HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-49 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 07-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18579,A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE BUILDING C,
ONE OF THE BUILDINGS OFA THREE-BUILDING OFFICE/COMMERCIAL
COMPLEX OF ABOUT4 ACRES THAT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, INTO
19 UNITS FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK
(IP) DISTRICT, SUBAREA 6, OF THE HAVEN OVERLAY, LOCATED AT
THE WEST SIDE OF HAVEN AVENUE ABOUT 330 FEET NORTH OF
6TH STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
-APN: 0209-262-19.
A. Recitals.
1. Goodman and Associates, on behalf of Haven Pointe LLC, filed an application for the
approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18579, as described in the title of this Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to as "the
application."
2. On the 8th day of August 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on May 23, 2007, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to Building C of an office/industrial complex consisting of
three buildings in the Industrial Park (IP) District, Subarea 6, of the Haven Overlay, located at the
northwest corner of Haven Avenue and 6th Street. The subject building is about 330 feet north of
6th Street; and
b. The office/commercial complex (Related file: Conditional Use Permit
DRCCUP99-53) was previously reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on
July 12, 2000; and
C. The application proposes the subdivision of Building C into 19 condominium units;
and
d. No physical changes to the project site or the buildings are proposed; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-49
SUBTPM18579— GOODMAN AND ASSOCIATES
August 8, 2007
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e. The overall project site is comprised of two parcels(part of Parcel Map 7731)with
dimensions of about 661 feet (north-to-south) and about 264 feet (east-to-west). Building C is
located on Parcel 5,which has overall dimensions of about 330 feet(north-to-south)and about 264
feet (east-to-west). Parcel 5 has a street frontage along Haven Avenue of about 330 feet; and
f. In relation to the office/industrial complex, the surrounding properties are fully
improved with industrial and office development; and
g. In relation to the office/industrial complex, all of the surrounding properties are
zoned Industrial Park (IP) District, Subarea 6. With the exception of the properties to the west, all
are also located within the Haven Overlay; and
h. The subdivision, together with the recommended conditions of approval, meets
development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in
Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code,
and any applicable specific plans; and
b. The design or improvements of the Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the
General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The Tentative Parcel Map is not likely to cause serious public health problems;and
f. The design of the Tentative Parcel Map will not conflict with any easement acquired
by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under the Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301(k) Existing Facilities because the proposal contemplates only the subdivision of
interior space within a building that is under construction. In addition, there is no substantial
evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning
Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption,and based on its
own independent judgment, concurs in the staffs determination of exemption.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-49
SUBTPM18579—GOODMAN AND ASSOCIATES
August 8, 2007
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Planning Department
1) Approval is for the subdivision of Building C on Parcel 5 of Parcel
Map 7731 into 19 condominium units.
2) Shared access, parking, and maintenance shall be incorporated in the
project Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs).
3) Prior to the modification of the boundaries of a unit on the
condominium plan; the applicant shall submit the proposal to the City
for review and approval prior to approval of any tenant improvements
related to that modification.
4) Any increase in the number of condominium units shall require the
submittal of a revised parcel map application for review and approval
by the Planning Commission and the City Council.
5) The minimum floor area of each condominium unit shall be
250 square feet.
6) Each condominium unit shall have direct access to common areas and
facilities such as lobbies, restrooms, elevators, and stairways.
7) Interior improvements including, but not limited to, construction or
relocation of demising walls that separate condominium units, and the
revisions to the location, size, or layout of common areas and the
facilities such as lobbies, restrooms, elevators, stairways, etc. shall
require review and approval by the City to ensure compliance with all
conditions of approval and applicable building and fire
safety/prevention codes and regulations.
Engineering Department
1) The final Parcel Map shall be processed for approval and shall be
recorded prior to issuance of building permits.
a) The final Parcel Map shall be prepared by survey and not record
data only.
b) Plancheck/processing fee will be determined at the time of plan
check submittal.
2) All pertinent conditions of approval of Planning Commission Resolution
No.00-68 approving Conditional Permit Use 99-53 shall apply.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-49
SUBTPM18579 — GOODMAN AND ASSOCIATES
August 8, 2007
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST 2007.
PLANNING CO ISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Pam wart, Chairman
ATTEST:
Jamef R. Troyer, AICP,-Secrefary
I, James R. Troyer,AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 8th day of August 2007, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18579
SUBJECT: TENATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR 19 CONDOMINIUM UNITS
APPLICANT: GOODMAN AND ASSOCIATES
LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF.HAVEN AND 6TH STREET; PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP 7731
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents,officers,or employees,because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 07-49, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The
sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and
are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The
project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to
the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to
the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing:
a) Notice of Determination - $50
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the
date of the approval.
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C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans, architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors, landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and Development
Code regulations.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
5. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
6. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering
Departments and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or
prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be
provided to the City Engineer.
7. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners'association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and City Engineer review and approved
prior to the issuance of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
The RCFPD Procedures & Standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the web at
htto://www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/fire/index.htm under the Fire Safety Division & Fire Construction Services
section. Search by article; the preceding number of the standard refers to the article. Chose the appropriate
article number then a drop down menu will appear, select the corresponding standard.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing and location
of fire hydrants:
a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial/industrial projects is 300-feet. No portion
of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150-feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-
sacs, the distance shall not exceed 100-feet.
b. Fire hydrants are to be located. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are:
1. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public roadways.
2. At intersections.
3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District.
5. A minimum of forty-feet (40') from any building.
c. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public fire hydrant
measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, additional private or
public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided.
d. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required minimum fire flow for this project must be maintained in accordance with the California Fire
Code Appendix 111-A, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
3. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to provide the
required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants on adjacent property
shall not be used to provide required fire flow.
4. Firewater plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to or onto the site.
Building permits will not be issued until firewater plans are approved.
5. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the proposed
project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall submit plans,
specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground supply piping. Approval of the
underground supply piping system must be obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system
plans.
FSC-4 Requirement for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15, the 2001 California Fire Code and/or any other applicable
standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in:
1. Commercial or industrial structures greater than 7,500 square feet.
2. Assembly and Educational Occupancy Buildings.
3. "All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access):
4. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate volume or pressure.
5. When buildings do not meet the requirements of the 2001 California Building Code and the RCFPD Fire
Department Access -.Fire Lane Standard 9-7
6. When any applicable code or standard requires the structure to be sprinklered.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System
1. RCFPD Ordinance 15, based on use or floor area (or by other adopted codes or standards) requires an
automatic and/or manual fire alarm system. Refer to RCFPD Ordinances 15 and 39, the California
Building Code, RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard #10-6 and/or the California Fire Code.
2. Prior to any removal, remodel, modification and/or additions to the building or suite's fire alarm system,
Fire Construction Services' approval and a building permit must be obtained. Plans and specifications shall
be submitted to Fire Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard 910-6.
3. Based on the number of sprinkler heads; the sprinkler system is required to monitored by a listed central
station fire alarm system.
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private roads, streets drive
aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire Lanes Standard 9-7
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 1 s` story exterior wall shall be located within 150-feet of
Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the exterior of the building. Landscaped
areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and fences are deemed obstructions.
2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet.
b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 20-feet.
c. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 46-feet.
d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet.
e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14-feet, 6-inches.
f. At any private entry median, the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet on each side.
g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9-degrees or 20 percent.
h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%.
i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14-feet, 6-
inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct Fire Department apparatus.
3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided as
follows:
a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall be provided in accordance with the 2001
California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards.
b. In buildings with high-piled storage access doors shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet or major
fraction thereof, of the exterionwall that faces the required access roadways. When railways are
installed provisions shall be made to maintain Fire District access to all required openings.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road to
all required building exterior openings.
5. CommerciaUlndustrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road shall be in
accordance with Fire District Standard #9-2. The following design requirements apply:
a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be submitted to Fire
Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of the installation and before placing
the gates in service, inspection and final acceptance must be requested from FCS.
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b. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward.
c. Gates may be motorized or manual.
d. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20 feet.
e. Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock available at the Fire Safety Office for $20.00.
f. Motorized gates must open at the rate of one-foot per second.
g. The motorized gate actuation mechanism must be equipped with a manual override device and a fail-
safe or battery backup feature to open the gate or release the locking Mechanism in case of power
failure or mechanical malfunction.
It. Motorized gates shall be equipped with a Knox override key switch. The switch must be installed
outside the gate in a visible and unobstructed location.
i. For motorized gates, a traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the complex.
j. If traffic pre-emption devices (TPD) are to be installed, the device, location and operation must be
approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. Bi-directional or multiple sensors may be required due
to complexity of the various entry configurations.
6. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site plan illustrating
the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be included in the
architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval.
7. Approved Fire Department Access: Any approved mitigation measures must be clearly noted on the site
plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if applicable, must be reproduced on the
architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan review.
8. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls of the buildings on
to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures with roofs less than 75'
above the level of the fire access road.
a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an aerial ladder.
b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings with construction
features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access.
c. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the building size and
configuration. ,
d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point shall be identified
in accordance to the roof access standard.
e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions, a permanently
mounted access ladder is required.
f. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings.
g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard 9-9 Appendix A
and drawings 9-9a and 9-9b.
h. A site plan showing the locations of the roof ladder shall be submitted during plan check.
i. Ladder points shall face a fire access roadway(s).
FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits
Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations and/or building
construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit application for approval of the permit; field
inspection is required prior to permit issuance. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or
operation not specifically described below, which in the judgment of the Fire Chief is likely to produce
conditions that may be hazardous to life or property.
• Battery Systems
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies
• Compressed Gases
• Public Assembly
• Cryogenics
• Dry Cleaning Plants
• Refrigeration Systems
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• Repair Garages
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Spraying or Dipping Operations
• Hazardous Materials
• Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases
• LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings
FSC-11 Hazardous Materials — Submittal to the County of San Bernardino
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business Emergency/Contingency Plan for
compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division
at (909) 387-4631 for forms and assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA Certified Unified
Program Agency (CUPA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building & Safety will not be
finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your Business Emergency/Contingency
Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2 prohibits the City from issuing a final Certificate of
Occupancy unless the applicant has met or is meeting specific hazardous materials disclosure requirements.
A Risk Management Program (RMP) may also be required if regulation substances are to be used or stored
at the new facility.
2. Any business that operates on rented or leased property which is required to submit a Plan, is also required
to submit a notice to the owner of the property in writing stating that the business is subject to the Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates and has complied with the provisions. The tenant must provide a
copy of the Plan to the property owner within five (5) working days, if requested by the owner.
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of equipment
designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the 2001 California Building, Fire,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD 15 and FD39 and other implemented and/or
adopted standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate method, when
submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for Alternate Method" form along
with supporting documents and payment of the $92 review fee.
FCS-14 Map Recordation
1. RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS for Fire Department Emergency Access and Water Supply are required
on this project. The project appears to be located on a property that is being subdivided. The reciprocal
agreement is required to be recorded between property owners and the Fire District. The recorded -
agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The Fire Construction Services shall approve the
agreement, prior to recordation. The agreement shall be recorded with the County of San Bernardino,
Recorders Office.
Reciprocal access agreement— Please provide a permanent access agreement between the owners
granting irrevocable and a non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District to gain access to the subject
property. The agreement shall include a statement that no obstruction, gate, fence, building or other
structure shall be placed within the dedicated access, without Fire Department approval. The agreement
shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the
fire District.
Reciprocal water covenant— Please provide a permanent maintenance and service covenant between the
owners granting an irrevocable and non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District for the purpose of
accessing and maintaining the private water mains, valves and fire hydrants (fire protection systems
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facilities in general). The covenant shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of cost
recovery to the property by the fire District.
FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel map into the Community Facilities District
485-1 or #88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS—Please complete the following prior to the issuance
of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans, specifications, flow
test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and approval by the Fire District.
Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District Standards. Approval of the on-site (private) fire
underground and water plans is required prior to any building permit issuance for any structure on the site.
Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD
Standards # 9-4, #10-2 and #10-4. The Building & Safety Division and Fire Construction Services will
perform plan checks and inspections.
All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any combustible
framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the installation, witness hydrant
flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the locations
of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and CCWD. On the plan,
show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. Please reference the RCFPD Water
Plan Submittal Procedure Standard 9-8.
All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the installation and witness the
hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance of the public water
system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
3. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the requirements of the
RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #9-7. All temporary utilities over access roads must be installed at least 14' 6"
above the finished surface of the road.
4. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is responsible for
obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter to Fire Construction Services.
5. Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be recorded with the
County of San Bernardino.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction Services'
"Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating the fire
hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering
Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers". On private property, the markers shall be
installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor, in the presence
of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically remote on-site fire hydrants.
The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner are responsible for hiring the company to
perform the test. A final test report shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services verifying the fire flow
available. The fire flow available must meet or exceed the required fire flow in accordance with the
California Fire Code.
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3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler system(s)
shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. The fire sprinkler
monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately following the completion of the
fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be inspected, tested and
accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted and/or equipment is placed in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm system shall be
installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular gates must be
inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards #9-1 or#9-2 by Fire Construction
Services.
8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access roadways
must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire Construction Services.
The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be recorded and contain an
approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit parking, specify the method of
enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the required annual inspections and the maintenance of
all required fire access roadways. ' .
9. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial and multi-family
buildings shall post the address with minimum 8-inch numbers on contrasting background, visible from the
street and electrically illuminated during periods of darkness. When the building setback exceeds 200 feet
from the public street, an additional non-illuminated 6-inch minimum number address shall be provided at
the property entrance. Larger address numbers will be required on buildings located on wide streets or
built with large setbacks in multi-tenant commercial and industrial buildings. The suite designation
numbers and/or letters shall be provided on the front and back of all suites.
10. Hazardous Materials: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant must demonstrate
(in writing from the County) that the facility has met or is meeting the Risk Management Plan (RMP) or
Business Emergency/Contingency Plan with the San Bernardino County Fire Department, Hazardous
Materials/Emergency Response and Enforcement Division. The applicant must also obtain inspection and
acceptance by Fire Construction Services.
11, Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form. This form provides contact information
for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at the subject building or property. This form must be
presented to the Fire Construction Services Inspector.
12. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 %" x 11" or 11" x 17" site
plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard #13-1 shall be revised by the applicant to reflect the
actual location of all devices and building features as required in the standard. The site plan must be
reviewed and accepted by the Fire Inspector.
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