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PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
) SS.
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH
am a citizen of the United States and a LEGAL NOTICE
resident of the County of Los Angeles; I ORDINANCE NO.3939
Adopted by the City Council
am over the age of eighteen years, and AdoponJUNE4,2012
not a party to or interested in the notice "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF: HUNTINGTON
published. I am a principal clerk of the BEACH AMENDING
CHAPTER 17.56 OF-THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE RE-
INDEPENDENT,. .which was adjudged a LATING TO THE HUN-
TINGTON' BEACH FIRE
newspaper of general circulation on CODE"
SYNOPSIS:
September 29, 1961, case A6214, and The City Council adopted.
this ordinance revising
June 11, 1963, case A24831, for the Municipal Code, Chapter
17.56„regarding the Fire
Cityof Huntington Beach, Count of Code of the City of
g y Huntington Beach. The
Orange, and the State of California. revision prevents a con-
flict between the Fire
Attached to this Affidavit is a true and Code, which prohibits
the use of all fireworks,
complete co printed and and the recently adopted
p copy as was Chapter 5.90 of the Mu-
published on the following date(s): nicipal. Code, which al-
lows for; the sale and
discharge of "safe.and
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sane"fireworks..
Thursday, June 14, 2012 PASSED'AND ADOPTED
by the City Council of
the City of Huntington `
Beach,at a regular meet-
ing held June 4, 2012 by
the' following roll call
vote:
I certify (or declare) under penalty AYES: Harper, "Dwyer,
Hansen,Carchio,Bohr
of perjury that the foregoing is true NOES:Boardman
ABSTAIN:None
and Correct. ABSENT:Shaw'
THE FULL.TEXT OF THE
ORDINANCE IS AVAIL-
ABLE IN, THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE.
This ordinance iz effec-i
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Executed on June 22, 2012 :CITY OFHUNTINGTON;
BEACH,
at Los Angeles, California HEN N AI 'STREET
CA 92648,
714-536-5227
JOAN L.FLYNN,CITY
CLERK
Published H.B. Indepen-
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Council Meeting Date: May 7, 2012 Departmen D umber: FD12 005
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Patrick McIntosh, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 3939 revising Municipal Code
Chapter 17.56 regarding fireworks sale and discharge preventing a
conflict with the Fire Code
Statement of Issue: The City Council is requested to adopt an ordinance revising Municipal
Code, Chapter 17.56, regarding the Fire Code of the City of Huntington Beach. The revision
would prevent a conflict between the Fire Code, which prohibits the use of all fireworks, and
the recently adopted Chapter 5.90 of the Municipal Code, which allows for the sale and
discharge of "safe and sane" fireworks.
Financial Impact: Financial impacts associated with approving this ordinance will be offset
through fees for the sale of safe and sane fireworks approved by the City Council on
February 21, 2012.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 3939, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending Chapter 17.56 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to the Huntington
Beach Fire Code."
Alternative Action(s): Do not introduce the Ordinance.
Item 13. - 1 xB -954-
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING ®ATE: 5/7/2012 DEPARTMENT I® NUMBER: FD12 005
Analysis: At the February 6, 2012, City Council meeting, City Council approved an
Ordinance allowing the sale and discharge of safe and sane fireworks in Huntington Beach.
Municipal Code Chapter 5.90 now allows for the sale and discharge of state-approved safe
and sane fireworks on a trial basis for the Fourth of July holiday in 2012 and 2013.
At this time, Chapter 17.56 of the Municipal Code conflicts with Chapter 5.90. The former is
the city's Fire Code prohibiting the sale and discharge of safe and sane fireworks in
Huntington Beach.
The attached ordinance (Attachment 1) amends Chapter 17.56 to allow for the sale and
discharge of safe and sane fireworks in Huntington Beach, according to the parameters
established in Chapter 5.90.
Environmental Status: None.
Strategic Plan Goal: Maintain public safety.
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 3939, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Chapter 17.56 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to the Huntington
Beach Fire Code."
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ORDINANCE NO. 3939
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 17.56 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH FIRE CODE
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 17.56.630 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.56.630 CFC Section 3309 "Safe and sane" or dangerous fireworks, added.
SECTION 3309
"SAFE AND SANE" OR DANGEROUS FIREWORKS
CFC Section 3309.1 "Safe and sane" or dangerous fireworks prohibited. Except as
otherwise provided in Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.90, 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 the California Health and Safety Code section 12505 or thereafter amended by state statute is
prohibited in the City of Huntington Beach.
CFC Section 3309.2 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 the Huntington Beach Fire Code sections 3309 and 3310.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 4 th day of June , 20,j12.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk Ci Attorney U'Z t 3 0 l l2-
REVIE D APPROVED: INITIATED AND PRO ED:
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Ord. No. 3939
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 May 7, 2012, and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on June 4, 2012, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr
NOES: Boardman
ABSENT: Shaw
ABSTAIN: None
I,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
Independent on June 14,2012.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
Joan L. Flynn, City Clerk Cvy Clerk and ex-officio 'lerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT - ORDINANCE NO. 3939
Chapter 17.56
HUNTINGTON BEACH FIRE CODE
Note:The City of Huntington Beach has adopted the California Fire Code(CFC)and the following ordinances which
amend it.
(105-5/13,413-5/38,458-6/42, 1131-4/65, 1414-6168, 1499-5/69, 1884-12/73,1900-3/74,2121-12/76,2188-6/77,
2430-1/70,2480-7/80,2638-9/83,2865-11/86,3020-12/89,3174-1/93,3317-1196,3430-7/99,3571-10/02,3769-7/07,
3784-11/07,3786-12/07;Ordinance No. 3786 repealed and replaced Chapter 17.56 in its entirety,3808-9/08,3864-3110,
3900-12/10;Ordinance No.3900 repealed and replaced Chapter 17.56 in its entirety)
Sections:
17.56.010 Adoption.
17.56.020 Definition.
17.56.030 CFC Section 105.4 Construction documents -Amended.
17.56.040 CFC Section 105.4.2.1 Fire protection system shop drawings - Amended.
17.56.050 CFC Section 108.1 Board of appeals established- Amended.
17.56.060 CFC Section 109.3 Violation penalties - Amended.
17.56.070 CFC Section 202 General Definitions, HIGH-RISE BUILDING -
Amended.
17.56.080 CFC Section 307.1 General -Amended.
17.56.090 CFC Section 307.1.1 Prohibited open burning -Amended.
17.56.100 CFC Section 307.3 Extinguishment authority - Amended.
17.56.110 CFC Section 318 Development on or near land containing or emitting
toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors -Added.
17.56.120 CFC Section 319 Parade floats—Added.
17.56.130 CFC Section 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities -Amended.
17.56.140 CFC Section 503.2.1 Dimensions - Amended.
17.56.150 CFC Section 503.2.3 Surface -Amended.
17.56.160 CFC Section 503.2.4 Turning radius -Amended.
17.56.170 CFC Section 503.2.5 Dead ends - Amended.
17.56.180 CFC Section 503.6 Security gates - Amended.
17.56.190 CFC Section 505.1 Address identification- Amended.
17.56.200 CFC Section 506.1 Where required - Amended.
17.56.210 CFC Section 506.1.2 Key boxes required -Added.
17.56.220 CFC Section 507.1 Required water supply - Amended.
17.56.230 CFC Section 507.5 Fire hydrant systems -Amended.)
17.56.240 CFC Section 507.5.7 Fire hydrant supply connections -Added.
17.56.250 CFC Section 604.2.15.1.1 Standby power loads - Amended.
17.56.260 CFC Section 604.2.15.2.1 Emergency power loads -Amended.
17.56.270 CFC Section 606.10.1.2 Manual operation- Amended.
17.56.280 CFC Section 610 Photovoltaic Systems -Added.
17.56.290 CFC Section 901.6.2.2 Annual fire alarm records - Added.
17.56.300 CFC Section 901.6.2.3 Fire alarm tag - Added.
17.56.310 CFC Section 903.2 Where Required - Amended.
17.56.320 CFC Section 903.2.2 Group B - Amended.
17.56.330 CFC Section 903.2.2.1 Group B ambulatory health care facilities-Added.
17.56.340 CFC Section 903.2.4 Group F - Amended.
17.56.350 Reserved.
17.56.360 CFC Section 903.2.11.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height- Added.
17.56.370 CFC Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations -Amended.
17.56.380 CFC Section 903.3.5.2 Secondary water supply - Amended.
17.56.390 CFC Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms - Amended.
17.56.400 CFC Section 903.6.4 Certificate of temporary conformity and amortization
- Added.
17.56.410 CFC Section 907.1 General - Amended.)
17.56.420 CFC Section 907.2.13 High-rise buildings and Group I-2 occupancies
having floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level fire
department vehicle access - Amended.
17.56.430 CFC Section 914.2.1 Automatic sprinkler system - Amended.
17.56.440 CFC Section 914.3 High-rise buildings -Amended.
17.56.450 CFC Section 914.3.1 Automatic sprinkler system- Amended.
17.56.460 CFC Section 914.6.1 Automatic sprinkler system - Amended.
17.56.470 CFC Section 1410.1 Required access -Amended.
17.56.480 CFC Section 1412.1 When required -Amended.
17.56.490 CFC Section 1413.1 Where required - Amended.
17.56.500 CFC Section 1414.1.1 Function During Construction- Added.
17.56.510 CFC Section 1418 Owner's responsibility - Added.
17.56.520 CFC Section 1803.4 Emergency plan - Amended.
17.56.530 CFC Section 1909.1 General - Amended.
17.56.540 CFC Section 2206.2.3 Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade -
Amended.
17.56.550 CFC Section 2206.2.4.1 Tank capacity limits -Amended.
17.56.560 CFC Section 2206.2.4.2 Fleet vehicle motor fuel dispensing facilities -
Amended.
17.56.570 CFC Section 2206.2.6 Special enclosures -Amended.
17.56.580 CFC Section 2701.5.1 Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) -
Amended.
17.56.590 CFC Section 2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) -
Amended.
17.56.600 CFC Section 2703.3.1.4 Responsibility for cleanup-Amended.
17.56.610 CFC Section 2703.4 Material Safety Data Sheets - Amended.
17.56.620 CFC Section 3104.1.1 Liquid Tight Floor - Amended.
17.56.630 CFC Section 3309 "Safe and sane" or dangerous fireworks - Added.
17.56.640 CFC Section 3310 Explosives - Added.
17.56.650 CFC Section 3404.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are
prohibited - Amended.
17.56.660 CFC Section 3404.2.11.2 Location-Amended.
17.56.670 CFC Section 3404.2.13.1.4. Tanks abandoned in place -Amended.
17.56.680 CFC Section 3405.3.3 Heating, lighting and cooking appliances -
Amended.
17.56.690 CFC Section 3405.3.7.5.1 Ventilation- Amended.
17.56.700 CFC Section 3406.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are
prohibited - Amended.
17.56.710 CFC Section 3406.3 Well drilling and operating - Amended.
17.56.720 CFC Section 3702 Definitions, Containment Vessel - Amended.
17.56.730 CFC Section 3703.1.4.1 Floors -Amended.
17.56.740 CFC Section 3904.1.3 Liquid-tight floor -Amended.
17.56.750 CFC Section 4004.1.5 Liquid-tight floor-Amended.
17.56.760 CFC Section 4104.1.1 Liquid-tight floor-Amended.
17.56.770 CFC Section 4304.1.3 Liquid-tight floor -Amended.
17.56.780 CFC Section 4404.1.2 Liquid-tight floor-Amended.
17.56.790 CFC Section 4603.1 Required construction-Amended.
17.56.800 CFC Section 4603.4 Sprinkler systems - Amended.
17.56.810 CFC Section 4603.4.3 Tenant improvements- Added.
17.56.820 CFC Section 4603.6 Fire alarm systems - Amended.
17.56.830 CFC Section 4603.6.10 Tenant improvements -Added.
17.56.840 NFPA 13, Installation of sprinkler systems -Amended.
17.56.850 NFPA 13D, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family
Dwellings and Manufactured Homes - Amended.
17.56.860 NFPA 13R, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies
up to and Including Four Stories in Height -Amended.
17.56.870 NFPA 14, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems - Amended.
17.56.880 NFPA 24, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances -Amended.
17.56.890 NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code - Amended.
17.56.900 Appendix B Section B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings - Amended.
17.56.010 Adoption. 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, 2010 edition, including
Appendix Chapter 4 and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, F, 1, and 3, as published by the
California Building Standards Commission, 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 therefore;
and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said
Fire Code, including all sections not adopted by the California State Fire Marshal, 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 Chapter 17.56 of this code.
17.56.020 Definition. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the Huntington Beach
Fire Code as a reference to a location, it shall mean the City of Huntington Beach.
17.56.030 CFC Section 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 that right to request
additional information when such information is considered necessary to determine
compliance with the code and appropriate standards.
17.56.040 CFC Section 105.4.2.1 Fire protection system shop drawings - Amended.
Shop drawings for 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.
17.56.050 CFC Section 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 of this code, there may be convened a board of appeals. The
board of appeals shall be appointed by the City Council or City Attorney and shall hold
office at their 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.
17.56.060 CFC Section 109.3 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, may 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, HIGH-RISE BUILDING -
Amended.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. As used in this code:
1. "Existing high-rise structure" means a high-rise structure, the construction of
which is commenced or completed prior to July 1, 1974.
2. "High-rise structure" means every building of any type of construction or
occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet
above the lowest floor level having building access(see California Building Code,
Section 403.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Health and
Safety Code Section 1250.
3. "New high-rise structure" means a high-rise structure, the construction of which is
commenced on or after July 1, 1974.
17.56.080 CFC Section 307.1 General - Amended. A person shall not kindle or
maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning or recreational fire
unless conducted and approved in accordance with this section.
17.56.090 CFC Section 307.1.1 Prohibited open burnintl - Amended. Open burning
or recreational fires that are offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor
emissions, or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires
hazardous, shall be prohibited.
17.56.100 CFC Section 307.3 Extinguishment authority - Amended. The fire code
official is authorized to order the extinguishment by the permit holder, another person
responsible or by the fire department of open burning or a recreational fire that creates or
adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
17.56.110 CFC Section 318 Development on or near land containing or emitting
toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors - Added.
CFC SECTION 318
DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND CONTAINING OR EMITTING TOXIC,
COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, GASES OR VAPORS.
CFC Section 318.1 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, inactive, 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.
17.56.120 CFC Section 319 Parade floats - Added.
CFC SECTION 319
PARADE FLOATS
319.1 Decorative materials. Decorative materials on parade floats shall be non-
combustible or flame retardant.
319.2 Fire protection. Motorized parade floats and towing apparatus shall be
provided with a minimum 2A lOB:C rated portable fire extinguisher readily accessible to
the operator.
17.56.130 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 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
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.
17.56.140 CFC Section 503.2.1 Dimensions - Amended. Fire apparatus access roads
shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet. Fire access roadways adjacent
to the front of commercial buildings shall be a minimum of 26 feet in width. Fire
apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13
feet 6 inches. 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 and shall be in accordance with Section 503.6.
17.56.150 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. Speed limiting features shall not be installed and the road surface shall not
be modified without approval; from the fire code official.
17.56.160 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.
17.56.170 CFC Section 503.2.5 Dead ends - Amended. Dead-end fire apparatus access
roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning
around 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.
17.56.180 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 automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize approved
Knox access switches when required by a fire code official. Secured non-automated
vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved padlock or chain (maximum link or lock
shackle size of 1/4 inch) 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
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 unless in conflict with this section.
17.56.190 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. Address
numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4
inches (102 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 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 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.
17.56.200 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. 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 courtyards, paseos,
pools, Jacuzzis, saunas, 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.
17.56.210 CFC Section 506.1.2 Key boxes required - Added. 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.
Exception: The fire code official may approve a 24 hour on-location security service
as negating the requirement for a key box.
17.56.220 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: The provisions of Title 25 California Code of Regulations, Chapter 2,
Subchapter 1, Article 6 —Fire Protection Standards for Parks—are hereby adopted by
reference, and apply 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).
17.56.230 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 basic 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 basic fire hydrant spacing for single family detached
and duplex residential dwellings less than 5,000 square feet or having fire flows below
2,000 gallons per minute (GPM) shall be spaced not more than 500 feet along the street
or fire apparatus access roadways, so that each dwelling is within 300 feet of a hydrant.
17.56.240 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.
17.56.250 CFC Section 604.2.15.1.1 Standby power loads - Amended. The following
loads are classified as standby power loads:
1. Smoke control system.
2. Fire pumps.
3. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Section 3003 of
the California Building Code.
17.56.260 CFC Section 604.2.15.2.1 Emergency power loads - Amended. The
following loads are classified as emergency power loads:
1. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems.
2. Fire alarm systems.
3. Automatic fire detection systems.
4. Elevator car lighting.
5. Means of egress lighting and exit sign illumination as required by Chapter 10.
6. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof enclosures.
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 610 Photovoltaic Systems - Added.
CFC SECTION 610
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
610.1 General. Photovoltaic systems shall comply with the current Orange
County Fire Chief s Association Guideline for Fire Safety Elements of Solar
Photovoltaic Systems, or as thereafter amended by the Orange County Fire Chief s
Association. The provision of this section may be applied by either the fire code official
or the building code official. Additional conditions of approval may be applied based on
the scope of an individual project.
17.56.290 CFC Section 901.6.2.2 Annual fire alarm records - Added. Records of all
annual system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards
shall be copied to the fire code official at the completion of the annual inspection, testing
or maintenance.
17.56.300 CFC Section 901.6.2.3 Fire alarm ta14 - 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
17.56.310 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 4603.4.3, shall be provided in the locations described in
Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.18. 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.
17.56.320 CFC Section 903.2.2 Group B - Amended. 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.
17.56.330 CFC Section 903.2.2.1 Group B ambulatory health care facilities - Added.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all fire areas containing a
Group B ambulatory health care facility occupancy when either of the following
conditions exist at any time:
1. Four or more care recipients are incapable of self-preservation.
2. One or more care recipients who are incapable of self-preservation are located at
other than the level of exit discharge serving such an occupancy.
17.56.340 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 or above plane.
3. Reserved.
17.56.350 Reserved.
17.56.360 CFC Section 903.2.11.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height - Added. 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 or more above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions:
1. Reserved.
2. Reserved.
3. Reserved.
17.56.370 CFC Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations - Amended. In other than Group
1-2, I-2.1 and 1-3 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. 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 fire
barriers consisting of 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.
17.56.380 CFC Section 903.3.5.2 Secondary water supply - Amended. A secondary
on-site water supply shall be provided for high-rise buildings and Group I-2 occupancies
having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access is Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F as determined by this
code. The secondary water supply shall have a usable capacity of not less than the
hydraulically calculated sprinkler demand plus 100 GPM for the inside hose stream
allowance, for a duration of not less than 30 minutes or as determined by the sprinkler
system design occupancy hazard classification in accordance with NFPA 13, whichever
is greater. The Class I standpipe 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 56.390 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 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.
17.56.400 CFC Section 903.6.4 Certificate of temporary conformity and
amortization - Added. Any change of occupancy to an assembly use begun after
January 17, 1996 and prior to January 1, 2006 pursuant to a City-issued occupancy permit
may be continued without installation of automatic fire sprinklers, provided that upon
written notice from the Fire Marshal, the owner of the building shall apply for and obtain
a Certificate of Temporary Conformity and Amortization Schedule. The owner shall
make such application within sixty (60) days from receiving the Fire Marshal's notice of
violation. Upon determining that the City had issued an occupancy permit authorizing an
assembly use, the Fire Marshal shall issue a Certificate of Temporary Conformity and
Amortization Schedule upon the following conditions:
1. The building owner shall apply for a Certificate of Temporary Conformity and
Amortization Schedule within sixty (60) days of the Fire Marshal serving a notice
of violation of the Fire Code on the Property.
2. The Fire Marshal may issue the Certificate Of Temporary Conformity and
Amortization Schedule subject to the following conditions:
a. The nonconforming assembly use shall be amortized within three (3) years
of the date of issuance of the Certificate of Temporary Conformity and
Amortization Schedule. The three year amortization period of the
Certificate is limited to compliance with the fire sprinkler or fire barrier
requirement, and no other City Code requirements.
b. At a minimum, amortization shall require the installation of fire sprinklers
or fire barrier(s).
c. The building owner shall apply for a fire permit to remedy the
nonconformity by installing fire sprinklers or fire barrier(s) within one (1)
year of issuance of the certificate of temporary conformity.
d. The building owner shall begin installation of the fire sprinklers or fire
barrier(s) within two (2) years of the issuance of the Certificate of
Temporary Conformity.
e. The nonconforming assembly use may not be altered or extended to
occupy greater floor area.
f. If such nonconforming assembly use ceases for a period of thirty (30)
days, any subsequent use shall be in conformity with the Fire Code.
g. The owner must apply for any other land use permits required for the
change of occupancy within one (1) year of issuance of the certificate of
temporary conformity.
h. If such nonconforming assembly use shall be substantially destroyed, then
it may not be resumed.
i. Such other conditions as the Fire Marshal shall determine are reasonably
necessary to ensure timely compliance with the Fire Code.
17.56.410 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 907.3.
17.56.420 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 having occupied floors
located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access and
Group I-2 occupancies having floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level 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:
I. 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 406.3 of the California
Building Code.
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.
In Group I-2 and R-2.1 occupancies, the alarm shall sound at a constantly attended
location and general occupant notification shall be broadcast by the emergency
voice/alarm communication system.
17.56.430 CFC Section 914.2.1 Automatic sprinkler system Amended. The covered
mall building 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 alternative protection.
2. Sprinkler protection for the mall shall be independent from that provided for
tenant spaces or anchors. Where tenant spaces are supplied by the same system,
they shall be independently controlled.
Exception: Reserved
17.56.440 CFC Section 914.3 high-rise buildings - 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.
17.56.450 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 903.1.1 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
17.56.460 CFC Section 914.6.1 Automatic sprinkler system - Amended. Stages shall
be equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system in accordance with Chapter 9.
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
2. Reserved
3. Reserved
17.56.470 CFC Section 1410.1 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 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 1/4") 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.
17.56.480 CFC Section 1412.1 When required - Amended. A water supply for fire
protection, either temporary or permanent, and as approved by both the Fire and Public
Works Departments, shall be made available as soon as combustible material arrives on
site.
17.56.490 CFC Section 1413.1 Where required - Amended. Buildings more than a
single story above grade shall be provided with not less than one standpipe for use during
construction. Such standpipes shall be provided with fire department 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.
17.56.500 CFC Section 1414.1.1 Function During Construction - Added. If the
building is higher than a single story above grade, the following provisions shall be met:
1. During 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.
17.56.510 CFC Section 1418 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.
17.56.520 CFC Section 1803.4 Emerl4ency 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 1909.1 General - Amended. Exterior storage of finished lumber
products shall comply with Sections 1909.1 through 1909.5 and be in accordance with
Section 315.3.
17.56.540 CFC Section 2206.2.3 Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade -
Amended. Above-ground tanks shall not be used for the storage of Class I, II, or IIIA
liquid motor fuels except as provided by this section.
1. Above-ground tanks used for outside, above-grade storage of Class I liquids shall
be listed and labeled as protected above-ground tanks and shall be in accordance
with Chapter 34. Such tanks shall be located in accordance with Table 2206.2.3.
2. Above-ground tanks used for above-grade storage of Class II or IIIA liquids are
allowed to be protected above-ground tanks or, when approved by the fire code
official, other above-ground tanks that comply with Chapter 34. Tank locations
shall be in accordance with
3. Tanks containing fuels shall not exceed 2,200 gallon capacity. Quantities greater
than 2,200 gallons aggregate shall be approved by the fire code official.
4. Tanks located at farms, construction projects, or rural areas shall comply with
Section 3406.2.
17.56.550 CFC Section 2206.2.4.1 Tank capacity limits - Amended. Tanks storing
Class I and Class II liquids at an individual site shall be limited to a maximum capacity of
2,200 gallons. Quantities greater than 2,200 gallons aggregate shall be approved by the
fire code official.
17.56.560 CFC Section 2206.2.4.2 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 capacity of 2,200 gallons. Quantities
greater than 2,200 gallons aggregate shall be approved by the fire code official.
17.56.570 CFC Section 2206.2.6 Special enclosures - Amended. Where installation of
tanks in accordance with Section 3404.2.11 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 enclosure shall be liquid tight and vapor tight.
2. The special enclosure shall not contain backfill.
3. Sides, top and bottom of the special enclosure shall be of reinforced concrete at
least 6 inches (152 mm) thick, with openings for inspection through the top only.
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 leakage occur.
6. Tanks containing Class I, 11 or IIIA liquids inside a special enclosure shall not
exceed 2,200 gallons. Aggregate quantities greater than 2,200 gallons shall only
be allowed with approval of 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.
17.56.580 CFC Section 2701.5.1 Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) -
Amended. Refer to HMBC Section 17.58 "Hazardous Materials".
17.56.590 CFC Section 2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) -
Amended. Refer to HMBC Section 17.58 "Hazardous Materials".
17.56.600 CFC Section 2703.3.1.4 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 of contaminated soil and property shall be in accordance with state, federal or
local regulations as follows:
1. 1" Clean-up Criteria. Soils sampled during site assessments that fail California
Assessment Manual (CAM) criteria for hazardous waste will be excavated and
disposed of at a proper disposal site. Laboratory tests used in this determination
are pH (EPA-9045), CAM Metals (total), and Volatile Chlorinated and Aromatic
Hydrocarbons (EPA-8240) as described on Page 4 - Site Assessment and
Laboratory Specifications.
2. 2nd Clean-up Criteria. Comparison of the Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH)
concentration in soils sampled during the site assessment shall be made with the
screening criteria in Table 1. If the sample results meet the Table 1 criteria, no
further testing or remediation work shall be required.
If the TPH exceeds the screening criteria, the laboratory will perform the
additional analyses specified (EPA-8020, EPA-8270).
Further delineation of the contaminated soil through use of additional borings,
additional trenches or by excavation and stockpiling must be performed to
determine the lateral and vertical extent of soil exceeding Table 1 criteria.
Samples obtained during this delineation will be analyzed for screening criteria
listed in Table 1 (EPA-418.1 and EPA-8015). If sample results exceed the
screening criteria in Table 1, the laboratory shall be instructed to run the analyses
specified in Table 2 (EPA-8020, EPA-8270) unless the applicant chooses to
excavate the contaminated soil to meet criteria in Table 1 without proceeding to
further analyses specified in Table 2. Soils which contain less than the screening
levels specified in Table 2 shall not be required to undergo soil remediation
provided that EPA 418.1 and EPA 8015M Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon
concentrations are less than 100% excess of Table 1 screening criteria levels.
Table 1
Screening Level for H drocarbon Clean-up
Land Use TPH 418.1 TPH 8015
Residential and Recreational <500 ppm <500 ppm
Commercial and Industrial <1,000 ppm <1,000 ppm
Roadway
0' —4' Below Road Surface N/A <1,000 ppm Total;
<100 ppm of the <C 14
component
>4' Below Road Surface <1,000 ppm
<1,000 ppm
Table 2
Screening Level for Hydro arbon Clean-up
Land Use BTX& E 8021 PNA 8270
Residential and B< 1.0 PPM Each CAPNA<0.5 ppm
Recreational T, X & E < 10.0 ppm Total CAPNA's<3.0 ppm
individually
Commercial and Industrial B< 1.0 PPM Each CAPNA<1.0 ppm
T, X & E < 10.0 ppm Total CAPNA's<6.0 ppm
individually
Roadway
0' — 4' Below Road B<1.0 ppm Each CAPNA<1.0 ppm
Surface T, X & E <10.0 ppm Total CAPNA's<6.0 ppm
individually
Each CAPNA<1.0 ppm
>4' Below Road Surface B<1.0 ppm Total CAPNA's<6.0 ppm
T, X & E <10.0 ppm
individual)
Based on CAPNA's found in Proposition 65 list in addition to benzo(g,h,i)perylene.
3. Depth of contaminated soil removal. Soil contamination in excess of the Tables 1
and 2 criteria extending deeper than 20 feet below ultimate finished grade or
within five (5) feet of the groundwater table, whichever is shallower and not
exhibiting characteristics of material considered hazardous for disposal purposes,
may be considered for non-remediation. Approval for non-remediation shall be
by certification of the Fire Department and shall be issued with appropriate
findings. The lateral and vertical extent of this contaminated material left in place
shall be determined using Table 1 criteria. This extent shall be reported to the
City and disclosed to subsequent property owners in a format approved by the
Fire Department.
Surface structures within 100 feet of the lateral extent of the contaminated soil
shall be built with vapor barriers in accordance with applicable City
Specifications.
4. Disposition of stockpiled soil. Soil that is stockpiled on-site as a result of criteria
applied above can be evaluated for reuse on-site. The reuse options may include,
but are not limited to, on-site remediation and re-sampling to meet the criteria in
Table 1 and/or 2, or reuse of the soil as road sub-grade where applicable.
Specifications for reuse of crude oil contaminated soil as road sub-grade are
identified on Page 5.
Soil that is planned for reuse on-site should be sampled at a frequency sufficient
to adequately characterize the degree and composition of the contamination. A
sampling plan shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to
reuse.
5. On-site remediation. Soil can be remediated on-site as long as it does not exhibit
any characteristics of material considered hazardous for disposal purposes. On-
site remediation must comply with all applicable State, County, Federal and City
regulations. Remediation activities shall be performed within a designated area.
A remediation plan shall be approved by the Fire Department.
After soil is remediated and reused, the surface of the designated remediation area
shall be tested in accordance with provisions identified herein above. A testing
plan shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval as well as a final
report, which shall summarize the remediation efforts and post remediation test
results.
6. Site assessment and laboratory specifications. Analyses performed during site
assessments of oil fields (other industrial or agricultural uses may require
additional analysis) should include pH (EPA-9045), CAM Metals (total only,
soluble if total exceeds 10 times STLC), Volatile Hydrocarbons (EPA-8240),
Total Recoverable Hydrocarbons (EPA-418.1), Total Fuel Hydrocarbons (EPA-
8015), Semi-Volatile Organics (EPA-8270) and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (EPA-
8080).
Vertical limits of hydrocarbon contamination shall be assessed. Sampling shall
extend to a depth sufficient to identify at least five (5) feet of uncontaminated soil
or to a depth not greater than five (5) feet above the water table in cases where
regional groundwater will be impacted by sampling operations.
If the landowner chooses to clean-up the site using screening criteria specified in
Table 2, the laboratory analytical work may specify the re-analyses of samples
exceeding screening criteria specified in Table 1. The shelf life for the samples
must not be exceeded when the re-analyses are run.
The laboratory contract shall specify use of EPA Method 3630 as a clean-up
procedure prior to soil analysis for CAPNA's using EPA-8270 if the 418.1 results
show greater than 1,000 ppm.
Samples representative of a specific site should be obtained consistent with a
Phase I historical review of the site. The sampling frequency will vary depending
on potential for on-site contamination. Sampling should be targeted at identified
or suspected contaminated locations on the site.
Sampling of areas not suspected to be contaminated shall be done on a random
basis according to a Sampling Plan, which shall be approved by the Fire
Department.
The Sampling Protocol, both in terms of site-specific targets and other random
sampling, should be formulated in cooperation with the Fire Department. The
burden of demonstrating soil clean-up to established limits of contamination shall
be the responsibility of the land owner. The Fire Department's approval of a
Sampling Protocol shall be required.
A Site Auditor shall be a requirement placed on all significantly large oil field
properties and on smaller properties where a reasonable large number of
contamination sources are deemed to remain unsampled following completion of
the approved Sampling Protocol. The requirement for a Site Auditor shall be at
the discretion of the Fire Department.
Soil sampling shall be carried out using protocols approved by the California
Leaking Underground Fuel Tank Manual and/or the Orange County Health
Department.
Analytical results, which may be inconsistent or anomalous when compared to
other sample data taken as part of the site assessment shall be made a part of the
record although the landowner shall have the option of providing additional
samples to clarify inconsistencies. The number and location of these samples
shall be determined by the landowner.
7. Specifications for Reuse of Crude Oil Contaminated Soils as Road Sub rg ade.
Soils must meet criteria listed in Table 1 and 2.
Reused soils must meet compaction requirements.
Reused soils shall be placed directly beneath the asphalt cap and underlying
aggregate to a maximum depth of four (4) feet below the road surface. Fills
deeper than four (4) feet must be approved by the Fire Department based on
sufficient findings.
Potable drinking water lines must be surrounded by clean sand or gravel and
approved and inspected by the appropriate City departments before burial in the
roadway.
A detailed set of drawings must be submitted to the City showing the plan view of
reused soils, a cross section of the road base, locations of utility lines and
thickness of clean sand and gravel pack placed around these lines. Soil analysis
data for the road fill must also be submitted which shall verify compliance with
the standards listed in Table 1 and/or Table 2.
8. Scope of Contract Specifications for On-Site Auditing During Grading Activities.
The Auditor shall be an independent environmental or geotechnical consulting
company with adequate training to identify petroleum contaminated soils with
field instruments and techniques described below. The Auditor shall be licensed
by the State of California as a Registered Environmental Assessor.
Auditors will monitor grading activities for the following indicators that
petroleum hydrocarbons may have contaminated the soils and shall be aware of
the situations and procedures:
a. Soft spongy soils that become evident as heavy equipment travels over it.
b. Hydrocarbon odors emanating from the soil.
c. A reading of greater than 20 ppm on a hand-held organic vapor monitor
(OVM) held three (3) inches from suspected contaminated soils. The
meter shall be calibrated at least twice per day.
d. A small vial of solvent can be used to extract a small amount of soil. If
the solvent becomes discolored, petroleum may be present.
If any of the indicators above are found, the Auditor shall devise a sampling
program capable of ascertaining whether or not the waste is classified as
hazardous. All sampling procedures shall be in accordance with the protocols
established by LUFT and/or the Orange County Health Department. The
contamination citing shall be made a part of the record and the Fire Department
shall be immediately notified.
Sufficient samples shall be analyzed to characterize the vertical and horizontal
extent of the potential contaminant. If samples exceed the screening criteria in
Table 1, the soil must either be removed or reanalyzed and compared to criteria in
Table 2. If the soil is determined to meet the Table 2 criteria, the soil can be
incorporated into the fill. If it does not, the soil can be stockpiled for remediation
and reuse or removed from the site.
A report documenting the observations made and samples obtained during
grading shall be prepared. This report shall document compliance with the
appropriate sections of Table 1 and/or Table 2 as applicable.
17.56.610 CFC Section 2703.4 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, or as the result of any manufacturing process (including a hazardous waste),
available information on health and physical hazards shall be documented and available
for review. Electronic access to MSDSs is permissible as long as no barrier exists to
immediate employee access in the workplace.
Exception: Reserved
17.56.620 CFC Section 3104.1.1 Liquid Tight Floor - Amended. In addition to the
requirements set forth in section 2704.12, 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.
17.56.630 CFC Section 3309 "Safe and sane" or dangerous fireworks -Added.
CFC SECTION 3309
"SAFE AND SANE" OR DANGEROUS FIREWORKS
CFC Section 3309.1 "Safe and sane" or dangerous fireworks prohibited.
Except as otherwise provided in Huntington. Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.90, =I'he
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 the California Health and Safety Code
section 12505 or thereafter amended by state statute is prohibited in the City of
Huntington Beach.
CFC Section 3309.2 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 of—any
prohibited fireworks or explosives as currently described in the Huntington Beach Fire
Code sections 3309 and 3310.
17.56.640 CFC Section 3310 Explosives - Added.
CFC SECTION 3310
EXPLOSIVES
CFC Section 3310.1 Explosives prohibited. The manufacture, sale, possession,
storage, handling or use of unpermitted "explosives" as currently defined in California
Code of Regulations Title 19 Chapter 10, Explosives section 1553 or thereafter amended
by state law is prohibited in the City of Huntington Beach.
17.56.650 CFC Section 3404.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-14round 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 11 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 potentially suitable for the uses permitted under these zones
classifications by the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance as
the same may be amended from time to time.
17.56.660 CFC Section 3404.2.11.2 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.
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 nun).
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.
17.56.670 CFC Section 3404.2.13.1.4. 'Tanks abandoned in place - Amended.
Reserved.
17.56.680 CFC Section 3405.3.3 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.
17.56.690 CFC Section 3405.3.7.5.1 Ventilation - Amended. Continuous mechanical
ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square
foot [0.00508 m3/(s x m2)] 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
vapors can 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.
Exception: Reserved.
17.56.700 CFC Section 3406.2.4.4 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 11 liquids may be stored temporarily on construction sites with the
approval of the fire code official.
4. The storage of Class I and Class 11 liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited
within the City of Huntington Beach except at locations classified as Zone I-G
(general industrial) where permitted by a site plan use permit on property
designated as potentially suitable for the uses permitted under these zones
classifications by the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance as
the same may be amended from time to time.
17.56.710 CFC Section 3406.3 Well drillinlz and operatinIz - Amended. The
Huntington Beach Oil Code (Huntington Beach Municipal Code Title 15) as it currently
exists or may hereafter be amended, is incorporated herein by this reference, and declared
to be part of the Huntington Beach Fire Code as though set out in full herein.
17.56.720 CFC Section 3702 Definitions, Containment Vessel -Amended.
Containment Vessel. A D.O.T.- transportable, gas-tight recovery vessel designed so
that a leaking compressed gas container can be placed within its confines, thereby
encapsulating the leaking container.
17.56.730 CFC Section 3703.1.4.1 Floors - Amended. In addition to the requirements
set forth in section 2704.12, 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.
17.56.740 CFC Section 3904.1.3 Liquid-tight floor - Amended. In addition to the
requirements set forth in section 2704.12, 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.
17.56.750 CFC Section 4004.1.5 Liquid-tight floor - Amended. In addition to the
requirements set forth in section 2704.12, 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 4104.1.1 Liquid-tight floor - Amended. In addition to the
requirements set forth in section 2704.12, 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.
17.56.770 CFC Section 4304.1.3 Liquid-tight floor - Amended. In addition to the
requirements set forth in section 2704.12, 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.
17.56.780 CFC Section 4404.1.2 Liquid-tight floor - Amended. In addition to the
requirements set forth in section 2704.12, 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.
17.56.790 CFC Section 4603.1 Required construction - Amended. Existing buildings
shall comply with not less than the minimum provisions specified in Table 4603.1 and as
further enumerated in Sections 4603.2 through 4603.7.5.2.
17.56.800 CFC Section 4603.4 Sprinkler systems - Amended. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided in existing buildings in accordance with Sections 4603.4.1
through 4603.4.3.
17.56.810 CFC Section 4603.4.3 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: Group R-3 occupancies that do not result in a fire area greater than 5,000
square feet in gross floor area.
17.56.820 CFC Section 4603.6 Fire alarm systems - Amended. An approved fire alarm
system shall be installed in existing buildings and structures in accordance with sections
4603.6.1 through 4603.6.10 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Sections
907.6 unless other requirements are provided by other sections of this code.
Exception: Occupancies with an existing previously approved fire alarm system.
17.56.830 CFC Section 4603.6.10 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. Occupancy/tenant space that increases its maximum occupant load.
Exception: The fire code official may waive this requirement based on the scope of
the project.
17.56.840 AMENDMENTS TO NFPA 13
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 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. FDC may
be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the Fire code
official.
8.17.1.1.1 - Added. Residential Water-flow Alarms. 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.
8.17.2.4.6 - Amended. Fire department connections shall be on the street side of
buildings and shall be located and arranged so that they are immediately adjacent to the
approved fire department access road and 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.
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 of the plan submittal to the authority
having jurisdiction.
17.56.850 AMENDMENTS TO NFPA 13D
4.1.5 Stock of Spare Sprinklers - Added.
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.
4.1.5.2 - Added. The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature
ratings of the sprinklers in the property.
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).
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.
7.1.2 - Amended. The system piping shall not have a separate control valve
unless supervised by a central station, proprietary or remote station alarm service.
7.3 - Amended. At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser
assembly.
7.3.1 -Deleted in its entirety.
7.6 - 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 under CBC Section 310.9 are used to sound
an interior alarm upon water flow switch activation.
8.6.4.2 - Added. All attics shall be protected with an intermediate temperature
quick response sprinkler which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by the
access scuttles or mechanical equipment
17.56.860 AMENDMENTS TO NFPA 13R
6.16.1 - 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 containing less than the number of
stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in Section 907.2.8 of the 2010
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.
17.56.870 AMENDMENTS TO NFPA 14
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 150 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.
7.3.1.1 - Amended. Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be
unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches, or more than 24 inches above
the finished floor. Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be
located not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor.
17.56.880 AMENDMENTS TO NFPA 24
5.9.1.3 - Amended. The fire department connection 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 fire 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 1/2"
inlets shall be provided.
6.2.1.1 - Added. The closest upstream indicating control valve to the riser shall
be painted OSHA red.
6.2.11 (5) -Deleted in its entirety.
6.2.11 (5) - Amended. Control valves in a one-hour fire-rated room, accessible
from the exterior,provided with approved signage.
6.2.11 (7) - Deleted in its entirety.
6.3.3 - Added. All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water
supplies shall be painted OSHA red.
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
10.3.5.2 - 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.
10.3.5.3 - Added. All bolts used in pipe joint assembly shall be 316 stainless
steel.
10.6.3.1 - Amended. Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the
foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 18 inches, as measured
from the interior of the exterior wall. The pipe under the building or building foundation
shall be 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or comply with 10.6.2.
10.6.5 - 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.
17.56.890 AMENDMENTS TO NFPA 72
14.2.1.2.3 - Amended. If a defect or malfunction is not corrected at the
conclusion of system inspection, testing, or maintenance, the system owner or the owner'
designated representative and fire code official shall be informed of the impairment in
writing within 24 hours.
14.6.2.1 - Amended. Upon completion of annual testing in accordance with
section 14.4.5, records shall be sent to the fire authority having jurisdiction and records
shall also be retained on site until the next test and for 1 year thereafter.
14.6.2.1.1 - Added. Upon completion of annual testing in accordance with
section 14.4.5, 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 testing:
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
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.
23.8.2.3 - Deleted in its entirety.
26.2.3.1 - Amended. Supervising station customers or clients and the fire code
official shall be notified in writing within 7 days of any scheduled change in service that
results in signals from their property being handled by a different supervising station
facility or if the monitoring service is cancelled.
17.56.900 CFC 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-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 B 105.1 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.