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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3174 ORDINANCE NO. 3174 AN Y THE ORDINANCE F I C O CITY OF HUNTIN T N BEACH G 0 CH AMENDING CHAPTER 17 . 56 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach has adopted the Uniform Fire Code and now wishes to clarify and update the definition and composition of the Municipal Code as it relates to the Uniform Fire Code. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows : SECTION 1. That Chapter 17 . 56 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced as follows : I Chanter 17.56 t: UNIFORM FIRE CODE Sections: 17. 56. 010 Adoption 17. 56 . 015 Definition 17 . 56 . 020 Appeals 17 . 56 . 025 New materials, processes or occupancies--Permits 17 . 56 . 030 Section 3 . 101 amended--Unlawful continuance of a fire hazard 17 . 56 . 035 Section 4 . 108 amended--Permits 1.7. 56 . 040 Section 9 . 110 amended--ADD High Rise 17. 56 . 045 Section 10 .204 amended--Dimensions for Roadway Access 17. 56 . 050 Section 10 . 506 amended--Fire Extinguishing Systems 17 . 56 . 055 Section 10 . 507 amended--Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems 17. 56 . 060 Section 10 . 509 amended--Permissible Sprinkler H Omissions 17 . 56 . 065 Section 10 . 510 amended--Standpipes 17 . 56 . 070 Section 11.201 amended--Incinerators 17. 56 . 075 Article 29 amended--Repair Garages 17. 56 . 080 Article 36 amended--Dry Cleaning 17 . 56 . 085 Section 61. 105(c) amended--Location ` i, AJFk 6/92152 1 17. 56 .090 Section 79 .301 (b) amended--Stationary Tank Storage-Inside of Buildings 17. 56 . 095 Section 79 . 501 amended--Stationary Tank Storage-Outside of Buildings 17 . 56 . 100 Section 79 . 601 amended---Tank Storage Underground 17 . 56 . 110 Section 79 . 903(a) (b) (c) amended--Dispensing 17 . 56 . 115 Section 79 . 907 amended--Drainage and Waste Disposal I; 17 . 56 . 120 Section 79 . 1102 amended--Location 17 . 56 . 125 Section 79 . 1103 amended--Waste Control 17 . 56 . 130 Section 79 . 1104(b) amended--Sumps 17 . 56 . 135 Section 79 . 1112 Add--Huntington Beach Oil Code 17 . 56 . 140 Section 80 . 105 amended--Unauthorized Discharges 17 . 56 . 145 Section 81. 108(a) amended--Aisles 17. 56 . 150 Adopt Appendix I-A amended--Life safety requirements for existing buildings other than high rise 17. 56 . 155 Appendix II-C amended--Marinas 17. 56 . 160 Adopt Appendix II-E amended--Hazardous materials management plan and hazardous materials inventory statement 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 I-A, I--B, I-C, II-A, II--C, II-E, III-A, III-C, IV-A and VI-A and amendments thereto, published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the International Conference of Building Officials, being particularly the 1991 edition thereof and the 1991 supplement to the Uniform Fire Code and the whole thereof, save and except those portions as are hereinafter 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 City Clerk, 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. 17.56.015 Definition. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the Huntington Beach Fire code, it shall mean the city of Huntington Beach. 17.56.020 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 AJFk 6/92152 2 3174 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. 17.56.025 New materials, processes or occu pancies--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 . 17.56.030 Section 3.101 amended--Unlawful continuance of a fire hazard. Section 3 . 101 is amended by hereby adding subsections (a) , (b) , (c) to read as follows: (a) Except as provided in Section 3 . 101(b) any person operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle in violation of this code shall be guilty of an infraction. (b) Any person who shall fail to take immediate action to abate a Fire or Life Safety Hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the Chief or his duly authorized representative or who violates the following sections of this code or the Municipal Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor : UNIFORM FIRE CODE 3 . 101 Unlawful continuance of a hazard 3 . 102 Compliance with orders and notices 3 . 103 Compliance with condemnation tag 3 . 104 Removal and destruction of signs and tags 10 . 104 Tampering with fire protection equipment and site barriers 11 . 503 Discard burning objects 13 .302 False alarms 77.301 Use and handling 77 .302 Transportation of explosives 77 .402 Manufacturing of explosives is is HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE OIL 15 .20 . 120 Wellhead Safety Equipment 15 .20 . 130 Blowout Prevention 15 .24 . 040 Releasing of Fluids 15 .28 . 010 Waste Water System jj 15 .32 . 020 Production Report-Failure 15 .32 . 030 Production Report-False AJFk 6/92152 3 3174 ............ HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 17. 58 . 050 Users of hazardous materials--Disclosure required (c) Each such violation will be deemed a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of the code adopted hereby is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefor as provided in this chapter. 17.56.035 Section 4.108 Permits. Delete g . 1 ADD r.3 as follows : Repair Garages . To use a structure as a place of business for servicing or repairing motor vehicles . is See Article 29 . 17.56.040 Section 9 .110 amended--Add HIGH RISE. High-Rise is any building having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department access . Such buildings shall have fire and life safety systems required by the Building Code. See UBC Section 1807. 17.56.045 Section 10.204 amended--Dimensions. (a) Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet and an obstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. Fire access streets, drives or roads adjacent to building fronts in commercial centers shall be not less than 27 feet wide. EXCEPTION: Upon approval by the Fire Chief, vertical clearance may be reduced, provided such reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance. 17.56.050 Section 10.506 amended--Fire Extinguishing Systems (a) GENERAL. Fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the Fire Code. (b) STANDARDS. delete exceptions 2 and 3 . (c) ADD- For the purposes of this code, high-rise buildings are defined in Section 9 . 110 . AJFk 6/92152 4 3174 IE 17.56.055 Section 10.507 Amended--Automatic Fire Extinguishing -Systems (b) (delete Group R, Division 3) Whenever the total gross floor area exceeds 5, 000 square feet for all new construction, additions to existing buildings, or change of occupancy classification or as required below. (c) Group A Occupancies. Change subsections 1 and 3; add subsections 8, 9, 10 as follows : 1. Change 'one hour' to ' four hours ' . 3 . Change 12, 000 to 5,000. 8. ADD- Other areas throughout the building where L there is a stage or enclosed platform. 9 . ADD- Throughout the building where a portion of the building above the first floor is used for drinking and/or dining. 10 . ADD—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 . (d) Group B, Division 2 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in retail sales rooms classified as Group B, Division 2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 5., 000 square feet or in Group B, Division 2 retail sales occupancies more than three stories in height . The area of mezzanines shall be included in determining the areas where sprinklers are required. (i) ADD- Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system complying with Huntington Beach Fire Department standards shall be installed when the total gross floor areas exceeds 5, 000 square feet, or has an occupied floor over three stories, or is over 30 feet in height, as determined by Department of Community Development. 17.56.060 Section 10.509 Permissible Sprinkler omissions. (f) ADD- When the gross square footage of the building is divided into nonsprinklered 5, 000 square feet units by a four hour masonry fire resistive separation walls, the four hour masonry walls shall have no openings, shall have parapets 30 inches above the roofline, and extend horizontally to separate exterior combustible AJFk 6/92152 5 3174 ---------........................ cornices, canopies, etc. EXCEPTION: If four hour masonry walls are not extended horizontally, a 5 foot distance shall be provided between the four hour masonry wall and exterior combustible cornices, canopies, etc. I, 17.56,.065 Section 10.510 amended--Standpipes. Table 10 . 510A: �s 1 . Standpipes for sprinklered buildings shall be Class III . 2 . Change 4 stories to 3 stories . Standpipes for sprinklered buildings shall be Class III . 5 . Change 4 stories to 3 stories; 20,000 square feet per floor to 10, 000 and standpipes for sprinklered buildings shall be Class III . 17.56.070 Section. 11.201 amended--Incinerators. Incinerators, open burning and commercial barbecue pits shall be in accordance with this Division. The Fire Chief is authorized to require that any fire be discontinued or extinguished if smoke or other odors are offensive to occupants of surrounding properties . 17.56.075 Article 29 amended--Repair Garages. Scope Section 29 . 101. Garages used for service or repair of motor vehicles classified as Group B, Division 1, or Group H, Division 4 occupancies shall be in accordance with this article. Permits Section 29 . 102 . For permits to use a structure as a place of business for the purpose of servicing or repairing motor vehicles, see Section 4 . 108, permit r--3 . Flammable and Combustible Liquids Section 29 . 103 (a) General. Storage use, and handling of flammable or combustible liquids shall be in accordance with applicable requirements of Article 79 , Divisions I-IX, and this section. AJFk 6/92152 6 3174 (b) Dispensing Inside of Building. Class I liquids shall not be dispensed or transferred within a repair garage, except as provided in Section 79 . 903 (h) . When Class II and Class III-A liquids are allowed to be dispensed in lubrication or service rooms, electrical and fuel burning equipment shall comply with Sections 79 . 905 and 79 . 906 . For operations involving dispensing of fuel into the " p g P g I€ fuel tanks of motor vehicles, see Article 79, Division j IX. (c) Storage and Use in Buildings with Basements or Pits. When Class I liquids are stored or used within a building having a basement or pit into which flammable vapors could travel, the basement or pit shall be provided with ventilation designed to prevent the accumulation of flammable vapors therein. (d) Storage and Handling of Liquids Drained from Vehicles. 1. Motor Vehicle Fuel. Motor vehicle fuel shall not be drained in Group B, Division I Occupancies . Liquids drained from motor vehicle fuel tanks in Group H, Division 4 occupancies shall be stored and handled as required for Class I liquids in accordance with Article 79 . ' 2 . Lubricating Oil. Lubricating oil which has been drained from motor vehicles in Group B, Division I or Group H, Division 4 occupancies shall be stored and handled as required for Class III-B liquids in accordance with Article 79 . 3 . Mixed Liquids. Containers or tanks containing a mixture of fuel and lubricating oil shall be installed in accordance with Article 79 for Class I liquids . (e) Storage. Liquids stored inside of buildings shall be kept in containers or tanks complying with Article 79 , Division II and III . Liquids stored outside shall be kept in containers or tanks complying with Article 79, Division IV or V. E, Tank drainage lines terminating inside a building shall be equipped with a nonremovable-type cap, such as a hinged cap. (f) Spill Control. Spill control shall be provided in accordance with 79 . 115 . a AJFk 6/92152 7 3174 (g) Oily Waste Materials. Oily rags and similar materials shall be stored in metal, metal lined, or other approved containers equipped with tight-fitting covers . Sources of Ignition 29.104 (a) General. Devices which generate a spark, flame or glow capable of igniting gasoline vapors shall not be within 18" of the floor. Smoking and open flames shall be prohibited in areas used for servicing internal combustion engines . (b) Welding. Welding operation shall be conducted only in Group H, Division 4 occupancies, and shall be in accordance with Article 49 . 17.56.080 Article 36 amended--Dry Cleaning. Scope Section 36.101. Dry cleaning plants and systems using only noncombustible liquids and dry cleaning plants that are not accessible to the public which use flammable and combustible liquids only for spotting operations shall be in accordance with this article. For other dry cleaning operations, see Article 79 , Division XVII . Permits Section 36. 102. For permits to engage in dry cleaning, see Section 4 . 108 . Dry Cleaning Equipment Section 36.103 (a) Compatibility. Equipment used for dry cleaning shall be compatible with the type of solvent utilized and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer' s recommendations . (b) Solvent Handling Systems. 1. Transfer. The transfer and circulation of solvent shall be through closed systems . 2. Pumps. Pumps used for the transfer or circulation of solvents shall be designed with AJFk 6/92152 8 3174 leakproof seals . Positive displacement pumps shall be fitted with relief valves or bypasses to prevent I overpressure. { I 3 . Physical Protection. Flow and level sightglasses shall be protected against physical damage. 4 . Testing. Piping, valves and sightglasses shall be tested at a minimum of 150 percent of the system' s i maximum operating pressure. Testing shall be in accordance with nationally recognized standards. See Section 2.304(b) , Standard a. 1.5 . (c) Exhaust Ventilation Systems. Dry cleaning units shall �> be provided with an automatically activated exhaust 3= ventilation system to maintain a minimum of 100 feet j per minute air velocity through the loading door when the door is opened. Such systems for dry cleaning equipment shall be in accordance with the Mechanical Code. See Uniform Mechanical Code Chapter 11. i Exception: An external exhaust ventilation shroud located immediately outside the loading door may be used provided the air flow is not less than 100 times the area of the door opening. (d) Combustion Air. Combustion air for fuel burning equipment shall be taken from exterior openings that are located a minimum of 5 feet from exhaust openings of dry-cleaning equipment. Storage of Solvent & Waste Solvents Section 36.104 (a) Flammable and Combustible Solvents. The storage of flammable and combustible solvents and waste solvents shall be in accordance with Article 79, Division II . (b) Noncombustible Solvents. The storage of noncombustible solvents and waste solvents shall be in accordance with Article 80, Division III . I' Spotting Operations i Section 36.105 (a) General. The local application of solvents for the removal of stains shall be in accordance with this section, Article 79, Division VIII and Article 80, Division IV. AJFk 6/92152 9 3174 (b) Dispensing at Workstations. Dispensing of solvents shall be from approved containers . The amount of flammable and combustible liquid solvents at each workstation shall not exceed one gallon, one pint of which may be in a plastic container. 17.56.085 Section 61. 105 amended—Location. (c) Location. The use of listed portable unvented oil burning heating appliances shall be limited to supplemental heating in 'M' occupancies . 17.56.090 Section 79.301 amended—Stationary Tank Storage Inside Buildings. (b) Where Allowed. Stationary tanks for the storage of Class I, II, or III-A liquids are allowed only in industrial plants, chemical plants, distilleries, motor vehicle fuel dispensing stations, motor vehicles service or repair garages, processing plants and refineries wherein rooms or buildings constructed and separated as required in the Building Code for Group H, Division 3 Occupancies or fuel storage for emergency and standby power systems when approved by the Chief. .17.56.095 Section 79 .501 amended- Stationary tank storage, above ground outside of building s. is Restricted Locations. The limits referred to herein prohibiting the storage of Class I and II liquids in outside, above ground tanks are hereby established for all commercial land use districts as defined in the Huntington Beach ordinance Code. EXCEPTIONS: is (a) Bulk plants may exist in M2 industrial districts only. (b) Class III liquids may only be stored on properties with an 0 or 01 suffix. (c) Class II liquids may be stored temporarily on construction sites with the approval of the Fire Chief. (d) The storage of Class I and Class 11 liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited within the City of Huntington Reach except at locations classified as Zone M-2 where permitted by a site plan use permit on property designated as potentially suitable for the uses permitted under AJFk 6/92152 10 3174 these zone classifications by the Huntington Beach Zoning Ordinance as the same may be amended from time to time and in accordance with Section 79 . 903(a) . 17.56.100 Section 79.601 amended--Tank storage underground. outside or under buildings. (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 three (3) feet. A minimum distance of one (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 . 17.56.110 Section 79 .903 amended--Dispensing (a) Aboveground Tanks. Class I and Class II liquids shall not be dispensed into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle from aboveground tanks EXCEPT as follows : ABOVE GROUND TANK MODEL POLICY FOR DISPENSING INTO MOTOR VEHICLES SCOPE: The storage and dispensing of motor fuels (does not pertain to LPG) into tanks of motor vehicles from an above ground tank(s) , specifically for commercial, and not intended for retail sales to the general public, use applications outside of building approved by the Fire Chief . NOTE: This exception was developed specifically for urban applications . RESTRICTED LOCATIONS: ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS (ZONES) IN WHICH STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVE GROUND TANKS ARE PROHIBITED. AJ'Fk 6/92152 11 3174 II The limits referred to in Section 79 . 501 of the Uniform Fire Code in which the storage of flammable or combustible liquids is restricted shall be as per local code and as approved by the Fire Chief . PLANS: Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to installation for each application. The plans shall indicate the method of storage and dispensing quantities to be stored, distances from buildings and property lines, access ways, fire-protection facilities, barrier protection, diking (secondary containment) , design and construction of tanks, supports, seismic design, tank venting and vapor recovery, wiring and equipment, electrical controls, safety rules, - signage and any additional information and requirements required by the Fire Chief. PERMITS: Permits shall be required in accordance with Section 4 . 101 U.F.C. of the Uniform Fire Code. In addition, the storage and dispensing of each operation shall be reviewed and permitted annually to assure compliance ........... with approved plans . Prior to the issuance of the Fire Department ' s permit to install, all other applicable permits shall be obtained, i .e. ; Building, Planning, Environmental Health, Air Quality. LOCATION ON The minimum distance in feet from PROPERTY property lines, public ways or significant buildings in which tank(s) and dispenser(s) can be located are hereby restricted to the following guidelines : Combination System (tank and dispenser) Tanks to a maximum of 2200 gallons capacity shall be located 15 feet from property lines, public ways or significant buildings . The aggregate gallonage per site shall be limited to 2200 gallons . AJFk 6/92152 12 3174 Quantities greater than 2200 gallons aggregate shall be approved by the Chief . SEPARATION BETWEEN Except for double-bulkheaded TANKS: compartmentized tanks, the separation between each tank shall be 1/6 the sum of adjacent tank diameter but not less than 3 feet. (See U.F.C. Table 79 . 504(a) ) FIRE AND EXPLOSION The primary tank shall be protected by PROTECTION: a minimum listed or approved fire resistive protection of 2-hour rating and impact resistance as approved by the Fire Chief . (Impact resistance Article 9 definition) DESIGN AND The design, fabrication and CONSTRUCTION construction of tanks shall be in OF TANKS AND accordance with Section 79 . 106 EQUIPMENT: Equipment - All dispensing equipment and devices shall be of an approved type and listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as approved by the Fire Chief for use in conjunction with Class I and Class II liquids and shall comply with Section IX. MONITORING: Electronic leak detection that complies with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 23-2634, shall be required to monitor the interstitial space between the primary and secondary tank. All visible exterior surfaces of an aboveground storage tank, including any visible horizontal surface directly beneath the tank, shall be inspected at least daily by direct viewing. The inspection schedule shall be established such that some of the inspections are conducted when the liquids are at its highest level . A written statement of the routine monitoring procedures shall be available at the facility and the record shall include the frequency of visual inspections, the location(s) AJFk 6/92152 13 3174 from which observations will be made, the name(s) and title(s) of the persons) responsible for performing the observations and the reporting format . Written records shall be maintained on site for three (3) years . PRODUCT DISPENSING: Product dispensing hoses shall be equipped with a listed emergency breakaway device designed to retain liquid on both sides of the breakaway point. The devices shall be located between the nozzle and the hose line and the line and the pump, at each end of the hose. Such devices shall be installed and maintained in accordance with manufacturer' s instructions . (See NFPA (TIA) 30) DISPENSING: Dispensers shall be equipped with a permanently attached, approved pumping device mounted on top of tank,with an approved hose of an approved length for filling vehicles, equipment or containers . Each tank shall have a pump that is activated/deactivated when the nozzle is removed and replaced. (U.F.C. Section 79 . 903(i) ) PIPE, VALVES, FITTINGS: In addition to other requirements outlined in U.F.C. Section 79 . Division VII, the following shall be required: Piping: All piping shall be enclosed in two-hour fire protection. Pipes containing liquid are required to be double contained. This includes the base of working and emergency vents and fuel sleeves . Manifold piping to connect multiple tanks is prohibited. A fusible link valve, of the type that upon heat activation the valve will close preventing fumes from ignition, shall be required on all openings other than working and emergency vents. The valve shall be approved by the Fire Chief. A fire extinguisher with a minimum classification of 2-A, 20 B:C shall be AJFk 6/92152 14 3174 ---------- .......................................... provided and so located that it will be not more than 75 feet from any pump, dispenser or fill pipe opening . (See U.F.C. Section 79 . 908) SUPPORTS AND Tanks shall rest on foundations made of FOUNDATIONS: concrete, masonry, piling or steel . Tank foundations shall be designed to minimize the possibility of uneven settling of the tank and to minimize corrosion in any part of the tank resting on the foundations . Steel tank supports shall be designed to U.L. Standard 1709 . (See U.F.C. Section 79 . 505 M and (0 ) ANCHORAGE: Design of Supports : The design of the supporting structure for tanks shall be in accordance with well established engineering principles in accordance with the Building Code. Tanks shall be so supported as to prevent the excessive concentration of loads on the supporting, portion of the shell . (See U.F.C. Section 79 . 505(d) ) ...Locations -Subject to Flooding: Where a tank is located in an area that may be subjected to flooding, the applicable provisions of Appendix II-B apply. (See U.F.C. Section 79 . 505(e) ) ii Seismic Design: The tank supports and connections shall be designed to resist damage as a result of such shocks in accordance with the Building Code. (See U.P.C. Section 79 . 505(f) ) BARRIER PROTECTION: Guard posts or other means shall be provided to protect exterior storage tanks from vehicular damage specified as follows: 1. 71 steel posts, with 3 ' above and 4 'below grade. The post shall be secured in a one foot square concrete footing. 2 . The post shall be of 1/2" steel (schedule 40) 6" in diameter and concrete filled with cap. AJFk 6/92152 15 3174 ...................... 3 . The posts shall be 36" apart on center. 4 . The backside of the post shall be a minimum of 3 ` feet from the tank. is DIKING: The area surrounding a tank or group of tanks shall be provided with drainage or shall be diked to prevent accidental discharge of liquid from endangering adjacent tanks, adjoining property or reaching waterways. Exception: When double containment is provided within the construction of the tank, the diking requirements may be waived by the Fire Chief . (See U.F.C. Section 79 .507(a) ) VEHICULAR APPROACH A non-absorbant surface sufficiently PAD: covering the vehicle fueling area is required as approved by the Fire Chief. TANK VENTING AND Emergency relief venting shall be in VAPOR RECOVERY: accordance with U.F.C. Section 79 .509 4 (b) and N.F.P.A. (TIA) 30A. Emergency relief vents for gasoline primary and secondary tanks shall have a flame arrestor as approved by the Fire Chief . A coaxial breakaway device as approved by the Fire Chief shall be required on phase II vapor recovery systems . Vapor recovery shall be in accordance with U.F.C. Section 79 .911 and the Air Quality authority having jurisdiction. APPROVED WIRING: All installation of electrical wiring and equipment shall be reasonably safe to persons and property. For Class I liquids where electrical wiring and equipment are installed, evidence that such wiring and equipment are of the type approved for use in the hazardous locations as set forth in Table 79 .905 and that such wiring and equipment have been installed in accordance with the Electrical Code will be required. (See U.F.C. Section 79 . 905) is AJFk 6/92152 16 3174 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS: A clearly labeled manually operated pump master switch shall be provided in li an approved location, within 75 feet of, but not nearer than 15 feet to any dispenser. Where such master switch is not visible from all dispensers, the location thereof shall be indicated by approved signs . Signs identifying the pump master switch shall be clearly labeled "EMERGENCY PUMP SHUTOFF" in 41- high letters with 1/2" strokes . The master switch on all individual pump circuit switches shall be set in the "off" position before close of business . SAFETY RULES: There shall be no smoking or open flames in the areas used for fueling, servicing internal combustion engines, receiving or dispensing of Class 1, 11 or III--A liquids . There shall be no dispensing into unapproved containers . (See U.F.C. Section 79 .903 (d) ) The motors of all vehicles being fueled shall be stopped. Conspicuous signs .. prohibiting. smoking, prohibiting dispensing into unapproved containers and requiring vehicle motors to be shut off during fueling operations shall be posted at each dispenser. Flammable or combustible liquids or any waste liquid containing crude petroleum or its products shall not be discharged into or upon any street, highway drainage canal or ditch, storm drain, sewer or flood-control channel, lake or tidal waterway, or upon the ground. Storage is prohibited on top of the J tank(s) . TANK IDENTIFICATION: Above ground storage tanks over 100 gallons (water capacity) permanently installed, mounted or affixed and 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 Number 79-3 identifying the material within. A placard shall also be installed mounted or affixed adjacent to the "Emergency Shut-off" sign. (See U.F.C. Section 79 . 110) AJFk 6/92152 17 3174 J. TANK FILLING Delivery operations shall comply with OPERATIONS: applicable requirements of NFPA 385, Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids . The delivery vehicle shall be separated i from any above ground tank by at least I 25 feet (7. 6m) . Tank filling shall not begin until the delivery operator has determined tank ullage (available capacity) . The delivery hoseline shall not exceed 50 ' . A dry break coupling shall be installed at a point where connection and disconnection is made from the delivery vehicle to any aboveground tank. This device shall be protected from tampering and physical damage. A sign stating "Do not remove or tamper with the Dry Break Coupling" shall be affixed adjacent to the coupling. is An overFILL protection system approved by the Fire Chief is required. The tank shall be equipped with an overSPILL box to contain any spill at the fill opening during delivery operations, if required by the Fire Chief. (See NFPA 30A Sections 2 .4 . 8 .2 to 2 .4 . 8 . 5 TESTING: All tank and piping shall be tested , in a manner acceptable to the jurisdiction. (See U.F.C. Section ! 79 . 708) FENCING: Fencing shall be provided for all installations . Fencing shall not be less than 6 feet in height, constructed ; of wire mesh, solid metal sheathing or J;k masonry. Fencing shall be so located as to provide protection from tampering or trespassing. Exception: Tanks are not required to be enclosed within a fence if the property on which the tanks are located already has a perimeter security fence. (See U.F.C. Section 79 .406) MAINTENANCE TESTING: The integrity of the primary and 1 secondary h d tanks shall ll be tested Y ank AJFk 6/92152 18 3174 annually or after a significant event or possible breach of integrity, by the tank owner or operator using the tank monitoring port. All test results shall be maintained on the premises for three (3) years and shall be made available to the Fire Chief upon request . (See U.F.C. Sections 79 . 902 (e) and (f) ) The tank integrity tests at a minimum shall : 1 . Test for vapor in the interstictial space. 2. Secondary tank - vacuum or pressure procedure approved by the Fire chief . COMMUNICATIONS: During hours of operation, the system's site - shall be provided with a fire alarm transmitting device. Such a device may be a telephone that is readily available. (See U.F.C. Section 79 . 902(i) (1988) ) SUPERVISION: Where dispensing of Class I, II or III-A liquids is performed a listed automatic-closing-type nozzle valve shall be used incorporating the following features (See U.F.C. Section 79 . 903) : 1. The hose nozzle valve shall be equipped with an integral latch-open device. 2. When the flow of product is normally controlled by devices or equipment other than the nozzle valve, the hose nozzle valve shall not be capable of being opened unless the delivery hose is pressurized. If pressure to the hose is lost, the nozzle shall close automatically. Exception: Vapor recovery nozzles incorporating Insertion Interlock devices designed to achieve shut-off upon disconnection with vehicle fill pipe. AjFk 6/92152 19 3174Ir ----------------------- ........... 3 . (a) The hose nozzle shall be designed in such a way that the nozzle is retained in the fill pipe during the filling operation. (b) Supervision: the dispensing of Class I and Class II liquids into a fuel tank of a vehicle or into a container shall at all times be under the supervision of a qualified attendant. Exception: Supervision by a qualified attendant is not required at locations, provided: 1. The owner or operator provides and is accountable for: A. At least daily site visits . B. Regular equipment inspection and maintenance. C. Conspicuously posting instructions for safe operation of dispensing equipment. D. Posting the phone number of the owner operator. 2 . A sign in addition to that required in Section 79 . 903 (d) is posted in a conspicuous location stating : IN CASE OF FIRE OR SPILL 1. Use Emergency pump shut-off 2. Report the accident FIRE DEPARTMENT #: 911 FACILITIES ADDRESS 3 . Dispensing equipment complies with one of the following : A. The amount of fuel being dispensed is limited in quantity by a preprogrammed card set to limit fuel delivery to 25 gallons and AJFk 6/92152 20 3174 shall require a manual action to resume continued delivery, or B. Product delivery hoses are equipped with a listed emergency breakaway device designed to retain liquid on both sides of the breakaway point. Such double-breakaway devices shall be installed and maintained in accordance with manufacturer ' s instruction. 79 . 903(b) - Refer to Article 29 . 79 . 903(c) to read as follows : (c) Portable Containers and Tanks. Class I, II or III-A liquid shall not be dispensed into portable containers unless such container is of approved material and construction, having a tight closure with screwed or spring cover so designed that the contents can be dispensed into without spilling. Dispensing into portable tanks is prohibited. Class I, II, or III-A liquid shall not be dispensed into cargo tanks unless the tanks are approved tanks of 110 gallon aggregate capacity or less and permanently mounted to the vehicle frame of the motor vehicle. Cargo tanks with a capacity of over 110 gallons shall be filled at a bulk plant/terminal . 17.56.115 Section 79.907 amended--Drainage and Waste Disposal Refer to Article 29 . 17.56.120 Section 79 .1102 amended--Location. (b) Streets and Highways. No oil well shall be drilled within 25 feet of any dedicated public street, highway or nearest rail of a railway being used as such. (c) Buildings. The distances set out in this subsection, at the discretion of the Chief, may be reduced if : 1. Fire protection system is installed in or on the structure to meet the standards and specification of the City of Huntington Beach, and 2 . The proposed structure has a six foot masonry wall to act as a fire separation. 3 . Or an alternate means of fire protection approved by the Fire Chief. AJFk 6/92152 21 3174 f- i 17.56.125 Section 79.1103 amended--Waste Control. (b) Discharge and Combustible Materials on Ground. As follows: The surface of the ground under, around or near wells, pumps, boilers, oil storage tanks or buildings shall be kept free of oil, waste oil, refuse or waste material . 17.56.130 Section 79. 1104 amended_Sumns. (b) Backfilling Sumps. The maintenance of any sump or other basin for the retention of oil or petroleum products in the City is prohibited. 17.56.135 Section 79. 1112 ADD--Huntington Beach Oil Code. ADD--The Huntington Beach Oil Code (Huntington Beach Municipal Code Title 15) is incorporated herein by reference, and declared to be part of the Huntington Beach Fire Code as though set out in full herein. E 17.56.140 Section 80. 105--amended Unauthorized Discharges. (e) Responsibility for Cleanup. 1. lst Clean-Up Criteria. Soils sampled during site assessments that fail California Assessment Manual (CAM) criteria for hazardous waste will be excavated and disposed of at a proper disposal site. Laboratory tests used in this determination are pH (EPA-9045) , CAM Metals (total) , and Volatile Chlorinated and Aromatic Hydrocarbons (EPA-8240) as described in t 80 . 105(e) 6, Site Assessment and Laboratory ! Specifications . 2 . 2nd Clean-Up Criteria. Comparison of the total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) concentration in soils sampled during the site assessment shall be made with the screening criteria in 80 . 105(e) Table 1. If the sample results meet the Table 1 criteria, no further testing or remediation work will be required. If the TPH exceeds the screening criteria, the laboratory will perform the additional analyses 3 specified (EPA-8020, EPA-8270) . Further delineation of the contaminated soil through use of additional borings, additional trenches or by excavation and stockpiling must be performed to determine the lateral and vertical extent of soil exceeding Table 1 criteria. Samples obtained during this delineation will be analyzed for screening criteria listed in Table 1 (EPA-418 . 1 and EPA-8015) . If sample results exceed the screening criteria in Table 1, the AJFk 6/92152 22 3174 5 . On Site Remediation. Soil can be remediated on site as long as it does not exhibit any characteristics of material considered hazardous for 2 disposal purposes . On site remediation must comply with all applicable state, county, federal and city regulations. Remediation activities shall be performed within a designated area . A remediation plan shall be approved by the Fire Department. After soil is remediated and reused, the surface . of the designated remediation area shall be tested in accordance with provisions identified herein above. A testing plan shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval as well as a final report which shall summarize the remediation efforts and post remediation test results . 6. Site Assessment and Laboratory Specifications. Analyses performed during site assessments of oil fields (other industrial or agricultural uses may require additional analysis) should include pH (EPA-9045) , CAM Metals (total only, soluble if total exceeds 10 times (STLC) , Volatile Hydrocarbons (EPA-8240) , Total Recoverable Hydrocarbons (EPA-418 . 1) , Total Fuel Hydrocarbons (EPA-8015) , Semi-Volatile Organics (EPA-8270) and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (EPA 8080) . Vertical limits of hydrocarbon contamination shall be assessed. Sampling shall extend to a depth sufficient to identify at least 5 ' of uncontaminated soil or to a depth not greater than 5 ' above the water table in cases where regional groundwater will be impacted by sampling operations . If the landowner chooses to clean-up the site using screening criteria specified in 80. 105(e) Table 2, the laboratory analytical work may specify the reanalyses of samples exceeding screening criteria specified in 80. 105(e) Table 1. The shelf life for the samples must not be exceeded when the reanalyses are run. The laboratory contract shall specify use of EPA Method 3630 as a clean-up procedure prior to soil analysis for CAPNA' s using EPA-8270 if the 418 . 1 results show greater than 1, 000 ppm. Samples representative of a specific site should be obtained consistent with a Phase I historical review of the site. The sampling frequency will vary depending on potential for on site contamination. Sampling should be targeted at identified or suspected contaminated locations on the site. AJFk 6/92152 24 3174 ..................... Sampling of areas not suspected to be contaminated shall be done on a random basis according to a Sampling Plan which shall be approved by the Fire Department. The Sampling Protocol, both in terms of site specific targets and other random sampling should be formulated in cooperation with the Fire Department . The burden of demonstrating soil cleanup to established limits of contamination shall be the responsibility of the land owner. The Fire Department ' s approval of a Sampling Protocol shall be required. A Site Auditor, as identified in 80 . 105(e) , 8 shall be a requirement placed on all significantly large oil field properties and on smaller properties where a reasonable large number of contamination sources are deemed to remain unsampled following completion of the approved Sampling Protocol . The requirement for a Site Auditor shall be at the discretion of the Fire Department. Soil sampling shall be carried out using protocols approved by the California Leaking . Underground Fuel Tank Manual and/or the Orange County Healti- Department . Analytical results which may be inconsistent or anom-: 73us when compared to other sample data taken as part of the site assessment shall be made a part of the record although the land owner shall have the option of providing additional samples to clarify inconsistencies . The number and location of these samples shall be determined by the land owner. 7. Specifications for Reuse of Crude oil Contaminated Soils as Road Subgrade. Soils must meet criteria listed in 80 . 105(e) Table 1 and 2. Reused soils must meet compaction requirements . Reused soils shall be placed directly beneath the asphalt cap and underlying aggregate to a maximum depth of four (4) feet below the road surface. Fills deeper than four (4) feet must be approved by the Fire Department based on sufficient findings . Potable drinking water lines must be surrounded by clean sand or gravel and approved and inspected by the appropriate City departments before burial in the roadway. AJFk 6/92152 25 3174 A detailed set ' of drawings must be submitted to the City showing the plan of reused soils, a cross section of the road base, locations of utility lines and thickness of clean sand and gravel pack placed around these lines . Soil analysis data for the road fill must also be submitted which shall verify compliance with the standards listed in Table I and/or Table 2 . 8 . Scope of Contract Specifications for on Site Auditing During Grading Activities. The Auditor shall be an independent environmental or geotechnical consulting company with adequate training to identify petroleum contaminated soils with field instruments . and techniques described below. The Auditor shall be licensed by the State of California as a Registered Environmental Assessor. Auditors will monitor grading activities for indicators that petroleum hydrocarbons may have k contaminated the soils and shall be aware of the situations and procedures: 1) Soft spongy soils that become evident as heavy equipment travels over it . 2) Hydrocarbon odors emanating from the soil . 3) A reading of greater than 20 ppm on a hand held organic vapor monitor (OVM) held three (3) inches from suspected contaminated soils . The meter shall be calibrated at least twice per day. 4) A small vial of solvent can be used to extract a small amount of soil. If the solvent becomes discolored petroleum may be present. If any of the indicators above are found, the Auditor shall devise a sampling program capable of ascertaining whether or not waste is classified as hazardous . All sampling procedures shall be in accordance with the protocols established by LUTF and/or the Orange County Health Department . The contamination citing shall be made a part of the record and the Fire. Department shall be immediately notified. k Sufficient samples shall be analyzed to characterize the vertical and horizontal extent of the potential contaminant . If samples exceed the screening criteria in 80. 105(e) Table 1, the soil must either be removed or reanalyzed and compared to criteria in 80 . 105(e) Table 2 . If the soil is AJFk 6/92152 26 3174 ............. . ..... determined to meet the Table 2, criteria, the soil can be incorporated into the fill. If it does not, the soil can be stockpiled for remediation and reuse or removed from the site. kl A report documenting the observations made and samples obtained during grading shall be prepared. This report shall document compliance with the fs appropriate sections of Table 1 and/or Table 2, as applicable. Section 80.105(e) Table I Screening Level for Hydrocarbon Clean-up ` L'. Residential and Recreational <500 ppm <500 ppm. Commercial and Industrial <1,000 PPM <1,000 ppm Roadway 1. • 0'-4'Below Road Surface n1a <1'O00 ppm.total; <100 ppm of the <C14 component >4'Below Road Surface <1,000 PPM <1,0130 ppm, Section 80.105(e) Table 2 Screening Leviels for Hydrocarbon Clean-up 211; -up Residential and Recreational JB,<1.0 ppm. Each CAPKA <0.5 ppm. T - PP:m X&E <10.0 PPM individually Total CAPWs <3.0 ppm Commercial and Industrial B <1.0 ppm Fach CAPNA<1.0 ppm X&E <10.0 ppm individually Total CAPNA's <6.0 ppm Roadway * 01-4 Below Road Surface B <1.0 ppm EaA CAPKA<1.0 ppm T,X&E <10.0 ppm individually Total CAl <9.0 ppm * >V Below Road Surface B <1.0 PPM Each CAPKA <1.0 PPM T,X&E<10.0 ppm individually Total CAPKA's <6.0 ppm Based on CAPNVs found In Proposition 65 list,in addition to ba zo(g h&aylene. 27 AJFk 6/92152 3174 17.56. 145 Section 81.108--amended Aisles. Section 81 . 108 is hereby amended by adding subsection (a)4 to read as follows : (a) Aisles 4 . shall comply with the requirements for exits and the following : 1. When mechanical stocking methods are utilized, the minimum aisle width shall be eight (8) feet . 2 . When manual stocking methods are utilized, the minimum aisle width shall be forty-four (44) inches 3 . During the stocking operation, a minimum exit width of forty-four (44) inches shall be maintained. 4 . When cross aisles are provided the maximum required width shall be fourteen (14) feet. 5. Aisles shall not have a dead end greater than twenty (20) feet in length. 17.56.150 Adopt Appendix I-A amended--Life safety requirements for existing buildings other than high rise. 1. GENERAL. (a) Purpose. EXCEPTION: Group R, Division I less than seven (7) units, Group R, Division 3; Group M; and high rise occupancies . 2 . EXITS. (b) Corridors . EXCEPTION: Existing corridor walls, ceilings, and protection for openings not in compliance with the above may be permitted when such buildings are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout to comply with the standards and specifications of the Huntington Beach Fire Department. AJFk 6/92152 28 3174 ----------- 17.56. 155 Appendix II-C amended---Marinas. 2 . 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 shall 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 . 6 . FIRE-PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. All piers, wharves, floats with facilities for mooring or servicing five (5) 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 two-hundred and fifty (250) gallons per minute at a residual pressure of fifty (50) psi at the outlet. The outlet shall be a two-and-one-half (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 . (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 five (5) feet of the nearest fire apparatus access roadway. AJFk 6/92152 29 3174 (d) PORTABLE FIRE-PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. (1) A 4A, 40-B:C fire extinguisher shall be located every one hundred and fifty (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. (2) 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. 17.56.160 Adopt AP pendix II-E amended--Hazardous Materials Management Plan and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. 1 . SCOPE ADD--The Huntington Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 17.58 is incorporated herein by reference, and declared to be part of the Huntington Beach Fire Code as though set out . in full herein. The intent of Appendix II-E and Municipal Code Chapter 17. 58 is deemed to be substantially equivalent in intent . SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of December 1992. Mayor ATTFST: APPROVED S APPROV T0 ,7ORM: City Clerk //-/P�-eity Attorney P PPROVE PROVE INITIATE AND APPROVED: rator 6 rator Fire Chief AJFk 6/92152 30 3174 DOCUMENTATION is THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE SECTIONS REFERENCED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE BASED UPON THE 1991 EDITION FINDINGS 1. THIS STANDARD PROVIDES A REASONABLE DEGREE OF FIRE PROTECTION. 2. IT IS CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 2 . 301 AND 79 . 101 (C) CONCERNING ALTERNATE MATERIALS OR METHODS AND AFTER CONSIDERATIONS OF SPECIAL FEATURES IN THE PROXIMITY TO BUILDINGS OR ADJOINING PROPERTY, CHARACTER, CONSTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT AND DEGREE OF FIRE PROTECTION. is THEREFORE, I, THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, DECLARE THAT THE ABOVE USE AND PRACTICES, WHEN INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS STANDARD, MEETS THE INTENT OF SECTION 1 . 102(A) OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE WHICH IS TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE DEGREE OF FIRE SAFETY. Michael Fire Chief Date AJFk 6/92152 31 3174 r y Ord. No. 3174 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF OF HUNT RANGE ss CITY I GTON BEACH � I, CONNI£ BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City 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 therof held on the 16th day of November and was again read to said City Council at a regular__ __ meeting therof held on the 7th day of December 19 92 , and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council , AYES: Councilmembers: ROBITAILLE, MOULTON-PATTERSON, WINCHELL, SILVA, SULLIVAN, LEIPZIG NOES: Councilmembers: NONE ABSENT: Councilmembers: NONE I, Connie Brcftay CITY CLERK of tha Ci!y of y}� Hu3'lfina!on W^"Ch r,,Td ex cffll,!o of:if''. ily • rid+ ram' I CeE.. ,«, ton City Clerk and ex-offi ci o Clerk of the City Council of the City j of Huntington Beach, California e.. _,.._,...`..... 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