HomeMy WebLinkAboutNS-3088 - Building and Fire Codes ORDINANCE NO. NS-3088
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
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 HISTORICAL BUILDING 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 to
read as follows:
Sec. 8-43. - Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Building
Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 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 2025 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 City Clerk 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-2025 edition of the "Building Code" shall also
be construed as amending the applicable provision of the 2025 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.
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Appendices which are adopted pursuant to this section are as follows:
Appendix I, Patio Covers
Appendix J, Grading
Section 2. Section 8-60 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 8-60. —Title (Volume 1, Chapter 1, Division 11, Section 101.1)
Insert City of Santa Ana into the text as the name of the jurisdiction in Section 101.1
of Division II of Chapter 1.
Section 3. Section 8-61 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 8-61. — Enforcement Agency (Volume 1, Chapter 1, Division 11, Section 103.1)
Insert Building afety Division into the text as the name of the department in Section
103.1 of Division 11 of Chapter 1.
Section 4. Section 8-96 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 8-96. - Time limitation of application (Volume 1, Chapter 1, Division 11, Section
105.3.2)
Section 105.3.2 is amended to read as a follows:
Sec. 105.3.2. Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date
of filing, unless the permit has been issued; except that the Building Official may
extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one hundred
and eighty (180) days upon request by the applicant showing that circumstances
beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No
application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an
application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan
review fee.
An application for a certificate of occupancy shall be deemed to have been
abandoned 12 months after the date of filing, unless the certificate of occupancy
has been issued or the building permit associated with the certificate of occupancy
has not expired; except that the Building Official may extend the time for action by
the applicant for a period not exceeding one hundred and eighty (180) days upon
request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the
applicant have prevented action from being taken. In order to renew action on an
application after expiration, the applicant shall pay a new certificate of occupancy
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application fee.
Section 5. Section 8-85 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 8-85. - Seismic loads (California Existing Building Code, Chapter 5 Section
506.5.3, Chapter 10 Section 1006.3).
Chapter 5 Section 506.5.3 and Chapter 10 Section 1006.3 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 202 of the California Building Code and as specified in Section 1613.1 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 6. Sections 8-101 through 8-110 and Sections 8-150 through 8-157 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code are hereby deleted in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-102. - Fire protection systems.
Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised 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 903.2.21, an automatic sprinkler system shall also be installed in all
occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet as defined
in Section 202 re ardless of fire areas or allowable area or is more than two
stories in height.
Exception: Sub ect to approval bv the Fire Code Official open parking garages
in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code that are
smaller than the area specified in section 903.2.10 (3) or 903.2.10.1 of the
California Fire Code.
2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstandinq anV 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:
2.1 When an addition is 33% or more of the exisfinq buildinq area and the
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resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet.
2.2 When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet, and the resulting building
area exceeds 5000 square feet.
2.3 An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire
areas or allowable area.
Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section
903.2.8.
Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The desi n of hydraulically calculated
sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supplV ca acit .
Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and when required by the
fire code official the sprinkler system shall not exceed the water suppl
capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
Design
75
-85
100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
Section 7. Section 8-290 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 8-290. - Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Plumbing
Code, 2025 Edition, including the following appendices thereto: A, B, D, I and
J, (hereinafter referred to in this article as the "Plumbing Cade"), 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
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specifically amend the plumbing code. Any previously enacted, unrepealed
provision of this Code that amended a pre-2025 edition of the "Plumbing Code"
shall also be construed as amending the applicable provision of the 2025 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 8. Section 8-556 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 8-556. - Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California
Mechanical Code, 2025 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-
2025 edition of the"Mechanical Code" shall also be construed as amending the
applicable provision of the 2025 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 9. Section 8-667 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 8-667. - Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Electrical
Code 2025 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 City Clerk 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-2025 edition of
the "Electrical Code" shall also be construed as amending the applicable
provision of the 2025 or later edition of the electrical code. The electrical code
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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 10. Section 8-2000 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 8-2000. - Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the 2024 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 City Clerk 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-2024 edition of
the "Property Maintenance Code" shall also be construed as amending the
applicable provision of the 2024 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 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 8-2800. - Adoption by reference,
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California
Residential Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 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 City Clerk 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
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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
Section 12. Section 8-2810 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 8-2810. - Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (Table R301.2).
Table R301.2 is revised to read:
TABLE R301.2
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM BAICE
RRIER
GROUND Topo- Special Windborne SEISMIC UNDERLAY- AIR MEAN
SNOW Speedd graphic wind debris DESIGN Weather- Frostline MENT FLOOD FREEZING ANNUAL
LOAD* (mph) effectsk region' zonem CATEGORY' ing° Depth" Termite' REQUIREDh HAZARDS9 INDEX' TEMPI
NFIP Date:
09/1411979
Current Map
Very Date:
Zero 1 95 1 No I No No D2 or E Negligible 12-24" 1 Heavy No 1210312009 0 60
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA*
Altitude correction Indoor winter design Indoor winter design dry-bulb Outdoor winter design Heating
Elevation factor' Coincident wet bulb relative humidity temperature dry-bulb temperature temperature
difference
115 1.00 69 70 38
indoor summer Indoor summer design dry- Outdoor summer design Cooling
Latitude Daily range Summer design gains design relative bulb temperature dry-bulb temperature temperature
humidity difference
34 26 75 88
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
a. Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than
necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth
strength required for weathering shall govern, The weathering column shall be filled in
with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as
determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined
from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM
C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652.
b. Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1),
the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. 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.
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d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the ultimate
design wind speeds map [Figure R301.2(2)]. Wind exposure category shall be
determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using
Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
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: 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); and the title and date of the
currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps
adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.0.3.1,
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 percent)
value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method
(Base 32°F)."
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)."
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(2), 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 windborne
debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the
table.
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 allowable stress design table using the
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Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(3).
Section 13. Section 8-2900 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read 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, 2025 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 City Clerk 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 amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 8-3000. - Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Energy
Code, 2025 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 City Clerk 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 8-3300 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
ARTICLE. XX— CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Sec. 8-3300. - Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Historical
Building Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council,
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(hereinafter referred to in this article as the "California Historical Building
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 City Clerk of the city pursuant to Health and Safety
Code Section 18942(d)(1) and are made available for public inspection. The
California Historical 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. The California Historical Building Code, as thus amended,
together with all other provisions of this article, shall be known as the city
Historical Building code.
Section 16. Section 14-1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 14-1. Adoption by reference.
There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Fire Code
2025 Edition, based on the 2024 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 City
Clerk 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 2024 and 2025 editions thereof including such
provisions enacted prior to this adoption of the said 2024 and 2025 editions and
not thereafter repealed. The International Fire Code, 2024 edition and the
California Fire Code 2025 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 17. Section 14-3.1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 14-3.1. - Violation penalties.
Section 113.4 is amended to read as a follows:
Section 113.4 Violation penalties.
113.4 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
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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 113.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:
113.4.2 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.
Section 18. Division 2 Amendments of Chapter 14, including Sections 14-17 through
14-80, of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 14-17 Chapter 2 Definitions —amendments
Chapter 2 DEFINITIONS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the
following amendments:
Sections 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS is hereby revised by adding "OCFA" and "Spark
Arrester" as follows:
OCFA._Orange County Fire Authority, 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
combustion engine in accordance with
the exhaust flow of an internal c,
California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code
Chapter 28.
Sec. 14-18 Chapter 3 General Requirements— amendments
Chapter 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is adopted in only those sections and
subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 304.1.3 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows:
304.1.3 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
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occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland
interface areas shall be in accordance with Part 7, the California Wildland-Urban
interface Code. Ty_pe, 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 Desi n for
New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program."
Section 305.6 Hazardous conditions is hereby added as follows:
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burninq 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 humiditV is less
than 25% or a red flag condition has been declared.
2. When an official sin was caused to be posted bV the fire code official or a
public announcement is made.
No outdoor fires usinq any fuel type are 12ermitted when predicted sustained winds
exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code
official.
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.
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
Sections 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 occupancies shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbegues grills, and other portable devices intended solely for
cooking.
Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:
307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by
natural gas or fi uefled- etroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Buildin
Department and the device is designed to only burn a pas flame and not wood or other
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solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be
located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the
erimeter 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 added as follows:
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural as or liquefied-petroleum as.
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 ve etation 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 feet from combustible construction at R-3
occupancies,
2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits1rin, s equipped with a device to arrest
sparks, shall be located_ at least 95 feet from combustible structures at other
R occupancies.
Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burninq of wood and other solid fuels shall not be
conducted within a fuel modification zone Wildfire Risk Area WRA Wildland-Urban
Interface Area (INUI),.or in locations where conditions could cause the spread„of fire
to the WRA or WUI.
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.
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SECTION 324 FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION is
hereby added as follows:
324.1 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."
SECTION 325 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATION GROWTH FROM ROADWAYS
is hereby added as follows:
325.1 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
hi hwa s and private streets which are improved, desi ned or ordinarily used for
vehicular traffic to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible qrowth.
Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the
roadway surfaces
Exception: Single specimens of trees ornamental shrubberV or cultivated
round cover such as reen grgss, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as
ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitfing
fire.
SECTION 326 UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES is hereby added as follows:
326.1 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the
ve etation management requirements and require reasonable alternative measures
desi ned to advance the pLirpose 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 wildlifeplants,
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.
SECTION 327 USE OF EQUIPMENT is hereby added as follows:
32 7.1 Use of equipment Except as otherwise rovided in this section no 1jerson shall
use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area
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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 e ui ped and maintained for the
prevention of fire.
Exceptions:
9. 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 turbochar er is in good mechanical condition.
Section 327.2 Use of equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames is
hereby added as follows:
327.2 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-jrri ated rass-covered land no person shall use or
operate any welding egu_ipment, cutting torches, far pots, grinding devices, or„other
tools orequipment that maV 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 a 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 or greater during periods when relative
humidify is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public
announcement is made, when an official sjgn was caused to be posted by
the fire code official or when such fires present a hazard as determined b
the fire code official.
4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediately in case of fire.
Section 327.3 Spark arresters is hereby added as follows:
327.3 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply„ with Section 202, and when
affixed to the exhausts stem of engines or vehicles subject to Section 327 shall not
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be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust
system to ignite any flammable material_
Sec. 14-19 Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness— amendments
Chapter EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS is adopted in only those
sections and subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendment:
Section 407.5 is hereby revised as follows:
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the fire code
official, each application for a permit shall follow OCFA Guideline G-04"Completion
of the Chemical Classification"in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.
Sec. 14-20 Chapter 5 Fire Service Features - amendments
Chapter 5 FiRE SERVICE FEATURES is adopted in its entirety as amended by the
SFM with the following amendments:
SECTION 501.1 Scope is hereby revised 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-
01 "Fire Master Plans for Commercial & Residential Development,"
Section 510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems in new
buildings is hereby deleted and replaced 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
u on the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication s stems of the
'urisdiction 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 requirements of the Orange County
Sheriff's Department, Communications and Technology Division, and where the
functionality of 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 coverages stem is not needed,_including but not limited to the
follo wing:
a. Existing buildings or structures unless required by the Buildin
Official and OCFA for buildings and structures undergoingextensive
remodel and/or ex ansion.
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b. Elevators.
i. Structures that meet all of the following:
ii. Three stories or less, and
iii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iv. Do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story,
c. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Residential structures four stories or less, and
ii. Constructed of wood, and
iii. Do nothave subterranean storage„orparking, and
iv. Are not built integral_to an above ground multi-storm 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 appf onlyto the subterranean areas.
2. In facilities where emerg eenncy responder radio coverage is required and
such systems, components orequipment required could have a ne ative
impact on the normal operations of the facifitV, the fire code official shall
have .the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency radio
coverage system.
Sec. 14-21 Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems — amendments
Chapter 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is adopted in its
entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised 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 903.2.21 an automatic sprinkler system shall also be
installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000
square feet as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable
area, or is more than two stories in height.
Exception: Sub ect to approval by the Fire Code Official open Parkin
garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California.Building Code
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that are smaller than the areaspecified in section 903.2.10 3 or 903.2.10.1
of the Califomia Fire Code.
2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding anyapolicable provisions of this code
an automaticsprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when
an addition occurs and one of the followinq conditions exists:
2.1. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building_ area, and
the resultinq building area exceeds 5000 square feet.
2.2. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet, and the resultin
buildin area exceeds 5000 square feet.
2.3. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire
areas or allowable area.
Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section
903.2.8.
Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The desi n of hydraulically calculated
sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply ca acit .
Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and when required by the
fire code official the sprinkler s stem shall not exceed the water supply
capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
TABU 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
Design%
75
40
—85
100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
Sec. 14-22 Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings-amendments
Chapter 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS is
adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM.
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Sec. 14-23 Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening -- amendments
Chapter 25 FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING is not adopted.
Sec. 14-24 Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging -- amendments
Chapter 26 FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING is not adopted.
Sec. 14-25 Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking
Facilities - amendments
Chapter 28 LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND
WOODWORKING FACILITIES is adopted in its entirety with the following
amendments:
Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5. and 105.5.31.
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.
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 ear/Z fire detection and reporting to the
ublic fire department: and facilities needed by the fire de artment 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. ---- -
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5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of
an effective fire prevention maintenance progrom.
Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be
installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the piles size shall be
based upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection system and features.
Section 2808.3.1 Increase in pile or stack size is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 2808.4 Pile separation is hereby revised 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.
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/smolderin
areas.
Section 2808.9 Material-handling equipment is hereby revised as follows:
2808.9 Material-handling equipment. All material-handling equipment operated by
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.
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 2808.112.
Section 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808 11 1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when internal temperature
readings are in excess of 165 degrees ees Fahrenheit.
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 notbe accepted on the site. New
loads shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and be monitored to verify
that the temperature remains stable.
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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(CD_ 20 psi for a minimum
of 7 hour duration for Pile hei hts u2 to 6 feet and 2-hour duration for Pile hei hts over
6 feet. If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply with storage tanks)
shall be rovided for fire suppression. The water supply tanks shall provide a
minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per-pile maximum 30,000 allons for Iles not
exceeding 6 feet in height and 5000 .gallons per pile (maximum 60,000) for piles
exceeding 6 feet in hei ht. Water tanks 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 tanks).
Section 2808.13 Tipping areas is hereby added as follows:
2608.13 Tipping areas shall comp/ with ith the following:
1. Tipping areas shall not exceed a maximum area of 50 feet by 50 feet.
2. Material within a tipLing area shall not exceed 5 feet in height at any time.
3. Upping areas shall be separated from all piles by a 20-Moot-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.
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 an emergency situation.
Section 2808.15 Maximum grid of piles and rows is hereby added as follows:
2808.15 Maximum grid of piles and rows. Rows of Piles shall not exceed 500 feet by
500 feet. Grids shall be separated by a minimum 50-foot clears ace used for no other
purpose.
2808.16 Push-out 1 clear area is hereby added as follows:
2808.16 Push-out I clear area. Piles exceedinq 20 cubic Vards shall be provided with
push-out areas. Push-out areas shall be maintained clear at all times to allow for the
largest pile to be spread out to a de nth of 2 feet in hei ht. Push-out areas shall be
located within 250 feet of all edges of any pile and shall be located a minimum of 20
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feet from anybuildinn .
Sec. 14-26 Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials-- General Provisions— amendments
Chapter 50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS is adopted in its
entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 5001 .5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) is hereby revised as
follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement(HMIS).Where required by the fire
code official, an application for a permit shall follow OCFA Guideline G-04 "Completion
of the Chemical Classification", which shall be completed and approved prior to
approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises.
Section 5003.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances is hereby added as follows:
5003 1 1 1 Extremely hazardous substances. No person shall use or store any amount
of extremely hazardous substances LE HS in excess of the disclosable amounts Lsee
Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned or any residentially
developed_property.
Sec. 14-27 Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks — amendments
Chapter 56 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS is adopted in its entirety as amended
by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks display, regardless of mortar, device or shell size
shall be electrically fired.
Section 5608.3 Application for permit is hereby added as follows:
Section 5608.3 Application for permit. A diagram of the grounds on which the
display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be
discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size the location
of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which
the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or
telephone line or other overhead obstructions shall be provided to OCFA.
Sec. 14-28 Chapter 80 Referenced Standards- amendments
Chapter 80 REFERENCED STANDARDS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the
SFM with the following amendments:
NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended
as follows:
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Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:
9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require
sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.
Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
9.4.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of
undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire
s rinklers of the quick-response, We 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 3.3.223.4.16
(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 12
(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
Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:
16.12.3.3 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 maV be located within 150 feet of a private fire h drant when approved by the fire
code official_ The size of piping and the number of 2%"inlets shall be a2ffoved by the
fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow
assembly. Fire dei2artment inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as
approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm
Lngluding inside hose stream demand or a standpipe system is included four 2%"
inlets shall be provided.
NFPA 13D 2025 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.
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NFPA 24, 2025 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 ainted red
Section 6.2.9 is hereby revised 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.
b. Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m)
to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it
impossible to have a post indicating valve 40 ft (12m) away.
c. Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m)
to the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or
other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12 m).
(2)A wall post indicator valve on risers located within the building, either a
nonrising stem gate valve with a wall post indicator or a listed butterfly valve
with an indicating handle extending out through the building wall.
(3) 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.
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(b) Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft(12
m) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers
make it impossible to have a backflow preventer valve 40 ft (12 m)
away.
(c) Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft(12
m) to the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or
other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12 m).
(4) Indicating control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the
exterior
(5) Indicating control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the
exterior as permitted by the AHJ
(6) Any other valve type or location as permitted by the AHJ
Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and idints shall be polvethvIene 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 "oint by a minimum of 12
inches and be sealed with 2-inch-wide toe approved for under round 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, bituminous, 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_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 'dints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.
Sec. 14-29 Appendices--- amendments
Appendix A is not adopted.
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Appendix B is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix D is not adopted.
Appendix E is not adopted.
Appendix F is not adopted.
Appendix G is not adopted.
Appendix H is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix I is not adopted.
Appendix J is not adopted.
Appendix K is not adopted.
Appendix L is not adopted.
Appendix M is not adopted.
Appendix N is not adopted.
Appendix O is not adopted.
Appendix P is not adopted.
Appendix Q is not adopted.
Section 19. 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.
Section 20. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty(30) days after its adoption.
Section 21. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published as required by law.
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ADOPTED this 201h day of January, 2026.
Va rie An ezcua
Ma or
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: 2e j
Melissa Crosthwaite
Senior Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Agency Members Amezcua Bacerra Hernandez Lopez
Penaloza, Phan, Vazquez (7)
NOES: Agency Members None (0)
ABSTAIN: Agency Members None 0
ABSENT: Agency Members None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Ordinance
No. NS-3088 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on January 20, 2026 -
Date:
ennifer L: al
City Clerk
n Ana
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