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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #2865 y ORDINANCE NO. 2865 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 17 .56 THEREOF, AND ADDING THERETO NEW CHAPTER 17 .56 ENTITLED, "UNIFORM FIRE CODE" The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain as follows: SECTION 1 . Chapter 17 . 56 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby repealed. P SECTION 2. The Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding thereto new Chapter 17 .56 entitled, "Uniform Fire Code," to read as follows: 17. 56.010 Adoption. There is adopted by the City Council, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code and standards known as the Uniform Fire Code, including Appendices IA, IB, IIA� IIC� IIIA IIIC and IVA and amendments thereto, Y published b the Western Fire Chiefs P Association and the International Conference of Building Officials , being particularly the 1985 edition thereof and the whole thereof, save and except those portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended, of which code and standards not less than one ( 1 ) copy has been and is now filed in the office of the Fire Chief , and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which such Uniform Fire Code shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Huntington Beach and shall hereinafter be referred to in this chapter as the Huntington Beach Fire Code. 17 .56 .020 Definition. Wherever the word " jurisdiction" is used in the Huntington Beach Fire code, it shall mean the City of Huntington Beach. 17 .56 .030 Appeals. Whenever the Chief of the Fire Department shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a permit applied for , or when it is claimed that provisions of this code do not apply, or that the true intent and meaning of this code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant or permittee may appeal from the decision of the Chief of the Fire Department to the Huntington Beach Appeals Board within thirty ( 30 ) days from the date of the decision appealed. 1 . 17 . 56 .040 New Materials, Processes or occupancies -- Permits. The City Administrator , the Chief of the Fire Department, and the Chief of the Fire Prevention Division shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies which shall require permits in addition to those now enumerated in this code . The Chief of the Fire Prevention Division shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his office, and distribute copies to interested persons . 17 . 56 .050 Section 2 . 102 amended--Rules and Regulations. Section 2.102 is amended to read as follows: "Section 2. 102. The Chief , with the approval of the Administrator , is authorized to make and enforce such rules and regulations for the prevention and control of fires and fire hazards as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the intent of this code . At least one copy of such rules and regulations shall be available in the office of the Chief. " 17 .56.060 Section 4 . 101.44. amended--Tents and Air-Supported Structures. Section 4.101 is amended to read as follows: "44 . Tents , canopies and temporary membrane air-supported structures . To erect or operate a tent or air-supported temporary membrane structure havingan area in excess of 200 square feet q unless such structures are or any canopy is in excess of 400 square feet, except for structures used exclusively for camping . See Article 32. " 17.56.070 Section 10 . 203 amended -- Hydrant Use Approval. Section 10 .203 is amended to read as follows: "No person shall use or operate any hydrant or other valve installed on any water system intended for use by the Chief for fire suppression purposes and which is accessible to any public highway, alley or private way open to or generally used by the public, unless such person first secures a written permit for such P � P use from the City Water Department. This section does not apply to the use of a hydrant or other valve by a person employed by and authorized to make such use by the Water Department which supplies water to such hydrant or other valve. " 17 .56 .080 Section 10 . 207 (b) (d) (e) ( 1 ) amended--Access Roadways for Fire Apparatus. Section 10 .207 subsections b d e 1 are amended to read as follows : "Section 10.207 (b) Where Required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be required for every building hereafter constructed when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story is located more than 150 feet from fire department vehicle access . The roadways must conform to the established standards and specifications of the Huntington Beach Fire Department . a(d) Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all-weather 2 . driving capabilities . The surface shall be constructed to conform to the standards and specifications of the Huntington Beach Public Works Department. (e ) Width. The minimum unobstructed width of a fire apparatus access road shall be not less than 24 feet . Fire access streets, drives or roads adjacent to building fronts in commercial centers shall be not less than 27 feet. ( 1 ) Signs. When required, approved "NO PARKING" signs or other approved notices prohibiting obstructions shall be provided and maintained to conform to the standards and specifications of the Huntington Beach Fire Department. " 17 . 56 .090 Section 10 . 208 amended--Premises Identification. Section 10.2 88 is amended to read as follows: "Section 10.208. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Such numbers shall be superimposed on a contrasting background and shall comply with the following: (a) Individual dwellings, unit or space number shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height with a minimum 1/2 inch brushstroke. (b) Multi-family, industrial, and commercial complexes shall be a minimum of 10 inches in height with a minimum 1 1/2 inch brushstroke. " 17 .56 . 100 Section 10. 301 (a) (c) (e) amended--Fire Protection Systems Installation. Section 10.301 subsection (a) (c ) (e) are amended to read as follows: "Section 10.301(a) High Rise Buildings . Fire protection systems for high rise buildings shall conform to the established standards and specifications of the Huntington Beach Fire Department . ( c) Water Supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to all premises upon which buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed. Said water supply shall be installed to Huntington Beach Fire Department and Public Work Standards when any portion of the building protected is in excess of 150 feet from a water supply on a public street, there shall be provided, when required by the Chief, on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow. Water supply may consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks , elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed system capable of supplying the required fire flow. In setting the requirements for fire flow, the Chief may be guided by the standard published by the Insurance Services Office, "Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow. " 3 . The location, number and type of fire hydrants connected to a water supply capable of delivering the required fire flow shall be provided on the public street or on the site of the premises to be protected as required and approved by the Chief . All hydrants shall be accessible to the fire department apparatus by roadways meeting the requirements of Section 10 .207 . (e ) Approval and Testing. All fire alarm systems, fire hydrant systems, fire-extinguishing systems ( including automatic sprinklers ) , wet and dry standpipes, basement inlet pipes, and other fire-protection systems and appurtenances thereto shall meet the approval of the Fire Department as to installation and location and shall be subject to an annual test . Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to construction. A written record shall be maintained and made available to the inspection authority. " 17 .56. 110 Section 10 . 302 (a ) amended--Maintenance. Section 10 .302(a ) is amended to read as follows: "Section 10. 302(a) . General. Maintenance is amended by deletion of the Exception. " 17 .56.120 Section 10. 307 (d) amended--Installation of Fixed Fire Protection System. Section 10. 307(d) is amended to read as follows : Section 10. 307(d) Standards. Fire-extinguishing systems shall comply with U.B.C. Standards Nos. 38-1 and 38-2, Standards of the State Fire Marshal, and Standards of the Huntington Beach Fire Department. Whenever the codes conflict, the most restrictive shall apply. " "Section 10.307(d) Standards. Standards is also amended by deletion of the Exception. 17.56. 130 Section 10 .308(a) amended--Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems. Section 10. 308(a) is amended to read as follows: "Section 10.308(a) Where Required. An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed throughout the building when the gross floor area is greater than 5,000 square feet . For special provisions on hazardous chemicals and magnesium, and calcium carbide, see Sections 10 .301 and 45. 209 and Articles 48, 49 and 80. " 17.56 . 140 Section 10. 308 (b) amended--Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems, Section 10.308(b) is amended by the deletion of R-3 occupancies from this section. The rest of the subsection (b) is adopted intact. : 4 . "Section 308(b) All Occupancies Except Group M. Except for Group M occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed. " 17.56.150 Section 10.308 ( c) amended--Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems. Section 10.308( c) numbers 1, 3 and 5 are amended to read as follows and by adding thereto numbers 6 through 8 to read as follows: "Section 10.308(c) Group A Occupancies. 1 . Nightclubs, discos . Throughout all public assembly occupancies when the gross floor area is greater than 5,000 square feet, or when the occupant load is 150 persons or over and is used as a drinking or dining establishment. 3 . Exhibition and display rooms. Throughout the building when rooms are classified as Group A occupancies having more than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area which can be used for exhibition and display purposes . 5 . Other areas. Throughout the building where there is a stage or enclosed platform. 6 . Throughout the building where a portion of the building above the first floor is used for drinking and/or dining. 7 . Throughout the building when a portion of the building above the first floor is used for any assembly purpose, other than drinking and/or dining, with an occupant load of 50 or more persons . 8. Throughout all bowling alleys when the gross floor area is greater than 5,000 square feet. " 17. 56. 160 Section 10.308( d) amended--Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems. Section 10.308(d)l and 2 are amended to read as follows, and by adding thereto numbers 3 and 4 : "Section 10.308(d) Group B, Division 1 and 2 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed: 1 . In buildings used for high-piled combustible storage in accordance with the provisions of this code. 2. Throughout the building when the gross floor area is greater than 5,000 square feet or has an occupied floor more than 30 feet above grade, as determined by Department of Developmental Services , or when approved exterior ladder access cannot be provided to the third floor . Group B, Division 3 Occupancies . 3. Throughout the building of aircraft hangars not classified as Group H, Division 5 occupancies when gross floor area is greater than 5,000 square feet. 5. 4. Throughout any parking garage which does not qualify as open parking (see Section 709 UBC) . " 17 .56 .170 Section 10 . 308(e )3 amended--Automatic Fire- extinguishing Systems. Section 10.308(e)3 is amended by adding thereto number 3 to read as follows: "Section 10.308(e)3 Group E Occupancies . Division 3 . Throughout the building when areas are specified in California Administration Codes Title 19 and 24 . " 17 . 56. 180 Section 10. 308( f )4 amended--Automatic Fire- extinguishing Systems. Section 10.308(f)4 is amended to read as �I follows : "Section 10.308(f ) 4 Group H Occupancies . Division 4 . An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed throughout Group H Division 4 occupancies when the gross floor area is greater than 5,000 square feet, or is more than 1 story, or has a second floor or mezzanine. " 17 .56.190 Section 10 . 308(f )5 amended--Automatic fire- extinguishing Systems. Section 10 .308(f)5 is amended by adding thereto number 6 to read as follows : Group 6.f occupancies. Division 5 ( ) P H An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed throughout an aircraft repair hanger , not classified as a Group B-3 occupancy, when the gross floor area is greater than 5,000 square feet or has a second floor or mezzanine. " 17.56 .200 Section 10.308 (g) amended--Automatic fire- extinguishing Systems. Section 10 .308 (g) is hereto amended by adding the following: "Section 10.308 Group I Occu ancies. Automatic fire ( g) P p extinguishing systems shall be installed throughout the building g and all areas as specified in California Administrative Codes Titles 19 and 24. " 17 .56. 210 Section 10 . 308(h) amended--Automatic fire- extinguishing Systems. Section 10.308(h) is amended by adding thereto subsection (h) numbers 1 and 2 to read as follows: "Section 10. 308(h) Group R Occupancies. 1. Division 1. Hotels, motels, apartments and condominiums . An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed throughout when the gross floor area is greater than 5,000 square feet, or over 30 feet in height, or over 3 stories in height, or over 10 units per acre. 6 . 2. Division 3 . Dwellings and lodging homes . All automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in Group R Division 3 occupancies in areas specified by the standards of the Huntington Beach Fire Department when the gross floor area is greater than 5,000 square feet, or has an occupied floor over 3 stories, or is over 30 feet in height, as determined by Department of Developmental Services, or when approved exterior ladder access cannot be provided to the third floor . " 17 . 56 . 220 Section 10. 309 amended--Sprinkler System Alarms. Section 10 .309 is amended to read as follows: "Section 10.309. When serving more than 100 sprinklers, automatic sprinkler systems shall be supervised for water flow and valve tamper by an approved central, proprietary or remote station service or a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. " 17. 56. 230 Section 10. 310 amended--Permissible Sprinkler Omissions. Section 10.310 is amended by adding thereto number 6 to read as follows: "Section 10.310. 6. When the gross square footage of the building is divided into non-sprinklered required units by four (4 ) hour masonry fire resistive separation walls, the building will not require sprinklers . The 4-hour masonry walls must have no openings, must be parapeted 30" above roofline, and extend horizontally to separate exterior combustible cornices, canopies, etc. EXCEPTION: If 4-hour masonry walls are not extended horizontally, a 5 ' distance must be provided between the 4-hour masonry wall and exterior combustible cornices, canopies, etc. " 17 .56.240 Table 10 .311 amended--Standpipe Requirements. Table 10 .311 to read as follows: "Table 10. 311--Standpipe Requirements. Amend No. 5 under occupant heading to read as follows : Groups I , H, B-Div. 1, 2 or 3 occupancies and Group R, Div. 1 occupancies less than 4 stories in height but greater than 10,000 square feet gross floor area. Amend No. 5 under Nonsprinklered Building heading to read as follows: Open structures to be Class I and II . Amend No. 5 under Sprinklered Building heading to read as follows: Class III . Note: Partially sprinklered open structures shall be Class II and III . " 7 . 17 . 56 .250 Section 25. 106 (b) amended--Exit Doors. Section 25.106(b) is amended to read as follows: "Section 25. 106(b) Panic Hardware. 2 . In Group A, Divisions 2, 2 . 1 and 3 Occupancies. In Group A, Divisions 2, 2 .1 and 3 Occupancies shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. " 17. 56. 260 Article 32 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby deleted and the following Article 32 is added ereto. "Section 32.101. Scope . The provisions of this article shall apply to any tent or temporary membrane structure having an area in excess of 200 square feet, or any canopy in excess of 400 square feet. Section 32. 102 . Definitions. (a) General . The followin g definitions are provided to apply specifically to this article. CANOPY is any temporary structure, enclosure or shelter constructed of fabric or pliable material supported by any manner except by air or the contents it protects and is open, without sidewalls or drops, on 75 percent or more of the perimeter . TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURE is any air-inflated, air-supported, cable or frame-covered structure as defined by Uniform Building Code Appendix Chapter 55 which is erected for less than 180 days and not otherwise defined as a tent, canopy, or awning. TENT is any temporary structure, enclosure or shelter constructed of fabric or pliable material supported by any manner except by air or the contents it protects . (b) Limited application for the purpose of this article, certain terms and words are defined as follow: ASSEMBLY is the gathering together of ten or more persons for deliberation, education, instruction, worship, entertainment,amusement, drinking or dining establishments, or awaiting transportation. AWNING is a shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building. TEMPORARY STRUCTURE is any enclosure or shelter constructed of materials described in this article and erected for a period of less than 180 days. Section 32. 103. Permits. For permits to erect tents, temporary membrane structures or canopies, see Section 4 . 101 . 8. Section 32.104. Use Period. The use of any tent, canopy or temporary membrane structure shall not exceed a use period of 180 days within a 12-month period on a single premise. Section 32 .105. Locations, Access and Parking. Location of tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures, shall be in accordance with Table No.32 .105 . Fire access roadways and parking of automobiles or other internal combustion engines shall be regulated as set forth in Table No. 32.105. Table No. 32. 105. Locations Access and Parking. TABLE NO. 32.105 LOCATION, ACCESS AND PARKING MINIMUM SEPARATION FROM ANY PROPERTY MINIMUM DISTANCES LINE, BUILDING, FIRE FOR THE PARKING OF OTHER TENT, CANOPY, ACCESS AUTOMOBILES OR FLOOR AREA OR TEMPORARY ROADWAY OTHER INTERNAL ( Square Feet) MEMBRANE STRUCTURE WIDTH COMBUSTION ENGINES Less than 51000 20 feet 12 feet 30 feet 5,001 to 15,000 30 feet 24 feet 40 feet Greater than 15,001 50 feet 24 feet 60 feet For the purposes of required distances, support ropes and guy wires are to be considered part of the tent, canopy and temporary membrane structure. Tents. canopies and temporary membrane structures may be separated from each other by a minimum of 10 feet or the required exit width, whichever is greater , when the accumulated area of adjacent tents , canopies, or temporary membrane structures is less than 15,000 square feet. A fire access roadway in accordance with Section 10.207 may be required where deemed necessary by the Chief. Section 32. 106 . Structural Stability. Tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures and their appurtenances shall be adequately roped, braced and anchored to withstand the elements of weather against collapsing . Evidence of structural stability shall be furnished to the Chief upon request. Air-supported and air-inflated structures shall have the design and construction of the fabric envelope, the method of anchoring and inflation systems in accordance with Uniform Building Code Appendix Chapter 55 . 9 . Section 32. 107 . Flame-retardant Treatment and Standards. The sidewalls, drops and tops of all tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures shall be flame-retardant material or shall be made fire retardant in an approved manner . All floor coverings, bunting, flammable decorations or effects, including sawdust when used on floors or passageways, shall be made fire retardant in an approved manner . An approved certification shall be retained on the premises indicating the following: 1 . Identification of tent, canopy or temporary membrane structure, size and fabric type. 2. Date that tent, canopy or temporary membrane structure and other flammable materials were last treated with flame-retardant solution. 3 . Trade name and type of solution utilized in flame-retardant treatment. 4. Name of persons and/or firm treating materials . 5. Name and address of tent, canopy or temporary membrane structure. Section 32. 101. Smoking and Open Flame. (a) Smoking shall not be permitted in any tent, canopy or temporary membrane structure or in any adjacent areas where hay, straw, sawdust or any other combustible materials are stored or used unless approved by the Chief . When required, approved NO SMOKING signs shall be conspicuously posted. (b) No fireworks, open flame, or any device emitting flame or fire or creating a glow capable of igniting combustible materials shall be used in or adjacent to any tent, canopy or temporary membrane structure, unless approved by the Chief . (c) Balloons or other similar devices that are filled with toxic, explosive or flammable gases shall not be permitted in or adjacent to any tent, canopy or temporary membrane structure. Section 32.109. Fire Extinguishers and Other Fire Protection Appliances. Fire extinguishers and other fire protection appliances shall be provided in every tent, canopy and temporary structure as follows: ( a) Minimum fire-extinguisher coverage shall be provided in every tent, canopy and temporary membrane structure as follows : 1 . 0 to 510 square feet of floor area: One 2-A: 10-B:C, 2 . 501 to 1,000 square feet of floor area: Two 2-A:10-B:C. 10 . 3 . Each additional 2,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof : One 2-A: 10-B:C. (b) At least one 40-B:C-type fire extinguisher shall be provided for each kitchen, mess hall, power generator or transformer and at locations where flammable or combustible liquids are used, stored or dispensed. (c) Fire extinguisher locations shall be in accordance with Article 10, Division III . (d) Other fire appliances shall be maintained at the site as may be required by the Chief . Section 32. 110. Standby Personnel. Qualified persons necessary to safeguard the premises shall be provided as required and approved by the Chief . Section 32. 111 . Exits. ( a) Exits shall be spaced at approximately equal intervals around the perimeter of the tent , canopy or temporary membrane structure and shall be so located that no point is more than 100 feet from an exit. (b) Exits shall be provided in accordance with Table No. 32.111 . Table No. 32 . 111. Canopy or Temporary Membrane Structure. TABLE NO. 32. 111 CAPACITY OF TENT, CANOPY OR TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURE MINIMUM WIDTH EACH EXIT ( In Feet ) MINIMUM NUMBER Air-Supported CAPACITY OF EXITS Tent Structure Up to 199 2 6 3 200 to 499 3 6 6 500 to 1000 to 1999 5 10 8 2000 to 2999 6 10 8 Over 3000 7 10 8 Note: The total width of exits in feet shall be not less than the total occupant load served divided by 50 . Such width of exits shall be divided equally among the separate exits . ( c) Exit openings from any tent shall remain open or may be covered by a flame-retardant curtain, provided: 11 . 1 . Said curtains shall be free sliding on a metal support . The support shall be a minimum of 8 feet above the floor level at the exit. The curtains shall be so arranged that, when open, no part of the curtains shall obstruct the exit . 2 . Said curtains shall be of color, or colors, contrasting with the color of the tent. (d) Exit doors from air-supported structures shall swing in the direction of exit travel . To avoid hazardous pressure loss, all such doors shall be automatic closing against operating pressures . Opening force at the door edge shall not exceed 15 pounds. (e ) Aisles having minimum width of not less than 44 inches shall be provided from all seating areas, and their width shall be progressively increased in width to provide at all points not less than 1 foot of aisle width for each 50 persons served by such aisle at that point. ( f ) The arrangement of aisles shall be approved by the Chief . Section 32 .112. Maintenance of Exit Ways . (a) The required minimum clear width of exits, aisles and passageways shall be maintained at all times to a public way. (b) No guy wire, guy rope or other support members shall cross any means of egress at a height of less than 8 feet. (c) The surface of exit ways shall be maintained in a manner approved by the Chief . Section 32. 113. Exit Illumination. Exits shall be illuminated at all times with light having an intensity of not less than one footcandle at floor level. Fixtures required for exit illumination shall be supplied from a separate circuit of sources of power where these are required by Section 32 .114(b) . Section 32.114 . Exit Signs . (a) At every exit and where otherwise required to clearly indicate the direction of egress, an exit sign shall be provided. The color and design of lettering, arrows and other symbols on the exit sign, shall be in high contrast with their background. Words on the sign shall be in block letters 6 inches in height with a stroke of not less than 3/4 inch. (b) Exit signs shall be lighted in tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures with occupant loads over 100 persons in the manner specified below: 1 . Two separate circuits, one of which shall be separate from all other circuits, for occupant loads of 300 or less . 12 . 2 . Two separate sources of power shall be provided for occupant loads over 300 . Emergency systems shall be supplied from storage batteries or on-site generator set, and the system shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Electrical Code. Section 32. 115. Maximum Occupant Load. (a) Occupant load requirements shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 25, Division I . (b) No person shall permit overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the approved capacity of any tent, canopy or temporary membrane structure. Section 32.116. Seating Arrangements. The seating arrangements shall be in accordance with Article 25. Section 32.117. Heating and Cooking Equipment . (a) All heating and cooking equipment shall be in compliance with the Mechanical Code or shall be as approved by the Chief. Gas-, solid- or liquid-fuel-burning equipment shall be vented to the outside air by means of a flue or vent approved for use with type of equipment used and in such a manner that no portion of the tent, canopy or temporary membrane structure is within 12 inches of the flue or vent. Vents for solid-fuel-burning equipment shall be equipped with spark arrestors having openings no larger than 1/4-inch wire mesh. ( c) Heating and cooking equipment shall not be located within 10 feet of exits, aisles, passageways or combustible materials . (d) Gas-, solid- or liquid-fuel-burning cooking equipment located outside of any tent, canopy or temporary membrane structure shall not be located within 30 feet of any such structure . Section 32. 118 . Flammable or Combustible Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gas . (a) Flammable or combustible liquids and LPG shall not be stored in a tent or temporary membrane structure or less than 50 feet from any such structure. (b) The storage and dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Article 79 . (c) LPG shall not be stored or used in connection with any tent, canopy or temporary membrane structure unless the storage containers , equipment, fittings and appliances and the placement, use and operation of such equipment comply with Article 82. Section 32.119. Housekeeping. (a) All weeds and flammable vegetation shall be removed from the area occupied by any tent, canopy or temporary membrane structure and from premises adjacent to or within 30 feet of any such structure. 13 . (b) Hay, straw, trash and other flammable material shall not be stored less than 30 feet outside of tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures . ( c) The floor surface inside, and the grounds adjacent to or within 30 feet outside of tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures, shall be kept free and clear of combustible waste. Such waste shall be stored in approved containers until removed from the premises . EXCEPTION: The distance specified in the subsections may be reduced by the Chief where, in his opinion, adequate safety has been provided. ( d) The burning of rubbish on the premises shall not be permitted. " 17. 56. 260 Article 35 of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby deleted and following Article 35 is added hereto. "Section 35.101. Scope. This article shall apply to the temporary use of the common pedestrian area within the covered mall buildings for promotional, educational, assembly sales or any other similar activities . Section 35. 102. Definitions. For the purpose of this article, certain terms are defined as follows: ALLOWABLE USE AREA is the area approved to conduct activities in accordance with this article and shall not include area necessary for main and cross aisles . COVERED MALL BUILDING is a single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancies such as retail stores, drinking and dining establishments, entertainment and amusement facilities, offices and other similar uses wherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into one or more malls . CROSS AISLES are required aisles which permit exiting from one main aisle to another through an allowable use area . FIXTURES are those furnishings necessary to the normal operation of the mall . These fixtures may include, but are not limited to, seating, directories, planters and lighting fixtures. MAIN AISLE is that area of the mall designated to accommodate the required exit width and shall be located between the furthest projection of the area designated for use by a tenant and the allowable use area and shall be free of all obstructions . MALL is a roofed or covered common pedestrian area within a covered mall building which serves as access for two or more tenants and may have three levels that are open to each other TEMPORARY STRUCTURES are kiosks, booths, concession stands and similar structures. 14. TEMPORARY USE shall mean any single permitted activity not to exceed 60 consecutive days . Section 35. 103 . Permits. For temporary use permits of the allowable use area, see Section 4 . 101 . Section 35.104. General Requirements. (a) Main aisles shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width or the minimum required exit, whichever is greater, and shall be maintained in accordance with Article 12. (b) Cross aisles shall be a minimum of 15 feet in width or the required exit width, whichever is greater , and shall be maintained in accordance with Article 12 . (c) Liquid- or gas-fueled appliances, tools, apparatus , craft or vehicles shall not be permitted in a mall . EXCEPTION: When approved by the Chief, liquid- or gas-fueled appliances, tools, apparatus, craft or vehicles may be displayed within the mall . When on display, batteries shall be disconnected and fuel tanks emptied and sealed in an approved manner . (d) Flammable liquids, flammable gases, liquefied flammable gases, hazardous material or highly toxic material shall not be used, stored or displayed in a mall . ( e) Cylinders containing nonflammable gases shall be secured in accordance with Article 74 . Protective caps for control valves shall be on the cylinders when not in use. (f ) All decorative materials and combustible signs shall be treated and maintained in accordance with Section 25.103 . (g ) Fixtures shall not be located in main aisles or cross aisles . Section 35. 105 . Temporary Structure. (a) Temporary structures conforming to all the requirements of this article may be located in the allowable use area. (b) Temporary structures shall be noncombustible or be treated and maintained in a flame-retardant condition conforming to Class II flame-spread ratings . (c) Roofs or coverings for kiosks, display booths , concession equipment or similar structures shall not exceed 4 feet in dimension unless the area beneath the roofs or coverings is protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system. Section 35. 106 . Temporary Public Assemblies . When the mall area, or any portion thereof, is used as a temporary public assembly, such area shall comply with Article 25. 15. The exit facilities shall limit the number of persons in attendance. The Chief shall establish the conditions necessary to assure that the converted mall building tenants do not have their normal operation obstructed by the assembly. It shall be the responsibility of the covered mall management to provide adequate personnel to comply with the conditions required by the Chief. " 17. 56. 270 Section 45.203 (h) amended--Spray Booths. Section 45.203 (h ) is amended by adding thereto an exception to read as follows: EXCEPTION: Spray booth may be next to wall ( "0" clearance) if approved metal flashing is used; flashing shall extend from the top and sides of the booth to the wall. " 17.56 .280 Section 61 .106 amended--Portable Unvented Oil-burning Heating Appliances . Section 61 . 106 is amended by the deletion of Group R Occupancies to read as follows : "Section 61.106 (c) Where permitted, the use of listed portable unvented oil-burning heating appliances shall be limited to supplemental heating in Groups B; and M Occupancies only. " 17.56 .290 Section 78.103 amended--Bond for Fireworks Display Required. Section 78 .103 is amended by the addition of subsections (b) , (c) and (d) to read as follows: " (a) The permittee shall furnish a bond or certificate of insurance in an amount deemed adequate by the Chief for the payment of all damages which may be caused either to a person or persons or to property by reason of the permitted display and arising from any acts of the permittee, his agents, employees or subcontractors . (b) Plot Plan of fireworks shoot and fallout area shall be submitted at time of application for permit. (c ) All pyrotechnic operators shall wear protective clothing as approved by the Fire Chief . (d) Require direct supervision by a licensed pyrotechnician at each firing location. " 17 . 56. 300 Sections 78. 107 , 78.108 and 78 .109 added-- Fireworks . Sections 78 .107, 78 .108 and 78 .109 are hereby added to the Fire Code: Sec. 78. 107. Permitted use of safe and sane fireworks. Nothing in this article shall prohibit the use of fireworks classified and registered by the California State Fire Marshal as ' safe and sane, ' or ' consumer fireworks' for religious or patriotic celebrations if such use is under the direct supervision of a pyrotechnic operator , licensed by the State of California in accordance with Division 11, Part 2, commencing with section 12500 of the Health and Safety Code. " 16 . Sec. 78. 108 . Temporary retail sales of fireworks. It shall be unlawful for any person to offer for sale any fireworks within the city without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Chief or his authorized representative. Application for and issuance of the permit shall be governed by the following regulations: ( 1 ) Eligibility. Fireworks permits shall be issued only to applicants who meet the following qualifications: (a) A nonprofit corporation or association, organized and existing primarily for youth, veterans, patriotic, religious, charitable, civic betterment or community service purposes, using one of the following criteria to establish the nonprofit charitable or religious status : 1 ) copy of articles of incorporation as a nonprofit charitable or religious organization from the Secretary of State; 2 ) letter from the Internal Revenue Service showing organization to be tax exempt (Federal ) ; 3 ) letter from the state franchise tax board showing organization to be tax exempt (California) ; 4 ) proof of registration with California state registry of charitable trusts as a charitable organization; and 5) statement of accountability with respect to how funds collected are disbursed as to charity and as to overhead and expenses. Once charitable status has been documented, it shall remain on file as proof until such status is changed or revoked. (b) Said corporation or association has its principal and permanent meeting place in the City of Huntington Beach, and has been organized and established in said city for a period of at least one (1 ) year prior to the date of application. (c) If a dispute or question arises relative to the nonprofit charitable or religious status of any organization, the applicant may appeal to the Fire Chief whose decision shall be final . (2) Number of stands. A permit for only ( 1 ) fireworks stand will be issued to any one organization, including its affiliated organization. ( 3 ) Prior rights to locations. Any applicant having had a fireworks stand the previous year shall have a prior right to the same site location. If a dispute arises between applicants concerning locations of stands, the matter may be referred to the Fire Chief for his decision, and such decision shall be final . ( 4 ) Location approval . In no instance shall a permit be issued for a fireworks stand in the following locations: (a ) Within three-fourths '( 3/4) mile of any other temporary stand (measured over the nearest surface streets) ; 17 . (b ) On the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway; (c ) Within the boundaries of any principal business district. (5) Application for permit. (a) Applications may be obtained at the Fire Department Administrative Offices on or after the first day of January. (b) Applications shall be submitted to the Fire Department on or before the first day of May or the first working day thereafter of the calendar year for which the permit is sought. All sections of the permit application shall be completed. (6 ) Permits. Permits shall be issued by the Fire Chief or his appointed representative. Any permit issued shall be valid only for the site location for which it is issued. Permits shall not be transferable, assignable or renewable, and shall be valid only for the dates specified in the permit. ( 7 ) Fees. An application fee and a service fee, established by resolution of the City Council to cover the cost of processing and inspections, shall be paid at the time the application is submitted. ( 8 ) Cash bond. At the time of application, the permittee shall post a cash bond in a sum, established by resolution of the City Council, to guarantee removal of the stand, equipment and rubbish from the premises . If the permittee fails to remove such stand, equipment and rubbish on or before July 12 of each year , the city shall perform the cleanup work and the full amount of the bond shall be forfeited to the city. ( 9 ) Public liability and property damage insurance. Prior to the issuance of any permit and the erection of any stand, the permittee shall procure public liability and property damage insurance covering its operation in and about said stand and premises in a minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000 ) in the aggregate for combined single limit bodily injury and/or property damage, including products liability. Such public liability insurance policy shall name the city as an additional insured, and shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the city, its officers and employees against all claims arising out of or in connection with the activity for which the permit was obtained. (10) Vacant or new location sites--Drawing procedure. Applicants for vacated or new sites shall be selected in the following manner : ( a) Permit and permit application procedures shall be the same as described in subsections ( 5) and ( 6 ) of this section. (b) The Fire Department shall hold a drawing on the 15th day of May, or the first working day thereafter of each year for the purpose of awarding vacant or new fireworks stand 18 . locations to eligible applicants . Applicants shall indicate an order of preference of the sites available rather than a specific site. ( c) The applicant or representative of applicant shall be present at said drawing. The applicant shall provide proof that he is a bona fide member of the applicant organization and shall represent one organization only. (d) Permits for vacant or new fireworks stand sites shall be awarded to eligible applicants at the time of drawing and such awards shall be final . A permit issued to the applicant for the site awarded shall be the only permit issued on that site for the calendar year , and no other applicant organization may use said site. (e) Should any dispute or question arise relative to the application, permit, drawing, operation or any other aspect of the fireworks stands, such matter shall be referred to the Fire Chief whose decision shall be final . Sec. 78. 109 Regulations for the operation of fireworks stands. All temporary fireworks stands shall be located, operated and maintained according to the conditions as set forth by state and local codes and those requirements imposed by the Fire Chief .Violation of any state or local regulation, including those listed herein, shall be grounds for the immediate revocation of the operator ' s permit by the Fire Chief or his authorized representative. ( 1 ) Temporary stands shall not be erected prior to midnight of June 14. No stand shall remain on the property later than midnight, July 7, without incurring a penalty. ( 2) All temporary stands shall be constructed in accordance with existing city building regulations, including the following: (a) Temporary stands shall be constructed of materials equal to 28 gauge sheet metal or three-eighths (3/8 ) inch exterior plywood. (b) Each stand shall have a roof. Up to three ( 3) sides may be covered with one-half ( 1/2) inch wire mesh. (c) Service openings shall be covered with one-half ( 1/2 ) inch hardware cloth or its equivalent . (d) Exit and locking devices. Each stand erected shall have no less than two ( 2 ) exits. Each exit shall be so placed as to provide immediate egress from either end of the stand. Exit doors shall only be locked in such manner as to be readily opened from the interior without requiring special knowledge, effort, or tools, including keys. The exits shall be not less than thirty ( 30 ) inches in width and an aisle maintained thereto not less than thirty ( 30 ) inches wide. 19 . ( 3) No fireworks display or stand shall be erected within one hundred ( 100 ) feet of any gasoline service station or any garage, or within thirty-five ( 35) feet of any other structure . Minimum setback from the street curbing shall be ten ( 10 ) feet or more, as required by the fire prevention division, which shall mark the placing of the nearest part of stand to curb. ( 4 ) Fireworks shall not be sold from existing businesses or buildings but only from temporary fireworks stands which comply with these regulations. ( 5 ) Retail sale of fireworks is permitted from July 1 through July 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. No fireworks shall be sold on any other dates or during any hours other than those specified herein. Safe and sane fireworks shall be transported to and from fireworks stands only by a representative of a firework company. ( 6) Fireworks shall be stored and kept only in the permittee ' s sales stand. It shall be unlawful to store any fireworks in any building, residence, garage, home or automobile within the City of Huntington Beach. ( 7 ) The authorization to engage in the particular act or acts conferred by a permit to a person shall extend to salesmen or other employees of such person who is registered with the state Fire Marshal . The sales personnel and other employees of permittees, however , need not be registered with the state Fire Marshal . No person under the age of eighteen ( 18 ) shall be permitted inside a fireworks stand or be permitted to sell or handle for sale any classification of fireworks . ( 8 ) Stands shall not be stocked with fireworks until all conditions of the applicable codes are complied with. The Fire Department permit shall be the last permit issued prior to the opening of a stand. To obtain an inspection, the Fire Department must be called twenty-four (24 ) hours in advance. ( 9 ) No fireworks shall be sold or offered for sale in the city which are classified as 'dangerous fireworks ' as that term is defined by the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, nor shall any person be permitted to sell fireworks in the city without first having obtained a fireworks retail license from the state Fire Marshal, as required under the laws of the State of California. ( 10) There shall be at least one ( 1) person, age eighteen ( 18 ) or over, in attendance in each stand during the specified sales hours for fireworks . 20 . ( 11 ) Stands that operate at or after dusk shall provide sufficient lighting powered by an approved electrical source or a sufficient number of battery-powered safari lights, or the equivalent, to light the area adequately for safe visibility. An electrical permit shall be applied for if anything other than battery-powered lighting is to be used. ( 12) No arc or kleig light or any type of open flame device shall be located within seventy-five ( 75 ) feet of any fireworks stand. ( 13 ) The permittee shall provide at least one (1 ) person, age eighteen ( 18 ) or over, as night watchman for security purposes during the hours of storage. Under no circumstances shall the night watchman sleep in the fireworks stand. Trailers, camper tents or similar equipment used by the night watchman for sleeping or similar uses shall not be parked within twenty-five ( 25) feet of the fireworks stand. ( 14) There shall be placed adjacent to all fireworks stands metal trash containers with metal lids of sufficient size and number to accommodate trash generated by the sale of fireworks. ( 15) Phosphorous matches or similar igniting devices shall not be permitted in fireworks stands and shall not be sold by the permittee or his authorized salespersons . ( 16) The fireworks stand and an area of fifty ( 50) feet therefrom shall be maintained free of accumulation of trash and debris and standing dry vegetation. ( 17) No alcoholic beverages shall be allowed on the premises . ( 18) There shall be maintained in each stand from which fireworks are sold or offered for sale, suitable fire extinguishers of a type and number approved by the Fire Chief. ( 19 ) No person shall light, or cause or permit to be lighted, any fireworks or any other flammable or combustible article or material within any fireworks stand, or within fifty (50 ) feet thereof . ( 20 ) No smoking shall be allowed in any structure used for the sale and display of fireworks or within fifty (50 ) feet of said structure. ' No smoking' signs shall be prominently displayed in a number prescribed by the Fire Chief . ( 21) No signs or lights shall be erected or maintained in connection with a fireworks stand which create a traffic hazard. ( 22) Gasoline-driven generators used for the purpose of supplying electrical power to trailers, campers or similar quarters for night watchmen, shall not be placed within twenty-five ( 25 ) feet of the fireworks stand. 21. ( 23) Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be permitted within twenty-five ( 25 ) feet of any fireworks stand. A maximum of one (1) gallon, in an approved safety container , may be allowed in an approved area. Gasoline-driven generators shall not be refueled while in operation. The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in a safe manner . ( 24 ) A copy of these regulations and all required permits shall be posed in a conspicuous location within the fireworks stand. (Ord. 2638 , 21 Sept 83; Ord. 2430, 7/80; Ord. 2188, 6/77 ; Ord. 2121, 12/76 ; Ord. 1900, 3/74; Ord. 1884, 12/73 ; Ord. 1499, 5/69; Ord. 1414, 6/68; Ord. 1131, 4/65; Ord. 458, 6/42; Ord. 413, 5/38 ; Ord. 105, 5/13) 17.56. 310 Safe and sane fireworks. (a) Every person, agent or employee thereof, engaged in the business of the sale or disposition of safe and sane fireworks, who sells, furnishes, gives or causes to be sold, furnished or given away any safe and sane fireworks to any person under the age of eighteen ( 18 ) years whether or not the person engaged in said business has knowledge that the person sold to, furnished or given such fireworks is under the age of eighteen ( 18 ) years, is guilty of an infraction. (b) Any person under the age of eighteen ( 18 ) years who purchases any safe and sane fireworks is guilty of an infraction. ( c) Any person under the age of eighteen ( 18 ) years who discharges any safe and sane fireworks within the city boundaries except under the direct supervision and in the presence of a person who is age eighteen ( 18 ) years or over, is guilty of an infraction. (d) For the purpose of preventing a violation of subsection (a) hereof, any person, agent or employee thereof , engaged in the business of the sale or disposition of safe and sane fireworks, may refuse to sell, furnish or give away any safe and sane fireworks to any person who fails to produce adequate written evidence that he or she is eighteen- (18 ) years of age or older . Such written evidence may include, but is not limited to, a motor vehicle operator 's license. Proof that the person, agent or employee thereof, engaged in the sale or disposition of safe and sane fireworks, demanded, was shown and acted in reliance upon adequate written evidence of proof of age eighteen ( 18 ) or over , shall be a defense to any criminal prosecution under this section. ( e) The term "safe and sane fireworks" is expressly defined in the California Health and Safety Code ( f ) An infraction committed by a violation of this section shall upon a conviction thereof, be punishable for each conviction by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100 ) . 22. (g ) In the event of a conviction, plea of guilty or nolocontendere of any person, agent or employee thereof, under subsection (a) of this section, of any sponsoring organization from whose fireworks stand said illegal sale was made shall not receive a permit to sell fireworks the following year . 17 .56 .320 Section 79 . 104 amended--Portable Tanks, Containers and Equipment. Section 79 .104 is amended by adding the following: "No person or firm shall give, sell or offer for sale any container for the use, unless such container is of an approved type. " 17. 56 . 330 Section 79 .114 amended--Abandonment and Status of Tanks. Section 79 . 114 subsections (a) (c) and (e ) are amended to read as follows: "Section 79. 114(a) . Permits. For permits to remove, abandon, place temporarily out of service or otherwise dispose of any flammable or combustible liquid tank, see Section 4 .101 . All tank removals must conform to the established standards and specifications of the Huntington Beach Fire Department and the Orange County Environmental Health, Underground Tank Section. " " ( c) . Tanks Temporarily out of Service 90 Days. Any tank not used for a period of 90 days shall be properly safeguarded or removed in a manner approved by the Chief. Any tank not used for more than 90 days must be granted an extension by the Chief or the tank will be considered abandoned. ( See subsection (e) ) . Tanks which are to be placed back in service shall be tested in a manner approved by the Chief . " " ( e) . Underground Tanks Abandoned for more than 90 Days. Any underground tank which has been abandoned for a period of 90 days or more, shall be removed from the ground and the hole properly filled in a manner approved by the Chief. " 17. 56. 340 Section 79 . 201(e )4( ii ) amended--Quantities Allowed Within Specified Buildings . Section 79 .201(e) ( ii ) is amended to read as follows: "Section 70.201(e)4( ii ) . Classes I , II and III-A liquids in excess of 10 gallons that are available for use shall be stored in cabinets which comply with Section 79 .201(g) . " 17 .56.350 Section 79.501 amended--Stationary Tank Storage, Aboveground Outside of Buildings . Section 79.501 is amended to read as follows, and by adding thereto the following exception: "Section 79 .501 . Restricted Locations. The limits referred to herein in which storage of Class I and II liquids in outside, aboveground tanks are prohibited are hereby established for all commercial land use districts as defined in the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 23 . EXCEPTIONS: 1 . Bulk plants can exist in M2 industrial districts only. 2 . Class III liquids can be stored on properties with an 0 and/or 01 suffix only. 3 . Class II liquids can be stored temporarily on construction sites with the approval of the Fire Chief. " 17. 56. 360 Section 79.504 amended--Tank Marking. Section 79.504 is amended to read as follows: "Section 79 .504. All aboveground storage tanks over 100 gallons (water capacity) used for the storage of class I, II or III-A liquids shall bear the label or placard in accordance with U.F .C. Standard No. 79-3 identifying the material therein. " 17.56. 370 Section 79.601 amended--Tank Storage Undergrounds Outside or Under Buildings. Section 79 .601 is amended to read as follows : "Section 79 .601. (a) Location. A flammable or combustible liquid storage tank may be located underground, outside of or under a building if such installation meets the requirements of this section. The tank shall be so located with respect to existing foundations and support that the loads carried by the latter cannot be transmitted to the tank . The distance from any part of a tank storing liquids to the nearest wall of any basement, pit, cellar or property line shall be not less than 3 feet. A minimum distance of 1 foot, shell to shell, shall be maintained between underground tanks . The installation of underground combustible/flammable liquid tanks is hereby prohibited in all residential districts . The Fire Chief may authorize installation of underground combustible/flammable liquid tanks in agricultural districts. " 17.56 . 380 Section 79. 603 amended--Corrosion Protection. Section 79.603 is amended to read as follows: "Section 79 .603. All underground tanks and piping shall be properly designed, installed, maintained, and protected from corrosion by any of the following methods: 1 . Through the use of an engineered, properly installed and maintained cathodic protection system. 2. Approved corrosion-resistant materials of construction such as special alloys, nonmetallics, reinforced plastic coatings, composites or equivalent systems. All corrosion protection must meet the standards and conditions of the Orange County Environmental Health, Underground Tank Section. " 24 . I 5 -17. 6 . 390 Section 79. 806 amended--Dispensing Outside of Buildings. Section 79 .806 is amended to read as follows: "Section 79 .806. (b) Dispensing. Dispensing of Class I liquids shall be from only ( 1) original shipping containers with a capacity of 5 gallons or less, ( 2 ) from safety cans, ( 3 ) through closed piping system or ( 4 ) from a portable tank or container by means of a listed pump or device drawing through an opening in the top of the tank or container . Class II or III-A liquids may be dispensed by means approved by the Fire Chief due to viscosity. " 17. 56.400 Section 79. 1007 (a) and (c) amended--Permanent Tanks of 61- to 500-Gallon Capacity and Temporary Tanks Not Exceeding 10,000-Gallon Capacity. Section 79 . 1007 subsections (a) and (c) are amended to read as follows: "Section 79 .1007 . (a) General. Storage of Class I or Class II liquids in aboveground permanent tanks of 61- to 500-gallon capacity and temporary tanks not exceeding 10 ,000-gallon capacity shall be outside of buildings . Tanks shall be of single-compartment design constructed in accordance with Section 79.105. Venting shall be in accordance with Sections 79. 510(a) and (b) . (c) Vents . Each tank shall be provided with a free-opening vent of the following minimum nominal pipe size to relieve vacuum or pressure which may develop in normal operation or from fire exposure. TANK CAPACITY VENT SIZE (Gallons) (Diameter in Inches) Up to 275 1-1/2 276-500 2 Vents shall be arranged to discharge in such a way as to prevent localized overheating of or flame impingement on any part of the tank in the event vapors from such vents are ignited. " 17.56 .410 Section 79 .1102 (a) amended--Well-Drilling Operations . Section 79.1102 ( a) is amended to read as follows : "Section 79 .1102. Permits. (a) General. No person shall drill , own, operate or maintain an oil well without a permit from the Fire Department. " 17. 56 .420 Section 79 . 1103(b) (c) amended--Location of Well. Section 79.1103 subsection (b) and by adding thereto subsection (d) is amended to read as follows: "Section 79 .1103 (b) No oil well shall be drilled within twenty-five ( 25) feet of any dedicated public street, highway or nearest rail of a railway being used as such. (e ) The distances set out in subsections (a) , (b) , (c) and (d) of this section, at the discretion of the Chief, may be reduced if : 25 . 1 . The structure is fully sprinklered in accordance with the City of Huntington Beach Standards & Specifications. 2. The proposed building has a one hour rated wall facing the oil facility, a noncombustible roof and a six foot masonry wall between the oil separation and the building. 3 . The proposed building has a noncombustible roof and a deluge system installed that is per Huntington Beach Fire Department Specifications & Standards that is capable of protecting all surfaces facing the oil operation. 4 . Or an alternate means of fire protection as approved by the Fire Chief. " 17.56. 430 Section 79.1105 amended--Sumps. Section 79 .1105 is amended to read as follows: "Section 79 . 1105. The maintenance of any sump or other basin for the retention of oil or petroleum products in this City is prohibited. " 17. 56 440 Section 79 .1113. added--Huntington Beach Oil Code. Section 79.1113 is hereby added to read as follows: "Section 79. 1113. The Huntington Beach Oil Code (Huntington Beach Municipal Code Title 151 is incorporated herein by reference, and declared to be a part of the Huntington Beach FireCode as though set out in full herein. " 17. 56. 450 Section 79 .1201 amended--Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids . Section 79 .1201 is amended to read as follows: "Section 79 .1201 . Permits. No tank vehicle shall be operated without a valid certificate of compliance label from the State Fire Marshal 's office. " 17.56.460 Section 12 .1202 amended--Tank Vehicle Construction. Section 12 .1202 is amended to read as follows : "Section 79. 1202. Tank Vehicle Construction. Tank vehicles shall be designed, constructed, equipped and maintained in accordance with Title 19 , California Administrative Code, Chapter 1, Subchapter 11, and the Uniform Fire Code Standard 79-4. " 17.56.470 Section 79 . 1401 amended--Bulk Plants or Terminals. Section 79 .1401 is amended to read as follows: "Section 79 .1401. Scope. No bulk plant for the storage or processing of flammable and combustible liquids shall be constructed or permitted in any district in the City except an M2, ' Industrial District. ' " 26 . 17. 56 .480 Section 79 .1701 amended--Transportation Pipelines. Section 79 .1701 is amended to read as follows: "Section 79 .1701. Permits . Transportation pipelines shall be subject to the requirements contained in California Government Code sections 51010 et seq. (California Pipeline Safety Act of 1981 ) , and California Health and Safety Code section 13107 .5 as such regulations now exist and any amendments thereto. " 17. 56.490 Section 81.108 added--Aisles. Section 81 .108 is hereby amended by adding subsection (a)4 to read as follows: "Section 81.108. (a) General 4 . In retail/warehouse facilities open to the public or membership, a minimum eight foot (81 ) aisle width shall be maintained. " 17.56.500 Section 82 .105 (a) amended--Location of Containers . Section 82 .105 ( a) is amended to read as follows : "Section 82.105 ( a) Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed 2,000 gallons water capacity, except that in particular installations this capacity limit may be altered at the discretion of the Chief after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed tanks, degree of private fire protection to be provided and facilities of the Fire Department. Bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases is prohibited in all districts except an M2, ' Industrial District ' in the City of Huntington Beach. " 17.56. 510 Adopt Appendix I-A amended--Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings Other Than High-Rise. Appendix I-A subsections l(a) , 2 (c) , 5 and 6 are amended to read as follows: "Appendix I-A 1 . General. (a) EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 1 less than seven ( 7 ) units, Division 3; Group M; and high rise occupancies. 2 . (c) Corridors. EXCEPTION: Existing corridor walls, ceilings and opening protection not in compliance with the above may be continued when such buildings are protected with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout to comply with the standards and specifications of the Huntington Beach Fire Department . 5. Standpipes. Any buildings over 3 stories in height shall be provided with an approved Class I or III standpipe system. 6 . Smoke Detectors. Every dwelling unit and every guest room in a hotel or lodging house used for sleeping purposes shall be provided with smoke detectors conforming to U.B.C. Standard No. 43-6. Detectors shall be centrally located on the ceiling or wall 27 . of the main room or sleeping area. Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at the center of the ceiling directly above the stairway. All detectors shall be located in accordance with approved manufacturer ' s instructions . When actuated, the detector shall provide an alarm within the dwelling unit or guest room. Every existing Group R occupancy which has structural alterations to sleeping areas or has structural alterations exceeding 5,000 dollars must have smoke detectors which receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is serviced from a commercial source. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection. Any other existing Group R occupancy may install an approved battery operated smoke detector . " 17. 56. 520 Appendix I-B adopted--Life Safety Requirements for Existing High-Rise Buildings. 17. 56 . 530 Appendix II-C amended--Marinas. Appendix II-C subsections 1( a) (b) and ( c) , 5 (a) (b) and (c) , 6 (a) and (b) , and 7 are amended to read as follows : "Appendix II-C. 1. General . Plans for marina fire-protection facilities shall be approved by the Chief prior to installation . The completed work shall be subject to final inspection and approval after installation. Two ( 2 ) sets of plans must be submitted to the Fire Department indicating: a. The dock layout. b. The location of wet standpipe outlets , accompanied by pipe schedules and hydraulic calculations. C. Location of fire extinguisher cabinets . 5 . Fire-protection Equipment. All piers, wharves, floats with facilities for mooring or servicing five or more vessels, and marine service stations shall be equipped with fire-protection equipment as follows: ( a) A wet standpipe system shall be installed on all docks, piers, wharves, or marine service stations that exceed one hundred ( 100 ) feet in length or are otherwise inaccessible from City fire hydrants . The wet standpipe system shall be capable of delivering 250 gallons per minute at a residual pressure of 50 psi at the outlet . The outlet shall be a 2 1/2 inch national standard thread with an approved gate valve. Outlets shall be spaced at two hundred (200 ) foot intervals, in approved locations, preferably at point of public access. Outlets shall be installed so that they are readily visible, unobstructed and readily discernible as a piece of firefighting equipment. 28 . f' (b) Piers and wharves shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads and water supply systems with on-site fire hydrants as may be required by the Chief. Such roads and water systems shall conform to Article 10 of this code. (c) The wet standpipe system shall be provided with a Fire Department siamese connection which shall be located within 5 feet of the nearest fire apparatus access roadway. 6. Portable Fire-protection Equipment. (a) A 4A, 40-BC fire extinguisher shall be located every 150 feet along the dock. The fire extinguisher shall be located in a standard fire extinguisher cabinet with a breakable glass front. The cabinet shall have placards on both sides with the words 'FIRE EXTINGUISHER' and either have an additional placard on the front or shall be easily recognized from the front as a fire extinguisher cabinet. (b) The Chief shall designate the type and number of all other fire appliances to be installed and maintained in each marina. 7. Transmission of Alarms. A means for transmitting alarms immediately to the Fire Department shall be available pursuant to the standards and specifications of the Huntington Beach Fire Department. " 17 . 56.540 Appendix III-C adopted--Fire Alarm Systems. 17.56.550 Appendix IV adopted--Flammable Floor Coverings . 17 .56.560 Violation --Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this code or who violates or fails to comply with any order made hereunder , or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved hereunder or who violates any certificate or permit issued hereunder , and from which no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply with such order as affirmed or modified by the Huntington Beach Board of Appeals or by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be guilty of a MISDEMEANOR, and each day or portion thereof such violation is committed, continued or permitted shall be deemed a separate offense, and shall be punishable therefor by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6 ) months, or by a fine not to exceed five hundred 4500 ) , or by both such fine and imprisonment. Section 3 . If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City 29 . I Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portions thereof, and amendments thereto, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections , subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions, or amendments be declared invalid or unconstitutional . Section 4. Neither the adoption of this ordinance nor the repeal of any ordinance shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violation of ordinances which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as affecting any of the provisions of such ordinance relating to the collection of any license or penalty of the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof, nor to affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit in lieu thereof, required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance and all rights and obligations thereunder appertaining shall continue in full force and effect . Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of adjourned Huntington Beach at a regular /meeting thereof on the 13th day of October , 1986. Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk City Attorne�� ��� REVIEWED AND APP OVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED: City Administrator Fire Chief �` 30 . Ord. No. 2865 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I ALICIA. M. WENTWORTH the dulyelected qualified City q y Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of Ort-_nher 19 86 , and was again read to said City Council at a regular ad-journed meeting thereof held on the 13th day of October , 19 86 , and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of more than a majority of all the members of said City Council. AYES: Councilmen: Kelly, MacAllister, Finley, Bailey, Green, Thomas NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: Mandic City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 1, Alicia M. Wentworth CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council, do hereby certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in the Huntington Heath Independent on l0..-.. ~J..:.. ...... in acccl-dancz with the City Cl ar';E ui Y. ALICIA M: WENTWORTH ................................................... C I Clerk ............................... ...... Deputy City Clerk