HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3430 ORDINANCE NO. 31.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 17.56 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 17.56.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.010 Ado ttz ian. 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 UFC, including Appendices I-A,
I-B, I-C, II-A, II-C, II-D, II-E, H-F, II-H, II-J, III-A, III-C, and N-A and amendments
thereto,published by International Fire Code International,being particularly the 1997
edition thereof, and the 1998 UFC Supplement [hereinafter UFC] 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 UFC 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.
SECTION 2. Section 17.56.020 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.020 UFC Section 103.1.4 Amended--Appeals. ADD--Any appeal from the
decision of the Chief of the Fire Department to the Huntington Beach Appeals Board
must be filed within thirty(30) days from the date of the decision appealed. There shall be no appeal pursuant to this section to determine the validity of a decision of the fire
chief, or his or her designee,pursuant to UFC Section 103.4.4 or UFC Section
8001.5.2.5.
SECTION 3. Section 17.56.030 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 4. Section 17.56.040 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.040 UFC Section 209-H Amended--ADD HIGH RISE. High-Rise is any
building having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the
lowest Ievel of Fire Department access. Such buildings shall have fire and life safety
systems required by the Building Code.
SECTION 5. Section 17.56.45 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.045 UFC Section 902.2.2.1 Amended--Fire Apparatus Access Dimensions.
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(a) Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than twenty-four(24') feet(7315 mm) and an obstructed vertical clearance of not less
than thirteen(13') feet six (6") inches (4115 mm). Fire access streets, drives or roads
adjacent to building fronts in commercial centers shall be not less than twenty-seven
(27') (8230 mm) 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.
SECTION 6. Section 17.56.046 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56,046 UFC Section 902.4 Amended -Key Boxes/Gates When access to or within a structure
or an area is unduly difficult because of secured openings or where immediate access is
necessary for life-saving or firefighting purposes,the fire chief is authorized to require a key box
to be installed in an accessible location. The key box shall be of a type approved by the chief
and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire chief. On all electric
vehicle gates leading to required fire department access lanes, an approved fire department key
switch and an approved strobe light receiver(residential developments only-refer to City
Specification#403) shall be installed and tested by the fire department. In the event of a power
failure, the gate shall be automatically transferred to a fail safe mode allowing the gate to be
pushed open without the use of special knowledge or any equipment.
SECTION 7. Section 17.56.050 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.050 UFC Section 1003 Amended--Fire Extin iu�g Systems.
1003.1.1 General. Fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the
Fire Code, and(National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet#13).
1003.1.2 Standards. delete exceptions 2 and 3.
ADD--For the purposes of this code, high-rise buildings are defined in Section 209H.
SECTION 8. Section 17.56.055 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.055 UFC Section 1003.2.2--Automatic Fire Extina 'shing,Systems.
1003.2.2 All Occupancies: All Occupancies Except group U occupancies. (For group U
occupancies, refer to City Specification#404) An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
whenever the total gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet for all new construction, additions
to existing buildings (refer to City Specification 9420), or change of occupancy classification,
and as follows:
1003.2.3.1 Drinking Establishments:
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Line 5 Change `(1) hour' to `(4)hour'.
Line 6 Change one (1) hour to four(4)hour.
1003.2.3.3 Exhibition and Display rooms:
Line 2 Change 12,000 to 5,000.
1003.2.3.7 Stages. All buildings shall be sprinklered, where there is a stage or enclosed
platform.
1003.2.3.9 ADD--Automatic sprinklers shall be required throughout the building where a
portion of the building above the first floor is used for drinking and/or dining.
1003.2.3.10 ADD--Automatic sprinklers shall be required 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 fifty(50) or more persons.
1003.2.4.1 General. Delete -Exceptions one (1) and two (2).
1003.2.8 (d) Group M Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
in retail sales rooms classified as Group M Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 5,000
square feet or in Group M retail sales occupancies more than three stories 'in height. The area of
mezzanes shall be included in determining the areas where sprinklers are required.
SECTION 9. Section 17.56.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.060 UFC Section 1003.4 Permissible Sprinkler Omissions.
6. 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 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.
SECTION 10. Section 17.56.065 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows: -
17.56.065 UFC Section 1004 Amended--Standpipes TABLE 1004-A.
Amend as follows:
Table 10.510A:
Line 1. Standpipes for sprinklered buildings shall be Class Ill.
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Line 2.Change four(4) stories to three(3) stories. Standpipes for sprinklered buildings shall be
Class Ill.
Line 5.Change four(4) stories to three (3) stories; 20,000 square feet per floor to 10,000 and
standpipes for sprinklered buildings shall be Class III.
,SECTION 11. Section 17.56.075 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.075 UFC Section 5202.4.1 Amended--Aboveground Fuel Tanks
Aboveground Tanks. Class I and Class II flammable 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: When approved by the fire chief, the outside storage and dispensing of motor
fuels (does not pertain to LPG) into tanks of motor vehicles from an aboveground tank(s),
used in commercial applications which are, not intended for retail sales to the general
public.
RESTRICTED LOCATIONS:
ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS (ZONES) IN WHICH STORAGE OF
FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND
TANKS ARE PROHIBITED.
The limits referred to in Section 7902.2.2 of the UFC, as adopted by HBMC 17.56.095,
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, accessways, 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 105 of the UFC. 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.
PERMITTABLE LOCATIONS ON PROPERTY
The minimum distance in feet from property lines,public ways or significant buildings in
which tank(s) and dispenser(s) can be located are hereby restricted to the following
guidelines:
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Tanks to a maximum of 2200 gallons capacity shall be located fifteen(15') feet from
property lines,public ways or significant buildings.
The aggregate gallonage per site shall be limited to 2200 gallons.
Quantities greater than 2200 gallons aggregate shall be approved by the fire chief
,SEPARATION BETWEEN TANKS:
Except for double-bulkheaded compartmentalized tanks, the separation between each
tank shall be 1/6 the sum of adjacent tank diameter but not less than three (3) feet. (See
UFC Table 79.504(a))
FIRE AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION:
The primary tank shall be protected by 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 CONSTRUCTION OF TANKS AND EQUIPMENT:
The design, fabrication and construction of tanks shall be in accordance with Section
7902.1.8.1.1.
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 7903.
MONITORING:
The following procedures are required for monitoring:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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)
from which observations will be made, the name(s) and title(s) of the person(s)
responsible for performing the observations and the reporting format.
4. Written records shall be maintained on site for three (3) years.
PRODUCT DISPENSING: Dispensers 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, at each end of the hose between the nozzle and the pump. 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 hose of
an approved length for filling vehicles, equipment or containers. Each tank shall have a
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pump that is activated/deactivated when the nozzle is removed and replaced. (UFC
Section 79903(i))
PIPE, VALVES, FITTINGS: In addition to other requirements outlined in UFC
Section 7901.11, the following shall be required:
Piping: All piping shall be enclosed in two (2) 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 provided and
so located that it will be not more than seventy-five (75) feet from any pump, dispenser
or fill pipe opening. (See UFC Section 5202.9)
TANK LINING:
Tank linings are prohibited in the City of Huntington Beach unless approved by the fire
chief. (See UFC Section 7902.1.8.2.9)
SUPPORTS AND FOUNDATIONS:
Tanks shall rest on foundations made of 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 UFC Section 7902.1.13)
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.
1. Tanks shall be so supported as to prevent the excessive concentration of loads on the
supporting portion of the shell. (See UFC Section 7902.1.13.5)
2. 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.
3. 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 UFC
Section 7902.1.13.5) -
BARRIER PROTECTION:
Guard posts or other means shall be provided to protect exterior storage tanks from
vehicular damage specified as follows:
1. Seven(T) foot steel posts,with three (T) foot above and four(4) feet below grade. The post
shall be secured in a one (1) foot square concrete footing.
2. The post shall be of 1/2" steel (schedule 40) six (6") inch diameter and concrete filled with
cap.
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3. The posts shall be thirty-six (36") inches apart on center.
4. The backside of the post shall be a minimum of three (3) feet from the tank.
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 UFC Section 7901.8)
VEHICULAR APPROACH PAD:
A non-absorbent surface sufficiently covering the vehicle fueling area is required as
approved by the fire chief.
TANK VENTING AND VAPOR RECOVERY:
1. Emergency relief venting shall be in accordance with UFC Section 7902.2.6 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.
2. 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 UFC Section
5202.12 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 installed, evidence
that such wiring and equipment are of the type approved for use in the hazardous
locations as set forth in Table 5202.6 and that such wiring and equipment have been
installed in accordance with the Electrical Code will be required. (See UFC Section
5202.12.3.11)
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS: Emergency and routine electrical controls shall comply
with the following:
1. A clearly labeled manually operated pump master switch shall be provided in an
approved location,within seventy-five(75') feet of, but not nearer than fifteen (15') feet
to any dispenser.
2. Signs identifying the pump master switch shall be clearly labeled "EMERGENCY
PUMP SHUTOFF" in four(4") inch high letters with 1/2" strokes. -
3. Where such master switch is not visible from all dispensers,the location thereof shall
be indicated by approved signs.
4. A control switch or each individual pump circuit switches shall beset in the "off'
position at time of business closure.
SAFETY RULES:The following safety regulations shall be strictly enforced:
1. There shall be no smoking or open flames in the areas used for fueling, servicing
internal combustion engines,receiving or dispensing of Class I, H, or III-A liquids.
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2. There shall be no dispensing into unapproved containers. (See UFC Section 5201.6).
3. The engines of all vehicles being fueled shall be stopped. Conspicuous signs
prohibiting smoking,prohibiting dispensing into unapproved containers and requiring
vehicle engines to be shut off during fueling operations shall be posted at each dispenser.
4. 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, flood-control channel, lake or tidal waterway, or upon the
ground.
5. Storage is prohibited on top of the tank(s).
TANK IDENTIFICATION:
Aboveground 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 UFC Standard 79-3 identifying the material within.
A placard shall also be installed mounted or affixed adjacent to the "Emergency Shut-off'
sign.
TANK FILLING OPERATIONS:
Delivery operations shall comply with applicable requirements ofNFPA 385, Standard
for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
1. The delivery vehicle shall be separated from any aboveground tank by at least
twenty-five (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 fifty
(50) feet.
2. 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.
3. 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. (See NFPA 30A Section 2.4.8.2 to 2.4.8.5)
TESTING:
All tank and piping shall be tested in a manner acceptable to the fire chief. (See UFC
Section 7901.11.10)
FENCING:
Fencing shall be provided for all installations. Fencing shall not be less than six (6) feet
in height, constructed of wire mesh, solid metal sheathing or 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 UFC Section
7902.3.5)
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MAINTENANCE TESTING:
The integrity of the primary and secondary tanks shall be tested 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 UFC Section
7902.6.13)
The tank integrity tests at a minimum shall:
1. Test for vapor in the interstitial 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 UFC Article 52)
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 UFC 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.
3. The hose nozzle shall be designed in such a way that the nozzle is retained in the fill -
pipe during the filling operation.
4. Supervision: The dispensing of Class I and Class H 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
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.
e. A sign in addition to that required in UFC Section 79.903(d) is posted in a
conspicuous location stating:
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IN CASE OF FIRE OR SPILL
1. Use Emergency pump shut-off
2. Report the accident
FIRE DEPARTMENT#: 911
FACILITIES ADDRESS
f. Product delivery hoses from dispensers shall be 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.
SECTION 12. Section 17.56.080 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.080 UFC Section 5204-2.4.5 Dispensing Supervision
UFC Section 5202.4.5 Delete#1 and Delete#2.
SECTION 13. Section 17.56.085 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.085 UFC Section 6106.3 Portable Unvented„Oil;Burning Heating Devices
UFC Section 6106.3 Location- line 3 delete group S, Division 3,4, and 5.
SECTION 14. Section 17.56.087 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.087 UFC Section 7901.3.2 Hazardous Materials Storage PI
UFC Section 7901.3.2 is Amended to Read: Plans. All new facilities and modifications
to existing facilities proposing to store, dispense, use or handle flammable or combustible
liquids, shall submit a hazardous materials storage and use plan in accordance with UFC
Section 8001.3.2.L
SECTION 15. Section 17.56.089 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 16. Section 17.56.091 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 17. Section 17.56.095 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.095 UFC Section 7902.2.2.1-Locations where above ound tanks are prohibited
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Restricted Locations. The limits referred to herein prohibiting the storage of Class I and
II liquids in outside, aboveground tanks are hereby established for all commercial land
use districts as defined in the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
EXCEPTIONS:
A. Bulk plants may exist in I-G(general industrial)zoned 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 Beach except at locations classified as Zone I-G (general
industrial)where permitted by a site plan use permit on property designated as
potentially suitable for the uses permitted under these zone classifications by the
Huntington Beach Zoning Ordinance as the same may be amended from time to time.
SECTION 18. Section 17.56.100 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.100 UFC Section 7902.6.3 Location of Underground Fuel Tanks.
UFC Section 7902.6.3 is amended to read as follows:
4. 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 and manufacturing
districts.
SECTION 19. Section 17.56.105 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended by deleting the existing language; said section to now read as follows:
17.56.105 UFC Section 7902.6.10 Tank lining
ADD Tank linings are prohibited in the City of Huntington Beach unless approved by the
fire chief.
SECTION 20. Section 17.56.110 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.110 UFC Section 7903.2.1.4 Heating, Cooking, and Lighting Devices -
UFC Section 7903.2.1.4 -Delete the exception.
SECTION 21. Section 17.56.115 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.115 UFC Section 7903.2.3.4. Mechanical Ventilation.
UFC Section 7903.2.3.4.2 - Delete the exception.
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SECTION 22. Section 17.56.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56_12.0 UFC_Section 7904.3.2.3 Oil Well Drilling and Operation
The distances set out in this section 7904.3.2, at the discretion of the Chief,may be reduced if
added fire protection is provided by installation of approved fire protection systems and devices.
SECTION 23. Section 17.56.130 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.130 UFC Section 7904.3.4.2 Amended--Sumys.
Backfilling Sumps. The maintenance of any sump or other basin for the retention of oil or
petroleum products in the City is prohibited.
SECTION 24. Section 17.56.135 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.135 UFC Section 7904.3.10 --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.
SECTION 25. Section 1.7.56.140 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.140 UFC Section 8001.3.2--Hazardous Materials Management Plan
Hazardous Materials Management Plan. Compliance with Huntington Beach Municipal Code
Chapter 17.58 requiring a business emergency plan shall be considered in compliance with UFC
Section 8001.3.2 except as provided in UFC Section 8001.3.2.1 below:
8. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 8001.3.2, all new facilities and
existing facilities proposing modifications which handle or propose to handle hazardous
materials shall submit a hazardous materials storage and use plan packet. Packets/plans shall be
submitted and approved prior to installation and/or operation for all hazardous materials and
each application.
SECTION 26. Section 17.56.145 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.145 UFC Section 8001.3.3 Amended Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement
Deleted and amended to read:
Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Compliance with Huntington Beach Municipal Code
Chapter 17.58 shall be considered in compliance with this section.
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SECTION 27. Section 17.56.150 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 28. Section 17.56.155 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.155 UFC Section 8001.5.2.2 Notification
Notification. The fire chief shall be notified immediately when an unauthorized discharge
becomes reportable under state, federal and local regulations and in accordance with HBMC
Chapter 17.58.
SECTION 29. Section 17.56.160 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 30. Section 17.56.165 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17,56.165 UFC Section 8001.5.2.5 Responsibility For Clean-Lip Soil Spec.)
Clean-up of contaminated soil and property shall be in accordance with state, federal or local
regulations as follows:
1. 1 st 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 item 6
below, 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 UFC 8001.5.2.5 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 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 laboratory shall be instructed to run the analyses specified in UFC
8001.5.2.5 Table 2 (EPA-8020, EPA-8270) unless the applicant chooses to
excavate the contaminated soil to meet criteria in Table 1 without proceeding
to further analyses specified in Table 2. Soils which contain less than the
screening levels specified in Table 2 shall not be required to undergo soil
remediation provided that EPA 418.1 and EPA 8015M Total Petroleum
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Hydrocarbon concentrations are less than 100% excess of Table 1 screening
criteria levels.
3. Depth of Contaminated Soil Removal. Soil contamination in excess of the
UFC 8001.5.2.5 Tables 1 and 2 criteria extending deeper than twenty(20) feet
below ultimate finished grade or within five(5) feet of the groundwater table,
whichever is shallower, and not exhibiting characteristics of material
considered hazardous for disposal purposes may be considered for non-
remediation. Approval for non-remediation shall be by certification of the
Fire Department and shall be issued with appropriate findings. The lateral and
vertical extent of this contaminated material left in place shall be determined
using Table 1 criteria. This extent shall be reported to the City and disclosed
to subsequent property owners in a format approved by the Fire Department.
Surface structures within one hundred (100) feet of the lateral extent of the
contaminated soil shall be built with vapor barriers in accordance with
applicable City specifications.
4. Disposition of Stockpiled Soil. Soil that is stockpiled on site as a result of
criteria applied above can be evaluated for reuse on site. The reuse options
may include,but are not limited to, on site remediation and resampling to
meet the criteria in UFC 8001.5.2.5 Table 1 and/or 2 or reuse of the soil as
road subgrade where applicable. Specifications for reuse of crude oil
contaminated soil as road subgrade are identified in item 7 below.
Soil that is planned for reuse on site should be sampled at a frequency
sufficient to adequately characterize the degree and composition of the
contamination. A sampling plan shall be submitted to the Fire Department for
approval prior to reuse.
5. On Site Remediation. Soil can be remediated on site as long as it does not
exhibit any characteristics of material considered hazardous for 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 ten 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 five (5') feet of
uncontaminated soil or to a depth not greater than five (5') feet above the
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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 UFC 8001.5.2.5 Table 2, the laboratory analytical work may specify the
reanalysis of samples exceeding screening criteria specified in UFC
8001.5.2.5 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.
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 8001.5.2.5 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 Health
Department.
Analytical results which may be inconsistent or anomalous 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 UFC 8001.5.2.5 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.
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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.
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 1 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 contaminated the soils and shall be aware of the
situations and procedures:
a. Soft spongy soils that become evident as heavy equipment travels over it.
b. Hydrocarbon odors emanating from the soil.
c. A reading of greater than twenty(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.
d. 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.
Sufficient samples shall be analyzed to characterize the vertical and horizontal
extent of the potential contaminant. If samples exceed the screening criteria
in UFC 8001.5.2.5 Table 1,the soil must either be removed or reanalyzed and -
compared to criteria in UFC 8001.5.2.5 Table 2. If the soil is 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.
A report documenting the observations made and samples obtained during
grading shall be prepared. This report shall document compliance with the
appropriate section of Table 1 and/or Table 2, as applicable.
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Table 1
Screening Level for Hydrocarbon Clean-up
Residential & <500 ppm <500 ppm
Recreational
Commercial & <1,000 <1,000 ppm
Industrial p2m
Roadway
0'-4'Below Road n/a <1,000 ppm total; <100 ppm of
Surface the<C14 component
>4'Below Road <1,000 <1,000 ppm
Surface ppm.
Table 2
Screening Levels for Hydrocarbon Clean-up
Residential & B<1.0 ppm Each CAPNA<0.5
Recreational ppm
T,X&E<10.0 ppm Total CAPNA's<3.0
individually ppm
Commercial & B<1.0 ppm Each CAPNA<1.0
Industrial PPM
T,X&E<10.0 ppm Total CAPNA's <6.0
individual) m
Roadway
•0'-4'Below Road B<1.0 ppm Each CAPNA<1 A
Surface PPM
T,X &E <10.0 ppm Total CAPNA's<9.0
individual) m
>4'Below Road B<1.0 ppm Total CAPNA
Surface <1.Oppm
T,X&E 10.0<ppm Total CAPNA's<6.0
individually ppm.
[ Based on CAPNA's found in Proposition 65 list, in addition to benzo(g,h,i)perylene]
SECTION 31. Section 17.56.170 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby -
amended to read as follows:
17.56.170 UFC Section 8001.7 Identification S ps
Identification Signs. When required by the fire chief, visible identification signs shall be placed
in approved locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in
accordance with Huntington Beach Fire Prevention Division Hazardous Materials Identification
Guidelines City Specification#423.
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SECTION 32. Section 17.56.175 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.175 ADD UFC Section 8001.11.00 Spill Control Drainage Control and Second
Containment
Spill Control, Drainage Control, and Secondary Containment. Spill control, drainage control and
secondary containment in accordance with Section 8003.1.3 may be required for those amounts
under the exempt quantities specified in Section 8001.15.2 and Tables 8001.15-A through
8001.15-D if deemed necessary by the fire chief.
SECTION 33. Section 17.56.180 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.180_UFC Section 8001.15.1 Exempt Amounts.
Storage, dispensing,use and handling of hazardous materials in quantities not exceeding exempt
amounts shall be in accordance with UFC Section 8001. At the discretion of the fire chief,
hazardous materials present below the exempt amounts specified in UFC Section 8001.15.2 and
Tables 8001.15-A through 8001.15-D may be required to meet provisions found in UFC
Sections 8003.1.2 through 8003.1.14.
SECTION 34. Section 17.56.182 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.182 UFC Section 8003.1.2 Hazardous Materials Signs
UFC Section 8003.1.2 is Amended to Read: Sjgqq. Stationary aboveground containers and
tanks shall be placarded and labeled in accordance with Section 8001.7 and Huntington Beach
Fire Prevention Division Stationary Tank Hazard Identification Guidelines,refer to City
Specification#423.
SECTION 35. Section 17.56.184 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.184 UFC Section 8003.1.5 Maximum Ouantity Hazardous Materials On Site
Section 8003.1.1 a is Amended to Read: Maximum Quantity On Site. The storage of hazardous -
materials shall be in accordance with local zoning regulations except as follows:
No person shall use or store extremely hazardous substances within a residential zoned or any
property developed for residential use.
EXCEPTION: The use of fumigants,pesticides, or other regulated economic poisons, when
used in accordance with nationally recognized standards by a State licensed contractor or the
City and for which a permit has first been issued by the fire chief.
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SECTION 36. Section 17.56.185 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 37. Section 17.56.190 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.190 Section 8004.1.1 Applicability.
At the discretion of the fire chief, materials present below the exempt amounts set forth in UFC
Section 8001.15 may be required to meet provisions stipulated in Sections 8004.1.2 through
8004.4.3.
SECTION 38. Section 17.56.192 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.192 UFC Section 8004.1.9 Hazardous Materials Sims
Signs. In addition to the hazards identification signs required by UFC Section 8001.7, additional
hazard identification and warning signs shall be provided as follows:
Stationary containers and aboveground tanks shall be placarded and labeled in
accordance with Huntington Beach Fire Prevention Division Stationary Tank Hazard
Identification Guidelines, refer to City Specification#423.
SECTION 39. Section 17.56.195 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.195 UFC Section 8102.10.2 High Piled Stock Aisle Width.
UFC Section 8102.10.2 is amended to read as follows:
During the stocking operation, a minimum exit width of forty-four(44)inches shall be
maintained.
ADD UFC Section 8102.10.2.1 to read as follows:
3. Exceptions: When cross aisles are provided the maximum required width shall be
fourteen(14) feet.
SECTION 40. Section 17.56.200 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.200 Adopt UFC Appendix I-A Amended--Life safety requirement for existing
buildings other than high rise.
Section 1. GENERAL.
EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 1 (less than seven(7)units), Group U
occupancies and occupancies regulated by Appendix 1-B and Group R, Division 3
Occupancies, except that Group R, Division 3 Occupancies will comply with Section 6.
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SECTION 41. Section 17.56.205 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.205 Adopt UFC Appendix H-C Amended--Marinas.
Section 2. Plans and approvals GENERAL.
Plans for marina fire-protection facilities shall be approved by the fire 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.
Section 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 fire chief
Such roads and water systems shall conform to UFC 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.
(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 fire chief shall designate the type and number of all other fire appliances
to be installed and maintained in each marina.
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7. TRANSMISSION OF ALARMS.
A means for transmitting alarms immediately to the Fire Department shall be
available pursuant to the standards and specification of the Huntington Beach Fire
Department.
SECTION 42. Section 17.56.210 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.210 Adopt UFC Appendix II-E amended--Hazardous Materials Management Plan
and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement.
Section 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 H-E and Municipal Code Chapter 17.58 is
deemed to be substantially equivalent in intent.
SECTION 43. Chapter 17.56 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 17.56.220, said section to read as follows:
17.56.220 Adopt UFC Appendix II-F Amended--Aboveground Tanks Adopt Appendix
II-F Amended - Section 4.3 Tank Design- Size: Primary tanks shall not exceed a 2,200
gallons maximum tank, the aggregate gallonage per site shall be limited to 2,200 gallons.
Quantities greater than 2,200 gallons aggregate shall be approved by the fire chief.
Table A-I1-F-1 -MINIMUM SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS amended:
MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM THE
PROPERTY LINE WHICH CAN NEAREST SIDE OF ANY PUBLIC
BE BUILT UPON,INCLUDING WAY OR FORM THE NEAREST
INDIVIDUAL TANK CAPACITY THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF A IMPORTANT BUILDING ON THE MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN
Gallons(liters) PUBLIC WAY feet(mm) SAME PROPERTY feet(mm) TANKS feet(mm)
Less than or equal to 22,200 15(4572) 15(4572) 3(914)
Greater than 2,200 1 c r� 3(914)
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SECTION 44. This ordinance shall become effective .
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of May ' 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk
City Attorney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: -22 P44
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City A91ministrator
Fire Chief
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FINDINGS OF FACT
The following will be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission as a state mandated
Findings of Fact Document. Within this document is a detailed analysis of the justifications for any
new amendments submitted for this code adoption. This should provide council with the information
necessary to understand the need for these changes. A summary and brief analysis of all new and
existing amendments will be found in the "Summary of Huntington Beach Municipal Code
Amendments to the 1994 Huntington Beach Fire Code" document(Attachment 4).
Pursuant to Section(s) 18941.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code, the report
transmitted herein shall be submitted as the Findings of Fact Document with regard to Exhibit A,
Huntington Beach City Ordinance No. 3430 as adopted by the Huntington Beach City Council, and
complies with the regulations of the California Building Standards Commission. Under this ordinance,
specific amendments have been amended to become more restrictive than those sections published by
the State of California (State Building Standards Code, State Housing, and Community Development
Code) commonly referred to as Title 24 and 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
The adoption of and amendments to the Uniform Fire Code, published by the International Conference
of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association (Exhibit A), has been recognized by the
City of Huntington Beach as addressing the City's fire problem in a manner which assures a reasonable
degree of fire and life safety for the City's residents and visitors.
The amendments for the 1997 Uniform Fire Code Adoption have had Findings of Facts submitted
previously from prior Uniform Fire Code adoptions. In these amendments, there have been some code
section numbering changes or some title changes. However, there have not been any substantive
changes to these amendments that would change the nature of the original amendment from when the
original Findings of Fact were submitted, except for three new amendments.
Therefore,this Findings of Fact will be submitted as was done previously from prior Uniform Fire Code
Adoptions, along with justifications for the three new amendments.
Under provisions of Section 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code local amendments shall be based on
climate, geographical, or topographical conditions, The Findings of Fact contained herein shall address
each of these situations and shall present the local situation which either singularly or in combination
cause the established amendments to be adopted.
NEW AMENDMENTS
1, California State Fire Code, Section 7902.1.8.2.9 Tank linings, (amended to add) Tank linings
are prohibited in the City of Huntington Beach unless approved by the Fire Chief.
2. California State Fire Code, Section 7902.6.10 Tank lining, (amended to add) Tank linings are
prohibited in the City of Huntington Beach unless approved by the Fire Chief.
The new amendments address installing new tank linings in both aboveground and underground
existing tanks. The issues of concern are the same for both. Therefore, we submit the Findings of Fact
as follows:
This code section allows steel tanks to have a new tank lining installed. Recent incidents demonstrate
that this procedure must follow strict guidelines that are not mandated nor easily supervisedrto be done
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safely. Research into this subject has shown that a new tank lining provides protection from interior
corrosion only and cannot be used as a remedy for exterior corrosion. The soil in our City is considered
"hot" (extremely corrosive), therefore a new tank lining will not address the corrosive issue that plagues
the underground tanks in the City. Furthermore, the California State Fire Marshal's Office considers
that any approved testing lab's listed tank that has been modified, by cutting, grinding and installing a
new tank liner will no longer meet the criteria of the original listing. The original lab must approve the
modifications and installation and issue an upgrade listing. Currently, some tank lining installers are
not following this procedure. This amendment is designed to ensure that comprehensive guidelines are
mandated and strictly enforced to prevent disastrous results within our City. The hazards are inherent in
both aboveground and underground flammable liquid fueling tanks.
GEOGRAPHIC
The soil in our City is considered "hot" (extremely corrosive) and thus poses an extreme adversity to
underground tanks within our jurisdiction. The City sits astride seven major earthquake faults. Major
earthquakes have a proven history of disaster to underground tanks.
CLIMATIC
Pacific storms which create flooding will have a major adverse effect on both aboveground and
underground tanks.
TOPOGRAPHICAL
The major topographical features effecting fire safety are the increasing structural and population
densities. Dense population surrounds the underground and aboveground tanks within our City. Should
there be a rupture of these tanks, the results would be catastrophic.
3. California Fire Code, Section 103.4.4 17.56.020 ef the Five
..1........,d that g tkis ,.ade de fief , that_the tFue intent .,,�..a F f'this
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appeal from the decision of the Chief of the Fire Department to the Huntington Beach Appeals
Board must be filed within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision appealed. There shall
be no appeal pursuant to this section to determine the validity of a decision of the Fire
Chief, or his or her designee, pursuant to Uniform Fire Code Section 103.4.4 or Uniform
Fire Code Section 8001.5.2.5.Appeals.
Section 103.4.4 refers to the section an citations. This was eliminated because if a person receives a
misdemeanor citation, they can give their appeal through the criminal process. If a person receives an
administrative citation they can appeal through the Municipal Code Section 1.18 and receive an
administrative hearing or they may appeal to the court system. This section eliminates repetitive and
duplicative processes.
Section 8001.5.2.5 refers to the person, firm or corporation responsible for an unauthorized discharge
shall remedy the situation and borne all costs associated with such cleanup. This section allows the
City and the fire department to recover costs for services rendered on an unauthorized discharge.
Council has approved and adopted a fully burdened fee schedule, developed by Management Services
Incorporated (MSI), through ordinance. Fees have been established and mandated by council for
hazardous materials cleanup. This ordinance precludes the fire chief from lowering the fees
established.
The following Findings of Fact have been submitted previously for our existing amendments:
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GEOGRAPHIC
The most significant geographical issue effecting the fire issue in this community is the earthquake
potential. The City sits astride seven major earthquake faults. The occurrence of a major earthquake
could easily result in a major fire beyond the capability of local fire defenses (Exhibit B, Seismic-Safety-
Element).
The City also borders the Santa Ana River, which presents a major flood potential (Exhibit C.
Geotechnical Inputs and Exhibit D, Flood Hazard Study).
CLIMATIC
The most significant climatic condition effecting fire defenses are: 1) Santa Ana winds which create a
conflagration potential (Exhibit B, page 43); 2) Pacific storms which create flooding and high wind
potential (Exhibit D).
TOPOGRAPHICAL
The major topographical features effecting fire safety are the increasing structural and population
(Exhibit H) densities. These increased densities result in increase traffic which slows emergency
vehicle response and greater building densities which create a greater fuel loading and fire potential
(Exhibit F).
The conditions delineated above combined with the Master Plan of Fire Protection (Exhibit F)
development in this community have identified an urgent need for increased built in fire safety devices.
The Ordinance No. 3430 (Exhibit A) is the result.
If approved by the City Council, the following material will be transmitted to the California Building
Standards Commission with a courtesy copy to the California State Fire Marshal:
Appendix I --Articles on the hazards of the tank lining process
Appendix 2—Research and analysis of the code and testing lab listing
Appendix 3 —CAL/OSHA enforcement summary
Exhibit A - City Ordinance No. 3430
Exhibit B - Summary of Huntington Beach Municipal Code Amendments
Exhibit C - Seismic Safety Element
Exhibit D - Geotechnical Inputs
Exhibit E - Flood Hazard
Exhibit F -Traffic Flow
Exhibit G- Fire Hazard Fire Protection Study
Exhibit H-Number of Residences Per Traffic District
Exhibit I - City Specification No. 417, High-Rise More Than 55 Feet
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ry Fire Chief s Office
To: Connie Brockway, City Clerk
From: Michael Dolder, Fire Chief
Date: May 21, 1999
Subject: Effective Date of Uniform Fire Code
The City Council's action to adopt Ordinance No. 3430 included language reflecting a
30-day effective date. However, to coincide with the Uniform Building Codes et al and
the implementation dates established by the California Building Standards Commission,
the amended 1997 Uniform Fire Code should be effective July 1, 1999.
Please make the necessary changes to assure the July 1, 1999 effective date.
Thank you
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
To: Connie Brockway, City Clerk
From: Duane S. Olson, Fire Marshal/Division Chie
Date: May 19, 1999
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
Ordinance No. 3430, an ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending Chapter 17.56 of the
Huntington Beach municipal relating to the Uniform Fire Code is effective July 1, 1999.
DSO/cal
c'. Michael P. Dolder, Fire Chief
s:FMT%01sork\Effective date of 1997 Uniform Fire Code
Ord. No. 3430
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of 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 rem meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of May, 1999, and was again read to
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of MaY, 1999, and
was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members
of said City Council.
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harman
ABSTAIN: None
I,Connie Brockway 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 Independent on
In accordance with the City Charter of said City City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Connie Brockway City Clerk of the City Council of the City
eputy City Clerk of Huntington Beach, California
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