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ORDINANCE NO. 3991
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 17.56 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
WHEREAS, Section 17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code permits the City
to make changes or modifications to the California Fire Code as such changes or modifications
are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographical conditions; and
The Fire Chief of the City of Huntington Beach has recommended that the California Fire
Code be adopted by the City with certain changes or modifications which are necessary to meet
local climatic, geographical or topographical conditions.
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. The following findings are hereby adopted in support of
Chapter 17.56 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and the amendments thereto. The
findings shall not be codified.
FINDINGS
The City of Huntington Beach is aware that due to climatic, geological and topographical
conditions, there is potential for disasters and major fires within the City. The applicable finding
for each amendment, addition, or deletion from the California Fire Code (CFC) is listed in
Section 2 of this ordinance.
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
1. Hot, dry, high velocity winds (called Santa Ana winds) are common in the area. These winds
reduce the relative humidity causing severe drying of the vegetation and common building
materials. These dry conditions predispose the area to large destructive fires (conflagration).
2. The local climate is currently in a drought condition. Dry climatic conditions can create
the potential for the rapid spread of fire in both vegetation and structures. The addition of
fire protection systems will supplement the Fire Department response by providing
immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing or controlling the spread
of fire. Fire sprinkler systems also provide an efficient use of water for the control and
containment of fires.
3. The southern boundary of the City is along the Pacific Ocean. Winter storms and tropical
storms come into the City from the ocean. These storms can create high winds and large
ocean waves, which can cause flooding in large areas of the city. Along part of the eastern
boundary of the City is the Santa Ana River. This river originates in the San Bernardino
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Mountains and flows through many communities until it terminates in the ocean at the
Huntington Beach/Newport Beach border. The river is contained in a man-made channel.
Heavy rainfall and urban runoff has potential to cause flooding in the flood plain due to the
river and/or its tributaries.
GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
4. The City of Huntington Beach is located in an area of high seismic activity. The Newport-
Inglewood Fault runs through the City, which is the largest of several faults. Studies reveal
that this fault has the probability of generating a 6.6 magnitude earthquake. Because of the
population density and the number of structures in the City, the risk of life loss and
property damage due to earthquake activity is considerable.
5. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by the disruption of traffic flow. Fires caused
by damaged flammable gas piping, ruptured fuel storage tanks and electrical arcing are
probable. The Fire Department response to fires and other emergencies may be
compromised. The presence of built-in fire protection systems and regulation of tank
installations provide an added degree of protection for the community.
6. The City is located in a low to moderate tsunami area. These seismic sea waves have the
ability to flood large sections of the low-lying areas. These flood conditions also impact
the response and activity level of the Fire Department.
7. Much of the City is deemed to be a methane district due to the natural detritus of organic
matter in the Huntington Beach Oil Field, which was first discovered in 1920 and from
which there was approximately 2 million barrels of oil and approximately 745 million
cubic feet of gas produced in 2012. This hazard presents a unique threat to the City and has
the potential to cause fire, or environmental emergencies.
TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS
8. The City has a population of approximately 192,000 people in 27 square miles. The
daytime population increases significantly in the summer due to beach related activities.
9. Heavy traffic is common on the City streets and roadways. There are two state highways
(Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway) and a major freeway (1-405) routed through
the City.
10. There are also numerous narrow alleys and cul-de-sacs present. The ability for fire
apparatus access is critical for timely emergency response. The regulation of these access
routes is necessary to help provide reasonable response times.
11. The southeast border of the city is the Pacific Ocean, which prevents mutual aid responses
from 1/3 of the perimeter of the City.
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Section Justification Added Deleted Amended
202-Containment Vessel 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 X
202-High Rise Building 4, 5, 10, 11 X
319 7, 8 X
320 8 X
503.1.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
503.2.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, % 10, 11 X
503.2.3 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
503.2.4 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
503.2.5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
503.6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
505.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
506.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
507.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
507.5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
507.5.7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8,-9, 10 X
510.6.1 4, 5, 8, 10 X
606.10.1.2 4, 5, 8, 9 X
901.6 4, 5, 7, 8 X
901.6.2.3 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 X
903.2 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 X
903.2.1.6 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 X
903.2.4 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 X
903.2,11.3 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 X
903.3.1.1.1 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 X
903.3.5.2 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 X
903.3.5.3 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 X
903.4 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 X
907.1 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 X
907.2.13 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 X
914.2.1 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 X
914.3 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 X
914.3.1 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 X
914.6.1 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 X
1103.5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
1103.5.3 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
1103.7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
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1103.7.10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
2306.2.3 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 X
2306.2.4.1 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 X
2306.2.4.2 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 X
2306.2.6 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 X
2703.4 8 X
2809.1 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 X
3103.4 8, 9, 10 X
3310.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 X
3312.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 X
3313.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 X
3314.1.1 1, 5, 8, 9, 11 X
3318 1, 5, 8, 9, 11 X
5001.5.1 3, 4, 6 X
5001.5.2 3, 4, 6 X
5003.3.1.4 3, 4, 6 X
5003.4 6, 11 X
5404.1.1 4, 5, 8 X
5609 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11 X
5610 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11 X
5704.2.9.6.1 4, 5, 6, 8 X
5704.2.11.2 4, 5, 6, 8 X
5704.2.13.1.4 3, 6, 7 X
5705.3.3 1, 2, 8 X
5705.3.7.5.1 1, 2, 3 X
5706.2.4.4 4, 5, 6, 8 X
5706.3 7, 8, 9 X
6003.1.4.1 4, 5 X
6204.1.3 4, 5, 6 X
6304.1.5 4, 5, 8 X
6404.1.1 4, 5, 8 X
6604.1.3 4, 5, 6 X
6704.1.2 4, 5, 6 X
6.8.3 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10 X
8.17.1.1.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
8.17.2.4.6 1, 2, 8, 9, 10 X
22.1.3 (43) 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10 X
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4.1.5 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10 X
7.1.2 1, 2, 4, 5 X
7.3 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 X
7.3.1 8 X
7.6 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
6.16.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
6.4.5.4.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
5.9.1.3 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
5.9.1.3.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
6.2.1.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
6.2.11 (5) 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
6.2.11 (6) 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
6.2.11 (7) 8, 9, 10 X
6.3.3 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
10.1.6.3 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
10.3.6.2 4, 7 X
10.3.6.3 4, 7 X
10.6.3.1 4, 7 X
10.6.4 4, 7 X
14.2.2.2.3 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 X
14.6.2.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
14.6.2.1.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
23.8.2.2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 X
23.8.2.3 8, 10 X
26.2.7.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 X
Appendix B-B 105.1 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 1 X
SECTION 2. Effective January 1, 2014, Chapter 17.56 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety and replaced as follows:
17.56.010 Adoption. An ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach adopting the 2012 edition
of the International Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property
from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage handling and use of hazardous
substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the
occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of Huntington Beach; providing for the
issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, repealing Ordinance 3900 and 3939 of the
City of Huntington Beach and all other ordinances or parts of laws in conflict therewith.
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A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk of
Huntington Beach, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9, being marked and designated
as the California Fire Code, 2013 edition, including all sections not adopted by the California
State Fire Marshal, and including Appendix Chapter 4, and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, F, G and
H, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City
of Huntington Beach, in the State of California, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life
and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of
hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in
the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of
permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties,
conditions and terms of said Fire Code, on file in the Office of the City Clerk of Huntington
Beach are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this code,
with the additions, insertions, deletions and amendments, prescribed in this code.
Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms, documents and regulations
to the chapters and sections of the former Fire Code adopted in Ordinance 3900 and 3939 of the
City of Huntington Beach shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained
within the Fire Code adopted in this ordinance. Ordinance No. 3900 for the City of Huntington
Beach and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby superseded
and expressly repealed.
17.56.020 Definition. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the Fire Code as a reference
to a location, it shall mean the City of Huntington Beach.
17.56.030 CFC Section 1A1101.1 'Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of
the City of Huntington Beach, hereinafter referred to as"this code."
17.56.040 CFC Section [A]105.4 Construction documents, Amended. Construction
documents shall be in accordance with this section. Included shall be copies of material data
sheets on all listed system equipment, including but not limited to valves, sprinklers, escutcheons,
switches, detectors,horns, strobes, batteries, control panels and water supply data and calculations.
The fire code official reserves the right to request additional information when such information is
considered necessary to determine compliance with the code and appropriate standards.
17.56.050 CFC Section [Al105.4.2.1 Fire Protection system shop drawings,Amended.
Shop drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted to indicate compliance with
this code and the construction documents, and shall be approved prior to the start of installation.
Shop drawings shall contain all information as required by the referenced installation standards
in Chapter 9. Shop drawings are required for any fire protection system that is to be installed or
modified, regardless of the number of sprinkler heads, alarm devices or nozzles involved, or the
dollar value of the work.
17.56.060 CFC Section [A] 109.4 Violation Penalties,Amended. Persons who shall violate a
provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall
erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code
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shall be guilty of a misdemeanor as prescribed in Chapter 1.16 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be
deemed a separate offense.
17.56.070 CFC Section 202 General Definitions, CONTAINMENT VESSEL, Amended.
CONTAINMENT VESSEL. A gas-tight Department of Transportation-transportable recovery
vessel designed so that a leaking compressed gas container can be placed within its confines
thereby encapsulating the leaking container.
17.56.080 CFC Section 202 General Definitions, [B] HIGH-RISE BUILDING, Amended.
[B] HIGH-RISE BUILDING. In other than Group I-2 occupancies, "high-rise buildings" as
used in this code:
Existing-,high-rise structure. A high-rise structure, the construction of which is commenced
or completed prior to July 1, 1974.
High-rise structure. Every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors
used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level offire
department vehicle access, except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Health and Safety
Code Section 1250.
New high-rise building. A high-rise structure, the construction of which is commenced on or
after July 1, 1974. For the purpose of this section, construction shall be deemed to have
commenced when plans and specifications are more than 50 percent complete and have been
presented to the local jurisdiction prior to July 1, 1974. Unless all provisions of this section
have been met, the construction of such buildings shall commence on or before January 1,
1976
New high-rise structure. A high-rise structure, the construction of which is commenced on
or after July 1, 1974.
17 56 90 CFC Section 319 Development on or near land containing or emitting toxic,
combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors, Added.
SECTION 319
DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND CONTAINING OR EMITTING TOXIC,
COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, GASES OR VAPORS
17.56.100 CFC Section 319.1 Geological studies, evaluations, reports. The fire code official
may require the submittal for approval of geological studies, evaluations, reports remedial
recommendations and/or similar documentation from a state licensed and department-approved
individual or firm on any parcel of land to be developed which has, or is adjacent to, or within
1000 feet of a parcel of land that has an active or abandoned oil or gas well operation, petroleum
or chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or may contain or give off toxic,
combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors.
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17.56.110 CFC Section 320 Parade floats, Added.
CFC SECTION 320
PARADE FLOATS
17.56.120 CFC Section 320.1 Decorative materials. Decorative materials on parade floats
shall be non-combustible or flame retardant.
17.56.130 CFC Section 320.2 Fire protection. Motorized parade floats and towing apparatus
shall be provided with a minimum 2A IOB:C rated portable fire extinguisher readily accessible
to the operator.
17.56.140 CFC Section 320.3 Engine exhaust. Motorized parade floats shall be provided with
an engine exhaust system that is capable of carrying the exhaust product away from any enclosed
spaces to the open air.
17.56.150 CFC Section 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities, Amended. Approved fire apparatus
access roads shall be provided for every building, facility or portion of a building hereafter
constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply
with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all
portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet
(45 720 mm)where:
1. Reserved.
2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property,
topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an
approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.
3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.
17.56.160 CFC Section 503.2.1 Dimensions, Amended. Fire apparatus access roads shall have
an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet (7315 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for
approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance
of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). Fire access roadways adjacent to the front of
commercial buildings shall be a minimum of 26 feet in width.
17.56.170 CFC Section 503.2.3 Surface, Amended. Fire apparatus access roads shall be
designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus (75,000 lbs. load/12,000
point load) and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
17.56.180 CFC Section 503.2.4 Turning radius, Amended. The required turning radius of a
fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the fire code official. Fire access road turns and
corners shall be designed with a minimum inner radius of 17 feet and an outer radius of 45 feet.
Radius must be concentric.
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17.56.190 CFC Section 503.2.5 Dead ends, Amended. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads
in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning
around fire apparatus. Roads 600 feet or longer in length may not terminate in a radius or
hammerhead turnabout, but must become part of an inter-tying loop circulation system.
17.56.200 CFC Section 503.6 Security gates, Amended. The installation of security gates
across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are
installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the
emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Secured non-automated
vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle
size of/4 inch) when required by a fire code official. Secured automated vehicle gates or entries
shall utilize approved KNOX access switches when required by a fire code official. Residential
complexes using secured automated vehicle entry gates or entries shall utilize a combination of
an Opticom strobe-activated switch and an approved KNOX key electric switch when required
by a fire code official. Gate arms securing parking lots and parking structures shall be equipped
with a fire department approved dual-keyed KNOX key electric switch. When activated, the arm
or arms shall open to allow fire and law enforcement access. Approved security gates shall be a
minimum of 24 feet in unobstructed drive width. Multiple travel lane security gates shall be a
minimum of 14 feet in unobstructed drive width on each side. An unobstructed vertical clearance
of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm) shall be provided and maintained. Secured
automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize a straight 30 feet approach and departure,
measured from the furthermost related gate, island, guard shack structure or other obstructions.
Electric gate key switches, padlocks and lock boxes for accessing properties shall be sub-
mastered for law enforcement access. Sub-mastering lock boxes for building access is not
required. In the event of a power failure, the gates shall be defaulted or automatically transferred
to a fail safe mode allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge or
any equipment. If a two-gate system is used, the override switch must open both gates. If there is
no sensing device that will automatically open the gates for exiting, a fire department approved
KNOX electrical override switch shall be placed on each side of the gate in an approved
location. A final field inspection by the fire marshal or an authorized representative is required
before electronically controlled gates may become operative. Prior to final inspection, electronic
gates shall remain in a locked-open position. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be
listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed,
constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
17.56.210 CFC Section 505.1 Address identification, Amended. New and existing buildings
shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification
placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the
property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Where required by the fire code
official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate
emergency response. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers
shall be a minimum of 4 inches (101.6 mm).high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7
mm) for single-family residences. All multi-family, multi-retail and multi-commercial
occupancies shall have a minimum of 6 inch high numbers, with a minimum one-and-one-half
inch (1 ''/2") stroke. All light and heavy industrial occupancies shall have a minimum of 10 inch
high numbers, with a minimum one-and-one-half inch (1 ``/2") stroke. All complexes that are
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three (3) stories or greater in height and/or have two (2) or more building units shall have a
minimum of 10 inch high numbers, with a one-and-one-half inch (1 1/2") stroke. All multi-family,
multi-industrial and multi-industrial occupancies shall identify individual units with numbers a
minimum of 4 inches, affixed to the unit's front door.entrance or frame. All buildings with a rear
door access shall identify that unit with the proper numbers affixed to the door or frame. All
buildings with two (2) or more units shall identify utility meters according to the unit being
serviced. Numbers shall be affixed on a structure in clear view, unobstructed by trees or shrubs.
Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public
way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address
numbers visible from a street other than the original addressing street shall have the street name
added to the address numbers. Address numbers shall be maintained.
17.56.220 CFC Section 506.1 Where required, Amended. Where access to or within a
structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is
necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a
key box to be installed in an approved location. Unless determined otherwise by the fire code
official, key boxes are required for all structures with fire alarm or sprinkler systems which are
connected to a monitoring service. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain
keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. Key boxes for accessing
properties shall be sub-mastered for law enforcement access. Sub-mastering key boxes for
building access is not required. Secured emergency access gates serving apartment, town home
or condominium complex courtyard, paseos, pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, or spa areas must be secured
with a key box in addition to association or facility locks. The nominal height of KNOX lock box
installations shall be 5 feet above grade. Location and installation of KNOX key boxes must be
approved by the fire code official.
17.56.230 CFC Section 507.1 Required water supply, Amended. An approved water supply
capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to premises upon
which facilities, buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed or moved into or
within the jurisdiction.
Exception: Title 25 California Code of Regulations, Chapter 2, Subchapter 1, Article 6—
Fire Protection Standards for Parks—is hereby adopted by reference, and applies to all
existing mobile home parks licensed by the State of California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD), notwithstanding any contrary provisions as set forth in
Title 25, Section 1304(a).
17.56.240 CFC Section 507.5 Fire hydrant systems, Amended. Fire hydrant systems shall
comply with Sections 507.5.1 through 507.5.7 and Appendix C, or by an approved method.
Minimum fire hydrant spacing for multi-family residential (triplexes or greater, apartment
houses, hotels, convents or monasteries) and all commercial or industrial properties shall be
spaced not more than 300 feet along streets or fire apparatus access roadways, so that all fire
apparatus-accessible portions of the building are within 150 feet of a hydrant. Minimum fire
hydrant spacing for single family detached and duplex residential dwellings shall be not more
than 500 feet along the street or fire apparatus access roadways, so that each dwelling is within
300 feet of a hydrant.
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17.56.250 CFC Section 507.5.7 Fire hydrant supply connections, Added. It shall be
prohibited for underground water supply lines with a single connection from a municipal main to
supply both fire hydrants and fire suppression systems. Looped supply lines that are supplied from
two points of connection shall be allowed for hydrants and fire suppression system supplies.
17.56.260 CFC Section 510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance, Amended. The emergency
responder radio coverage system shall be inspected and tested annually or whenever structural
changes occur including additions or remodels that could materially change the original field.
performance tests. Testing shall consist of the following:
1. In-building coverage test as described in Section 510.5.4.
2. Signal boosters shall be tested to ensure that the gain is the same as it was upon initial
installation and acceptance.
3. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of one hour to
verify that they will properly operate during an actual power outage. If within the 1-hour
test period the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for
additional 1-hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined.
4. All other active components shall be checked to verify operation within the
manufacturer's specifications.
5. At the conclusion of the testing, a report, which shall verify compliance with Section
510.5.4, shall be submitted to the fire code official. In addition, one complete copy of the
report shall be posted in the building, on the wall immediately adjacent to the Fire Alarm
Control Panel.
17.56.270 CFC Section 606.10.1.2 Manual operation, Amended. When required by the fire
code official, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual
valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room, in a
secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls.
17 56 280 CFC Section 901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance, Amended. Fire
detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems, methane detection, alarm and associated methane
mitigation equipment, mechanical smoke exhaust systems, and smoke and heat vents shall be
maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective.
All fire alarm systems, fire detection systems, automatic sprinkler or extinguishing systems,
methane detection, alarm and associated methane mitigation equipment, communication systems,
and all other equipment, material or systems required by these regulations shall be maintained in an
operable condition at all times in accordance with this code and California Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1. Upon disruption or diminishment of the fire protective qualities of such
equipment,material or systems, immediate action shall be instituted to effect a reestablishment of
such equipment material or systems to their original normal and operational condition.
The fire code official may require annual inspection, testing, and maintenance of methane
detection, alarm, and associated methane mitigation equipment.
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17.56.290 CFC Section 901.6.2.3 Fire alarm tag,Added. A durable tag shall be conspicuously
affixed to the main fire alarm panel on all fire alarm systems and will display the following
information relative to the performance of annual inspection, testing and maintenance:
1. Company name
2. Company address
3. Company telephone number
4. License number with type
5. Printed name of technician/tester
6. Signature of technician/tester
7. Date of service- including month, day and year
8. Type of service performed
17.56.300 CFC Section 903.2 Where Required, Amended. Approved automatic sprinkler
systems in new buildings and structures as well as existing buildings and structures, as required
by Section 1103.5.3, shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through
903.2.12. In no case, where the provisions of Section 903 of this code are applicable, and
notwithstanding any less restrictive provisions or exceptions, shall a building or structure be
constructed or modified to exceed 10,000 square feet in total gross floor area, or 5,000 square
feet in gross floor area per fire area, without approved automatic sprinkler systems being
provided throughout the building or fire area, respectively.
17.56.310 CFC Section 903.2.1.6 Group B, Added. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout buildings containing Group B occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. Where a Group B fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. Where a Group B fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
17.56.320 CFC Section 903.2.4 Group F, Amended. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. A Group F fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. A Group F fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. Reserve.
4. A Group F occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses
exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m2).
17.56.330 CFC Section 903.2.11.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height, Amended. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level having an
occupant load of 30 or more that is located 55 feet (16 764 mm) or more above the lowest level
of fire department vehicle access.
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Exceptions:
1. Reserved.
2. Reserved.
3. Reserved.
17.56.340 CFC Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations, Amended. In other than Group I-2, I-
2.1 and I-3 occupancies, automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or
areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection system
in accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion.
Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance rated
construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or
fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of
the contents, when approved by the fire code official.
3. Fire service access elevator machine rooms and machinery spaces.
4. Machine rooms and machinery spaces associated with occupant evacuation elevators
designed in accordance with Section 3008 of the California Building Code.
5. When approved by the fire code official, spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings
used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, and associated electrical power
distribution equipment, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an
automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated
from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in
accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code or not less than 2-hour
horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 712 of the California
Building Code, or both.
6. Solar photovoltaic panel structures with no use underneath. Signs may be provided, as
determined by the enforcing agency prohibiting any use underneath including storage.
7. Solar photovoltaic (PV)panels supported by framing that have sufficient uniformly
distributed and unobstructed openings throughout the top of the array (horizontal plane)
to allow heat and gases to escape, as determined by the enforcing agency.
17.56.350 CFC Section 903.3.5.2 Secondary water supply, Amended. An automatic
secondary on-site water supply having a usable capacity of not less than the hydraulically
calculated sprinkler demand, including the hose stream requirement, shall be provided for high-
rise buildings and Group 1-2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 ft above
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access in Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F as
determined by the California Building Code. An additional fire pump shall not be required for
the secondary water supply unless needed to provide the minimum design intake pressure at the
suction side of the fire pump supplying the automatic sprinkler system. The secondary water
supply shall have a duration of not less than 30 minutes or as determined by the occupancy
hazard classification in accordance with NFPA 13, whichever is greater. The Class I standpipe
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system demand shall not be required to be included in the secondary on-site water supply
calculations. In no case shall the secondary on-site water supply be less than 15,000 gallons.
Exception: Existing buildings.
17.56.360 CFC Section 903.3.5.3 hydraulic calculations margin,Added. Fire protection
system hydraulic calculations shall include a 10 percent safety margin between the available
water supply and the required system supply.
17.56.370 CFC Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarm, Amended.-All
valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels
and temperatures, critical air pressures and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be
electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3. Reserved.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Reserved.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in
the open position.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems that
are sealed or locked in the open position.
17.56.380 CFC Section 907.1 General, Amended. This section covers the application,
installation, performance and maintenance of fire alarm systems and their components in new
and existing buildings and structures. The requirements of Section 907.2 are applicable to new
buildings and structures. The requirements of Section 907.2 are also applicable to existing
buildings and structures as required by section 907.9.
17.56.390 CFC Section 907.2.13 high-rise buildings and Group I-2 occupancies having
occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level fire department vehicle
access, Amended. High-rise buildings and Group 1-2 occupancies having occupied floors
located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be
provided with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.1, a fire
department communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.2 and an emergency
voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.6.2.2.
Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22 and Section 412 of
the California Building Code.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building
Code.
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3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the
California Building Code.
4. Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1 of the California
Building Code.
5. In Group I-2 and R-2.1 occupancies, the alarm shall sound at a constantly attended
location and occupant notification shall be broadcast by the emergency voice/alarm
communication system.
17.56.400 CFC Section 914.2.1 Automatic sprinkler system, Amended. Covered and open
mall buildings and buildings connected shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Section 903.1.1, which shall comply with the following:
1. The automatic sprinkler system shall be complete and operative throughout occupied
space in the covered mall building prior to occupancy of any of the tenant spaces.
Unoccupied tenant spaces shall be similarly protected unless provided with approved
alternate protection.
2. Sprinkler protection for the mall of a covered mall building shall be independent from
that provided for tenant spaces or anchor buildings.
3. Sprinkler protection for the tenant spaces of an open mall building shall be independent
from that provided for anchor buildings.
4. Sprinkler protection shall be provided beneath exterior circulation balconies located
adjacent to an open mall.
5. Where tenant spaces are supplied by the same system, they shall be independently
controlled.
Exception: Reserved.
17.56.410 CFC Section 914.3 High-rise buildiny-s,Amended. High-rise buildings and Group
1-2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access shall comply with Sections 914.3.1 through 914.3.6.
17.56.420 CFC Section 914.3.1 Automatic sprinkler system,Amended. Buildings and
structures shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1 and a secondary water supply where required by Section 903.3.5.2. A sprinkler
water-flow alarm initiating device and a control valve with a supervisory signal-initiating device
shall be provided at the lateral connection to the riser on each floor.
Exception: Reserved.
17.56.430 CFC Section 914.6.1 Automatic sprinkler system, Amended. Stages shall be
equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
Sprinklers shall be installed under the roof and gridiron and under all catwalks and galleries over
the stage. Sprinklers shall be installed in dressing rooms, performer lounges, shops and
storerooms accessory to such stages.
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Exceptions:
1. Reserved.
2. Reserved.
3. Reserved.
17.56.440 CFC Section 1103.5 Sprinkler systems,Amended. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided in existing buildings in accordance with Sections 1103.5.1 a-through 1103.5.3.
17.56.450 CFC Section 1103.5.3 Tenant improvements,Added. Section 903 shall apply to
existing occupancies/tenant space undergoing tenant improvement as follows:
1. Occupancy/tenant space undergoing tenant improvement where the square footage of the
space is being increased.
2. Occupancy/tenant space where there is a change in occupancy classification to an
assembly, educational, institutional, hazardous, or residential use.
3. Occupancy/tenant space where the entire roof structure is to be removed during the
improvement.
4. Assembly occupancy that increases the maximum occupant load to exceed 299 persons.
Exception: Existing Group R-3 occupancies that will remain below a gross floor area of
5,000 square feet.
17.56.460 CFC Section 1103.7 Fire alarm systems,Amended. An approved fire alarm
system shall be installed in existing buildings and structures in accordance with Sections
1103.7.1 through 1103.7.10 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5
unless other requirements are provided by other sections of this code. Existing high-rise
buildings shall comply with Section 1103.7.8.
Exception: Occupancies with an existing previously approved fire alarm system.
17.56.470 CFC Section 1103.7.10 Tenant improvements,Added. Section 907 shall apply to
existing occupancies/tenant space undergoing tenant improvement as follows:
1. Occupancy/tenant space undergoing tenant improvement where the square footage of the
space is being increased.
2. Occupancy/tenant space where there is a change in occupancy classification to an
assembly, educational, institutional, hazardous, or residential use.
3. Occupancy/tenant space where the entire roof structure is to be removed during the
improvement.
4. Assembly occupancy that increases the maximum occupant load to exceed 299 persons.
Exception: The fire code official may waive this requirement based on the scope of the
project.
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17.56.480 CFC Section 2306.2.3 Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade,
Amended. Above-ground tanks shall not be used for the storage of Class I, II, or III liquid
motor fuels, except as provided by this section.
l. Above-ground tanks used for outside, above-grade storage of Class I liquids shall be
listed and labeled as protected above ground tanks in accordance with UL 2085 and shall
be in accordance with Chapter 57. Such tanks shall be located in accordance with Table
2306.2.3.
2. Above-ground tanks used for outside, above-grade storage of Class II or IIIA liquids shall
be listed and labeled as protected above-ground tanks in accordance with UL 2085 and
shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 57. Tank locations shall be in accordance
with Table 2306.2.3.
Exception: Other above-ground tanks that comply with Chapter 57 where approved
by the fire code official.
3. Tanks containing fuels shall not exceed 2,200 gallons (8,327 L). Aggregate quantities
greater than 2,200 gallons at a single site require approval by the fire code official.
4. Tanks located at farms, construction projects, or rural areas shall comply with section
5706.2
5. Above-ground tanks used for outside above-grade storage of Class IIIB liquid motor fuel
shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 142 or listed and labeled as protected
above-ground tanks in accordance with UL 2085 and shall be installed in accordance
with Chapter 57. Tank locations shall be in accordance with Table 2306.2.3.
17.56.490 CFC Section 2306.2.4.1 Tank capacity limits, Amended. Tanks storing Class I and
Class II liquids at an individual site shall be limited to a maximum individual capacity of 2,200
gallons (8,327 L). Aggregate quantities greater than 2,200 gallons (8,327 L) at a single site
require approval by the fire code official.
17.56.500 CFC Section 2306.2.4.2 Fleet vehicle motor fuel-dispensing facilities, Amended.
Tanks storing Class II and Class IIIA liquids at a fleet vehicle motor fuel-dispensing facility shall
be limited to a maximum individual capacity of 2,200 gallons (8,327 L). Aggregate quantities
greater than 2,200 gallons (8,327 L) at a single site require approval by the fire code official.
17.56.510 CFC Section 2306.2.6 Special enclosures, Amended. Where installation of tanks in
accordance with Section 5704.2.11 is impractical, or because of property or building limitations,
tanks for liquid motor fuels are allowed to be installed in buildings in special enclosures in
accordance with all of the following:
1. The special enclosures shall be liquid tight and vapor tight.
2. The special enclosure shall not contain backfill.
3. Side, top and bottom of the special enclosure shall be reinforced concrete at least 6 inches
(152 mm) thick, with openings for inspection through the top only.
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4. Tank connections shall be piped or closed such that neither vapors nor liquid can escape
into the enclosed space between the special enclosure and any tanks inside the special
enclosure.
5. Means shall be provided whereby portable equipment can;be employed to discharge to
the outside any vapors which might accumulate inside the special enclosure should a
leakage occur.
6. Tanks containing Class I, II, or IIIA liquids inside a special enclosure shall not exceed
2,200 gallons (8,327 L) in individual capacity. Aggregate quantities greater than 2,200
gallons (8,327 L) at a single site require approval by the fire code official.
7. Each tank within special enclosures shall be surrounded by a clear space of not less than
3 feet(910 mm) to allow for maintenance and inspection.
17.56.520 CFC Section 2703.4 Emerp-ency plan,Amended. Emergency plan shall be
established as set forth in Section 408.4.
Exception: Compliance with Huntington Beach Municipal Code Sections 17.58.050 and
17.58.060 shall be considered in compliance with this section.
17.56.530 CFC Section 2809.1 General,Amended. Exterior storage of finished lumber products
shall comply with Sections 2809.1 through 2809.5 and be in accordance with Section 315.4.
17.56.540 CFC Section 3103.4 Permits,Amended. Permits shall be required as set forth in
Sections 105.6 and 105.7. Approval that is required by the Planning and Building Department, and
the Specific Event Committee must be obtained prior to a Fire Department permit being issued.
17.56.550 CFC Section 3310.1 Reauired access, Amended. Approved vehicle access for fire
fighting shall be provided to all construction or demolition sites. Vehicle access shall be
provided to within 100 feet(30 480 mm) of temporary or permanent fire department
connections. Vehicle access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads, capable
of supporting vehicle loading under all weather conditions. Vehicle access shall be maintained
until permanent fire apparatus access roads are available. Construction sites shall have a
minimum of 6 foot perimeter security fencing with gates installed for fire apparatus access. Gate
widths shall be a minimum of 24 feet for fire apparatus roadways and 6 feet for walk-in entry.
Secured vehicle gates or entries shall utilize approved KNOX padlock or entries shall utilize an
approved padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of/4") when required by a fire
code official. Temporary fire lane signs shall be provided and maintained to allow emergency
access during construction. Hydrants, fire department connections, and fire lanes shall be posted
"Fire Lane—No Parking" when required by the fire code official.
17.56.560 CFC Section 3312.1 When required,Amended. An approved water supply for fire
protection, either temporary or permanent, as approved by both the Fire and Public Works
Departments, shall be made available as soon as combustible material arrives on the site.
17.56.570 CFC Section 3313.1 Where required,Amended. In buildings required to have
standpipes by Section 905.3.1, not less than one standpipe shall be provided for use during
construction. Such standpipe shall be provided with fire department hose connections at accessible
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locations adjacent to usable stairs. Such standpipes shall be extended as construction progresses to
within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring.
17.56.580 CFC Section 3314.1.1 Function During Construction,Added. For buildings
higher than a single story above grade, and under construction, an approved automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed and shall be fully functional up to one floor below the highest point of
construction having secured decking or flooring.
Exception: Buildings entirely of Type 1 or Type 2 construction.
17.56.590 CFC Section 3318 Owner's responsibility, Added. Necessary precautions and
engineering controls shall be utilized to minimize the potential_f6r false alarm activations caused
by construction activity. False alarms caused by construction activity shall be treated as a system
malfunction and may result in charges in accordance with the approved fee schedule.
17.56.600 CFC Section 5001.5.1 Hazardous Materials Management Plan(HMMP),
Amended. Where required by the fire code official,Hazardous Materials Management Plans shall
be produced and provided as described in Huntington Beach Muncipal Code Chapter 17.58.
17.56.610 CFC Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement(HMIS),
Amended. Where required by the fire code official, a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement
shall be produced and provided as described in Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 17.58.
17.56.620 CFC Section 5003.3.1.4 Responsibility for cleanup,Amended. The person, firm or
corporation responsible for an unauthorized discharge shall institute and complete all actions
necessary to remedy the effects of such unauthorized discharge,whether sudden or gradual, at no
cost to the jurisdiction. When deemed necessary by the fire code official, cleanup may be initiated
by the fire department or by an authorized individual or firm. Costs associated with such cleanup
shall be borne by the owner, operator or other person responsible for the unauthorized discharge.
Clean-up will be in compliance with City Specification#431-92 dated January 2014.
17.56.630 CFC Section 5003.4 Material Safety Data Sheets, Amended. Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) shall be readily available on the premises for hazardous materials regulated by
this chapter. When a hazardous substance is developed in a laboratory, available information
shall be documented.
Exception: Reserved.
17.56.640 CFC Section 5404.1.1 Liquid-tight floor, Amended. In addition to the provisions
of section 5004.12, floors in storage areas for corrosive liquids shall be of liquid-tight
construction. The surface of floors shall be of a material that will resist deterioration from any
other materials that may be released in the storage area.
17.56.650 CFC Section 5609 Safe and sane or dangerous fireworks,Added
SECTION 5609
SAFE AND SANE OR DANGEROUS FIREWORKS
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Section 5609.1 "Safe and sane" or dangerous fireworks prohibited. Unless otherwise
allowed by the laws of the City of Huntington Beach, the manufacture, sale, possession,
storage,handling or use of"safe,and sane" fireworks as currently defined in the California
Health and Safety Code section 12529 or"dangerous fireworks" as currently defined in
California Health and Safety Code section 12505 or thereafter amended by state statute is
prohibited in the City of Huntington Beach.
Section 5609.2 Seizure of fireworks. Any authorized Huntington Beach fire code official,
peace officer or other city official authorized to enforce the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code may seize prohibited fireworks and explosives from persons, firms or corporations who
manufacture, sell, possess, store, handle or use any prohibited fireworks or explosives as
currently described in sections 5609 and 5610 of this code.
17.56.660 CFC Section 5610 Explosives, Added.
SECTION 5610
EXPLOSIVES
5610.1 Explosives prohibited. The manufacture, sale, possession, storage, handling or use
of unpermitted "explosives" as currently defined in California Code of Regulations Title 19
or thereafter amended by state law is prohibited in the City or Huntington Beach.
17.56.670 CFC Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited,
Amended. The limits referred to herein prohibiting the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in
outside, aboveground tanks are hereby established for all commercial land use districts as
defined in the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
Exceptions:
1. Bulk plants may exist in I-G (General Industrial) zoned districts only.
2. Class III liquids classified as a crude oil may only be stored on properties with a 0 or
01 suffix.
3. Class II liquids may be stored temporarily on construction sites with the approval of
the fire code official.
4. Storage of Class I or Class II liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited within the
City of Huntington Beach except at the 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's classifications by the
Huntington Beach Zoning and subdivision Ordinance as the same may be amended
from time to time.
17.56.680 CFC Section 5704.2.11.2 Location,Amended. Flammable and combustible liquid
storage tanks located underground, either outside or under buildings, shall be in accordance with
all of the following:
1. Tanks shall be located with respect to existing foundations and supports such that the
loads carried by the latter cannot be transmitted to the tank.
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2. The distance from any part of a tank storing liquids to the nearest wall of a basement, pit,
cellar, or lot line shall not be less than 3 feet (914 mm).
3. A minimum distance of 1 foot(305 mm), shell to shell, shall be maintained between
underground tanks.
4. The installation of underground combustible/flammable liquid tanks is hereby prohibited
in all residential districts. The fire code official may authorize installation of underground
combustible/flammable liquid tanks in agricultural and manufacturing districts.
17.56.690 CFC Section 5704.2.13.1.4 Tanks abandoned in place, Amended. Tanks shall not
be abandoned in place.
17.56.700 CFC Section 5705.3.3 Heating, Lighting and Cooking Appliances,Amended.
Heating, lighting and cooking appliances which utilize Class I liquids shall not be operated
within a building or structure.
Exception: Reserved.
17.56.710 CFC Section 5705.3.7.5.1 Ventilation, Amended. Continuous mechanical
ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 cfm per square foot [0.00508m3/(s Xm2)]
of floor area over the design area. Provisions shall be made for introduction of makeup air in
such a manner to include all floor areas or pits where vapor scan collect. Local or spot ventilation
shall be provided when needed to prevent the accumulation of hazardous vapors. Ventilation
system design shall comply with the California Building Code and California Mechanical Code.
Exceptions: Reserved.
17.56.720 CFC Section 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited,
Amended. 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 Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
Exceptions:
1. Bulk plants may exist in I-G (general industrial) zoned districts only.
2. Class III liquids classified as crude oil may only be stored on properties with a 0 or 01
suffix.
3. Class II liquids may be stored temporarily on construction sites with the approval of
the fire code official.
4. The storage of Class I and Class II 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
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance as the same may be amended
from time to time.
17.56.730 CFC Section 5706.3 Well Drilling and Operating, Amended. The Huntington
Beach Oil Code (Huntington Beach Municipal Code Title 15) as it currently exists or may
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hereafter be amended, is incorporated herein by this reference, and declared to be a part of the
Huntington Beach Fire Code as though set out in full herein.
17.56.740 CFC Section 6003.1.4.1 Floors, Amended. In addition to the requirements set forth
in section 5004.12, floors of storage areas shall be of liquid-tight construction. The surface of the
floors shall be of a material that will resist deterioration from any other materials that may be
released in the storage area.
17.56.750 CFC Section 6204.1.3 Liquid-tight floor, Amended. In addition to the
requirements of Section 5004.12, floors of storage areas shall be of liquid-tight construction and
resistant to deterioration by the material. The surface of floors shall be of a material that will
resist deterioration from any other materials that may be released in the storage area.
17.56.760 CFC Section 6304.1.5 Liquid-tight floor, Amended. In addition to section
5004.12, floors of storage areas for liquid and solid oxidizers shall be of liquid-tight
construction. The surface of floors shall be of a material that will resist deterioration from any
other materials that may be released in the storage area.
17.56.770 CFC Section 6404.1.1 Liquid-tight floor, Amended. In addition to the
requirements set forth in section 5004.12, floors of storage areas shall be of liquid-tight
construction and resistant to deterioration by the material. The surface of the floors shall be of a
material that will resist deterioration from any other materials that may be released in the storage.
17.56.780 CFC Section 6604.1.3 Liquid-tight floor, Amended. In addition to 5004.12, floors
of storage areas for liquids and solids shall be of liquid-tight construction. The surface of floors
shall be of a material that will resist deterioration from any other materials that may be released
in the storage area.
17.56.790 CFC 6704.1.2 Liquid-tight floor, Amended. In addition to 5004.12, floors of
storage areas for liquids and solids shall be of liquid-tight construction. The surface of floors
shall be of a material that will resist deterioration from any other materials that may be released
in the storage area.
17.56.800 AMENDMENTS TO NFPA 13
Section 6.8.3 —Amended. Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type.
The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public or private
hydrant. If the FDC serves a standpipe system, it shall be no more than 100 feet from a
hydrant. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the Fire code
official. If approved by the Huntington Beach Public Works Department, it may be installed
on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety
red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream
demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 '/2" inlets shall be provided.
Section 8.17.1.1.1 Residential Waterflow Alarms—Added. Local water-flow alarms shall
be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water-
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flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies not requiring a fire alarm
system by the California Fire Code shall be provided with at least one approved interior alarm
device in each unit, or interconnection to the unit smoke alarm system. Sound levels in all
sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum
of 75 DBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall be audible within all other living
areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water-flow monitoring
system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit(except for over-
current protection(GFI), serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
Section 8.17.2.4.6—Amended. Fire department connections shall be located at the nearest
point of fire department apparatus accessibility or at a location approved by the authority
having jurisdiction. They shall be installed immediately adjacent to the approved fire
department access road and such that hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to
the inlets without interference from nearby objects including buildings, fence, posts, or other
fire department connections.
Section 22.1.3 (43)—Amended. Size and location of hydrants, showing size and number of
outlets and if outlets are to be equipped with independent gate valves. Whether hose houses
and equipment are to be provided, and by whom, shall be indicated. Static and residual
hydrants that were used in the flow tests shall be shown. Water supply certification shall be
not more than six months prior to the plan submittal to the authority having jurisdiction.
17.56.810 AMENDMENTS TO NPFA 13D
Section 4.1.5 Stock of Snare Sprinklers—Added.
Section 4.1.5.1 —Added. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be
maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any
way can be promptly replaced.
Section 4.1.5.2—Added. The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature
ratings of the sprinklers in the property.
Section 4.1.5.3—Added. The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the
temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100°F (380C).
Section 4.1.5.4—Added. A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the
cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall
be provided for each type of sprinkler installed.
Section 7.1.2 —Amended. The sprinkler system piping shall not have a separate control
valve installed unless supervised by one of the following methods:
(1) Central station, proprietary or remote station alarm service.
(2) Reserved.
(3) Reserved.
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Section 7.3 Pressure Gauges—Amended. At least one water pressure gauge shall be
installed on the riser assembly.
Section 7.3.1 —Deleted.
Section 7.6 Alarms—Amended. Exterior water flow alarm indicating devices shall be listed
for outside service and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior
audible devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location subject to
final approval by the fire code official. Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to
provide audibility throughout the structure. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all
intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level
but not less than 75 dBA. Audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit
(except for over-current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
Exceptions:
(1) When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible
devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.
(2) When smoke detectors specified by the CBC or CRC are used to sound an
interior alarm upon water flow switch activation.
17.56.820 AMENDMENTS TO NFPA 13R
Section 6.16.1 —Amended. A local waterflow alarm shall be provided on all sprinkler
systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system
where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of stories, dwelling
units or occupant load specified in Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code as requiring a fire
alarm system shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in
each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the
average ambient sound or a minimum of 75 dBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms
shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected
to a fire alarm, residential smoke detection or water-flow monitoring system, audible devices
shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over-current protection) serving
normally operated appliances in the residence. There shall also be a minimum of one exterior
alarm indicating device, listed for outside service and audible from the access roadway that
serves that building.
17.56.830 AMENDMENTS TO NFPA 14
Section 6.4.5.4.1 —Amended. The fire department connection shall have a minimum of two
2 '/2 inches, internal threaded (NHS) inlets. Additional inlets shall be provided on a 250
GPM per inlet ratio to meet the system demand. The inlets shall be provided with approved
caps to protect the system from entry of debris. The location of the FDC shall be approved
and be no more than 100 feet from a public hydrant. If acceptable to the water authority, it
may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be
painted OSHA safety red.
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17.56.840 AMENDMENTS TO NFPA 24
Section 5.9.1.3—Amended. Fire department connections shall be of an approved type and
contain a minimum of two 2 '/z inch inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more
than 150 feet.from a public or private fire hydrant when serving a fire sprinkler system.
When serving a standpipe system, it can be no more than 100 feet from a hydrant. If
acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. The supply
pipe shall be painted OSHA safety red.
Section 5.9.1.3.1 —Added. When the sprinkler density design is 500 gpm (including the
interior hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 '/2" inlets
shall be provided.
Section 6.2.1.1 —Added. The closest upstream indicating control valve to the riser shall be
painted OSHA red.
Section 6.2.11 (5)—Deleted.
Section 6.2.11 (6)—Amended. Control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from
the exterior. The exterior door to the room shall be provide with approved signage.
Section 6.2.11 (7)—Deleted.
Section 6.3.3—Added. All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water supplies
shall be painted OSHA red.
Section 10.1.6.3 —Added. All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be
coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil
polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches
and be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not
meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings.
Section 10.3.6.2 —Amended. All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly
coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material, prior to poly-tube, and after
installation.
Section 10.3.6.3—Added. All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.6.3.1—Amended. The requirements of 10.6.2(2) and 10.6.2(3) shall not apply
where fire service mains enter under the building no more than 18 inches as measured from the
inside edge of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or
building foundation shall be 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints.
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Section 10.6.4—Amended. Pipe Joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The
pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 316 stainless steel and shall not
contain mechanical joints.
17.56.850 AMENDMENTS TO NFPA 72
Section 14.2.2.2.3—Amended. If a deficiency is not corrected at the conclusion of system
inspection,testing, or maintenance,the system owner or the owner's designated representative
and fire code official shall be informed of the impairment in writing within 24 hours.
Section 14.6.2.1 —Amended. Upon completion of annual testing in accordance with section
14.4.3.2, records shall be sent to the fire authority having jurisdiction and records shall be
retained until the next test and for 1 year thereafter.
Section 14.6.2.1.1 —Added. Upon completion of annual testing in accordance with section
14.4.3.2, a durable tag shall be conspicuously affixed to the main fire alarm panel on all fire
alarm systems and will display the following information relative to the performance of
annual inspection, testing and maintenance:
(1) Company name
(2) Company address
(3) Company telephone number
(4) License number with type
(5) Printed name of contractor
(6) Signature of contractor
(7) Date of service- including month, day and year
(8) Type of service performed
Section 23.8.2.2—Amended. The fire alarm system components shall be permitted to share
control equipment or shall be able to operate as stand-alone subsystems, but in any case, they
shall be arranged to function as a single system and send a single signal to a central, remote,
or proprietary station.
Section 23.8.2.3—Deleted.
Section 26.2.7.1 —Amended. Supervising station customers or clients and the authority
having jurisdiction shall be notified in writing within 7 days of any scheduled change in
service that results in signals from the client's property being handled by a different
supervising station or if the monitoring service is cancelled.
17.56.860 Appendix B—Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings
Appendix B Section B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings,Amended. The minimum
fire-flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings having a fire-
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flow calculation area that does not exceed 3,600 square feet(344.5m2) shall be 1,000 gallons
per minute (3785.4 L/min) for 1 hour. Fire-flow and flow duration for dwellings having a
fire-flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet (344.5m2) shall not be less than that
specified in Table B 105.1.
Exception: When the building is equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system,
the fire flow requirements of Table B105.1 are reduced by 50%,provided that the
resulting fire flow is not less than 1,000 gallons per minute(3785.4 L/min) for 1 hour.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day of November , 2013.
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Mayor
ATTEST: APtj DIED AS TO FORM:
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REVIEWED ROVED: INITIATED AND AP PRO IE
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN, 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 Regular
meeting thereof held on October 7, 2013, and was again read to said City Council at a
Regular meeting thereof held on November 4, 2013, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Harper, Boardman, Carchio, Shaw, Katapodis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley yg
Independent on November 14,2013.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
Joan L. Flynn, City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio C erk
��Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California