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HUNTINGTON BEACH
HUNTINGTON BEACH FIRE DEPTARTMENT
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CODE REQUIREMENTS
DATE:
PROJECT NAME:
ENTITLEMENTS:
PROJECT LOCATION:
PLANNER:
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL:
PLAN REVIEWER-FIRE:
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
FEBRUARY 4, 2008
SEAWIND VILLAGE APARTMENTS
INITIAL PLAN ZONING REVIEW NO 08-01
15555 HUNTINGTON VILLAGE DRIVE, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
TESS NGUYEN, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
(714) 374-1744/ tnguyen@surfcity-hb.org
LEE CALDWELL, FIRE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
(714) 536-5531/ Icaldwell surfcit -hb.or
TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO
AN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT-A NEW 7,500 SF
CLUBHOUSE/RECREATION CENTER AND 10 ADDITIONAL
RESIDENTIAL UNITS ABOVE THE LARGE PARKING STRUCTURE
(EAST SIDE OF PROPERTY) AND ADDITIONAL PARKING NEXT TO
AND ABOVE THE SMALL PARKING STRUCTURE (WEST SIDE OF
PROPERTY).
The following is a list of code requirements deemed applicable to the proposed project based on plans
received and dated January 24, 2008. The list is intended to assist the applicant by identifying
requirements which must be satisfied during the various stages of project permitting and implementation.
If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please contact the Plan Reviewer- Fire- LEE
CALDWELL, FIRE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST.
PRIOR TO DEMOLITION, GRADING, SITE DEVELOPMENT, ISSUANCE OF GRADING
PERMITS, BUILDING PERMITS, AND/OR CONSTRUCTION , THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE
REQUIRED:
a. Fire Access Roads shall be provided and maintained in compliance with City
Specification # 401, Minimum Standards for Fire Apparatus Access. Driving area shall be
capable of supporting a fire apparatus (75,000 lbs and 12,000 lb point load). Minimum fire
access road width is twenty-four feet (24') wide, with thirteen feet six inches (13' 6")
vertical clearance. Fire access roads fronting commercial buildings shall be a minimum
width of twenty-six feet (26') wide, with thirteen feet six inches (13' 6") vertical clearance.
For Fire Department approval, reference and demonstrate compliance with City
Specification # 401 Minimum Standards for Fire Apparatus Access on the plans. (FD)
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b. Fire Apparatus Turn-Around. An emergency access gate currently exists at the south
end of the west fire access road. Proof of reciprocal access with the adjoining property to
the south needs to be provided for this gate. This gate needs to have Fire Department-
approved Knox access. If these items can not be provided, this fire lane will need to be
brought up to current city specification design. Due to the,.depth of the fire lane, a
hammerhead turn-around conforming to City Specification # 401 Minimum Standards for
Fire Apparatus Access would be required at the southernmost end. (FD)
c Fire Access Road Turns and Corners shall be designed with a minimum inner radius of
seventeen feet (17') and a minimum outer radius of forty five feet (45') per City
Specification # 401 Minimum Standards for Fire Apparatus Access. For Fire Department
approval, reference and demonstrate compliance with City Specification # 401 Minimum
Standards for Fire Apparatus Access on the plans (FD)
d. Maximum Grade For Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall not exceed 10%. (FD)
e Fire Lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted, marked, and
maintained per City Specification #415, Fire Lanes Signage and Markings on Private,
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Properties. The site plan shall clearly identify all
red fire lane curbs, both in location and length of run. The location of fire lane signs shall
be depicted. No parking shall be allowed in the designated 24 foot wide fire apparatus
access road or supplemental fire access per City Specification # 415. For Fire
Department approval, reference and demonstrate compliance with City Specification #
401 Minimum Standards for Fire Apparatus Access on the plans. (FD)
f. Secured Automated Vehicle Entry Gates (Residential) shall utilize a combination
"Strobe-Activated Switch" and "Knox Manual Key Switch", and comply with City
Specification # 403, Fire Access for Pedestrian or Vehicular Security Gates & Buildings.
Reference compliance with City Specification # 403 Fire Access for Pedestrian or
Vehicular Security Gates & Buildings in the plan notes. (FD)
g. Domestic Water Line. NOTE: An eight inch (8") domestic water line is located on the
west side of the project property and will be impacted by the proposed expansion of the
parking structure. Huntington Beach Public Works must be contacted for their input
regarding this line. (Huntington Beach Public Works - Lili Hernandez 374-5386) (FD)
h. Fire Hydrants are required. Hydrants must be portrayed on the site plan. Hydrants shall
be installed and in service before combustible construction begins. Installation of
hydrants and service mains shall meet NFPA 13 and 24, 2002 Edition, Huntington Beach
Fire Code Appendix B and C, and City Specification # 407 Fire Hydrant Installation
Standards requirements. Maximum allowed velocity of fire flow in supply piping is 12 fps.
Plans shall be submitted to Public Works and approved by the Public Works and Fire
Departments. For Fire Department approval, portray the fire hydrants and reference
compliance with NFPA 13 and 24, 2002 Edition, Huntington Beach Fire Code Appendix B
and C, and City Specification #407 Fire Hydrant Installation Standards in the plan notes.
NOTE: A fire hydrant may need to be relocated, depending on project design. (FD)
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Fire Alarm System is required. For Fire Department approval, shop drawings shall be
submitted to the Fire Department as separate plans for permits and approval. For Fire
Department approval, reference and demonstrate compliance with UBC 305.9 on the
plans. A C-10 electrical contractor, certified in fire alarm systems, must certify the system
is operational annually. (FD)
J.Modification, additions, or deletions to an existing fire alarm system shall require
that separate plans (three sets) shall be submitted to the Fire Department for permits and
approval. Any extended interruption of the fire alarm system operation will require a "fire
watch", approved by the Fire Department. (FD)
k. Automatic Fire Sprinklers are required. NFPA13 Automatic fire sprinkler systems are
required per Huntington Beach Fire Code for new buildings with "fire areas" 5000 square
feet or more or for buildings 10,000 square feet or more. An addition of square footage to
an existing building also triggers this requirement.
Separate plans (three sets) shall be submitted to the Fire Department for permits and
approval. The system shall provide water flow, tamper and trouble alarms, manual pull stations,
horns and strobes, and 24-hour central station monitoring.
Automatic fire sprinkler systems must be maintained operational at all times, with
maintenance inspections performed quarterly and the system serviced every five years
by a state licensed C-16 Fire Protection Contractor.
For Fire Department approval, reference that a fire sprinkler system will be installed in
compliance with the Huntington Beach Fire Code, NFPA 13, and City Specification # 420
- Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in the plan notes.
NOTE: When buildings under construction are more than one (1) story in height and
required to have automatic fire sprinklers, the fire sprinkler system shall be installed and
operational to protect all floors lower than the floor currently under construction. Fire
sprinkler systems for the current floor under construction shall be installed, in-service,
inspected and approved prior to beginning construction on the next floor above.
NOTE: Significant changes to the Huntington Beach Fire Code have occurred as of
January 1, 2008 as a result of the adoption of the International Fire and Building Codes
by the State of California. An option may be available to the applicant to demise a portion
of the structure with a rated fire barrier. Fire sprinklers will be required for fire areas 5000
square feet or greater or combined floor areas 10,000 square feet or greater per adopted
Huntington Beach Fire Department amendments. (FD)
1. Modification, additions, or deletions to an existing automatic fire sprinkler system
or fire alarm system shall require that separate plans (three sets) shall be submitted to
the Fire Department for permits and approval. Any extended interruption of the fire
sprinkler system operation will require a "fire watch", approved by the Fire Department.
Reference compliance with City Specification # 420 - Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
and NFPA 13 in the plan notes. (FD)
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m Five Year Certification. Automatic fire sprinkler systems must be maintained operational
at all times, with maintenance inspections performed quarterly and the system serviced
every five years by a state licensed C-16 Fire Protection Contractor. (FD)
n. Class I Standpipes (2 '/2" NFH connections) are required at each stairway. The
standpipe system in stairwells cannot protrude into, impede, or compromise the H.B.B.C.
"Exit Width" requirements. For Fire Department approval, reference and portray Class 1
standpipes at each stairway in the plan notes. (FD)
o Fire Department Connections (FDC) to the automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be
located to the front of the building, at least 25 feet from and no farther than 150 feet of a
properly rated fire hydrant. (FD)
p NPFA 13 Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems Supply shall be from a dedicated fire
water service installed per Fire Department, Public Works, and Water Division
Standards. The dedicated fire water service connection shall be a minimum of four
inches (4") in size. Depending on fire sprinkler system demands, larger water service
may be required. Separate plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for
approval and permits, and must be completed prior to issuance of a grading permit. The
dedicated fire water service off-site improvements shall be shown on a precise grading
plan, prepared by a Licensed Civil Engineer. Contact Huntington Beach Public Works
Department (714-536-5431) for offsite water improvement requirements. (FD)
q On-Site Fire Service Piping (FSP) Application for permit shall be made for on-site Fire
Service Piping (FSP), including but not limited to, private fire service mains and
underground sprinkler laterals. Maximum allowed velocity of fire flow in supply piping is
12 fps. Additionally, application for permit shall be made for fire protections systems
(sprinklers, alarms, chemical, fire pumps, etc.) as applicable.
Permits may be obtained at the City of Huntington Beach Department Fire Department by
completing a Fire Permit Form (available at Fire Administration) and submitting such
plans and specifications as required by the bureau of fire prevention. A permit
constitutes permission to begin work in accordance with approved plans and
specifications. The permit fee includes plan checking and inspections by an authorized
fire prevention inspector. Development reviews/approvals by the bureau of fire
prevention during planning do not constitute approval to perform FSP or fire protection
system work, unless otherwise noted. (FD)
r. Connection to the Public Water Supply - Separate plans shall be submitted to the
Public Works Department detailing the connection, piping, valves and back-flow
prevention assembly (DDCA) for approval and permits. Approval by Public Works and the
Fire Department must be completed prior to issuance of a grading permit. The dedicated
private fire water service off-site improvements shall be shown on a precise grading plan,
prepared by a Licensed Civil Engineer. (FD)
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s. Trash Dumpsters or containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards (40.5 cubic
feet) or more shall not be stored in buildings or placed within 5 feet of combustible walls,
openings or combustible roof eave lines unless protected by an approved fire sprinkler
system. HBFC 1103.2.2 For Fire Department approval, reference and demonstrate
compliance with HBFC 1103.2.2 (FD)
t. Fire Extinguishers shall be installed and located in all areas to comply with Huntington
Beach Fire Code standards found in City Specification #424. The minimum required dry
chemical fire extinguisher size is 2A 1 OBC and shall be installed within 75 feet travel
distance to all portions of the building. Extinguishers are required to be serviced or
replaced annually. (FD)
U. Main Secured Building Entries shall utilize a KNOX® Fire Department Access Key Box,
installed and in compliance with City Specification #403, Fire Access for Pedestrian or
Vehicular Security Gates & Buildings. Please contact the Huntington Beach Fire
Department Administrative Office at (714) 536-5411 for information. Reference
compliance with City Specification #403 - KNOX® Fire Department Access in the building
plan notes. (FD)
v Fire Sprinkler System Controls access shall be provided, utilizing a KNOX® Fire
Department Access Key Box, installed and in compliance with City Specification #403,
Fire Access for Pedestrian or Vehicular Security Gates & Buildings. The approximate
location of the system controls shall be noted on the plans. Reference compliance in the
plan notes. (FD)
w. Secondary Emergency Access Gates serving courtyards, paseos, and all project pool
or spa areas must be secured with KNOX® Fire Department Access Key Box in
addition to association or facility locks (if any). For Fire Department approval, reference
compliance with City Specification # 403 Fire Access for Pedestrian or Vehicular Security
Gates & Buildings in the plan notes. (FD)
X. Elevators shall be sized to accommodate an ambulance gurney. Minimum interior
dimensions are 7 feet (84") wide by 4 feet 3 inches (51") deep. Minimum door opening
dimensions are 3 feet 6 inches (42") wide right or left side opening. Center opening
doors require a 4 feet 6 inches (54") width. For Fire Department approval, reference and
demonstrate compliance on the building plans. (FD)
Y.Subterranean Parking Garage Ventilation Systems must have emergency smoke
evacuation capability. A zoned, mechanical smoke and combustible products removal
system, with manual controls for firefighters located in the fire control room shall be
provided. This shall include an emergency power source. System shall also comply with
Building Code and be adequate to exhaust carbon monoxide (CO). (FD)
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Z. Enhanced Communication Systems are required for Fire Department and Police
Department communications in Subterranean Parking Garages. Repeater type radio
systems as specified by the Fire and Police Departments shall provide adequate
communication inside the parking garages, from inside the garages to the exterior, and
to/from the fire control rooms. (FD)
aa. On-Slope Located Fire Equipment. Fire Hydrants, backflow devices (DDCA), Fire
Department Connections (FDC) and other related fire devices located in bermed or
sloped areas must be enclosed in retaining walls, providing flat access to the equipment.
(FD)
bb. Structure or Building Address Assignments. The Planning Department shall review
and make address assignments. The individual dwelling units shall be identified with
numbers per City Specification # 409 Street Naming and Address Assignment Process.
For Fire Department approval, reference compliance with City Specification #409 Street
Naming and Address Assignment Process in the plan notes. (FD)
cc. Commercial Building Address Numbers shall be installed to comply with City
Specification #428, Premise Identification. Building address number sets are required on
front and rear of the structure and shall be a minimum of six inches (6") high with one and
one half inch (1 W) brush stroke. Note: Units shall be identified with numbers per City
Specification # 409 Street Naming and Address Assignment Process. (FD)
dd. Individual Units Addresses. Individual units shall be identified and numbered per City
Specification # 409 Street Naming and Address Assignment Process through the
Planning Department. Unit address numbers shall be a minimum of four inches (4")
affixed to the units front door in a contrasting color. For Fire Department approval,
reference compliance with City Specification #409 Street Naming and Address
Assignment Process, in the plan notes and portray the address and unit number of the
individual occupancy area. (FD)
ee. GIS Mapping Information shall be provided to the Fire Department in compliance with
GIS Department CAD Submittal Guideline requirements. Minimum submittals shall
include the following:
> Site plot plan showing the building footprint.
> Specify the type of use for the building
> Location of electrical, gas, water, sprinkler system shut-offs.
Fire Sprinkler Connections (FDC) if any.
> Knox Access locations for doors, gates, and vehicle access.
> Street name and address.
Final site plot plan shall be submitted in the following digital format and shall include the
following:
Submittal media shall be via CD rom to the Fire Department.
Shall be in accordance with County of Orange Ordinance 3809.
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File format shall be in shp, AutoCAD, AUTOCAD MAP (latest possible release )
drawing file - DWG (preferred) or Drawing Interchange File -.DXF.
Data should be in NAD83 State Plane, Zone 6, Feet Lambert Conformal Conic
Projection.
Separate drawing file for each individual sheet.
In compliance with Huntington Beach Standard Sheets, drawing names, pen colors,
and layering convention. and conform to City of Huntington Beach Specification # 409
- Street Naming and Addressing.
For specific GIS technical requirements, contact the Huntington Beach GIS Department at
(714) 536- 5531.
For Fire Department approval, reference compliance with GIS Mapping Information in
the building plan notes. (FD)
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MAINTAINED DURING CONSTRUCTION:
a Fire/Emergency Access And Site Safety shall be maintained during project construction phases in
compliance with City Specification #426, Fire Safety Requirements for Construction Sites. (FD)
OTHER:
a. Discovery of additional soil contamination or underground pipelines, etc., must be reported to the
Fire Department immediately and the approved work plan modified accordingly in compliance
with City Specification #431-92 Soil Clean-Up Standards. (FD)
b. Outside City Consultants The Fire Department review of this project and subsequent plans may
require the use of City consultants. The Huntington Beach City Council approved fee schedule
allows the Fire Department to recover consultant fees from the applicant, developer or other
responsible party. (FD)
Fire Department City Specifications may be obtained at:
Huntington Beach Fire Department Administrative Office
City Hall 2000 Main Street, 5th floor
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
or through the City's website at www.surfcity-hb.org
If you have any questions, please contact the Fire Prevention Division at (714) 536-5411.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CODE REQUIREMENTS
DATE:
PROJECT NAME:
ENTITLEMENTS:
PROJECT LOCATION:
PROJECT PLANNER:
PLAN REVIEWER:
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
January 24, 2008
SEAWIND VILLAGE APARTMENTS
INITIAL PLAN ZONING REVIEW NO. 08-01
15555 HUNTINGTON VILLAGE DRIVE, HUNTINGTON BEACH
TESS NGUYEN, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
(714) 536-XXX/ XXXXX@surfcity-hb.org
TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO
AN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT-A NEW 7,500 SF
CLUBHOUSE/RECREATION CENTER AND 10 ADDITIONAL
RESIDENTIAL UNITS ABOVE THE LARGE PARKING STRUCTURE
(EAST SIDE OF PROPERTY) AND ADDITIONAL PARKING NEXT TO
AND ABOVE THE SMALL PARKING STRUCTURE (WEST SIDE OF
PROPERTY).
The following is a list of code requirements deemed applicable to the proposed project based on plans
received and dated January 3, 2008. The list is intended to assist the applicant by identifying
requirements which must be satisfied during the various stages of project permitting and implementation.
A list of conditions of approval adopted by the Planning Commission in conjunction with the requested
entitlement(s), if any, will also be provided upon final project approval. If you have any questions
regarding these requirements, please contact the Plan Reviewer.