HomeMy WebLinkAbout71.157 ORDINANCE N0. 71. 157
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA ADOPTING
THE 1994 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE, PLUMBING CODE, 1993 EDITION OF THE ELECTRICAL
CODE, FIRE CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
AND THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE.
The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains
as follows:
SECTION 1: Article 16-10 of the City Code is hereby deleted in
full.
SECTION 2. Article 16-15 of the City code is hereby amended in
it's entirety to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 16-15"
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
16-15.010 Adoption of the California Building Code
16-15.020 Additions, deletions and amendments
16-15.030 Section 105 sanended concerning Board of Appeals
16-15.040 Section 106.4.2 and 106.4.4 amended concerning
plans and expiration.
16-15.050 Section 107.2 amended concerning permit fees
16-15.060 Section 107.3 amended concerning plan review fees.
16-15.070 Section 107.5.2 amended concerning investigation
fees
16-15.080 Section 302.4 amended concerning occupancy
inspection
16-15.090 Section 403.2.1.1 added concerning automatic fire
sprinklers
16-15.100 Section 1806 added concerning reinforcement
16-15.110 Section 1503.1 added concerning roof covering
16-15.120 Section 1923.1 amended concerning concrete slabs
16-15.130 Section 2317.3 added concerning under floor
clearance
16-15.140 Section 2326.11.3, item 7, amended concerning
gypsum board
16-15.150 Table A-33-A amended concerning grading plan check
fees '-'
16-15.160 Table A-33-B amended concerning grading permit
fees
16-15.170 Section 3311 of Appendix 33 amended concerning
grading bonds
16-15.180 Section 3316 of Appendix 33 amended concerning
erosion control
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16-15.190 Section 3319 added to Appendix 33 concerning
general provisions
16-15.200 Section 3309.1.1 added concerning general
requirements
16-15.210 Section 3309.4 added to Appendix 33 concerning
grading permit requirements
16-15.220 Section 3315 of Appendix 33 amended concerning
drainage and terracing
16-15.230 Section 3309.3 of Appendix 33 amended concerning
grading designation
16-15.240 Section 3319 of Appendix 33 added concerning
driveways
16-15.250 Section 3320 added to Appendix 33 concerning
stockpiling
§16-15.010 Adoption of California Building Code.
The 1994 Edition of the California Building Code Vol I, Vol
II and Voi III, including Appendix Chapters 3, 4 Div. I, 15, 31
Div. II,. 31 Div III, and 33 only, as compiled and published by
the International Conference of Building Officials and amended by
the State of California, hereinafter referred to as the "Building
Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and examination
by the public in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby referred
to and, except as to additions, deletions and amendments
hereinafter noted, such Code is hereby adopted and made a part
hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall
be the Building Code of the City.
~16-15.020 Additions, deletions and Amendments
The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this
article are hereby made to the Building Code, as adopted by
reference in section 16-15.010.
§16-15.030 Section 105 amended concerning Board of Appeals.
Section 105 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 105 Board of Appeals. In order to determine the
suitability of alternate materials and methods of
construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations
of the technical codes, there shall be and is hereby created
a Board of Appeals consisting of the City Engineer, the
Chief Building Inspector and one other member to be
appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its
pleasure. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for
conducting its business and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy
to the City Manager.
§16-15.040 Section 106.4.2 is amended concerning Retention of
Plans.
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Section 106.4.2 and 106.4.4 of the Building Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 106.4.2. Retention of Plans. One set of reviewed plans
and specifications shall be returned to the applicant and
shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all
times during which the work authorized thereby is in
progress. One set of reviewed plans, specifications and
computations shall be retained by the building official as
part of his permanent records.
Sec. 106.4.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building
official under the provisions of the technical codes shall
expire by limitation and become null and void, if the
building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced
within one hundred eighty days from the date of such permit,
or if the building or work authorized by such permit is
suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is
commenced for a period of one hundred eighty days, or if the
permittee fails or refuses to request an inspection pursuant
to this Code within any period of one hundred eighty
consecutive days after the work authorized by the permit is
commenced. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit
shall be first obtained to do so, provided no changes have
been made or will be made in the original plans and
specifications for such work; and provided further that such
suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. The fee
for issuance of such new permit shall be one-half of the
full permit fee if the new permit is issued within one
hundred eighty days after expiration of the prior permit, or
the full permit fee if the new permit is issued more than
one hundred eighty days after such expiration, based upon
the fee schedule adopted by the City Council as of the time
the new permit is issued; provided, however, upon written
request by the applicant showing, to the satisfaction of the
building official, that the prior permit expired as a result
of exceptional circumstances beyond the reasonable control
of the applicant, the building official may waive the
payment of a fee for issuance of the new permit.
Where a permit has expired in accord with the foregoing, and
the building, structure, or other work authorized by such
permit has not been completed, if a new permit for such work
is not obtained within thirty days thereafter, said
building, structure, or work shall be conclusively presumed
to be abandoned and a hazard to the public health, safety
and welfare, and subject to all of the provisions of Section
102 of Chapter 2 of this Code.
§16-15.050 Section 107.2 amended concerning Permit Fees.
Section 107.2 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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Sec. 107.2 Permit Fees. The amount of the fees to be paid
for each permit shall be established by resolution of the
City Council.
~16-15.060 Section 107.3 is amended concerning Plan Review Fees.
Section 107.3 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 107.3 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are
required to be submitted by Section 106.3.2, a plan review
fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be
established by resolution of the City Council.
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require
additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall
be charged as established by resolution of the City Council.
~16.15.070 Section 107.5.2 is amended concerning Investigation
Fees.
Section 107.5.2 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 107.5.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the
permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is
then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be
equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code.
The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the
minimum fee set forth in the permit fee schedule established
by resolution of the City Council. The payment of such
investigation fee shall not exempt any person from
compliance with all other provisions of this code or the
technical codes nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
§16-15.080 Section 302.4 is amended concerning occupancy
separations.
Section 302.4 exception 3 of the Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
Exception 3. In the one-hour occupancy separation between a
Group R, Division 3 and U Occupancy, the separation may be
limited to the installation of materials approved for
one-hour fire-resistive construction and a self-closing,
tight-fitting solid wood door 1-3/8 inches in thickness will
be permitted in lieu of a one-hour fire assembly. Fire
dampers need not be installed in air ducts passing through
the wall, floor or ceiling separating a Group R, Division 3
Occupancy from a Group M Occupancy, provided such ducts
within the Group M Occupancy are constructed of steel having
a thickness not less than 0.019 inch (No. 26 galvanized
steel gauge) and have no openings into the Group M
Occupancy. In remodel work, the one hour separation shall be
limited to the attic separation areas only and the
installation of a tight-fitting solid wood door 1-3/8 inches
in thickness with a self-closing device.
§16-15.090 Section 403.2.1.1 is added concerning Automatic
Sprinklers.
Section 403.2.1.1 is hereby added to the Building Code, to read
as follows:
Sec. 403.2.~.1 Garage Sprinklers. In each of the following
cases, a garage for the parking of motor vehicles shall be
equipped with an automatic sprinkler system:
1. Any newly constructed attached or detached garage.
2. Any existing garage that constitutes a portion of an
existing dwelling which is altered, added to, or expanded so
as to increase the floor space under roof by fifty percent
or more of the amount of floor space under roof immediately
prior to such alteration, repair, addition, or expansion.
For the purposes of this paragraph, any alteration, repair,
addition or expansion shall be considered as equalling or
exceeding the above fifty percent limit where the work of
construction or improvement is done at different time
intervals requiring two or more building permits within a
period of five years after completion of the first
improvement, where although each is for a project
encompassing an addition of less than fifty percent of
increased floor space, but which when combined with other
expansions during said five year period of time, increased
the amount of floor space under roof by fifty percent or
more of that amount which existed immediately prior to the
commencement of the first of the several alterations,
repairs, additions or expansions.
3. Any existing garage which is altered, added to, or
expanded so as to increase the size of such garage by either
200 or more square feet or thirty-three or more percent of
the original size, whichever is less.
The area of a garage shall include all contiguous areas
within the structure utilized for workshop or storage
purposes which are not constructed as habitable space in
accordance with the requirements of this Code, whether or
not such contiguous areas are designed or utilized for the
storage of motor.vehicles.
Any automatic sprinkler system installed pursuant to this
Section shall comply with the standards set forth in
National Fire Protection Association Document 13D.
All garage sprinkler systems installed pursuant to this
Section shall be equipped with water flow switches that are
connected to audible warning devices of sufficient number
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and adequately located within the dwelling so as to cause,
when activated, a level of audibility of not less than
fifteen decibels above ambient noise levels measured four
feet above the floor with bedroom doors closed. If the
dwelling serviced by the garage in which a sprinkler system
is being installed is required to be equipped with an early
warning fire alarm system pursuant to Chapter 16, Article
16-60 of the Saratoga City Code, the water flow switches
referred to herein shall also be connected to the digital
alarm communicator transmitter or the fire alarm control
panel described in Section 16-60.020 of said Code. However,
if the dwelling serviced by the garage is not equipped with
such early warning fire alarm system, the water flow
switches shall be connected to an outside audible alarm that
will cause, when activated, a level of audibility at the
property line nearest to the alarm of not less than fifteen
decibels above the ambient noise level at such property
line. The provisions contained herein shall apply to both
attached and detached garages.
~16-15.100 Section 1806 is added concerning Reinforcement.
Section 1806, first paragraph, is hereby added to the Building
Code, to read as follows:
Sec. 1806 Reinforcement. A minimum of two one-half inch bars
of metal reinforcement placed continuous in foundations
shall be required for Group R and M occupancies without
engineering design.
§16-15.110 Section 1503.1 added concerning Roof Covering.
Section 1503.1 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 1503.1 Roof Covering. Roofs shall be as specified in
this code and as otherwise required by this chapter.
The foregoing provisions notwithstanding, roof coverings on
all buildings and structures hereafter erected or
constructed in a designated hazardous fire area in the City,
shall be fire-retardant, or shall comply with the standards
established for Class A or B prepared or built-up roofing.
All replacement roofs for existing buildings and structures
in a hazardous fire area shall comply with this requirement,
except that a replacement of less than 10 percent of the
total roof area shall be exempt.
§16-15.120 Section 1923.1 is amended concerning Concrete Slabs.
Section 1923.1 of the Building code is hereby amended to read ad
follows:
Sec. 1923.1 General. The minimum thickness of concrete
floor slabs supported directly on the ground shall be not
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less than 3-1/2". The slab shall be reinforced with not
less than six inches ten-gage wire mesh or an approved
alternate installed at mid height of the slab.
§16-15,130 Section 2516(n) is added concerning under floor
clearance.
Section 2317.3 is hereby added to the Building Code, to read as
follows:
Sec. 2317.3 Under floor clearance. Unless otherwise approved
by the building official, the minimum under floor clearances
between the bottom of the floor joists, and/or girders,
shall not be less than 18 inches to exposed ground in crawl
spaces or excavated or unexcavated areas located within the
periphery of the building foundation.
~16-15.140 Section 2326.11.3, Item 7, is amended concerning
Gypsum Board.
Section 2326.11.3, Item 7, of the Building Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 2326.11.3, Item 7. Portland cement plaster on studs
spaced 16 inches on center installed in accordance with
Table No. 47-I. Limited to single story R-3 and U-1
occupancies.
§16-15.150 Table A-33-A of Appendix Chapter 33 is amended
concerning Plan Check Fees.
Table A-33-A of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
Table A-33-A
Plan checking fee. For excavation and fill on the same site,
the fee shall be based on the total combined volume of the
excavation and fill, whichever is greater. Before accepting
a set of plans and specifications for checking, the building
official shall collect a plan checking fee in an amount as
established from time to time by resolution of the City
Council. Separate permits and fees shall apply to retaining
walls or major drainage structures, as indicated elsewhere
in this Code. There shall be no separate charge for standard
terrace drains and similar facilities. The plan checking fee
for a grading permit authorizing additional work to that
under a valid permit shall be the difference between the fee
paid for the original permit and the fee shown for the
entire project.
§16-25.160 Table A-33-B is amended concerning Grading permit
Fees.
Table A-33-B of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as
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follows:
1. Grading permit fees. A fee for each grading permit shall
be paid to the building official, in such amount as
established from time to time by resolution of the City
Council. The fee for a grading permit authorizing additional
work to that under a valid permit shall be the difference
between the fee paid for the original permit and the fee
shown for the entire project.
2. Special fees. The building official may engage the
services of geologists, engineering geologists, soils
engineers, foresters, and landscape architects as he
determines to be necessary to review grading plans and
activities. The cost of such services shall be charged to
and paid by the applicant.
§16-15.170 Section 3311 of Appendix Chapter 33 amended concerning
Grading Bonds.
Section 3311 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 3311 Grading Bonds. Every permittee shall be required
to post a cash or surety bond with the City in an amount
sufficient to cover the cost of the grading project,
including corrective work necessary to eliminate any
hazardous conditions, to insure that the work will be
completed strictly in accord with the approved plans and
specifications. Each bond shall insure that the permittee
shall comply with all the provisions of this Code and all
other applicable laws and ordinances, that he will comply
with all the terms and conditions of the permit to the
satisfaction of the building official and that he will
complete the work within the time limits as specified in the
permit. In the event of any failure to complete the work or
failure to comply with all the conditions and terms of the
permit, the building official may order the work required by
the permit to be completed to his satisfaction, and the
surety shall continue to be firmly bound under a continuing
obligation for the payment of all necessary costs and
expenses that may be incurred or expended by the City in
causing all such work to be done, including engineering fees
and attorney's fees.
§16-15.180 Section 3316 of Appendix Chapter 33 amended concerning
Erosion Control.
Section 3316 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 3316.1 Slopes. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall
be prepared and maintained to control against erosion.
All cut and fill surfaces subject to erosion shall be
planted with ground cover which is compatible with the
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natural ground covers in the City and which will thrive
with little maintenance. Earth slopes shall be contour
graded to encourage landscaping. Cut and fill along
public roads may be required to be landscaped to blend
into the natural surroundings. Plants used shall be at
heights which will not obstruct vehicular sight
distances on City streets, as determined by the building
official. All plant materials shall be satisfactory to
the building official. The protection of the slopes
shall be installed as soon as practicable and prior to
calling for final grading approval. When cut slopes are
determined by the building official not to be subject to
erosion due to the erosion resistant character of the
materials, planting precautions may be omitted.
Sec. 3316.2 Other devices. Where necessary, check dams,
cribbing, riprap or other methods shall be employed to
control erosion and provide safety.
~16-15,190 Section 3319 is added to Appendix Chapter 33
concerning General Provisions.
Section 3319 is added to Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building
Code, to read as follows:
Sec. 3319 Restricted hours. a) Unless specifically
exempted, grading will be restricted to the hours between
7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except in
the event of an emergency which imperils the public safety.
The building official may grant an exemption upon his
determination of an emergency.
(b) Dust and dirt control. Graded surfaces shall be
wetted or suitable contained to prevent public nuisance
from dust or spillage on City streets or adjacent
properties. Equipment, materials and roadways on the site
shall be used in a manner or treated to prevent excessive
dust conditions.
(c) Effect of prior site development plan approval. Where a
site development plan has already been approved by the
advisory agency under Section 14-25.100 of the Subdivision
Ordinance, and such site development plan has been made a
part of the improvement plans, the improvement agreements
and the bonding requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance,
and final map has been approved and recorded, the
requirements of this Code relating to plans and
specifications, geologic engineering reports, soil
engineering reports and bonds shall be deemed to have been
complied with as to any excavation or grading work done in
accord with such previously approved site development plan.
In the event of any change in the site development plan as
to any lot, site or parcel from the approved site
development plan, the provisions of this Code shall
thereafter be applicable, and a separate grading plan,
grading permit, permit fee and bond shall be required
therefor.
(d) Special precautions. If the building official
determines by inspection that the nature of the formation
is such that further work as authorized by the existing
permit is likely to endanger any property or public way,
the building official may, as a condition of work, require
reasonable safety precautions to avoid the likelihood of
danger. Such measures as flatter exposed slopes,
additional drainage facilities, berm, terracing,
compaction, cribbing or installation of plant materials for
erosion control may be required. If storm damage is
anticipated, work may be stopped until temporary planting,
structures or other temporary measures have been taken to
control erosion and protect adjoining property.
(e) Damaging graded lands. No person shall directly or
indirectly damage or destroy any ground cover, planting,
berm, drains, drainage terraces, ditches, swales, riprap
or other drainage structures and erosion controls which are
planted or constructed pursuant to this Code, or in accord
with any of the regulations or requirements of the building
official or the Planning Commission, or pursuant to any
site development plan filed in accord with the Subdivision
Ordinance of the City.
(f) Compliance with other ordinances. The building
official shall not issue a grading permit for any grading
as a building lot or site unless all proposed uses shown on
the grading plans for the lot or site will comply with all
applicable provisions of both the Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Ordinance of the City, and with all other
provisions of this Code, or unless such grading and the
proposed uses are consistent with the General Plan. Any
grading permit issued in violation of this Section shall be
void and of no force and effect.
§16-15.200 Section 3309.1.1 is added concerning General
Requirement.
Section 3309.1.1 is hereby added to the Building Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 3309.1.1 General Requirements. Notwithstanding any
provision of the Building Code to the contrary, a grading
permit shall be required for any increase or decrease in
the elevation of any portion of a lot by more than one foot,
except for changes in elevation for the construction or
installation of any building foundation, basement, pool or
other structure for which a building permit has been issued
by the City and the excavated material is removed from the
site.
§16-15.210 Section 3309.4 of Appendix Chapter 33 is added
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concerning grading permit requirements.
Subsections (8}, (9), (10) and (11) are added to Section 3309.4
of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code to read as follows:
{8) Location of any buildings or structures and trees over
twelve inches in diameter, as measured twenty-four inches
from natural grade, on the property where the work is to be
performed and the location of any buildings or structures
on lands of adjacent owners which are within the minimum
setback of the adjacent property, as specified in the
City's zoning regulations, or which may be affected by the
proposed grading operations grading operations.
Specifications shall contain information covering
construction and material requirements.
(9) Estimate of the quantity of excavation or fill involved
and estimated commencement and completion dates.
(10) Indication of the area of vegetation to be removed.
(11) Provisions fo~ erosion control. (Amended by Ord.
71.109 § 2 (part), 1992)
§16-15.220 Section 3315 of Appendix Chapter 33 amended
concerning drainage and terracing.
Subsections (f) and (g) are added to Section 3315 of Appendix
Chapter 33 to read as follows:
{f) Each lot and building site shall be graded to drain all
storm and other surface waters to the nearest storm drain
or other drainage outlet approved by the building official.
All runoff from roofs, decking, paving and other surface
water collectors, whether natural or artificial, may be
required by the building official to be centrally collected
and drained through enclosed pipe or other conduit to on-
site or off-site drainage outlets or storm drains.
(g) The plans and specifications required by Section 302(b)
of the Building Code shall include a drainage plan
depicting thereon both existing and proposed grades, and
all proposed drainage facilities, unless such requirement
is waived by the building official. All grading and
drainage facilities shall be completed and installed prior
to final inspection, and the building official may require
certification from the owner, the contractor or qualified
engineer, that all finished grades are in compliance with
the approved plans. Neither approval of such drainage
plans nor approval of the completed facilities on final
inspection shall constitute any representation as to the
adequacy of soil or slope stability, nor adequacy of
surface or sub-surface drainage controls, nor that any soil
or water-related damage will occur to the site or to any
adjoining property. Maintenance of all on-site drainage
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facilities, whether or not ultimately connected to a public
storm drain, shall be the sole responsibility of the
property owner and not the City. (Amended by Ord. 71.109 §
2 (part), 1992)
§16-15.230 Section 3309~3 of appendix Chapter 33 amended
concerning grading designation.
Seotion 3309.3 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
(b) Grading Designation. All grading in excess of 1,000
cubic yards shall be performed in accordance with the
approved grading plan prepared by a civil engineer, and
shall be designated as "engineered grading." Grading
involving less than 1,000 cubic yards shall be designated
as "regular grading" unless the permittee, with the
approval of the building official, chooses to have the
grading performed as "engineered grading." (Amended by
Ord. 71.109 § 2 (part), 1992)
§16-15.240 Section 3319 added to Appendix Chapter 33 concerning
driveways.
Section 3319 is added to Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building
Code, to read as follows:
Sec. 3319. Driveways. Unless otherwise recommended in the
approved soil engineering or geology report, driveways
shall conform to the provisions of this Section.
(a} Gradient. Maximum driveway gradient shall not exceed
eighteen percent for more than fifty feet.
(b) Construction standards
1. Driveways to structures with less than a thirty-five
foot setback have no conditions placed on their
construction.
2. Driveways to structures with more than a thirty-five
foot setback shall comply with the following conditions:
a. The driveway must be at least fourteen feet wide with a
one foot shoulder on each side.
b. The driveway must have a minimum curve radius of forty-
two feet.
c. If the finished surface slope is twelve and one-half
percent or less, the driveway must have at least a six inch
aggregate base and a double-coat oil and screening surface.
d. if the finished surface slope is twelve and one-half to
fifteen percent slope, the driveway must have at least a
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six inch aggregate base and a two inch asphalt concrete
surface.
e. If the finished surface slope is fifteen to eighteen
percent, the driveway must have at least a six inch
aggregate base and four inch rough-surface concrete
surface.
f. A turnaround at the end of a driveway must have at least
a thirty-two foot radius or an equivalent approved by the
fire department.
g. The driveway must have a centerline perpendicular to the
street right-of-way at the point of their intersection or
present a minimum forty-two foot effective inside radius to
vehicles departing or entering the public street from both
sides.
3. All bridges and driveway structures shall be designed to
sustain a minimum of thirty-five thousand pounds dynamic
loading. (Amended by 0rd. 71.109 § (part), 1992)
§16-15.250 Section 3320 added to Appendix Chapter 33 concerning
stockpiling.
Section 3320 is added to Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building
Code, to read as follows:
Sec. 3320. Stockpiling
(a) If the grading consists only of the depositing and
storing of fill material on a site, the building official
may issue a temporary grading permit, to be designated a
stockpiling permit, permitting the stockpiling of such fill
materials without complete compaction, for a limited period
of time. The building official shall determine the
location, amount and length of time stockpiled material may
remain on a site.
(b) The building official shall require a cash bond from
the applicant, as a condition precedent to the issuance of
a stockpiling permit, guaranteeing the removal or the
ultimate proper compaction of the fill material. No plan
checking fee shall be required for a stockpiling permit,
except at such time as, at the expiration of such
stockpiling, the permittee submits plans to obtain a
grading permit to complete the installation and compaction
of such fill material. (Amended by Ord. 71.109 § (part},
1992}
Section 3: Article 16-20 of the city code is amended in it's
entirety to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 16-20"
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FIRE CODE
Sections:
16-20.010 Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code.
16-20.020 Additions, deletions and amendments.
16-20.030 Section 103.3.2.3 is added concerning Final Inspection.
16-20.040 Section 103.3.2.4 is added concerning Training.
16-20.050 Section 103.4.7 is added concerningAbatement of Hazard.
16-20.060 Section 105.2.1.1 added concerning Permit Fees.
16-20.070 Section 105.8.f.6 is added concerning Fire Protection
Systems.
16-20.080 Section 105.8.i.1 is added concerning Institutional.
16-20.090 Table 105-A is amended concerning Amounts of Compressed
Gases.
16-20.100 Section 209-H is added concerning Hazardous Materials
Business Plan.
16-20.110 Section 214-M is added concerning Moderately Toxic Gas.
16-20.120 Section 220-S is added concerning Storage Facility.
16-20.130 Section 903.3 is amended concerning Water Supplies and
Fire Hydrants.
16-20.140 Section 1001.11 is added concerning Fire-Protection
Systems and Equipment.
16-20.150 Section 1003.1.4 is added concerning Fire Extinguishing
Systems.
16-20.160 Section 1004.6 is added concerning Standpipes.
16-20.170 Table 1004-A is amended concerning Standpipe Required
Systems.
16-20.180 Section 1007.3.3.3.5 is added concerning Fire Alarm
Systems.
16-20.190 Section 2501.18.2 is amended concerning Requirement for
Use of Candles and other open-Flame Devices.
16-20.200 Section 5202.4.3.2, first and second paragraphs, are
amended concerning Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing
Stations.
16-20.210 Section 5204.5.2.1 is added concerning Storage Limits.
16-20.220 Section 6301 is amended concerning Refrigeration.
16-20.230 Section 7401.6.4 is amended concerning Compressed Gases.
16-20.240 Section 7701.7.2 is amended concerning Explosive
Materials.
16-20.250 Section 7901.1.1.1 is added concerning Flammable and
Combustible Liquids.
16-20.260 Section 7901.8.1 is amended concerning General
Requirements.
16-20.270 Section 7901.11.1.1 is amended concerning Piping, Valves,
Fittings and Related Equipment.
16-20.280 Section 7901.3.2 is deleted concerning Plans.
16-20.290 Section 7902.2.2.1 is amended concerning Location of
Tanks.
16-20.300 Section 8001.1.1 first paragraph, is amended concerning
Hazardous Materials.
16-20.310 Section 8001.1.1.1 is added concerning General Safety.
16-20.320 Section 8001.2.2 is amended concerning Definitions.
16-20.330 Section 8001.3.2, first paragraph, is amended concerning
Hazardous Materials Management Plan.
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16-20.340 Section 8001.4.2.1 is added concerning Orifices.
16-20.350 Section 8001.4.3.2 is amended concerning Design and
Construction.
16-20.360 Section 8001.4.3.3 is amended concerning Supply Piping.
16-20.370 Section 8001.5.2.2 is amended concerning Notification.
16-20.380 Section 8001.7 is amended concerning Identification
Signs.
16-20.390 Section 8001.4.7.4 is added concerning Annual
Maintenance.
16-20.400 Section 8001.9.8 is amended concerning Separation of
Hazardous Materials.
16-20.410 Section 8001.10.1.1 is added concerning Facility
Transport.
16-20.420 Section 8001.10.1.2 is added concerning Transport Safety.
16-20.430 Section 8001.12.3.3 is amended concerning Height.
16-20.440 Section 8001.14.5 is added concerning Containment.
16-20.450 Section 8001.14.6 is added concerning Highly Toxic and
Toxic Gases.
16-20.460 Section 8001.15 is added concerning Moderately Toxic
Gases.
16-20.470 Section 8001.16 is added concerning Maximum Threshold
Quantity.
16-20.480 Section 8003.1 is amended concerning General
Requirements.
16-20.490 Section 8003.1.7.4 is amended concerning Secondary
Containment.
16-20.500 Section 8003.1.14.1 is amended concerning general
Requirements.
16-20.510 Section 8003.3.1.3.1 is amended concerning Ventilated
Areas.
16-20.520 Section 8003.3.1.4 is amended concerning Emergency Power.
16-20.530 Section 8003.3.2.1 is amended concerning General
Requirements.
16-20.540 Section 8003.3.2.2.2 is amended concerning Distance
Limitations.
16-20.550 Section 8003.3.3.3.1 is added concerning Cylinder Leak
Tests.
16-20.560 Section 8003.3.3.4.1 is added concerning Excess Flow
Control.
16-20.570 Section 8004.1.1 is amended concerning Applicability.
16-20.580 Section 8004.1.19 is added concerning Emergency Plan.
16-20.590 Section 8202.1, third paragraph, is amended concerning
Permits and Plans.
16-20.600 Section 8204.2.1 is added concerning Established Limits.
16-20.610 Section 16.3 is added to Appendix II-A concerning
Firebreak Vegetation.
16-20.620 Section 25 is added to Appendix II-A concerning Roof
Coverings.
16-20.630 Section 26 is added to Appendix II-A concerning Hazardous
Fire Area Designations.
16-20.640 Section 5 is added to Appendix II-B concerning
Distribution of Fire Hydrants.
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§16-20.010 Adoption of Uniform Fire Code.
The 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, including
Appendices I-C, II-A, II- B, II-C, II-D, II-[, II-I, III-A, III-B,
III-D, IV-A, IV-B, V-A, VI-A, VI-B, and the 1994 Edition of the
Uniform Fire Code Standards, as published by the International
Conference of Building Officials and the International Fire Code
Institute, hereinafter referred to as the Fire Code, one copy of
which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the
office of the City Clerk, is hereby referred to and, except as to
additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, such Code is
hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set
forth in this Article, and shall be the Fire Code of the City.
§16-20.020 Additions, deletions and amendments.
(a} The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this
Article are hereby made to the Fire Code as adopted by reference in
Section 16-20.010.
(b) To the extent that any provisions of this Article, or the
Fire Code adopted herein by reference, constitute a modification or
change in the regulations otherwise contained in any uniform code,
as adopted by the City in this Chapter, it is hereby found and
determined that such modifications and changes are reasonably
necessary by reason of local conditions in the City, including the
existence of hazardous fire areas, larger home and garage sizes,
restricted traffic circulation and access to certain portions of
the City and areas having steep topography and heavy combustible
vegetation.
§16-20.030 Section 103.3.2.3 is added concerning Final
Inspection
Section 103.3.2.3 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 103.3.2.3 Final Inspection. No final inspection as to
all or any portion of a development shall be deemed
completed until the installation of the required facilities
and access ways have been completed and approved. No final
certificate of occupancy may be granted until the Fire
District issues notice of final clearance to the Building
Department.
~16-20.040 Section 103.3.2.4 is added concerning Training.
Section 103.3.2.4 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 103.3.2.4 Training. When required by the Chief, newly
constructed buildings shall be made available to the Fire
District for familiarization training operations prior to
occupancy. Additionally, instruction/operations manuals
and orientation presentations shall be provided by the
building owner when required by the Chief. This training
shall not delay occupancy of the building.
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§16-20.050 Section 103.4.7 is added concerning Abatement of
Hazard.
Section 103.4.7 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 103.4.7 Abatement of Hazards.
(a) The maintenance of real property in violation of
this code, or any order of the fire district pursuant
hereto, is declared to be a public nuisance and is
subject to abatement in accordance with Article 3-15
of the Saratoga City Code.
b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this Section, if real
property is maintained in violation of this code or any
order of the fire district pursuant hereto and such
violation constitutes, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, a
fire hazard of such nature that immediate action is required
to protect the public health, safety and welfare, the fire
district may apply the emergency nuisance abatement
procedure set forth in Article 3-20 of the Saratoga City
Code and take all necessary and immediate steps to abate the
hazard without prior notice to the occupant of the property.
In such event, the Fire Chief shall perform the duties of
the City Manager as described in said Article 3-20.
(c) The cost of any abatement may be collected through the
levy of a special assessment in accordance with the
applicable provisions of Article 3-15 or Article 3-20 of the
Saratoga City Code. Such procedure is not intended to be
exclusive and the City or the fire district may,
simultaneously or successively, exercise any other rights
and remedies provided by law.
§16-20.060 Section 105.2.1.1 added concerning Permit Fees.
Section 4.109 is hereby added to the Fire Code, to read as follows:
Sec. 4.109. Permit' fees. The City Council may, by resolution,
establish a schedule of fees to be charged and collected by
the City for the issuance of any such permits required under
the provisions of this code and for the checking and
inspecting services relative to these provisions. A copy of
such fee schedule shall be maintained in the office of the
City Clerk'and such other locations as may be deemed necessary
for public inspection.
§16-20.070 Section 105.8 f.6 is added concerning Fire
Protection Systems.
Section 105.8 f.6 of the Fire Code is hereby added to read as
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follows:
Sec. 105.8 f.6 Fire Protection Systems. Unless otherwise
herein noted, a permit shall be required to install,
alter or change any fire hydrant system, fire
extinguishing system or fire alarm system which was
previously required by permit.
§16-20.080 Section 105.8 i.1 is added concerning
Institutional.
Section 105.8 i.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 105.8 i.1 Institutional. It shall be unlawful to operate,
maintain or use any institutional facility until all state and
local laws and regulations governing safety from fire and
panic have been satisfactorily complied with and a permit for
such occupancy has been issued by the Fire Chief. As used
herein, the term institutional facility includes, but is not
limited to, hospital children's home, home or institution for
persons with physical or mental disabilities or illness, home
or institution for the care of aged or senile persons,
sanitarium, nursing or convalescent home, certified family
care homes, and day care nurseries, residential care hoes for
the elderly, nursing or convalescent homes, and halfway
houses.
§16-20.090 Table 105-A is amended concerning Amounts of
Compressed Gases.
TABLE 105-A of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
UFC TABLE 105 - A Permit Amounts For Compressed
Gases~
Type of Gas Amount (cubic Feet) x
0.0283 for M3
Corrosive 200
Flammable (except 200
cryogenic and liquefied
petroleum gases)
Highly Toxic Any Amount
Inert and simple 6,000
asphyxiant
Irritant 20.0
Moderately Toxic ~20
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Other Health Hazards 650
Oxidizing (including 504
oxygen)
Pyrophoric Any Amount
Radioactive Any Amount
Sensitizer 200
Toxic Any Amount
Unstable (reactive) Any Amount
~ See Articles 74, 80 and 82 for additional
requirements and exceptions.
~16-20.100 Section 209-H is added concerning Hazardous
Materials Business Plan.
Section 209-H is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows:
Sec. 209-H Hazardous materials Business Plan(HMBP).
HMBP is a written plan containing General Information,
Emergency Response Plan, Training Plan, Inventory Statement,
and Site Plan. Each section shall be in such form and
detail as required by the Chief and shall contain, at a
minimum, the information required pursuant to section 25500
et.seq. of the Health and Safety Code.
§16-20.110 Section 214-M is added concerning Moderately Toxic
Gas.
Section 214-M is hereby added to Fire Code to read as follows:
Sec. 214-M Moderately Toxic Gas. Moderately toxic gas is a
gas that has a median lethal concentration (LCS0) in the
air of more than 2,000 ppm but not more than 7,500 ppm by
volume of gas or vapor when administered by continues
inhalation for one hour, or less if death occurs within one
hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams
each.
~16-20.120 Section 220-S is added concerning Storage
Facility.
Section 220-S is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows:
Sec. 220-S STORAGE FACILITY. Storage facility is any
one or combination of tanks, sumps, wet floors, waste
treatment facilities, pipes, vaults or other portable or
fixed containers, used, or designed to be used, for the
storage of hazardous materials.
§16-20.130 Section 903.3 is amended concerning Water
Supplies and Fire Hydrants.
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Section 903.3 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 903.3 Water supplies and Fire Hydrants. Water
supply is allowed to consist of reservoirs, pressure
tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems
capable of providing the required fire flow. In setting
the requirements for fire flow, compliance with Appendix
III-A of this code shall be deemed adequate, except for
the following:
1. Buildings in excess of two (2} stories in height or 35
ft. in height, or that require a fire flow in excess of
2,000 gallons per minute shall be equipped throughout
with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
2. Where water supplies available for fire protection
do not meet the requirements of Appendix III-A, an
approved (approved refers to approval by the Fire
Chief) automatic sprinkler system installed
throughout the building will be an acceptable
alternate means of protection provided that a
sprinkler system is not otherwise required by the
Fire or Building Code.
~16-20.140 Section 1001.11 is added concerning Fire-
Protection Systems and Equipment.
Section 1001.11 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 1001.11 Tool Caches. Rooms containing fire fighting
equipment are required for all new buildings having
floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Such rooms shall be located as required by the Chief.
The costs associated with the construction of the room
and all original equipment costs are to be paid by the
building owner.
~16-20.150 Section 1003.1.4 is added concerning Fire
Extinguishing Systems.
Section 1003.1.4 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec 1003.1.4 Valves below grade. Valves for water type
fire protection systems, when installed below grade,
shall be installed in an approved box or vault.
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§16-20.160 Section 1004.6 is added concerning Standpipes.
Section 1004.6 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 1004.6 Required installations. When, in the opinion
of the Chief, an unusual condition or hazard exists, hose
connections may be required and may be provided as
outlined in Section 4-5.21 of N.F.P.A. #13, 1994 Edition.
§16-20.170 Table 1004-A is amended concerning Standpipe Required
Systems.
Table 1004-A - Standpipe required systems
OCCUPANCY NONSPRINKLERED BUILDING~ SPRINKLERED BUILDING~''
x 304.8 for mm Standpipe Hose Standpipe Hose
x0. 0929 for m2 Class Requirement Class Requirement
!1. Occupancies
exceeding III I No
150 ft. in height Yes
and
more than one story
2. Occupancies 4 [I and II4] 5 I No
stories (or II)
or more but less Yes
than
150 ft. in height,
exc ep t
Group R, Division
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3 . Group A II No
Occupancies Yes Requirement No
with occupant load
exceeding 1,000'
4 . Group A,
Division 2.1 II Yes II Yes
Occupancies over
5,000
square feet in area
used
for exhibition
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5. Groups I; H; B;
S; M; F, II' Yes No
D i v i s i o n 1 Requirement No
Occupancies
less than 4 stories
in
height but greater
than
20,000 square feet
per
floor7
6. Stages more than II No III No
1,000
square feet in area
'Except as otherwise specified in Item 4 of this table, Class II
standpipes need not be provided in basements having an automatic fire-
extinguishing system throughout.
2The standpipe system may be combined with the automatic sprinkler
system.
'Portions of otherwise sprinklered buildings which are not protected by
automatic sprinklers shall have Class II standpipes installed as
required for the unsprinklered portions.
'In open structures where Class II standpipes may be damaged by freezing,
the building official may authorize the use of Class I standpipes which
are located as required for Class II standpipes.
'Hose is required for Class II standpipes only.
6Class II standpipes need not be provided in assembly areas used solely
for worship.
7For the purposes of this table, occupied roofs of parking structures
shall be considered an additional story. In parking structures, a tier
is a story.
'The Chief may require the installation of Class I or II standpipes when
the size or configuration of the building would not allow for the
advancement of fire hose lines from the exterior of the building. The
locations of the Class I standpipes shall be approved by the Chief and
need not comply with Section 1004.3. The locations of Class II
standpipes shall comply with Section 1004.4.
§16-20.180 Section 1007.3.3.3.5 is added concerning Fire Alarm
Systems.
Section 1007.3.3.3.5 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
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Sec. 1007.3.3.3.5 Monitoring of fire extinguishing systems.
When a fire alarm system is installed in a building, the
system shall monitor all fire extinguishing systems.
Activation of any fire extinguishing system shall send an
alarm signal to the fire alarm control panel and initiate
the alarm signaling devices.
§16-20.190 Section 2501.18.2 is amended concerning Requirement
for Use of Candles and other open-Flame Devices.
Section 2501.18.2 is hereby deleted in it's entirety and amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 2501.18.2 Flaming foods and beverages. The preparation
of flaming foods or beverages shall be in accordance with
the following:
1. The fuels for table side cooking shall be limited to
canned heating devices (such as Sterno, etc.) and
compressed natural gas. The use of liquefied petroleum
gases or flammable or combustible liquids is not permitted,
2.Flaming foods or beverages shall be prepared only in the
immediate vicinity of the table being served. They shall
not be transported or carried while burning,
3.The person preparing the flaming foods or beverages shall
have a wet cloth towel immediately available for use in
smothering the flames in the event of an emergency,
4.The serving of flaming foods or beverages shall be done in
a safe manner and shall not create high flames. The
pouring, ladling or spooning of liquids is restricted to a
maximum height of 8 inches (203.2mm) above the receiving
receptacle, and
5.Containers shall be secured to prevent spillage when not
in use.
Sec. 2501.18.2.1 Canned heating devices. The heating and
cooking of food by canned heating devices shall be in
accordance with the following:
1.Combustible products or materials shall not be used in the
immediate area where canned heating devices are being
utilized. Table coverings are permitted provided they
comply with Section 1103.3.3.1.
2.Carts, tables, etc. used in conjunction with canned
heating devices must be of adequate construction to prevent
tipping or falling.
Sec. 2501.18.2.2 Use, Storage and Handling of Compressed
Natural Gas. The use, storage and handling of compressed
natural gas involved in the preparation of flaming foods and
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beverages shall be in accordance with the following:
1.Compressed natural gas cylinders shall not exceed 84 cubic
feet in size.
2. Appliances for use with compressed natural gas must be
approved for use with compressed natural gas by the American
Gas Association or other nationally recognized technical
organization.
3.The use of compressed natural gas may be disallowed based
on, but not limited to; unsafe appliances, unsafe building
conditions, inadequate exiting and type of cooking involved.
4.Changing of compressed natural gas cylinders shall be done
outside of the building by trained personnel.
5.Compressed natural gas cylinders shall be securely stored
outside of the kitchen area away from sources of ignition.
6.There shall not be more than one compressed natural gas
cylinder for each table side cart in use at any time.
7.At not time shall the combined quantity of compressed
natural gas in use and in storage that is utilized for the
preparation of flaming foods and beverages exceed 400 cubic
feet in any building.
Sec. 2501.18.2.3 Carts used for food preparation. Carts
utilized for the preparation of flaming foods and beverages
must be approved for such use and be equipped with a
portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of
2A:10BC.
Sec. 2501.18.2.4 Portable Deep Fat Fryers. Portable deep
fat fryers shall be approved for such use. The portable
deep fat fryers shall be placed on a surface of substantial
construction as to prevent the fryer from falling over and
spilling the grease. A fire extinguisher with a minimum
rating of 40B:C shall be located in the area where the deep
fat fryer is being used.
~16-20.200 Section 5202.4.3.2, first and second paragraphs, are
amended concerning Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing
Stations.
Section 5202.4.3.2, first and second paragraphs, of the Fire Code
are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 5202.4.3.2 Nozzles. A listed automatic-closing-type
hose nozzle valve with a latch-open device shall be provided
on island-type dispensers used for dispensing Class I, II or
III-A liquids.
Overhead-type dispensing units shall be provided with a
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listed automatic-closing- type hose nozzle valve with a
latch-open device.
§16-20.210 Section 5204.5.2.1 is added concerning Storage Limits.
Section 5204.5.2.1 of the Fire Code is hereby added to read as
follows:
Sec. 5204.5.2.1 Storage limits. The storage of compressed
natural gas is permitted only in areas zoned as "Industrial"
or as otherwise approved by the Chief.
§16-20.220 Section 6301 is amended concerning Refrigeration.
Section 6301 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6301 SCOPE
Refrigeration unit and system installations having a
refrigerant circuit containing more than 220 pounds (100 kg)
of Group A1 or 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of any other group
refrigerant shall be in accordance with Article 63 and the
Mechanical Code. See the Mechanical Code for refrigerant
group descriptions. See also Sections 8001.1.2, 8001.15,
and 8002.
§16-20.230 Section 7401.6.4 is amended concerning Compressed
Gases.
Section 7401.6.4 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7401.6.4 Securing compressed gas containers, cylinders and
tanks. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall
be secured to prevent falling due to contact, vibration or
seismic activity. Securing compressed gas containers and
tanks shall be by one of the following methods:
EXCEPTION: Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks in the process
of examination, filling, transport or servicing.
1. Containers and tanks greater than 26" in height shall be
fixed to a secure object with at least two (2) restraints.
The restraints shall be equally spaced, so that the bottom
restraint is located one third of the distance from the
bottom of the container, and the top restraint is located
one third of the distance from the top of the container.
2. Securing containers, cylinders and tanks on a cart or
other mobile device designed for the movement of compressed
gas containers, cylinders or tanks.
3. Nesting of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks
at container filling or servicing facilities or in seller's
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warehouses not accessible to the public. nesting shall be
allowed provided the nested containers, cylinders or tanks,
if dislodged, do not obstruct the required means of egress.
4. Securing of compressed gas containers, cylinders and
tanks to or within a rack, framework, cabinet or similar
assembly for such use.
§16-20.240 Section 7701.7.2 is amended concerning Explosive
Materials.
Section 7701.7.2 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 7701.7.2 Limits established by law. The storing of
explosive materials referred to in Section 7701.7.2 of the
Uniform Fire Code shall be prohibited in heavily populated
areas, except for temporary storage for use in connection
the approved blasting operations, provided, however, this
prohibition shall not apply to wholesale and retail stocks'
if small arms ammunition or explosive rivets or cartridges
for explosive-actuated power tools in quantities involving
less than 100 pounds of explosive material.
§16-20.250 Section 7901.1.1.1 is added concerning Flammable and
Combustible Liquids.
Section 7901.1.1.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 7901.1.1.1 General. The storage, dispensing, mixing,
handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids shall
be done in a manner so as not to increase the risk of an
unauthorized release.
§16-20.260 Section 7901.8.1 is amended concerning General
Requirements.
Section 7901.8.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 7901.8.1 General. Buildings, rooms and areas shall be
provided with a means to control spillage and to contain or
drain spillage and fire-protection water as set forth in
Section 7901.8. See also section 8001.14.5.
§16-20.270 Section 7901.11.1.1 is amended concerning Piping,
Valves, Fittings and Related Equipment.
Section 7901.11.1.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 7901.11.1.1 GENERAL. Piping, valves, fittings and
related components intended for use with flammable and
combustible liquids shall be designed and fabricated from
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suitable materials having adequate strength and durability
to withstand the pressures, structural stresses and
exposures to which they can be subjected. Such equipment
shall be in accordance with nationally recognized
engineering standards, be listed for the application or be
approved by the Chief. See Article 90, Standards a 2.2, a
2.3, a 2.4, a 2.5, a 2.6, ul.10, u 1.11, Nonmetallic
piping, if used, shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions. Containment shall
be provided for liquid hazardous materials. Containment
includes but is not limited to double walled piping.
~16-20.280 Section 7901.3.2 is deleted concerning Plans.
Section 7901.3.2 of the Fire Code is hereby deleted.
§16-20.290 Section 7902.2.2.1 is eunended concerning Location of
Tanks.
Section 7902.2.2.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 7902.2.2.1 Locations where above ground tanks are
prohibited. The storage of Class I, II and III-A liquids in
aboveground tanks outside of buildings is permitted only in
areas zoned as "Commercial" or as otherwise approved by the
Chief. Regardless of the provisions of this code for tank
locations relative to buildings and property lines, specific
site locations for aboveground tanks located outside of
buildings shall be as approved by the Chief.
§16-20.300 Section 8001.1.1 first paragraph, is amended
concerning Hazardous Materials.
Section 8001.1.1 first paragraph, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.1.1 General. Prevention, control and mitigation
of dangerous conditions related to storage, dispensing,
use, and handling of hazardous materials, regardless of
quantity, and information needed by emergency response
personnel shall be in accordance with Article 80. This
article shall include those parts of Chapter 6.95
commencing with Sec. 25500) and Chapter 6.7 (commencing
with Sec. 25280) and Chapter 6.75 (commencing with Sec.
25299) of the Health and Safety Code which impose
additional requirements or are more restrictive.
§16-20.310 Section 8001.1.1.1 is added concerning General Safety.
Section 8001.1.1.1 is hereby added to the Fire code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.1.1.1 General safety. The dispensing, mixing,
handling, use or storing of hazardous materials shall be
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done in a manner so as not to increase the risk of an
unauthorized release. In the absence of direct regulation
by this code, other appropriate regulations, standards,
laws ordinances, or other nationally recognized and
accepted methods of good practice may be applied to define
acceptable practices. In the event of conflicting
authorities, the most restrictive shall apply.
§16-20.320 Section 8001.2.2 is amended concerning Definitions.
Section 8001.2.2 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.2.2 Limited application. For the purposes of
Article 80, certain terms are defined as follows:
CONTAINER is any vessel of 60 United States gallons
(227.1L) or less capacity used for transporting or storing
hazardous materials.
OUTDOOR AREA ia a single, contiguous property exterior to
buildings or without buildings thereon which is under the
ownership or control of a single person. See also
definition of Person in Section.217.
CONTINUOUS GAS-DETECTION SYSTEM is a gas-detection system
where the analytical instrument is maintained in
continuous operation and sampling is performed without
interruption. Analysis is allowed to be performed on a
cyclical basis at intervals not to exceed 5 minutes.
EXCEPTION: Alternate systems may be approved by the Chief
based upon equivalent protection.
~16-20.330 Section 8001.3.2, first paragraph, is amended
concerning Hazardous Materials Management Plan.
Section 8001.3.2, first paragraph, of the Fire Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8001.3.2 Hazardous materials management plan. When
required by the Chief, each application for a permit shall
include a hazardous materials management plan (HMMP}.
[Note: the term; hazardous material management plan (HMMP)
shall also mean; hazardous materials business plan
(HMBP)]. The location of the HMMP shall be posted adjacent
to permits when an HMMP is provided.
§16-20.340 Section 8001.4.2.1 is added concerning Orifices.
Section 8001.4.2.1 is hereby added to the Fire code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.4.2.1 Reduced flow orifices. Containers for
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highly toxic gases shall be equipped with a flow
restricting orifice.
§16-20.350 Section 8001.4.3.2 is amended concerning Design and
Construction.
Section 8001.4.3.2 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.4.3.2 Design and construction. Piping, tubing,
valves, fittings and related components used for hazardous
materials shall be in accordance with the following;
1. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related
components shall be designed and fabricated from materials
compatible with the materials to be contained and shall be
of adequate strength and durability to withstand pressure,
structural and seismic~stress, and exposure to which they
are subject,
2. Piping and tubing shall be identified in accordance
with nationally recognized standards (see Article 90
Standard a.2.1) to indicate the material conveyed,
3. Emergency shutoff valves shall be identified and the
location shall be clearly visible and indicated by means
of a sign, and
4. Backflow-prevention or check valves shall be provided
when the backflow of hazardous materials could create a
hazardous condition or cause the unauthorized discharge of
hazardous materials.
5. Expansion chambers shall be provided between valves
whenever the regulated gas may be subjected to thermal
expansion. Chambers shall be sized to provide protection
for piping, and instrumentation and to accommodate the
expansion of regulated materials.
6. Containment shall be provided for liquid hazardous
materials. Containment includes but is not limited to
double walled piping.
~16-20.360 Section 8001.4.3.3 is amended concerning Supply
Piping.
Section 8001.4.3.3 of the Fire code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.4.3.3 Additional regulations for supply piping
for health hazard materials. Supply piping and tubing for
moderately toxic, toxic and highly toxic gases and for
liquids having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in
accordance with UPC Standard 79-3 shall also be in
accordance with the following: ~
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1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of
moderately toxic gases or toxic or highly toxic gases or
material shall have welded or brazed connections
throughout unless an exhausted enclosure is provided if
the materials is a gas, or the piping is provided with a
receptor for containment if the material is a liquid,
EXCEPTION: Nonmetallic piping with approved connections.
2. Highly toxic gases and toxic and moderately toxic
corrosive gases shall be provided with double walled
piping, or equivalent.
EXCEPTION: Toxic or moderately toxic gases when provided
with primary containment materials inert to the hazards of
the gas.
3. Piping and tubing shall not be located in exit
corridors, within any portion of an exit required to be
enclosed in fire resistire construction, or above areas
not classified as Group H Occupancies.
EXCEPTION: Piping and tubing within the space defined by
the walls of exit corridors and floor or roof above or in
concealed space above other occupancies when installed in
accordance with the Building Code as required for Group H,
Division 6 Occupancies. See UBC Section 307.11.6.2.
4. Where gases or liquids are carried in pressurized
piping above 15 psi (103.4kPa), excess flow control shall
be provided. Where the piping originates from within a
the storage room or area, the excess flow control shall be
located within a hazardous materials storage room or
area. Where piping originates from a bulk source, the
excess flow control shall be located as close to the bulk
source as practical, and
5. Readily accessible manual or automatic remotely
activated fail-safe emergency shut-off valves shall be
installed on supply piping and tubingat the following
locations: 5.1 The point of use, and 5.2 The tank,
cylinder or bulk source.
~16-20.370 Section 8001.5.2.2 is amended concerning
Notification.
Section 8001.5.2.2 of the Fire code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.5.2.2 Notification. The Chief shall be notified
immediately when a threatened release or unauthorized
discharge escapes secondary containment, or is contained
but presents a threat to health or property, or becomes
reportable under state, federal or local regulations.
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§16-20.380 Section 8001.7 is amended concerning Identification
Signs.
Section 8001.7 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.7 Identification signs. Visible hazard
identification signs as specified in U.F.C. Standard 79-3
shall be placed at entrances to locations where hazardous
materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in
quantities requiring a permit. Signs shall be provided at
specific entrances designated by the chief.
Individual containers, cartons, packages piping, gas
cabinets, equipment, or rooms shall be conspicuously
marked or labeled in accordance with the departments
labeling guideline or, if unavailable, with nationally
recognized standards. See also Section 8003.1.2
Product conveying ducts for venting hazardous materials
operations shall be labeled with the hazard class of the
material being vented and the direction of flow.
§16-20.390 Section 8001.4.7.4 is added concerning Annual
Maintenance.
Section 8001.4.7.4 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.4.7.4 Annual maintenance. All safety control
systems at a facility shall be maintained in good working
condition and tested not less frequently than annually.
Maintenance and testing shall be performed by persons
qualified to perform the maintenance and tests.
Maintenance records and certifications shall be available
to any representative of the Fire department for
inspection upon.request.
§16-20.400 Section 8001.9.8 is amended concerning Separation of
Hazardous Materials.
Section 8001.9.8 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.9.8 Separation of incompatible hazardous
materials. Incompatible hazardous materials shall be
separated. Separation by hazard class is appropriate
unless otherwise approved by the chief or in following
nationally recognized standards. Separation shall be
accomplished by:
1. Segregating incompatible hazardous materials by a
distance of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) and an
independent containment system, or secondary containment,
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2. Isolating incompatible hazardous materials by a non-
combustible partition extending not less than 18 inches
(457.2 mm) above and to the sides of the stored material,
3. Storing liquid and solid materials in hazardous
materials storage cabinets. (See Section 8003.1.10), or
4. Storing compressed gases in gas cabinets or exhausted
enclosures in accordance with Sections 8003.3.1.3.2 and
9003.3.1.3.3.
Materials which are incompatible shall not be within the
same cabinet or exhausted enclosure.
§16-20.410 Section 8001.10.1.1 is added concerning Facility
Transport.
Section 8001.10.1.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.10.1.1 Facility transport. When hazardous
materials are in transport in or about a facility, they
shall remain in the travel path only for the time
reasonably necessary to effect the transfer.
§16-20.420 Section 8001.10.1.2 is added concerning Transport
Safety.
Section 8001.1.2 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.10.1.2 Transport safety. Movement of hazardous
materials in or about a facility shall be done in a manner
which will not substantially increase the risk of
unauthorized release. Hazardous materials shall be
accompanied by a trained (pursuant to Sec. 8001.1.9.1)
person when in transit to their use or storage point.
§16-20.430 Section 8001.12.3.3 is amended concerning Height.
Section 8001.12.3.3 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.12.3.3 Height. Display height shall not exceed
6 feet (1829 mm) in areas open to the public unless such
storage is seismically secure to prevent any unsafe
movement in the.event of a major earthquake.
§16-20.440 Section 8001.14.5 is added concerning Containment.
Section 8001.14.5 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.14.5 Containment requirements~ Containment
system shall be required for all hazardous materials which
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are liquids or solids at normal temperature and pressure
(NTP). Construction shall be substantial, capable of
safely and securely containing a sudden release without
discharge. Design criteria shall be performance oriented
and constructed of compatible materials to resist
degradation, and provide structural and functional
integrity for a period of time reasonably necessary to
ensure detection, mitigation, and repair of the primary
system. The chief may require outside containment areas
to be covered with a roof or canopy for protection from
the environment.
In the case of an installation with one primary container,
the secondary containment shall be large enough to contain
at least 100 percent of the volume of the primary tank.
In the case of multiple primary tanks, the secondary
containment shall be large enough to contain 150 percent
of the volume of the largest primary tank placed in it, or
10 percent of the volume of the aggregate internal volume
of all primary tanks, whichever is greater.
§16-20.450 Section 8001.14.6 is added concerning Highly Toxic and
Toxic Gases.
Section 80.01.14.6 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.14.6.1 Indoor storage Indoor storage of toxic
gases in amounts exceeding 10 cubic feet per control area,
and highly toxic gases in any amount shall be in accordance
with Sections 8001.1, 8001.14.6, 8001.15, 8003.3.1, and
8003.3.3.
Sec. 8001.14.6.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of toxic
gases in amounts exceeding 10 cubic feet per outdoor area,
and highly toxic gases in any amount shall be in accordance
with Sections 8003.1, 8001.14.6, 8001.15.2, 8003.3.2, and
8003.3.3.
Sec. 8001.14.6.3 Indoor use. Indoor use of toxic gases in
amounts exceeding 10 cubic feet per control area and highly
toxic gases in any amount shall be in accordance with
Section 8001.14.6, 8001.15 and 8004.2.3.7.
Sec. 8001.14.6.4 Outdoor use. Outdoor use of toxic gases in
amounts exceeding 10 cubic feet per outdoor area and highly
toxic gases in any amount shall be in accordance with
Sections 8001.14.6, 8001.15.2 and 8004.3.6.
Sec. 8001.14.6.5 Seismic shut-off valve. An automatic. shut-
off valve which is of a fail safe to close design shall be
provided to shut-off the supply of toxic or highly toxic
gases.
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See. 8001.14.6.6 Fire extinguishing systems. Indoor storage
and use areas and exterior use areas and storage buildings
shall be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 8003.1.11.
Sec. 8001.14.6.7 Automatic shut-off valve. An automatic
valve which is of a fail safe to close design shall be
provided to shut-off the supply of highly toxic gases for
any of the following:
1. Activation of a manual fire alarm.
2. Activation of the gas detectfon system.
3. Failure of emergency power.
4. Manually, from remote locations.
5. Failure of primary containment.
6. A significant seismic event.
An automatic valve which is of a fail safe to close design
shall be provided to shut-off the supply of toxic gases
upon activation of the gas detection system or upon seismic
activity.
Sec. 8001.14.6.8 Emergency control station. For highly
toxic gases, signals from emergency equipment shall be
transmitted to an emergency control station which is
continually staffed by trained personnel.
Sec. 8001.14.6.9 Local gas shut off. Manual activation
controls shall be provided at locations near the point of
use and near the source, as approved by the Chief.
The Chief may require additional controls at other places~
including, but not limited to, the entry to the building,
storage or use areas, and emergency control stations.
Manual activated shut-off valves shall be of "fail safe to
close design".
Sec. 8001.14.6.10 Inert gas purge system. Gas systems shall
be provided with dedicated inert gas purge systemS.
Sec. 8001.14.6.11 Maximum threshold quantity. Toxic gases
stored or used in quantities exceeding 500,000 cubic feet
in a single container per control area or outdoor use area
shall comply with the additional requirements for highly
toxic gases of sections 8001.14.6, 8001.4.3.2 and 8001.4.3.3
of this code.
§16.20.460 Section 8001.15 is added concerning Moderately Toxic
Gases.
Section 8001.15 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.15 Moderately toxic gases including those used as
refrigerants. Moderately toxic gases including those used
as refrigerants shall be in accordance with sections
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8003.3.3.3.1, 8001.4.7.4, 8001.14.6.6, 8003.1.11 and
8001.4.3.2 in addition to the requirements of this section.
Sec. 8001.15.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of moderately
toxic gases in excess of 20 cubic feet per area bounded by
no less than a one-hour fire-restive occupancy separation
shall be in accordance with 8001.15.1
Sec. 8001.15.1.2 Ventilation. Cylinders shall be stored
within gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures, or gas storage
rooms. Portable and stationary tanks shall be stored within
gas rooms or exhausted enclosures.
Sec. 8001.15.11.3 Treatment systems. Treatment systems shall
be utilized ~o process all exhaust ventilation to be
discharged fr6m gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas
rooms in accordance with Section 9003.3.1.3.5.
Sec. 8001.15.1.4 Gas detection. A continuous gas detection
system shall be provided to detect the presence of a gas at
or below the permissible exposure limit or ceiling limit in
accordance with Section 8003.3.1.6.
Sec. 8001.15.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of
moderately toxic gases in excess of 20 cubic feet per
outdoor area shall be in accordance with Section 8001.14.6.6
and 8001.15.2.
Sec. 8001.15.2.1 Canopies. Portable tanks and cylinders
shall be stored under a canopy of non combustible
construction.
Sec. 8001.15.2.2 Piping and controls. In addition to the
requirements of Section 8001.4.3, piping and controls on
stationary tanks shall be in accordance with Section
8003.3.2.4.
Sec. 8001.15.2.3 Leaking cylinders. One or more gas
cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be provided to handle
leaking cylinders in accordance with Section 8003.3.3.3.
Sec. 8001.15.2.4 Local exhaust for leaking portable tanks.
A means of local exhaust shall be provided to capture leaks
from portable tanks in accordance with Section 8003.3.3.4.
Sec. 8001.15.3 Indoor use. Indoor use of moderately toxic
gases in excess of 20 cubic feet per area bounded by not
less than a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation
shall be in accordance with Section 8001.15.3 and the
storage provisions of Section 8001.15.1.
Sec. 8001.15.3.1 Inert gas purge system. Gas systems shall
be provided with dedicated inert gas purge systems.
Sec. 8001.15.4 Outdoor use. Outdoor use of moderately toxic
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gases in excess of 20 cubic feet shall be in accordance the
Section 8001.15.4 and the storage provisions of Section
8001.15.2.
Seo. 8001.15.4.1 Ventilation. When cylinders, containers or
portable tanks are used outdoors, gas cabinets or exhausted
enclosures shall be provided.
Sec. 8001.15.4.2 Treatment systems. Treatment systems shall
be utilized to process all exhaust to be discharged from gas
cabinets or exhausted enclosures in accordance with Section
8003.3-.1.3.5.
See. 8001.15.5 Moderately toxic gases with alc 50 equal to
or less than 3000 parts per million. Notwithstanding the
hazard class definition in Section 214-M, moderately toxic
gases with an LC50 less than 3000 parts per million shall
comply with the requirements of Sections 8001.15.
§16-20.470 Section 8001.16 is added concerning Maximum Threshold
Quantity.
Section 8001.16 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8001.16 Maximum threshold quantity. Moderately toxic
gases stored or used in quantities exceeding 500,000 cubic
feet in a single container per control area or outdoor use
area 'shall comply with the additional requirements for toxic
gases of sections 8001.14 and 8001.4.3.3 of this code;
moderately toxic gases stored or used in quantities
exceeding 1,000,000 cubic feet per control area or outdoor
use area shall also comply with the additional requirements
for highly toxic gases of sections 8001.14 and 8001.4.3.3 of
this code.
~16-20.480 Section 8003.1 is amended concerning General
Requirements.
Section 8003.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read ad
follows:
Sec. 8003.1 General. Indoor storage of toxic and highly
toxic compressed gases in amounts exceeding the exempt
amounts set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance
with Section 8003.1, 8003.3.1, 8003.3.3.3, and 8001.14.6.
§16-20.490 Section 8003.1.7.4 is amended concerning Secondary
Containment.
Section 8003.1.7.4 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8003.1.7.4 Secondary containment. Drains shall be
directed to containment systems or other locations designed
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as secondary containment for the hazardous materials liquids
and fire-protection water, or the building, room or area
shall be designed to provide secondary containment of
hazardous materials liquids and fire protection waster
through the use of recessed floors or liquid tight raised
sills.
Secondary containment shall be sized in accordance with
section 8001.14.5. The volume contained shall include the
sized amount plus the design flow rate of the automatic
fire-extinguishing system for the area of the room or area
in which the storage is located or the system design area,
whichever is smaller. The containment capacity shall be
capable of containing the flow for a period of.20 minutes.
Overflow from ~he secondary containment system shall be
provided to direct liquid leakage and fire-protection water
to a safe location away from the building, valves, means of
egress, fire access roadway, adjoining property or storm
drains.
If the storage area is open to rainfall, the secondary
containment shall be designed to accommodate the volume of a
24-hour rainfall as determined by a 25-year storm. Where
curbs are used, provisions shall be made for draining
accumulations of groundwater or rainwater.
A monitoring method capable of detecting hazardous material
leakage from the primary containment into the secondary
containment shall be provided. Visual inspection of the
primary containment shall be used unless other means of
monitoring are approved by the chief. Where secondary
containment is subject to the intrusion of water, a
monitoring method for such water shall be provided. When
monitoring devices are provided, they shall be connected to
distinct visual or audible alarms.
§16-20.500 Section 8003.1.14.1 is amended concerning general
Requirements.
Section 8003.1.14.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8003.1.14.1 General. Limit controls shall be provided in
accordance with Section 8003.1.14. Sections 8003.1.14.2 and
8003.1.14.3 shall also apply to materials in quantities that
do not exceed the exempt amounts.
§16-20.510 Section 8003.3.1.3.1 is amended concerning Ventilated
Areas.
Section 8003.3.1.3.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 8003.3.1.3.1 Ventilated area. Cylinders shall be
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stored within gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas
rooms. Portable and stationary tanks shall be stored within
gas rooms or exhausted enclosures. The room or area in
which gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures are located shall
be provided with exhaust ventilation that is independent of
the ventilation required for gas cabinets and exhausted
enclosures.
~16-20.520 Section 8003.3.1.4 is amended concerning Emergency
Power.
Section 8003.3.1.4 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8003.3.1.4 Emergency power. Emergency power shall be
provided for highly toxic and toxic gases in amounts
exceeding the exempt amounts in lieu of standby power for:
1. Exhaust ventilation, including the power supply for
treatment systems.
2. Gas detection systems.
3. Emergency alarm systems.
4. Temperature control systems.
~16-20.530 Section 8003.3.2.1 is amended concerning General
Requirements.
Section 8003.3.2.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8003.3.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or
toxic compressed gases in amounts exceeding exempt amounts
set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance with
Sections 8003.1, 8003.3.2, 8003.3.3 and 8001.14.6.
§16-20.540 Section 8003.3.2.2.2 is amended concerning Distance
Limitation.
Section 8003.3.2.2.2 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 8003.3.2.2.2 Distance limitation to exposures. Outdoor
storage of moderately toxic, toxic and highly toxic
compressed gases shall not be within 75 feet (22, 860 mm) of
a building, property line, street, alley , public way or
exit to a public way unless the storage is shielded by a
structure having a minimum fire resistive rating of two
hours and which interrupts the line of sight between the
storage and the exposure. The shielding structure shall be
at least five (5) feet from any exposure. The shielding
structure shall not have more than two sides at
approximately 90-degree directions, or three sides with
connecting angles of approximately 135 degrees.
§16-20.550 Section 8003.3.3.3.1 is added concerning Cylinder Leak
Test.
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Section 8003.3.3.3.1 to hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8003.3.3.3.1 Cylinder leak testing. Compressed gas
cylinders shall be inspected for leaks immediately upon
delivery and again immediately prior to departure. Testing
shall be approved by the Chief in accordance with
appropriate nationally recognized industry standards and
practices, if any. Appropriate remedial actions shall be
immediately undertaken when leaks are detected.
~16-20.560 Section 8003.3.3.4.1 is added concerning Excess Flow
Control.
Section 8003.3.3.4.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8003.3.3.4.1 Excess flow control. .Portable tanks, and
cylinders shall be provided with excess flow control. Valves
shall be permanently marked to indicate the maximum. design
flow rate.
EXCEPTION: Moderately toxic gas.
§16-20.570 Section 8004.1.1 is amended concerning Applicability.
Section 8004.1.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 8004.1.1 Applicability. Use, dispensing and handling
of hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity is in
excess of the exempt amount set forth in Section 8001.13
shall be in accordance with Sections 8001 and 8004.
Use dispensing and handling of hazardous materials where the
aggregate quantity does not exceed the exempt amounts set
forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance with Section
8001. For flammable, oxidizing, pyrophoric, toxic, and
highly toxic gases, see also Section 8001.14.
§16-20.580 Section 8004.1.19 is added concerning Emergency Plan.
Section 8004.1.19 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8004.1.19 Emergengy Plan. See Section 8003.1.15.
§16-20.590 Section 8202.1, third paragraph, is amended concerning
Permits and Plans.
Section 8202.1, third paragraph, of the Fire code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 8202.1 Permits and plans. Where a single container is
over 125 gallons water capacity or the aggregate capacity of
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containers is over 125 gallon water capacity, the installer
shall submit plans for such installations.
~16-20.600 Section 8204.2.1 is added concerning Established Limits.
section 8204.2.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8204.2.1 Established limits. The storage of liquid
petroleum gasses referred to in Section 8204.2 of the Uniform
Fire Code shall be shall be allowed only at a business
establishment located within a commercial zoning district
which is duly licensed to store and sell gasoline.
~16-20.610 Section 16.3 is added to Appendix II-A concerning
Firebreak Vegetation.
Section 16.3 is hereby added to Appendix II-A of the Fire Code to
read as~follows:
Sec. 16.3 Firebreak Vegetation. When brush or vegetation
growth is removed and cleared away to provide a firebreak as
required by this section, suitable growth which will not form
a means of rapidly transmitting fire shall be planted in such
a manner so as to reduce the possibility of erosion.
§16-20.620 Section 25 is added to Appendix II-A concerning Roof
Coverings.
Section 25 is hereby added to Appendix II-A of the Fire Code to
read ad follows:
Sec.25 - Roof Coverings. Roof coverings on all buildings
shall be fire-retardant, and shall comply with the standards
established for Uniform Building Code Class A roofing. Re-
roofing of existing buildings shall comply with the above
except that any re-roofing of less than ten percent {10%) of
the total roof area on any building shall be exempt from this
requirement. Additions to existing buildings exceeding ten
percent (10%) of the total roof area shall comply with this
section.
~16-20.630 Section 26 is added to Appendix II-A concerning
Hazardous Fire Area Designations.
Section 26 is hereby added to Appendix II-A of the Fire Code to
read as follows:
Sec. 26 - Hazardous fire area designations. Hazardous fire
areas are those lands as defined in Section 209-H of this
Code. All hazardous fire areas shall be designated by the
Fire Chief on a map which shall be maintained in the office of
the Fire Chief and in the office of the City of Saratoga.
~16-20.640 Section 5 is added to Appendix II-B concerning
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Distribution of Fire Hydrants.
Section 5 is hereby added to Appendix III-B of the Fire Code to
read as follows:
Sec. 5 - Distribution of Fire Hydrants. The average spacing
between fire hydrants shall not exceed that listed in Table A-
III-B-1.
EXCEPTION: The maximum spacing of hydrants in commercial areas
250 feet.
Regardless of the average spacing, fire hydrants shall be
located such that all points on streets and access roads
adjacent to a building are within the distances listed in
Table A-III-B-1.
SECTION 4: Section 16-25.010 in Article 16.25 of the City Code
is amended to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 16-25"
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
16-25.010 Adoption of the California Plumbing Code.
16-25.020 Additions, deletions and amendments.
16-25.030 Deletion of certain sections concerning
administration.
16-25.040 Repealed.
16-25.050 Repealed.
§16-25.010 Adoption of California Plunubing Code.
The 1994 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, including
all Appendices as compiled and published by the International
Conference of Building Officials and amended by the State of
California, hereinafter referred to as the "Plumbing Code," one
copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby referred to and
except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter
noted, such Code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the
same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the
Plumbing Code of the City.
§16-25.020 Additions, deletions and amendments.
The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this
Article are hereby made to the Plumbing Code as adopted by
reference in Section 16-25.010.
~16-25.030 Section 10.4, 10.5 and 20.1 through 20.14 deleted;
administration governed by Building Code.
Section 10.4, 10.5, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 20.4, 20.5, 20.6, 20.7,
20.8, 20.9, 20.10, 20.11, 20.12, 20.13, 20.14 of the Plumbing
Code are hereby deleted. All administration of the Plumbing Code
shall be governed by the Building Code as adopted in Article
16-15 of this Chapter.
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§16-25.040 Repealed.
(Ordinance 71.39, adopted April 6, 1988.
§16-25.050 Repealed.
(Ordinance 71.55, adopted March 1, 1989.)
SECTION 4: Section 16-30.101 in Article 16-30 of the City Code
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 16-30"
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
16-30.010 Adoption of the California Mechanical Code.
16-30.020 Additions, deletions and amendments.
16-30.030 Deletion of Chapter 2 and 3.
~16-30.010 Adoption of California Mechanical Code.
The 1994 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, including
all Appendices, as compiled and published by the International
Conference of Building Officials and amended by the State of
California, hereinafter referred to as the "Mechanical Code," one
copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby referred to and
except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter
noted, such Code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the
same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the
Mechanical Code of the City.
§16-30.020 Additions, deletions and amendments.
The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this
Article are hereby made to the Mechanical Code as adopted by
reference in Section 16-30.010.
§16-30.030 Chapters 2 and 3 deleted, administration governed by
Administrative Code.
Chapters 2 and 3 of the Mechanical Code are hereby deleted.
All administration of the Mechanical Code shall be governed by
the Building Code as adopted in Article 16-15 of this Chapter.
SECTION 5: Article 16-35 of the City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"ARTICLE 16-35"
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
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16-35.010 Adoption of California Electrical Code
16-35 020 Additions, deletion and amendments
16-35.030 Article 100 amended to define commercial building
16-35.040 Article 110-8 amended concerning raceway in
commercial buildings
§16-35.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code.
The 1993 Edition of the California Electrical Code, as
compiled and published by the National Fire Protection
Association, hereinafter referred to as the "Electrical Code,"
one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of ~he City Clerk, is hereby referred to and
such Code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as
if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the Electrical
Code of the City.
~16-35.020 Additions, deletions and amendments.
Additions, deletion and amendments set forth in this Article
are hereby made to the Electrical Code as adopted by reference in
section 16-35.010.
§16-35.030 Article 100 amended to define Commercial Building.
Article 100 of the Electric Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Article 100 Commercial building: A building or structure
used for purposes other than a one-family, two-family or
multi-family dwelling.
§16-35.040 Article 110-8 amended concerning Raceways in
Commercial Buildings.
Article 110-8 of the Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
110-8. Wiring Methods. Only wiring methods recognized as
suitable are included in this Code. The recognized methods
of wiring shall be permitted to be installed in any type of
building or occupancy, except as otherwise provided in this
Code. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code,
approved raceways shall be installed in all commercial
buildings.
SECTION 6: Section 16-40.010 in Article 16-40 of the City Code
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 16-40"
HOUSING CODE
Sections:
16-40.010 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code
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/~ - 16-40.020 Additions, deletion and amendments
16-40 030 Chapter 3 amended concerning general requirements
16-40.040 Section 401 amended concerning "health Officer"
~16-40.010 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code.
The 1994 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code, as compiled and
published by the International Conference of Building Officials,
hereinafter referred to as the "Housing Code," one copy of which
has been filed for use and examination by the public in the
office of the City Clerk, is hereby referred to and, except as to
additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, such Code
is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully
set forth in this Article, and shall be the Housing Code of the
City.
§16-40.020 Additions, deletions and amendments.
The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this
Article are hereby made to the Housing Code as adopted by
reference in Section 16-40.010.
516-40.030 Chapter 3 amended concerning application of
Administrative Code.
Chapter 3 of the Housing Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 301 General. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or
structure regulated by this Code without first obtaining a
separate permit for each building or structure from the
building official in the manner and according to the
applicable conditions prescribed in the Administrative Code.
Sec. 302 Fees. Whenever a building permit is required by
the Administrative~Code, the appropriate fees shall be
paid to the building official as specified in of the
Administrative Code.
Sec. 303 Inspections. All buildings or structures within the
scope of this Code and all construction or work for which a
permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the
building official in accordance with and in the manner
provided by this Code and the Administrative Code.
§16-40.040 Section 401 amended concerning definition of "Health
Officer."
Section 401 of the Housing ode is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 401. The term "Health Officer", as used in this Code,
means the person or persons duly authorized by the County to
administer and enforce the provisions of this Code. If the
County at any time ceases to render the services required
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for the enforcement of the provisions of this Code for the
City, the Health Officer shall be such person as designated
by the City Council.
SECTION 7: Section 16-45.010 in Article 16-45 of the City Code
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 16-45"
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
§16-45.010 Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings.
The 1994 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, as compiled and published by the
International Conference of Building OffiCials, hereinafter
referred to as the "Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code," one
copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby referred to
and, except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter
noted, such Code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the
same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code of the City.
SECTION 8: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Saratoga
hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each
section, subsecti0n, sentences, clause and phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clause or phrases may be held invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 9: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty days after its passage and adoption.
The above and foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced
and after waiting time required by law, was thereafter passed and
adopted at the regular meeting on the city Council of the City of
Saratoga held on the 6th day of December, 1995, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Burger, Moran~~
NOES: None .
ABSENT: None
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Re ~b0ve end foregoing is a tr,ae and correct
~0DY of Ordinance ~_T~Y7- wh%ch has been
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