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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNS-2981 - Amending Chapters 8 and 14 of Santa Ana Municipal Code to Adopt and Amend Recently Enacted California CodesLS 12.17.19 ORDINANCE NO. NS-2981 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 I", "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: Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 1 of 33 Appendix I, Patio Covers 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: Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 2 of 33 Sec. 8-290. Adoption by reference. 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 Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 3 of 33 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, 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 Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 4 of 33 334.12 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: 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 Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 5 of 33 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 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 indborn DESIGN line WINTER UNDERLAY- FLOOD AIRTNGANN SNOW d graphic wind debris CATEGORY Weathering Depth Termite DESIGN MENT HAZARDS FREEZLOAD m h effects" re ion' zone- ' b TEMP• REOUIREDh n INDE Very See Zero 110 No No No Ds or E Negli this 12-24" Heav 43 No Exhibit B 0 BO 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. Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 6 of 33 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 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.htrnl. 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 320F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html. 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. I. In accordance with Figure R301.2(5)A, where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. M. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 7 of 33 n. The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1 a or 1 b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(6). 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. SECTION 14: Section 8-3000 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby added such that it reads as follows: ARTICLE. XVIII — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE 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 Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 8 of 33 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 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: Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 9 of 33 110.4.2 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: (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- Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 10 of 33 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. 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 Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 11 of 33 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. Exceptions: Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 12 of 33 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 Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 13 of 33 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. 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 Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 14 of 33 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. (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 Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 15 of 33 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 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. (d) 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 Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 16 of 33 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. 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. 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. Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 17 of 33 (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: 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: 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 ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 18 of 33 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. Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 19 of 33 Desl9r. TABLE 903.3.5.3 HYDRAULICALLY CALCULATED SYSTEMS 1100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 20 of 33 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: Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 21 of 33 (a) Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised as follows: 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: Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 22 of 33 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: 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. 0) 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 Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 23 of 33 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. 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. Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 24 of 33 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: 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: Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 25 of 33 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._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: Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 26 of 33 (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 2Y2" 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'Y2' 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: Quick -response type as defined in 3.6.4.8 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: Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 27 of 33 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: 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: Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 28 of 33 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: (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 Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 29 of 33 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. 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. Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 30 of 33 Appendix A is deleted in its entirety without amendments. Appendix B is adopted in its entirety with amendments outlined in Guideline 13- 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 1 is deleted in its entirety without amendments. 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 Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 31 of 33 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 17th day of December, 2019 0��/ .. Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By. "L�c Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers Bacerra, Iglesias, Penaloza, Pulido Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (7) NOES: Councilmembers None (0) ABSTAIN: Councilmembers None (0) NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers None (0) Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 32 of 33 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the attached Ordinance No. NS-2981 to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on December 17, 2019 and that said ordinance was published in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana. Date: �ZOo2 U ,/Daisy Gomez Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Ordinance No. NS-2981 Page 33 of 33