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ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND
THERETO THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE,
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE,
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Section 8-43 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that
it reads as follows:
Sec. 8-43. Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Building
Code, 2019 Edition, based on the 2018 International Building Code as published by the
International Code Council, (hereinafter referred to in this article as the 'Building Code,"
"building code," or "California Building Code"), consisting of "Volume 1 ", "Volume 2" and
the 2019 California Existing Building Code (together with subsequent supplements or
amendments to any volume, each of which shall become effective, adopted, and
incorporated by reference into this Code on the date specified by the state building
standards commission, unless otherwise specified), of which not less than one (1) copy
of said Code has been and is now on file in the office of the clerk of the council of the
city pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942(d)(1) and are made available for
public inspection. The building code is adopted and incorporated by reference as
though fully set forth at length herein as provided for in section 419 of the Charter of the
city, except for the changes to the building code set forth in this chapter that specifically
amends the Building Code. Any previously enacted, unrepealed provision of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code that amended a pre-2019 edition of the 'Building Code" shall also
be construed as amending the applicable provision of the 2019 or later edition of the
building code. The building code, as thus amended, together with all other provisions of
this article, shall be known as the city building code.
Appendices which are adopted pursuant to this section are as follows:
Appendix I, Patio Covers
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Appendix J, Grading
SECTION 2: Section 8-93 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended and
added such that it reads as follows:
Secs. 8-92. - Reserved.
Sec. 8-93. Permit expiration (Volume 1, Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.5).
Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.5 of the building code is amended to read as a
follows:
Sec. 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work
on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its
issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or
abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The
building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time,
for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in
writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
SECTION 3: Section 8-85 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby added such that it
reads as follows:
Sec. 8-85. Seismic loads (California Existing Building Code, Chapter 5, Section
506.4.3).
Chapter 5, Section 506.4.3 of the California Existing Building Code is amended
by adding the following paragraph thereto:
The conversion of any portion of an existing building to residential use
shall be analyzed for 75 percent of the Design Earthquake Ground motion,
as defined in Section 1613.2 of the California Building Code, but in no
event shall there be a reduction in the capacity of the seismic force
resisting system where such system provides a greater level of protection
than the minimum requirements established by this code. Performance -
based engineering analysis and design procedures may be used to
evaluate the existing structure and the design of strengthening elements
when approved by the Building Official. All new structural elements shall
meet current detailing requirements of Section 1604 of the California
Building Code.
SECTION 4: Section 8-290 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such
that it reads as follows:
Sec. 8-290. Adoption by reference.
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There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Plumbing
Code, 2019 Edition, including the following appendices thereto: A, B, D, I and J,
(hereinafter referred to in this article as the "Plumbing Code"), together with subsequent
supplements or amendments, which shall become effective, adopted and incorporated
by reference into this Code on the date specified by the state building standards
commission, unless otherwise specified. The plumbing code is adopted and
incorporated by reference as fully set forth at length herein as provided for in section
419 of the Charter of the city, except for the changes to the plumbing code set forth in
this chapter of this Code that specifically amend the plumbing code. Any previously
enacted, unrepealed provision of this Code that amended a pre-2019 edition of the
"Plumbing Code" shall also be construed as amending the applicable provision of the
2019 or later edition of the plumbing code. The plumbing code as amended, together
with all other provisions of this article, shall be known as the city plumbing code.
SECTION 5: Section 8-340 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such
that it reads as follows:
Sec. 8-340. Underground Installation (California Plumbing Code Section 313.5).
Section 313.5 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
313.5. Underground Installation. Piping in the ground shall be laid on a firm bed
for its entire length. Building drains, sewers and storm drain piping systems in the
ground, and designed and approved at less than one (1) percent grade, shall be laid
on a continuous firm bed, certified by a registered soils engineer as having a
compaction level of not less than ninety (90) percent density. Where support is
otherwise provided, it shall be approved per Section 301.2 of this code.
SECTION 6: Section 8-556 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such
that it reads as follows:
Sec. 8-556. Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Mechanical
Code, 2019 edition (hereinafter referred to in this article as the "California Mechanical
Code" "Mechanical Code" or "mechanical code"), together with subsequent
supplements, amendments, or editions, which shall become effective, adopted, and
incorporated by reference into this Code on the date specified by the state building
standards commission, unless otherwise specified. The mechanical code is adopted
and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth at length herein as provided for
in section 419 of the Charter of the city, except for the changes to the mechanical code
set forth in this chapter of this Code that specifically amend the mechanical code. Any
previously enacted, unrepealed provision of this Code that amended a pre-2019 edition
of the "Mechanical Code" shall also be construed as amending the applicable provision
of the 2019 or later edition of the mechanical code. The mechanical code as amended,
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together with all other provisions of this article, shall be known as the city mechanical
code.
SECTION 7: Section 8-570 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby removed in its
entirety.
Sec.8-570. Reserved.
SECTION 8: Section 8-667 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such
that it reads as follows:
Sec. 8-667. Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Electrical
Code 2019 Edition and the administrative provisions set forth herein, (hereinafter
referred to in this article as the "Electrical Code") together with subsequent
supplements, amendments, or editions, which shall become effective, adopted, and
incorporated by reference into this Code on the date specified by the state building
standards commission, unless specifically adopted prior to that date, of which not less
than one (1) copy of said Code has been and is now on file in the office of the clerk of
the council of the city pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942(d)(1) and are
made available for public inspection. The electrical code is adopted and incorporated by
reference as though fully set forth at length herein as provided for in section 419 of the
Charter of the city, except for the changes to the electrical code set forth in this chapter
of this code that specifically amend the electrical code. Any previously enacted,
unrepealed provision of this Code that amended a pre-2019 edition of the "Electrical
Code" shall also be construed as amending the applicable provision of the 2019 or later
edition of the electrical code. The electrical code as amended, together with all other
provisions of this article, shall be known as the city electrical code.
Annex which are adopted pursuant to this section are as follows:
Informative Annex A, Product Safety Standards
SECTION 9: The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares that adoption of section 8-942 amending California Electrical Code Section
334.12 is necessary because earthquakes are a common occurrence in the local area;
that, unlike wire installed in conduit or raceways, non-metallic sheathed cable does not
provide the degree of protection that is needed in the event of an earthquake; that
exposed non-metallic sheathed cable is particularly hazardous; and that this
amendment is necessary to assure that adequate protection is provided in the
workplace and in other places of public gathering.
SECTION 10: Section 8-2000 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such
that it reads as follows:
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Sec. 8-2000. Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the 2018 International
Property Maintenance Code (hereinafter referred to as the 'Property Maintenance
Code"), together with subsequent supplements, amendments, or editions, which shall
become effective, adopted, and incorporated by reference into this Code on each new
official publication date of the International Property Maintenance Code, of which not
less than one (1) copy of said Code has been and is now on file in the office of the clerk
of the council of the city pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942(d)(1) and
are made available for public inspection. The said Code is adopted and incorporated as
fully as if set forth at length herein as provided for in section 419 of the Charter of the
city, except for the changes to the property maintenance code set forth in this chapter of
this Code that specifically amends the property maintenance code. Any previously
enacted, unrepealed provision of this Code that amended a pre-2018 edition of the
"Property Maintenance Code" shall also be construed as amending the applicable
provision of the 2018 or later edition of the property maintenance code. The property
maintenance code, as thus amended, together with all other provisions of this article,
shall be known as the city property maintenance code.
SECTION 11. Section 8-2800 is amended in Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana
Municipal code to read in full as follows:
Sec. 8-2800. Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Residential
Code, 2019 Edition, based on the 2018 International Residential Code as published by
the International Code Council, (hereinafter referred to in this article as the 'Residential
Code" or "California Residential Code"), (together with subsequent supplements or
amendments shall become effective, adopted, and incorporated by reference into this
Code on the date specified by the state building standards commission, unless
otherwise specified), of which not less than one (1) copy of said Code has been and is
now on file in the office of the Clerk of the Council of the city pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 18942(d)(1) and are made available for public inspection. The
Residential code is adopted and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth at
length herein as provided for in section 419 of the Charter of the city, except for the
changes to the Residential code set forth in this chapter that specifically amends the
Residential Code. The Residential code, as thus amended, together with all other
provisions of this article, shall be known as the city residential code.
Appendices which are adopted pursuant to this section, are as follows:
Appendix H, Patio Covers
Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures
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SECTION 12: Section 8-2810 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such
that it reads as follows:
Sec. 8-2810. Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (Table R301.2(1)).
Table R301.2(1) is revised to read:
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
WIND DESIGN
SEISMIC
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE
FROM
ICE
BARRIER
Frost
GROUND
Speed
Topo-
Special
Windborn
DESIGN
line
WINTER
UNDERLAY-
FLOOD
AIR
MEAN
SNOW
d
graphic
wind
debris
I
CATEGORY
Weathering
Depth
Termite
DESIGN
MENT
HAZARDS
FREEZING
ANNUAL
LOAD
mph
effects
region'
zonem
r
a
b
TEMP-
REQUIRED^
c
INDEXI
TEMPI
Very
See
Zero
110
No
No
No
Ds or
Negligible
12-24"
Heavy
43
No
Exhibit
0
60
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of
masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code.
The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e.,
"negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the
Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry
units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C
129, C 145, C 216 or C 652.
b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in
Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column
with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
C. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need
for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local
subterranean termite damage.
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed
from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(A)].Wind exposure
category shall be determined on a site -specific basis in accordance with
Section R301.2.1.4.
e. Temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local
weather experience as determined by the building official.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic
design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of
the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of
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adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard
areas), (b) the date(s) of the Flood Insurance Study and (c) the panel
numbers and dates of all currently effective FIRMS and FBFMs or other
flood hazard map adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as
amended.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1,
R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of
local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in
this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this
part of the table with "NO."
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year
return period air freezing index (BF -days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from
the 100-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table
"Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 320)" at
www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htrni.
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean
annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air
Freezing Index -USA Method (Base 32°F)" at
www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htmi.
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local
historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to
topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of
the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this
part of the table.
SECTION 13. Section 8-2900 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended such that it reads as follows:
Sec. 8-2900. Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Green
Building Standards Code, 2019 Edition, as published by the International Code Council,
(hereinafter referred to in this article as the "California Green Building Standards
Code"), (effective, adopted, and incorporated by reference into this Code on the date
specified by the state building standards commission, unless otherwise specified), of
which not less than one (1) copy of said Code has been and is now on file in the office
of the clerk of the council of the city pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
18942(d)(1) and are made available for public inspection. The Green Building
Standards code is adopted and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth at
length herein as provided for in section 419 of the Charter of the city. The California
Green Building Standards code, as thus amended, together with all other provisions of
this article, shall be known as the city Green Building Standards code.
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SECTION 14: Section 8-3000 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby added such that
it reads as follows:
Sec. 8-3000. Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Energy
Code, 2019 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, (hereinafter
referred to in this article as the "California Energy Code"), (effective, adopted, and
incorporated by reference into this Code on the date specified by the state building
standards commission, unless otherwise specified), of which not less than one (1) copy
of said Code has been and is now on file in the office of the clerk of the council of the
city pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942(d)(1) and are made available for
public inspection. The California Energy Code is adopted and incorporated by reference
as though fully set forth at length herein as provided for in section 419 of the Charter of
the city. The California Energy Code, as thus amended, together with all other
provisions of this article, shall be known as the city Energy code.
SECTION 15: Section 14-1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such
that it reads as follows:
Sec. 14-1. Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Fire Code
2019 Edition, based on the 2018 International Fire Code as published by the
International Code Council, (hereinafter referred to in this article as the "California Fire
Code" or "fire code") and the whole thereof including the Appendices therein, errata
issued during and after the publishing date, save and except such portions as are
hereinafter deleted or amended, of which code not less than one (1) copy has been and
is now on file in the office of the clerk of the council of the city pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 18942(d)(1) and are made available for public inspection. Said
code is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set forth at length herein and, subject to
all amendments set forth in this article, shall be in effect within the city from the effective
date of this article. Any provision of this article amending the above mentioned codes
shall be construed as amending the 2018 and 2019 editions thereof including such
provisions enacted prior to this adoption of the said 2018 and 2019 editions and not
thereafter repealed. The International Fire Code, 2018 edition and the California Fire
Code 2019 edition, as thus amended, together with all other provisions of this article,
shall be known as the "Fire Code of the City of Santa Ana."
SECTION 16: Section 14-3.1 is hereby amended and revised as follows:
Sec. 14-3.1. -Violation penalties (Section 110.4).
Section 110.4 Violation penalties.
110.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply
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with any issued orders or notices or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do
work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire
code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall
be subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field
Services adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due
notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(a) Section 110.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor is hereby added as
follows:
110.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining
any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit
any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be
guilty of an infraction. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a
fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a
duly authorized representative are guilty of a misdemeanor.
Secs.14-4-14-9. Reserved.
SECTION 17: Section 14-21 is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 14-21. - Definitions (Section 202).
Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment:
Section 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding "OCFA" and "Spark
Arrester" as follows:
202 General Definitions
OCFA- Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.
SPARK ARRESTER- A listed device constructed of noncombustible material
specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris
from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance
with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building
Code Chapter 28.
SECTION 18: Section 14-22 is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 14-22. - General requirements (Chapter 3).
Chapter 3 General Requirements. Adopt Chapter 3 in its entirety, with the exception
of Sections 308.1.4, 311.5 through 311.5.5, 318, and 319, and with the following
amendments:
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(a) Section 304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of
being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the
owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-
wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 49. Type, amount,
arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior
slope, or similarly hazardous area shall be in accordance with OCFA Guideline C-
05 "Vegetation Management Guideline —Technical Design for New Construction,
Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program."
(b) Section 305.6 Hazardous Conditions is hereby amended as follows:
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning wood or other solid fuel are
not allowed when any of the following conditions applies:
1. when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH and relative humidity is
less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared
2. when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or a
public announcement is made
No outdoor fires using any fuel type are permitted when predicted sustained winds
exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire
code official.
(c) Section 305.7 Disposal of rubbish is hereby added as follows:
305.7 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be
burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.
(d) Section 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE
OUTDOOR FIREPLACES is hereby revised as follows:
SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE
RINGS, AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
Section 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at
Group R Occupancies is hereby added as follows:
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at
Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior
devices used at Group R shall comply with this section.
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Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for
cooking.
307.6.1 Gas -fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices
fueled by natural gas or liquefied -petroleum gas are allowed when approved by
the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame
and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction
shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends
vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the
minimum distance shall be ten feet. Where a permanent Building Department
approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach
upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where
chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in
Section 202.
Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or
liquefied -petroleum gas is hereby amended as follows:
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied -
petroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel
shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with
clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required
therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached
chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and
maintained method of arresting sparks.
The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet
of combustible structures, unless within an approved permanent fireplace.
Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to
vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or
solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.
Exceptions:
1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest
sparks shall be located at least 3' from combustible construction at R-3
occupancies,
2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest
sparks, shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at
other R occupancies.
Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby amended as follows:
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall
not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA),
Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could
cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.
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Exceptions:
1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone
2. Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of
the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.
(e) Section 308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns is hereby revised as follows:
308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns. A person shall not ignite, release, or cause to be released a sky
lantern.
(f) Section 309.3.1 Indoor charging of electric carts/cars is hereby removed.
(g) Section 321 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby
amended as follows:
321 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new structures
and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be
approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA Guideline C-05
"Vegetation Management Guideline — Technical Design for New Construction Fuel
Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."
(h) Section 322 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby
amended as follows:
322 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code
official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of
portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily
used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other
combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow -line or the end of the
improved edge of the roadway surfaces.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground
cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers,
provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.
(i) Section 323 Unusual Circumstances is hereby amended as follows:
323 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of
the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative
measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any
specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
1. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies,
California Native Plant Society and county -approved list of wildlife, plants,
rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
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4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the
clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.
(j) Section 324 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:
324 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person
shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire
area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the
engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 202 maintained in
effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for
the prevention of fire.
Exception:
1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and
passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if
the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle
Code of the State of California.
2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases
pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the
atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition.
(k) Section 324.1 Use of Equipment and Devices Generating Heat, Sparks or
Open Flames is hereby amended as follows:
324.1 Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames. During
any time of the year within Wildfire Risk Areas, within or immediately adjacent to
any forest- or brush -covered land or non -irrigated grass -covered land, no person
shall use or operate any welding equipment, cutting torches, tar pots, grinding
devices, or other tools or equipment that may produce a spark, fire, or flame that
could result in a wildfire without doing the following:
1. First clearing away all flammable material, including snags, from the area around
such operation for a distance of 30 feet or other approved method to reduce fire
spread into the wildlands. If 30 foot clearing cannot be achieved then an
alternate method shall be approved by the AHJ prior to work starting.
2. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less
than forty-six (46) inches and one backpack pump water -type fire extinguisher
fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.
3. Stop work when winds are 8 MPH during periods when relative humidity is less
than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is
made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or
when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.
4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediately in case of a fire.
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(1) Section 324.2 Spark arresters is hereby added as follows:
324.2 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when
affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 324 shall not be
placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust
system to ignite any flammable material.
SECTION 19: Section 14-23 is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 14-23. - Emergency planning and preparedness (Chapter 4).
Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness. Only the following Sections
listed below are adopted:
1.
401 — 401.9
2.
402
3.
403.2
4.
403.5 — 403.5.4
5.
403.10.2.1.1
6.
403.13 — 403.13.3
7.
404.5 — 404.6.6
8.
407
SECTION 20: Section 14-24 is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 14-24. - Fire service features (Chapter 5).
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
(a) SECTION 501.1 Scope is revised to read as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall
comply with this chapter and, where required by the fire code official, with OCFA
Guideline B-09, "Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development." Fire
service features for buildings, structures and premises located in State
Responsibility Areas, and Local Responsibility Areas designated as Very High
Hazard Fire Severity Zone shall also comply with OCFA Guideline B-09a, "Fire Safe
Development in State Responsibility Areas, and Local Responsibility Areas
designated as Very High Hazard Fire Severity Zone".
(b) Section 505.1 Address Identification is revised as follows:
505.1 Address identification. 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
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property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Where required
by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional
approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Address numbers shall be
Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4
inches (101.6 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) for
R-3 occupancies, for all other occupancies the numbers shall be a minimum of
6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Where access is by means
of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a
monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
Address numbers shall be maintained.
(c) Section 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings is revised
to read as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new buildings
shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building
based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication
systems utilized by the jurisdiction measured at the exterior of the building. This
section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication
systems. The Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System shall comply with
the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Communications and Technology Division
guidelines and specifications and, where the functionality or performance
requirements in the California Fire Code are more stringent, this code.
Exceptions:
1.In buildings or structures where it is determined by the fire code official that
the radio coverage system is not needed, including but not limited to the
following:
a. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the Building
Official and OCFA for buildings and structures undergoing
extensive remodel and/or expansion.
b. Elevators.
c. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Three stories or less, and
ii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iii. Do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story.
d. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Residential structures four stories or less, and
ii. Constructed of wood, and
iii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iv. Are not built integral to an above ground multi -story parking
structure.
Should a structure that is three stories or less and 50,000 square feet or smaller
on any single story include subterranean storage or parking, then this ordinance
shall apply only to the subterranean areas.
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2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and
such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative
impact on the normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall
have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency radio
coverage system.
(d) Section 510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings is
deleted without replacement.
(e) Section 510.3 Permit required is deleted without replacement.
(f) Section 510.4.2.2 Technical Criteria is adopted without amendment.
(g) Section 510.5.1 Approval prior to installation is adopted without amendment.
(h) Section 510.5.2 Minimum qualification of personnel is removed without
replacement.
(i) Section 510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure is adopted without amendment.
(j) Section 510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance is adopted without amendment.
SECTION 21: Section 14-30 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-30. - Fire protection and Life Safety Systems (Chapter 9).
Chapter 9 Fire protection and Life Safety Systems is adopted in its entirety with the
following amendments:
(a) Section 903.2 Where required is hereby amended as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and
structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists:
1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections
903.2.1 through 903.2.19, an automatic fire -extinguishing system shall also
be installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000
square feet (465 m2) as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or
allowable area, or is more than two stories in height.
Exception: Subject to approval by the Fire Code Official, open parking
garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code.
2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code,
an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when
an addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists:
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a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the
resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet (465 m2) as defined in
Section 202; or
b. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet (186 m2) and the resulting
building area exceeds 5000 square feet (465 m2) as defined in Section
202; or
c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire
areas or allowable area.
Exception: Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8.
(b) Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically
calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity
Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and required by the Fire Code
Official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed water supply capacity specified by
Table 903.3.5.3
Design
t
TABLE 903.3.5.3
HYDRAULICALLY CALCULATED SYSTEMS
100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
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SECTION 22: Section 14-31 is hereby amended and added to read as follows:
Sec. 14-31. — Energy Systems (Chapter 12).
Chapter 12 Energy Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments
added:
1201.1.1 Other Systems Where required by the fire code official, other systems and
operations including but not limited to battery systems assembly, battery reconditioning
and storage, research and development of battery storage systems, electric vehicle
manufacturing and testing, and battery charging systems for cars and carts inside of
buildings or structures, shall comply with this chapter.
SECTION 23: Section 14-32 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-32. — Construction requirements for Existing Buildings (Chapter 11).
Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings: Only the following
Sections and Subsections are adopted:
1103.7
1103.7.3
1103.7.3.1
1103.7.8 — 1103.7.8.2
1103.7.9 — 1103.7.9.10
1103.8 — 1103.8.5.3
1103.9.1
1107
1113
1114
1115
1116
SECTION 24: Section 14-33 is hereby removed as follows:
Sec. 14-33. Reserved.
SECTION 25: Section14-34 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-34. - Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking
Facilities (Chapter 28).
Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking
Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
(a) Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised as follows:
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2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6. and
105.6.29.
(b) Section 2808.2 Storage site is hereby revised as follows:
2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated soil
lifts or other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval
obtained from the fire code official before transferring products to the site.
(c) Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby revised as follows:
2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and
100 feet in length.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased
where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes, but is not limited
to, the following:
1. Storage yard areas and materials -handling equipment selection, design and
arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and protection
principles.
2. Factors that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan, and
control of the various factors shall be identified and implemented, including
provisions for monitoring the internal condition of the pile.
3. The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the public
fire department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire
extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants.
4. Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top of the
piles shall be established, identified and maintained.
5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of an
effective fire prevention maintenance program.
Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be
installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be based
upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection system and features.
(d) Section 2808.4 Pile Separation is hereby added as follows:
2808.4. Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by -a minimum
distance of 20 feet. Additionally, piles shall have a minimum separation of 100 feet
from combustible vegetation.
(e) Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised as follows:
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2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in
conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile. Combustible
conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system. Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient
projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet
down burning/smoldering areas.
(f) Section 2808.9 Material -handling equipment is hereby revised as follows:
2808.9 Material -handling equipment. All material handling equipment operated by
an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved
spark arrester. Approved material -handling equipment shall be available for moving
wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product during fire -fighting
operations.
(g) Section 2808.11 Temperature control, is hereby added as follows:
2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall be monitored and maintained
as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.
(h) Section 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control, is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when the internal
temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
(i) Section 2808.11.2 New material temperature control, is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered to the facility
shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery. Material
with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the
site. New loads shall be monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable.
Q) Section 2808.12 Water availability is hereby added as follows:
2808.12 Water Availability. Facilities with over 2500 cubic feet shall provide a
water supply. The minimum fire flow shall be no less than 500 GPM @ 20 psi for a
minimum of 1 hour duration for pile heights up to 6 feet and 2 hour duration for pile
heights over 6 feet. If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply with
storage tank(s) shall be provided for fire suppression. The water supply tank(s) shall
provide a minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per pile (maximum 30,000 gallons) for
piles not exceeding 6 feet in height and 5000 gallons per pile (maximum 60,000) for
piles exceeding 6 feet in height. Water tank(s) shall not be used for any other
purpose unless the required fire flow is left in reserve within the tank at all times. An
approved method shall be provided to maintain the required amount of water within
the tank(s).
(k) Section 2808.13 Tipping area is hereby added as follows:
2808.13 Tipping areas shall comply with the following:
1. Tipping areas shall not exceed a maximum area of 50 feet by 50 feet.
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2. Material within a tipping area shall not exceed 5 feet in height at any time.
3. Tipping areas shall be separated from all piles by a 20 foot wide fire access lane.
4. A fire hydrant or approved fire water supply outlet shall be located within 150 feet
of all points along the perimeter of the tipping area.
5. All material within a tipping area shall be processed within 5 days of receipt.
(1) Section 2808.14 Emergency Contact is hereby added as follows:
2808.14 Emergency Contact. The contact information of a responsible person or
persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the
entrance to the facility for responding units. The responsible party should be
available to respond to the business in emergency situations
SECTION 26: Section 14-35 is hereby added to read as follows:
Sec. 14-35. Chapter 49
Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas
Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas is adopted in its
entirety with the following amendments:
Section 4906.3 Requirements is hereby revised as follows:
4906.3 Requirements. Hazardous vegetation and fuels around all applicable
buildings and structure shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws
and regulations:
1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.
2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7,
Subchapter 3, Section 1299 (see guidance for implementation "General
Guideline to Create Defensible Space').
3. California Government Code, Section 51182.
4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter
1, Section 3.07.
5. OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management Guideline — Technical
Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance
Program."
Section 4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added
as follows:
4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings
to be built or installed in a Wildfire Risk Area shall comply with the following:
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1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the
fire code official prior to or concurrently with the approval of any tentative map.
2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire
code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel
Modification Section of OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management
Guideline — Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans
and Maintenance Program."
3.1 The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance
of the fuel modification in perpetuity.
4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations
to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval from the fire code
official.
5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in
the Fire Code.
SECTION 27: Section 14-39 is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 14-39. - Flammable and combustible liquids (Chapter 57).
Flammable and Combustible Liquids (Chapter 57) is adopted in its entirety with the
exception of Section 5707 and with the following amendment:
Section 5701.1.1 On -Demand Mobile fueling is added as follows:
Section 5701.1.1 On -Demand Mobile fueling. On -demand mobile fueling of
Class I, II, and III liquids into the fuel tanks of vehicles is prohibited.
SECTION 28: Section 14-40 is hereby added as follows:
Sec. 14-40. — Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids (Chapter 58)
Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids is adopted with the
exception of section 5809, in its entirety and with the following amendment:
Section 5801.1 Scope is revised as follows:
Section 5801.1 Scope. The storage and use of flammable gases and flammable
cryogenic fluids shall be in accordance with this chapter, NFPA 2 and NFPA 55.
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Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 and cryogenic fluids shall also
comply with Chapter 55. Flammable cryogenic fluids shall comply with Section 5806.
Hydrogen motor fuel -dispensing stations and repair garages and their associated
above -ground hydrogen storage systems shall also be designed, constructed and
maintained in accordance with Chapter 23. Mobile fueling of gaseous and liquid
hydrogen, compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the fuel
tanks of vehicles is prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Gases used as refrigerants in refrigeration systems (see Section
605).
2. Liquefied petroleum gases and natural gases regulated by Chapter
61.
3. Fuel -gas systems and appliances regulated under the California
Mechanical Code and the California Plumbing Code other than
gaseous hydrogen systems and appliances.
4. Pyrophoric gases in accordance with Chapter 64.
SECTION 29: Section 14-41 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-41. - Referenced standards (Chapter 80).
(a) NFPA 13, 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is
hereby amended as follows:
(1) Section 6.7.3 is hereby amended as follows:
6.7.3 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 FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved
by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2'/2" inlets shall be
approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be
installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be
painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design
requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a
standpipe system is included, four 2'/2" inlets shall be provided.
(2) Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby amended as follows:
8.3.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of
undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies),
fire sprinklers of the quick -response type shall be used. Use is considered
undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire
sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one
of the following:
1. Quick -response type as defined in 3.6.4.8
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2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5
3. Quick response CMSA sprinklers
4. ESFR sprinklers
5. Standard -response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to
existing light hazard systems equipped with standard -response
sprinklers
6. Standard -response sprinklers used where individual standard -response
sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
(3) Section 8.15.1.2.7 is hereby added and revised as follows:
8.15.1.2.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require
sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.
(4) Section 11.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
11.1.1.1 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined
use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire
sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2
use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler
systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d) curve "G". Use is considered
undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the
sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system
with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade
the system to the required density for the new occupancy.
(5) Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be
determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the Fire Code
Official:
1) Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the
appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;
2) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3) Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water -flow test form/directions
to document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or an
approved third party licensed in the State of California.
NFPA 13D 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
One- and Two -Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
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7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves
installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote
station alarm service one of the following methods:
(1) Central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
(2) Local alarm service that causes the sounding of an audible signal at a
constantly attended location.
(3) Valves that are locked open.
NFPA 14, 2013 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
7.3.1.1 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.
NFPA 24, 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall
be painted OSHA red.
Exceptions:
1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the
building may be left unpainted.
2. Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control
valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red.
Section 6.2.9 is hereby amended as follows:
All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall
be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be
isolated:
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(1) A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the
building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve
shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as
far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post indicator
valve.
(2) A wall post indicator valve
(3) An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4
(4) A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than
40 ft (12 m) from the building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer
with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed
closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the
height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
(5) Control valves installed in a fire -rated room accessible from the exterior.
(6) Control valves in a fire -rated stair enclosure accessible from the
exterior.
Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA
C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-
mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet 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: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings
Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:
10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated
with asphalt or other corrosion -retarding material after installation.
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Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless
steel.
Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe -joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:
10.4.3.2 Where approved, private fire service mains supplying systems
within the building shall be permitted to extend more than 10 ft. under
the building when all of the requirements of 10.4.3.2.1 through
10.4.3.2.4 are met. Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent
to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of
24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the
center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building
foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain
mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.
SECTION 30: Section 14-47 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec.14-47. Appendices.
Appendix A is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix B is adopted in its entirety with amendments outlined in Guideline B-09.
Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix D is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix E is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix F is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix G is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix H is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix I is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
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Appendix J is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix K is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix L is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix M is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix N is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
Appendix O is deleted in its entirety without amendments.
SECTION 31: All provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code which are repeated
herein are repeated solely in order to comply with the provisions of Section 418 of the City
Charter. Any such restatement of existing provisions of the Code is not intended, nor shall it be
interpreted, as constituting a new action or decision of the City Council, but rather such
provisions are repeated for tracking purposes only in conformance with the Charter.
SECTION 32: Neither the adoption of this ordinance nor the repeal hereby of any
ordinance shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violation or ordinances, which violations
were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as affecting any of the
provisions of such ordinance relating to the collection of any such license or penalty or the penal
provision applicable to any violation thereof, nor to affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit in
lieu thereof, required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance and all rights and
obligations there under appertaining shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 33: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that it would have adopted
this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases,
or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
ADOPTED this _ day of December, 2019
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:, ��
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers:
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the attached
Ordinance No. NS-XXXX to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on December , 2019 and that said ordinance was published in
accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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