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am the Citizen of the United States and a HUNTINGTON BEACH .
' LEGAL NOTICE
resident of the County aforesaid; I am over ORDINANCE NO 3864
ed the age of eighteen years, and not a party Ad"cou„cilthe o„`ity
to or interested in the below entitled matter. "AN ORDIINAN FEBRUARY E OF HE
am a principal clerk of the HUNTINGTON BEACHF HUNTINGTON
CHAPTER 17.56 OF THE
BEACH INDEPENDENT, a newspaper of HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE RE- -
general circulation, printed and published in LATING TO THE FIRE
CODE ,
the City of Huntington Beach, County of SYNOPSIS: ,
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Orange, State of California, and the ,STAFF, .'RECENTLY DE-
TERMINED THAT
attached Notice Is a true and complete copy AMENDMENTS TO THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH
as was printed and published on the FIRE CODE ARE. RE-
QUIRED: THESE
following date(s). CHANGES, ARE BASED
ON FINDINGS RELATED
TO CLIMATIC, -TOPO-
GRAPHICAL, AND, GEO-
LOGICAL CONDITIONS,
AS DESCRIBED IN CITY'
ORDINANCE NO.3786.
PASSED AND ADOPTED
by;the City'Council-of
the City of Huntington-
February 25, 2010 Beach at a regular
meeting held February.,
16, 2010 by the follow
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Carchio,.Coerper,
Hardy, Green, Bohr,
Dwyer,Hansen
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the NOES:None
ABSTAIN-None
foregoing is true and correct. ABSENT:None
THE"FULL TEXT OF THE
ORDINANCE IS AVAIL-
ABLE- IN THE CITY'
CLERK'S OFFICE.
This ordinance Is effec-
tWe 30 days after
Executed on February 25, 2010 adoptio��TYOF
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Council Meeting Date: 2/1/2010 Department ID Number: FD 10-002
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City C it Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Admi 's r
PREPARED BY: Eric Engberg, Acting Fire C of £ F'
SUBJECT: ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.56
REGARDING FIRE ACCESS ROADS AND MOBILE HOME PARK
HYDRANT REQUIREMENTS
Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue: The City Council is requested to adopt an ordinance amending
Municipal Code Section 17.56 regarding fire access roads and mobile home park hydrant
requirements.
Funding Source: Not applicable.
Recommended Action: Motion to: After the City Clerk reads by title approve for
introduction Ordinance No. 3864 amending Municipal Code Section 17.56 regarding fire
access roads and mobile home park hydrant requirements and conduct a public hearing
regarding the proposed amendment.
Alternative Action(s): Do not introduce the Ordinance.
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 2/1/2010 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: FD 10-002
Analysis: Fire Department staff recently determined that the amendments to the Huntington
Beach Fire Code described below are required. These changes are based on findings
related to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions, as described in City Ordinance
No. 3786. They are:
Amendment to Huntington Beach Municipal Code 17.56.090, California Fire Code
Section 503.2.3 Surface, Amended
This amendment will restore a code requirement that was previously added in 2002 by
Ordinance No. 3571 during the adoption of the 2001 California Fire Code. The requirement
was inadvertently omitted in the recent adoption of the 2007 California Fire Code and the
Fire Department still considers this access road requirement critical to the preservation of life
and property. Specifically, the amendment will prohibit the installation of speed limiting
features, such as speed bumps, to road surfaces.
Impact: This amendment will codify our past and current restriction against the installation of
speed limiting features on any fire apparatus access road. Per California Fire Code Section
502.1, a fire apparatus access road is a general term inclusive of other terms such as fire
lane, public street, private street, parking lot lane, and access roadway.
Amendment to California Fire Code Section 508.1 Required Water Supply
In 2002 the Huntington Beach Fire Department assumed fire code enforcement responsibility
in mobile home parks. This was done pursuant to the Health and Safety Code Section
18691 (d) and Title 25, California Code of Regulations, section 1302. The proposed
amendment will adopt a section of Title 25 by reference into the Huntington Beach Fire
Code. This amendment is required to stipulate fire protection standards in mobile home
parks, including fire hydrant requirements.
Impact: The proposed amendment will codify our past practice of enforcing the fire
protection standards found in Title 25. The general standards found elsewhere in the
California Fire Code are unattainable by mobile home parks and it is the intention of the Fire
Department to enforce the same fire protection standards as provided in Title 25.
Accordingly, attached is an ordinance amending Section 17.56 of the Municipal Code.
These changes will provide for safer and timelier response, as well as more appropriate fire
protection standards in mobile home parks.
Strategic Plan Goal: Maintain and enhance public safety.
Environmental Status: None
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 2/1/2010 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: FD 10-002
Attachment(s):
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1. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending Municipal Code Section 17.56 — regarding fire access
roads and mobile home park hydrant requirements.
2. Notice of Public Hearing — Amendment to Municipal Code Section
17.56
3. Le islative Draft of Chapter 17.56 Huntington Beach Fire Code
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ORDINANCE NO. 3864
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 17.56 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE FIRE CODE
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 17.56.090 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby,
amended to read as follows:
17.56.090 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.
SECTION 2. Section 17.56.145 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
17.56.145 CFC Section 508.1. Required water supply,Amended. An approved water
supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shalt 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).
SECTION 3. 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 16th day of February , 2010
Mayor
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REVIE ND APPROVED: ATED AND APPROVED:
City d nistrator Fire hief
09-2276/39788
Ord. No. 3864
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 February 1,2010,and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on February 16,2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AWES: Carchio, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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 February 25,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
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Joan L. Flynn,City Clerk Ci lerk an ex-of>cio rk
Senior Deputy Citv Clerk of e City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REVISION TO SECTION 17.56 OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING FIRE ACCESS ROADS AND MOBILE HOME PART( HYDRANT
REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach in the City Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, at the hour of 6 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as possible on Monday, the 1st of February, 2010 for the purpose of
considering revisions to Section 17.56 of the City's Municipal Code. This revision has to
do with fire access roads and mobile home park hydrant requirements.
A complete report detailing the proposed amendment is available for review by the
public at City Hall, 2000 Main Street, in the City Clerk's office between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interested persons may also contact the
Fire Department at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648 to receive
additional information.
All citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and provide the City Council with
written and oral comments or ask questions concerning proposed revision.
The City of Huntington Beach endeavors to accommodate persons of handicapped
status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, City programs, or
activities. The City of Huntington Beach is an equal opportunity employer.
Dated: January 14, 2010
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
JOAN FLYNN, City Clerk
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Telephone: (714) 536-6227
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Ordinance No. 3864
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
Chapter 17.56
HUN'TINGTON 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, 1414-6/68, 1499-5/69, 1884-12/73,1900-3/74,2121-12176,2188-6/77,2430-1/70,
2480-7/80,2638-9183,2865-11/86,3020-12/89,3174-1/93,3317-1/96,3430-7/99,3571-10/02,3769-7/07, 3784-11/07,3786-12/07
Ordinance No.3786 repealed and replaced Chapter 17.56 in its entirety,3808-9/08)
Sections:
17.56.010 Adoption.
17.56.020 Definition.
17.56.030 CFC Section 307.1 General, Amended.
17.56.040 CFC Section 307.1.1 Prohibited open burning, Amended.
17.56.050 CFC Section 307.3 Extinguishment authority, Amended.
17.56.060 CFC Section 316 Parade floats, Added.
17.56.070 CFC Section 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities, Amended.
17.56.080 CFC Section 503.2.1 Dimensions, Amended.
17.56.090 CFC Section 503.2.3 Surface, Amended.
17.56.100 CFC Section 503.2.4 Turning radius, Amended.
17.56.110 CFC Section 503.2.5 Dead ends, Amended.
17.56.120 CFC Section 503.6 Security gates, Amended.
17.56.130 CFC Section 505.1 Address numbers, Amended.
17.56.140 CFC Section 506.1 Where required, Amended.
17.56.150 CFC Section 508.5 Fire hydrant systems, Amended.
17.56.160 CFC Section 508.5.1 Where required, Amended.
17.56.170 CFC Section 511 Marina fire protection, Added.
17.56.175 CFC Section 903.2 Where required, Amended.
17.56.180 CFC Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1, Amended.
17.56.190 CFC Section 903.2.1.2 Group A-2, Amended.
17.56.200 CFC Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3, Amended.
17.56.210 CFC Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4, Amended.
17.56.220 CFC Section 903.2.2 Group E, Amended.
17.56.230 CFC Section 903.2.3 Group F-1, Amended.
17.56.240 CFC Section 903.2.6 Group M, Amended.
17.56.250 CFC Section 903.2.7 Group R, Amended.
17.56.260 CFC Section 903.2.7.1 Group R-3, Added.
17.56.270 CFC Section 903.2.8 Group S-1, Amended.
17.56.280 CFC Section 903.2.8.1 Repair garages, Amended.
17.56.290 CFC Section 903.2.9 Group S-2, Amended.
17.56.300 CFC Section 903.2.10 Windowless stories in all occupancies, Amended.
17.56.310 CFC Section 903.2.10.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height, Amended.
17.56.320 CFC Section 903.2.18 Group B, Added.
17.56.325 CFC Section 903.2.19 Group F-2, Added.
17.56.330 CFC Section 903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms, Amended.
17.56.340 CFC Section 903.6.2 Tenant improvements to existing occupancies, Amended.
17.56.350 CFC Section 903.6.3 Certificate of temporary conformity and amortization,
Added.
17.56.145 CFC Section 508.1 Required water supply, Amended.
17.56.360 CFC Section 903.6.4 Permissible sprinkler omission, Added.
17.56.370 CFC Section 907.2.12 High-rise buildings, Amended.
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17.56.380 CFC Section 907.3.3 Tenant improvements to existing occupancies, Added.
17.56.390 CFC Section 914.2.1 Automatic sprinkler system, Amended.
17.56.400 CFC Section 914.3.1 Automatic sprinkler system, Amended.
17.56.410 CFC Section 914.6.1 Automatic sprinkler system, Amended.
17.56.420 CFC Section 1001.1 General, Amended.
17.56.430 CFC Section 1410.1 Required access, Amended.
17.56.435 CFC Section 1413.1 Where required, Amended.
17.56.436 CFC Section 1414.1.1 Function During Construction, Added.
17.56.440 CFC Section 1803.4 Emergency plan, Amended.
17.56.450 CFC Section 1909.1 General, Amended.
17.56.460 CFC Section 2206.2.3 Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade,
Amended.
17.56.470 CFC Section 2206.2.4.1 Tank capacity limits, Amended.
17.56.480 CFC Section 2206.2.4.2 Fleet vehicle motor fuel dispensing facilities,Amended.
17.56.490 CFC Section 2206.2.6 Special enclosures, Amended.
17.56.500 CFC Section 2703.3.1.4 Responsibility for cleanup, Amended.
17.56.510 CFC Section 2703.4 Materials safety data sheets, Amended.
17.56.520 CFC Section 3104.1.1 Liquid-tight floor, Amended.
17.56.530 CFC Section 3309 "Safe and sane" or dangerous fireworks, Added.
17.56.540 CFC Section 3310 Explosives, Added.
17.56.550 CFC Section 3404.2.9.5.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited,
Amended.
17.56.560 CFC Section 3404.2.11.2 Location, Amended.
17.56.570 CFC Section 3404.2.13.1.4. Tanks abandoned in place, Amended.
17.56.580 CFC Section 3405.3.3 Heating, lighting and cooking appliances, Amended.
17.56.590 CFC Section 3405.3.7.5.1 Ventilation, Amended.
17.56.600 CFC Section 3406.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited,
Amended.
17.56.610 CFC Section 3406.3 Well drilling and operating, Amended.
17.56.620 CFC Section 3702.1 Definitions—CONTAINMENT VESSEL, Amended.
17.56.630 CFC Section 3703.1.4.1 Floors,Amended.
17.56.640 CFC Section 3704.1.2 Gas Cabinets, Amended.
17.56.650 CFC Section 3704.1.3 Exhausted enclosures, Amended.
17.56.660 CFC Section 3904.1.3 Liquid-tight floor, Amended.
17.56.670 CFC Section 4004.1.5 Liquid-tight floor, Amended.
17.56.680 CFC Section 4104.1.1 Liquid-tight floor, Amended.
17.56.690 CFC Section 4304.1.3 Liquid-tight floor, Amended.
17.56.700 CFC Section 4404.1.2 Liquid-tight floor, Amended
17.56.710 CFC Appendix Chapter 1, Section 10 1.1 Title, Amended.
17.56.720 CFC Appendix Chapter 1, Section 108 Board of appeals, Amended.
17.56.730 CFC Appendix Chapter 1, Section 109.3 Violation penalties, Amended.
17.56.740 CFC Appendix Chapter 1, Section 111.4 Failure to comply, Amended.
17.56.010 Adoption. There is adopted by the City Council, for the purpose of prescribing
regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that
certain code and standards known as the California Fire Code, including Appendix Chapter 1,
Appendix Chapter 4, Appendix B, Appendix C, and Appendix H, and amendments thereto,
published by International Code Council, being particularly the 2007 edition thereof(hereinafter
CFC) save and except those portions as are hereinafter modified or amended, of which code and
standards not less than one (1) copy has been and is now filed in the Office of the City Clerk, and
the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the
date on which such CFC shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the
limits of the City of Huntington Beach and shall hereinafter be referred to in this chapter as the
Huntington Beach Fire Code.
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17.56.020 Definition. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the Huntington Beach Fire
Code, it shall mean the City of Huntington Beach.
17.56.030 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.
17.56.040 CFC Section 307.1.1 Prohibited open burninjZ,Amended.
Section 307.1.1 Prohibited open burning and prohibited recreational fires. 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.
17.56.050 CFC Section 307.3 )Extinjzuishment authority,Amended. The fire code official is
authorized to order the extinguishment by the permit holder, another person responsible or the
fire department of open burning or recreational fire that creates or adds to a hazardous or
objectionable situation.
17.56.060 CFC Section 316 Parade floats, Added.
SECTION 316
PARADE FLOATS
316.1 Decorative materials. Decorative materials on parade floats shall be non-
combustible or flame retardant.
316.2 Fire protection. Motorized parade floats and towing apparatus shall be provided
with a minimum 2A IOB:C rated portable fire extinguisher readily accessible to the operator.
17.56.070 CFC Section 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities,Amended. Approved fire apparatus
access roads shall be provided for every building, facility or portion of a building hereafter
constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply
with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet(45 720 mm) of all
portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet(45
720 mm) where:
1. Reserved.
2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on
property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an
approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.
3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.
17.56.080 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.
17.56.090 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
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features shall not be installed and the road surface shall not be modified without approval from
the Fire Code Official.
17.56.100 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.
17.56.110 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 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.
17.56.120 CFC Section 503.6 Security 14ates,Amended. The installation of security gates
across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are
installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the
emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Secured 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 I/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 (4115 mm) shall be provided and
maintained. Secured automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize a straight 30 feet approach
and departure, measured from the furthermost related gate, island, guard shack structure or other
obstructions. Electric gate key switches, padlocks and lock boxes for accessing properties shall
be sub-mastered for law enforcement access. Sub-mastering lock boxes for building access is
not required. In the event of a power failure,the gates shall be defaulted or automatically
transferred to a fail safe mode allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special
knowledge or any equipment. If a two-gate system is used, the override switch must open both
gates. If there is no sensing device that will automatically open the gates for exiting, a fire
department approved Knox electrical override switch shall be placed on each side of the gate in
an approved location. A final field inspection by the fire marshal or an authorized representative
is required before electronically controlled gates may become operative. Prior to final
inspection, electronic gates shall remain in a locked-open position.
17.56.130. CFC Section 505.1 Address numbers, 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 %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 % ")
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
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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.
17.56.140 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 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.
17.56.145 CFC Section 508.1 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(al.
17.56.150 CFC Section 508.5 Fire hydrant systems,Amended. Fire hydrant systems shall
comply with Sections 508.5.1 through 508.5.6 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 600 feet along the street or fire apparatus access roadways, so that each dwelling is within
300 feet of a hydrant.
17.56.160 CFC Section 508.5.1 Where required,Amended. Where a portion of the facility or
building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122
m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the
exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where
required by the fire code official.
Exceptions:
1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600
feet(183 m).
2. Reserved.
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17.56.170 CFC Section 511 Marina fire protection,Added.
SECTION 511
MARINA FIRE PROTECTION
511.1 Marina fire protection equipment. All piers, wharves, floats with facilities for
mooring or servicing five (5) or more vessels, and marine service stations shall be equipped with
fire protection equipment as follows:
1. A wet standpipe system shall be installed on all docks, piers, wharves or
marine service stations that exceed 100 feet in length or are otherwise inaccessible from city
hydrants. The wet standpipe system shall be capable of delivering 250 gallons per minute at a
residual pressure of 50 PSI at the outlet. The outlet shall be two-and-one-half inch (2 '/2 ")
national standard thread with an appropriate gate valve. Outlets shall be spaced at 200 foot
intervals, in approved locations,preferably at a point of public access. Outlets shall be installed
so that they are readily visible, unobstructed and readily discernable as a piece of fire fighting
equipment.
2. Piers and wharves shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads and water
supply systems with on-site fire hydrants as may be required by the fire code official.
3. A 4-A :40-B C fire extinguisher shall be located every 150 feet along the
dock. The fire extinguisher shall be located in a standard fire extinguisher cabinet with
breakable glass front. The cabinet shall have placards on both sides with the words `FIRE
EXTINGUISHER' and either have an additional placard on the front or shall be easily
recognized from the front as a fire extinguisher cabinet.
4. The fire code official shall designate the type and number of all other fire
appliances to be installed and maintained in each marina.
17.56.175 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 903.6.2, shall be provided in the locations described in this section. In no case, where
the provisions of Section 903 are applicable and notwithstanding any other provisions found in
this Section, shall a new building or structure be constructed to exceed 10,000 square feet (929
m2) in total gross floor area, including mezzanines, without approved automatic sprinkler
systems being provided throughout the building. (3808-9/08)
Exceptions:
1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for
telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and
standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire
alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of
not less than 1-hour fire resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire resistance-rated floor/ceiling
assemblies and have less than 10,000 square feet(929 m2) in total gross floor area. (3808-9/08)
2. Automatic fire sprinkler protection for fixed guideway transit systems shall be as per
Section 903.2.17. (3808-9/08)
17.56.180 CFC Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1,Amended. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be provided for Group A-1 occupancies where one of the 2 following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet(465 in );
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge;
4. The fire area contains a multi-theater complex; or
5. The combined area of all Group A-1 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet(929 in ).
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17.56.190 CFC Section 903.2.1.2 Group A-2, Amended. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m 2);
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge; or
4. The combined area of all Group A-2 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet(929 m2).
17.56.200 CFC Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3, Amended. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2);
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge; or
4. The combined area of all Group A-3 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet(929 m2).
Exception: Reserved.
17.56.210 CFC Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4,Amended. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be provided for Group A-4 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet(465 m 2);
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge; or
4. The combined area of all Group A-4 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet(929 m2).
Exception: Reserved.
17.56.220 CFC Section 903.2.2 Group E,Amended. Except as provided for in Section
903.2.2.1 for a new public school campus and 907.2.3.6.1 (fire alarm and detection) for
modernization of an existing public school campus building(s), an automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 5,000 square feet (465 m2) in area.
2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge.
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any fire area or area
below the level of exit discharge where every classroom throughout the building has at least one
exterior exit door at ground level and the fire area does not exceed 5,000 square feet(465 m ).
3. In rooms or areas with special hazards such as laboratories, vocational shops and other
such areas where hazardous materials in exempt amounts are used or stored.
17.56.230 CFC Section 903.2.3 Group F-1,Amended. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. Where a Group F-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet(465 m2);
2. Where a Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane; or
3. Where the combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m ).
17.56.240 CFC Section 903.2.6 Group M,Amended. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. Where a Group M fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet(465 m2);
2. Where a Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane; or
3. Where the combined area of all Grou M fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m:
).
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17.56.250 CFC Section 903.2.7 Group R,Amended. An automatic sprinkler system installed
in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire
area.
Exceptions:
1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
(town houses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate
means of egress, unless specifically required by other sections of this code, and having no
fire area greater than 5,000 square feet (465 in ), or classified as Group R-4 and having
no fire area greater than 5,000 square feet (465 in 2).
2. Reserved.
3. Group R 3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing non-
ambulatory clients above the first floor, and not housing clients above the second floor, and
having no fire area greater than 5,000 square feet(465 in 2).
4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113, occupancies housing
ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally retarded, and the buildings
or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and
building or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated
by approved smoke detectors.
5. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6, occupancies licensed for
protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child(under the
age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).
An automatic sprinkler system designed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall not be
utilized in Group R-4.
17.56.260 CFC Section 903.2.7.1 Group R-3, Added. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all buildings containing a Group R-3 occupancy where the combined fire
areas on all floors exceeds 10,000 square feet(929 m2).
17.56.270 CFC Section 903.2.8 Group S-1, Amended. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 in 2);
2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane;
3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines,
exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 in 2); or
4. Self storage facilities with a fire area exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 in
17.56.280 CFC Section 903.2.8.1 Repair garages,Amended. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided throughout all buildings used a repair garages in accordance with the California
Building Code, as follows:
1. Buildings two or more stories in height, including basements, with a fire area
containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet (465 m2).
2. One-story buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square
feet(465 m2).
3. Buildings with a repair garage servicing vehicles parked in the basement.
17.56.290 CFC Section 903.2.9 Group S-2,Amended. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. A Group S-2 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet(465 in 2).
2. A Group S-2 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane; or
3. The combined area of all Group S-2 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines,
exceeds 10,000 square feet(929 in 2).
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An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed
parking garages in accordance with Section 406.4 of the California Building Code or where
located beneath other groups.
Exception: Reserved.
17.56.300 CFC Section 903.2.10 Windowless stories in all occupancies, Amended. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.10.1
through 903.2.10.1.3.
Exception: Group R-3 having a fire area 5,000 square feet(465 in or less and Group U.
17.56.310 CFC Section 903.2.10.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height, Amended. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level having an
occupant load of 30 or more that is located 55 feet (16 764 mm) or more above the lowest level
of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions:
1. Reserved.
2. Reserved.
3. Reserved.
17.56.320 CFC Section 903.2.18 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(465 m2).
2. Where a Group B fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane; or
3. Where the combined area of all Group B fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet(929 in ).
17.56.325 CFC Section 903.2.19 Group F-2,Added. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-2 occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists: (3808-9/08)
1. Where a Group F-2 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet(465 m2); (3808-9/08)
2. Where a Group F-2 fire area is located more than three stories above grade or above
plane; or (3808-9108)
3. Where the combined area of all Group F-2 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet(929 m2). (3808-9/08)
17.56.330 CFC Section 903.4 Sprinkler system monitorinst 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.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a
common supply main is used to supply both domestic water and the automatic sprinkler system,
and a separate shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not provided.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip tanks
that are sealed or locked in the open position.
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, preaction and deluge sprinkler
systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
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8. Existing fire sprinkler systems for Group I-2 and Group I-4 being upgraded
where the total number of sprinkler heads after upgrade is less than 20.
9. Existing automatic sprinkler systems for all occupancies (except Group I-2 and
Group 1-4) being upgraded where the total number of sprinkler heads after upgrade is less than
100 and there are fewer than 20 new heads added.
17.56.340 CFC Section 903.6.2 Tenant improvements to existing occupancies, Amended.
Section 903 shall apply to existing occupancies/tenant space undergoing tenant improvement as
follows: (3808-9/08)
1. Occupancies/tenant space undergoing tenant improvement where the square footage of
the space is being increased. (3808-9/08)
2. Existing occupancies/tenant space where there is a change in occupancy classification
to an assembly, educational, institutional, hazardous, or residential use. (3808-9/08)
3. Existing occupancies/tenant spaces where the entire existing roof structure is to be
demolished during the improvement. (3808-9/08)
4. Existing assembly occupancies that increase their maximum occupant load to exceed
299 persons. (3808-9/08)
17.56.350 CFC Section 903.6.3 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 wall requirement, and no other City Code requirements.
b. At a minimum, amortization shall require the installation of fire sprinklers or a
fire wall.
c. The building owner shall apply for a fire permit to remedy the nonconformity
by installing fire sprinklers or fire wall 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 wall
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.
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i. Such other conditions as the Fire Marshal shall determine are reasonably
necessary to ensure timely compliance with the Fire Code.
17.56.360 CFC Section 903.6.4 Permissible sprinkler omission, Added. An addition may be
made enabling any building to exceed 5,000 square feet of gross floor area which houses an
assembly occupancy as defined by the Building Code without installing automatic fire sprinklers,
provided all the following conditions are established:
1. The public assembly was lawfully established prior to November 30, 1989.
2. Automatic fire sprinklers are installed in the area of the addition.
3. The area of the addition is separated from the original building by a two-hour fire
barrier wall. Any doors, windows, or other openings in the fire barrier wall shall be protected in
accordance with the California Building Code.
4. The area of the addition shall not exceed 20% of the floor area of the original building,
or 5,000 square feet, whichever is less.
5. No other additions or other changes of occupancy to the building may be made in the
future without installing sprinklers.
6. The fire chief or designee determines that the omission of requiring the installation of
fire sprinklers in the original building does not increase the intensity of use of the original
assembly area, or increase the risk to life or property due to fire in the original building.
17.56.370 CFC Section 907.2.12 Hizh-rise buildines, Amended. High-rise buildings and
buildings with a floor used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and
an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2.
Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22 and Section
412 of the California Building Code.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 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.
5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in accordance with
Section 415 of the California Building Code.
17.56.380 CFC Section 907.3.3 Tenant improvements to existinji occupancies,Added. An
approved manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system may be required
throughout existing buildings undergoing tenant improvement where the square footage of the
existing building is being increased, there is a change in occupancy classification, and/or there is
an increase in occupant load. The type and extent of fire alarm system required shall be as
determined by this code.
17.56.390 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 alternate 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.
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17.56.400 CFC Section 914.3.1 Automatic sprinkler system,Amended. Buildings and
structures shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1 and a secondary water supply where required by Section 903.3.5.2. A sprinkler
water-flow alarm-initiating device and a control valve with a supervisory signal-initiating device
shall be provided at the lateral connection to the riser on each floor.
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in spaces or areas of:
1. Reserved.
2. Telecommunication equipment buildings used exclusively for
telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment,batteries and
standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic
fire 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-resistance-rated walls and 2-
hour fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling assemblies.
17.56.410 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.
17.56.420 CFC Section 1001.1 General,Amended. Buildings or portions thereof shall be
provided with a means of egress system as required by this chapter. The provisions of this
chapter shall control the design, construction and arrangement of means of egress components
required to provide an approved means of egress from structures and portions thereof. Section
1003 through 1025 shall apply to new construction. Sections 1027 and 1028 shall apply to
existing buildings.
Exception: Reserved.
17.56.430 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 (30 480 mm) of temporary or permanent fire department
connections. Vehicle access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads, capable
of supporting vehicle loading under all weather conditions. Vehicle access shall be maintained
until permanent fire apparatus access roads are available. Construction sites shall have a
minimum of 6 foot perimeter security fencing with gates installed for fire apparatus access. Gate
widths shall be a minimum of 24 feet for fire apparatus roadways and 6 feet for walk-in entry.
Secured vehicle gates or entries shall utilize approved Knox padlock or entries shall utilize an
approved padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of/4") when required by a fire
code official. Temporary fire lane signs shall be provided and maintained to allow emergency
access during construction. Hydrants, fire department connections, and fire lanes shall be posted
"Fire Lane—No Parking"when required by a fire code official.
17.56.435 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. (3808-9/08)
Exception:
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Standpipes will not be required during construction in R-3, R-3.1, and R-4 occupancies
unless they are required by other provisions of the building or fire code. (3808-9/08)
17.56.436 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: (3808-9/08)
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. (3808-9/08)
Exception:
1. Per Section 1412.1, a temporary water supply may be utilized to supply the approved
automatic sprinkler system as approved by Public Works. (3808-9/08)
2. A temporary sprinkler system may be installed as approved by the Fire Department.
(3808-9/08)
17.56.440 CFC Section 1803.4 Emergency plan,Amended. Compliance with Huntington
Beach Municipal Code Sections 17.58.050 and 17.58.060 shall be considered in compliance with
this section.
17.56.450 CFC Section 1909.1 General, Amended. Exterior storage of finished lumber
products shall comply with this section and be in accordance with section 315.3.
17.56.460 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 1, I1, 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
Table 2206.2.3.
3. Tanks containing fuels shall not exceed 2,200 gallon capacity. Quantities greater than
2,200 gallons aggregate shall be approved by the fire chief.
4. Tanks located at farms, construction projects, or rural areas shall comply with Section
3406.2.
17.56.470 CFC Section 2206.2.4.1 Tank capacity limits, Amended. Tanks storing Class I and
Class 11 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 chief.
17.56.480 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 chief.
17.56.490 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.
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4. Tank connections shall be piped or closed such that neither vapors nor liquid can
escape into the enclosed space between the special enclosure and any tanks inside the special
enclosure.
5. Means shall be provided whereby portable equipment can be employed to discharge to
the outside any vapors which might accumulate inside the special enclosure should leakage
occur.
6. Tanks containing Class I, II or IIIA liquids inside a special enclosure shall not exceed
2,200 gallons quantities greater than 2,200 gallons aggregate shall be approved by the fire chief.
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.
17.56.500 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. 1st 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
H drocarbon concentrations are less than 100% excess of Table 1 screening criteria levels.
Table 1
Screening Level for Hydrocarbon Clean-up
Land Use TPH 418.1 TPH 8015N1
Residential and Recreational <500 ppm <500 ppm
Commercial and Industrial <1,000 ppm <1,000 ppm
Roadway
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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
SC eening Level for Hydrocarbon Cl an-up
Land Use BTX& E 8021 PNA 8270
Residential and Recreational B< 1.0 PPM Each CAPNA<0.5 ppm
T,X&E< 10.0 ppm individually Total CAPNA's <3.0 ppm
Commercial and Industrial B< 1.0 PPM Each CAPNA<1.0 ppm
T,X&E< 10.0 ppm individually Total CAPNA's<6.0 ppm
Roadway
0' —4' Below Road Surface B<1.0 ppm Each CAPNA<1.0 ppm
T,X&E<10.0 ppm individually Total CAPNA's<6.0 ppm
>4' Below Road Surface B<1.0 ppm Each CAPNA <1.0 ppm
T,X&E<10.0 ppm individually Total CAPNA's<6.0 ppm
i 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 subgrade where applicable. Specifications for reuse of crude oil contaminated
soil as road subgrade 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
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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 Subgrade. Soils
must meet criteria listed in Table 1 and 2.
Reused soils must meet compaction requirements.
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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 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.
17.56.510 CFC Section 2703.4 Materials safety data sheets,Amended. Material Safety Data
Sheets 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 a result of any
manufacturing process (including a hazardous waste), available information on health and
physical hazards shall be documented and available for review.
Exception: Reserved.
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17.56.520 CFC Section 3104.1.1 Liquid-tight floor,Amended. In addition to the provisions
of Section 2704.12, floors in storage areas for corrosive liquids shall be of liquid-tight
construction and be resistant to deterioration by the corrosive liquids.
17.56.530 CFC Section 3309 "Safe and sane" or dangerous fireworks,Added.
SECTION 3309
"SAFE AND SANE" OR DANGEROUS FIREWORKS
3309.1 "Safe and sane" or dangerous fireworks prohibited. 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.
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.
17.56.540 CFC Section 3310 Explosives, Added.
SECTION 3310
EXPLOSIVES
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.
17.56.550 CFC Section 3404.2.9.5.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited,
Amended. The limits referred to herein prohibiting the storage of Class I and II liquids in
outside, aboveground tanks are hereby established for all commercial land use districts as
defined in the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
Exceptions:
1. Bulk plants may exist in I-G (general industrial) zoned districts only.
2. Class III liquids classified as crude oil may only be stored on properties with a
0 or 01 suffix.
3. Class II liquids may be stored temporarily on construction sites with the
approval of the fire chief.
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.
17.56.560 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.
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2. The distance from any part of a tank storing liquids to the nearest wall of a basement,
pit, cellar, or lot line shall not be less than 3 feet(914 min).
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 chief may authorize installation of underground
combustible/flammable liquid tanks in agricultural and manufacturing districts.
17.56.570 CFC Section 3404.2.13.1.4. Tanks abandoned in place,Amended. Reserved.
17.56.580 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.
17.56.590 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 m )] 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.
17.56.600 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 II liquids may be stored temporarily on construction sites with the
approval of the fire chief.
4. The storage of Class I and Class lI 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.
17.56.610 CFC Section 3406.3 Well drilling and operating, 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.
17.56.620 CFC Section 3702.1 Definitions—CONTAINMENT VESSEL, Amended.
CONTAIMENT 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.
17.56.630 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 highly toxic or toxic material(s).
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17.56.640 CFC Section 3704.1.2 Gas Cabinets, Amended. Gas cabinets containing highly
toxic or toxic compressed gases shall comply with Section 2703.8.6 and the following
requirements:
1. The average ventilation velocity at the face of gas cabinet access ports or windows
shall not be less than 200 feet per minute (1.02 m/s) with a minimum of 150 feet per minute
(0.76 m/s) at any point of the access port or window.
2. Gas cabinets shall be connected to an exhaust system.
3. Gas cabinets shall not be used as the sole means of exhaust for any room or area.
4. The maximum number of cylinders located in a single gas cabinet shall not exceed
three, except that cabinets containing cylinders not over 1 pound (0.454 kg) net contents are
allowed to contain up to 100 cylinders.
5. Gas cabinets required by Section 3704.2 or 3704.3 shall be equipped with an approved
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Alternative fire-extinguishing
systems shall not be used.
6. Gas cabinets shall operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area.
17.56.650 CFC Section 3704.1.3 Exhausted enclosures,Amended. Exhausted enclosures
containing highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall comply with Section 2703.8.5 and the
following requirements:
1. The average ventilation velocity at the face of the enclosure shall not be less than 200
feet per minute (1.02 m/s)with a minimum of 150 feet per minute (0.76 m/s).
2. Exhausted enclosures shall be connected to an exhaust system.
3. Exhausted enclosures shall not be used as the sole means of exhaust for any room or
area.
4. Exhausted enclosures required by Section 3704.2 or 3704.3 shall be equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Alternative fire-
extinguishing systems shall not be used.
5. Exhausted enclosures shall operate at a negative pressure in relation to the
surrounding area.
17.56.660 CFC Section_3904.1.3 Liquid-tillht floor,Amended. In addition to the requirements
of Section 2704.12, floors of storage areas shall be of liquid-tight construction. The surface of
floors shall be of a material that will resist deterioration from organic peroxides that may be
released in the storage area.
17.56.670 CFC Section 4004.1.5 Liquid-tight floor,Amended. In addition to Section 2704.12,
floors of storage areas for liquid and solid oxidizers shall be of liquid-tight construction. The
surface of floors shall be of a material that will resist deterioration from the oxidizing materials
in the area.
17.56.680 CFC Section 4104.1.1 Liquid-tight floor,Amended. In addition to the requirements
of Section 2704.12, floors of storage areas containing pyrophoric liquids shall be of liquid-tight
construction and be resistant to deterioration by the pyrophoric materials in storage.
17.56.690 CFC Section 4304.1.3 Liquid-tight floor,Amended. In addition to Section
2704.12, floors of storage areas for liquids and solids shall be of liquid-tight construction. The
surface of the floors in storage areas shall be of material that will resist deterioration from
unstable/reactive materials that may be released.
17.56.700 CFC Section 4404.1.2 Liquid-tight floor,Amended. In addition to the provisions of
Section 2704.12, floors of storage areas for water-reactive solids and liquids shall be of liquid-
tight construction. The surface of the floors in storage areas shall be of material that will resist
deterioration from water reactive materials that may be released.
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17.56.710 CFC Appendix Chapter 1, Section 101.1 Title,Amended. These regulations shall
be known as the Huntington Beach Fire Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
17.56.720 CFC Appendix Chapter 1, Section 108 Board of appeals, Amended. Reserved.
17.56.730 CFC Appendix Chapter 1, Section 109.3 Violation penalties,Amended. Reserved.
17.56.740 CFC Appendix Chapter 1, Section 111.4 Failure to comply, Amended. Any
person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except
such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall
be in violation of this code.
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CA ROUTING SHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT: FIRE
SUBJECT: ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 17.56 REGARDING FIRE ACCESS ROADS
AND MOBILE HOME PART{ HYDRANT REQUIREMENTS
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 1, 2010
ATCf�,NT� .. TATU�
_
Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached
Not Applicable ❑
Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached ❑
Not Applicable
Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Attached ❑
Not Applicable
Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable) Attached ❑
(Signed in full by the City Attorney) Not Applicable
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc. Attached ❑
(Approved as to form by City Attorney) Not Applicable
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Attached ❑
Not A plicable
Fiscal Impact Statement (Unbudgeted, over $5,000) Attached ❑
Not A plicable
Bonds (If applicable) Notached El
t Applicable
Staff Report (If applicable) Not Attached plicable
Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable) Attached ❑
Not A plicable
Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Attached ❑
Not Applicable
EX LANATIO ,FOR ISSI O TTAC _,, E S
REVIEWED RETURN ,—- F , .ARDED
Administrative Staff
Deputy City Administrator Initial
City Administrator (Initial) ( ( )
City Clerk
EXPLANATION FOR RETURN'OF ITEM. „
® •
RCA Author: Engberg/Reardon/Lopez/Justen
S -;v
, B Report to City Council
Fire Code Amendments
1 . Fire Apparatus Access Roads
2. Fire Hydrant Requirements for Mobile Home Parks
February 1, 2010
S `7
a Context
® Huntington Beach Municipal Code
(HBMC) Section 17.56
- Also known as the Huntington Beach
Fire Code (HBFC)
- Adopts the 2007 California Fire Code
(CFC) with local amendments
2
CAWOAd
S ,
A. First Amendment
Fire Apparatus Access
Roads
Recommendation to amend the
Huntington Beach Fire Code
HBMC Section 17.56.090, CFC Section
503.2.3
3
S Fire Apparatus Access Roads
1.1
HB
N.. ,� . Background
® Past practice is to not allow the
installation of speed bumps or other
speed limiting features
- Since adoption of the 2001 CFC
® HB Ordinance #3571
® City Specification 401 , Minimum Standards
for Fire Apparatus Access
4
Fire Apparatus Access Roads
�,s ty
y.- v Statement of issue
® 2007 CFC did not address speed
bumps
- No clear statement is included to
protect against the installation of
speed limiting features or the
modification of Fire Apparatus Access
Roads
5
S Fire Apparatus Access Roads
.h A Statement of issue
® Rapid access is critical to
emergency response
- Seconds count in a life-threatening
event
- Research supported the decision to
prohibit speed bumps in the
amendment to the 2001 CFC and City
Specification 401
6
SUA a.ty Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Recommendation
® Approve the Ordinance to amend
the HBFC, HBMC Section
17.56.090,CFC Section 503.2.3
- Prohibits the installation of speed limiting
features or the modification of any fire
apparatus access road surface without
approval of the fire code official
S Second Amendment
Fire Hydrant Requirements for
Mobile Home Parks (MHP)
Recommendation to amend the
HBFC by adding HBMC Section
17.56.145, amending CFC
Section 508.1
8
5 P MHP Fire Hydrant Requirements
ty
„ w Background
® In 2002 the Fire Department
assumed enforcement responsibility
for fire protection standards in MHPs
- Pursuant to CA Health and Safety
Code Section 18691 (d) and...
- Title 25, California Code of Regulations
(CCR), Section 1302
9
" ity MHP Fire Hydrant Requirements
H . Statement of Issue
f
Title 25 requirements have been
enforced, but without specific
inclusion in the HBFC
- MHP requirements should be included
in the HBFC for improved enforcement
capabilities
10
Sty MHP Fire Hydrant Requirements
t� Statement of Issue
® Without inclusion of MHP
requirements in the HBFC...
- MHPs cannot achieve the normal
water supply standards of the HBFC
- Confusion exists for MHP owners and
managers regarding the applicable
standards for fire protection
` ty MHP Fire Hydrant Requirements
aa, A Recommendation
• Approve the Ordinance to amend
the HBFC by adding HBMC Section
17.56.145, amending CFC Section
508.1
- This amendment adopts Title 25 fire protection
standards for MHPs
12
S Fire Code Amendments
Nw ' . Summary
• Approving the Ordinance before
you will amend two (2) sections of
the HBFC as described in this report
• Both amendments reflect past
practice and are not "new"
requirements
13
SO 3 tV
Report to City Council
Fire Code Amendments
1 . Fire Apparatus Access Roads
2. Fire Hydrant Requirements for Mobile Home Parks
February 1, 2010
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
To: Patty Esparza, Senior Deputy City Clerk
From: Kevinusten, Senior Administrative Analyst
Date: January 6, 2010
SUBJECT: Public Hearing Notice: Revision to Section 17.56 of the City's
Municipal Code Regarding Fire Access Roads and Mobile Horne Park
Hydrant Requirements
Your assistance is requested in publishing the above referenced public hearing notice on
Thursday, January 14, 2010. This agenda item has been submitted for the February 1,
2010 Council agenda.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at extension 5235.
Thank you.
Attachment
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REVISION TO SECTION 17.56 OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING FIRE ACCESS ROADS AND MOBILE HOME PARK HYDRANT
REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach in the City Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, at the hour of 6 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as possible on Monday, the 1st of February, 2010 for the purpose of
considering revisions to Section 17.56 of the City's Municipal Code. This revision has to
do with fire access roads and mobile home park hydrant requirements.
A complete report detailing the proposed amendment is available for review by the
public at City Hall, 2000 Main Street, in the City Clerk's office between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interested persons may also contact the
Fire Department at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648 to receive
additional information.
All citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and provide the City Council with
written and oral comments or ask questions concerning proposed revision.
The City of Huntington Beach endeavors to accommodate persons of handicapped
status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, City programs, or
activities. The City of Huntington Beach is an equal opportunity employer.
Dated: January 14, 2010
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
JOAN FLYNN, City Clerk
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Telephone: (714) 536-5227
Huntington Beach Independent has been adjudged a newspaper of general
circulation in Huntington Beach and Orange County by Decree of the Superior
Court of Orange County,State of California,under date of Aug. 24, 1994,case
A50479.
PROOF OF
PUDBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
am the Citizen of the United States and a
resident of the County aforesaid; I am over
the age of eighteen years, and not a party
to or interested in the below entitled matter.
I am a principal clerk of the HUNTINGTON
BEACH INDEPENDENT, a newspaper of
general circulation, printed and published in KOTICEOFPUBU(HLMKG
the City of Huntington Beach, Count of CITY OFNUNTIKGT0HBEACH
,
y REVISION TO SECTION 11.56 OF THE
Orange, State of California, and the UTY`s MUNICIPAL CODE'
attached Notice is a true and complete copy REGARDING NRE ACCESS ROADS AND MOBILENOME.
PARK HYBRANT REQUIREMENTS
as was printed and published On the NOTICE,IS HEREBY GIVEN,that a public hearing
fOIIOWIng date(S): will be held by the City-Council of the City of
Huntington Beach in the City Council Chambers i
of the Civic Center located at 2000 Main Street;
Huntington Beach, California, at the hour of l
p.m. or as,soon thereafter as possible on
Monday, the 1st of February, 2010 for the
purpose of considering revisions to Section 17.56 I
` of the,City's Municipal Code.'This'revision has .
to do with fire access roads and mobile home ;
park hydrant requirements.
' A complete report detailing the proposed
amendment is available for review by the public
at City all,2D00 Main Street,in the City Clerk's
office between,the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
Janua14 2010 p.m., Monday through Friday.'Interested persons
ry may also contact the Fire Department at 2000 l
Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648
to receive additional information.
All citizens are invited to attend the public
hearing and provide the City Council with written
and oral comments or ask questions concerning
proposed revision.
The City of Huntington Beach endeavors to ,
accommodate persons of handicapped status in
declare, under penalty of perjury, that the the admission or>access to, or treatment or
employment in, City programs, or activities.The ;
City of Huntington Beach is,an equal opportunity ;
foregoing IS true and Correct. employer.
Dated:January 14,2010'
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH i
JOAN FLYNN'City Clerk
2000 Main Street: I
Executed on January 19, 2010 Huntington Beach,c 6-5227 .
Telephone:(714)536-5227 i
at Costa Mesa, CallfOrnla Published Huntington Beach Independent Jan-
uar 14;2010 012-271
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Signature
Huntington Beach Independent has been adjudged a newspaper of general
circulation in Huntington Beach and Orange County by Decree of the Superior
Court of Orange County,State of California,under date of Aug. 24, 1994,case
A50479.
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PUBLICATION
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) SS.
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I am the Citizen of the United States and a
resident of the County aforesaid; I am over
the age of eighteen years, and not a party
to or interested in the below entitled matter.
I am a principal clerk of the HUNTINGTON
BEACH INDEPENDENT, a newspaper of --
general circulation, printed and published in HEARINGCITYOF BEACH
the City of Huntington Beach, County of REVISONTOSEC ON017.56-FTHE
Orange, State of California, and the Girl's MUNICIPAL CODE
attached Notice is a true and complete copy REGARDING FIRE ACCESS ROADS AND MOBILE KOMI
PARK HYDRANT REQUIREMENTS
as was printed and published on the ( NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing
following date(s): I will be held by the City City Coun the City of 4
Huntington Beach m the'City Council Chambers I
of the Civic Center located at 2000.Main Street,
Huntington Beach,,California, at the hour of 6
p.m. or as soon thereafter as 2010 sfo'r the
M 01
onday; ,the 1st of February, l
purpose of considering revisions to Section 17.56
M
of.the City's unicipal Code. This revision has
to do with fire access roads and mobile home
park hydrant requirements. proposed
A complete report .detailing the theproposed
1 amendment is available for review by public
at City Hall,,2000 Main Street,in the City Clerk's
office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 ;
January 14, 2010 p.m.,Monday;through Friday.Interested persons
may also contact the Fire Department.at 2000
Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648
to receive'additional information.
All citizens are invited to attend the public
hearing and,provide the City Council with written
and oral comments or ask.questions concerning
proposed revision.
The City of Huntington Beach endeavors to
a ccominodate'.persons of handicapped status in
the admission or access to, or v trea TentT.or
declare, under penalty of perjury, that the employment in, City programs, opportunity
City of Huntington Beach is an equal
foregoing is true and correct. employer.
Dated:January 14,2010
C17Y OF HUNTINGTGN BEACH
JOAN FLYNN,City Clerk
2o00 Main Street .
Huntington Beach,CA 92648
Executed on January 19, 2010 Telephone:.(714)536.5227
Published Huntington Beach Independent,Jan-
at Costa Mesa, California uar 14,2010
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