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HomeMy WebLinkAbout75A - PH - ADOPT BUILDING AND FIRE CODESREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2013 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING — RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UPDATED CALIFORNIA AND INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND FIRE CODES WITH AMENDMENT AND REQUISITE FINDINGS CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1s` Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2" Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for required amendments, modifications and changes with respect to the local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California. 2. Adopt an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code, the 2009 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and the 2009 Uniform Solar Energy Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana to the California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California. DISCUSSION The State's Health and Safety Code (Section 17958) mandates that the California Building Standards Commission adopt and publish the California Building Standard Code (Title 24 California Code of Regulations) every three years. The 2013 Edition of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, which incorporates the model codes, becomes effective statewide on January 1, 2414. This Ordinance would amend Santa Ana Municipal Code Sections by repeating references to the prior editions of the Construction Codes. The Construction Codes proposed for adoption by reference with amendments include the following: 2013 California Building Code 2013 California Residential Code 2013 California Green Building Standards Code 75A -1 Resolution and Ordinance Adopting Updated California and International Building and Fire Codes November 4, 2013 Page 2 2013 California Electrical Code 2013 California Mechanical Code 2013 California Plumbing Code 2013 California Fire Code 2013 California Existing Building Code 2012 International Property Maintenance Code 2009 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code 2009 Uniform Solar Energy Code The Planning & Building Agency and Orange County Fire Authority are recommending that certain changes and modifications be made to the 2013 Editions of the California Building, Residential, Green Standards, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, and Existing Building Codes that are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Santa Ana. Other modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature and concern themselves with subjects that are not covered by the Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Santa Ana. There are a total of 103 finding s Electrical Code, one amendment Code, 88 amendments to the Fire 1). FISCAL IMPACT in the Resolution which address two amendments to the to the Mechanical Code, five amendments to the Plumbing Code, and seven amendments to the Building Code (Exhibit There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. r' Jlay4A. Trevino Executive Director Planning & Building Agency MF:rb mNeportsiBuNding Cade Update RFCA 114 -2013 Scott Brown Division Chief Orange County Fire Authority Exhibit: 1. California Building Standards Code Amendments 75A -2 LIST OF AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE Arnendment Number I Buildinq Description Required Permit Location in Reference Code I Sec. 105.1 2 Building Time limitation of 9pplication 105.3 3 Building -_Sec. Certificate of Occupancy Clarified Sec. I H. 1 4 Building Boards of Appeals Sec. 113 5 Building Aircraft-Related Occupancies Sec. 202 and 412.7.6 6 Building High-Rise Construction Sec. 403 7 Building Fire Protection Systems Sec. 903.2 8 Building Referenced Standards Chapter 35 9 Residential Masonry Stem Walls Sec, R403.1.3 10 Plumbing Suspended Piping Support Sec. 313.1 11 Plumbinq Piping in the Ground Sec. 314.3 12 Plumbing_ Supply Pipe Table 610.4 13 Plumbing _Building Building Supply Pipe Sec. 610.8 14 Plumbing Grade, Support, and Protection of Building Sewers Sec. 718.1 15 Mechanical Corrosion Related �d to Ducting -�ec. 602 1 16 Electrical Aluminum Conductor Sec.] 10.5 17 Electrical Allowable Locations of NM Cable Sec. 334.12 E18 Fire Fire Amendments 19 Fire Scope and Administration Sec. 109.4, 109.4.2, 109.4.3 20 Fire Definitions Sec. 202 21 Fire General Requirements Sec. 304. 1.2, 305.5, 305.6, 307, 307.6, 309, 320, 321, 322, 323, 323.1, 324, 325, 326 22 Fire Emergency Planning and Preparedness Adopt only Sections Listed here: 401, 401.3.4, 401.9, 402, 403, 404.6 - 404,7.6, 407, 408.3.1- 4083.2, 408.12- 408.12.3 23 Fire Fire Service Features Sec. 503.2.1, 503.2.1.1, 505.1, 510.1, 510.2, 510.3, 5 1 0A, 510.5, 510.6 24 Fire 25 Fire Building Services and Systems Fire Protection Systems 608.1, 608,10 Sec. 903.2, 903.3.53, 903.4, 905.4, 907.2.13, 9073.1, 907.5.2.2, 907.6.3.2, 907.6.5 707EW 75A-3 Amendment Description Number Location in Reference Code 26 Fire Construction Requirements For Existing Adopt Sections Listed A 77 Buildings here: 1103.7, 1103.7.3, 1103.7.3.1, 1103.7.8- 1 103.7.8.2, 1109.7.9 - 1103.7.9.10, 1103.8 - 1103.&5.3, 1106 Fire Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility Sec. 2008.1, 2008.1.1, 2008.1.22008. 1.3, 2008.1.4, 2008.1.5, 2008.1,6, 2008,1,7, 2008.1.8, 2008.1.9, 2008.1.10, 2008.1.11 28 Fire Lumber Yards and Woodworking Facilities Sec. 2801.2, 2808.2, 28.8.3, 2808.7, 2808.9, 2808,11, 2808.11.1, 2808.1 1.2 29 Fire Hazardous Materials- General Provisions Sec. 5001.5.2, 5003. 1.1 (1 50011.1.1, 5003.5 30 Fire Cryogenic Fluids Sec,5503.4.1 31 Fire Explosives and Fireworks Sec. 5601.2, 5601.3, 5602, 5608.1, 5608.2 32 Fire Flammable and Combustible Liquids Sec.5704.2.3.2 33 Fire Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials Sec. 6004.2.2.7 34 Fire Reference Standards, NFPA 13, 2013 Edition, Sec. 6.8.3, 8.3.11, for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 8.17.1.1.1, 11.1.1.2, 1123.1.11.1, 23.2. 1.1 35 Fire Reference Standards, NFPA 13R, 2013 Sec. 6,16.1 Edition, for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height 36 Fire Reference Standards, NFPA 13D, 2013 Sec. 4.1.3, 4.1.3,1, 4,1.5.2, Edition, for the Installation of Sprinkler 4,13.3, 4.1.3.4, 7.1.2, 7.6 Systems in One-and Two-Family and manufactured Homes 37 Fire Reference Standards, NFPA 14, 2013 Edition, Sec. 7.3.1.1 Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems 38 Fire Reference Standards, NFPA 24, 2013 Sec. 6.2.1.1, 6.2.11(5), Standard for the Installation of Private Fire 6.13, 10.1.6.3, Service Mains and Their Appurtenances 103.6.2103.63, 10.63.1, 10.&4 75A-4 ROH 11104113 RESOLUTION NO. 2013- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA WHICH JUSTIFY CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AS AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares as folksws: A. Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Santa Ana shall adopt Ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922. B. The State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, the Califomia Plumbing Code, the California Mechanical Code, and the California Electrical Code (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Codes "). C. Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the City to make modifications or changes to the Codes, which are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions. D. Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the Codes, shall make an express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions. Section 2: The Planning and Building Agency and the Orange County Fire Authority have recommended that changes and modifications be made to the Codes and have advised that certain said changes and modifications to the California Building Code, 2013 Edition, Resolution No. 2013 - Page 1 of 10 75A -5 the California Plumbing Code, 2013 Edition, the California Mechanical Code, 2013 Edition, the California Electrical Code, 2013 Edition, the California Existing Building Code, 2013 Edition, and the California Fire Code, 2013 Edition, are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Santa Ana. Section 3. Amendments to the 2013 Edition of the California Building Code, the 2013 Edition of the California Residential Code, and the 2013 Edition of the California Fire Code as recommended by the Planning and Building Agency and the Orange County Fire Authority are hereby found to be reasonably necessary based upon the following findings: Climatic Conditions A. The jurisdiction of Santa Ana is located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires {conflagration }. In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally, there is a significant increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial type fire fighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury. B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County fire Authority's ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County. C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already -taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on -site fire protection features. It would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors in a fire. Resolution No. 2013 - Page 2 of 10 75A -6 D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high - density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent. _. * -• • s s A. Natural; slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of Orange County. The elevation change cause by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities with Orange County is built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur steeper slopes and greater constraints in terrain. B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County. C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on -site fire - extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property. III. Geological Conditions The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size that the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport- Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the state of California, Department of Conservation. A. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. Resolution No. 2013 - Page 3 of 10 75A -7 With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on -site fire protection for building occupants. State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport- Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), "unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe." B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanies with occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas in Orange County that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5 minute goal. C. Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes in contact with soils are utilized. D. Portions so of the County contain active or former oil production fields. These areas contain a variety of naturally occurring gasses, liquids and vapors. These compounds present toxicity or flammability hazards to building occupants. Evaluation of these hazards and the risks they pose to development is necessary implement appropriate mitigation. Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structures. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority. Section 4. The following specific amendments to the sections of the 2013 Edition of the California Building Code as recommended by the Planning and Building Agency and the Orange County Fire Authority are reasonably necessary based upon the corresponding findings in Section 3 of this resolution as listed below: Resolution No. 2013 - Page 4 of 10 75A -8 BUILDING CODE SECTION TITLE (Clarification) FINDINGS 1,11,111 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General definitions (High -rise, EHLF) Admin 403.1 High -rise buildings Applicability 11 & III -A 412.7.6 thru 412.7.6.13 Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility II & 111 -A 710A.3.2 Detached accessory structures I & II 710A.4 Accessory structure material (& II 903.2 Where required (Sprinklers) 11 & 111 -B 903.2.8 Group R (Sprinklers) II -B & III -B 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems I & II 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms (of valves) 111 -A 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections 111 -A 907.2.13 High -rise buildings (Alarm Systems) Admin 907.31 Duct smoke detectors _ III -A 907.5.2.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication system _ 11 &111 -A Chapter 35 Reference Standards 2010 NFPA 13 (Sprinkler Systems) Admin, II & III 2010 NFPA 13 -R (Multi - Family Sprinkler Systems) II & III 2010 NFPA 13 -D (Single Family Sprinkler Systems) 2007 NFPA 14 (Standpipe Systems) 11& III II & III 2010 NFPA 24 (Underground Water Supply Systems) 11 & tll Section 5. The following specific amendments to the sections of the 2013 Edition of the California Residential Code as recommended by the Planning and Building Agency and the Orange County Fire Authority are reasonably necessary based upon the corresponding findings in Section 3 of this resolution as listed below: RESIDENTIAL TITLE (Clarification) FINDINGS 1,11,111 CODE SECTION R202 Hazardous Fire Area Admin R301.9 Development on or near land containing III or emitting toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors Resolution No. 2013 - Page 5 of 10 75A -9 R301.10 Fuel modification requirements for new construction I & 11 R309.6 Fire sprinkler attached garages, carports with habitable space above III R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems III R313.2 One- and two - family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler system 111 R313.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedures III R319 Site Address II R327.1.6 Fuel modification requirements for new construction I & 11 R1001.13 Spark arrestors ! & II Chapter 35 Reference Standards I & 11 305.6.1 2010 NFPA 13 (Sprinkler Systems) Admin, II &111 305.6.1.1 2010 NFPA 13 -R (Multi - Family Sprinkler Systems) II & III 2010 NFPA 13 -D (Single Family Sprinkler Systems) II & III Section 6. The following specific amendments to the sections of the 2013 Edition of the California Fire Code as recommended by the Planning and Building Agency and the Orange County Fire Authority are reasonably necessary based upon the corresponding findings in Section 3 of this resolution as listed below: FIRE CODE TITLE (Clarification) FINDINGS I,II,III SECTION 109.3 Violation penalties Admin 109.3.2 Infraction Admin 109.3.3 Misdemeanor Admin 202 General definitions (Flow -Line, Hazardous Admin Fire Area, EHLF) 305.5 Chimney spark arrestors I & II 305.6 Outdoor fires I & 11 305.6.1 Where prohibited I & II 305.6.1.1 Fuel Modification Area I & II Resolution No. 2013 - Page 6 of 10 75A -10 305.6.1.2 Supervision Mill 11 305.6.2 Hazardous conditions I & II 305.6.3 Disposal of rubbish I & II 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, and Outdoor Fireplaces I & 11 307.6.1 Gas - fueled devices I & II 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or LPG I & It 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited I & 11 319 Development on or near land containing or emitting toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors III 320 Fuel modification requirements for new construction N/A 321 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways N/A 322 Unusual circumstances N/A 323 Use of equipment N/A 323.1 Spark arrestors N/A 324 Restricted entry (In hazardous area) N/A 325 326 Trespassing on posted property Sky Lanterns or similar devices N/A I & 11 503.2.1 Clarity to VHFSZ 505.1 Dimensions (Fire Lanes) Address identification N/A N/A 510.1; Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings Admin 510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in Admin Resolution No. 2013 - Page 7 of 10 75A -11 Resolution No. 2013 - Page 8 of 10 75A -12 existing buildings 510.3 Permit Required Admin 510.4 Technical requirements Admin 510.5 Installation requirements Admin 510.6 Maintenance Admin 608.1 Scope (Battery Systems) Admin 608.10 Indoor charging of electric carts /cars III -A 903.2 Where required (Sprinklers) II & III -B 9012.8 Group R (Sprinklers) II -B & III -B 903.3.53 Hydraulically calculated systems I & 11 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms III -A (of valves) 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose III -A connections 907.2.13 High -rise buildings (Alarm Systems) Admin 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors III -A 907.5.2.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication 11 &III -A system 2008.1. thru Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility II & III -A 2008.1.11 2801.2 Permit (Miscellaneous combustible Admin storage) 2808.2 Storage site N/A 2808.3 Size of piles N/A 2808.7 Pile fire protection N/A 2808.9 Material - handling equipment N/A 2808.11 Temperature control N/A 2808.11.2 New material temperature control N/A 4906.3 Vegetation N/A 4908 Fuel modification requirements for new N/A construction Resolution No. 2013 - Page 8 of 10 75A -12 4909 Explosions and blasting N/A 5001.5.2 Hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS) Admin 5003.1.1(1) Maximum allowable quantity per control area III & III 5003.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances III 5003.5 Hazard identification signs Admin 5503.4.1 Identification signs (Cryogenic Fluid)_ Admin 5610 Firing (Fireworks) Admin 5611 Seizure of fireworks Displays (Fireworks) Retail fireworks Admin 5612 5613 5704.2.3.2 Label or placard (Flammable /Combustible liquid) Admin 6004.2.2.7 Treatment systems (Highly toxic & toxic material) 11 & III Chapter 50 Reference Standards 2010 NFPA 13 (Sprinkler Systems) Admin, II & III 2010 NFPA 13 -R (Multi - Family Sprinkler Systems) 11 & III 2010 NFPA 13 -D (Single Family Sprinkler Systems) II & III 2007 NFPA 14 (Standpipe Systems) II & III 2010 NFPA 24 (Underground Water Supply Systems) II & III 2010 NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm Systems) Admin & 11 Section 8. The aforementioned amendments have been incorporated in detail in Ordinance NS-_ I Section 9. Additional amendments have been made to the relevant California Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Existing Building Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standards Code, Fire Code, and International Property Maintenance Code. On the recommendation of the Planning and Building Agency and the Fire Authority, such amendments are hereby found to be either administrative or procedural in nature or concern themselves with subjects not covered in the aforementioned Codes. The changes made include provisions making each of said Codes compatible with other Codes enforced by the City. Section 10. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves and authorizes the Planning and Building Agency to file copies of Resolution 13- and Ordinance NS- with the California Building Standards Commission as required by Health and Resolution No. 2013 - Page 9 of 10 75A -13 Safety Code Section 17958.7. Section 11. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption. ss' E •. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney By: Ryan O. Hodge Assistant City Attorney MW AYES: Council members NOES: Council members ABSTAIN: Council members NOT PRESENT: Council members CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2013 -XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on 2013. Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana 75A -14 Resolution No. 2013 - Page 10 of 10 ROH 11/04/13 ORDINANCE NO. NS -XXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THERETO THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA 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: That 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, 2940 2013 Edition, based on the 2909 2012 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 2040 2013 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 -2940 2013 edition of the "Building Code" shall also be construed as amending the applicable provision of the 2040 2013 or later edition of the building code. The building code, as thus amended, together with all other provisions of this article, shall be known as the city building code. Appendices which are adopted pursuant to this section are as follows: Appendix I, Patio Covers Appendix J, Grading Ordinance No. 1 75A-1 5 Pa .- SECTION 2: That section 8 -90 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -90. Board of appeals (Volume 1, Chapter 1, Division II, Section 113). Section 113 of Volume 1, Chapter 1, Division 11, of the building code is deleted. SECTION 3: That section 8 -94 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -94. Permits required (Appendix Chapt ' Volume 1, Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105). Section 105.1 of Appendix Chapter 1, Volume 1 Division II of the building code is amended to read as follows: 105.1 Permits required. No building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, or its occupancy changed, removed, converted, demolished or maintained unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building official. Sections 105.1.1 and 105.1.2 of Volume 1 Chapter 1 Division II of the building code are deleted. Item 6 of Section 105.2 is amended to read: Sidewalks, driveways and decks not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adiacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route. SECTION 4: That section 8 -95 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -95. °esep�ed. Certificate of occupancy (Chapter 1 Division II Section 111). Chapter 1, Division II, Section 111.1 of the building code is amended to read as follows: Chapter 1, Division 11, Section 111.1 -- Certificate of Occupancy (1) Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -16 Page 2 of 84 approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the 'uurrisdiction. Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section 105.2 (2) No alteration to an existing building which changes the floor area of the building or which changes the means of egress from the building shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. (3) No change of occupant within a building or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. EXCEPTION: Group R, Divisions 2 and 3, and Group U Occupancies. No building or structure shall be connected with utility services, nor shall a building or structure whose electrical service has been disconnected be reconnected with electrical service until an inspection has been made and the building official has determined that the building does not constitute an unsafe building. SECTION 5: That section 8 -96 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -96, Time Limitation of Application (Appendix Chapt Volume 1, Chapter 1, Division II, 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. SECTION 6: That section 8 -97 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -1 7 Page 3 of 84 Sec. 8 -97. High Rise Buildings (Section 202, Section 403). (a) Section 202 Definitions are added and /or revised as follows: APPROACH - DEPARTURE PATH. The flight path of the helicopter as it approaches or departs from the landing pad. EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF). A landing area on the roof of a building that is not intended to function as a heliport or helistop but is capable of accommodating fire or medical helicopters engaged in emergency operations. High -rise structure. Every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 above the lowest floor level having building access (see Section 403), except buildings used as hospitals as defined in the Health and Safety Code Section 1250. SAFETY AREA. A defined area surrounding the landing pad which is free of obstructions. TAKEOFF AND LANDING AREA. The combination of the landing pad centered within the surrounding safety area. (b) Section 403 is amended to read as a follows: Sec. 403. High -rise buildings and group 1 -2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access mere than 7-5 feet above the lowest level of ft.e depaFtrnent veh'nle assess. u Section 403.1 is amended to read as a follows: 403.1 Applicability. New high -rise buildings and -group 1 -2 having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access and new group 1 -2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall comply with Sections 403.2 through 403.6. (d) Section 403. 1.1 is amended to read as a follows: 1. "High -rise building' means every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floor used for human occupancy located above 55 feet above the lowest floor level having building access except Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -1 ° Page 4 of 84 buildings used as hospitals as defined by the Health and Safety Code Section 1250. SECTION 7: That section 8 -98 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety: SECTION 8: That section 8 -99 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety: SECTION 9: That section 8 -100 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety: - SECTION 10: That section 8 -101 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Ordinance No_ NS -XXXX 75A -1 9 Page 5 of 84 Sec. 8 -101. Aircraft - Related Occupancies (Section 412). EmeFgeney power lead {Seetten 403.4.84}. Section 412.7 of the California Building Code is hereby amended by adding Sections 412.7.6 through 412.7.6.13 as follows: 412.7.6.1 through 412.7.6.13. fire, police, and emergency medical helicopters only. drainage away from access paints and passenger holding areas at a slope of 0.5 percent to 2 percent. The landing pad surface shall be constructed of approved non - combustible, nonporous materials. California Building Code. Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -20 Page 6 of 84 in plan from each other by at least 90 degrees. No objects shall penetrate above the approach- departure paths. The approach - departure path begins at the edge of the landing pad, with the same width or diameter as the landing pad and is a rising slope extending outward and upward at a ratio of eight feet horizontal distance for every one foot of vertical height. 412.7.6.4 Safety Area. The safety area is a horizontal plane level with the landing pad surface and shall extend 25 ft in all directions from the edge of the landing pad. No objects shall penetrate above the plane of the safety area. 412.7.6.5 Safety Net. If the rooftop landing pad is elevated more provided around the perimeter of the landing pad. The inner edge of the safety net attached to the landing pad shall be slightly dropped (greater than 5 in. but less than 18 in.) below the pad elevation. The safety net shall slope upward but the outer safety net edge shall not be above the elevation of the landing pad. 412.7.6.6 Take -off and Landing Area. The takeoff and landing area shall be free of obstructions and 100 ft x 100 ft. or 100 ft. diameter. 412.7.6.7 Wind Indicating Device. An approved wind indicating device shall be provided but shall not extend into the safety area or the approach - departure paths. 412.7,6.8 Special Markings. The emergency helicopter landinq facility shall be marked as indicated in Figure 412.7.6.8. 412.7.6.9 EHLF Exits. Two stairway exits shall be provided from or ladder leading to the roof surface below. The stairway from the landing g acility plafform to the floor below shall comply with CFC 1009.4.2 for riser height and tread depth. Handrails shall be provided, but shall not extend above the platform surface. 412.7.6.10 Standpipe systems. The standpipe system shall be extended to the roof level on which the EHLF is located. All portions Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -21 Page 7 of 84 of the EHLF area shall be within 150 feet of a 2.5 -inch outlet on a Class I or III standpipe. 412.7.6.11 Fire extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher having a minimum 80 -13:C rating shall be provided and located near the stairways or ramp to the landing pad. The fire extinguisher cabinets shall not penetrate the approach- departure paths, or the safety area. Installation, inspection, and maintenance of extinguishers shall be in accordance with the CFC, Section 906. 412.7.6.13 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters shall not be permitted. Figure 412.7.6.8 Helicopter Landing Pad Markings 20' Inside Diameter 2' Line Widtf Red in Color Cv 50' X Address Numbers: 5' High, 1' Line Width Black in Color x-.12345 Numbers: 10' High 2' Line Red in Color Touchdown Pad Boundary 1' in Width Red in Color 50' 01 1 Prevailing wind). Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -22 Page 8 of 84 SECTION 11: That section 8 -102 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -102. .Fire Protection Systems. .. _ . rte. - - - Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -23 Page 9 of 84 u Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised to read 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 903.2.12, an automatic fire - extinguishing system shall also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5.000 square feet (465 mz) as defined in the CBC, regardless of fire areas or allowable area, or more than two stories in height. 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 when one of the following conditions exists: a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building b. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet (186 mz) and c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire areas or allowable area. Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -24 Page 10 of 84 Exception: Group R -3 occupancies. Group R -3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8. (b) Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby revised as follows: 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 902.1 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows: 1. New Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings. (c) Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms is hereby revised to read as follows: 1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting_ one- and two - family dwellings. 2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers. 3. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position. 4. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position. 5. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry , preaction and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position. (d) Section 905.4 Location of Class 1 standpipe hose connections is hereby revised to read as follows: 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. is hereby revised to read as follows: 7. The centerline of the 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18 inches(457.2 mm) above and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor. (e) Section 907.2.13 High -rise buildings is hereby revised to read as follows: 907.2.13 High -rise buildings and Group 1 -2 occupancies having floors occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic smoke detection in accordance with Section 907.213.1 a fire department communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.2 and an Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -25 Page 11 of 84 emergency voice /alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2 Exceptions: 1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22 and Section 412 of the California Building Code. 2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 408.3 of the California Building Code. 3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A -5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the California Building Code. 4. Low - hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1 of the California Building Code. 5. shall be broadcast by the emergency voice /alarm communication system Mf Section 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors is hereby amended to read as follows: 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is installed. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location and shall perform the intended fire safety function in accordance with this code and the California Mechanical Code. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. Exception: In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble. (gZ Section 907.5.2.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication system is revised to read as follows. 907.5.2.2 Emergency voice /alarm communication system. Emergency voice /alarm communication system required by this code shall be Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A-26 Page 12 of 84 designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 72. The operation of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler waterflow device or manual fire alarm box shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice instructions giving approved information and directions for a general or staged evacuation in accordance with the building's fire safety and evacuation plans required by Section 404. In high -rise buildings and Group 1 -2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access the system shall operate on a minimum of the alarming floor, the floor above and the floor below. Speakers shall be provided throughout the building by paging zones. At a minimum, paging zones shall be provided as follows: 1. Elevator groups. 2. Exit stairways. 3. Each floor. 4. Areas of refuge as defined in Section 1002.1. 5. Dwelling Units in apartment houses. 6. Hotel quest rooms or suites. Exception: In Group 1 -1 and R-2. 1 occupancies, the alarm shall sound in a constantly attended area and a general occupant notification shall be broadcast over the overhead page. Section 907.6.3.2 High -rise buildings is revised to read as follows. 907.6.3.2 High -rise buildings. High -rise buildings and Group 1 -2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access a separate zone by floor shall be provided for all of the following types of alarm- initiating devices where provided: 1. Smoke detectors. 2. Sprinkler water -flow devices. 3. Manual fire alarm boxes 4. _Other approved types of automatic detection devices or suppression systems. ,() Section 907.6.5 Monitoring is revised to read as follows 907.6.5 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California Fire Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72, this section, and per Orange County Fire Authority Guideline "New and Existing Fire Alarm & Signaling Systems ". Ordinance No, NS -XXXX 75A -27 Page 13 of 84 entirety: SECTION 12: That section 8 -103 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted it its - . - - ». KAI SECTION 13: That section 8 -104 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety: Reserved. - - Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -28 Page 14 of 84 SECTION 14: That section 8 -105 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety: Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -29 Page 15 of 84 SECTION 15: That section 8 -106 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety: ..• ir 01i J_ SECTION 16: That section 8 -112 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety: 1.4 0:n _ se ItiiZSiLr : Y. iK�LOIF] MW r � � building official has determined that the building does not constitute an unsafe building. SECTION 17: That section 8 -113 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety: Sec. 8 -113. Reserved. Ebweption (Seetion 111. 1). Ordinance No_ NS -XXXX 75A -30 Page's of 84 SECTION 18: That section 8 -153 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -153. Resepved. Standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. NFPA 13, 2013 Edition. Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 6.8.3 is hereby revised as follows: 6.8.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 Y2" inlets, 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 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. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 '' /2" inlets shall be provided. (b) Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised 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 tenantloccupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following_ 1. Quick - response type as defined in 3.6.4.7 2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5 3. Standard - response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard- response 3 response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems (c) Section 8.17.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -31 Page 17 of 84 alarm or water -flow monitoring system, where provided. Group R occupancies not requiring a fire alarm system by the California Fire Code shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas shall be minimum of 15 DBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 75 DBA with all intervening doors closed, whichever is greater. Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitorinq system audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over- current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. (d) Section 11.1.1.2 is hereby added as follows: 11.1.1.2 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. (e) 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 proiect 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. (f) Section 23.2.1.1 is hereby revised as follows: Section 23.2.1.1 Where a waterflow, test is used for the purposes of system design, the test shall be conducted no more than 42 6 months prior to working plan submittal unless otherwise approved by the authors having jurisdiction. SECTION 19: That section 8 -154 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -154. ReseP:ed. Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height. Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A-32 Page 18 of 84 follows: Section 6.16.1 is hereby revised as follows: where provided Group R occupancies containing less than the number of minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 75 dBA with all intervening doors closed whichever is greater. Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over- current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device, listed for outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves that building. SECTION 20: That section 8 -155 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -155. Resewed. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, NFPA 13D 2013 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One= and Two - Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 4.1.3 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.3 Stock of Spare Sprinklers (b) Section 4.1.3.1 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.3.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced. (c) Section 4.1.5.2 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.3.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property. Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -33 Page 19 of 84 (d) Section 4.1.3.3 is hereby added as follows: (e) Section 4.1.3.4 is hereby added as follows: 4.1.3.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed. (f) Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows: 7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless supervised by a central station proprietary , or remote station alarm service. (g) Section 7.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7.6 Alarms. Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location is subject to final approval by the fire code official. Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide 55 dBA or 15 dBA above ambient whichever is greater. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less than 75 dBA, whichever is greater. Audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over - current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence. Exception: 2. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed interior sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation. SECTION 21: That section 8 -156 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8- 156. Rese:ved. Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. NFPA 14, 2013 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is herebv amended as follows: Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -34 Page 20 of 84 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. SECTION 22: That section 8 -157 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -157. °esewed. Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. (a) Section 6.2.1.1 is hereby added as follows: 6.2.1.1 The closest upstream indicating valve to the riser shall be painted OSHA red. (b) Section 6.2.11 (5) is hereby deleted without replacement and (6) and (7) renumbered: (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 as permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. (c) Section 6.3.3 is herby added as follows (d) Section 10.1.6.3 is hereby added as follows: 10,1.6.3 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8 -mil Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section. Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings (e) Section 10.3.6.2 is hereby revised as follows: 10.3.6.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion - retarding material, prior to poly -tube and after installation. Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel. Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -35 Page 21 of 84 (f) Section 10.3.6.3 is hereby added as follows: 10.3.6.3 All bolts used in pipe -joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel. fai Section 10.6.3.1 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows: 10.6.3.1 Where fire service mains enter the building adiacent 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 10.6.2. (h) Section 10.6.4 is hereby revised as follows: 10.6.4 Pipe ioints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under SECTION 23: That section 8 -290 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -290. Adoption by reference. There is adopted by the city that certain code known as the California Plumbing Code, 2-04D 2013 Edition, including the following appendices thereto: A, B, D, I and K, (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 2010 2013 edition of the 'Plumbing Code " shall also be construed as amending the applicable provision of the 2019 2013 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 24: That section 8 -342 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -342. Suspended piping support (California Plumbing Code, Table 3-2 313.1). Table 3-2 313.1 of the plumbing code is amended by adding footnote 2 to the requirements for horizontal piping of all materials specified in Table 3-2 313.1 of the California Plumbing Code. Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -36 Page 22 of 84 SECTION 25: That section 8-401 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -401. Building supply pipe (California Plumbing Code Section 610.8 using Table "610.4). Section 610.8 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: 610.8 Size of meter and building supply pipe using Table 6-6 610.4. The size of the meter and the building supply pipe shall be determined as follows: 1. Determine the available pressure at the water meter or other source of supply. 2. feet (305 ) Add or subtract depending on positive or negative elevation change Y2 psi for each foot of difference in elevation between such source of supply and the highest water supply outlet in the building or on the premises. 3. Use the "pressure range" group within which this pressure will fall using Table " 610.4. 4. Select the "length" column that is equal to or longer than the required length. 5. Follow down the column to a fixture unit value equal to or greater than the total number of fixture units required by the installation. 6. Having located the proper fixture unit value for the required length, sizes of meter and building supply pipe as found in the two left -hand columns shall be applied. No building supply pipe shall be less than three- quarters (3/4) inch (20 mm) in diameter. Each single family residential structure shall be served with a main water supply pipe of not less than one (1) inch I. D. Two (2) hose bibs served by three - quarter (3/4) I.D. pipe or larger shall be provided; one serving the front yard and one serving the rear yard. SECTION 26: That section 8-402 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8-402. Building supply pipe (California Plumbing Code, Table 6-6 610.4 . Ordinance No, NS-XXXX 75A-37 Page 23 of 84 Table "610.4 of the plumbing code is amended by changing the triV footnote note 2 to read as follows: * *** Building Supply, three - quarter (3/4) inch (20 mm) nominal size minimum, - 1" minimum diameter for each single - family residential structure. SECTION 27: That section 8-405 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8-405. Grade, support, and protection of building sewers (Section 718.1). Section 718.1 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding the following paragraph thereto. Building sewer piping systems designed for grades of less than one (1) percent shall be designed by a registered civil engineer. The engineer shall be responsible for supervising the installation and shall certify in writing that the sewer installation is in compliance with the Citv_approved plan, relative to line and grade. SECTION 28: That 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, 2819 2013 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 -2419 2013 edition of the "Mechanical Code" shall also be construed as amending the applicable provision of the 2918 2013 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 29: The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares that adoption of section 8 -570 amending California Mechanical Code Section 602.1 is necessary because of corrosion related to the high seasonal humidity in this coastal area which prevents moisture collecting in flexible ducting of evaporative cooling systems from draining and evaporating, contributing to the deterioration of the ductwork thereby endangering person's health and the environment. Ordinance No, NS -XXXX 75A -38 Page 24 of 84 SECTION 30: That section 8 -570 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -570. Ducts -- Material (Section 602.1). Section 602.1 of the mechanical code is amended to read as follows: 602.1 General. Supply air, return air, and outside air for heating, cooling, or evaporative cooling systems shall be conducted through duct systems constructed of metal as set fafth in the in accordance with SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, or anetheF approved duet eenStMetien standard. Rectangular ducts ,n-��two (2) inches w.g. shall comply with the SMACNA HVAC ANSYSMAGNA 006 2006 HVAG Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, or another appFE)Yed duet 8Gn6#UGtiGR standard. Ducts, plenums, and fittings may shall be permitted to be constructed of concrete, clay, or ceramics when installed in the ground or in a concrete slab, provided the joints are tightly sealed. In other than Group A, E, H, I, L, and R occupancies, high -rise buildings, and other applications listed in Section 1.11.0 regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, corridors shall not be used to convey air to or from rooms if the corridor is required be of fire - resistive construction per the in accordance with the Building Code. In Group A, E, H, I, L, and R occupancies, high -rise buildings, and other applications listed in Section 1. 11.0 regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, corridors shall not be used to convey air to or from rooms except where permitted in accordance with Section 1018.5 of the California Building Code. Exception: [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] (See Section 407.4.1.3). Not permitted for [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Concealed building spaces or independent construction within buildings racy shall be permitted to be used as ducts or plenums. When gypsum products are exposed in ducts or plenums, the air temperature shall be restricted to a range from 50 °F (10 °C) to 125 °F (52 0C), and moisture content shall be controlled so that the material is not adversely affected. For the purpose of this section, gypsum products shall not be exposed in ducts serving as supply from evaporative coolers, and in other air - handling systems regulated by this chapter when the temperature of the gypsum product will be below the dew point temperature. See Chapter 8 for limitations on combustion products venting systems extending into or through ducts or plenums. Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -39 Page 25 of 84 See Chapter 5 for limitations on environmental air systems exhaust ducts extending into or through ducts or plenums. Exhaust ducts under positive pressure and venting systems shall not extend into or pass through ducts or plenums. For appliance vents and chimneys, see Chapter 8. EXCEPTION: Supply air duct, on the discharge side of an evaporative cooler, shall be conducted through rigid metal ducts constructed as set forth in SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, standard; and unless prohibited by structural conditions shall be graded in the direction of the supply outlet. Factory-made air ducts complying with U.L. Standard No. 181 shall be limited to installation in a vertical position only. Note: Vertical shall be defined as not more than forty -five (45) degrees from the vertical. SECTION 31: That 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 2848 2013 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 -2018 2013 edition of the "Electrical Code" shall also be construed as amending the applicable provision of the 2848 2013 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. SECTION 32: The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares that adoption of section 8 -942 amending California Electrical Code Section 334.12 is necessary because earthquakes are a common occurrence in the local area; Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -40 Page 26 of 84 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 33: That section 8 -942 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended such that it reads as follows: Sec. 8 -942. Uses not permitted (Section 334.92). Section 334.12 of the California Electrical Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 334.12. Uses Not Permitted. (A) Types NM, NMC and LAMS. Types NM, NMC and NMS cables shall not be permitted as follows: . • • _ _ T .rrr.�rrrT r. habitable floor level in an existing one family dweRiF@-. 2. Exposed in dropped or suspended ceilings in other than one - and two- family and multifamily dwellings 3. As service - entrance cable 4. In any nonresidential building or structure 5. In heisiways theatres and similar locations except where permitted in 518.4(8) motion picture studios 7. In storage battery rooms Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -41 Page 27 of 84 8. In hoist ways or on elevators or escalators 9. Embedded in poured cement concrete, or aggregate. 10. In hazardous (classified) locations, except where specifically permitted by other articles in this Code. (B) Types NM and NMS. Types NM and NMS cables shall not be installed in the following: 1. Where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors 2. Where embedded in masonry, concrete, adobe, fill, or plaster 3. In a shallow chase in masonry, concrete, or adobe and covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finish 4. In wet or damp locations SECTION 34: That 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 2899 2012 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 -2999 2012 edition of the "Property Maintenance Code" shall also be construed as amending the applicable provision of the 2999 2012 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. (a) Section 302.8 of the Property Maintenance Code is amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. NS -XXXX 75A -42 Page 28 of 84