The intent of the chapter is to provide a regulatory framework for the purpose of providing effective 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communication System coverage throughout the City of Costa Mesa for police and fire emergency services.
(Ord. No. 06-6, § 1, 3-21-06)
The following words, terms, and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a differing meaning:
OCSD/communications.
Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department/Communications Division.
Countywide coordinated communication system.
That radio system used by all local law enforcement and fire departments within the County of Orange for emergency and non-emergency radio communication on the 800 MHz radio band.
City of Costa Mesa In-Building Public Safety Radio System Coverage Specifications.
Specifications attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment "A," a copy of which shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk. New or updated specifications may be substituted from time to time as may be necessary to maintain optimum coverage and radio effectiveness without further action from the council.
(Ord. No. 06-6, § 1, 3-21-06)
Except as otherwise provided, no person shall own, erect, construct or occupy, any building or structure, or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done, which fails to support adequate radio coverage for city emergency service workers operating on the 800 MHz countywide coordinated communication system. Further, owners must maintain a reasonable standard of reliable radio communication within their buildings and structures once a certificate of occupancy is issued. For the purposes of this section, adequate radio coverage shall include those specifications in the City of Costa Mesa In-Building Public Safety Radio System Coverage Specifications, attached and incorporated herein as Attachment "A," [a copy of which shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk].
(Ord. No. 06-6, § 1, 3-21-06)
Test of radio coverage will be conducted pursuant to those specifications in the City of Costa Mesa In-Building Public Safety Radio System Coverage Specifications, attached and incorporated herein as Attachment "A" [a copy of which shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk], as summarized below.
A. 
Initial tests. Initial tests will be performed by FCC-certified technicians, authorized by the county sheriffcoroner department/communications division, or by such agency in accordance with test standards as listed in the City of Costa Mesa In-Building Public Safety Radio System Coverage Specifications, attached and incorporated herein as Attachment "A," [a copy of which shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk]. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued to any structure if said structure, or any part thereof, fails to comply with these test standards.
B. 
Annual tests. Annual tests will be conducted by CMFD, the local fire department personnel, or their agent in accordance with the test standards as listed in the City of Costa Mesa In-Building Public Safety Radio System Coverage Specifications, attached and incorporated herein as Attachment "A," [a copy of which shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk].
(Ord. No. 06-6, § 1, 3-21-06)
Buildings and structures that cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped with amplifications systems as specified in the City of Costa Mesa In-Building Safety Radio System Coverage Specifications, attached and incorporated herein as Attachment "A," [a copy of which shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk], or any other system approved by the OCSD/Communications, in writing.
(Ord. No. 06-6, § 1, 3-21-06)
This chapter shall not apply to the following:
(1) 
Existing buildings or structures at the time this chapter is adopted;
(2) 
Those approved by building permit prior to the adoption of this chapter (this would include buildings under construction);
(3) 
Elevators; and
(4) 
New and planned construction that is three stories or less without subterranean storage or parking.
Should new construction that is three stories or less include subterranean storage or parking, then this chapter shall apply only to the subterranean areas.
(Ord. No. 06-6, § 1, 3-21-06)
The FCC-certified and OCSD/communications approved technician required by section 5-133 to conduct initial tests shall be employed by the owner, the engineer or architect of record, or agent of the owner, but not by the contractor or any other person responsible for the work.
(Ord. No. 06-6, § 1, 3-21-06)
After discovery of non-compliance following issuance of certificate of occupancy, the building owner is provided six months to remedy the deficiency and gain compliance.
(Ord. No. 06-6, § 1, 3-21-06)