HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #4123 ORDINANCE NO. 4123
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 Mountains and flows through many communities
until it terminates in the ocean at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach border.
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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 arching are probable. The Fire Department responses 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. According to the City Hazard Mitigation Plan (2012), the City has large portions in
the tsunami hazard zone subject to tsunami inundation, areas on land that can
become quickly flooded when there is a tsunami. These flood conditions would
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 2.4 million barrels of oil and
approximately 1.1 million cubic feet of gas produced in 2015. 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 201,919 people in 27 square miles. The daytime
population increases significantly in the summer due to beach related activities; the
City hosts more than 16 million beach visitors each year.
9. Heavy traffic is common on the City streets and roadways. There are two state
highways (Beach Boulevard with 94,000 vehicles/day and Pacific Coast Highway
with 43,000 vehicles/day) and a major freeway (1-405 with 250,000 vehicles/day)
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 Amended Added Deleted
101.1 Administrative
105.4 Administrative
105.4.2.1 Administrative
108.1 Administrative
109.4 Administrative
202 - Containment 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 X
Vessel
320 7, 8 X
321 8 X
503.1.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
503.2.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
503.2.3 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
503.2.4 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
503.2.5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
503.6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
505.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
506.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
507.1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
507.5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
507.5.7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
510.6.1 4, 5, 8, 10
606.10.1.2 4, 5, 8, 9 X
901.6 4, 5, 7, 8 X
901.6.2.2 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 X
903.2 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 X
903.2.1.8 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 X
903.2.4 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 X
903.3.1.1.1 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
914.2.1 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 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
1103.5.5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
1103.7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
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
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
5003.3.1.4 3, 4, 6 X
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Section Justification Amended Added Deleted
5704.2.9.6.1 4, 5, 6, 8 X
5704.2.11.1 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
5801.1.1. 7 X
5806.2 4, 5, 6, 8 X
6104.2 1 4, 5, 6, 8 X
Chapter 80 Reference Standards
NFPA 13 - 6.7.2 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10 X
NFPA 13 - 8.17.1.1.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
NFPA 13 - 8.17.2.4.6 1, 2, 8, 9, 10 X
NFPA 13 - 22.1.3 43 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10 X
NFPA 13D - 4.1.5 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10 X
NFPA 13D- 7.1.2 1, 2, 4, 5 X
NFPA 13D- 7.3 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 X
NFPA 13D- 7.3.1 8 X
NFPA 13D- 7.6 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
NFPA 13D- 6.16.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
NFPA 14- 6.4.5.4.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
NFPA 24- 5.9.1.3 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
NFPA 24- 5.9.1.3.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
NFPA 24- 6.2.1.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
NFPA 24- 6.2.9 5 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
NFPA 24- 6.2.9 6 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
NFPA 24- 6.2.9 (7) 8, 9, 10 X
NFPA 24- 6.3.3 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
NFPA 24- 10.1.1.3.2 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 X
NFPA 24- 10.4.1.1 4, 7 X
NFPA 24- 10.4.1.4 4, 7 X
NFPA 24- 10.4.3.1 4, 7 X
NFPA 72- 14.2.2.2.3 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 X
NFPA 72- 14.6.2.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
NFPA 72- 14.6.2.1.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 X
NFPA 72- 23.8.2.2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 X
NFPA 72- 23.8.2.3 8, 10 X
NFPA 72- 26.2.7.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 X
Appendix B - B105.1 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 X
SECTION 2. Effective January 1 , 2017, 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 adopting the 2015 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
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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 No. 3991 of the City of Huntington Beach and all other ordinances or parts of
laws in conflict therewith.
Section 1. That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the
office of the City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, being marked and
designated as the California Fire Code, 2016 edition, including all omissions in
Chapter 1, Division 11, Chapter 3, Chapter 11, Chapter 25, Chapter 26, and
Appendix Chapters E, F, G, and H (see California Fire Code Section 101.2.1,
2015 edition), as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby
adopted as the Fire Code of the 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 City of Huntington Beach are hereby referred to, adopted, and
made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this legislation, with the additions,
insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 2 of this
ordinance.
Section 2. That Ordinance No. 3991 of City of Huntington Beach entitled An
Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 17.56 of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code Adopting the California Fire Code and all other
ordinances or parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
legislation is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council
hereby declares that it would have passed this law, and each section,
subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared
unconstitutional.
Section 4. That nothing in this legislation or in the Fire Code hereby adopted
shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any
rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or
existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 4 of this
law; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired
or affected by this legislation.
Section 6. That the City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to cause this
legislation to be published.
Section 7. That this law and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements,
orders and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in
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full force and effect January 1, 2017 from and after the date of its final passage
and adoption.
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 [Al 101.1 Title, Amended. 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 [Al 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 [Al CFC Section 105.4.2.1 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 Al_ 108.1 Board of appeals established, Amended. In order
to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code
official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there may be created a
board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall
hold office at its pleasure. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said
board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules
of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in
writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official.
17.56.070 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 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.
17.56.080 CFC Section CONTAINMENT VESSEL, Amended. 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.
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17.56.090 CFC Section 320, Development on or near land containing or emitting
toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors, Added
SECTION 320
DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND CONTAINING OR EMITTING
TOXIC, COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, GASES OR
VAPORS, Added
17.56.100 CFC Section 320.1 Geological studies, evaluations and reports, Added.
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.
17.56.110 CFC Section 321 Parade floats, Added
CFC SECTION 321
PARADE FLOATS, Added
17.56.120 CFC Section 321.1 Decorative materials, Added. Decorative materials on
parade floats shall be non-combustible or flame retardant.
17.56.130 CFC Section 321.2 Fire protection, Added. Motorized parade floats and
towing apparatus shall be provided with a minimum 2A1013C rated portable fire
extinguisher readily accessible to the operator.
17.56.140 CFC Section 321.3 Engine exhaust, Added. 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.
Exceptions:
1. The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet
(45 720 mm) where:
1.1 Reserved.
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1.2. 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.
1.3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.
2. Reserved.
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. The fire access roads shall comply with the requirements stated in City
Specification #401 dated November 2015.
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 all fire apparatus and
shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving conditions.
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.
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. Turn arounds within fire apparatus access roads
shall comply with the requirements specified in City Specification #401 dated November
2015.
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 code official.
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 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 department
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
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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 code official 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 identification. The address identification shall be
legible and placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road
fronting the property. Address identification 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 not be spelled out. Each character shall
be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 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 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 '/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
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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.
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 510.5.3.
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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 510.5.3, 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.
17.56.290 CFC Section 901.6.2.2 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
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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 1103.5.5, 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 903.2.1.8 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 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt location, Amended. In other than Group
1-2, 1-2.1 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.
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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, machinery spaces, control rooms, and control spaces
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.
17.56.340 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.
17.56.350 CFC Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms, 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 in accordance with Section 903.3.8.
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.
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7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge
sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
17.56.360 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.
17.56.370 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 903.3.1.1, 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.
17.56.380 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 914.3.2. 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.
17.56.390 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.
Exceptions:
1. Reserved.
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2. Reserved.
3. Reserved.
17.56.400 CFC Section 1103.5 Sprinkler systems, Amended. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided in existing buildings in accordance with Sections 1103.5.1
through 1103.5.5.
17.56.410 CFC Section 1103.5.5 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.
Exceptions:
1. Existing Group R-3 occupancies that will remain below a gross floor
area of 5,000 square feet.
2. Existing Group R-2 occupancies where the tenant improvement is in
only one unit.
17.56.420 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 and 1103.7.9.
Exception: Occupancies with an existing, previously approved fire alarm
system.
17.56.430 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.
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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.
17.56.440 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.
1. Above-ground tanks used for outside, above-grade storage of Class
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 requires
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.
17.56.450 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 requires approval by the fire code official.
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17.56.460 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
requires approval by the fire code official.
17.56.470 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.
4. Tanks connections shall be piped or closed such that neither vapors not
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 requires
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.
17.56.480 CFC Section 3310.1 Required 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
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during construction. Hydrants, fire department connections, and fire lanes shall be
posted "Fire Lane — No Parking" when required by the fire code official.
17.56.490 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.
17.56.500 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 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.
17.56.510 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.
17.56.520 CFC Section 3318 Owner's responsibility, Added. Necessary precautions
and engineering controls shall be utilized to minimize the potential for 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.
17.56.530 CFC Section 5003.3.1.4 Responsibility for cleanup. 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 shall be in compliance with
City Specification #431-92, Soil Quality Standard, dated January 2014.
17.56.540 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.
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2. Class III liquids classified as a crude oil may only be stored on properties
with an 0 (oil operations, no drilling) or 01 (drilling allowed, subject to
conditional use) 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.
17.56.550 CFC Section 5704.2.11.1 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.
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
17.56.560 CFC Section 5704.2.13.1.4 Tanks abandoned in place, Amended. Tanks
shall not be abandoned in place.
17.56.570 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
17.56.580 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
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the accumulation of hazardous vapors. Ventilation system design shall comply with the
California Building Code and California Mechanical Code.
Exception: Reserved.
17.56.590 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 an 0 (oil operations, no drilling) or 01 (drilling allowed, subject to
conditional use) 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.
17.56.600 CFC Section 5706.3 Well drilling and operating, Amended. Wells for oil
production or injection, and wells for natural gas shall be drilled and operated in
accordance with Section 5706.3.1.1 through 5706.3.8 and the Huntington Beach Oil
Code (Huntington Beach Municipal Code Title 15) dated May 1990. Where there is a
conflict between the California Fire Code and the Huntington Beach Oil Code, the most
restrictive shall govern.
17.56.610 CFC Section 5801.1.1 Methane Soil Gas, Added. All sources of methane
soil gas, including petrogenic and biogenic, must comply with City Specification #429,
Methane Mitigation Requirements, dated September 2016. Methane soil gas testing,
passive or active mitigation, and methane detection and alarm systems must all comply
with City Specification #429, dated September 2016.
17.56.620 CFC Section 5806.2 Limitations, Amended. The limits referred to herein
prohibiting the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside
buildings are hereby established for all commercial land use districts as defined in the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
17.56.630 CFC Section 6104.2 Limitations, Amended. The limits referred to herein
prohibiting the storage of liquefied petroleum gases for the protection of heavily
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populated or congested areas are hereby established for all commercial land use
districts as defined in the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
17.56.640 CFC Chapter 80, Amendments to NFPA 13-16
Section 6.7.2, 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 H.B. Public Works
Dept., 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 Water-flow Alarms, Amended. Local water-flow
alarms 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 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 23.1.3 (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.
17.56.650 CFC Chapter 80, Amendments to NFPA 13D-16
Section 4.1.5, Added: Stock of Spare Sprinklers.
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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 OF (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.
Section 7.3, Pressure Gauges, Amended. At least one water pressure gauge
shall be installed on the riser assembly.
Section 7.3.1, Reserved.
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.
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17.56.655 CFC Chapter 80, Amendments to NFPA 13R-16
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.
17.56.660 CFC Chapter 80, Amendments to NFPA 14-13
Section 6.4.5.4.1, Amended. The fire department connection shall have four 2
'/2 inch, internal threaded (NHS) inlets. 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.
17.56.670 CFC Chapter 80, Amendments to NFPA 24-16
5.9.1.3, Amended. Fire department connections shall be of an approved type and
contain a minimum of two 2 1/2 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.
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.
6.2.1.1, Added. The closest upstream indicating control valve to the riser shall be
painted OSHA red.
6.2.9 (5), Reserved.
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6.2.9 (6), Amended. Control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from
the exterior. The exterior door to the room shall be provided with approved
signage.
6.2.9 (7), Reserved.
6.3.3, Added. All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water supplies
shall be painted OSHA red.
10.1.1.3.2, 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.
10.4.1.1, 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.
10.4.1.4, Added. All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless
steel.
10.4.3.1, Amended. Private fire service mains supplying fire protection systems
within the building shall be permitted to extend no more than 18 inches, as
measured from the outside of the building to the center of the vertical pipe, under
the building to the riser location. The pipe under the building or building
foundation shall be 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints.
10.4.3.1.1, 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.
10.4.3.2, Amended. Where approved, private fire service mains supplying
systems within the building shall be permitted to extend more than 18 inches
under the building when all the requirements of 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4 are
met.
17.56.680 CFC Chapter 80, Amendments to NFPA 72-16
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.
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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.
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
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 in
accordance with 23.8.2.4 through 23.8.2.10.
23.8.2.3, Reserved.
26.2.6.1, 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.
17.56.690 Appendix B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings, Amended. The minimum fire-flow and
flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4
buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(1) and
B105.1(2).
Exception: When the building is equipped with an approved automatic
sprinkler system, the fire flow requirements of Table B105.1 and B105.1(2)
shall not be less than 1,000 gallons per minute (3785.4 L/min) for 1 hour.
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SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2017.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of November 2016.
6 1 40,
Mayor
ATT T: APPROVED A O ORM:
City Clerk City torney 9-�a
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Ord. No. 4123
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly appointed, 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 17, 2016, and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on November 7,2016, and was passed and
adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Posey, O'Connell, Sullivan, Katapodis, Hardy, Delgleize, Peterson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,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
Wave on November 17,2016.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City. v
Robin Estanislau, Ci1y Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California