HomeMy WebLinkAboutFD-032 - OrdinancesORDINANCE NO. FD32
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1998 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, PART 9 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS, INCORPORATING THE UNIFORM
FIRE CODE, 1997 EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE INSTITUTE, TOGETHER WITH
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS, INCLUDING
FINDINGS OF NECESSITY, FEES, AND PENALTIES
The Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Ordinance FD22 of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District is hereby repealed provided, however, that said
repeal shall. not affect or excuse any violation of Ordinance
FD22 occupancy prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Ordinance FD32 of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District is hereby adopted to read as follows:
SECTION 1 ' CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE - ADOPTED
The Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection Disllrict hereby adopts, subject to amendments herein,
Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, otherwise
known as the 1998 California Fire Code, incorporating the 1997
Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, as amended by the 1998
Supplement to the Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Fire Code Part
IX, Appendices; Division I, Appendices I-A, I-B, I-C; Division II,
Appendices Ill-A, II-B, II-D, II-E, II-F, II-H, I1-1; Division III,
Appendices Ill-A, Ill-C; Division IV, Appendices IV-A, IV-B;
Division V, Appendix V-A; and the. Uniform Fire Code Standards
(except 81-4), as compiled and published by the International
Fire Code Institute, and the same. shall hereafter be collectively
known as the "Fire Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District.."
SECTION 2: ESTABIL. ISHMENT AND DUTIES OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
2.1 The Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall be
enforced by the Fire Safety Division as established in the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and operated
under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.
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2.2 The Fire Marshal as appointed by the Chief, is the Chief of
the Fire Safety Division.
SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
3.1 Wherever the word "jurisdiction" or "fire department" is used
in the Fire Code, it shall mean the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District.
3.2 Wherever the words "Fire Marshal" are used in the Fire
Code, the!/shall mean the Chief of the Fire Safety Division.
3.3 Whenever the words "fire prevention bureau", "bureau",
"bureau 01'* investigation", are used in the Fire Code, they
shall mean the Fire Safety Division.
SECTION 4:STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE .&.BOVEGROUND TANKS
Pursuant to Sections 7902.2.2.1, 7904.2.5.4.2 and 7904.4.1. of
the Fire Code, the storage of flammable and combustible liquids
in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited in all commercial
occupancy areas, residential areas, and other areas where the
Fire Chief delermines that the installation of flammable and
combustible aboveground storage tanks will create a hazard to
occupants and property owners in the area. Deviation from
these requirements may be allowed only in approved tanks when
under a permit approved by' the Chief.
SECTION 5: STORAGE OF LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS
Pursuant to Section 8204.2 of the Fire Code, the storage of
liquified petroleum gas in quantities exceeding an aggregate
capacity of 100 gallons is prohibited within ½ mile of a residential
area, and restricted to quantities allowed per Section 8204.2 in
all other areas where the Fire Chief determines that storage
quantities in excess of those allowed by Section 8204.2 will
create a hazard to occupants and property owners in the area.
Deviation from these requirements may be allowed only in
approved installations when under a permit approved by the
Chief.
SECTION 6: STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS
Pursuant to S~._.ction 7701.7.2 of the Fire Code, and except as
provided by State and/or Federal law, the storage of explosives
and blasting agents is prohibited' in all areas of the District.
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SECTION 7: STORAGE OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS
Pursuant to S~,.,ction 5204.5.2 of the Fire Code, the bulk storage
of compressed natural gas is prohibited within ½ mile of a
residential area. In non-residential areas, the aggregate capacity
of any one installation for the bulk storage of compressed natural
gases shall nc,t exceed 183,000 cubic feet unless, in the opinion
of the Fire Chief, the location of bulk storage of compressed
natural gases in excess of 1183,000 cubic feet would not create
a threat to the occupants and property owners.
SECTION 8.'STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
Pursuant to Section 3-1.5 of the Fire Code, Standard 80-3,
flammable cryogenic fluids shall not be stored, dispensed, or
used unless in the opinion of the Fire Chief such storage will not
create a threat to the occupants and property owners.
SECTION 9:FIRE CODE - AMENDED
The Fire Code as adopted by Section 1 is hereby amended as
follows:
9.__~1
Section 101.5 is amended to read as follows based upon express
findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this ordinance:
101.5 Liabilit_y.
101.5.1 General. The Chief and other individuals charged by
the Chief with the control or extinguishment of any fire, the
enforcement of this code or any other official duties, acting
in good faith and without malice in the discharge of their
duties, shall not personally be liable for any damage that
may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or
omission ir~ the discharge of their duties. Any suit brought
against the Chief or such individual because of such act or
omission performed in the enforcement of any provision of
such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances shall be
defended by this jurisdiction until the conclusion of such
proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be
assumed by this jurisdiction subject to the provisions of
Government Code Section 82:5. This code shall not be
construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any
person owning, operating or controlling any building or
structure for any damages to persons or property caused by
defects, nor shall the. code enforcement agency or its parent
jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason
of the inspections authorized by this code or any permits or
certificates issued under this code.
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Section 103.1.4 is amended to read as follows based upon express
findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this ordinance:
103.1.4 A!~i~,eals.
103.1.4.1 Al~l~eal$ Authority Established. The Fire Marshal is
authorized to determine the suitability of alternative materials
and methods and types of construction and to provide
reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this code. The
Fire Marshal shall utilize reasonable rules and regulations for
conducting his/her investigations and shall render decisions
and findings in writing to department record, with a duplicate
copy to the appellant.
9._A3
Section 103.2.1.'/amended to read as follows based upon express
findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this ordinance:
103.2.1.1 General. The Chief is solely authorized to administer
and enforce this code. Under the Chief's direction, the fire
department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of this
jurisdiction and the laws of the State pertaining to:
1. The prevention of fires;
2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous
or hazardous fires;
3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous
materials;
4. The installation and maintenance of automatic,
manual and other private fire alarm systems and
fire-extinguishing equipment;
s. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes;
The maintenance of fire protection and the
elimination of fire hazards on land and in
buiildings, structures, and other property,
including those under construction;
7. ThE; maintenance of means of egress and
s. ThE; investigation of the cause, origin and
circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases
of hazardous materials.
For authority related to control and investigation of
emergency scenes, see Section 104.
Section 103.2.1.3: is added to read as follows based upon express
findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this ordinance:
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103.2.1.3 The Chief and his or her designees and the
following persons are hereby authorized, during the course
of their official duties, to enforce the provisions of this code
(except as provided in Section 103.1.4) and to make arrests
and issue citations as authorized by law:
1. The San Bemardino County Sheriff and any
Deputy Sheriff
Section 103.4.2 is amended to read as follows based upon express
findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this ordinance:
103.4.2 Service of Orders and Notices
103.4.2.1 General. Orders and notices authorized or required
by this code shall be given or served upon the owner,
operator, occupant, or other person responsible for the
condition or viol!ation either by verbal notification, personal
service, or delivering the same to and leaving it with a person
of suitable age and discretion upon the premises; or, if no
such person is found on the premises, by affixing a copy
thereof in ~ conspicuous place on a door to the entrance of
said premises and by mailing a copy thereof to such person
by registered or certified mail to the person's last known
address. Orders or notices, which are given verbally, shall be
confirmed by service in writing as herein provided.
103.4.2.2 Prol~erty Owner Contact Information. Owners,
occupants, or any other persons having charge, (;are, or
control of any building,. other than R3 occupancies, or
premise shall, within 30 days, give written notice to the Chief
whenever there is any change in the contact information for
the person(s), firm(s), or association(s) having charge, care,
or control of said building or premise. Such notice shall
include such information as required by the Chief on a form
provided by the Chief.
9.6
Section 103.4.4 is amended to read as follows based upon express
findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this ordinance:
103.4.4 Cit;itions. Persons operating or maintaining an
occupancy, premises, or vehicle subject to this code whom
allow a ha~zard to exist or fail to take immediate action to
abate a hazard on such occupancy, premises or vehicle
when ordered to do so by the Chief shall be guilty of an
infraction or a misdemeanor.
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9.7
Section 104 is amended by adding the following based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
104.4 Cost Recovery.
104.4.1 General. Fire suppression, investigation and rescue or
emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with
Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1
104.4.2 Exl~ense for Securinq an, EmerQencv. Any person who
negligently or intentionally, or in violation of law, causes an
emergency response, including but not limited to, a traffic
accident or spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals, is
liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including
those costs set out in Health and Safety Code Section 13009
et seq. and Government Code Section 53150 et seq. Any
expense incurred by the fire department for securing such an
emergency situation shall constitute a debt of such person
and shall be collectible by the public agency in the same
manner as in the case of an obligation under contract,
expressed or implied.
9.8
Section 105.4 is amended by adding the following based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
105.4 Insl~ection Authorized. Before a permit is issued, the Chief
is authorized to inspect and approve the receptacles,
vehicles, buildings, devices, premises, storage spaces, or
areas to bE; used. In instances where laws or regulations are
enforceable by departments other than the fire department,
joint approval shall be obtained from all departments
concerned.
9.__~9
Section 105.8 is amended by adding the following based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
105.8.1 Permit Fees Required. Every application for a permit
shall be accompanied by fees as set forth in the Schedule of
Fees, as adopted by Resolution of the Board of Directors.
9,10
Section 105.8 is amended by adding the following permits based
upon express lqndings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of
this ordinance:
a.O. Access Control. To install any fixed access control device,
system, or material under, upon, or within the required fire
department access, see Article 9.
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f.1.1. Fire Protection Svstems and Eclui13ment. To install,
own/operate, modify or remove any fire protection system
and/or equipment including, but not limited to, fire alarm
systems, fire extinguishing systems, automatic fire sprinkler
systems, standpipes, hal.on systems, fixed hood and duct
extinguishing systems, basement pipe inlets, and any other
fire protections :systems and appurtenances thereto.
13,0 Pallets. Idle storage, handling, repair or manufacturing of
combustible pal}ets having in excess of 100 units at any one
site.
9.11
Section 203 iS hereby amended by adding the following definition
based upon express findings of necessity as set forth in Section
10 of this ordinance:
BED AND BREAKFAST: See Lodging House.
9.12
Section 209 is hereby amended by adding the following definition
based upon express findings of necessity as set forth in Section
10 of this ordinance:
HIGH EXPLOSIVE iS explosive material, such as dynamite,
which can be caused to detonate.
9.13
Section 901.2.1 is amended to read as follows based upon express
findings of necessi .ty as set forth in Section 10 of this ordinance:
901.2.1 Pen~it~.
901.2.1.1 Fire Hvdrants and Water Control Valves. A permit is
required to use or operate fire hydrants or valves intended
for fire-suppression purposes, which are installed on water
systems and accessible to public highways, alleys or private
ways open to or generally used by the public. See Section
105, Permit f. 1.
EXCEPTION: A permit is not required for persons employed
and/or authorized by the water company
which supplies the system to use or operate
fire hydrants or valves.
901.2.1.2 Access Control. A permit is required to install any
device, system, or material under, upon, or within the
required fire department access which, in the opinion of the
Fire Marshal encroaches the. required width, height, turning
radius, grade, load bearing capacity, speed of travel, and/or
direction of travel, including but not limited to, gates, spikes,
speed bumps, and turf blocks. See Section 105, Permit a.0.
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9.14
Section 901.4.4 is amended to read as follows based upon express
findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this ordinance:
901.4.4 Premises Identification. Approved numbers or addresses
shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a
position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or
road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with
their background.
New dwelling addresses shall be posted with a minimum of
4 inch numbers, visible from the street, and during the hours
of darkness the numbers shall be internally or externally
illuminated. Posted numbers shall contrast with their
backgrour'~d and be legible from the street. Where building
setbacks exceed 100 feet from the roadway, additional
contrasting 4 inch address numbers shall be displayed at the
property entrance.
New buildiings other than dwellings shall be posted with a
minimum .of 8 inch numbers, visible from the street, and
during the hours of darkness shall be electrically illuminated.
Where the building setback exceeds 200 feet from the
roadway, additional non-illuminated contrasting 6 inch
address numbers shall be displayed at the property
entrance.
In multi-unit commercial/industrial complexes, approved
address numbers and letters shall be posted on the exterior
front and back of all units or suites.
9,15
Section 901.4 iS hereby amended by adding the following based
upon express [indings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of
this ordinance:
901.4.6 Directories. When required by the Chief, an approved
directory shall be provided at designated vehicular and/or
pedestrian entrances to facilities, complexes, or buildings, in
accordance with the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
9.16
Section 902.2.2.1 is amended to read as follows based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
902.2.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus roadways shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 26 feet and an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet, 6
inches.
EXCEPTION: 1. Width and vertical clearances may be
reduced in certain circumstances in a
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manner approved by the Chief.
Vertical clearances or widths shall be
increased when, in the opinion of the
Chief, vertical clearances or widths
are not: adequate to provide fire
apparatus access.
9.17
Section 902.2.2.6 is amended to read as follows based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
902.2.2.6 Grade. Road grades shall not exceed 12% unless
approved by the Chief.
9,!8
Section 902.2.4 is amended by adding the following based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance::
902.2.4.3 Access Control Devices. Fixed vehicle access control
devices used or installed within or upon the required fire
department access roadway shall be installed and
maintained in a manner approved by the Chief.
9.!9
Section 902.3 is amended by adding the following based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
902.3.1.1 Exterior Access Doom. In buildings without high piled
storage, access doom or safety glass panels, accessible
without the use of a ladder, shah be provided in such
locations so that the travel distance between doom/panels is
not more than 150 feet or major fraction thereof along the
exterior wall which faces the required access roadway or
walkway..Such doom and panels shall have a net clear
width, when opened or shattered, of at least 3 feet in width
and 6 feet, 8 inches in height. When safety glass panels are
used for such access, they shall be marked in a manner
approved IDy the Chief. (For access door requirements in
buildings with high piled storage, see Section 8102.6.2)
9.20
Section 903.4.2 is amended to read as follows based upon express
findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this ordinance:
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903.4.2 Required installations
903.4.2.1 General. The location, number and type of fire
hydrants connected to a water supply capable of delivering
the required fire flow shall be provided on the public street or
on the site, or both, of the premise to be protected and shall
be protected as required and approved.
903.4.2.2 Hydrant Sl~acin~l. Maximum hydrant spacing shall not
exceed 500 feet in residential areas and 300 feet in
commercial/industrial areas. In residential areas designated
as "high hazard", hydrant spacing shall not exceed 400 feet.
Hydrant spacing in multi-family developments shall not
exceed 300 feet except when the development is protected
by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system, in which
case hydrant spacing can be increased to 400 feet.
903.4.2.3 Access to Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be accessible
to fire department apparatus by roads meeting the
requiremerits of Section 902.2.
9.21
Section 1001.1 is amended by adding the following based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
lO01.1.1 Nolr~-Re~luired Systems. All fire protection equipment
and systems installed in buildings, other than single family
residences, shall be installed in an approved manner in
accordance with the appropriate standards for the type of
equipment and/or system being installed.
9.22
Section 1001.3 is amended by adding the following based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
1001.3.1 Per~rn!t$. For permits to install, own/operate, modify,
or remove any fire protection system and/or equipment, see
Section 105, Permit f. 1.1
9.23
Section 1001.5.1 is amended to add a new exception to the end of
the first paragl~aph as follows based upon express findings of
necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this ordinance:
EXCEPTION: Systems not required by this or any other
code, regulation or law need not be
maintained if all physical & visual evidence of
such system is completely removed. (See
Section 105.8, Permit f. 1.1)
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9.24
Section 1001.7 is amended by adding the following based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
1001.7.5 Systems in Multi-Occur~ancv Buildings. When a~Jtomatic
fire sprinkler systems or fire alarm systems are installed in
buildings constructed for multiple tenants and the systems
protect mu~ltiple tenant spaces, the main controls and control
appurtenances, e.g. risers, fire alarm control panels, gauges,
for such systems shall be located in an enclosure with an
exterior access door of not less than 3'-0" by 6'-8".
9.25
Section 1002.1 is amended by adding the following based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
Portable fire extinguishers requiring an "A" rating shall be
rated at not less than 2A10BC and shall have a chemical
capacity of not ~ess than 5 lbs.
EXCEPTION: Portable fire extinguishers required by D.O.T.
for lift trucks and vehicles shall be installed
according to D.O.T. regulations.
9.2,6
Section 1007.3.4.__2 is amended to read as follows based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
1106.2.3.2 Certification. The permittee shall provide approved
third party certification, such as Underwriter's Laboratory
(UL), to the Chief that the system has been installed in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications and
to the thirCl party's requirements for such certification.
9,27
Section 1103,3.6._~2 is amended to read as follows based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
11o3.3.6.2 Individual Pil~es. Tires shall be restricted to individual
piles not exceeding 2,500 square feet of continuous area.
Piles shall not exceed 25,000 cubic feet in volume or 10 feet
in height.
9,28
Section 3003 is amended to read as follows based upon express
findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this ordinance:
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SECTION 3003 - Permits.
3003.1 For permits for wood product storage, see Section
105, Permit w. 1.
3003.3 For permits to store, handle, repair or manufacture
wood pallets, see Section 105.8, Permit p.O.
,9,,2,9
Section 3004 amended by adding the following based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
3004.7 Wat,er Sul~l~lv. An approved fire hydrant/water supply
system capable of supplying 1,500 gpm fire flow for 2 hours
shall be provided within 150 feet of all portions of the yard.
In areas without adequate fire flow, the Chief may modify
requirements by providing area separation for storage of
combustible material.
9.30
Article 30 of the Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the
following based upon express findings of necessity as set forth
in Section 10 of this ordinance:
SECTION 3010 - Pallet Yards. Wood pallet storage, handling, repair
or manufacturing shall comply with the requirements of Section
3009. For permits to store, handle, repair, or manufacture pallets
in excess of 100 units at any one site, see Section 105.8, permit
p.0.
9.31
Section 7902.2.8.3.3, Subsection 1 is amended to read as follows
based upon express findings of necessity as set forth in Section
10 of this ordinance:
1. Where the average height of the dike
cor~taining Class I and Class II liquids is over
12 feet, measured from interior grade, or
where the distance between a tank and the
top inside edge of the dike wall is less than
the height of the dike wall, provisions shall be
ma,rte for" normal operation of valves and for
access to tank roofs without entering below
the top of the dike. These provisions are
allowed to be met through the use of remotely
operated valves, elevated walkways or similar
arrangements approved by the Chief.
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9.32
Section 7902.2.8.3 is amended by adding a subsection as follows
based upon express findings of necessity as set forth in Section
10 of this ordinance:
7902.2.8.3.9 Clearance to Dike. The distance between the inside
of any dike and the shell of any tank not over 30, feet in
diameter s;hall be. not less than five feet. Tanks over 30 feet
in diameter shall have not less than 10 feet clearance to the
dike.
9.33
Section 7904.2.5.4.1 is amended to read as follows based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
7904.2.5.41 General, Tanks containing Class I or II liquids shall
be kept outside of and at least 50 feet from buildings,
property lines and combustible storage. Additional distance
shall be provided when necessary to ensure that vehicles,
equipment and containers being filled directly from such
tanks will be not less than 50 feet from structures, haystacks
or other combustible storage.
9,34
Section 8001.1.3_ is amended to read as follows based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
8001.1.3 Application. When required by the Chief to determine
compliance with Article 80, a listing of the chemical name,
common or trade name, hazard classifications and quantities
of hazardc,us materials in use and storage shall be provided.
Article 80 shall apply to all hazardous materials, including
those materials regulated elsewhere in this code, except that
when specific requirements are provided in other articles,
those specific requirements shall apply. See Section 101.6.
When a material has multiple hazards, all hazards shall be
addressed.
The provisions of Article 80 related to health hazards as
classified in Section 8002 are waived when the Chief has
determined that such enforcement is preempted by other
codes, st~tutes or ordinances. The details of any action
granting such a waiver shall be recorded and entered in the
files of the code enforcement agency.
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9.35
Section 8001.1 is amended by adding the following based upon
express findir,~gs of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
8001.1.6 Unattended Parking. Parking of tank vehicles
containing hazardous materials or any vehicle containing
highly toxic materials shall comply with the requirements for
tank vehicles as specified in Section 7904.6.5.
9.36
Section 8001 1'1._~3 is amended to read as follows based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
8001.11.3 Protection from Vehicles. Guard posts or other
approved means shall be provided to protect storage tanks
and connected piping, valves and fittings; dispensing areas;
and use areas subject to vehicular damage. When guard
posts are installed, the posts shall be:
1. Constructed of steel not less than 6 inches in diameter
and concrete filled;
2. Spaced not more than 4 feet between posts on center;
3. Set no1: less than 3 feet deep in a concrete footing of not
less than a 15 inch diameter;
4. Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet above
the ground; and
5. Located not less than 5 feet from the tank.
9.37
Section 8204 iS amended by adding the following based upon
express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this
ordinance:
8204.5 Con,tainer Positioning. Liquefied petroleum gas
containers and tanks shall be positioned in relation to one
another in such a manner so that the length axis of each
tank is parallel to other tanks.
g'.38
ADDendix I-B is amended to read as follows based upon express
findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of this ordinance.
APPENDIX I-B
LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
FOR LOW RISE, MID-RISE AND HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
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SECTION 1 - SCOPE
l. f Re~lulations
It is the intent of the Appendix to prescribe regulations consistent
with nationally' recognized good practice for safeguarding, to a
reasonable degree of fire and life safety, buildings described as
low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise in Section 2.
Other sources where specific standards or requirements are
specified in this Appendix, or contained within other applicable
laws, adopted codes or ordinances, compliance with other
nationally recognized fire-safety standards, as approved by the
Fire Chief, shall be deemed as prima facie evidence of
compliance with this intent.
SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
2.1 "Low-Rise" Buildin~7s
Shall mean any building having floors used for human
occupancy located at least three stories or 30 feet, and up to and
including four stores or 55 feet about the lowest level having Fire
District approved fire vehicle apparatus access.
2.2 "Mid-Rise" Buildin,is
Shall mean any building having floors used for human
occupancy located at least five stories or 55 feet, and up to and
including six stories or 75 feet above the lowest level having Fire
District approved fire vehicle apparatus access.
2.3 "Hi;Th-Rise" Buildings
Shall mean any building having floors used for human
occupancy located more than six stories or more than 75 feet
above the lowest level having Fire District approved fire vehicle
apparatus ace. ess.
2.4 Buildin~i Access
Building access shall be defined as in Title 24 CCR as modified
herein:
If locked, access openings shall be designed to allow
penetratio~ through the use of Fire District forcible entry toots
and equipment untess other approved arrangements have
been made with the Fire Chief.
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2.5 Bank of Elevators
For the purpose of this Appendix, a "bank of elevators" shall
mean a group of elevators or a single elevator controlled by a
common operating system; that is, all those elevators which
respond to a single call button constitutes a bank of elevators.
There is no limit on the number of cars that may be in a bank or
group, but there may be not more than 4 cars within a common
hoist. way.
2. 6 Fire Control Center
For the purpose of this Ordinance, "fire control center" shall
mean a central location within the high-rise building designated
for Fire District operations and monitoring of such systems and
equipment as required by this Ordinance.
2.7 Fire District
For the purpose of this Ordinance, "fire district" shall mean the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and all of its officers,
personnel, departments, services and other amenities it may
undertake.
Fire Chief
For the purpose of this Ordinance, "Fire Chief" shall mean the
Fire Chief of ttle Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
2.9 Uniform BuHdinrl Code
Whenever the Uniform Building Code (UBC)is referenced, it
shall refer to and mean the latest edition thereof adopted by the
City Council for the City of Rancho Cucamonga or other code
enforcement agency.
2.10 Occupancy
Occupancy, as used herein, shall be construed to be defined in
the UBC.
SECTION 3- CONDITIONS OF BUILDING OCCUPANCY
3._2~ The following items, when required by this Appendix, shall be
installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications
and, when applicable, shall be demonstrated to be in proper
operating condition as per approved design to the satisfaction of
the Building Department and Fire District prior to occupancy.
a. Mechanical equipment
b. Electrical equipment, including elevators
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c. Life safety system
d. Fire phone system
e. Stairway pressurization system
f. Smoke evacuation systems
g. Fire apparat:us access roadways
h. Fire hydrant system
i. Other fire protection and extinguishing systems, as
outlined in other applicable laws, codes or
ordinances, as required b,y the Fire District.
3._~2 All equipment and facilities required by this Appendix or other
applicable codes or regulations shall be maintained in
conformance with the codes under which they are installed. The
owner or designated agent shall be responsible for such
maintenance.
SECTION 4 - AUTOMA TIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM/STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
4.1 Fire De!~artment Connections
4.1.1 Connections for sprinkler systems, standpipe or
combined standpipe systems shall be located no closer than
15 feet nor more than 50 feet from an approved hydrant
unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief.
4.1.2 Any F:ire District connections shall be located no closer
than 50 feet from the buitding it supplies or other location as
approved by the Fire Chief. The Fire Department sprinkler
connections shall include two 2 ½ inch female swivel inlet
connections and one 4 inch female swivel inlet connection.
All connections are to be Nationat Standard Threads and
shall be clappered.
4,_.~2 Automatic Si~rinkler Systems
4.2.1 Eveq/low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise building shall be
provided with an automatic sprinkler system. In Group R,
Division1 Occupancies and in 1-hour fire rated exit corridors
of all occupancies approved quick response sprinkler heads
(QRS) sha~l[ be used.
4.2.2 Every fire sprinkler system shall conform to the UBC
Standards and NFPA 13 except as modified herein:
4.2.2.1 Every fire sprinkler system shall be electrically
supervised. Shut off valves and water flow devices shall
be provided for each floor. In addition to actuating a
local alarm on the floor upon which the water flow is
detectl,d, an alarm shall be transmitted to an approved
central station.
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4.2.2.2 When sprinkler heads are installed for light hazard
occupancies in an area defined as a "small room" by
NFPA13, but not exceeding 500 sq. ft., a coverage of
225 SCluare feet may be used for head placement only if
approved by the Fire Chief.
4.2.2.3 The actuation of any sprinkler head shall:
a. Place into operation all mechanical equipment
provided to restrict the spread of smoke in high-
rise buildings and operate the voice alarm system
when a voice alarm system is required by this
Appendix.
b. Transmit an alarm directly to an approved central
station and to the fire control center if such center
is required. In Group B Occupancies, such signal
shall be zoned with a minimum of one zone per
floor with a maximum of 28,000 sq. ft. per zone.
Sh,3uld a single floor exceed 28,000 sq. ft.,
multiple zones shall be required as approved by
the Fire Chief.
4.2.2.4 The sprin. kler system shall be placed in service
prior to any use or occupancy of the building.
4.2.2.5 Sprinkler risers may be combined with standpipe
dsers provided s. izing is sufficient and proven by
calculations to accommodate demands.
4.3 Hirlh-Rise B~,~Hdin;I S!~rinklers
4.3.1 In additional to the requirements set forth in 4.2.2.3
(a)(b) above, the following requirements shall apply:
4.3.1.1 A pump test header shall be provided in an
approved location.
4.3. ~.2 A minimum on-site water supply of 12,000 gallons
shall be provided (1,500 sq. ft @ 0.10 gals/sq. ft. + 250
gpm for standpipes X 30 minutes). The supply shall be
automatically available if the principle water supply fails.
4.3.1.3 Underground tanks shall be protected against
corrosk~n and buoyancy.
4.3.1.4 If the municipal water supply is adequate to meet
the requirements of NFPA 13, only 1 standby fire pump
is required. If a fire pump is needed to meet the
requirements of NFPA 13, a second or reserve fire pump
shall be provided. Such pump shall have a minimum 750
gpm capacity.
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4.__~4 Standl~ii~e Systems
4.4.1 Standpipe systems shall conform to UBC standards
and the Uniform Fire Code, except as modified herein.
4.4.~.I Hose shall be required in:
a. Occupancies exceeding 150 feet in height
and more
b. Occupancies four stories or more but less
than 150 feet in height, except Group R
Division 3.
i. Size and quantity of hose shall be
determined by the Fire Chief.
ii. All hose shall be pressure tested in
accordance with Fire District Standards
for hose testing.
4.4.2 All standpipe systems shall be supplied with a four inch
female swivel Fire District inlet connection, plus the required
number of 2 ½ inch female swivel Fire District inlets, as
indicated ;above.
4.4.3 Combined Systems:: In combined systems where
sprinkler risers with 2 ½ inch hose outlets are provided, the
risers and supply piping to the risers shall be sized to
accommodate the requirements of NFPA 13; or the sprinkler
demand, including hose demands in UBC standards,
whichever is the greater.
SECTION 5 - ALARMS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 Manual Alarms
~.~.~ Manual alarms shall be provided in the following
buildings:
a. In every Group R-1 Occupancy high-rise building;
In other high-rise occupancy buildings as
required by the Uniform Fire Code, Title 24 CCR,
and/or the Fire District;
c. In ,any single floor that exceeds 28,000 sq. ft. in
area of a mid-rise or high-rise building.
~.~.2 Manual alarm pull stations shall be located adjacent to
exits from corridors, adjacent to doors into enclosed
stairways ,and in every elevator lobby in the above described
buildings.
5.~.3 Alarm boxes shall;, when actuated, transmit an alarm
directly to an approved central station, and, in high-rise
buildings, operate the voice alarm system and transmit a
signal to the fire control center.
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5.2 Fire Department Telephone Svstems
5.2.1 Each mid-rise or high-rise building shall be provided
with a two-way telephone system having the capability of
providing intercommunication between all floors and the fire
control center or other approved location as approved by the
Fire Chief.
&2. l.l A minimum of six single-ear headsets shall be
provided and shall be stored in the fire control center or
other location as approved by the Fire Chief.
&zl.2 Jacks for connection of the headsets shall be
Iocatecl as follows:
a. At each floor level adjacent to each hose
cabinet;
b. At the exterior of an adjacent to each stair
shaft exit at ground level;
At the exterior of each stair shaft penthouse
or other approved roof-level location;
d. In each elevator car;
e. In each elevator lobby enclosure;
f. In each mechanical, generator, air-handling
equipment or elevator machinery room;
g. Outside the fire control center adjacent to the
exterior entrance to the center;
h. At other locations deemed necessary by the
Fire District.
5.2.1.3 'Telephone equipment, including communications
panels and location of jacks, are subject to Fire District
approval.
5,3 Voice Alarm Systems
5.3.1 A voice alarm system shall be installed in the following
buildings:
a. In each high-rise building;
b. In .any single story of a mid-rise building that
exceeds 28,000 square feet in floor area, where,
in the opinion of the Fire Chief, inaccessibility,
degree of hazard or complexity of building
arrangement makes a voice alarm system
necessary.
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5.3.2 The voice alarm system shall be automatically actuated
by the operation of any sprinkler head, water-flow device,
automatic detection device, or manual alarm station, and
shall sound an alert signal to desired areas as determined by
the Fire District, followed by recorded voice instructions
giving appropriate information and direction to occupants
~.3.3 Controls for the voice alarm system shall be located in
the fire control center, or other designated location, and shall
be designed so that a selective or general voice-alarm may
be manually initiated to the following locations:
Elevators, elevator lobbies, corridors and
stairways;
b. In every room exceeding fifty (50) occupancy
Ioa[d;
In each dwelling unit or guest room of a Group R,
Division 1 occupancy;
d. Speakers in hallways shall be no more than 200
feet apart and meet field audibility tests;
e. In rooms. and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000
square feet in area;
f. In other location(s) as required by the Fire Chief.
5.3.4 The voice alarm system shall be supervised so as to
cause activation of an audible trouble signal in the fire control
center or other designated location upon interruption or
failure of the audio path including amplifiers, speaker wiring,
switches c,r electrical contacts or any other malfunction which
might impair the transmission of the voice alarm.
5.3.5 The voice alarm shall be designed to be heard clearly
by all occ~Jpants within the building or designated portions
thereof. Said alarm shall conform to NFPA pamphlet 72 and
is subject to field audibility tests.
5.4 Public Addn;ss System
s.4.1 A public address system shall be installed in the
following buildings:
a. In each high-rise building;
b. In any single story of a mid-rise that exceeds
28,000 square feet in floor area, where in the
opinion of the Fire Chief, inaccessibility, degree
of hazard or complexity of building arrangement
makes a public address system necessary.
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~.4.2 The public address system shall be a one-way system
providing communication from the fire control center or other
designated location to the following locations:
a. Elevators, elevator lobbies, corridors and
stairways;
In every room exceeding fifty (50) occupant load;
c. In each dwelling unit or guest room of a Group R,
Division 1 Occupancy;
d. Speakers in hallways shall be no more than 200
feet apart and meet field audibility tests;
e. In rooms and ten:ant spaces exceeding 1,000 feet
in area;
f. Or other locations as required by the Fire Chief.
~.4.3 The public address system shall be designed to be
heard clearly by all occupants of the building or designated
portions thereof as defined in Title 24 CCR.
5.5 Alarm and Voice Communication Compatibility
5.5.1 The sounding of a fire alarm signal in any given area or
floor shall not prohibit voice alarm or public address
communi~]tions to other areas or floors.
5.6
Combinin.q Voice Alarm and Public Address Systems
5.6.~ The voice alarm and public address systems may be
combined in a single system. Combined systems shall be
designed to permit voice transmission to override voice or
fire alarm signal, but shall not discontinue alarm signals
except as provided for at the fire control center or other
designated location.
5.7
Independent Speakers
5.7.1 The public address and voice alarm systems shall be
designed and installed so that failure of any single speaker
will not cause a loss of any other speakers in the circuit or
circuits.
5.8
Auxiliary Po~ve_zr
s.a.l An approved back-up battery powered system shall be
supplied for the voice alarm and public address systems.
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SECTION 6 - SMOKE DETECTION
6. f Smoke Detector Required
6.1.1 In every high-rise building, at least one approved
smoke detector suitable for the intended use shall be
installed as follows:
a. In every mechanical, equipment, electrical,
transformer, telephone equipment, elevator
machine or similar room;
b. In the main air-return and exhaust air plenum of
each air conditioning system in excess of 10,000
cfrn and located in a serviceable area
downstream of the last duct inlet and upstream of
thE; Outside Supply Air (OSA);
c. In each connection to a vertical duct or riser
se~rving 2 or more stores from a return-air duct or
plenum of an air conditioning system;
d. In Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, an approved
srnoke detector may be used in each return-air
ris,...r carrying not more than 5,000 cfm and
se~'ving not more than 10 air inlet openings.
6._~2 The smoke detectors as required shall, upon actuation,
annunciate a.~; to their location in the fire control center or other
location approved by the Fire Chief.
6.._~3 R-1 Occupancies, dwelling units and guestrooms shall be
provided with smoke detectors as required by the UBC..
SECTION 7-SMOKE CONTROL
7._..~ Mid-rise .and high-rise buildings shall be provided with a
means for restricting the spread of smoke and for the removal of
smoke by not less than one of' the following methods:
7.1. ~ Panel.,; or Windows
Panels or openable windows or fixed tempered glass
windows in the exterior walls around the perimeter of the
building al: the rate of 20 sq. ft. of opening per 50 lineal feet
of exterior wall in each story, unless otherwise prohibited.
EXCEPTION: In Group R,. Division 1 Occupancies only,
such windows or panels shall be provided in
each habitable room at the rate of 2 sq. ft. of
venting per guest room, suite, or apartment.
All such panels and windows shall be clearly
identified in a manner approved by the Fire
Chief.
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7.1.2 Sin.qle Floor Systems
a. When an air conditioning/air supply system is
provided with the intent of serving each floor
separately and such system receives its makeup
air from a common duct or shaft serving more
than one floor or system, each story shall have a
means for pressurizing floors not involved with
fire by use of volume control dampers that will
close automatically on the fire floor upon the
act,uation of any sprinkler head or other fire
detection device required by other codes or
ordinances on the fire involved floor. The intent
is to isolate or inhibit the movement of smoke to
the non-fire floors.
b. Smoke removal shall be accomplished as in A.1.
above or a fan, capable of providing three air
changes per hour for the largest floor served,
located at the top of each stair shaft. The smoke
rernoval fan shall include a tight shut off back
draft damper so that it does not interfere with the
stairwell pressudzation system of Section 9,A.3
below, Operation of the smoke removal fans
sh;~11 be manually controlled at the fire control
cer~ter or other approved location.
7.1.3 Multiple Floor Systems
a. When an air conditioning/air supply system is
sp~cifically designed to accommodate multiple
floors, it shall incorporate smoke control volume
dampers at each floor of the supply and return
duct serving that floor, Upon the actuation of any
sprinkler head or other fire detection devise
required by other applicable codes or ordinances,
both dampers on the fire floor shall automatically
close.
ThE; return air dampers on the other floors served
by the same air conditioning system shall partially
close to create a positive pressure on the non-fire
floor,
b. ThE; air conditioning/air supply system shall
incorporate "economizers" capable of introducing
100% outside air and mechanically removing the
air via a return/exhaust fan. This system shall be
utilized for smoke removal and shall be capable
of being controlled from the fire control center or
other approved location.
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7.1.4 Other Systems
Any other system that will produce equivalent results as
approved by the Fire Chief,
SECTION 8 - EXITS
s._2~ High-rise buildings shall comply with the provisions of the
UBC except a~s modified herein:
s. 1.1 All stairway doors which are to be locked from the
stairway side shall have the. capability of being unlocked
simultaneously without unlatching upon a signal from the fire
control center or other approved locations. Upon failure of
the electrical system, the locking mechanism shall be
retracted 1:o the unlocked position,
~'.l.; A telephone or other approved two-way communications
system connected to an approved emergency service which
operates continuously shall be provided at not less than
every fifth floor in each required stairway where other
provisions of this code permit the doors to be Iocked.
a.~.3 Smoke-proof enclosures may be omitted, provided all
enclosed exit stairways are equipped with a barometric
dampered relief opening at the top and the stairway is
supplied mechanically at grade level with sufficient air to
discharge a minimum of positi;ve pressure of 0.15-inch water
column in the shaft relative to the atmospheric pressure
within the story at each floor level with all doors closed. The
maximum allowable pressure shall be 0,35-inch water
column. Actuation of the mechanical equipment shall be in
accordance with the UBC.
8. 2 Stairway Identification
a.;.1 Stairway identification in mid-rise and high-rise
buildings, stairways shall be identified as described in the
UFC.
SECTION 9 - ELEVATORS
9._2~ In mid-rise and high-rise buildings, elevators, dumbwaiters,
escalators and moving walks shall be in compliance with the
UBC and Title 24 CCR except as modified herein.
9.1.~ A minimum of two elevators capable of serving every
story shall have inside clear dimensions of 6'8" x 4'3" to
accommo,rlate a gurney or stretcher 22 ½ inches wide and
75 inches long. Such elevator may also be used to serve
Fire District requirements.
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EXCEPTION: When a building is served by only one
elevator car, only that elevator car need be of
the specified size.
9.1.2 Each elevator car shall be provided with an emergency
access opening of not less than 32 inches by 32 inches.
9.1.3 Vertical rolling doom shall be prohibited at the point of
access to a passenger elevator car.
9.1.4 The elevator lobby separation required by the UBC
shall be required in high-rise buildings.
SECTION 10 - STANDBY POWER, LIGHT AND EMERGENCY SYSTEMS
1o. 1 Every high-rise building shall be provided with emergency
and standby power as required by Title 2:4 CCR and other
applicable codes.
SECTION 11 - SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS
I I. l Mechanical and Electrical E~tuil~ment Anchora~le
ll.l.1 Eve;~y high-rise building shall have the anchorage of
the following mechanical and electrical equipment designed
and installed in accordance with the UBC for lateral force
based on Cp value of 1.75, unless data substantiating a
lesser value is furnished.
a. Elevator drives and suspension systems;
b. Standby power and lighting facilities;
Fire pumps, automatic fire extinguishing systems
and other fire protection equipment;
d. Air handling equipment regulated by this
Ordinance.
ll. 1.2 Verification of such conformance shall be substantiated
by a licensed structural engineer.
SECTION 12 - FIRE FIGHTING PROVISIONS
12.1 Hose Cabinet_~s
I2.1.1 Every high-rise building shall have each floor' of the
building provided with Fire District hose cabinets. These
hose cabir~ets shall be at each floor landing of the stairway
shaft and shall be clearly marked.
12.1.2 In any single floor that exceeds 28,000 square feet in
area of a mid-rise building fire district hose cabinets may be
required. These hose cabinets shall be at each floor landing
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of the stairsray shaft of those floors exceeding 28,000 square
feet in area and shall be clearly marked. The square footage
requirements may be reduced if the reduction is required by
any other code or ordinance.
12.1.13 All hose cabinets shall be keyed identically to provide
accessibility only to the Fire District. The key to the hose
cabinets shall be provided in the key box in the fire control
center or other approved location. The hose cabinet and all
equipment specified in this section shall conform to the Fire
District standards. Operation of doors to Fire District hose
cabinets shall transmit a signal to an approved central station
and to the fire control center, when the fire control center is
required by other sections of this Ordinance. Contents of the
hose cabinet shall be:
a. One 2 ½ inch gated wye connected to the
standpipe; discharges shall be reduced to 1 ½
inc, h with removable reducers.
b. Two hundred feet of 1-3/4 inch (600 pound test)
firE., hose; one hundred feet reconnected to the
gated wye with an approved nozzle attached, one
hundred feet rolled.
12.2 Additional Hose Cabinets
I2.2.1 On roof level, a hose cabinet shall be provided on
buildings have roofs of combustible construction.
12.2.2 No hose cabinet is required on the roof if the hose
cabinet on the floor below the roof has hose sufficient in
length, water pressure is adequate, etc. to reach all portions
of the roof within 30 ft. of the perimeter.
12.2.3 A hose cabinet is only required in the elevator lobby of
a high-rise building if the elevator lobby is more than 100 feet
distance f;rom an enclosed stairway.
12.3 Tools and $tora~7e
12.3.1 In every mid and high-rise building located on the even
numberedl floors, beginning with the second floor, a tool
closet with minimum clear dimensions of 2 feet deep by 3.5
feet wide by8 feet high shall be provided. The door to the
tool closet shall be a minimum of 3'0" by 6'8" and shall open
into the stairway. These closets shall be located within the
stair shaft that teads to the roof. If more than two stair shafts
are provided, tool closets may be required within those
additional stair shafts depending upon the building design
and size. Each closet shall contain one 110 volt receptacle
at a location approved by the Fire District.
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12. a.l.l Each closet shall contain tools and equipment with
approved mounts or method of storage, as approved by the
Fire Chief, which shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
a. On~... Halligan tool;
b. One pinch point crow bar;
c. One pick-head axe;
d. One flat-head axe;
e. Three fire sprinkler shut off devices;
f. On~._. four to eight foot telescoping pole with which
to apply sprinkler shut offs;
g. Twelve approved door stops;
h. Six marking pens of a washable nature;
i. One hundred feet of 2-1/2 inch (600 pound test)
fire hose, per Fire District specifications;
]. Two 100 foot life lines, per Fire District
specifications;
k. Four battery powered hand lights, per Fire District
specifications;
One 2-1/2 inch and one 1-3/4 inch hose clamp,
per Fire District specifications;
m. Canvas bag with drawstring for items e, g, h, and
j above.
SECTION 13 - FIRE CONTROL CENTER
13.1 Requirements
13,1.1 Every high-rise building shall be provided with an
approved fire controt center located near or adjacent to the
main entrance to the building, or at any location approved by
the Fire Chief. The fire control center shall be directly
accessible from the exterior and interior of the building by
Fire District personnel only,
~3.1.2 The, fire control center shall be designed to
accommodate the functional controls and the command
personnel required to conduct an emergency activity. There
shall be a minimum net floor area of one hundred fifty square
feet after all required equipment is installed, The net floor
area shah accommodate the use of the table and chair listed
below.
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13.1.3 The fire control center shall be separated from the
remainder' of the building by not less than a one hour
occupancy separation.
~3.~.4 The fire control center exterior exit door shall swing in
direction of egress and be openable from the exterior of the
building. '['he interior doors shall be gasketed for smoke and
draft control. All doors to the fire control center shall be
openable only by use of the approved master key which shall
be made available in a location approved by the Fire Chief.
A "FIRE CONTROL" sign, with a minimum one inch
contrasting color letters, shall be placed on the exterior side
of all doors to the fire control center.
1,~.~.5 The fire control center shall be provided with an
approved source of outside air so as to provide adequate air
circulation at all times.
~3.~.6 The fire control center shall be used to house the
following equipment which shall receive Fire District approval
prior to purrchase and installation.
a. Voice alarm and public address equipment,
including the equipment necessary to the function
control and override of these systems and their
display and status panels;
Fire alarm and fire detection control equipment,
including equipment necessary to the function of
thE; control unit and their display and status
panels;
Status indicators and controls for elevators;
d. Air' handling system status indicators and control
switches;
e. Controls for unlocking stairway doors and status
board indicating whether said doors are locked or
unlocked;
f. Sprinkler valve supervision and water flow
detector display panels;
g. Alarm, water flow, and trouble signals shall be
annunciated by means of an audible signal and
visual display, which indicates building, floor,
zone, or other designated area from which the
alarm, water flow or trouble signal originated;
h. Standby power status display and controls;
i. A telephone connected to the public telephone
system adjacent to the Fire District
communications system. This telephone shall be
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for the express use of the Fire District.
Telephones for building occupant use shall be
separate;
]. Intercom to exterior of fire control center to allow
for verbal communications without opening the
door;
k. Supervision indicator for Fire District rooms and
cabinets, including fire control center;
t. Two copies of the complete approved or as-built
building plans and related operations manuals;
m. Three copies of Fire District pre-plans;
n. Labeled cabinet containing a minimum six
portable 'voice powered head sets as required in
Section 6.C.2;
o. Labeled cabinet containing labeled emergency
acc, ess and elevator control keys;
p. A furniture-quality table, a minimum of 3 feet wide
and 6 feet long, and a sturdy office-quality chair;
,7. Instructions for operating all equipment in room;
Other fire protection equipment and system
controls, such as;
i. Water tank level indicators;
ii: Fire pump controls and status indicators;
~. Fuel level indicator on auxiliary
generators and fire pumps.
13.2 Status Indication
13.2.1 Any equipment required to produce an indication of
status at the fire control center shall conform to the following:
13.2.1.1 Graphic Annunciator. The graphic annunciator shall
be a live diagram of each building, floor, zone or other
designated area, and shall indicate the location of the
activated alarm device.
13.2.1.2 AlphaNumeric Printout. An alphanumeric printout of
all status indicators of switch activations, along with date
and time of alarm or activation, shall be provided. This
printout shall be coded to provide the location of
activation on the building floor plans, per floor and
location on the fioor. This equipment shall be located on
furniture-quality cabinetry constructed to handle this
specialized equipment.
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13.3 Restricted Use of Fire Control Center
13.3.1 The fire control center shall not be used for the
housing of any boiler, heating unit, generator, combustible
storage, c,r similar hazardous equipment or storage.
13.4 Scaled Drawin~l Reauired
13.4.1 An engineer's drawing of fire control center at an
approved scale, denoting layout of room, location of required
equipment and specifications of required equipment shall be
provided to the Fire District for final approval prior to
installation.
SECTION 14 - EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY
.~4. t Every hiigh-rise building shall incorporate an emergency
helicopter landing facility in an area approved by the Fire Chief.
Such facility shall b.e designed and constructed in accordance
with all applicable codes, ordinances, and the requirements of
the Federal Aviation Administration and the San Bernardino
County Sherilf's Department.
14.1.1 The rooftop shall be marked with the numerical street
address c,f the building, with the numbers facing the street
frontage corresponding to the address. The number shall be
three feet high and one foot wide.
SECTION 15 - ROADWA Y ACCESS (FIRE LANES)
15,1 Requirements
15.1.1 Fire apparatus access shall be provided on at least
two sides of all buildings. Access from exterior walls shall
extend from five feet to fifty feet horizontally, with no
obstructions vertically.
15.1.2 Access areas shall not exceed five percent slope and
shall meel the following compaction requirements:
a. P~ving and Improvement. Fire lanes shall be
paved to meet the paving. standards of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga or approved equivalent. All
Fire Lanes shall meet the Standards of the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District
15.2 Obstruction_
15.2.1 Access roadways shall be provided and maintained in
a passable condition at all times. Any obstruction or
impedance to reasonable access may be repaired or
removed forthwith by any public safety agency and the
expense of repair or removal is to be borne by the owner of
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the roadway and, in the case of an obstructing vehicle or
object, by the owner of said vehicle or object. Approved "NO
PARKING" signs and/or other appropriate notice prohibiting
obstructions may be required and shall be maintained by the
property owner.
15.2.1.1 All fire lanes shall be posted according to the Fire
District standards. Curbs shall be painted red and/or
approved fire lane signs installed for the length designated
by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. Said
signs shall be installed no more than 100 feet apart on roads
and access ways up to ¼ mile in length. On roads and
access ways in excess of ~ mile in length, said signs shall
be installed no more than 200 feet apart.
SECTION 16 - EMERGENCY PRE-FIRE PLANNING
AND EVACUATION REQUIREMENTS
16.1 Procedure Manual
16.1.1 All mid-rise and high-rise buildings shall supply the
Fire District with a completed emergency pre-fire planning
and evacuation procedure manual. A copy of the manual, to
be filled out by the building ownedoccupant, will be made
available at Fire District headquarters.
The completion and filing of this manual shall meet the intent
of the provisions of Title 19 CCR. Low-rise buildings may
provide the procedure manual to the Fire District at the
option of the owner/occupant.
SECTION 17 - PLAN REVIEW AND UPDATE
17.1 The copies of the approved or as built plans, including
tenant improvements, shall be updated anytime revisions,
additions, or deletions to the building are made. The
responsibility for these updates will be that of the buildin9 owner
unless the owner and occupant have otherwise agreed between
themselves, in which event the occupant shall comply. Copies
of such plans shall be supplied to the Fire District.
9.39
Section 1 of Al~pendix II-A is amended to read as follows based
upon express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of
this ordinance::
SECTION I - SCOPE
The unrestricted use of grass-, grain-, brush-, or forest-covered
Sand in hazardous fire areas is a potential menace to life and
property from fire and resulting erosion. Safeguards to prevent
the occurrence of fires and to provide adequate fire-protection
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facilities to control the spread of fire which might be caused by
recreational, residential, commercial, industrial, or other activities
conducted in hazardous fire areas shall be in accordance with
Appendix II-A and fire department fire safety overlay district
standards.
9.40
Section 7 of Al:~l~endix II-A is amended to read as follows based
upon express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of
this ordinance:
SECTION 7 - SPARK ARRESTERS
Chimneys us;ed in conjunction with fireplaces, barbecues,
incinerators, or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is
used, upon buildings, structures, or premises located within 1000
feet of hazardous fire areas, shall be provided with a approved
spark arrester constructed in accordance with fire department
fire safety overlay district standards.
9.41
Section 5.1 of Al~13endix III-A is amended to read as follows based
upon express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of
this ordinance:
5.1 One and two-familv Dwellings. The minimum fire flow and
flow duratiion requirements for one and two-family dwellings
having a fire area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet
shall not be less than 1,000 gallons per minute (3785.4 I/min)
for two hours. Fire flow and flow duration for dwellings
having a fire area in excess of 3,600 square feet shall not be
less than llhat specified in Table No. A-Ill-A-1.
EXCEPTION: A reduction in required fire flow of 50 percent,
as approved is allowed when the building is
provided with an approved automatic
sprinkler system.
9.42
Section 5.2 of Ar)13endix Ill-A, Exce13tion is amended to read as follows
based upon express findings of necessity as set forth in Section
10 of this ordinance:
EXCEPTION:
A reduction of fire flow up to 50 percent, as
approved by the Chief, is allowed when the
building is provided with an approved automatic
sprinkler system. The resulting fire flow shall not
be mess than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.5
L/min).
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9.43
Section I of ADr~endix IV-B is amended to read as follows based
upon express findings of necessity as set forth in Section 10 of
this ordinance:
SECTION 1 - SCOPE
The use of natural or resin-bearing cut trees in public buildings
with an occupancy of 50 and over shall be in accordance with
Appendix IV-B.
SECTION 10. FINDINGS.
10.1 This ordinance is enacted pursuant to and in
compliance with Health and Safety Code Section
18941.5 and as expressly permitted in Government
Code Section 50022.2.
10.2 Express Finding #1
As required by Health and Safety Code 18941.5, the
Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Prc,tection District hereby expressly finds that
amendments to the Fire Code adopted by this
ordinance and as described in Section 9 are
necessary for the protection of the public health,
saf,~ty and welfare, due to the local climatic, geologic
or topographical reasons described as:
A. !,~eological
A unique geological condition exists within the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District in
that five earthquake faults are present, which
create the potential for severe damage and fire
hazards. There is potential also for damage to
roadways and impairment of access for fire
equipment to respond to emergencies in the
event of a severe earthquake. Since January 1,
1990, the Rancho Cucamonga area has been
jolted by at least 28 earthquakes and
aftershocks, ranging from 3.1 to 5.5 on the
Richter Scale.
Adverse geological conditions exist throughout a
substantial part of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga that give rise to excessive flooding.
Flood control facilities are not adequate to handle
the water flow that occurs during major rains.
Some of the streets in the City are actually
designed and used for flood control purposes. As
a consequence, many of the streets within the
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Fire District are impaired during such flood
conditions and such flooding causes physical
damage to the streets and the accumulation of
debris, all of which hinder the access of fire
equipment to respond to fire emergencies.
Access of fire equipment responding to calls is
often hampered by the adverse climatic and
geological conditions within the City, because
four out of the five District fire stations are in the
northerly portion of the City. The northern area of
the Distdct is often the most damaged and
impaired by the adverse climatic and geological
conditions, thereby limiting access of emergency
vehicles responding to calls within their own
Afirst-in@ district.
B. To~ogral~hical
The topography of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District is generally that of a gently
sloping inclined plane which projects from the
base of the San Bernardino Mountains, at an
elevation in excess of 2,400 feet above sea level,
in a southerly direction where the elevation is
approximately 1,400 feet lower. Natural slopes of
8 percent or greater generally occur in the
northern third of the City. In many cases, slopes
in the foothills exceed 40 percent. There are two
locations where steeper topography occurs in the
southern portion of the Fire District. These two
locations are the Redhill area and the area
directly east of Redhill Park. The elevation
changes caused by the mountains and hills
create the geological foundation on which the
Fire District is built and will continue to build.
With much of the fiatlands either already built
upon or dedicated for approved projects, it can
be anticipated that future growth will occur upon
steeper slopes and greater contrasts in terrain.
All of these topographical conditions have
created slower response times of emergency
vehicles into the high growth areas, due to the
extraordinary uphill slope of the land.
C. Climate
Extreme high winds, commonly referred to as
Santa Aria winds, are generated from the desert
and reach the basin through Devore Pass and
first contact highly-developed areas within Fire
District boundaries at velocities, sometimes in
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excess of 80 mph. Extensive damage often
occurs during such winds, including downed
electric wires, downed poles, fallen trees, blowing
sand and dust.
In recent years, beginning in late 1987, the Fire
District has incurred Santa Ana winds ranging in
velocity from 80 to 83 mph. On December 12,
1987, approximately 30 Edison power' poles
along Baseline Road were snapped in half and
blown down by the high winds. Those downed
poles totally prevented the use of Baseline Road
for emergency vehicles. Alternate emergency
routes had to be utilized for the next three days.
The use of those alternate routes caused delays
in what would have been normal and routine
emergency responses.
On January 22, 1988, winds again caused severe
response problems. High voltage electrical wires
were blown down at numerous locations
throughout the Fire District. Emergency
apparatus were tied up at those locations
pending the arrival of Edison electrical crews,
which in some cases exceeded one hour.
On February 16, 1988, winds again hit the Fire
District extremely hard. This particular time the
high winds generated such a severe blowing
sand and dust problem that the emergency units
responding to a structure fire east of Haven
Avenue were stopped in their tracks, due to no
visibility. That incident not only stopped the
emergency response, but also resulted in
significant fire vehicle damage.
These adverse conditions result in:
Extreme fire conditions
Impairment of fire equipment access
Delays in responses of fire equipment; and
Fire personnel and equipment committed to
non-fire emergencies.
Weather conditions, coupled with flammable
vegetation in the Fire District results in numerous
wildland fires, which draw existing fire fighting
forces from their structure protection duties for
extended periods of time. This results in
extended response times to structure fires when
such personnel and equipment are committed to
non-structural protection.
SECTION 11.
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PENAL'I'__
11.1 All violations of this code shall be deemed infractions
with the exception of Section 103.4.4 which shall be
deemed a misdemeanor.
11.2
Es~ch such person, firm or corporation shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense upon each day
during any part of which any violation of any of the
provisions of this code is committed, continued,
permitted or maintained by such person, firm or
corporation.
SECTION 12.
CIVIL REMEDIES AVAILABLE
The violation of any of the provisions of this code shall
constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the District
through civil process by means of restraining order,
preliminary or permanent injunction or in any other manner
provided by law for the abatement of such nuisances.
SECTION 13. FEES
Reasonable fees, not to exceed actual costs, may be
collected by the Chief for fire protection planning and fire
prevention services included iin the Code and in this
ordinance.
SECTION 14.
SEVERABI LITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by
a court o1: competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter.
The Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protectior~ District hereby declares that it wou, ld have
adopted this chapter, and each Section, subsection,
sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact
that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 15. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date
of adoption.
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SECTION 16. FILINGS
The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby directed to
file a copy of this ordinance with the California Building
Standards Commission of the State of California
SECTION 17. PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE.
The Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to publish
this ordinance once in a newspaper of general circulation
and to maintain the ordinance for public inspection and
distributior,.
SECTION 18. PUBLICATION/EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance was
read on the 19th day of May, 1999, and was adopted on the
16th day of June, 1999 and shall take effect and be in force
30 days after its adoption.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 1999.
Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Dutton, Williams
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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William J. ~/~xander, President
ATTEST:
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Debra J. Adams,~,,~cretary
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I, DEBRA J. ADAMS,SECRETARY of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, do hereby
certify that the foregoin~l Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District held on the
19th day of May, 1999 and was passed at a regular meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District held on the 16th day of
June, 1999.
Executed this 17th day of June, 1999 at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Debra J. y
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APPENDIX
1-A
1-B
1-C
II-A
II-B
Ii-C
tI-D
II-E
II-F
II-G
II-H
I1-1
II-J
III-A
III-B
111-C
III-D
IV-A
IV-B
V-A
VI-A
VI-B
Vl-C
VI-D
VI-E
VI-F
VI-G
VI-H
EXHIBIT "A"
APPENr)IX ADOPTION MATRIX
PER 98, SUPPLEMENT
X
X
X
X
X
Don't have any Marinas
X
X
X
CUPA is AHJ
X
X
N/A
X
In body (9.19)
X
Don't have any
APPENDIX REGULATING:
Existing buildings
High rise, Amended to New and Existing
(X = Ados)ted)
Stairway ID
Hazardous fire area
Tank subject to flooding
Marinas
Rifle Ranges
HMMP
Secondary containment (>97 was A/G protected tanks)
Site assessment risk from leaks (>97 was secondary cont.)
Ozone gas equip. (>97 was sit assess.)
Below grade vaults (>97 was ozone gas)
None (>97 was below grade vaults)
Fire flow requirements
Hydrant locations
Inspection, testing, maintenance of sprinklers, etc.
Basement Pipe inlets
X
X
X
Info only, Adoption NR
Interior floor finish
Christmas trees
Standards of good practice
Hazmat Classifications
Hazard ranking
EXHIBIT "B"
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Fire Safety Division
Code Adoption Analysis
Oxdinance Refcmnoe Action Code
9.1 o Adopts 0 ~ends 0 Adds 101.5
Su~a~'
L~abihty genera]
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See Also )
Routine with adoption of the Code in California. Recognizes Government Code Section 825 regarding general liability
CFC Matrix
Yes O No
CFC R cas(m
No effect on State Regs, admimstrative to add (K7 Sec 825
l.ocal Climatic, Geological, Topographical Findings # Rollover New SB Co
NA
X X
(Cleanup)
Cycl~ Adopting
98 98 CFC~ Incorporating 97
UFC. w/98 Supplemen!
Ordinance Refegnce Action Code Reference ( See Also
9.2 o Adopts I~ Amends 0 Adds 1(i)3.1.4
Summary
Appeals Authority Established
New recognition of Fire Marshal Appeals authority lbr approval of alternate methods and issuance of interpretations consistent
with 11 years of past practice as authorized under a separate section of the code. "Final" decision on appeal of Fire Marshal's
decision still rests with the Board.
CFC Matrix CFC Rea~n
~ Yes 0 No No effect on State Regs, local use only State still has final decision fi~r SlZ~vl appeals
Local Climatic, Geological, Topographical Findings # Rollover New SB Co
NA X
(Cleanup)
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC, incorporating 97
UFC, w/98 Supplement
if' Ordinance Reference Action Code Reference ( See Also
9.3 O Adopts ® Amends O Adds 103.2.1.1
Summen?/
Authorit5' oFthe Fire Chief'
Adds new language to include recognition of Fire Ctfiefs sole authority per State Law as outlined in Health and Safety Code.
CF'C Math>:
® Yes O No
CFC Reason
No elfeel on State Regs, recognizing }IS authorit5, For Chief
Local Climatic~ Geological. Topographical Findings # Rollover New SB Co
NA X X
(Cleanup)
C),cle Adopting
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
UFC, w/98 Supplement
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~'- Ordinance R¢tL~r~nce Action
9.4 o Adopts o Amends (~ Adds
Summar5'
RCPD authorized to ent~:~rce this Ordinance
,~ See: Also
1(3 z 1.3
Rollover amendment from previous Ordinance 22. (h'ants formal authority to SB SO (RCPI)) authority Io enforce provisions of this
Code.
Yes 0 No
CFC Reason
effect on State Regs, adrninistrative per lt&S
l.ocal Climatic, Geological, Topograph[~.l Findings # Rollover New SB Co
NA Cycle Adopting
X X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
X (Cleanup) UFC, w/98 Supplement
Ordinance Reterence Aotion Code Reference ( ,See Also
9.5 O Adopls O Amends ~ Adds 103,.4~2.2
Summary
Service Orders and Notices and citations
Introduces requirement for building owners and representatives to give new emergency contact information to the fire departmen!
for an5' changes in same. Improves ability to contact responsibles during emergencies outside of normal office hours.
(?FC Viatrix CFC Reason
Yes O No iNo efl~ct on State Regs
1.ocal clmmtic. Geological, Topographical Findings # Rollover New $B Co
NA Cycle Adopting
X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanup) [~'C, w/98 Supplement
Ordinance Reference A01ion Code Reference / See .Also
9.6 o Adopts t~ ~4anends O Adds 103.4,4
Summary
Service Orders and Notices and citations
Introduces"~,obbler" language to allow descretion l~or prosecution of code violations. Previous language mandates that all code
violations are misdemeanors, whereas this amendment ,allows lesser violations Io be prosecuted as infractions.
CF'C Matrix CFC Reach
Yes O No No effect on State Regs
I.ocal Chinatic, Geological Topographical Findings # Rollover New SB Co
NA
X X
(Cleanup)
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC~ Incorporating 97
[?FC, wt 98 Supplement
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~ Ordinance Reference Aehon Code Reference ( See Also
9.7 o Adopts o Amends ~ Adds 1(14,4
Summary
Cost Recovery
Rollover amendment from previous Ordinance 2:!. Recognizes cost recovery authority given in accordance with CA Health and
Safety Code.
CFC M~tnx CFC Reamn
Yes O Nr~, No efl~ct on State Regs
I,ocal Clinmlic, Geological, Topographical Findings ¢ Rollover New $B Co
NA
X (Cleanup)
Ordinance Reference Action
9.8 o Adopts ® Amends O Adds
SummaD'
Inspections not always required for permit issuance
Cycle Adopl~ng
98 CFC, Incorporating 97
IFFC, w/98 Supplement
Code Reference ( See Also )
05,4
New amendment which grants the chief authority to decide whether an inspection is required for a permit or nnt, rather than the
previous requirement to conduct inspections for all permits. This amendment is neccesary in order to properly manage inspection
work Icad within limits of available inspection staff.
CFC Matrix CFC Reason
® Yes O No No effect: on State Regs
l,otml Climatic,, Geological, Topographloal Findings # Rollover New $B Co
NA
(Cleanup}
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
lWC, w/98 Supplement
( Ordinance RetLnmaee Aotl,on Code Reference ~ See Also
9.9 o Adopts ~ ~ends O Adds 105.3.1
Su~a~
Perrail f~es
Reason
Rollover amemhnen! from previous Ordinance 22. Routine with Code adoption and fee resolution. Recognizes current Fee
Resolution~
CFC Matrix CFC Reason
® Yes; O N:o No effect on State Regs
Ix>cal Climatic, Geological, Topographioal Findings ~ Rollover New
NA X
X (Cleanup)
SB Co
Cycle Adopting
98 CFC, Incorporating 97
U'FC, w/98 Supplement
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t~ Ordinance Rcfcrc'ncc Action Code Rcfewn¢¢
9.10 o Adopts ® Amends O Adds 105.8
Summary
Perufits reqmred for: Access Control, Fire Protection Systems and F, quipment, and Pallets
See Also
9.18, 9.,:,:
Adds permit 3 new requirements lbr hazards not otherwise identified. One perrail regulates requirements to prevent delayed
emergency response. Another provides for better management of built-in fire protection syslems. The lasl one listed prox;ides
regulation to prevent high heat output fires in larger pallet storage areas.
C'FC Matrix CFC Reason
~ Yes O No No effect on State Regs, Adminislrative
Loea (:linmtk, Geological, Topographica Findings # Rollover New $ta Go
NA
X
{Cleanup)
Ordinance Reference Ac0~on Code Reference
9, 1 l O Adopts ® Amends O Adds 2(13
Sumrmt~
Definitions
Cycle: Adopting
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
1JFC, w/98 Supplemenl
See Also
Adds the definition of a Bed and Breakfast facility fbr clarification purposes
CFC Nfatrix CFC Reason
Yes O No No effect on State Regs
l.ocal Climatic~ Geological Topographical Findings #
NA
CYdinance Reference
9.12
Sunm~ar¥
Definitions
Rollover New SB Co
X X
(Cleanup)
A~tion Code Reference
0 Adopts ® Amends 0 Adds 209
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
UFC, w/98 Supplement
See Also
Adds definition of High Explosive for clarification purposes to coordinate with SBSO permit regulation
CFC Matrix
Yes 0 No
CFC Reason
No effect on State Regs, Administrative
Local Climatic, Cleological. Topographical Findings # Rollover New SB Co
NA
X X
(Cleanup)
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
UFC, w/98 Supplement
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9.13 0 Adopts ® Amends O Adds 902.1 9A0
summap,'
Permit requirements
}>laces perufit requiremen~ for items potentially obstucting fire departmen! access into the appropriate code section.
CFC Matrix
O Yes ® No
CFC Reason
L,:>~al Clm~atic. Geologit:sl, Topographical Findings
Rollover New
Cycle Adopting
X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanup} UFC, w/98 Supplement
9. ] 4 0 .Adopts ® Amends 0 Adds 901.4,4
Surrunar3,
Premise identification
SB Co
Rollover amendment from previous Ordinance 22.Clarifies address marking requirements; coerdinates with Planning and Building
requirements and with SB County.
CFC Matfix
0 Yes ® No
CFCReason
I,ocal Climatm, Geological Topographical Findings #
Rollover New SB Co
Cycle Adopting
X X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
X {Cleanup) IJFC, w/98 Supplemere
r~' (h'dinance Reference Action Code Reference ( See Also
9.15 o Adopts ® Amends 0 Adds 9(i) 1.4
Surmn~u~
Direclories
New provision to allow a requirement of graphical or text directories at larger facilities in order to assist emergency responders to
more rapidly locale the emergency event or viclim. Provides for coordination with RC municipal code.
CFC Matrix
O Yes ® No
CFC Rea~n
l.,:>cal Chmaliu, Geological, Topographical Findings
Rollover New SB Co
Cycle Adopting
X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanup) [WC, w/98 Supplement
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~- Ordinanc~ R~f~'nc¢ Action Code Reference
9.16 0 Adopts 0 ~nends O Adds 902.2.2.1 s~e Also
Summ~'
Fire lane d~mensions
Rollover amendmenl t¥om previous Ordinance 22. Amends fire lane dimensions 1o accomodate RCFD fire apparatus operational
dinmnsions/specifications.
CFC Matrix
O Yes ~
CFC Reason
l,ocal (:Tlimatic, Geologioal, Topographical Findings a Rollover New S B Co
Cy~k Adoptm~
X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
X (Cleanup) UFC, w/98 Supplement
if' Ordinance Rcf=renc¢ Action Code Reference / See Also
9.17 o Adopts o Amends 0 Adds 9(122.2.6
Fire hme grade
P, ollover amendment tYn:m previous Ordinance 22. Antends fire lane grade to accomodate RCI'q) apparatus operational
pertbrmance,
CFC Mamx
0 Yes ~ No
CFC Reason
local Climatic, Geological, Topographical Findings #
Rollover New SB Co
Cycle: Adopting
X X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanup) UF'C, w/98 Supplement
~ Ordinance l*,¢:ferenee Action Code Retkmnce ( See Also
9.1 8 O Adopts O Amends 1,) Adds 902.2.,4,3 9,10
sunmmwy
Access control devices
New provisions to regulate devices and systems potentially obstucting fire department access
CFC Matrix
0 Yes ® N(
CFC Reason
l,ocal Climatic, Geologioat, Topographical Findings #
Rollover New SB Co
Cycl= Adc,pting
X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanu p) UFC, w/98 Supplement
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(~ Ordinmacc Rc:ferencc Action Code Re[~.trencc ( Sue Also
9.19 o Adopts O Amends ~ Adds 902.3.1.1
Summary
Exterior access doors
Rollover amendment from previous Ordinance 22. Provides requirements for improved firefighter access into large area building.
Routine requirement for FI)s with smaller apparatus crews to allow more effective use of available resources.
CFC M~x
O Yes ® No
CFC
I,ocal Climatic. Geological, Tolx~gmphicaI Findings #
Rollover New
X
X (Cleanup)
SB Co
Cycle Adopttng
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
IJFC, w/98 Supplement
("' Ordinance Reference Action Code Reference ( See Also
9.20 0 Adopts ~ Amends O Adds 903A2
Summary
Fire hydrant spacing
Rollover amendment from previous Ordinance 22. Adds provisions for more restictive fire hydrant spacing, Routine requirement
for FI)s with smaller apparatus crews, especially in high wind areas, to allow more effective use of available resota'ces.
CFC Matrix
0 Yes ~ No
CFC Re~mn
lrOCgl Climatic, Geological, Topogmphlcal Findings # Rollover New SB Co
Cycle Adopting
X 98 98 CFC, incorporating 97
X (Cleanup) UFC, w/98 Supplement
~ Ordinance Reference Action Code Ref'crent:c ( See Also
9.21 0 Adopts 0 Amends ~) Adds 1001. l. ] 9.23
Non-required fire protection systems
Reason
New provision to clarify. the requirement for alt fire protection systems io meet nationally recognized standards. regardless if
systems are vohmtarily installed or required to be installed. Another amendment allows for owner removal of non-required
systems,
CFC Matrix CFC Reason
O Yes ® No
Local Climatic, Geological, Topographicat Findings #
Rollover New $B Co
Cycle Adopiin8
X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanup) UFC, w/98 Supplement
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~ ()~dlnanc~ Reference At. ion Co& Reference ( S~¢ Aisc
9.22 o Adopts O ~ends e~ Adds ]001,3 9.10
Summa~'
Perufit required t~r fire protection systems
New provision for better management of built-in fire protection systems via a pennil inspection process.
CFC Matrix
O Yes tD No
CFC Reason
l,ocal Climatic, Geological, Topographical Findings #
Rollover New
Cycle Adopting
X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
{Cleanup) UFC. w/98 Supplement
Ordinance Reference Action Code Reference ( See Also
9.23 0 Adopts 0 Amends e Adds 1001,5 1 Exception 9.2]
Summary
Exception to fire systems maintenance
SB Co
New provision allows for non-required fire prolection systems to be removed by owner if al~ evidence of the system is removed in
order to prevent misleading others, including lh'e department personnel, into believing that a fire protection system is fhlly
operational when it isn't functional.
CFC Matrix CFC Renan
0 Yes ® No
l,ocal Clm'tat~c, Geological, Topographical Findings #
Ordinance ReIia~en*e A~tion
9.24 o Adopts O Amends ~ Adds
Summary
Access to system controls in muhi-tenant buildings
Rollover New SB Co
Cycle Adopting
X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
{Cleanup) UFC. w/98 Supplement
Code Reference / See Also
1001.7 5
New provision to allow unobstructed access to certain fire protection system controls
CFC Mathx
0 Yes ® No
CFC Reason
l,ocal Climahc, Geological, Topographical Findings #
Rollover New
X
(Cleanup)
SB Co
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
UFC, w/98 Supplement
Ordinance FD32
Page 49
tr Ordina~c~ Re£e~ae¢ Aotio~
9.25 o Adopts ~ Amends O Adds
New sentence for mirtimum fire exinguishcr size
! 002.1
New provision to provide sufficient size fire extinguisher as a minimum in order to allow the average untrained occupant enough
quantity. of extinguishing agent to increase chances of extinguishing small fires.
CFC Matrix
Yes ® No
CFC Reason
Lo~al Climatic, Geologioal Topographical Findings #
Ordinanoe Refemaoe A~tion
9.26 o Adopts O Amends O Adds
Summary
Certification of alarm systems
Rollover New SB Co
Cyole Adopting
X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
X (Cleanup) UFC, w/98 Supplement
Code Rcfemnca ( See Also
1007,3.4.2
New provision clarifies certification requirements to provide third party. certification
CFC Ma~ax
O Yes O 'No
CFC Reason
Local Climatic, Geologioal, Topographical Findinga #
Rollover New
Cyole Adopting
X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanup) UFC, w/98 Supplement
(" Ordiaaa~c Reference Aofion Codc Reference ( See AJSO
9.27 o Adopts 0 Amends 0 Adds 1103.3.6.2
Summary
Individual tire piles
SB Co
New provision to restrict size of outdoor piles of tires in order to limit hazardous waste runoff potential from fire suppression
efforts.
CFC Matrix
O Yes $ No
Local Clmmtla, Geological, Topographical Findings #
Rollover New SB Co
Cyole Adopting
X X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanup) UFC, w/98 Supplement
Ordinance FD32
Page 50
re- Ordinance Reference Action
9.28 O Adopts ® Amends O Adds
Summary
Permit required for wood prodnet storage
Code Reference ( See Also )
3003 k 9 10
New provision to allow regulation of pallet storage as a "wood producl" consistenl with Fire Code Sections 30(11 and 3009, in orde
to prevent high heat output fires in larger pallet storage areas.
CFC Matrix
O Yes ~iNo
CFC Reason
I,ocal Climati,:, Geologic&L Topographioal Findings
(>rdinance Reference Actioo
9.29 o Adopts o Amends O Adds
Waler supply for firefighting in wood storage 5ards
Rollover New SB Co
X X
(Cleanup)
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
UFC, w/98 Supplement
Code Reference ( See Also )
3004.7
New provisiox~ to require minimum fzre flow available for hydrants required by Fire Code Sections 903.2 and Appendix Ill-A.
Without this amendmere, fire hydrants are required, but no minimum fire flow is established ~Y~r lumber yards requiring
considerable fire flow available due to their high heat output potential,
CFC Matrix CFC Re~son
0 Yes ® No
l,ocal Climatic, Geological Topographical Findings ~
Rollover New SB Co
X X
(Cleanup)
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
I~'C, w/98 Supplement
tr Ordinance Reference Action Code Reference ( See Also
9.30 o Adopts 0 Amends O Adds 3010
Summary.
Perufit required ~Br pallel yards
New provtsiot~ to clari[}' that requirements of Fire Code Sections 300~ and 3009 for regulation of wood products also apply to
wood pallet storage, due to the higher degree of high heat output fires associated with wood pallets.
CFC Matrix
Yes ®. No
CFC Reason
Local Clirnati®, Geological, Topographical Findings
Rollover New SB Co
X X
(Cleanup)
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
UFC, w/98 Supplement
Ordinance FD32
Page 51
/"- Ordinance Reference Ac~tion
9.31 o Adopts ® Amends O Adds
Summary
Dislatnce f¥om dike wall to
New provision to allow improved firefighter safety fro:m tank boil®vets aud to allow more room for fire department operations and
fixed equipment.
CFC Matrix CFC Reason
® Yes O No iMorc Restrictive
Local Climatic, Geological, Topographical Findings #
1 (i).2 Heat and Wind
(~- Ordinance Reference Action
9.32 o Adopts ® Amends O Adds
Summary'
Includes Class [1 liquids is scope of' requirements
Rollover New SB Co
Cycle Adopting
X X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanup) I~'C, w/98 Supplement
Code Reference ( See Also
79111)2.2 8.3.3 (1) ~l~ 933
Reamn
New Provisiou recognizing that Class II liquids in aboveground tanks still produce vapors during hot sunmaer days, which are
capable of igniting and producing dangerous fire conditions.
(771:(7' Matrix CFC Reason
Yes O No More Restrictive
I,ooal Ctmmtic, Geological, Topographical Findings #
10.2 tteat and Wind
f~ Ordinance Refm'encc AcQon
9.33 O Adopts ® Amends O Adds
Sumrna~'y
Inc]rides Class I1 liquids m scope of requirements
Rollover New SB Co
Cycle Adopting
X X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
{Cleanup) UFC, w/98 Supplement
Code Reference ( See Also
790425.4. l 9.~2
New Provision recognizing that Class II liquids in aboveground tanks still produce vapors during hot summer days, which are
capable of igniting and producing dangerous fire conditions
CFC Mauix CFC Reason
Yes O No More Restrictive
1,coal Climatic, Geological, Topographical Findings
10.2 lieat and Wind
Rollover New SB Co
Cycle Adoptin~
X X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanup) UFC, w/98 Supplement
Ordinance FD32
Page 52
9.34 o Adopts ® Amends O Adds 8()01,1,3 s~c Also
Summa()
Includes "when required by the Chieff in stoprag of requirements of" Arlicle 80 for hazardous materials
New provision. A technical glitch in the California CUPA process allows the non-CUPA to entbrce Article 80, but didn't allow
requiring a list of hazardous materials by other than CUPA. This new provison allows Chief Io require lists of hazardous materials
inventories in order to determine compliance with Article 80.
CFC Matrix CFC Re:arson
® Yes O No No effect on State Regs
Local Climatic, Geologicat, Topographical Findings ¥ Rollover New SB Co
NA
X X
(Cleanup)
~..
It' Ordinance Reference Action
9.35 o Adopts O Amends ® Adds
Summar3
Restricted parking for hazmat carrying vehicles
Cycle AdoptmE
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
UFC. w/98 Supplement
Code Reference ( See Also
8001 t .6
New provision to restrict parking of certain vehicles c:arrying hazardous materials in certain non-industrial areas. NecessaD'
because of an oversight in the Fire Code which does not otherwise restrict such parking, for example, in residential areas.
CF(:: .Matrix CFC Reason
0 Yes 0 Nc More Restrictive
[,o~:al (:Tlimatie, Geological, Topographical Findings
All Findings in Section ] 0
t~ Ordinance Reference Action
9.36 o Adopts ® Amends O Adds
Summ~y
Rollover New SB Co
Cycle Adopting
X X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanu p) UFC~ w/98 Supplement
800 I. l 1.3
Increases size of' posts protecting hazmat storage tanks, etc~ from vehicle damage
New provision. t,ocal experience has shown that 4" posts are of insufficient size to protect from large trucks causing damage.
I,ocal standard and County standard is coordinated at 6" in order to provide adequate protection
CFC Matrix
Yes O No
CFC Reason
More Restrictive CFC is silent, yet requires such protection for Article 79
l.oc.al Climatic, Geological, Topogmphicat Findings #
All Findings in Section
Rollover New SB Co
X X
(Cleanup)
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
UF'C, w/98 Supplemenl
Ordinance FD32
Page 53
(~ Ordinanc,¢ Reference Action
9.37 o Adopts o Amends ~9 Adds
S~mmary
.Aligns I..PG container positioning
82O4.5 ,
New provision. When LPG tanks explode they do so from the ends of the tanks. This amendment positions tanks in relation to each
other so that one tank does not explode in the direction of another. Increase firefighter safeD' and operational capability.
O Yes ® No
CFC Reason
Local Climatic. Geological Topographical Findings # Rollover New SB Co
Cycle Adopting
X X 98 98 CFC, Inco~oratin8 97
(Cleanup) UFC, w/98 Supplement
~ ~dmance Referee A;:tion Code Refe~nc~ ~ See Also
9.38 o .Adopts ~Amends O Adds Appendix DB
Summ~
1 tiaa-rise requirements
Rcavx>n
Rollover amendment from previous Ordinance 22. Provide regulations for low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings. Current amendment
cleans up old language references to outdated technology mid focus tnore on performance-based requirements instead of less
contempora~ prescriptive requirements.
CFC Matrix CFC Redran
O Yes ® No
l,ocal Climatic, Geological, Topographical Findings
(~ Ordinzmc¢ Reference Action
9.39 o Adopts ® Amends O Adds
Surmn~y
Adds overlay district standards to scoping statement
Rollover New
X
X (Cleanup}
SB Co
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
UFC, w/98 Supplernent
Code Reference ( See Alsn )
Appendix II-A. Section 1
New Provision. District has, for many years, coordinated with SB Count.,,. on prqjects in the urban wildland interface. Over this
time. a balanced set of standards for development in these higher hazard areas has been achieved. This amendment recognizes thai
standard in the appropriate Appendix.
CFC Matrix CFC ]?,eastan
O Yes ID No
l,ocaI Climatic, Geological, Topographical Findings
Rollover New SB Co
Cycle Adopting
X X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanup) UFC, w/98 Supplement
Ordinance FD32
Page 54
f o~ainance Rcf;trcncc Action Code Reference / See ALso )
9.40 O Adopts e Amends O Adds Appendix II-A, Section 7
Summa~'
Increases requirement for spark arreslors
New provision which recognizes the higher risk of fire ignition and spread associaled with chimneys in high wind conditions. This
amendment increases the requirement for spark: arrestors on chirrmeys by' increasing the exposure limit where they are required
from 2(10. feet to 1000 feet.
Ct:'C Matrix CFC Reason
O Yes ® No
I,ocal CI, imati~:, Geok~gical Topographical Find rigs #
Ordinmat~e Reference Action
9.41 cAdopts ~Amends cAdds
Summar>.'
Rollover New SB Co
Cycle Adopting
X ]1( 98 98 CFC. Incorporating 97
{Cleanup) 1JFC, w/98 Supplement
(::,:)de Reference ( See Also )
Appendix 111--A
Provides for minimum fire tlow available for lirefighting purposes in certain buildings
Rollover amendment from previous Ordinance 22. Sets: minimum water available for firefighting by establishing minimum fire
flows which are routinely based upon a fire department's firefighting ability given their current and anticipated allotment of
equipment and staffing.
CFC Matrix CFC Reason
® Yes O No No effect on State Regs
Loual Climatic, Geologiual, 'I'opographi~al Findings ~ Rollover New SB Co
NA
X X
X {Cleanup)
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC, lncoq)orating 97
UFC, w/98 Supplement
r"-
Ordinance Reference Action Code Reference ( Sec Also
9.42 0 Adopts ® Amends O Adds Appx IH-A, Sec 5.2 Exception
Summary
Reduction m required fire flow based upon fire sprink:lcr systems being installed.
New provision. Coordinated with SB County standards to provide consistency of standards. (byes consideration to a fire
department's firefighting ability given their current and anticipated allotment of equipment and staffing
CFC Matrtx CFC Reason
Yes O No No effect on State Regs
Local Climatic. Geological, To[mgraphical Findings ¢ Rollover New SB Co
NA
X X
(Cleanup)
Cycle Adopting
98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
I~'C, w/98 Supplement
Ordinance FD32
Page 55
C~dinan~c Rcfcr~noc Aotion
9.43 o Adopts ~ Amends ,:~ Adds
Reduces scope of requirement for permit for Christmas trees
Appendix IV-B, Section 1
New pro¥ision. Oiven current staffing and fire history, the tinamended requirement for all Christmas trees in all businesses in town
is an unecessary requirement. Scope of requirement was lifted from being required in all businesses to being required in those
business w'ifi~ an occupant load of 50 or more.
CF(' Matrix: CFC Reason
O Yes ® No
[ocal Climatic, Geological, Topographical Findings
Rollover New SB Co
Cycle Adopting
X X 98 98 CFC, Incorporating 97
(Cleanup) UFC, w/98 Supplement