HomeMy WebLinkAbout426 - Ordinances ORDINANCE NO. 426
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF TITLE
15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE STANDARDS NFPA
13D AND NFPA 13R, BOTH PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN RESIDENTIAL
OCCUPANCIES AND CERTAIN BUILDINGS ACCESSORY THERETO, WITH
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS AND EXCEPTIONS TO SAID
CODES
A. Recital s.
(i) Article 2, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 1, Title 5 of the
California Government Code authorizes adoption by reference of National Fire
Protection Association Standards NFPA 13D, 1989 edition, and NFPA 13R, 1989
edition, each as published by the National Fire Protection Association.
(ii) At least one copy of each of said Standards, certified as a
full, true and correct copy thereof by the City Clerk of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, has been filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section
50022.6.
(iii) A duly noticed public hearing as required by Government Code
Section 50022.3 has been conducted and concluded prior to the adoption of this
Ordinance.
(iv) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have
occurred.
B. Ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does
hereby find, determine and ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: In all respects as set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Ordinance.
SECTION 2: Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code entitled
"Buildings and Construction", of the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga is hereby amended, provided that said amendment shall not apply to
or excuse any violation thereof occurring prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance, and provided further that the Uniform Codes adopted and amended by
Ordinance No. 412 of this City shall continue to be applicable to construction
for which permits have been issued prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 3: Chapter 15.12 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is
hereby amended by adding Section 15.12.166 and 15.12.168 to read as follows:
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15.12.166 Section 3802lh) Amended - Group R, Division 1,
Occupanci~Z S~ion 3802(h) of said Uniform Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
Section 3802(h) Group R, Division 1, Occupancies. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every Group R,
Di vi si on 1, Occupancy as fol 1 ows:
1. In every apartment house 3 or more stories in height or contain-
ing more than 15 dwelling units, and every hotel 3 or more
stories in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms, the
system is to be installed in accordance with UBC Standard 38-1,
"Design Installation and Acceptance of Automatic Fire Sprinkler
Systems", except that residential or quick response standard
sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest
room portions of the building. The water flow alarm for such
systems shall be monitored by an approved central station.
2. In all new Group R, Division 1, Occupancies, other than those
specified in subsection (h) 1. above, the system shall be
installed in accordance with UBC Standard 38-3, "Installation of
Automatic Fi re Spri nkl er Systems i n Apartment Houses, Hotel s,
Convents and Monasteries Less than Three Stories in Height".
15.12.168 Subsections 38021i), Ij) and (k) Added- Group R,
Division 3 and Group M, Division 1, Occupancies and Reconstructed Buildings.
Section 3802(i) Group R, Division 3, Occupancies. An automatic
fire sprinkling system shall be installed in all new Group R,
Division 3, Occupancies. System design and installation shall be
conducted in accordance with UBC Standard 38-4, "Installation of
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in Dwellings and Lodging Houses".
(j) Group M, Division 1, Occupancies. An automatic fire sprinkling
system shall be installed in all new Group M, Division 1, Occupancies
constructed within 10 feet of a sprinklered residential occupancy on
the same property.
EXCEPTION: Group M, Division 1, Occupancies exempt from permit
requirements by Section 301(b) 1. of the Uniform Administrative
Code, as adopted.
Such buildings attached to or accessory to residential buildings may
be supplied from the system serving the primary use, however, piping
and installation within the accessory portions shall be in accordance
with UBC Standard 38-1.
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{k} Reconstructed Buildings. Any existing building of an occupancy
referred to in subsection {h}, {i} or {j} of this Section, that is
hereafter damaged as a result of fire, earthquake or other disaster,
and which requires substantially complete demolition and reconstruc-
tion, shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system as
specified in the pertinent subsection.
SECTION 4: Chapter 15.14 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code, adopted by Ordinance 412, of the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga, to read in words and figures as follows:
CHAPTER 15.14
Uniform Building Code Standards
Sections:
15.14.020 Section 1.1 Amended- Scope
15.14.030 Section 2-1.3 Amended - Inspection and Testing
15.14.040 Section 2-4.2 Amended - Fire Department Connections
15.14.050 Section 2-4.6 Amended - Alarms
15.14.060 Section 2-6 Amended - Location of Sprinklers
15.14.070 Uniform Building Code Standard 38-4 Added - Adoption
of NFPA 13D Standard by Reference
15.14.080 Section 1.1 Amended - Scope
15.14.090 Section 1-5.1.2 Amended - Listed and Approved
15.14L100 Section 1-5.1.4 Amended - Testing and Inspection
15.14.110 Section 3-1.1 Amended Valves and Drains
15.14.120 Section 3-6 Amended - Alarms
15.14.130 Section 3-7 Added - Fire Department Connection
15.14.140 Section 4-6 Amended - Location of Sprinklers
Section 15.14.010 Uniform Building Code Standard 38-3 Added -
Adoption of NFPA 13R Standard by Reference. The Uniform Building Code
Standards, adopted by Ordinance No. 412 of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, is
hereby amended by adoption of NFPA 13R Standard, 1989 Edition, published by
the National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Said NFPA 13R Standard shall
be referenced as Uniform Building Code Standard 38-3, "Installation of
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in Apartment Houses, Hotels, Convents and
Monasteries Less Than Three Stories in Height" and shall be utilized in design
and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems required by Section
3802{h} 2. of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by this Ordinance, except
as further amended by Sections 15.14.020 through 15.14.060 following.
Section 15.14.020 Section 1.1 Amended - Scope. Section 1-1 of
said Uniform building Code Standard 38-3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Section 1.1 Scope. This standard shall be used in design and
installation of automatic sprinkler systems installed in residential
occupancies less than 3 stories in height, not withstanding any
confl i cti ng story-hei ght referenced herei n.
Section 15.14.030 Section 2-1.3 Amended - Inspection and Testing.
Section 2-1.3 of said Uniform Building Code Standard 38-3 is hereby amended to
read as fol 1 ows:
Section 2-1.3(a} Inspection and Testing. All supply piping shall
be hydrostatically tested in accordance with NFPA 13 Standard. All
systems shall be flow tested in accordance with Rancho Cucamonga Fire
District Standards.
{b) Inspection shall be requested by the permittee at stages of
construction as outlined below:
1. When underground piping is complete but prior to concealment of
any portion thereof and prior to connection to the overhead
piping riser. Hydrostatic test gauge{s} are to be in place, the
system flushed and piping pressurized for inspection.
2. When all overhead piping, fittings and riser are installed but
prior to concealment of any portion thereof. Hydrostatic test
gauge(s) are to be in place and the overhead system pressurized
for inspection.
3. When pi ping has been conceal ed and al 1 spri nkl er heads, al arm
bell (s}, flow and tamper valves and monitoring devices installed
and/or connected. Testing of associated devices, i.e., alarms,
flow and tamper valves and monitoring systems is to be conducted
at this time.
Section 15.14.040 Section 2-4.2 Amended - Fire Department
Connection. At least one, 1-1/2 inch or one, 2-1/2 inch fire department
connection shall be provided when the sprinkler system has 20 sprinklers or
more. Fire department connections shall be located in accordance with Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District standards.
Section 1514.050 Section 2-4.6 Amended - Alarms. Section 2-4.6
of said Uniform Building Code Standard is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2-4.6 Alarms. All water flow alarms shall be monitored
by an approved central station in accordance with Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District standards.
Section 15.14.060 Section 2-6 Amended- Location of Sprinklers.
Section 2-6 of said Uniform Building Code Standard 38-3 is hereby amended as
fol 1 ows:
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Section 2-6 Location of Sprinklers. Sprinklers shall be installed
in all areas.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Sprinklers may be omitted from bathrooms not exceeding 55
sq.ft. in area with non-combustible plumbing fixtures.
2. Sprinklers may be omitted from small clothes closets where
the least horizontal dimension does not exceed 3 sq.ft. and
the floor area does not exceed 24 sq.ft. and the walls and
ceiling are surfaced with material of Class I flame-spread
classification, as defined in Chapter 42 of the Uniform
Building Code.
3. Spri nkl ers may be omitted from attics, crawl spaces and
other concealed spaces that are not used or intended for
living purposes or storage.
Section 15.14.070 Uniform Building Code Standard 38-4 Added -
Adoption of NFPA 13D Standard by Reference. The Uniform Building Code
Standards adopted by Ordinance No. 412 of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, is
hereby amended by adoption of NFPA 13D Standard, 1989 Edition published by the
National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Said NFPA 13D Standard shall be
referenced as Uniform Building Code Standard 38-4, "Installation of Automatic
Fire Sprinkler Systems in Dwellings and Lodging Houses", and shall be utilized
in design and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems required by
Section 3802{i} and {j} of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by this
Ordinance, except as further amended by Sections 15.14.080 through 15.14.140
fol 1 owl n g.
Section 15.14.080 Section 1.1 Amended - Scope. Section 1.1 of
said Uniform Building Code Standard 38-4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1.1 Scope. This standard shall be used in the design and
installation of automatic sprinkler systems installed in dwellings
and lodging houses and in certain accessory buildings, not with-
standing any references herein to mobilehomes.
Section 15.14.090 Section 1-5.1.2 Amended - Listed and Approved
Devices. Section 1-5.1.2 of said Uniform Building Code Standard 38-4 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1-5.1.2 Listed and approved devices. Only listed or
approved devices and materials shall be used in automatic fire
spri nkl er systems.
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EXCEPTION: Listing may be waived for tanks, pumps and for
support devices as permitted by Section 3-4.1. Use of unlisted
devices shall be approved by the Building Official with the
concurrence of the Fi re Chief.
Section 15.14.100 Section 1-5.1.4 Amended - Testing and
Inspection. Section 1-5.1.4 of said Uniform Building Code Standard 38-4 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1-5.4{a) Inspection and Testing. All systems shall be
hydrostatically tested in accordance with NFPA 13 Standard. All
systems shall be flow-tested in accordance with Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District standards.
{b} Inspections shall be requested by the permittee at stages of
construction as outlined below:
1. When underground piping is complete but prior to concealment of
any portion thereof and prior to connection to the overhead
piping riser. Hydrostatic test gauge{s} are to be in place, the
system flushed and piping pressurized for inspection.
2. When all overhead piping, fittings and riser are installed but
prior to concealment of any portion thereof. Hydrostatic test
gauge{s} are to be in place and the overhead system pressurized
for i nspecti on.
3. When pi ping has been conceal ed and al 1 spri nkl er heads, al arm
bell{s), flow and tamper valves and monitoring devices installed
and/or connected. Testing of associated devices, ie. alarms,
flow and tamper valves and monitoring systems is to be conducted
at this time.
Section 15.14.110 Section 3-1.1 Amended - Valves and Drains.
Section 3-1.1 of said Uniform Building Code Standard 38-4 is hereby amended to
read as fol 1 ows:
Section 3-1.1 Valves and Drains. Each System shall have a
single control valve arranged to shut off both the domestic and
sprinkler systems, and a separate shut-off for the domestic system
only.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. The sprinkler system piping may have a separate control
valve where supervised by one of the following methods:
a. Central station, proprietary or remote station alarm
system.
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b. Local alarm service that will cause the sounding of an
audible signal at a constantly attended point.
2. A separate shut-off valve is not required for the domestic
water supply in multi purpose piping systems.
Section 15.14.120 Section 3-6 Amended - Alarms. Section 3-6 of
said Uniform Building Code Standard 38-4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3-6 Alarms. Local waterflow alarm{s} shall be provided on
all systems. The waterflow alarm or alarms shall be located on {an}
exterior wall{s}, or such other location{s} as approved by the
Building Official with the concurrence of the Fire Chief, and so
located as to be audible throughout the building.
Section 15.14.130 Section 3-7 Added - Fire Department Connection.
Chapter 3 of said Uniform Building Code Standard 38-4 is hereby amended by
addition of Section 3-7 to read as follows:
Secti on 3-7 Fi re Department Connecti on. A11 R-3 occupancies
exceeding 5,000 sq.ft. in floor area shall be provided with an
approved fi re department connecti on i nstal 1 ed i n accordance with
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District standards.
Section 15.14.140 Section 4-6 Amended - Location of Sprinklers.
Section 4-6 of said Uniform Building Code Standard 38-4 is hereby amended to
read as fol 1 ows:
Section 4-6 Location of Sprinklers. Sprinklers shall be installed
i nal 1 areas.
EXCEPTION:
1. Sprinklers may be omitted from bathrooms not exceeding 55
sq.ft. in floor area with non-combustible plumbing
fixtures.
2. Sprinklers may be omitted from small closets where the
least horizontal dimension does not exceed 3 sq.ft. and the
floor area does not exceed 24 sq.ft. and the walls and
ceiling are surfaced with materials of Class I flame spread
classification as defined in Chapter 42 of the Uniform
Building Code.
3. Spri nkl ers may be omitted from attics, crawl spaces and
other concealed spaces that are not used or intended for
1 i vi ng purposes or storage.
4. Sprinklers may be omitted from entrance foyers that are not
the only means of egress.
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SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall remain in effect until the effective
date of Ordinance 434 at which time this Ordinance will become null and void.
SECTION 6: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk
shall cause the same to be published within fifteen (15) days after its
passage at least once in the Inland ValleJ/DailJ/Bulletin a newspaper of
general circulation published in the City of Ontario, California, and
circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 7th day of November, 1990.
AYES: Alexander, Buquet, Stout, Wright
NOES: None
ABSENT: Brown
D~nnis L. Stout, Mayor
ATTEST:
~)ekb~a j. Adam~/City Clerk
I, DEBRA j. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a
regular meeting of the Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the
17th day of October, 1990, and was finally passed at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 7th day of November,
1990.
Executed this 8th day of November, 1990 at Rancho Cucamonga,
Cal i forni a.
'lZI~bra J. AdZes, City Cle~'''-~