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ORDINANCE 217
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
AND THE 2000 UNIFORM FIRE CODE WITH MODIFICATIONS FOR LOCAL
CONDITIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
Section 1.
Findings.
A Health and Safety Code Section 18938 makes the California Fire Code, as published in the
California Building Standards Code by the California Building Standards Commission
("Commission") pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922, applicable to all
occupancies throughout the state, effective one hundred eighty days after publication or at
a later date established by the Commission. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
18938, the 2001 edition of the California Fire Code became effective in the City of
Saratoga on November 1, 2002.
B. Health and Safety Code Section 17958 permits the City of Saratoga to amend the
requirements of the California Fire Code where the City finds that the amendments are
reasonably necessary because oflocal climatic, geological, or topographical conditions and
the amendments and findings are filed with the Commission.
C. The City has found that the amendments to the California Fire Code which are set forth in
this ordinance are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and
topographical conditions. The City has submitted a copy of the amendments and the
City's findings supporting the amendments to the Commission.
D. Section 2.1 of this ordinance amends section 16-20.010 of the City Code to adopt by
reference the 200 I California Fire Code and the 2000 edition of the Uniform Fire Code, to
the extent that the Uniform Fire Code is not in conflict with the California Fire Code.
E. Section 2.2 of this ordinance amends sections 16-20.020, 16-20.030, 16-20.040, 16-
20.050, and 16-20.055 to revise the limits of areas of the City in which the storage or
certain dangerous items is prohibited
F. Section 2.3 of this ordinance amends various existing sections of the City Code and adds
new sections to the City Code to amend the California Fire Code and the Uniform Fire
Code to address local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.
Section 2. Adoption.
Section 2.1. Adoption of California Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code.
Section 16-20.010 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below. Text
inserted by tills ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examo1e ); text deleted by tills
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font ( example).
16-20.010 Adoption of the California Fire Code.
The 2001 California Fire Code (Uniform Fire Code 2000 Edition as compiled and
published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association, Inc. and amended by the State of
California) is hereby referred to and, except as to additions, deletions and amendments
hereinafter noted, is hereby adoQted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully s_e1 forth
in this Article. The Uniform Fire Code 2000 Edition including Appendix Chapters I-C. II-
A, II-B, II-I, II-J, III-A, III-B, III-C, III-D, IV-A, V-A, VI-A, VI-B, VI-C. and V1-J is
hereby referre_d..tP-ª!1d, except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter
!LQ~d, is hereby adopted and made a part her(ð)J: the same as if fully s..et forth in this
Article, to the extent that it is not amended by or in conflict with the 2001 California Fire
Code. The California Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code as adopted herein are hereinafter
referred to collectively as the "Fire Code". There Ì3 hereby adopted by the City of Saratoga
for the purpose of pre3cribing regulation3 governing condition3 hazardous to life and
property from fire or explosion, that certain code known a3 the 1998 California Fire Code
and abo the 1997 Uniform Fire Code, including Appendix Chapter31 C, II A, II B, II D,
II F, II I, II J, III A, III B, V A, VI A, VI B, VI C, and the Uniform Fire Code Standard3
a3 published by the International Fire Code Institute, being particularly the 1997 Edition3
thereof and the whole thereof (the Fire Code), 3ave and except 3uch portioll3 a3 arc
hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by this Chapter, and the samc adopted and
incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from July 21, 1999, the provision3
thereof shall be controlling within the limit3 of the City of Saratoga, and shall be the Fire
Code of the City of Saratoga. However, in accordance with California Government Code
Section 50222.4, no penalty clauses are adopted by reference. In accordance with
California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, express findings that modifications to
the Fire Code are reasonably necessary because o~ local climatic, geological or
topographical conditions are either already on file with the California Building Standards
Commission, or will be filed prior to January 15, 2003 July 21, 1999. In accordance with
California Government Code Section 50022.6, at least one true copy of the Fire Code has
been on file with the City Clerk since November 20, 2002 July 6, 1999. While the
ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Fire Code shall be kept for
public inspection in the office of the City Building Official and the City Fire Chief. A
reasonable supply of the Fire Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for
public purchase.
Section 2.2. Designation of Locations for the Storage of Dangerous Items.
Section 2.2.1. Section 16-20.020 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below.
Text inserted by tills ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examole); text deleted by 1ills
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (example).
16-20.020 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or
combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited.
The limits referred to in Sections 7902.2.2.1 and 7904.2.5.4.2 ofthe Cillif~ Fire Code,
in which the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks is
prohibited. are hereby established as all locations within the city limits of the Cit'LQf
Saratoga ofthc City that arc rcsidcntial or congcstcd commcrcial arcas.
Section 2.2.2. Section 16-20.030 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below.
Text inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (~xamDk); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (c¡¡arnple).
16-20.030 Establishment of limits in which storage of liquefied petroleum ~
gasses is prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 8204.2 ofthe Californiª Fire Code, in which storage of
liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as all locations of the City that
are residential or congested commercial areas exccpt for gasolinc scrvice stations.
Exceptions: :&>rtable containers for temporary heating and/or cooking \lite_s are perm.iJ:ted
if stored and handled in accordance with this code. Facilities in commercial areas for
refue.J.in.g portable or mobile LGP containers are permitted only as approved by the chi~
on a case by case basis.
Section 2.2.3. Section 16-20.040 ofthe Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below
Text inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examDle); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (CJffimple).
16-20.040 Establishment of limits of districts in which the storage of explosives and
blasting agents is tø-be-prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 770 I. 7.2 of the California Fire Code, in which the storage
of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are ~.Þ-y established as alllocatLQnS
within the City limits ofthe City of Saratoga.
Section 2.2.4. Section 16-20.050 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below.
Text inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examDle); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (CJffiffilJle ).
16-20.050 Establishment of limits of districts in which the storage of compressed
natural gas is ffi-be prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 5204.5.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which the storage
of compressed natural gas is prohibited, are herebv established as all locations of the City
that are residential or congested commercial areas. Locations for the storage and/or
¡fupensing of compressed natural gas in commercial areas shall be as apPfQved bv the. chief
pn a case by case basis.
Section 2.2.5. Section 16-20.055 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.055 Establishment of limits of districts in which the storage of stationary tanks
of flammable cryogenic fluids are to be prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 3-1.5 of the Uniform Fire Code Standard 80-3 in which
the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited are hereby
established as all locations of the City of Saratoga that are residential or congested
commercial areas, as determined by the Chief
Section 2.3. Amendments to the California Fire Code and the Uniform Fire Code.
Section 2.3.1. Section 16-20.015 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.015 Fire Department and Chief.
Fire protection is provided in the City of Saratoga by the Santa Clara County Fire
Department and the Saratoga Fire Department. As used in the Fire Code, "fire
department" refers to the fire department that provides fire protection to the relevant
location, and "chief' refers to the chief of that fire department.
Section 23.2. Section 16-20.070 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below
Text inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-lIllderlined font (examDle); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (æcample).
16-20.070 Section 103.4.7 added concerning abatement of hazard.
Section 103.4. 7 is added to read as follows:
103.4.7 Abatement of Hazard.
(a) The maintenance of real property in violation ofthis code, or of any order ofthe Fire
DtIDartment District pursuant hereto, is declared to be a public nuisance and is subject to
abatement in accordance with Article 3-15 of the Saratoga Municipal Code.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this Section, if real property is maintained in
violation of this code or any order of the Fire Department District pursuant hereto and
such violation constitutes, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, a fire hazard of such a nature
that immediate action is required to protect the public health, safety and welfare, the Fire
Department District may apply the emergency nuisance abatement procedure set forth in
Article 3-20 of the Saratoga Municipal Code and take all necessary and immediate steps to
abate the hazard without prior notice to the owner or occupant of the property. In such an
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 Municipal Code. Such procedure is not intended to be exclusive and the City
or the Fire Department District may simultaneously or successively, exercise any other
rights and remedies provided by law.
Section 2.3.3. Section 16-20.080 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below.
Text inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (¡:xamnk); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (e¡¡ample ).
16-20.080 Section 105.2.1.1 added concerning permit fees.
Section 1052.1.1 is added to read as follows:
105.2.1.1 Permit Fees. The 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 ofthis 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 Building
Official City Engineer and such other locations as may be deemed necessary for public
inspection.
Section 2.3.4. Section 16-20.085 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.085 Section 105.8 c.7 amended concerning permits for compressed gases.
Section 105.8 c.7 is amended to read as follows:
c.7. Compressed gases. To store, use or handle at normal temperatures and pressures
compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table lOS-A, to install any piped
distribution system for compressed gases, or to install a non-flammable medical gas
manifold system. A permit is required to install, repair, abandon, remove, place
temporarily out of service, close or substantially modifY a compressed gas system.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Routine maintenance.
2. For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for
permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work.
3. Inert and simple asphyxiants at or below the amounts listed in Table 105-A.
The permit applicant shall apply for approval to close storage, use or handling facilities at
least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling of compressed or
liquefied gases. Such application shall include any change or alteration of the facility
closure plan filed pursuant to Section 8001.13. This 30-day period may be waived by the
chief if there are special circumstances requiring such waiver.
Section 2.3.5. Section 16-20.086 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.086 Section 105.8 c.9 amended concerning permits for cryogens.
Section 105.8 c.9 is amended to read as follows:
c. 9. Cryogens. Except where federal or state regulations apply and except for fuel systems
of the vehicle, to produce, store or handle cryogens in excess ofthe amounts listed in
Table 105-B, or to install a cryogenic vessel or piping system for the storage or
distribution of cryogens. See Article 75.
Section 2.3.6. Section 16-20.110 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below. Text
inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examole); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (mcample).
16-20.110 Section 105.8 i.l added concerning institutions institutional.
i.l. Institutions Institutional. To operate, maintain, or use any institutional type occupancy.
For the purpose of this Section, an institution shall be, but is not limited to: hospitals, children's
home, home or institution for insane or mentally retarded persons, home or institution for the
care of aged or senile persons, sanitarium, nursing or convalescent home, certified family care
homes, residential care homes for the elderly, out of home placement facilities, halfWay house,
and day care nurseries or similar facility of any capacity.
Section 2.3.7. Section 16-20.120 ofthe Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below
Text inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examole); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (mcample).
16-20.120 Section 105.9 added concerning permit fees.
Section 105.9 is added to read as follows:
105.9 Permit Fees. For activities within the area served by the Santa Clara County Fire
D~p.aI.t.ment fees Fees shall be paid to that the Fire Department Ì!La_c_co.niance wjlh.Jh_~f~e
schedule established by the department. For activities within the area served by the
Sar1!tQg.a Fire District, fees shall be paid to that District in <l.CJ:jJrdance with the fe~
schedule established by the District. as f-ollows: !:&pies of the applicable fee schedules
shall be available for public inspection.
The fee schedule established by the Santa Clara County Fire Department is as follows:
ONE TIME FEE
I. Permit fees and plan review fees for fire hydrant systems, fire
extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems shall be charged in
accordance with Section 107 of the Building Code. For the
purposes of determining the fee amount, the total valuation shall
be limited to the value of the system for which the permit is being
issued.
2. Additional reinspections
3. Tents in excess of200 sq. ft. or canopies in excess of 400 sq. ft.
(or for each permit)
4. Job site consultation as determined by the Fire Chief
$30.00 each
$85.00
$50.00 Man Hour/]
Hour Minimum
ANNUAL FEES
I. Institutional permits
A. Over 50 persons
B. More than 6 persons
$100.00$115.00
~7500$75.00
2.
Day Care Facilities
More than 6 clients
~-º$10.00
3.
Places of Assembly
A. 50-300 persons
B. Over 300 persons
$50Q()$60.00
$85.00$100.00
Section 2.3.8. Section 16-20.125 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.125 Section 219-R amended concerning the definition of refrigerant circuit.
Section 219-R is amended to insert a definition of refrigerant circuit, to read as follows:
REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT shall consist of all portions of a system that contain
refrigerant.
Section 2.3.9. Section 16-20.126 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.126 Section 902.5 added concerning access control devices.
Section 902.5 is added to read as follows:
902.5 Access Control Devices. When access control devices including bars, grates,
gates, electric or magnetic locks or similar devices which would inhibit rapid fire
department emergency access to the building are installed, such devices shall be as
approved by the chief. All access control devices shall be provided with an approved
means for deactivation or unlocking by the fire department.
Access contra] devices shall also comply with Article 12 for exiting.
Section 2.3.10. Section 16-20.140 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below.
Text inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examole); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (mærnple).
16-20.140 Section 1003.1.2 amended concerning standards.
Section 1003.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
1003.1.2 Standards. Fire extinguishing systems shall comply with the Building Code.
Fire sprinkler systems required by the Building Code or Fire Code, as herein amended,
shall be installed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFP A)
Standards, as referenced in the Building Code, and Fire Department Standards.
EXCEPTIONS: I. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems not covered by the
Building Code shall be approved and installed in accordance with approve_d
standards.
2. Automatic sprinkler systems may be connected to the domestic water-suoolv
main when approved by the building official, provided the domestic water supply is
of adequate pressure, capacity and sizing for the combined domestic and sprinkler
requirements. In such case, the sprinkler system connection shall be made between
the public water main or meter and the building shutoff valve, and there shall not
be intervening valves or connections. The fire deQ<!.rtment connection may be
omitted when approved.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R Occupancies four sJ.ories or less mQ)'
be in accordance with the Building Code requirements for residential sjJ.Iinkler
systems. (See UBC Standard 9-3. ì
Section 2.3.11. Section 16-20.145 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
10,000 square feet.
Section 2.3.15. Section 16-20.165 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows
16-20.165 Section 1003.2.2, items 8 and 9, added concerning fire flow.
Section 1003.2.2, items 8 and 9, are added to read as follows:
8. In all new buildings located in the designated l'Iazardous Fire Area.
EXCEPTION: Accessory structures to single family residences that are 500
square feet or less.
9. Throughout all existing remodeled buildings located in the designated Hazardous Fire
Area.
EXCEPTION: When additions of 500 square feet or less are made to the original
permitted structure.
Section 2.3.16. Section 16-20.170 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby deleted.
Section 2.3.17. Section 16-20.185 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.185 Section 1109.3.1 added concerning portable fueled open-flame heating
appliances.
Section 1109.3.1 is added to read as follows:
1109.3.1 Portable Fueled Open-Flame Heating Appliances. Portable fueled open-
flame heating devices are prohibited except as approved for use by the chief
Section 2.318. Section 16-20.186 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.186 Section 1303.4.4 added concerning cabinets for emergency plans.
Section 1303.4.4 is added to read as follows:
1303.4.4 Cabinets. In large commercial, industrial or residential complexes the chief may
require the Emergency Plan and the Hazardous Materials Management Plan to be in
locked cabinets at an approved location.
Section 2.3.19. Section 16-20.190 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby deleted.
Section 2.3 .20. Section 16-20.195 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.145 Section 1003.1.3 added concerning monitoring of fire extinguishing
systems.
Section 1003.1.3 is added to read as follows:
1003.1.3 Monitoring of Other Approved Fire Extinguishing Systems. When a fire
alarm system or fire sprinkler monitoring system is installed in a building, the system shall
monitor all fire extinguishing systems including, but not limited to, commercial kitchen
extinguishing systems, clean agent systems, C02 systems, dry chemical and foam systems.
When a fire alarm system is installed, activation of any fire extinguishing system shall send
an alarm signal to the system control panel and initiate the alarm signaling devices.
Section 2.312. Section 16-20.146 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.146 Section 1003.2.2 amended concerning fire flow.
The title and first sentence of section 1003.2.2 are amended to read as follows:
1003.2.2 All Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all
occupancies, as follows:
Section 2.3.13. Section 16-20.150 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below.
Text inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (~xamole); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (æmm.plo ).
16-20.150 Section 1003.2.2, item 6, added concerning fire flow.
Section 1003.2.2, item 6 is added to read as follows:
6. In all new buildings where the fire flow for the building, in accordance with Appendix
Ill-A, exceeds 2,000 gallons per minute or, the building is three (3) or more stories in
height, or the floor area exceeds lO,OOO square feet.
Section 2.3.14. Section 16-20. 170 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below
Text inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examole); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (æmmplo).
16-20.160 Section 1003.2.2, item 7, added concerning fire flow.
Section 1003.2.2, item 7, is added to read as follows:
7. Throughout ffi all existing buildings when modifications are made that increase the fire
flow, in accordance with Appendix Ill-A, to more than 2,000 gallons per minute, or
increase the number of stories to three (3) or more, or increase the floor area to more than
16-20.195 Section 5202.3.7.1 amended concerning protected aboveground tauks.
Section 5202.3.7.1 is amended to read as follows:
5202.3.7.1 Size. Primary tanks of protected aboveground tanks shall not exceed a 2,000-
gallon individual or 6,000-gallon aggregate capacity. Tank installations having the
maximum allowable aggregate capacity shall be separated from other installation of
protected tanks by not less than 100 feet (30 480 mm).
Section 2.321. Section 16-20.196 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.196 Section 6301 amended concerning refrigeration systems.
Section 630 I is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 6301 - SCOPE
Refrigeration unit and system installations having a refrigerant circuit containing more than
220 pounds (100 kg) of Group Al or 30 pounds (136 kg) of any other group refrigerant
shall be in accordance with Article 63 and the Mechanical Code. See Appendix VI-J for
refrigerant group descriptions. See also Sections 8001.1.2 and 8002.
EXCEPTION: The chief is authorized to exempt temporary or portable installations.
Section 2.3.22. Section 16-20.197 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.197 Section 6303 amended concerning refrigeration definitions.
Section 6303 is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 6303 - DEFINITIONS
For definitions ofIMMEDIATEL Y DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH (IDLH),
LOWER FLAMMABILITY LIMIT (LFL), PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL),
REFRlGERANT and REFRlGERANT CIRCUIT, see Article 2. For refrigerant groups,
see Appendix VI-J.
Section 2.3.23. Section 16-20.198 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.198 Section 6404.6 amended concerning battery system ventilation.
Section 6404.6 is amended to read as follows:
6404.6 Ventilation. Ventilation sha11 be provided in accordance with the Mechanical
Code and the fo11owing:
1. The ventilation system shaH be designed to limit the maximum concentration of
hydrogen to 1.0 percent of the total volume of the room in accordance with nationa11y
recognized standards, or
2. Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than I cubic foot
per minute per square foot of floor area of the room.
Failure of the ventilation system sha11 initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to a
constantly attended station or automatically disengage the charging system.
Section 23.24. Section 16-20.200 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below
Text inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examDle); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font ( example).
16-20.200 Section 7902.2.2.1 amended concerning above ground tanks.
Section 7902.2.2.1 is amended to read as fo11ows:
7902.2.2.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited. The storage of
flammable or combustible Cla~~ I, II and III A liquids in aboveground tanks outside of
buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which
such s.t.QTIJge i!U1rohibited. permitted only in location~ not prohibited by this ordinance, or
a~ otherwise approved by the Chief, and sha11 be in~ta11ed a~ fo11ow~:
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Double~wall steel aboveground tanks may be used for the
storage of Cla~s II liquid~, including integral diesel fuel ~torage tanks for Dower
generators or fire pumps which arc where approved by the chief. The tan.ks shall
be listed and limited to an individual or aggregate ª capacity of 660 gallons ~
Such tanks shall be located a minimum often (10) feet from any building af!à.-a
minimum of twenty (20) feet from a property or DfQpertv line of a nroDe¡j:y which
is or can be built upon, unless protected bv a two-hour (2-hour) fire resistive wa11.
without openings. that extends not less than 30 inches above and to the sides of the
tank.
2. Protected aboveground storage tanks may be used for storing to store diesel
fuel used to for power generators or fire pumps anà where apJ1roved by the chief.
Such tanks shall not exceed 4,000 gallons individual capacity or 16,000 ga110n
aggregate capacity. Tanks ~ha11 be installed in accordance with Appendix II F a~
amended per thi~ code. Tanks with capacities of 661-4,000 gallons sha11 b~
located a minimum often (10) feet from any building and fifteen (15) feet from a
property line of a property which is or can be built upon, unless protected by a
two-hour (2-hour) fire resistive wall, without opening¡¡, that extends not less than
30 inches above and to the sides ofthe tank,
3, When approved by the chief, The storage of class I and II liquids in protected
aboveground storage tanks mav be used for dispensing fuel for motor vehicles is
allowed when approved by the Fire Chief Such tanks shall be installed and
maintained in accordance with Article 52 Appendix II F as amended by this code.
Section 2.3,25. Section 16-20.205 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.205 Section 7904.2.5.4.2 amended concerning above ground tanks.
Section 7904,2.5A2 is amended to read as follows:
7904.2.5.4.2 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited. The storage of
flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited within the limits
established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited.
EXCEPTION: Aboveground tanks may be used for storage of flammable or
combustible liquids to the extent allowed by Section 7902.2,2.1, Exceptions 1-3,
Section 2.3.26, Sections 16-20.210 and 16-20,220 of the Saratoga City Code are hereby deleted
Section 2.3,27, Section 16-20.225 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.225 Section 8202.1, third paragraph, amended concerning liquefied
petroleum gases (permits and plans).
Section 8202,1, third paragraph, is amended to read as follows:
8202.1 Permits and plans.
Where a single container has a water capacity equal to or greater than 125 gallons or
multiple containers have an aggregate water capacity equal to or greater than 250 gallons,
the installer shall submit plans for such installations.
Section 2.3.28. Section 16-20.226 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as follows:
16-20.226 Article 86 deleted concerning fire protection plan urban-wildland
interface areas.
Article 86 is deleted.
Section 3.
Severance Clause.
Each section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this
ordinance is severable and independent of every other section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-
paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase oftbis ordinance. If any section, sub-section, paragraph,
sub-paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held invalid, the City Council
declares that it would have adopted the remaining provisions of this ordinance irrespective of the
portion held invalid, and further declares its express intent that the remaining portions of this
ordinance should remain in effect after the invalid portion has been eliminated.
Section 4. Publication.
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published once in a
newspaper of general circulation of the City of Saratoga within fifteen days after its adoption.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced and read at the re¡,'\Jlar meeting of the City
Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 18th day of December 2002, and was adopted by the
following vote following a second reading and noticed public hearing on the 15th day ofJanuary
2003:
AYES: Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, Kathleen King, Norman Kline,
Mayor Nick Streit
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Ann Waltonsmith
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CITY ATTORNEY