(a)
Section 5-3.010. Adopted. An ordinance of the City of Cypress
adopting the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2021
International Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding
of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from
the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and
devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the
occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of Cypress; providing
for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; repealing
Ordinance No. 1181 of the City of Cypress and all other ordinances
and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations and governing the
safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards
arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances,
materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property
in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided, the
following fire codes subject to the modifications set forth in this
chapter, are hereby adopted: the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition,
based on the 2021 International Fire Code as published by the International
Code Council as amended by this chapter shall constitute the fire
regulations of the City of Cypress. Where the California Code of Regulations
and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any sections
of the Fire Code, state regulations shall prevail over the Fire Code.
One copy of all the above codes and standards therefore are
on file in the office of the fire code official pursuant to Health
and Safety Code section 18942(d)(1) and are made available for public
inspection.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the above-referenced construction
codes, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Fire Code shall
not take effect until a resolution for such fees is adopted by the
Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors pursuant to California
Government Code sections 66016 and 66020.
(b)
Section 5-3.020 Enforcement and inspections. The California
Fire Code with amendments shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire
Authority, which shall be operated under the Fire Chief of the Orange
County Fire Authority. The Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority
may detail such members of the fire authority as inspectors as shall
be necessary from time to time.
(c)
Section 5-3.030 Amendments and findings.
(1)
Findings.
(i)
Climatic conditions.
A.
The jurisdiction of Cypress is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean
type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures
with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which
may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area.
These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common
building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add
to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive
fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying
buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services
throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such
as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles will greatly impact
the response time to reach an incident scene.
B.
The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief
flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County
fire Authority's ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition.
Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within
the County.
C.
Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity
supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues
to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. California is projected
to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter
of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California.
Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of
rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates
the need for additional and on-site fire protection features.
D.
These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread
of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation.
These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels
of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems
and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department
response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants
and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin.
Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting
by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
(ii)
Topographical conditions.
A.
Natural; slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout
the foothills of Orange County. The elevation change cause by the
hills creates the geological foundation on which communities with
Orange County is built and will continue to build. With much of the
populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur steeper
slopes and greater constraints in terrain.
B.
Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive
topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County.
C.
These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which
places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk and
makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing
systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.
(iii)
Geological conditions. The Orange County region
is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and
near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be
capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size
that the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake
faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange
County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County
was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3
magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area from
Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another
earthquake occurred in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault
line. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended
by the state of California, Department of Conservation.
A.
Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic
flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively
impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely
to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind
section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists
a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors
of buildings. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted
in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined
with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department
was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult
to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during
the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional
fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building
occupants. State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report
(Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the NewportInglewood Fault
Zone, page 59), "unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake
standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being
legally unsafe."
B.
Road circulation features located throughout the County also make
amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major
roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers
and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street, and storm drain design
accompanies with occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding
and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable.
There are areas in Orange County that naturally have extended emergency
response times that exceed the 5-minute goal.
C.
Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that reduce
the expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes in
contact with soils are utilized.
D.
Portions of the County contain active or former oil production fields.
These areas contain a variety of naturally occurring gasses, liquids
and vapors. These compounds present toxicity or flammability hazards
to building occupants. Evaluation of these hazards and the risks they
pose to development is necessary implement appropriate mitigation.
Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development
separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected
infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it
is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate
extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with
reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structure. Additional
fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of
firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire
Authority.
(2)
Amendments.
(i)
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration. Chapter 1 General Requirements. Adopt Chapter 1 in its entirety, with the exception of Section 112, and with the following amendments:
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Section 112.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows:
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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 shall fail to comply with any issued orders or notices
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 subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the
OCFA Prevention Field Services adopted fee schedule. Each day that
a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed
a separate offense.
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Section 112.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor is hereby added as
follows:
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112.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining
any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall
permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their
control shall be guilty of an infraction. Persons who fail to take
immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered
or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative
are guilty of a misdemeanor.
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(ii)
Chapter 2 Definitions. Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
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Section 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding
"OCFA," and "Spark Arrester" as follows:
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202 General Definitions
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OCFA. Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.
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SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible
material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following
conditions:
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1.
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Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris
from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance
with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
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2.
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Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California
Building Code Chapter 28.
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(iii)
Chapter 3 General Requirements. Adopt Chapter 3 in its entirety, with the exception of Sections 308.1.4, 311.5 through 311.5.5, 318, and 319, and with the following amendments:
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Section 304.1.2 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows:
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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. Type, amount, arrangement, and maintenance
of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior slope, or similarly
hazardous area shall be in accordance with OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation
Management Guideline—Technical Design for New Construction,
Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program."
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Section 305.6 Hazardous Conditions is hereby added as follows:
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305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning wood or other
solid fuel are not allowed when any of the following conditions applies:
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1.
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when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH and relative humidity
is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared.
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2.
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when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code
official, or a public announcement is made.
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No outdoor fires using any fuel type are permitted when predicted
sustained winds exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard
as determined by the fire code official.
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Section 305.7 Disposal of rubbish is hereby added as follows:
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305.7 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste
material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in
accordance with Section 307.2.1.
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Section 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR
FIRE-PLACES is hereby revised as follows:
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SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE
RINGS, AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
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Sections 307.6 Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or
similar devices used at Group R occupancies is hereby added as follows:
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307.6 Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar
devices used at Group R occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits,
fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies
shall comply with this section.
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Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended
solely for cooking.
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Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:
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307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and
similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are
allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is
designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel.
At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall
not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends
vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies,
the minimum distance shall be ten feet. Where a permanent Building
Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction
may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the
vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have
a spark arrester as defined in Section 202.
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Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural
gas or liquefied-petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:
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307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or
liquefied-petroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood
or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California
Building Code with clearance from combustible construction and building
openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained
within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face
of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting
sparks.
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The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed
within 25 feet of combustible structures unless within an approved
permanent fireplace, Conditions which could cause a fire to spread
within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated
prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall
be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device
to arrest sparks shall be located at least 3′ from combustible
construction at R-3 occupancies,
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2.
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Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device
to arrest sparks, shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible
structures at other R occupancies.
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Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:
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307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid
fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire
Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations
where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification
zone.
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2.
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Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location
or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.
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Section 324 Fuel modification requirements for new construction
is hereby added as follows:
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324 Fuel modification requirements for new construction. All
new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous
combustible vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the
requirements of OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management Guideline –
Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and
Maintenance Program."
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Section 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways
is hereby added as follows:
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325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The
fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3,048
mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which
are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to
be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement
shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the
roadway surfaces.
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Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or
cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar
plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means
of readily transmitting fire.
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Section 326 Unusual circumstances is hereby added as follows:
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326 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend
enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require
reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of
this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the
following conditions exist:
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Difficult terrain.
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2.
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Danger of erosion.
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3.
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Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources
agencies, California Native Plant Society and county-approved list
of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
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4.
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Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
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5.
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Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with
the clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.
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Section 327 Use of equipment is hereby added as follows:
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327 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section,
no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or
adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which
uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester as defined in Section 202 maintained in effective working
order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the
prevention of fire.
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Exceptions:
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Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors,
buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject
to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as
defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.
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2.
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Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all
exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is
no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good
mechanical condition.
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Section 327.1 Use of equipment and devices generating heat,
sparks or open flames is hereby added as follows:
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327.1 Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open
flames. During any time of the year within Wildfire Risk Areas, within
or immediately adjacent to any forest- or brush-covered land or non-irrigated
grass-covered land, no person shall use or operate any welding equipment,
cutting torches, tar pots, grinding devices, or other tools or equipment
that may produce a spark, fire, or flame that could result in a wildfire
without doing the following:
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First clearing away all flammable material, including snags,
from the area around such operation for a distance of 30 feet or other
approved method to reduce fire spread into the wildlands. If 30 foot
clearing cannot be achieved, then an alternate method shall be approved
by the AHJ prior to work starting.
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2.
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Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall
length of not less than 46 inches and one backpack pump water-type
fire extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate
area during the operation.
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3.
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Stop work when winds are 8 MPH or greater during periods when
relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been
declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was
caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when such fires
present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.
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4.
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Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediate in case of fire.
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Section 327.2 Spark arresters is hereby added as follows:
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327.2 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with Section
202, and when affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles
subject to Section 324 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner
as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable
material.
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(iv)
Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness. Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness. Adopt only the sections, subsections, and amendment listed below:
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Section 407.5 is revised as follows:
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407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required
by the fire code official, each application for a permit shall OCFA's
Chemical Classification Packet in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.
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(v)
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features. Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
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Section 501.1 Scope is revised as follows:
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501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures
and premises shall comply with this chapter and, where required by
the fire code official, with OCFA Guideline B-09, "Fire Master Plan
for Commercial & Residential Development."
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Section 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings
is revised as follows:
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510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All
new buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders
within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the
public safety communication systems utilized by the jurisdiction,
measured at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require
improvement of the existing public safety communication systems. The
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System shall comply with the Orange
County Sheriff's Department, Communications and Technology Division
guidelines and specifications and, where the functionality or performance
requirements in the California Fire Code are more stringent, this
code.
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Exceptions:
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In buildings or structures where it is determined by the fire
code official that the radio coverage system is not needed, including
but not limited to the following:
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Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the Building
Official and OCFA for buildings and structures undergoing extensive
remodel and/or expansion.
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b.
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Elevators.
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c.
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Structures that meet all of the following:
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Three stories or less, and
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ii.
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Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
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iii.
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Do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story.
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Structures that meet all of the following:
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Residential structures four stories or less, and
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Constructed of wood, and
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Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
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Are not built integral to an above ground multi-story parking
structure.
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Should a structure that is three stories or less and 50,000
square feet or smaller on any single story include subterranean storage
or parking, then this ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean
areas.
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In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required
and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative
impact on the normal operations of the facility, the fire code official
shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency
radio coverage system.
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(vii)
Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features. Chapter
7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features is adopted in its entirety as
amended by SFM.
(viii)
Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings. Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings
is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.
(ix)
Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. Adopt Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems is adopted
in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:
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Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows:
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903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in
buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following
conditions exists:
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New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of
Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.19, an automatic fire-extinguishing
system shall also be installed in all occupancies when the total building
area, as defined in Section 202, exceeds 5,000 square-feet (465 square-meters),
or more than two stories in height.
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Exception: Subject to approval by the Fire Code Official, open
parking garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California
Building Code that are smaller than the area specified in Section
903.2.10(3) or 903.2.10.1 of the California Fire Code.
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Existing buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions
of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an
existing building when an addition occurs and one of the following
conditions exists:
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a.
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When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area,
and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet.
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b.
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When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet and the resulting
building area exceeds 5000 square feet.
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c.
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An additional story is added above the second floor regardless
of fire areas or allowable area.
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Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with
Section 903.2.8(2).
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Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby revised as follows (subject
to possible modification for each city).
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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:
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New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all new buildings.
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Existing R-3 buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
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When the floor area of alterations within any two-year period
exceeds 50 percent of gross floor area of the existing structure and
the building gross floor area exceeds 5,500 square feet; or:
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When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated,
and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code
Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler
system would be similar as in a new building.
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Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby
added as follows:
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903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically
calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water
supply capacity.
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Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and when required
by the fire code official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed
the water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
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TABLE 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically Calculated Systems
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(x)
Chapter 10 Means of Egress. Chapter 10 Means of
Egress is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.
(xi)
Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Adopt
only those sections and subsections adopted by SFM.
(xii)
Chapter 12 Energy Systems. Chapter 12 Energy Systems
is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.
(xiii)
Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities. Chapter 20 Aviation
Facilities is adopted in its entirety.
(xiv)
Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning. Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning
is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.
(xv)
Chapter 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations. Chapter 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations is adopted in its
entirety as amended by SFM.
(xvi)
Chapter 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages. Chapter 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages is
adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.
(xvii)
Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes. Chapter 24 Flammable
Finishes is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.
(xviii)
Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening. Chapter
25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is not adopted.
(xix)
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging. Chapter
26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging is not adopted.
(xx)
Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities. Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities is adopted in its
entirety.
(xxi)
Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass
and Woodworking Facilities. Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial,
Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in its entirety
with the following amendments:
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Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised as follows:
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2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections
105.6 and 105.6.29.
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Section 2808.2 Storage site is hereby revised as follows:
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2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid
ground, elevated soil lifts or other all-weather surface. Sites shall
be thoroughly cleaned, and approval obtained from the fire code official
before transferring products to the site.
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Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby revised as follows:
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2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height,
50 feet in width and 100 feet in length.
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Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the
pile size to be increased where a fire protection plan is provided
for approval that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
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1.
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Storage yard areas and materials-handling equipment selection,
design and arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and
protection principles.
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2.
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Factor that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified
in the plan, and control of the various factors shall be identified
and implemented, including provisions for monitoring the internal
condition of the pile.
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3.
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The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting
to the public fire department; and facilities needed by the fire department
for fire extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants.
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4.
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Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads
to the top of the piles shall be established, identified and maintained.
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5.
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Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included
as part of an effective fire prevention maintenance program.
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Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided
and shall be installed in accordance with this code. The increase
of the pile size shall be based upon the capabilities of the installed
fire protection system and features.
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Section 2808.4 Pile separation is hereby revised as follows:
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2808.4. Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent
piles by minimum distance of 20 feet. Additionally, piles shall have
a minimum separation of 100 feet from combustible vegetation.
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Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised as follows:
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2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection
shall be provided in conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that
pass under a pile. Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor
systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required
to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning/smoldering
areas.
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Section 2808.9 Material-handling equipment is hereby revised
as follows:
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2808.9 Material-handling equipment. All material-handling equipment
operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained
with an approved spark arrester. Approved material-handling equipment
shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines
and raw product during fire-fighting operations.
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Section 2808.11 Temperature control is hereby added as follows:
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2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall be monitored
and maintained as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.
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Section 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control is hereby added as
follows:
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2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when
internal temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Section 2808.11.2 New material temperature control is hereby
added as follows:
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2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered
to the facility shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry
prior to taking delivery. Material with temperature exceeding 165
degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the site. New loads shall
comply with the requirements of this chapter and be monitored to verify
that the temperature remains stable.
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Section 2808.12 Water availability is hereby added as follows:
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2808.12 Water availability. Facilities with over 2500 cubic
feet shall provide a water supply. The minimum fire flow shall be
no less than 500 GPM @ 20 psi for a minimum of 1 hour duration for
pile heights up to 6 feet and 2 hour duration for pile heights over
6 feet. If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply with
storage tank(s) shall be provided for fire suppression. The water
supply tank(s) shall provide a minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per
pile (maximum 30,000 gallons) for piles not exceeding 6 feet in height
and 5000 gallons per pile (maximum 60,000) for piles exceeding 6 feet
in height. Water tank(s) shall not be used for any other purpose unless
the required fire flow is left in reserve within the tank at all times.
An approved method shall be provided to maintain the required amount
of water within the tank(s).
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Section 2808.13 Tipping area is hereby added as follows:
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2808.13 Tipping areas shall comply with the following:
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1.
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Tipping areas shall not exceed a maximum area of 50 feet by
50 feet.
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2.
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Material within a tipping area shall not exceed 5 feet in height
at any time.
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3.
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Tipping areas shall be separated from all piles by a 20 foot
wide fire access lane.
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4.
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A fire hydrant or approved fire water supply outlet shall be
located within 150 feet of all points along the perimeter of the tipping
area.
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5.
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All material within a tipping area shall be processed within
5 days of receipt.
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Section 2808.14 Emergency contact is hereby added as follows:
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2808.14 Emergency contact. The contact information of a responsible
person or persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall
be posted at the entrance to the facility for responding units. The
responsible party should be available to respond to the business in
emergency situation.
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Section 2808.15 Maximum grid of piles and rows is hereby added
as follows:
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2808.15 Maximum grid of piles and rows. Rows of piles shall
not exceed 500 feet by 500 feet. Grids shall be separated by a minimum
50 foot clear space used for no other purpose.
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2808.16 Push-out/clear area is hereby added as follows:
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2808.16 Push-out/clear area Piles exceeding 20 cubic yards shall
be provided with push-out areas. Push-out areas shall be maintained
clear at all times to allow for the largest pile to be spread out
to a depth of 2 feet in height. Push-out areas shall be located within
250 feet of all edges of any pile and shall be located a minimum of
20 feet from any building.
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(xxiii)
Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings. Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings is adopted in its entirety
without amendments.
(xxiv)
Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens. Chapter 30 Industrial
Ovens is adopted in its entirety.
(xxv)
Chapter 31 Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and
Other Membrane Structures. Chapter 31 Temporary Special Event
Structures and Other Membrane Structures is adopted in its entirety
as amended by SFM.
(xxvi)
Chapter 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage. Chapter
32 High-Piled Combustible Storage is adopted in its entirety as amended
by SFM.
(xxvii)
Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition. Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition is adopted
in its entirety.
(xxviii)
Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage. Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage is adopted in its entirety
as amended by SFM.
(xxix)
Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work. Chapter 35
Welding and Other Hot Work is adopted in its entirety.
(xxx)
Chapter 36 Marinas. Chapter 36 Marinas is adopted
in its entirety.
(xxxi)
Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers. Chapter 37 Combustible
Fibers is adopted in its entirety.
(xxxii)
Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities. Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities is adopted in its
entirety.
(xxxiii)
Chapter 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines. Chapter 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines is adopted in
its entirety.
(xxxiv)
Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production
Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production
Locations. Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production
Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production
Locations is adopted in its entirety.
(xxxv)
Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire
Areas. Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface
Fire Areas is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment:
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Section 4903.3 Fuel modification plans is hereby added as follows:
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4903.3 Fuel modification plans. Fuel modification plans shall
be reviewed and approved by OCFA for all new buildings to be built
or installed in a wildfire risk area. Plans shall meet the criteria
set forth in OCFA Guideline C 05 "Vegetation Management Guideline –
Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and
Maintenance Program."
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(xxxvi)
Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials – General Provisions. Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials – General Provisions is adopted
in its entirety with the following amendments.
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Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS),
is hereby revised as follows:
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5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where
required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall
include. Orange County Fire Authority's Chemical Classification Guideline,
which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans,
and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises.
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Section 5003.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances is hereby
added as follows:
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5003.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances. No person shall use
or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess
of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500
et seq.) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed property.
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(xxxvii)
Chapter 51 Aerosols. Chapter 51 Aerosols is
adopted in its entirety.
(xxxviii)
Chapter 53 Compressed Gases. Chapter 53 Compressed
Gases is adopted in its entirety.
(xxxix)
Chapter 54 Corrosive Materials. Chapter 54
Corrosive materials is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.
(xl)
Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids. Chapter 55 Cryogenic
Fluids is adopted in its entirety.
(xli)
Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks. Chapter 56
Explosives and Fireworks is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
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Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:
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5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays, regardless of mortar,
device, or shell size, shall be electrically fired.
| |
|
Section 5608.3 Application for permit is hereby added as follows:
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5608.3 Application for permit. A diagram of the grounds on which
the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks
are to be discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch
of shell size, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means
of transportation, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained,
the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone line, or
other overhead obstructions shall be provided to OCFA.
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(xlii)
Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Chapter
57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids is adopted in its entirety as
amended by SFM.
(xliii)
Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids. Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids is adopted
in its entirety as amended by SFM.
(xliv)
Chapter 59 Flammable Solids. Chapter 59 Flammable
Solids is adopted in its entirety.
(xlv)
Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials. Chapter
60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety.
(xlvi)
Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases. Chapter 61
Liquefied Petroleum Gases is adopted in its entirety.
(xlvii)
Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides. Chapter 62 Organic
Peroxides is adopted in its entirety.
(xlviii)
Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing
Cryogenic Fluids. Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases,
and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety.
(xlix)
Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials. Chapter 64 Pyrophoric
Materials is adopted in its entirety.
(l)
Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics. Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics is adopted in
its entirety.
(li)
Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials. Chapter
66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials is adopted in its entirety.
(lii)
Chapter 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids. Chapter
67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids is adopted in its entirety.
(liii)
Chapter 80 Referenced Standards. Chapter 80 Referenced
Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
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NFPA 13, 2022 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems is hereby amended as follows:
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Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:
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16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved
type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet
from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a
private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The
size of piping and the number of 2½″ 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 or as approved. When
the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including
inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four
2½″ inlets shall be provided.
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Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
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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:
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(1)
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Quick-response type as defined in Section 3.6.4.8
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(2)
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Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of
Section 8.4.5
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(3)
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Quick response CMSA sprinklers
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(4)
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ESFR sprinklers
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(5)
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Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions
to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers
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(6)
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Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response
sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
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Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:
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9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation
shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code
official.
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|
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:
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Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
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7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control
valves installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary,
or remote station alarm service.
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NFPA 14, 2019 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
is hereby amended as follows:
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Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
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|
NFPA 24, 2019 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private
Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
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Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:
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6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water
supplies shall be painted OSHA red.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior
of the building may be left unpainted.
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2.
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Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the
only control valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted
red.
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Section 6.2.9 is hereby amended as follows:
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All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection
systems shall be arranged in accordance with one of the following
so that they can be isolated:
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|
(1)
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A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m)
from the building.
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(a)
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For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator
valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m)
but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing
the post indicator valve.
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(2)
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A wall post indicator valve.
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(3)
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An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section
6.4.
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(4)
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A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not
less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building.
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(a)
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For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer
with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed
closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as
the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
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(5)
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Control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from
the exterior.
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(6)
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Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from
the exterior.
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Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
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10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased
per AWWA C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected
with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends of the tube
or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and
be sealed with 2-inchwide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing
does not meet the requirements of this section.
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Exception: 304 or 316 stainless steel pipe and fittings
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Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:
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|
10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly
coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material after installation.
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Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless
steel.
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Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
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10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316
stainless steel.
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Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby deleted.
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(liv)
Appendices.
Appendix A is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix B is adopted in its entirety with amendments outlined
in Guideline B-09.
Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix D is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix E is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix F is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix G is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix H is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix I is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix J is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix K is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix L is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix M is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix N is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix O is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
(Ord. No. 1202, §§ 1,
2, 11-14-22)
