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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-084
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 ENERGY 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 follows:
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 California Plumbing Code, the California
Mechanical Code, California Energy 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
(OCFA) 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, 2016
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Edition, the California Plumbing Code, 2016 Edition, the California Mechanical Code, 2016
Edition, the California Electrical Code, 2016 Edition, the California Existing Building Code,
2016 Edition, California Energy Code, 2016 Edition, and the California Fire Code, 2016
Edition, are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Santa Ana.
Section 3. Amendments to the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code, the
2016 Edition of the California Residential Code, and the 2016 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 will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident
scene.
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.
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
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sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as
much as 50 to 75 percent.
II. Topographical conditions
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.
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
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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.
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 2016 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:
BUILDING
CODE SECTION
TITLE (Clarification)
FINDINGS 1,11,111
105.1
Permits required
Admin
105.3.2
Time Limitation of Application
Admin
111
Certificate of Occupancy
Admin
202
General definitions (Spark Arrester)
Admin
903.2
Where required (Sprinklers)
II & III -B
903.2.8
Group R (Sprinklers)
II -B & III -B
903.3.5.3
Hydraulically calculated systems
I & II
Chapter 35
Reference Standards
2016 NFPA 13 (Sprinkler Systems)
Admin, II &111
2016 NFPA 13D (Single Family Sprinkler
Systems)
II & III
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BUILDING
CODE SECTION
TITLE (Clarification)
FINDINGS 1,11,111
R202
2013 NFPA 14 (Standpipe Systems)
II & III
R301.9
2016 NFPA 24 (Underground Water
Supply Systems)
II & III
J103.2
Grading Permit Exemption
Admin, II &111
Section 5. The following specific amendments to the sections of the 2016 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
CODE SECTION
TITLE (Clarification)
FINDINGS 1,11,111
R202
General definitions (Spark Arrester)
Admin
R301.9
Development on or near land containing
or emitting toxic, combustible or
flammable liquids, gases or vapors
III
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
III
R313.3.6.2.2
Calculation procedures
III
R319
Site Address
II
R337.1.3
Application
Admin, II &111
R337.1.6
Fuel modification requirements for new
construction
I & II
R1001.13
Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings
I & II
R1001.13.1
Gas - fueled devices
I & II
R1001.13.2
Devices using wood
I & II
R1001.13.3
Devices using wood, where prohibited
I & II
Chapter 44
Reference Standards
2016 NFPA 13 (Sprinkler Systems)
Admin, II & III
2016 NFPA 13 -D (Single Family
Sprinkler Systems)
II & III
Appendix O
Vehicular Gates
II & III
Section 6. The following specific amendments to the sections of the 2016 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
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corresponding findings in Section 3 of this resolution as listed below:
FIRE CODE
SECTION
TITLE (Clarification)
FINDINGS 1,11,111
109.4
Violation penalties
Administrative
109.4.2
Infraction & Misdemeanor
Administrative
202
General definitions
Administrative
304.1.2
OCFA Vegetation Management
1
305.6
Hazardous conditions
I & II
305.7
Disposal of rubbish
I & II
307
Fire Pits, Fire Rings, & Outdoor Fireplaces
Administrative
307.6.1
Gas- fueled devices
I & II
307.6.2
Devices using wood or fuels other than
natural gas or LPG
I & II
307.6.2.1
Where prohibited
I & II
309.2.1
Indoor charging of electric cars
Administrative
320
Fuel modification requirements for new
construction
I
321
Clearance of brush or vegetation growth
from roadways
I
322
Unusual circumstances
Administrative
323
Use of equipment
I
323.1
Spark arresters
I
324
Sky Lanterns or similar devices
I & II
407.5
Hazardous material inventory statement
I & II
501.1
Scope
Administrative, I, II
& III
510.1
Emergency responder radio coverage
Administrative
510.4.2.2
Technical Criteria
Administrative
510.5.1
Approval prior to installation
Administrative
510.5.2
Minimum qualification of personnel
Administrative
510.5.3
Acceptance test procedure
Administrative
510.6.1
Testing and proof of compliance
Administrative
903.2
Where required (Sprinklers)
I, II & III
903.2.8
Group R (Sprinklers)
I, II & III
903.3.5.3
Hydraulically calculated systems
I & II
2801.2
Permit
Administrative
2808.2
Storage site
Administrative
2808.3
Size of piles
I
2808.4
Pile separation
I
2808.7
Pile fire protection
I
2808.9
Material - handling equipment
1
2808.11
Temperature control
I
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FIRE CODE
SECTION
TITLE (Clarification)
FINDINGS 1,11,111
2808.11.1
Pile temperature control
I
2808.11.2
New material temperature control
1
2808.12
Water availability for piles
1
2808.13
Tipping area
1
2808.14
Emergency contact
Administrative
4906.3
OCFA Vegetation Management Guideline
1
4908
Fuel modification requirements for new
construction
I
5001.5.2
Hazardous materials inventory statement
Administrative
5003.1.1.1
Extremely hazardous substances
I & III
5608.2
Retail fireworks
Administrative
5608.3
Application for permit
Administrative
Chapter 80
Reference Standards
N/A
2016 NFPA 13 (Sprinkler Systems)
Administrative, II &
III
2016 NFPA 13 -D (Single Family
Sprinkler Systems)
I & II
2013 NFPA 14 (Standpipe Systems)
Administrative
2016 NFPA 24 (Underground Water
Supply Systems)
Administrative & III
Section 8. The aforementioned amendments have been incorporated in detail
in Ordinance NS -2905.
Section 9. Additional amendments have been made to the relevant California
Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy 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 Orange County 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 2016 -084 and Ordinance NS-
2905 with the California Building Standards Commission as required by Health and
Safety Code Section 17958.7.
Section 11. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption.
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ADOPTED this 15h day of November, 2016.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
By: �_ a�-titr �_.✓
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers Martinez Pulido Reyna, Tinaiero (4)
NOES: Councilmembers None (0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Amezcua Benavides, Sarmiento (3
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2016 -084 to be the original resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on November 15th , 2016.
Maria D. Huizar
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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