosion, the materials, methods of construction, installations, practices, or operations necessary to provide such protections shall, to a reasonable degree, be in accordance with nationally recognized and accepted standards, principles and tests and generally recognized and well established methods of fire prevention and control, as set forth in the following publications by recognized national authorities and technical or scientific organizations, which are adopted by reference as part of this code as though set forth herein in full. AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 85 John St., New York, NY 10038 222 W. Adams ST., Chicago, I L 60606 465 California St., San Francisco, CA 94104 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 15.64 ASA B9. I 1971 Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE 1800 "K" St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 API STANDARDS 12-A Specification for Oil Storage Tanks with R ~veted Shells, 1951 12-B Specification for Bolted Production Tanks, 1958, Supplement 1, 1962 12-D Specification for Large Welded Production Tanks, 1957, Supplement, March 1965 12-F Specification for Small Welded Production Tanks, 1968[ 650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage, 1966, Supplement, December 1967 R P-2000 Venting Atmospheric and low Pressure Storage Tanks, May 1968 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 345 E. 47th St., New York, NY 10017 ASME CODES Code for Power Boilers, 1968 Edition Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels, 1968 Edition AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERS 345 E, 47thSt., New York, NY 10017 1967 ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals ASHRAE Guide and Data Books 1. Application, 1968 2. Equipment, 1969 3. Systems, 1970 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING & MATERIALS 1916 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 ASTMSTANDARDS D56-68 Standard Method of Test for Flash Point by Meat, rs of the Tag Closed Tester (for flash points below 175vF ), 1968 D93-61 Standard Method of Test for Flash Poinl by Means of the Pensky Martens Closed Tester (for flash points of 175°F or higher), 1966 D323-68 Standard Method of Test for Vapor Pressure for Petroleum Products (Reid Method), 1968 ASSOCl ATI ON O F A ME RI CAN R AI LROADS Bureau of Explosives 1920 "L" St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 AAR CIRCULARS 17-D Tank Car Loading Racks, 3/30/67 17 E Tank Car Loading Racks, 3/30/67 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02210 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers. Installation, Maintenance and Use, 1974 11 Foam Extinguishing Systems, 1974 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1974 13A Sprinkler Systems, Care, Maintenance, 1971 14 Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1974 15 Water Spray Fixed Systems, 1973 20 Centrifugal Fire Pumps, 1974 Outside Protection. 1973 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 1973 31 Oil Burning Equipment, 1974 33 Spray Application, 1973 40 Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film, 1974 50 Bulk Oxygen Systems, 1974 50A Gaseous HydrOgen Systems, 1973 50B Liquefied Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites, 1973 51 Welding and Cutting Systecns, 1974 54 National Fuel Gas Code, 1974 56A Inhalation Anesthetics Code, 1973 56B Respiratory Therapy, 1973 56C Laboratories in Health - Related Institutions, 1973 56D Hyperbaric Facilities, 1970 56F Nonflammable Medical Gas Systems, 1974 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gases, Storage & Handling, 1974 59 Liquefied Petroleum Gases at Utility Gas Plants, 1974 60 Pulverized Fuel Systems, 1973 61A Manufacturing and Handling Starch, 1973 61B Grain Elevators, Bulk Handling, 1973 61C Feed Mills, 1973 62 Sugar & Cocoa, Pulverized Hazards, 1967 63 Industrial Plants, Fundamental Principles, 1971 65 Aluminum Processing and Finishing, 1973 66 Pneumatic Conveying Systems, Feed, Flour, Grain, 1973 68 Explosion Venting Guide, 1974 70 National Electrical Code, 1975 72A Local Protective Signaling Systems, 1974 77 Static Electricity, Recommended Practice on, 1972 80 Fire Doors and Windows, 1974 86A Ove~s & Furnaces, Design, Location & Equipment, 1973 91 Blower & Exhaust Systems, 1973 96 Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, 1973 102 Tents, Grandstands & Air - Supported Structures Used for Places of Assembly, 1972 307 Marine Terminals, Operation of, 1967 385 Tank Vehicles for Flammable & Combustible Liquids, 1974 407 Aircraft Fuel Servicing, 1974 490 Ammonium Nitrate, Storage of, 1970 651 Manufacture of Aluminum & Magnesium Powder, 1974 653 Coal Preparation Plants, 1971 654 Plastics Industry, 1970 655 Sulfur Fires and Explosions, 1971 656 Spice Grinding Plants, 1971 657 Confectionery Manufacturing Plants, 1967 664 Woodworking & Wood Flour Manufacturing Plants, 1971 701 Flame - Resistant Textiles and Films, 19~9 702 Wearing Apparel, Flammability of, 1968 704M Fire Hazards of Materials, Identification System for, 1969 UNDERWRITERS' LABORATORIES, INC, 207 East Ohio St., Chicago, I L 60611 2550 Dundee Rd., Box 247, Northbrook, I L 60062 Wait Whitman Rd., Melville, Long Island, NY 11749 1655-Scott Lane, Santa Clara, CA 95050 U. L., INC. PAMPHLETS Electrical Equipment List, June, 1972 and current supplement Fire Protection Equipment List, January, 1972, and current supplement Gas and Oil Equipment List, October, 1972, and current su ppleme nt Hazardous Location Equipment List, June, 1972, and current supplement. (c) Section 1.218 is hereby added to the Uniform Fire Code to read as follows: 1.218 Penalty. Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each conviction for violating provisions of this code shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500,00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this code occurs or continues, constitutes a separate offense punishable as provided herein. (d) Section 1.405 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended by amending the definition of "Chief" or "Chief of the Fire Department" to read as follows: 1.405 "Chief" or "Chief of the Fire Department." "Chief" or "Chief of the Fire Department" shall mean the Chief Officer of the Fire Department or the Fire Protection District serving the juriSdiction or his authorized representative. Chief Officer for the National Forest Lands within the jurisdiction shall mean the Forest Supervisor in charge of the National Forest, or his authorized representative. Chief Officer for the California Division of Forestry shall mean the State Forest Ranger in charge of the San Bernardino Ranger Unit, or his authorized representative. (el Section 7.105 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.105 Storage of Agricultural Products. a. A permit issued by the Fire Department having jurisdiction shall be required for all storage in excess of 2,500 cubic feet. b. No barn or stack shall exceed twenty-one hundred (2,100) square feet, nor forty-two thousand (42,000) cubic feet, (100 tons). Stacks, covered or otherwise, shall be maintained at least fifty (50) feet from any structure, and at least fifty (50) feet shall be maintained between stacks, covered or otherwise. No stacks nor storage shall be maintained within twenty (20) feet of any property line. 1. The stack may be increased to a maximum of one hundred percent (100%) if an approved sprinkler system is installed. 2. The above- mentioned square and cubic footages may be increased if a fire wall of at least one (1) hour construction is installed. The fire wall or walls shall be installed at the twenty-one hundred (2,100) square foot point, or the forty-two thousand (42,000) cubic foot (100 ton) point. These same fire walls shall have parapets of at least three (3) feet above the stack, and at least three (3) feet extending out from the sides. c. Minor storage, under twenty-five hundred (2,500) cubic feet shall be at the discretion of the Fire Department having juriSdiction. However, clear distances shall be maintained between storage and structure or other combustible material equivalent to the height of the stack. (f) Section 13.301 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended by adding subsection d., which subsection shall read as follows: 13.301 Fire Protection Appliances. d. Automatic fire extinguishing systems which are approved and listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory such as U.L. or F.M., shall be installed in range hoods, ducts, etc.,in all kitchens of restaurants, clubs and like establishments. Such systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be checked at least annually, and replaced when defective. All repairs, servicing and installation of systems shall be in accordance with nationally recognized standards and the California State Fire Marshal's Regulations. (g) Section 20.104 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 20.104 Installation of Equipment. a. All liquefied petroleum gas equipment, including such equipment installed at utility gas plants, shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of N.F.P.A. No. 58 - "Liquefied Petroleum Gases" and N.F.P.A. No. 59 -- "Liquefied Petroleum Gases at Utility Gas Plants," except as otherwise provided in this Article or in other laws or regulations legally in effect. Anywhere liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks, having an aggregate capacity of more than 4,000 gallons (water capacity), are in use and the tanks are located within an area having a diameter of one-hundred (100) feet, the following requirements shall apply: 1. All lines of one half (Y~) inch or more used for unloading liquefied petroleum gases from storage tanks shall be equipped with either an internal valve with excess flow features and a primary valve, or an excess flow valve and a primary valve, Each of the above systems shall be capable of being closed remotely and with such control mechanism fitted with a fusible section ha~ing a melting point of two hundred degrees Fahrenheit (200°F,) to two-hundred and fifty degrees Fahrenheit (250°F,) which will cause the valve to close automatically in case of fire, 2. All liquid lines of one-half (Y=) inch or more used for loading LP gas into bulk storage tanks shall be equ ipped with a back check value and a primary valve. 3. Remote control mechanisms for closing primary valves shall be clearly marked in four (4) inch letters on a contrasting background, "E M E R G EN CY SH UTO F F." (Co ndensed type letters or expanded type letters shall not be usecl in this sign.) 4. Each LP gas storage tank shall be protected either a) An approved, fixed water spray system, or b) An approved, protective insulating coating applied to the tanks. (h) Section 20.105 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 20.105 Location of Containers. a. Within the limits established by law restricting storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed two thousand (2,000) gallons water capacity; except that in particular installations, this capacity limit may be altered at the discretion of the Chief, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed tanks, degree of private fire protection to be provided, and facilities of the local fire department. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall conform to the provisions of the local zoning ordinance b. Multiple container installations with a total water storage capacity of more than one-hundred and eighty thousand (180,000) gallons (150,000 gallons LPG capacity) shall be subdivided into groups containing not more than one hundred and eighty thousand (180,000) gallon capacity in each group. Such groups shall be separated by a distance of not less than fifty (50) feet unless the tanks are: 1 Mounded in an approved manner, or Protected with approved insulation on such areas that may be subject to impingement of ignited gas from pipelines or other leakage, or 3. Protected by firewalls of approved construction, or 4. Protected by an approved system for application of water, or 5. Protected by other approved means. Where one of these forms of protection is provided, the separation shall not be less than twenty five (25) feet between such container groups c. The storage and transportation of liquefied petroleum gas and the installation of all pertinent equipment shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the Safety Orders of the State Division of Industrial Safety and subject to the approval of the Chief. These orders shall apply to all persons and places within the municipality except as provided herein. d. Any other provision of this section, or code, notwithstanding, containers shall be located with respect to buildings or line of adjoining property which may be built in accordance with the following table: TABLE 20.105 Container Capacity Minimum Distance 100 gallons or less 5 feet 101 to 500 gallons 10 feet 501 to 1,200 gallons 25 feet Over 1,200 gallons 50 feet NOTE: At the discretion of the Chief, containers may be located a lesser distance to buildings of not less than one (1) hour construction, provided the above distances applied to openings in buildings are maintained, and the relief valves will not discharge in the direction of a means of egress or against the building. e. No stationary storage tank shall be less than ten (10) feet from the nearest street line or sidewalk. All storage tanks shall be installed parallel to each other. (i) Section 20.106 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 20.106 Parking and Garaging. a. The parking and garaging of tank vehicles used for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gases shall be in ' accordance with Section 15.1106. b. During the unloading or transfer of liquefied petroleum gas, the tank truck shall be located or parked clear of a public thoroughfare, unless: 1. The failure to transfer would create a hazard. 2. It is impossible due to topography. c. Any other provision of this section, or code, notwithstanding, during the unloading or transfer of liquefied petroleum gas, the tank truck shall be located or parked not less than fifty (50) feet from property line where the container to which the tank vehicle is connected is of a capacity of over two thousand (2,000) gallons. d. During loading or unloading operations of liquefied petroleum gas, the tank truck shall be parked parallel to the storage tank, except for the loading and unloading of storage tanks of five hundred (500) gallons or less at private residences. e. All tank truck vehicles, when parked in bulk plants shall be parallel to storage tanks, and each other, with the closest vehicle parked a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from any bulk storage tank and a minimum of ten (10) feet between vehicles. All vehicles shall be parked in designated parking spaces with keys in the ignition, all facing in the same direction, with an unobstructed lane to exit. f. All bulk plants, storage areas, and parking areas shall be fenced with a minimun six (6) foot high, noncombustible fence. (j) Section 20.109 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 20.109 Safety Devices. a. No person shall tamper with, or make ineffective, the safety devices of any liquefied petroleum gas container. b. In any area subject to freezing weather, all LP gas regulator breathing parts shall be suitably protected, as specified by the Chief, against stoppage by frozen moisture. (k) Section 20.113 is hereby added to the Uniform Fire Code to read as follows: 20.113 Containers Inside Buildings. Containers and first- stage regulating equipment shall be located outside of buildings and structures other than buildings especially provided for this purpose, except containers and regulating equipment may be used indoors under the following conditions: a. If temporarily used for demonstration purposes and the container has a maximum water capacity of twelve (12) gallons. b. If used with a completely self contained gas hand torch or similar equipment, and the container has a maximum water capacity of two and one-half (2~) gallons; c. In industrial applications where oxygen is not requ ired: d. In use as a motor fuel; e. In storage awaiting resale. (I) Section 27.403 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 27.403 Asphalt Kettles and Tankers. It shall be unlawful to tran~ort of permit to be transported any bitumen heating kettle or~l~enker with its heating unit(s) in operation (except thermostatically controlled electrical units) over any highway, road, or street. Kettles or tankers shall not be used inside of any building; nor shall they be used on the roof of any building. Asphalt shall not be heated above temperatures specified in the Uniform Building Code (Section 32.103(d)1). There shall be at least one approved fire extinguisher of a minimum twenty (20) BC rating or classification for any asphalt kettle. Fire extinguishers shall be readily accessible within thirty (30) feet of each kettle or tanker during the period such units are in use. An attendant shall be within one hundred (100) feet of the kettle at all times while the burner flame is on, with no ladders or similar obstacles forming a part of the route tO be taken to reach the kettle. EXCEPTION: If a kettle or tanker is controlled by an operating thermostat, the above distance and route limitations do not apply, provided that arrangements are made for needed kettle service. There shall also be a minimum of one (1) fire extinguisher with a minimum twenty {20) BC rating or classification in close proximity to the mopping operation on the roof being covered. (m) Section 7 of Appendix E of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 7. Spark Arrastars Required. Each chimney used in ~oniunction with any fireplace, incinerator or heat producing appliance in which solid or liquid fuel is used, upon any cabin, house, hotel, building, structure, or premises located within two hundred (200) feet of any mountainous, brush, grass, or forest covered land, or land covered with flammable material, shall be maintained with a spark errester constructed with heavy wire mesh or other noncombustible material with Qpenings not to exceed one-half (~) inch mounted in or over all outside flue openings in a vertical or near vertical position visible from the ground. 23.016 Validity Clause. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. The Board of Supervisors hereby declares that it would have adopted this chapter, and each section, subsection, clause, sentence, and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section subsection, clause, sentence or phrase, be declared unconstitutional. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date Of its adoption. DENNIS HANSBERGER, Chairman Board of Supervisors ATTEST: LEONA RAPOPORT, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ) ss. SAN BERNARDINO ) I, LEONA RAPOPORT, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino, State of California, hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of said County and State, held on the 7th day of July, 1975, at which meeting were present Supervisors Dennis Hansberger, Chairman; James L. Mayfield, Robert O. Townsend, Nancy E. Smith; and the Clerk, the foregoing ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Supervisors Mayfield, Townsend, Smith, Hansberger. NOES: None. ABSENT: Supervisor Mikesell. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, t have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Board of Supervisors this 7th dav of July, 1975. LEONA RAPOPORT, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino, State of California. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDIN() who, being duly sx,,ot'n. deposes aud ,ta~tcs: that_ !~:,,~ ] clerk (>t' Tilt:, I)XIl.5 was published in said ~e;¥spai0cr ~ ' ! ' to wit: /tuthorized ~q/,~'nature Sworn to and subscribed before me this. ~L," !;:~ day of IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid. that a will be held before Fire Protection of Directors. 'on, 1~76. at 7:00 P.M., in Cali adoption of m-',tter: Adoption Of an Ordinance Adopting ~lte. Unifarm Fire Code.'..ns A_Oopt~d by gan Bernardnio ~-nty Code bE Ordinance Nomb~r ~11, dated August 6, I~/S, Re~utations O.overnina Cq~m~tt~?'.llnt....t~.. 'R~ bif~ and .'l~l'ty_"f.~' Fi~'e or and ~fint~ '~eir P~n and lmt~. pratt a .~ ~ ~ ~ m-t~s mn~r. C~ ~.t~.~d O~, .~ ..~.,~ E~iti~. are .ea District Of~te~s, at Ametk~t, : Abta. Dated this ~9tb may . D~, 1~' " · Dm~!~ . ' /st ,~ M. :B~in~ Publish: January 7 14, AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STA_TE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY ()F SAN BEI{NARI)IN(') I ss Kathy Sheldon a pT)ca red who, bring duly sx~orn.. ,{Cl"~"~ and :stair>: that she ~:~ ORDINANCE NO. 1 was publislmd h, said one time onl~ to wit: AanuarY 30th Sworn to and subscribed before m,:' t}~is d~:,v January 197.6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF. i have hereunto set my and seal the day and year aforesaid, Notary P~blic ~ork, :M>ldel Inc. 96 OOM Contr~ G & E denti~ State A Iter~ mmd T; ~Z' Ta All Ton: ~pair air cur heater~ ]h~.r'ports Awnmgi ~: r~ AN OR 'i'[l('t".: is h¢.re[~; ;.hJepl'~'u J.v tim I,' '!:,' purpose .!.T,rt-'s,..',;;"'~ ~ ; 'rilt)rtn I.'u'e C~lde I'.q?{ I-:alii;on. Zt,]'] alJOT)llOll theten{ by Ih4, ('nunty dl.leled. TTIfl(lifleti or a 'od.e t le~s ~an ~hree ¢b~.opJe_.s haye .be~n California, t~ public v~0ru anu m~,,~¥; -r incur ora~ as frilly am~ tl set ~t at I~ . . P '~ ..... a~;-anee ~a~ ~ge etx¢ thereof s~all ~ e,oat~lling within ~e limits o Protectioa Dist.0e~- , . sErmoN 2. Definmon, A, Whe~e~er the word "Municipality" is us Fire C~de,, it shall ~ held ~ m~n ~e District. B, Wherever ~e ~or~ '~CMeJ of the Bur~u are u~d In the Uai[o~ Fire C~e, they shall Fire Mural. ' C, Whe~ver ~e wo~s "C~tel af Police" are Fire eod~, they sha~ ~ ~ei~ ~ mean the San Sher ff~ .... , "' :. ,. ,':' ',.'.,~ k,' '"'.'~" ~":' .., ' ,l"~ 3 '~J prl. r' ,,'..,m.~ SbiC. tel .~.i J.,~ tl ', f)rd,,,;,n~ E Board ofgir~ Ot the F~i~ Fi~ adopt. fro~ timO~ time, a9 ~ krtJcles ~ ~e U~iorm Fire Code. S~ppleme~ .. , r .v~ :, ".~, ', a.,,n, rA, ' ,,,l;.,is~[ I '1~ ,[1' '1' "' J ~{~nB,i, r l[, ,' %i1' .H ,, ,,j~ ,,' ..'.1: 4, ·" '"' iJ t'" ,,~ %: {.M I I,:,l I. r, .., ~1 ,.. .,, :q,,.l~ .- :{4.~ .,'~ D~ standards ~hall ~ s~oflj/lt~{ dhu ~lO~ lesigna te ,~fore: a 'P tual plans are fil~ }~ the Plannio De a ~ n'~licatl°ns i'm' building pemait ar, P' 'C: ~n~,; buttarea ~.' pr~e~Y may ~ mcrea~es fire haza.ra p0~.ent~, . , a~ guch or.aris subcmtt~ for ~evtq~ '-:~ "~wo-sets of plugs. ~howtng , g(-¢Ci'lpJlOI .red plan .or ~t,'rh. Jor life a~rl'l deVTCe~ ~) ~ fis ,- E~ leerlBg {:$ 'iLJatlOll~ Sllp~(}fl LII ~ ..IT' JJ': Wl1~ lhP f.(~jG~emen{~ ~or Jlre pt'l, B Decls*o hm destgmt.' 4 ,~ ~ "~ ~" ;" ' a )roved sh~ll reee~,ve aa otficiai s~mp, ~vin a p :an; the :Fte~C~9t"oi h~ ~' r~ppeal Any final administrative d~tston relat tire i]ro~ection [aciiities ma~ be appmitd the owner or derell per '0r his agent ~i'[;)'~ ~ lth ¢; S~:retary of the Board devas r n s given. The Governing Board's D General Almmmtration ' "he Fire ( ief or ms designale shaH' wcuptle~ ln~ he is .satisfi~ that th~ protection fadhties Ilave heen ac[uMly accordance wiLh the approvea plan. ,l, The developer s~all cdl the ~el,at.ed b:) ~he construction of r~uired NUMBER 2' [ F EQI:;IREMEN'FS FOR FIRE F{)R ONE AND TW() FA,MI t2) For those developm~ts not u condominium d~ign. the a~ess stao9 ';u > 1 vision orOinauces, onl~,, shatl app*, i; F~r{ Flow and Fire Hydrant Req~ Hequired fir ~ flow shall be not less tiaa hoch Tire flow tot ~ire protection purpo water system oi approved design, andv miaimu'm inside d~amet.er ot 6 inches. ~ t I Fu'e flow and fire hydrant spuc ORDINANCE NO. 1 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIKE CODE, AS ADOPTED BY SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CODE BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 2011, DATED AUGUST 6, 1975, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZAP~OUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND ESTABLISHING A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFORE AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Foothill Fire Protection District SECTION 1. Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code, 1973 Edition, There is hereby adopted by the Foothill Fire Protection District for the purpose of prescribing governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that Code known as the Uniform Fire Code, 1973 Edition, being particularly the August 6, 1975 adoption thereof by the County of San Bernardino, and amendments thereto, except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or added (by Section of this Ordinance), of which Code not less than three (3) copies have been. and are now filed in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Foothill ~re Protection District, 6627 Amethyst Street, Alta Loma, California, for public record and inspection, is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the Foothill Pire Protection District. SECTION 2. Definition. Wherever the word "Municipality" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the Foothill Fire Protection District. Wherever the words "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" are used in the Uniform Fire Code, they shall be held to mean the Fire Marshal. Wherever the words "Chie~f of Police" are used in the Uniform Fire Code, they shall be held to mean the San Bernardino County Sheriff. D. Wherever the word "Chief"' is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the Fire Chief of the Fire District. SECTION 3. All prior ordinances of the District are hereby superceded by this Ordinance. SECTION 4. Added Articles to the Code. Pursuant to Section 13869 of the Health and Safety Code, the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District may adopt, from time to time, as they deem necessary, supplemental Articles to the Uniform Fire Code. Supple- ments to this Code shall be incorporated after publication and public hearing. ~ECTION 5. Article 13, Section 13.208, Required Vertical Driveway Clearance, Uniform Fire Code, is hereby deleted. SECTION 6. The Uniform Fire Code is hereby am~ended to add Section 13.209, Article 13, Minimum Fire Access and ~re Protection Water System Standards. SECTION 7. Violation of Ordinance: Issuance of Citation. · he District hereby authorizes the Fire Chief or his duly authorized agents to issue citations for violation of this Ordinance in the same manner as county, city, or city and county are authorized to so provide by Chapter 5C, (Section 853.6) Title 3, Part 2 of the iPenal Code. SECTION 8. Violation: Misdemeanor. Every person who violates any of the provisions of the Ordinance, or who fails or refuses to correct or eliminate a fire or life hazard after written order of the District Board or its authorized representative, or who falsely impersonates a member of the District Board or any officer of the District, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars (15500.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or both such fine and im- prisonment. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this Ordinance is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, and shall be punishable therefor as provided by this Ordinance. SECTION 9. Validity. The Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District hereby declares that, should any section, paragraph, sentence, or work of this Ordinance or of the Code hereby adopted, be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District that it would have passed all other portions of this Ordinance independent of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid. SECTION 10. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption. Board of Directors Foothill Fire Protection District MINIMUM .F.I~RE ACCESS AND FIRE PROTECTION WATER SYSTEM STANDARDS NUMBER 1 The following standards shall be required of all fire protection water systems and fire district access. I. GENERAL REGULATIONS A. Submission of Plans for Review by the Fire Chief: (1) (2) Preliminary plans for developments described in these standards shall be submitted and approved by the Fire Chief or his designate before: a. Final plans are filed in the Planning Department; b. Applications for buil. ding permit are filed in the Building Department; c. Any building or property may be changed to a use which increases fire hazardlpotential. Such plans submitted for review shall consist of: a. Two sets of plans showing the proposed development, including the plan for satisfying requirements for fire protection facilities. When the development includes buildings to be erected, show also the location of such buildings with respect to streets, alleys, fire lanes, and pedestrian walks, together with building elevations and floor plans. Description and plan for installation of all fire alarm systems for fire alarm devices to be installed. Engineering calculations supporting any plan proposed to comply with the requirements for fire protection facilities. Decision Following submission of the development plan, the Fire Chief or his designate shall notify the person submitting as to the sufficiency or insufficiency of the plan in satisfying the requirements for fire protection within fifteen (15) working days of the date of filing. Plans which have been approved or conditionally approved shall receive an official stamp, signature, and date. In denying a plan, the Fire Chief or his designate shall forward a copy of the decision to the submitter, setting forth the reasons for denial. Appeal Any final administrative decision relative to requirements for fire protection facilities may be appealed to the Governing Board by the owner or developer or his agent of any property which is affected by such a decision. Such appeal shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of the Board within ten (10) days after the decision is given. The Governing Board's decision shall, be final. NUMBER 2 General Administration The Fire Chief or his designate shall not certify the building or occupancy until he is satisfied that the requirements for fire protection facilities have been actually constructed and provided in accordance with the approved plan. (1) The developer shall call the Fire District for inspections related to the construction of required fire protection facilities. REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS A. Access. Access shall be required as follows: (1) In condominium, cluster or group developments of one or two family dwellings, all portions of buildings shall be within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the edge of the travelway of an improved public alley, street, driveway or designated fire lane. Walkways to buildings shall be unobstructed. (2) For those developments not utilizing cluster, group or condominium design, the access standards of county zoning or subdivision ordin- ances, only, shall apply. Be Fire Flow and Fire Hydrant Requirements. Required fire flow shall be not less than one thousand (1,000) gallons per minute. Such fire flow for fire protection purposes shall be supplied by a water system of approved design, and with water mains having a mini- mum inside diameter of six (6) inches. (1) Fire flow and fire hydrant spacir~ shall be as follows: Single Family Dwellings 1. Less than 1 per acre One Story Two Stories One Story (Hazardous Terrain) Two Stories (Hazardous Terrain) Fire Flow Requirements Duration Requirements Fire Hydrant Spacin~ 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet 1000 gpm 2 hours 400 feet 1250 gpm 2 hours 400 feet 2. One or 2 per acre One Story 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet Two Stories 1000 gpm 2 hours 500 feet One Story (Hazardous Terrain) 1250 gpm 2 hours 400 feet Two Stories (Hazardous Terraim) 1500 gpm 2 hours 400 feet 3. More than 2 per acre Fire Flow ~%equirements Duration Requirements Fire Hydrant Spacing One Story 1000 GPM 2 hours 500 feet Two Stories 1250 GPM 2 hours 500 feet One Story (Hazardous Terrain) 1500 GPM 2 hours 400 feet Two Stories (Hazardous Terrain) 1750 GPM 2 hours 400 feet b. Two Family Dwellings (Duplex) One Story 1500 GPM 2 hours 300 feet Two Stories 1750 GPM 2 hours 300 feet One Story (Hazardous Terrain) 1750 GPM 2 hours 300 feet lk~o Stories (Hazardous Terrain) 2000 GPM 2 hours 300 feet (2) An additional fire flow requirement of 500 GPMwill be assessed to any construction utilizing combustible roofing materials (i.e., wood shingle or shake). (a) Fire hydrant assemblies shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Foothill Fire District Standard for Fire Hydrant Installation. NUMBER 3 APARTMENT HOUSES, OTHER MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, HOTELS, MOTELS, HOSPITALS, CONVALESCENT HOMES, NURSING HOMES, AND SIMILAR RESIDENTIAL TYPE IN- STITUTIONS AND PLACES OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY SUCH AS CHURCHES, ETC. A. Access. Access shall be as follows: (1) The entrance and exit of all ground floor apartment units shall be within 100 feet of the edge of the travelway of an improved public alley, street, driveway or designated fire lane. This distance shall be measured from the face of the curb of an improved street, drive- way, alley or designated fire lane along unobstructed walkways lead- ing to the main entrance and exit of such individual apartment units. Where other stories are devoted to a use or occupancy other than residential purposes, this access requirement shall be interpreted as being the horizontal travel distance from the street, driveway, alley or designated fire lane to the main entrance and exit of such individual apartment:units. -3- (2) Buildings or portions of buildings more than thirty-five (35) feet in height, as defined by tlhe Building Code of San Bernardino County, shall be provided with a street, driveway, or designated fire lane, which shall be able to accomodate Fire District aerial apparatus and designed in a manner so that ladder truck operations can be effected on at least one side of the building which has openings into its interior. Such street, alley, driveway, or designated fire lane shall begin at a point not more than fifteen (15) feet from buildings at a point adjacent to the highest building or portion thereof. (3) In cases where building dimensions exceed one hundred fifty (150) linear feet in length or width, or where access to other building areas is restricted, additional vehicular access may be required by the Fire Chief. B. Fire Flow and Fire Hydrant SpacinR Shall Be As Follows: (1) Limited Multiple Residence 1 and 2 stories Fire Flow Requirements Duration Requirements Fire Hydrant SpacinR I~ss than 5,000 square feet 5,000 to 9,999 square feet 10,000 to 14,999 square feet 15,000 to 19,999 square feet 20,000 to 24,999 square feet 25,000 to 29,999 square feet 30,000 or more square feet 2000 gpm 2 hours 300 feet 2500 gpm 2 hours 300 feet 3000 gpm 2 hours 300 feet 3500 gpm 3 hours 300 feet 4000 gpm 3 hours 300 feet 4500 gpm 4 hours 300 feet 5000 gpm 5 hours 300 feet (2) Three story dwellings and all other structures under this Section: at least three thousand (3,000) gallons per minute. (3) For all structures over three stories in height and for developments where variables represent additional hazards, greater fire flow may be required. Variables may relate to type of construction, roofing, configuration of exposure conditions and use. (4) An additional fire flow requirement of 500 gpm will be assessed to any construction utilizing combustible roofing material (i.e. wood shingle or shake). (5) Fire hydrant assemblies shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Foothill Fire Protection District, Standard for Fire Hydrant Installation. C. Fire Department Connections Fire department connections and valves used in conjunction with fire protection facilities shall be installed at locations as approved by the Foothill Fire Protection District. -4- D. Fire Alarm System and Ala_rm_. Devi. ces Fire alarm systems conduit and appurtenances where required or installed, shall meet Fire District approval. NUMBER 4 I. REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS A. Access. Access shall be provided as follows: No building nor any external portion of a building shall be constructed more than one hundred (100) feet from the edge of the travelway of an improved public alley, street, driveway, or designated fire lane, unless fire lane access is provided to a point within one hundred (100) feet of a building or any external portion thereof. Such fire lane shall terminate in a cul-de-sac or hmm~erhead turning area designed in accordance 'with the General Requirements and Rules for Standards for Fire Protection Facilities (Number 5). Fire Flow. (1) (2) (3) (4) Fire flow shall be not less than the following: Required fire flow shall. not be less than 1,500 gpm. Maximum hydrant spacing shall not exceed 300 feet. Isolated or strip commerical or industrial developments not exceeding two stories in height: 3,000 gallons per minute. Neighborhood co~nercial centers or industrial clusters with buildings not exceeding two stories in height: 3,500 gallons per minute. (5) Regional commercial shopping centers or industrial parks of any building height: 4,000 gallons per minute. (6) Where development variables present additional hazards, greater fire flow may be required. These variables may include, but are not limited to type of construction, building height, roofing, materials and processes housed, and configuration of exposure conditions. Automatic fire sprinkler systems and other wet systems installed for fire protection may require greater fire flow in order to meet the standards of Fire Insurance Underwriters. (7) Fire hydrant assemblies shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Foothill Fire ~rotection District, Standards for Fire_Hydrant Installations. C. Fire Department Connections and Valves Fire department connections and valves used in conjunction with fire protection facilities shall be installed at locations as approved by the Foothill Fire Protection District. -5- D. Fire Alarm Systems and Alarm Devices Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances, where required or installed, shall meet Fire District approval. NUMBER 5 I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS ~]R FIRE P~OTECTION FACILITIES The following are requirements in the development of fire protection facilities. When reference is made to specifications of the Foothill Fire Protection District, this shall, in fact, h~ze reference to "Standard Specifications for Installation of Sixteen Inch Diameter and Smaller Water Mains, Valves and Appurtenances", approved and adopted September 1969 by the Board of Directors of the Cucamonga County Water District, and subsequent adopted amendments thereto. A. Fire Lanes Where fire lanes are required to provide access for emergency vehicles, they shall be designed and maintained as follows: (1) Fire lane width shall be not less than 24 feet in width for the length specified by the Fire Chief. (2) Paving and Improvement. Fire lanes shall be paved to meet standards of the County of San Bernardino for public alleys but, in no case, less than two inches of aspbaltic concrete over four inches of de- composed granite or equivalent. All improvements, including paving and maintenance of restricted access ways, shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief. Where the Fire Chief deems it permissible, he may allow the use of natural grass surface if the following conditions are met: a. A gravel sub-surface i.s provided which will withstand 50,000 pounds in all weather conditions without significant compaction. (Engineering data to be provided) b. Other supporting material or block may be used if they meet the same criterion and/or conditions as stated in the above section (a). c. Grass covered restricted access shall be marked so that the supported driving area. is clearly discernable. Required access shall be continuously maintained during the building construction period to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief or his designate. Those areas of fire lanes or public alleys where fire hydrants are permitted to be installed shall be designed and con- structed to accon~nodate full flow of fire hydrants under testing conditions without damage either to paving, structures, or land- scaping. (3) Surface Irregularities. ~:) dip, hump, or other surface irregularity shall: a. have an angle of approach of 9o(20%) or steeper; -6- b. have an angle or departure of 9° (20%) or more; c. impede the movement of fire apparatus having a wheelbase of 244 inches, with a minimum ground clearance of eleven inches. (4) Turning Area. The minimum outside radius of the paved surface shall be forty-eight (48) feet. Am additional six (6) feet of clear space shall be maintained beyond the outside radius from a point six (6) feet above the paved surface, to a point twelve (12) feet above the paved surface. Har~nerhead turning areas may be permitted upon approval of: the Fire Chief or his designate. (5) Overhead Clearance. Overhead clearance shall be not less than fourteen (14) feet six (6) inches from the paved surface. (6) Maintenance. Required fire lanes shall be maintained in an un- obstructed manner, and subject to frequent inspection of the Fire District. The Fire District shall cause the removal of obstructions at owner's expense. The entrance to all required fire lanes shall be posted with a sign not less than. three (3) square feet in area as follows: FIRE LANE KEEP CLEAR (6" high letters on contrasting background) VEHICLES OR OBSTRUCTION WILL BE ~VED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE (2" high letters) BY ORDER OF FOOTHILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - Uniform (1" high Fire Code 13.209 B. Fire Hydrants Fire hydrants shall be installed as per fire flow and spacing requirements specified for the type of development and in accordance with the standard specifications of the Cucamonga County Water District. All fire hydrants shall meet or exceed the specifications of the Foothill Fire Protection District. Water System Design Where the water system is intended to become a portion of the "Public Water $Tstem", the design shall be approved by the Cucamonga County Water District. (1) Private water systems which supply fire hydrants shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the same specifications of the Cucamonga County Water District, as adopted for the public water system. (2) Where the water system will be of private ownership, the following general principals shall be used, and the Fire District approval of design shall be obtained. Generally accepted good hydraulic practices, including, but not limited to, the following criteria shall be used: a. The developer shall refer to the required fire flow for his particular type of development. b. The water available in the area of proposed development shall be determined by consulting the Cucamonga County Water District. -7- c. Water system design shall be based on the premise that, with water flowing at the required rate established under "Fire Flows" for the particular type of development under consideration, at least twenty (20) psi residual pressure shall remain in the system. d. Any single fire hydrant installation shall deliver in excess of 1000 gpm. e. Water mains shall be of grid design or looped where possible. f. No six inch water main supplying a fire hydrant shall exceed 500 feet in length when fed from one direction. g. The developer shall 'test the water system, including the flowing of each fire hydrant in the presence of a representative of the Foothill Fire Protection District, whose duty it shall be to record all pressures and flows, including residual pressures. NOT___~E: Acceptance of the water system shall be contingent on the successful completion of t:;he above mentioned tests. h. Minimum water main s:ize within the Foothill Fire Protection District shall be of six inch inside diameter. i. Automatic fire sprinkler systems must be supplied in accordance with standards of the Sprinkl. ered Risk Division of the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau. D. Private Water System and Fire Hydrant Maintenance. Private water systems supporting a fire hydrant shall be maintained in a condition acceptable to the ]~ot'hill Fire Protection District. The owner of such private water systems shall be responsible for maintaining the system, including: (1) Repair or replacement of damaged fire hydrants, and conducting an annual test similar to the acceptance test. Such test shall be made in the presence of a representative of the Foothill Fire Protection District. E. Temporary Facilities. Temporary, non-permanent fire facilities may be required by the Fire Chief during the period of building construction. Due to the length of the construction period, type of construction or proximity to other uses, such facilities will be required to be installed prior to construction, and shall be required to be removed before any buildings are approved for occupancy or when permanent, operable facilities are in existence. -8- ATTE ST: EUGENE M. BILLINGS, Secretary to the Board of Directors STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ) ss. SAN BERNARDINO ) I, EUGENE M. BILLINGS, Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District, County of San Bernardino, State of California, hereby certify that, at a regular meeting of the Foothill Fire Protection District of said County and State, held on the 20th day of January , 19 76 , at which meeting were present JACK R. WHITNEY EDDIE O. SMITH MIKEL J. PARK the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: 3 NOES: 0 AB SENT: 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Foothill Fire Protection District this 20th day of January , 19 76 , E~ENE M. BILLINGS, Secretary to the ~oard of Directors of the Foothill Fire Protection District