A.
Findings.
The city council of the city of Loma Linda hereby finds and determines:
1.
That
the International Code Council (ICC) is a private organization which
has been in existence for a period of at least three years.
2.
That
the International Fire Code (IFC), 2021 Edition, published by said
organization, is a nationally recognized compilation of proposed rules,
regulations, and standards of said organization.
3.
That
said International Fire Code has been printed and published as a code
in book form within the meaning of Section 50022.2 et seq. of the
California Government Code.
4.
That
the California Fire Code (CFC), also known as the California Code
of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9—a portion of the "California
Building Standards Code" as defined in the "California Building Standards
Law" commencing with Section 18901 of the Health and Safety Code—is
assigned to the California Building Standards Commission, which by
law is responsible for approving all building standards within the
state of California. The 2022 edition of the California Fire Code
incorporates by reference the 2021 edition of the International Fire
Code, with necessary California amendments.
5.
That
one copy of the 2022 California Fire Code and 2021 International Fire
Code, certified by the clerk of the city of Loma Linda to be a true
copy, have been filed for use and examination by the public in the
fire prevention office of the fire department of the city of Loma
Linda.
6.
The
sections of said California Fire Code and International Fire Code
may be referred to by the number used in said published compilation,
preceded by the words "California Fire Code Section" or "International
Fire Code Section" or "Fire Code Section," and may also be referred
to by additional reference to the Loma Linda Municipal Code and sections
therein pertaining to said California Fire Code and International
Fire Code.
7.
That
the additional requirements and standards established herein are needed
to properly protect the health, safety, and welfare of the existing
and future residents and workers within the city of Loma Linda. Said
requirements and standards are reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, and comply with
existing state laws and regulations. Express findings of local necessity
supporting the additional requirements and standard listed herein
are found in Resolution No. adopted by the city council.
B.
Adoption of the California Fire Code and the International Fire Code. The city council of the city of Loma Linda hereby adopts and amends the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, and California Fire Code Appendix Chapter 4, and California Fire Code Appendices B & bb, C & cc, D and H; as compiled and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission.
The city council of the city of Loma Linda hereby adopts the
2021 Edition of the International Fire Code, as compiled and published
by the International Code Council.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
A.
Wherever
the word "jurisdiction" is used in said Fire Code, it shall mean the
city of Loma Linda.
B.
Wherever
the term "corporation counsel" is used in said Fire Code, it shall
mean the city attorney for the city of Loma Linda.
C.
Wherever
the term "fire department" is used in said Fire Code, it shall mean
the fire department of the city of Loma Linda.
D.
An
employee of the fire department of the city of Loma Linda, when enforcing
the California Fire Code, the International Fire Code, the Loma Linda
Municipal Code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire
and life safety, fire prevention and fire investigation, shall be
deemed a "peace officer" as those words are used in Section 830.31
of the California Penal Code.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the Fire Code of the City of Loma Linda, hereinafter referred to as
"this code."
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 104.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.7 Liability. The fire chief, the fire code
official and other individuals charged by the fire 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 thereby be rendered personally
liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a
result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge
of their duties. Any suit brought against the fire chief, fire code
official or such individuals because of such act or omission performed
in the enforcement of any provision of such codes or other pertinent
laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code
or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this
jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any
judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction
subject to the provisions of Government Code Section 825.
This code shall not be construed to relieve 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.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 104.11 is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.11 Fire Investigations. The fire code official
and the fire department shall have the authority to investigate the
cause, origin and circumstances of any fire, explosion or tother hazardous
condition. Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes
shall not be made part of the public record except as directed by
a court of law.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 104.13 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.13 Cost Recovery. Fire suppression, investigation
and rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance
with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1.
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.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 104.14 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.14 Expense for Securing an Emergency. The expense
of securing any emergency or hazard which is the result of a violation
of this code or any other code, ordinance or State law, or any damages
caused by malicious mischief requiring any corrective or preventive
actions conducted by the fire department may be a charge against the
person(s) or entity whose such emergency or action may constitute
a debt of such person(s) or entity and shall be collectible as provided
below.
1.
The
fire chief may impose the reasonable cost of fire prevention, fire
suppression, and protection of the public from other safety hazards
when a fire or hazardous condition results from any of the following
activities or conditions:
A.
Manufacture,
transportation, storage, handling, or spilling of hazardous chemicals,
flammable or combustible liquids, explosives, or blasting agents as
defined in Article 2 of this Code;
B.
Failure
to correct a hazardous condition for which a "Notice of Violation,"
or equivalent notice, has been previously given by the chief;
C.
Use
of welding equipment, cutting torch, tar pot, or other open flame
device;
D.
Permitting
or causing the accumulation of hazardous or flammable materials;
E.
Setting
of a fire or allowing a fire to be set in violation of any code, ordinance,
law or regulation;
F.
Creating,
allowing, or maintaining a fire hazard.
2.
Determination
to Charge Cost. Whenever the fire chief determines that the fire department
or other public agency has incurred costs for fire suppression, fire
prevention, or protection of the public safety when a fire or other
hazardous condition has resulted from the activities specified in
this section, he or she shall:
3.
Calculation
of Costs Incurred. The "costs incurred" shall include all necessary
expenditures to correct the hazardous condition or extinguish the
fire, including, but not limited to:
4.
Reimbursement
Hearing Set. The City Clerk shall, thereupon, set the report and account
for hearing by the City Council at a regular or adjourned meeting
which will be held at least 14 calendar days after the date the Clerk
mails the notice; and shall send by regular mail a Notice of said
hearing to the person or entity to be charged at the person's or entity's
address as shown on the last equalized tax assessor's roll, or as
otherwise known to the City.
5.
Notice
to Person to be Charged. The Notice sent by the City Clerk to the
responsible person(s) or entity shall contain:
A.
The
name of the person(s) or entity sought to be charged;
B.
The
location, date, and time of the evidence upon which the claim for
reimbursement is based;
C.
The
amount of, and the basis upon which claim for reimbursement is made;
D.
The
date, time and place of the hearing on the claim for reimbursement
with a statement on the rights of the person or entity to be heard
for presenting evidence at said hearing;
E.
The
fire chief's account of the sum claimed to be due.
6.
Procedure
for Hearing Before the City Council. At the hearing on the fire chief's
account and other evidence upon which reimbursement is sought, the
City Council shall hear and consider evidence by the person or entity
against which reimbursement is sought; and thereafter, confirm or
disallow the account, in all or in part, and set forth in a resolution
the amount of the account confirmed, if any. Thereafter, any amount
confirmed by a resolution of the City Council shall become a debt
owing to the City of Loma Linda and is collectible by the City in
the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract expressed
or implied.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 105.2.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.2.5 Permit Fees. Permit fees as established
by City Council Resolution shall be collected by the Finance Department.
Proof of receipt shall accompany all applications for permit applications
prior to inspection and approval by the fire code official.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 105.2.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.2.6 Fees Not Refundable. Permit fees shall
not be refundable for any reason after initiation of inspection procedures.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 106.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
106.1.1 Inspection Fees. The fire code official
is authorized to collect appropriate fees for inspections according
to City Council Resolution establishing fees.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 112.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
112.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate
a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements
thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation
of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code
official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this
code, shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine of not
more than $100 for a first violation; a fine not exceeding $200 for
a second violation within one year; and a fine not exceeding $500
for each additional violation within one year. Each day that a violation
continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 112.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
112.4.1 Abatement of Violation. In addition to
the imposition of the penalties herein described, the fire code official
is authorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful
construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent
illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal
act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any
premises. The expense of such action may be made a lien upon the property
upon which such condition exists.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 113.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
113.4 Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue
any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such
work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or
unsafe condition, shall be subject to violation penalties pursuant
to Section 109.4.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 202 is hereby amended to add as follows:
202 General Definitions
FLOW-LINE. The lowest continuous elevation on a
curb defined by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of
water at the bottom of the rolled curb.
GROUND COVER. A plant that naturally grows close
to the ground and does not exceed 18 inches in height at full maturity.
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Includes all areas identified
within Section 4906.2 and other areas as determined by the Fire Code
Official as presenting a fire hazard due to the presence of combustible
vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains
combustible vegetation.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 304.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other
growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property,
shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises.
Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland interface areas
shall be in accordance with Chapter 49 and Loma Linda Fire Department
vegetation management guideline.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 305.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
305.6 Sparks from Chimneys. Chimneys used in conjunction
with fireplaces or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel
is used shall be equipped and maintained with an approved spark arrester.
The spark arrester shall be constructed of 24-gauge stainless steel,
12-gauge copper or brass, 19-gauge woven galvanized wire mesh, or
of materials with equivalent heat and corrosion resistance. Openings
shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than
1/2 inch (13 mm) and shall not block the passage of spheres having
a diameter of less than 3/8 inch (10 mm). The screen shall be mounted
in or over all outside flue openings in a vertical or near vertical
position, adequately supported to prevent movement and visible from
the ground. The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less
than 4 times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 305.7 is hereby added as follows:
305.7 Outdoor Fires. Outdoor fires shall be in
accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308 and with other applicable
sections of this code.
305.7.1 Where Prohibited. Outdoor fires shall not
be built, ignited or maintained in fuel modification areas, Wildfire
Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) or
Special Fire Protection Areas (SFPA) or other locations where conditions
could cause the spread of fire to the WRA, SFPA or FHSZ, except by
permit from the fire code official.
Exceptions: A permit is not required for the following:
1.
Fires
in approved outdoor or portable fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings
and similar devices at Group R occupancies that are installed and
used in accordance with this code.
2.
Outdoor
fires at inhabited premises or official organized campsites or parks
when located in a permanent or portable barbeque or grill, incinerator,
or outdoor fireplace located at least 30 feet from combustible vegetation.
3.
Installations
or uses approved by the fire code official.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 308.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.3. Religions Ceremonies. Candles held in a
persons' hands shall not be permitted. Battery-operated simulated
candles are allowed. A permit is not required for battery-operated
candles or other electric candles.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 312.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
312.2 Posts. Guard posts shall comply with all
of the following requirements:
1.
Constructed
of steel not less than 6 inches (152 mm) in diameter and concrete
filled.
2.
Spaced
not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) between posts on center.
3.
Set
not less than 3 feet (914 mm) deep in a concrete footing of not less
than a 15 inch (381 mm) diameter.
4.
Set
with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet (914 mm) above the
ground.
5.
Located
not less than 3 feet (914 mm) from the protected object.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness. Adopt only the sections listed below:
1.
401—401.9
2.
402
3.
403.1
4.
403.2
5.
403.4—403.4.4
6.
403.10.2.1.1
7.
403.10.6
8.
403.12—403.12.3
9.
404.5—404.6.6
10.
407
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 501.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings,
structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and the City
of Loma Linda Guideline for Fire Department Access & Water Requires
for Commercial & Residential Development, and the City of Loma
Linda Guideline for Underground Piping for Private Hydrants &
Sprinkler Supply Line.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 503.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall
be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus
and shall be surfaced with an approved concrete or asphalt covering
so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. Turf block, Ritter
Rings, Turf Paver and other similar products shall not be used for
fire department access surfacing.
Exception: When approved by the fire code official
rural road where grades do not exceed 8%, the use of native materials
or gravel, when compacted to 95%, can be utilized.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 503.2.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus
access road shall be a maximum of 12%.
Exception: When approved by the fire code official
the grade may exceed 12% for short distances when approved mitigation
measures are utilized.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 503.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner,
including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances
established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Any
obstruction or impedance to reasonable access may be removed at the
order of the fire code official or the fire department, with the expense
of such removal to be borne by the owner of the roadway, or in the
case of an obstructing vehicle or object, by the owner of said vehicle
or object.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 504.5 is hereby added as follows:
504.5 Escape Window Access. Where escape windows
are required by Section 1031.2, fire department access shall be provided
to the escape window. An unobstructed setback area shall be provided.
The minimum setback distance shall be calculated ((H/5)+2)+P= Clear
space required.
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Where:
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H
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Height of the windowsill measured from the exterior ground surface
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P
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3′ ladder pad
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(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 504.5.1 is hereby added as follows:
504.5.1 Ladder Pad. Where a laddering pad is required,
it shall be free of obstructions and vegetation for a minimum of 3-foot
x 3-foot area. The laddering pad shall be a firm surface such as compacted
decomposed granite, concrete, pavers, or asphalt. The laddering pad
shall be placed at a distance from the structure as calculated by
Section 504.5.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 505.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
505.1 Address Identification. New and existing
buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or
approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly
legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property.
Address numbers and building identification shall contrast with their
background. Address numbers and building identification shall be Arabic
numerals or alphabet letters. New residential buildings that contain
not more than two dwelling units shall have minimum 4 inch (102 mm)
high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch (13 mm),
and shall be internally illuminated by means of a low voltage power
source during the hours of darkness. Where building setbacks exceed
100 feet (30 m) from the street or road, additional non-illuminated
4 inch (102 mm) numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance.
Other buildings shall have minimum 8 inch (203 mm) high numbers, with
a minimum stroke width of 1 inch (25 mm). Such address numbers shall
be electrically illuminated by an internal or external source furing
the hours of darkness. Buildings with a total floor area of 100,000
square feet (9290 m2) or greater shall
have minimum 12 inch (305 mm) high numbers, with a minimum stroke
width of 1½ inches (38 mm). Such address numbers shall be electrically
illuminated by an internal or external source during the hours of
darkness. Where building setbacks exceed 200 feet (61 m) from the
street or road, additional non-illuminated 6 inch (152 mm) high numbers
shall be displayed at the property entrance. Individual suite addresses
shall be displayed with minimum 4 inch (102 mm) high contrasting numbers
or letters placed on the front and rear doors of tenant areas in buildings,
where applicable.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 507.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.5.1 Where Required. Where a portion of the
facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within
the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet (91 m) from a hydrant on a
fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around
the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and
mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
Exceptions:
For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement
shall be not more than 600 feet (183 m). This distance may be further
modified by the fire code official for such occupancies when buildings
are equipped throughout with an approved fire sprinkler system installed
in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 509.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
509.3 Access to Equipment in Multi-Unit Buildings. When automatic fire sprinkler systems or fire alarm systems are
installed in buildings constructed for multiple tenants and these
systems protect multiple tenant spaces, the main controls and control
appurtenances, such as risers, fire alarm control panels, and valves
for such systems, shall be located in an attached or included room
or an approved weather-resistant enclosure with at least one exterior
access door of not less than 3′–0″ by 6′–8″.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 901.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
901.7 Systems Out of Service. Where a required
fire protection system is out of service, the fire department and
the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required
by the fire code official, the building shall be either evacuated
or an approved fire watch shall be provided by a trained third party
company. Fire watch shall remain in place until all fire protection
systems and violations are corrected and inspected by the fire code
official.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 901.11 hereby added to read as follows:
901.11 Problematic Systems. In the event of a failure
of a fire protection system or 2 or more alarms in a week where the
fire code official finds no evidence of a situation requiring a response,
the fire code official is authorized to require the building owner
or occupant to provide with at least one approved means for notification
of the Fire Department and the building to be placed on fire watch
by a trained third party company.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 903.2 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2 Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler
systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations
described in this section as follows:
a)
New Buildings: In addition to the requirements of section
903.2.1 through 903.2.21, approved automatic sprinkler systems in
new buildings and structures shall be provided when the gross area
of the building exceeds 200 ft2.
Exception: Group R-3, occupancies shall comply
with sections 903.2.8
b)
Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any
two-year period exceeds 50% of area of the existing structure and
the existing structure exceeds 5,000 ft2.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 903.2.8 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.8. Group R. An automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout
all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:
a)
New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all new buildings.
b)
Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
1.
When
an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, as defined
in Section 502.1, and greater than 1000 square feet (92.903 m2) within a two-year period; or
2.
An
addition when the existing building is already provided with automatic
sprinklers; or
3.
When
an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and
where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building/Fire Code
Official determined that the complexity of installing a sprinkler
system would be similar as in a new building.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 903.3.5.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Water Supply for Areas Without City Water Service. In areas without City water service, buildings where the fire area
exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2) shall be
provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Group R-3 occupancies
shall be provided with on-site water storage for a minimum 10 minute
sprinkler demand. When approved by the fire code official, on-site
water storage for other than Group R occupancies may be reduced to
that required for an approved 30 minute sprinkler demand. These flows
and duration do not consider the needs required to provide domestic
service. All sprinkler systems shall be suitably freeze-protected
for climatic conditions when necessary.
Exception: When approved by the fire code official,
detached Group U private garages accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy,
when located 50 feet (15,240 mm) or more from property lines or dwellings.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 903.4 is hereby amended by modifying item 1, deleting
items 5 and 8, and renumbering the Exceptions as follows:
1.
Automatic
sprinkler systems protecting one-and two-family dwellings. Exterior
alarm specified by Section 903.4.2 shall apply.
2.
Limited
area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3.
Automatic
sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where the
common supply main is used to supply both the domestic and automatic
sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for automatic sprinkler
system is not provided.
4.
Jockey
pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5.
Valves
controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or
locked in the open position.
6.
Trim
valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler
systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 903.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
903.7 Area Increase and Reconstruction. Every existing
building or structure relocated or moved onto a property, every building
or structure which as a result of fire, earthquake, or other disaster
requires demolition and reconstruction exceeding 50% of its original
area; or every existing building or structure receiving an addition
exceeding 50% of the original area, or a remodel that involves demolition,
relocation or reconstruction of existing walls or other structural
members exceeding 50% of the original area, or a combination addition
and/or remodel, shall have an approved automatic sprinkler system
installed throughout therein.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 903.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
903.8 Change in Use. Changes made in the character
or use of an occupancy shall be approved by the building official
and the chief. When there is a change of use or occupancy of a building
which exceeds 5,000 square feet in floor area which would place the
building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or
in a different group of occupancies, the occupancy shall be provided
with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout, unless the
proposed use is less hazardous based on fire or life safety risk,
than the existing use.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 905.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows
905.3.1 Height. In other than Group R-3 and R3.1
occupancies, Class I standpipe systems shall be installed throughout
each floor where any of the following occur:
1.
Buildings
where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30
feet (9144 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
2.
Buildings
are three stories in height.
3.
Building
where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30
feet (9144 mm) below the highest level of fire department vehicle
access.
4.
Buildings
that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department
vehicle access.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 905.4 is hereby amended by adding item number 7 to read
as follows:
7.
When required by other provisions of this code, 2½ inch
hose connections, meeting the requirements of this section and fire
department standards, shall be located at every other exterior fire
department access door as defined by Section 3206.7 and arranged so
that every portion of the building and its contents can be reached
with 150 feet of hose and stream.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 910.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.1 General. Where required by this code or otherwise
installed, smoke and heat vents or mechanical smoke exhaust systems
and draft curtains shall conform to the requirements of this section.
Exceptions:
1.
Frozen
food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities
where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
2.
Deleted.
3.
Deleted.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 912.2 is hereby revised as follows:
912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways,
buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so
located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system
will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus.
The location of fire department connection shall be located within
100 feet of a public fire hydrant. The fire hydrant that supports
the FDC shall be on the same side of the street. A vehicle access
roadway/approach shall not be placed between the FDC and fire hydrant.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 914.12 is hereby added to read as follows:
914.12 Special Requirements for Group F, M, S-1 or S-2
Distribution Warehouses Greater than 50,000 Square Feet in Floor Area. Buildings classified primarily as Group M, Group S-1 or S-2, with
no more than 10% of the building square footage occupied with accessory
uses, in which the primary use is wholesale or retail sales of bulk
products or packaged materials, or for the storage of commodities
for distribution, shall be in accordance with this section.
914.12.1 Fire Control Room. A fire control room
for fire department operations shall be provided. The location and
accessibility of the fire control room shall be approved by the fire
code official. The fire control room shall be separated from the remainder
of the building by walls and ceilings not less than one-hour fire
partitions. The room shall be a minimum of 96 square feet (9 m2) in area, with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438
mm). The room shall contain the following as a minimum:
1.
The
fire alarm control unit and associated equipment.
2.
Annunciator
panel displaying status of sprinkler control valves and waterflow
detectors.
3.
Main
controls and indicators for mechanical smoke exhaust systems.
4.
Graphic
with schematic indicating building floor plans, means of egress, fire
protection systems, firefighting equipment and access.
5.
Other
firefighting equpment and system controls as required by the fire
code official.
6.
Emergency
lighting powered by the standby electrical system.
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914.12.2 Standpipe Systems. A class I standpipe
system shall be provided, with hose connections located at fire department
access doors as required by Section 905.4. The system may be inerconnected
with the building automatic sprinkler systems, and may be supplied
by adjacent systems or by a separate riser. Standpipe systems shall
conform to the requirements of NFPA 14.
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914.12.3 Fire Department Graphic. A printed graphic
with schematic diagrams of the building automatic sprinkler systems,
fire alarm systems, means of egress, standpipe systems, smoke exhaust
systems, access doors, and any other equipment as required by the
fire code official shall be superimposed over a building floor plan
or site plan and mounted on the wall in a highly visible location
in the fire control room. The graphic shall be durable and waterproofed.
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(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 1205.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1205.2 Access and Pathways. Roof access, pathways
and spacing requirements shall be provided in accordance with Sections
1205.2.1 through 1205.3.3. Pathways shall be over areas capable of
supporting fire fighters accessing the roof. Pathways shall be located
in areas with minimal obstructions, such as vent pipes, conduit or
mechanical equipment.
Exceptions:
1.
Deleted
2.
Roof
access, pathways and spacing requirements need not be provided where
the Fire Code Official determined that rooftop operations will not
be employed.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 1205.2.1 Exception 2 is herby deleted.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 1205.2.3 Exception is hereby amended as follows:
Exception. Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV)
systems where the BIPV systems are approved, integrated into the finished
roof surface and are listed in accordance with a national test standard
developed to address Section 690.12(B)(2) of the California Electrical
Code. The removal or cutting away of portions of the BIPV system during
firefighting operations shall not expose a firefighter to electrical
shock hazard and smoke ventilation opportunity areas have been identified.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings.
Adopt only those sections and subsections listed below:
1.
11.3.3.3
2.
1103.7
3.
1103.7.3
4.
1103.7.3.1
5.
1103.7.8—1103.7.8.2
6.
1103.7.9—1103.7.9.10
7.
1103.8—1103.8.5.3
8.
1103.9.1
9.
1107
10.
1113
11.
1114
12.
1115
13.
1116
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 4906.2 is hereby revised as follows:
4906.2 Application. All new plantings of vegetation
in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Local Responsibility Areas
(LRA) designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall comply
with Sections 4906.3 through 4906.5.3 and City of Loma Linda Vegetation
Management Guidelines.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 4906.4.2.1 is hereby revised as follows:
4906.4.2.1 Non-Fire-Resistant Vegetation. New trees
not classified as fire-resistant vegetation, such as conifers, palms,
pepper trees and eucalyptus species, shall not be permitted within
fuel modification zones.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 4911 is hereby added as follows:
4911 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in hazardous fire areas
shall comply with the following:
1.
Preliminary
fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the
fire code official concurrent with the submittal for approval of any
tentative map.
2.
Final
fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the
fire code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
2.1.
The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the
maintenance of the fuel modification for perpetuity.
3.
The
fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel
Modification Section of the City of Loma Linda Vegetation Management
Guidelines.
4.
The
fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations
to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval from the
fire code official.
5.
All
elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process
outlined in the Fire Code.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 5001.5.2 is hereby amended by modifying the starting
paragraph as follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit
shall include City of Loma Linda Classification Disclosure Statement,
which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans,
and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises.
The Chemical Classification Disclosure Statement shall include the
following information and formatted as specified in the City of Loma
Linda Chemical Classification Disclosure Statement:
1.
Product
Name
2.
Component
3.
Chemical
Abstract Service (CAS) number
4.
Location
where stored or used
5.
Container
size
6.
Hazard
classification
7.
Amount
in storage
8.
Amount
in use-closed systems
9.
Amount
in use-open systems
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 5501.1.3 is herby added as follows:
5501.1.3 Flammable Cryogenic Fluids. Flammable
cryogenic fluids shall not be permitted to be stored, dispensed, or
used unless approved by the fire code official. The fire code offical
shall determine if such storage, dispensing, or use will not create
an unacceptable threat to the occupants and property owners.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 5601.2.5 is hereby added as follows:
5601.2.5 Retail Fireworks. The storage, use, sale,
possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as
Safe & Sane) and fireworks 1.3G is prohibited.
Exception: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may
be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and
conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 5601.3.6 is hereby added as follows:
5601.3.6 Seizure of Fireworks. The fire code official shall have the authority to seize, take, remove all fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 5608.2 is hereby added as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be
electrically fired.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 5614 is hereby added as follows:
5614 Explosives and Blasting. Explosives and blasting
agents shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale,
given away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of within wildland-urban
interface areas, or hazardous fire areas except by permit from the
fire code official.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 5704.2.1 is hereby added as follows:
5704.2.1 Storage of Class I and II Liquids. The
storage of Class I and Class II liquids in outside aboveground unprotected
tanks is prohibited.
Exception: Where the fire code official determines,
with specific documented findings, that such an installation will
not create a hazard to life or property in the area.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section 5707.1 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 5707.1 General. On-demand mobile fueling
operations that dispense Class I, II and III liquids into the fuel
tanks of motor vehicles shall be prohibited.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Sections 5707.2 through 5707.6 are hereby deleted without replacement.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
NFPA 13, 2022 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems is hereby amended as follows:
A.
Section
16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:
16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall
be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2½″
inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 100 feet
from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 100 feet of a
private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The
size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire
code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed
on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall
be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design
requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater,
or a standpipe system is included, four 2 ½″ inlets
shall be provided.
B.
Section
9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
9.4.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed
in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than
warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response
type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant
is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.
Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
(1)
Quick-response type as defined in 3.6.4.8
(2)
Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5
(3)
Quick response CMSA sprinklers
(4)
ESFR sprinklers
(5)
Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions
to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers
(6)
Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response
sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
C.
Section
9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:
9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible
insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by
the fire code official.
D.
Section
19.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
19.1.1.1 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings
of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed
and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that
required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s)
in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall
be designed to Figure 21.4.1.2.2.1 (d) curve "D". Use is considered
undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the
time the sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent occupancy
requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility
of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for
the new occupancy.
E.
Section
16.9.10.2 is hereby deleted without replacement.
F.
Section
16.9.10.3 is hereby deleted without replacement.
G.
Section
16.9.10.4 is hereby deleted without replacement.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
NFPA 13D, 2022 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is
hereby amended as follows:
A.
Section
5.1.3 is hereby added as follows:
5.1.3 Stock of Spare Sprinklers
B.
Section
5.1.3.1 is hereby added as follows:
5.1.3.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for
each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers
that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.
C.
Section
5.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows:
5.1.3.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the
types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property.
D.
Section
5.1.3.3 is hereby added as follows:
5.1.3.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet
located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at
no time exceed 100°F (38°C).
E.
Section
5.1.3.4 is hereby added as follows:
5.1.3.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided
and kept in the cabinet to be used in the removal and installation
of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type
of sprinkler installed.
F.
Section
7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate
control valve unless supervised by a central station, proprietary,
or remote station alarm service.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
NFPA 14, 2019 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
is hereby amended as follows:
A.
Section
7.3.1.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.3.1.1 Class I and III Standpipe hose connections
shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches
or more than 24 inches above the finished floor. Class II Standpipe
hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less
than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
NFPA 24, 2019 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private
Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
A.
Section
6.2.9* (3) and (5) is hereby deleted without replacement and (6) and
(7) renumbered as follows:
B.
Section
6.2.9* (2) is hereby revised as follows:
(2)
When approved by the fire code official, a wall
post indicating valve.
C.
Section
6.3.3 is hereby added as follows:
Section 6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling
fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.
D.
Section
10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
10.1.5 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped.
Joints shall be coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall
be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube. The ends of the
tube shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be
sealed with 2-inch-wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing
does not meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and
fittings
E.
Section
10.3.7 Bolts is hereby added as follows:
10.3.7 Bolts. All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly
shall be 316 stainless steel.
F.
Section
10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:
10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be
cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosionretarding
material, prior to poly-tube, and after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304
or 316 stainless steel.
G.
Section
10.4.3.1 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:
10.4.3.1 Where fire service mains enter the building
adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a
maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior
wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building
or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall
not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.6.2.
H.
Section
10.4.3.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:
10.4.3.1.1 Pipe joints shall not be located under
foundation footings. The pipe under the building or building foundation
shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical
joints.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix A is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix B is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments.
A.
Section
B105.2 of Appendix B is hereby amended by amending the Exception to
read as follows:
Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of
up to 50%, as approved, is allowed when the building is provided with
an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow shall not
be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/min) for the prescribed
duration as specified in Table B105.1.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Section B-107 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section B-107
Underground Fire Loop Requirements
B-107.1 General: Commercial; Industrial; Institutional;
Multi-Family Residential, will require a dedicated Two point of commection
looped fire water system fed from appropriately sized water mains.
B-107.2 Specifics: Any development within the City
of Loma Linda that consists of more than a single structure on a commercially
developed site; multiple floor commercial structures; multi-family
commercial residences or fire flow requirements in excess of 2000
gpm will require a two point of connection full looped fire supply
to the development. All required onsite fire hydrants will be supplied
from this looped system and will be private to the development.
Exception: When approved by the fire code official.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
A.
Section
C103.1 is hereby revised as follows:
C103.1 Hydrant Spacing. Fire apparatus access roads
and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance
with Section 503 shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants,
as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant
is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall not
exceed 300 feet, measured along the fire department access route.
In locations where it is impractical to place a fire hydrant 40 feet
from the protected structure the hydrant spacing shall be reduced
to 150 feet.
B.
Section
C103.2 Average Spacing is hereby deleted without replacement.
C.
Section
C103.3 Maximum Spacing is hereby deleted without replacement.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix D is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix E is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix F is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix G is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix H is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix I is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix J is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix K is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix L is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix M is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix N is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
Appendix O is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 772 § 1, 2022)
