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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC ORD 1984-1832 ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE 1982 EDITION AND ESTABLISHING A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR AND DEFINING THEIR DUTIES AND POWERS, REPEALING TO ORDINANCE NO.1718ORDINANCE NO. 1832 JJ-14)- (2,{Y,t-4 get iL 4 )), ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE 1982 EDITION AND THE APPENDIX THERETO, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION, AND ESTABLISHING A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR AND DEFINING THEIR DUTIES AND POWERS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1718 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH The City Council of the City of National City does ordain as follows: SECTION 1: Ordinance No. 1718 of the City of National City and all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed and thereby are added to the Municipal Code Section 15.28.002 to read as follows: Section 15.28.002. FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS. The City Council of the City of National City, does hereby specifically and expressly find and declare that the nature and uniqueness of the climate, terrain location, environment and rate of population growth in the City of National City does necessitate and demand specific changes in, and variations from the Uniform Fire Code, 1982 Edition, which are noted in and made part of this ordinance. Section 15.28.010 of the National City Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: There is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of National City for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion and establishing a bureau o,f Fire Prevention and providing officers therefor and defining their powers and duties, that certain code known as the Uniform Fire Code and the appendix thereto, published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chief's Association, being particularly the 1982 Edition thereof and the whole thereof, save and exept such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended, of which code not less than three (3) copies have been and are now filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of National City and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of National City. SECTION 2: ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION. A. The Uniform Fire Code shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Fire Department in the City of National City which hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department. B. The Fire Marshal in charge of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be appointed by the Chief of the Fire Department of the City of National City. His appointment shall continue during good behavior and satisfactory service. C. The Chief of the Fire Department may detail such members of the Fire Department as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary. The Chief of the Fire Department shall recommend to the City Council of the City of National City the employment of technical inspectors, who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected through an examination to determine their fitness for the position. The examination shall be for an indefinite term with removal only for cause. SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS. A. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the City of National City. B. Wherever the term "Corporation Council" is used in the Uniform Fire Code it shall be held to mean the City Attorney for the City of National City. C. Wherever the words "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" are used in the Uniform Fire Code, they shall be held to mean the Fire Marshal of the City of National City. SECTION 4: Section 15.28.040 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside above ground tanks is to be prohibited. A. The limits referred to in Section 79.501 of the Uniform Fire Code in which storage of Classes I and II liquids in above ground tanks outside buildings is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: All areas within the City limits of National City. B. The limits referred to in Section 79.1401 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which new bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are prohibited, are hereby established as follows: All areas within the City limits of National City except for MM, Manufacturing Medium, MH, Manufacturing Heavy, MT, Manufacturing Tidelands as established by the National City Land Use Code. SECTION 5: Section 15.28.050 the Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Establishment of limits in which bulk storage of liquified petroleum gases is to be restricted. The limits referred to in Section 82.105(a) of the Uniform Fire Code, in which bulk storage of liquified petroleum gases is to be restricted, are hereby established as follows: All areas within the City limits of National City, except MM, Manufacturing Medium, MH, Manufacturing Heavy, MT, Manufacturing Tidelands as established by the National City Land Use Code. SECTION 6: Section 15.28.060 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is to be prohibited. The limits referred to in Section 77.106(b) of the Uniform Fire Code, in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited are hereby established as follows: All areas within the City limits of National City. SECTION 7: AMENDMENT MADE IN THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE. Section 15.28.070 of the Municipal Code and Section 10.307 of the Uniform Fire Code are hereby amended as follows: Section 10.307 is deleted in its entirety and the following new Section 10.307 is hereby added: FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS Section 10.307(a). Apartment and Hotels. An approved automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in the following occupancies: 1. Apartment houses three (3) or more stories in height or containing more than 15 apartments. 2. Hotels either three (3) stories or more in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms. The alarm system shall include provisions for smoke detection in each guest room and smoke detection and manual operation in interior corridors and automatic detection in storage rooms, laundry rooms, furnace rooms and similar common areas. (b) Connection to Other Systems. A signal system or intercommunicating system shall not be used for any purpose other than fire warning unless it meets the requirements of this article. (c) Standard for Installation, Inspection and Maintenance. Installation of all fire alarm equipment shall be in accordance with Section E740-19, Part 3, Title 24, California Administrative Code, Uniform Fire Code Standards No. 10-2 and standards set forth in NFPA No. 72-A. (d) Approval. All fire alarm system components and equipment installed under these provisions shall be State Fire Marshal approved. Section 15.28.080 of the Municipal Code and Section 79.903(a) of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: The following is hereby added to paragraph 2 of Section 79.903(a) after the words "automatic closing type hose nozzle" without a latch open device. Section 15.28.085 is added to the Municipal Code and amends Section 79.605(b) of the Uniform Fire Code as follows: Underground tanks shall be tested for tightness hydrostatically, or with nitrogen at no less than three pounds per square inch and not more than 5 pounds per square inch for 30 minutes. When testing with nitrogen, tank shall be filled with water or product to within 300 gallons of vapor space. Section 15.28.090 of the Municipal Code and Section 11.112 of the Uniform Fire code is hereby amended as follows: The following is hereby added as paragraph (c) of Section 11.112: (c) All outdoor burning and incinerator burning shall be done in compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District. THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE SHALL BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Section 2.105. AUTHORITY OF FIRE PERSONNEL TO EXERCISE POWERS OF A POLICE OFFICER. Change "powers of a police officer" to "powers of a peace officer. Section 2.107. Change to read ". . . shall fail, neglect or refuse after proper request is made . . ." Section 2.201(a). Change "The Fire Prevention Bureau" to "The Fire Prevention Bureau and other Fire Department personnel shall inspect . . ." Section 4.101. Existing wording shall become subsection (a). Add subsection (b). (b) No person shall purchase or receive any commodity that requires a permit required by the provisions of this code until such permit has been issued by the Fire Prevention Bureau. Section 4.102. Add subsection (d). The Chief may impose a fee for recovery expenses incurred as result of activities undertaken pursuant to enforcing the fire prevention provisions of this Code. Section 9.104. Bulk Plant. Delete the word "refined". Section 9.106. Dip Tank. Change to read ". . . for the purpose of coating, finishing, treating, cleaning or similar process". Section 9.121. Service Station Automotive. Amend to read: ". . . that portion of property where flammable or combustible liquids or gases used as motor fuels are stored and dispensed from fixed equipment and other approved containers, into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles." Section 10.208. Amended to read as follows: "PREMISES IDENTIFICATION. Approved numbers, or addresses, shall be placed on all new and existing buildings adjacent to the principal entrance. Where the numbers posted at the entrance are not easily visible from the street, additional numbers shall be posted on the building or at a point that is plainly visible and legible from the street on which is addressed. If necessary, directional signs shall be posted showing proper access to a given address, from the point where the Fire Department access roadway leaves the dedicated street, to the entrance of each addressed building. All such numbers shall be placed on a contrasting background." Section 10.307. Add new subsection (e). Automatic telephone dialing device to transmit an emergency alarm shall not be connected to the fire department emergency telephone number. Section 10.310 is amended to read: (a) When serving more than 100 sprinklers, automatic sprinkler systems shall be supervised by an approved central station, proprietary or remote station service or local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. (b) When deemed necessary by the Chief, sprinkler systems serving less than 100 heads with a special hazard, shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary or remote station service or local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. Section 10.316 is added. PRE -FIRE AND EMERGENCY PLANNING. Owners, operators, tenants administrators and managers of: educational and institutional occupancies; hotel and apartment occupancies containing 15 or more units and all high-rise buildings, shall when required by the Fire Chief or his designated representative, establish pre -fire and emergency procedures and plans which shall include but not necessarily be limited to the following: (1) Designation of a responsible person as Safety Director who shall work with the Fire Chief in the establishment, implementation and maintenance of pre -fire and emergency plans. (2) Preparation of pre -fire and emergency plans which shall be designed and implemented in accordance with the approval of the Fire Department. Section 11.105 is amended: TYPES AND CONSTRUCTION OF INCINERATORS. (a) Every incinerator used shall comply with the provisions of this Section. (b) Commercial or industrial incinerators, when permitted, shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the Building and Mechanical Codes and shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any building and/or property line and shall not obstruct any required path of exit travel. (c) Every incinerator shall be equipped and maintained with a spark arrester constructed of iron, heavy wire mesh or other noncombustible material, with openings not larger than 1/2 inch. (d) Every incinerator shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of any air pollution district having jurisdiction. Section 11.106 is amended in its entirety, and shall read: Residential incinerators are strictly prohibited. Section 11.107 is amended. Incinerators in a trailer camp, mobile home park or permanent camping park are strictly prohibited. Section 11.110 is deleted. Section 11.111 is amended. Each chimney used in conjunction with any fireplace or any heating appliance in which solid or liquid fuel is used, upon any cabin house, hotel, building or structure shall be maintained with a spark arrester as required for incinerators. Section 11.112. Delete "Exceptions". Section 11.115 is amended. Except in an approved incinerator, open burning, when permitted, shall be constantly attended by a competent person and shall be completely extinguished before being left alone. Section 11.204 is amended: FLAMMABLE DECORATIVE MATERIALS. (a). (a) Existing language of Section 11.204 is hereby labeled (b) Cut Trees. 1. No persons shall flameproof or apply fire - resistive treatment to any cut tree required to be flameproofed by this section unless such person has been issued a permit. 2. The Chief may give an examination to determine that the applicant possesses the necessary qualifications required to perform a satisfactory job of flameproofing or fire -resistive treatment. 3. In the flameproofing or fire -resistive treatment of any cut tree, only such chemicals or compounds or methods of treatment as are approved by the Chief shall be used. 4. Following the flameproofing or fire -resistive treatment of any cut tree, there shall be firmly affixed thereto, on the base of the tree, a tag or label, which shall contain the following information: (i) Name of the person performing the treatment; (ii) Firm or business name and address; (iii) Name or description of chemical or compound used for treatment; (iv) Date of application; and (v) Each tag or label shall be serially numbered and a record kept thereof. 5. Each person, firm or corporation giving flameproofing or fire -resistive treatment shall maintain a written list of all such work performed giving the serial number of the tag or label attached to the tree, and the name and address of the person, firm or corporation for whom the work was performed, and the date of treatment and location where the tree is to be placed. EXCEPTION: Cut trees three (3) feet or less in height when approved by the Chief. Section 11.210 is added to the Uniform Fire Code: VEHICLES LEAKING FUEL. When any vehicle is leaking fuel and it is impracticable to stop such leaking, and such leaking creates a fire hazard as defined in this Code, the Chief may order the removal of the vehicle from a highway or from public or private property. Section 11.302. Add new subsection (e): COST RECOVERY FOR FALSE ALARMS. The Chief shall adopt and assess such fees as he may deem necessary to recover the costs of false alarms received due to the action of any mechanical or electrical alarm device, when the frequency of such false activations is beyond five (5) a month and prior notification by the Fire Department has been issued. Section 11.404. Add new subsection (e): UNVENTED FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES. Unvented fuel burning appliances shall not be installed, used, maintained, or permitted to exist in any occupancy. Fuel burning appliances shall be installed in accordance with all provisions of the Uniform Mechanical Code. Section 4.12. Existing language of Section 11.412 is hereby labeled (a). (b) Right to Secure. In the event the owner shall fail, neglect, or refuse to remedy any condition which renders a structure unsecured, the Chief may order the owner of such structure prosecuted as a violator of the provisions of these Sections and/or may proceed to cause the accomplishment of the necessary remedial work or demolition. A record of the cost of all such work performed shall be transmitted to the City Council, who shall cause the same to be paid and levied as a special assessment against the property. Section 12.104 is amended. Change "building official" to "enforcing authority" in part (b) Exceptions, last sentence. Section 25.115 is repealed. Section 25.117 is amended: REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF OPEN -FLAME DEVICES. (a) No changes. (b) General. The use of candles and open -flame devices shall comply with the following: 1. Open -flame food preparation. The preparation of flaming foods or beverages shall be in accordance with the following: (i) A 1-ounce container; (ii) A container not to exceed 1 quart with a controlled pouring device that will limit the flow to 1 ounce; (iii) 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; (iv) 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 emergency. (v) The serving of flaming food 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 above the receiving receptacle. (vi) All containers, when not is use, shall be secured to prevent spillage. 2. Candles and open -flame decorative lighting. Candles and other open -flame decorative lighting shall comply with the following: A. Class I and II liquids and liquified petroleum gases shall not be used. B. Liquid or solid -fueled lighting devices containing more than 8 ounces must self -extinguish and not leak fuel at a rate of more than one-fourth teaspoon per minute if tipped over. C. The devices of holders shall be constructed to prevent the spilling of liquid fuel or wax at the rate of more than one-fourth teaspoon per minute when the device or holder is not in an upright position. D. The device or holder shall be designed so that it will return to the upright position after being tilted to an angle of 45 degrees from vertical. EXCEPTION: Units that self -extinguish if tipped over and that do not spill fuel or wax at the rate of more than one-fourth teaspoon per minute if tipped over. E. The flame shall be enclosed, except as follows: (i) Openings on the sides shall not be more than 3/8 inches in diameter. (ii) Openings on the top and the distance to the top shall be such that a single layer of tissue paper placed on top will not ignite in 10 seconds. F. Chimneys shall be made of noncombustible materials. Such chimney shall be securely attached to the open -flame device. EXCEPTION: The chimney need not be attached to any open -flame device that will self -extinguish if the device is tipped over. G. Fuel cannisters must be safely sealed for storage. H. Storage and handling of combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Section 79.201(e)1. I. Shades if used shall be made of noncombustible materials and shall be securely attached to the open -flame device holder or chimney. J. Candelabra with flame -lighted candles that are securely fastened in place to prevent overturning shall be located away from occupants using the area and away from posssible contact of drapes, curtains or other combustibles. EXCEPTION: When in the opinion of the Chief, adequate safeguards have been taken candles may be permitted. Hand-held candles shall not be passed from one person to another while lighted. Section 25.116 is amended. Change ". . . employ one or more experienced firemen . . ." to "one or more qualified persons . ." Whenever the word "firemen" appears it shall be changed to read "individuals". Section 25.118 is repealed. Section 25.119 is added: REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITS, FAIRS, TRADE SHOWS OR VEHICLE DISPLAYS (INSIDE BUILDINGS). (a) Aisles of a minimum of ten feet in width must be maintained at all times. The line of travel to an exit door by an aisle shall be not more than 150 feet. (b) Exhibits, fairs, trade shows, or vehicle displays shall not be placed in lobbies, foyers or the required width of an exit way. (c) The display in any public building, other than those constructed and classified by the Building Code for such use, of automobiles, motorcycles, scooters, or other fuel operated vehicles shall meet the following requirements: 1. The battery shall be disconnected and the battery cable placed or tied in a position to prevent accidental battery contact. 2. Fuel tanks shall be equipped with a key -locking cap or other devices (duct tape) approved by the Fire Marshal. Fill caps that are inaccessible may be approved without a key or other locking devices by the Fire Marshal. 3. For vehicles shows the following shall be required: a. Vehicle gas tanks shall not contain more than one gallon of fuel. b. Vehicles shall be pushed into display area and pushed out of diplay area upon termination of exhibit unless otherwise approved by the Fire Marshal. Section 26.103. Change "one hour" to "four hours". Section 32.110. Change the words "Standby Firemen" to "Standby Fire Personnel". Article 74 is changed in its entirety. COMPRESSED GASES Division I. General Provisions. Scope. Section 74.101. This division applies to oxygen systems and to the storage, handling and use of compressed gases. Liquified petroleum gases which are covered in Article 82 and gases used in conjunction with welding, covered in Article 49 are exempt from these provisions. See Articles 75 and 80 for additional requirements. Wherever the term "oxygen" occurs in this article, the requirements shall apply to systems for nitrous oxide. Definitions. Section 74.102. For definitions of BULK OXYGEN SYSTEM and COMPRESSED GAS, see Article 9. Permits. Section 74.103. No changes. Storage Containers. Section 74.104. Cylinders shall be designed, constructed, tested and maintained in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications and regulations. Other type pressure vessels and cylinders shall be designed, constructed, tested and maintained in accordance with nationally recognized good practice. Cylinder Systems for Compressed Gases. Section 74.105. Cylinders containing flammable and non- flammable gases shall be stored, handled and used in accordance with nationally recognized good practice. Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites. Section 74.106. No changes. Storage and Use of Cylinders. Section 74.107. (a) General. All compressed gas cylinders in service or in storage shall be stored standing upright where they are not likely to be knocked over, or the cylinders shall be secured. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Compressed gas cylinders in the process of examination, servicing and refilling are exempt from this section. 2. Medical gas cylinders may be stored and used in the horizontal position in accordance with nationally recognized standards. At cylinder filling plant operations and sellers' warehouses, the nesting of tightly stacked cylinders is considered an equivalent safe method of storage. (b) Nitrous Oxide. Nitrous oxide cylinders shall be stored in a secured area. General Safety Regulations. Section 74.108. Legible operating instructions shall be maintained at the operating location for any installation that requires any operation of equipment by user. Smoking shall be prohibited in or around supply system enclosures. "NO SMOKING - OXYGEN" or similar signs shall be posted in the enclosure. Division II. Compressed Gases - Medical. Scope. Section 74.201. This division shall apply to flammable anesthetic gases and to fixed installations of non-flammable medical gases intended for sedation wherein the patient is not rendered unconscious, such as, but not limited to, anagesis systems used for dentistry, podiatry, veterinary and such other similar uses. Definitions. Section 74.202. For definitions of CENTRAL SUPPLY, D.I.S.S. (DIAMETER -INDEX SAFETY SYSTEM), FLAMMABLE ANESTHETIC, NON-FLAMMABLE MEDICAL GAS AND PIPED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, see Article 9. Non-flammable Anesthetics and Non-flammable Medical Gases. Section 74.203. Cylinders containing flammable anesthetics and non-flammable medical gases in hospitals and similar facilities shall be stored, handled and used in accordance with nationally recognized good practice. Non-flammable Medical Gas System. Section 74.204. (a) Location. It is the intent of this section to locate the supply system in a secure room or enclosure with no communicating openings to the interior of the building other than the non-flammable gas supply lines. Supply cylinders shall be kept or stored outdoors within a secure enclosure. When outdoor storage is not practical they shall be enclosed in a separate room or enclosure of not less than one - hour fire resistive construction. Every door opening into such enclosures shall be protected by a tight -fitting smoke and draft control door assembly having a fire -protection rating of not less than 20 minutes. The door and frame shall bear an approved label or other identification showing the rating thereof. Doors shall be maintained self -closing. Adequate ventilation shall be provided. There shall be not less than two vents, each not less than 36 square inches in areas so located that one required vent will be located within 6 inches of the floor and the other vent within 6 inches of the ceiling. Enclosures shall be located away from exits. (b) Use Within and Security of Enclosures. Rooms or enclosures for storage or use of non-flammable medical gases shall not be used for the storage of any other materials. No electrical or gas apparatus other than an approved heating device to keep the enclosure warm so the gases will flow shall be permitted therein. Enclosures of supply systems shall be provided with doors or gates. Locking devices shall conform to Section 3303(c) of the Building Code. (c) Heating and Electrical Equipment in Enclosures. When enclosures (interior or exterior) for supply systems are located near sources of heat, such as furnaces, incinerators or boiler rooms, they shall be of construction so as to protect cylinders from reaching temperatures exceeding 130 degrees F. Open electrical conductors and transformers shall not be located within 20 feet of openings of enclosures. Such enclosures shall not be located within 25 feet of oil storage tanks. Ordinary electrical wall fixtures in supply rooms shall be installed in fixed locations not less than 5 feet above the floor to avoid physical damage. (d) Manifolds. Manifolds shall be of substantial construction and of a design and material suitable for the service pressure involved. Mechanical means shall be provided to assure the connection of cylinders containing the proper gas to the manifold. Cylinder outlets shall comply with nationally recognized standards. (e) Hose and Fittings. No changes. (f) Connections to Regulators, Manifold or Piping. Threaded connections between the regulator and either the low- pressure manifold or piping system shall be non -interchangeable connections complying with nationally recognized standards. (g) Sizing of Piping. The pipeline system shall be capable of delivering a minimum of 50 psig to all outlets at the maximum flow rate. (h) Pressure Regulators. Pressure -regulating equipment capable of maintaining the minimum flow rate of the pipeline system shall be installed on each cylinder upstream of the final pressure -relief valve as shown in Figure No. 1. EXCEPTION: Systems using approved manifold -type installations. (i) Check Valves. When acting as a reserve supply, a check valve shall be supplied with an actuating switch which shall operate an alarm when the reserve supply drops to one -day supply. (j) Shut-off Valves. A shut-off valve or check valve shall be installed downstream of each pressure -regulator as shown in Figure No. 2. (k) Pressure Relief Valves. A pressure -relief valve set at 50 percent above the normal pipeline pressure shall be installed in the main line downstream of the pressure -regulating valve as shown in Figures No. 1 and 2. All pressure -relief valves shall closed automatically when excess pressure has been released. Piping relief valves shall be vented to the outside or a safe area if the total capacity of the piping system is 2,500 cubic feet or greater. Pressure -relief valves shall be of brass or bronze and especially designed for oxygen service. Pipe Distribution. Section 74.205. (a) General. Pipelines shall be constructed of materials in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Soft temper copper tubing used as pipeline shall be continuously supported in exposed locations. Pipe sizes shall be in conformity with good engineering practice for proper delivery of maximum volume specified. Gas piping shall not be supported by other piping but shall be supported with pipe hooks, metal pipe straps, bands or handers suitable for the size of pipe and of proper strength and quality at proper intervals so that piping cannot be moved accidentally from the installed position, as follows: 1/4-inch pipe or tubing 3/8-inch pipe or tubing 1/2-inch pipe or tubing 3/8-inch or 1-inch pipe or tubing 1-1/4-inch or larger (horizontal) 1-1/4-inch or larger (vertical) 6 feet 6 feet 6 feet 8 feet 10 feet Every floor level (b) Copper and Brass Fittings. All fittings used for connecting copper tubing shall be wrought -copper, brass or bronze fittings made especially for solder or brazed connection, except as provided in the paragraph below. Brass pipe shall be assembled with screw -type brass fittings or with bronze or copper brazing -type fittings. Approved gas -tubing fittings may be used on gas - distribution lines when pipe sizes are 1/2-inch nominal or less if the fitting is so installed as to be visible in the room. Such fittings also may be used in connecting tubing of 3/4-inch nominal or less to shut-off valves described in Section 74.206, provided the fittings are readily accessible. (c) Installation Underground and in Tunnels or Ducts. Buried piping shall be protected against frost, corrosion and physical damage. Ducts or casings shall be used whenever buried piping traverses a roadway, driveway, parking lot or other areas subject to surface loads. Oxygen -gas piping may be placed in the same tunnel, trench or duct with fuel -gas piping, electrical lines or steam lines, if separated, provided there is a natural or forced ventilation. Oxygen -gas piping shall not be placed in a tunnel, trench or duct where exposed oil may occur. (d) Installation in Partitions or Concealed Spaces. Oxygen pipelines installed in combustible partitions shall be protected against physical damage by installation within pipe or conduit. Openings for pipelines installed in concealed spaces shall be fire - stopped with construction having a fire resistance equal to or greater than the original construction. Oxygen risers may be installed in pipe shafts if suitable protection against physical damage, effect of excessive heat, corrosion or contact with oil is provided. Oxygen risers shall not be located in elevator shafts. (e) Installation in Rooms. Oxygen pipelines installed in storage rooms from combustible materials, kitchens, laundries or other hazardous areas shall be protected by an enclosure that will prevent the liberation of oxygen with the area. (f) Physical Protection. Pipelines exposed to physical damage such as might be sustained from the movement of portable equipment such as carts, stretchers or trucks in corridors and other locations shall be provided with suitable protection. (g) Identification of Piping. The gas content of pipelines shall be readily identifiable by appropriate labeling with the name of the gas contained. Such labeling shall be by means of metal tags, stenciling, stamping or with adhesive markers in a manner that is not readily removable. Labeling shall appear on the pipe at intervals of not more than 20 feet and at least once in each room and each story traversed by the pipeline. Where supplementary color identification of piping is used, it shall be in accordance with the gases and color indicated in nationally recognized standards. (h) Use of Piping for Grounding. Piping systems for gases shall not be used as a grounding electrode. (i) Cleaning of Piping. Before erection, all piping, valves and fittings, except those supplied especially prepared for oxygen service by the manufacturer and received sealed on the job, shall be thoroughly cleaned of oil, grease and other readily oxidizable materials by washing in a hot solution or sodium carbonate or trisodium phosphate (proportion of 1 pound to 3 gallons of water). The use of organic solvents, for example, carbon tetrachloride, is prohibited. Scrubbing shall be employed where necessary to ensure complete cleaning. After washing, the material shall be rinsed thoroughly in clean hot water. After cleaning, particular care shall be exercised in the storage and handling of all pipe fittings. Pipe and fittings shall be temporarily capped or plugged to prevent recontamination before final assembly. Tools used in cutting or reaming shall be kept free from oil or grease. Where such contamination has occurred, the items affected shall be rewashed and rinsed. All cleaned piping, valves and fittings should be visually inspected prior to installation. (j) Joints and Fittings. All joints in the piping, except those permitted to be approved brass flared -type gas -tubing fittings and those at valves or at equipment requiring screw connections, shall be made with silver brazing alloy or similar high -melting point at least 1000 degrees F. brazing metal. Particular care shall be exercised in applying the flux to avoid leaving any excess inside the completed joints. The outside of the tube and fittings shall be cleaned by washing with hot water after assembly. Threaded joints in piping systems shall be tinned or made up with polyetrafluourethylene (such as Teflon) tape or other thread sealants suitable for oxygen service. Sealants shall be applied to male threads only. (k) Purging. After installation of the piping but before installation of the outlet valves, the line shall be blown clear by means of oil -free dry air or nitrogen. Shut-off Valves. Section 74.206. (a) Enclosure and Identification. Shut-off valves accessible to other than authorized personnel shall be installed in valve boxes with frangible or removable windows large enough to permit manual operation of valves and labeled in substances as follows: "CAUTION - (NAME OF GAS) VALVE. DO NOT CLOSE EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY. THIS VALVE CONTROLS SUPPLY TO . . ." (b) Where Required. 1. Main Supply. The main oxygen supply line shall be provided with a shut-off valve so located as to be accessible in an emergency. EXCEPTION: When one or two cylinders are used, the cylinder valve will suffice as a shut-off valve. 2. Risers. Each riser supplied from the male line shall be provided with a shut-off valve adjacent to the riser connection. 3. Between Risers and Outlets. Patient outlet stations shall not be supplied directly for a riser unless a manual shut-off valve located in the same story is installed between the riser and the outlet with a corridor wall intervening between the valve and the outlets. This valve shall be readily operable from a standing position in the corridor on the same floor which it serves. Each lateral branch line serving patient rooms shall be provided with a shut-off valve that controls the flow of medical gas to the patient rooms. Branch line shut-off valves shall be so arranged that shutting off the supply of medical gas to one branch will not affect the supply of medical gas to the rest of the system. A pressure gauge shall be provided downstream of each lateral branch line shut-off valve. (c) Anesthetizing System. Anesthetizing locations shall be supplied directly from the riser without intervening valves, except as provided in this section. A shut-off valve shall be located outside or inside each anesthetizing location in each medical gas line, so located as to be readily accessible at all times for use in an emergency. These valves shall be so arranged that shutting off the supply of gas to any one operating room or anesthetizing location will not affect the others. Valves shall be mounted on a pedestal or otherwise properly safeguarded against physical damage and marked to prohibit tampering or in advertent closing, such as "(NAME OF MEDICAL GAS) - DO NOT CLOSE". EXCEPTION: The shut-off valve may be omitted when service valves for oxygen, nitrous oxide and medical compressed air that is located within anesthetizing locations are equipped with piping extending at least 6 feet horizontally to the outlet location. Station Outlets. Section 74.207. (a) Shut-off. Each station outlet for oxygen shall be equipped with either a manually operated or automatic shut-off valve and shall be legibly labeled with the name of the gas. (b) Connection to Valves. Manually operated valves shall be equipped with non -interchangeable connections in accordance with nationally recognized standards. (c) Quick Couplers. Each station outlet equipped with a female end of an approved quick coupler of the non - interchangeable type for oxygen service, and so identified, shall be provided with an automatic shut-off valve incorporated in such a manner that when the quick coupler is removed from the pipeline for repair, the flow of oxygen shall be shut off until the female end of the quick coupler is reattached. EXCEPTION: Oxygen and nitrous oxide couplers and outlet connections shall not be interchangeable. Female ends of the quick couplers of the non -interchangeable types may be attached to the manually operated male end of the non -interchangeable station shut-off valves for the same gas service. (d) Oxygen Gauges and Manometers. Pressure gauges and manometers for oxygen, including gauges applied temporarily for testing purposes, shall be manufactured expressly for that gas and labeled "OXYGEN -USE NO OIL". Testing of Piping. Section 74.208. After installation of station outlet valves, each section of the pipeline systems shall be subjected to a test pressure of one and on -half times the maximum working pressurer but not less than 150 psig with nitrogen. This test pressure shall be maintained until each joint has been examined for leakage by means of soapy water and other equally effective means of leak detection safe for use with oxygen. A visual inspection of each brazen joint is recommended to make sure that the alloy has flowed completely in and around the joint and that hardened flux has not formed a temporary seal which holds test presure. Remove all excess flux for clear visual inspection of brazed connections. All leaks shall be repaired and the section retested. After completing the testing of each individual pipeline, the system shall be subjected to a 24 hour standing pressure test at one and one-half times the maximum working pressure but not less than 150 psig. The test gas shall be nitrogen. After the pipeline systems are filled with test gas, the supply valve and all outlet valves shall be closed and the source of test gas disconnected. The systems shall remain leak free for 24 hours. Cross -connection Testing Section 74.209. To determine that no cross -connection to other pipeline systems exists, reduce all systems to atmospheric pressure. Disconnect all sources of testing from all of the systems, except the one system to be checked. Pressure this system with nitrogen to a pressure of 50 psig. With appropriate adaptors matching the outlets of the system to be tested, determine that the nitrogen is being dispensed from only the outlets of the system under pressure. Reduce the system being rested to atmospheric pressure and proceed to test each additional system. Purging. Section 74.210. When all medical gas -piping systems have been tested in accordance with Sections 74.208 and 74.209 disconnect the source of the test and connect the proper gas source of supply to each respective system. Following this connection and pressurization, all outlets shall be opened in a progressive order, starting nearest the source and completing the process of purge flushing at the outlet farthest from the source until each system is completely purged. Warning Systems. Section 74.211. Warning systems shall be installed, maintained and tested in accordance with nationally recognized standards. General Precautions. Section 74.212. (a-g). Change existing section number 74.115 to 74.212. Section 77.102. Add number 8 to read as follows: Any person engaged in the transportation of explosives regulated by and when subject to the provisions of Division 14, commencing with Section 21600 of the California Vehicle Code. Section 79.508 is amended. (c) 1. Deleted "Except as provided in Item No. 2" and begin sentence with "The volumetric capacity of the diked area . It • . 2. Change to read "Walls of the diked area shall be of earth, steel, concrete or solid masonry designed to be liquid tight and to withstand a full hydrostatic head. Earthen walls 3 feet or more in height shall have a flat section at the top not less than 2 feet wide. The slope shall be consistent with the angle or repose of the material of which the walls are constructed." 3. Delete existing (3). Change to read "The walls of the diked area shall be restricted to an average height of 6 feet above the interior grade except as provided in Item 4 below." Change existing No. 5 to No. 4. Dikes may be higher than an average of 6 feet above interior grade where provisions are made for normal and necessary emergency access to tanks, valves and other equipment and safe egress from the diked enclosure. A. Delete Class II liquids. B. No change. C. Change to 5 feet. Change existing No. 6 to No. 5. No changes. Section 79.601. (b) Add new paragraphs: "For tanks built in accordance with Section 79.105, the burial depth and the height of the vent line shall be such that the static head imposed at the bottom of the tank will not exceed 10 psig if the fill or vent pipe are filled with liquid. If the depth of cover exceeds 7 feet or the manufacturer's specifications, the tank manufacturer shall be consulted to determine if reinforcements are required. Nonmetalic undergound tanks shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. The minimum depth of cover shall be as specified in this subsection. (d) Leaking Tanks. Change to "Leaking tanks shall be promptly emptied and removed from the ground in accordance with Section 79.113." Section 79.604. (a).4. shall read as follows: 4. Installation of Vent Piping. Vent piping shall be constructed in accordance with Division VII, "Piping, Valves and Fittings." Vent pipes and vapor -return piping shall be so laid as to drain toward the tank without sags or traps in which liquid can collect. Condensate tanks, if utilized, shall be installed and maintained so as to preclude the blocking of the vapor -return piping by liquid. The vent pipes and condensate tanks shall be so located so that they will not be subjected to physical damage. The tank end of the vent pipe shall not extend into the tank more than 1 inch. 5. After ". . . tanks are filled simultaneously." Add "Float -type check valves installed in tank openings connected to manifolded vent piping to prevent product contamination may be used, provided that the static head imposed at the bottom of the tank will not exceed 10 psig if the fill or vent pipe are filled with liquid when the valves are closed." (b).3. After ". . . sloped toward the tank." Add new paragraph to read, "Underground tanks for Class I liquids having a capacity of more than 1,000 gallons shall be equipped with a tight fill device for connecting the fill hose to the tank. Section 79.708 is amended. Testing. Unless tested in accordance with the applicable sections of nationally recognized standards for pressure piping (Section 2.303 (B)), all piping, before being covered, enclosed or placed in use shall be hydrostatically tested to 150 percent of the maximum anticipated pressure of the system or pneumatically tested to 110 percent of the maximum anticipated pressure of the system but not less than 5 psig at the highest point of the system. This test shall be maintained for a 30 minute time period to complete visual inspection of all joints and connections. There shall be no leakage or permanent distortion. Care should be exercised to ensure that these pressures are not applied to vented aboveground, underground or inside storage tanks, as they should be tested independently from piping. Existing piping shall be tested as described above when the Chief has reasonable cause to believe that a leak exists. Piping that may contain flammable or combustible liquids shall not be tested pneumatically. Such tests shall be at the expense of the owner or operator. See Section 79.605(c). Section 79.804. Add new subsections (9) and (10) (9) Open flames, smoking and other sources of ignition shall not be permitted inside the room. (10) Materials which will react with water or other liquids to produce a hazard shall not be stored in the same room with flammable or combustible liquids. Section 79.806(b) is amended: (b) Dispensing. Dispensing of Class I liquids shall be from only (1) original shipping containers with a capacity of 5 gallons or less, (2) from safety cans, (3) through closed piping system or (4) from a portable tank or container by means of a listed pump or device drawing through an opening in the top of the tank or container. Class II or III -A liquids may be dispensed from a container by gravity through a listed self -closing valve or self - closing faucet. Class II and III liquids may also be dispensed using inert gas or water, provided the tank or container has been approved as a vessel for the use to which it is subjected. Dispensing of liquids by water pressure or inert gas is permitted only if controls, including pressure -relief devices are provided to limit the pressure so it cannot exceed the design pressure of the vessel, tank or container. Air or oxygen shall not be used to pressurize any container for dispensing. Dispensing from underground storage tanks shall be in accordance with Division IX, Service Stations. Section 79.807 (a)3. shall read as follows: (a) 3. Static Protection. Loading racks shall be equipped with protection against the accumulation of static charges during truck filling operations. Bonding facilities shall be provided during the loading of tank vehicles through open domes (1) where Class I liquids are loaded or (2) where Classes II and III liquids are loaded into vehicles which may contain vapors from previous cargos of Class I liquids. Protection shall consist of a metallic bond wire permanently electrically connected to the fill stem. Fill stem pipe assembly must form a continual electrically conductive path downstream from the point of bonding. The free end of such bond wire shall be provided with a clamp or equivalent device for convenient attachment to some metallic part in electrical contact with the cargo tank of the tank vehicle. Unless otherwise approved by the Chief, protection shall consist of a bare -braided metallic bond wire not less than 8 AWG in size permanently electrically connected to the fill stem or some part of the fill stem piping. Such bonding connection shall be fastened to the vehicle or tank before dome covers are raised and shall remain in place until filling is compeleted and all dome covers have been closed and secured. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where vehicles are loaded exclusively with products not having a static -accumulating tendency, such as asphalts, including cutback asphalts, most crude oils, residual oils and water-soluble liquids. 2. Where Class I liquids are handled at the loading facility and the tank vehicles loaded are used exclusively for Class II and Class III liquids. 3. Where vehicles are loaded or unloaded through closed top or bottom connections whether the hose or pipe is conductive or non-conductive. Filling through open domes into the tanks of tank vehicles that contain vapor -air mixtures with the flammable range or where the liquid being filled can form such a mixture shall be by means of a downspout which extends near the bottom of the tank. Section 79.902(g) shall read as follows: (g) Inventory Control. Accurate inventory records shall be maintained and reconciled on Classes I, II and III -A liquid storage tanks for indication of possible leakage from tank piping. The records shall be kept at the premises and available to the Chief upon request and shall include, as a minimum, records showing by-product, daily reconciliation between sales, use, receipts and inventory on hand. If there is more than one system consisting of tanks, servicing separate pumps or dispenser for any product, the reconciliation shall be ascertained separately for each tank system. A consistent or accidental loss of Class I, II or III -A liquids shall be immediately reported to the local fire department. Section 79.1007(b) is amended. After ". . . so that it may be locked", add "The opening shall be separate from the vent opening". (c) shall read as follows: Vents. Each tank shall be provided with a free -opening vent of the following minimum nominal pipe size to relieve vacuum or pressure which may develop in normal operation or from fire exposure. Tank Capacity Vent Size (Gallons) (Diameter in Inches) Up to 275 1-1/2 276-660 2 661-900 2-1/2 901-1100 3 1101-10,000 See Subsection 79.510 (a) and (b) Vents shall be arranged to discharge in such a way as to prevent localized overheating of or flame impingement on any part of the tank in the event vapors from such vents are ignited. Section 80.103(c). Add "Hazardous materials or hazardous waste products shall not be discharged into or upon any street, highway, drainage canal or ditch, storm drain, sewer or flood control channel, lake or tidal waterway, or upon the ground" after ". . . allowed to accumulate on floors or shelves". Article 81 is changed in its entirety. Section 81.101 shall read as follows: "This Article shall apply to the storage of high -piled combustible material and high - rack storage systems. Factors such as method and height of stock piling, combustibility of materials, fuel load and rate of heat release, areas and size of piles, aisles, automatic fire extinguishing systems, smoke removal systems, fire protection and fire separations are considered in setting forth the provisions of this Article. In the absence of specific provisions in the Article, UFC Standard No. 81-1 will apply." Section 81.102 shall read as follows: "For definitions of commodity, designated storage area, high -piled combustible storage and high -rack storage systems, see Article 9." Section 81.103. Add new paragraph to read as follows: "For High -Pile Combustible Storage Permit Application Form, see Appendix VI-E." Section 81.104. After "Commodity classifications shall be as defined and in accordance with the following:" add the following: "Class I commodity is a commodity which is essentially non-combustible products on wooden or nonexpanded polyethylene solid deck pallets, in ordinary corrugated cartons, with or without single -thickness dividers, or in ordinary paper wrappings with or without pallets. Examples of Class I commodities include but are not limited to the following:" After list of Class I commodities add new paragraph to read as follows: "Class II commodity is Class I products in slatted wooden crates, solid wooden boxes, multiple thickness paperboard cartons or equivalent combustible packaging material with or without pallets. Examples of Class II commodities would include but are not limited to the following:" After list of Class II commodities add new paragraph to read as follows: "Class III commodity is a commodity of wood, paper, natural fiber cloth, or Group C plastics or products thereof, with or without pallets. Products may contain a limited amount of Group A or B Plastics. (Metal bicycles with plastic handles, pedals, seats and ties are an example of a commodity with a limited amount of plastics). See UFC Standard No. 81-1 for classification of Group A, B and C plastics. Examples of Class III commodities would include but are not limited to the following:" After list of Class III commodities add new paragraph to read as follows: "Class IV commodity is Class I, II or III products containing an appreciable amount of Group A plastics in ordinary corrugated cartons and Class I, II and III products in corrugated cartons with Group A plastic packaging, with or without pallets. Group B plastics and free flowing Group A plastics are also included in this class. Examples of Class IV commodities would include but not be limited to the following:" After Class IV commodities list add new paragraph to read as follows: "Class V commodities are high -hazard products presenting special fire hazards beyond those of Class I, II, III or IV. Examples of Class V commodities would include but not be limited to the following:" Section 81.105 shall read as follows: Fire protection for buildings used for high -piled combustible storage shall be in accordance with Table 81.105, of the Code and the Building Code, nationally recognized standards or guidelines as applicable may be used when approved by the Chief. Smoke Venting and Removal. Section 81.107. (a) When required by Table 81.105, smoke and heat vents or mechnical smoke removal systems shall conform to the requirements of this Section. (b) Smoke and Heat Vents. 1. When provided, the design and installation of smoke and heat vents and curtain boards shall be as specified in Section 3206 of the Building Code, except as modified by this Section. 2. Smoke and heat vents shall be approved and shall be operated automatically by actuation of a heat responsive device rated at between 100° and 200° F. above ambient. Approved smoke and heat vents shall activate fully when the vent cavity is exposed to a simulated fire or a time -temperature gradient that reaches an air temperature of 500° F. within five minutes. Smoke and heat vents shall have the capability of being opened by an approved manual operation. 3. The minimum dimension of any smoke and heat vent opening shall be not less than four feet. 4. Smoke and heat vents and curtain boards shall be installed in accordance with Table 81.107. (c) Mechanical Smoke Removal. 1. When provided, mechanical smoke removal capability shall provide the amount of ventilation as specified below: V = A x 300 V = Volume of mechanical ventilation required in CFM. A = Area of roof vents provided in square feet per Table 81.107. 2. Curtain boards shall be provided as specified in Table 81.107. 3. Supply air shall be provided at the floor level and shall be sized to provide a minimum of 50% of required exhaust. Openings for supply air shall be distributed to provide fresh air for exhaust fans. 4. Fan Requirements: i. The maximum individual capacity of a fan shall be 30,000 CFM. ii. Exhaust fans shall be uniformly spaced and the maximum distance between fans shall not be greater than 100 feet. iii. Thermal protection of wiring and smoke - removal fans units, shall be based upon a 1000° F. exposure for not less than 15 minutes. 5. Control Requirements: i. On combination comfort air handling/smoke removal systems or independent comfort air handling systems, fans shall be controlled to shut down in accordance with the automatic shut-off requirements of the mechanical code or by activation of automatic extinguishing or detection systems. ii. The smoke removal system control panel shall be in an approved location and shall be clearly identified. The control panel room shall be protected by not less than a one -hour occupancy separation as defined in the Building Code. The room shall be accessible from the exterior of the building. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be required. iii. Controls shall be designed for selective control of each smoke -removal unit. (d) Shall be corrected to read "4 square feet". Aisles. Section 81.108 shall read as follows: (a) Aisles shall be established in accordance with the following: 1. Aisles of not less than 44 inches in width shall be established to provide access to exits and fire department access doors. 2. Aisles shall extend from floor to ceiling unless otherwise approved by the Chief. 3. For aisles separating storage piles see UFC Standard 81-1. 4. Rack structural support may be permitted across aisles above the 6'8" level if it does not interfere with hose streams or accessibility. (b) Aisles in High -Rack Storage System see Table 81.105, Footnote 1. Access to Buildings. Section 81.109 shall read as follows: (a) Access roadways shall be provided to within 150 feet of the exterior walls of any buildings used for high -pile combustible storage in excess of 12,000 square feet, regardless of the provisions of Section 10.107(c). (b) No changes. EXCEPTION: In buildings protected with an automatic fire - extinguishing system throughout and having less than 12,000 square feet of high -piled stock of Class I through Class IV commodity, access doors are not required. Hand Hose Connections. Section 81.110 shall read as follows: (a) Hand hose connections complying with UFC Standard 81-1 shall be provided as set forth in Table 81.105. (b) Hose and nozzles may be omitted when approved by the Fire Chief. (c) Where provided, nozzles shall be selected for proper operation based on the hydraulic characteristics of the automatic sprinkler system. (d) Hand hose connections shall be protected from damage by physical impact. Section 81.111 is amended. (a) Buildings housing high -rack storage systems shall be approved by the Fire Chief. (b) Special separation from other buildings, built-in fire protection, and fire department access shall be as specified by the Chief. Tables 81.105 and 81.107 are added. (See attached) Section 85.107 is amended. The use of multi -plug adapters that do not comply with this Code or the Electrical Code are prohibited. Article 87 is added to the Uniform Fire Code. CONSTRUCTION, REMODEL OR DEMOLITION OF A BUILDING Scope. Section 87.101. Any building subject to construction, remodel or demolition shall comply with the provisions of this Article. The provisions contained herein shall be in addition to any other requirement of this Code or any other adopted code, ordinance, rule or regulation of a jurisdiction. Approval of Plans. Section 87.102. Plans for the construction or remodeling of a building shall be approved by the Fire Chief. Schedules and procedures for the demolition of buildings are subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. Such approval shall be in addition to any other approval required by the jurisdiction. EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and Group M, Divisions 1 and 2 occupancies. Buildings Under Construction. Section 87.103. (a) General. Buildings under construction shall comply with the provisions of this Section. (b) Access Roads. Fire Department access roads shall be established and maintained in accordance with Section 10.207 of this Code. EXCEPTION: When approved by the Fire Chief, temporary access roads of a width, vertical clearance and surface such as to permit access by fire department apparatus may be permitted until permanent roads are installed. TABLE 81.105 pCSGfi:TEO� :.i t STC,FaGE AREA ACCESS H&c. tf gaol AISLE WIDTHSYSTEMS PILE U DIMENSION PERMITTED it, USABLE [ STRGE. MM. I11.//1.1 CUBIC FEE( PER PILE ln��.1 MECHANICAL SMOKE REMOVAL — ORI%vaLVES SMOKE Ay0 HEAT VENTS FIRSTAID HOSE CONNECTION ADDITIONAL ECUIP • AUTOMATIC FIRE EXT!NGU15H:NG SYSTEMS SMOKE DETEC`.: r 0 — 500 N/R fAI ILL N/R 4eax N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R Y 50l — 2,500 N/R 8 • 100 40 100,000 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R rES ,, 501 • — 2,500 N/R 8 •�50 ' 20 50,000 N/R N/R. YES El N/R. YES � 2,501 — 12,000 N/R ❑i 100 40• 400,000 N/R • ' N/R N/R N/R YES N/R YES — I2,aoo YES 100 40 200,000 • NO YES YES Q � •' N/R . A2,sef III 1 12,001 — 20,000 / YES 100 40 400,000 n5 N/R • N/R YES N/R 4 © fl 20,001 — 500,000 YES 0 100 • 40 400,000 Q YES res • N R / © i I?,.a L+atln: 410 ftfi 11 1lt.f a stc+.ct f� uuss�a YES 0 100 UN_ LIMITED LIMITED 5 0 YE5 S • © . `0 © 2,501 — 50,000 YES 50 j0 El75,000 g 7 YES �3 F% YES �S FOOTNOTES ACCESS AISLES SHALL BE PROVIDED AS SPECIFIED- IN 81.10E OR wHERE PRECLUDED BY HIGH RACK STORAGE SYSTEMS, .t ALTERNATE METHODS OF ACCESS AND/CA ALTERNATE APPROVED METHODS CF PROTECTION MAY EE PROv!DEO AS APPROVED BY THE CHIEF, ri SPECIAL ED TO, AREA N WALLS, FIRE PRDTECTION OF N-RACK INCREASEDUCH AS BUT NOT SFRINKLER DENSITY TOR ADDITIONAL EIINRRACOK SPRINKLERS MA( EXPOSED BE REOURED BYTHE CHEF. 0 HOSE, NOZZLES, AND CABINETS OR COVERS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE CHIEF. 1- 1 HIGH PILED STOCK AREA MAY BE TREATED AS A SEPARATE AREA IF IT IS SEPARATED FROM OTHER AREAS OF THE BUILDING WITH A r3TWO (2) HOUR AREA SEPARATION WALL OR INDIVIDUAL AREAS ARE A MINIMUM 60 FT. APART fV EASURED HORIZONTALLY IN A DIRECT LINE AND WITH NO COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE BETWEEN PILES. AS APPROVED BY THE CHIEF. • USEABLE STORAGE HEIGHT IS THE DISTANCE FROM THE FLOOR TO A POINT NOT LESS THAN EIGHTEEN 1181 INCHES BELOW THE CEILING SPRINKLER HEAD DEFLECTOR. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OR GUIDELINES AS APPLICABLE TO ALL COMMODITIES MAY BE USED WHEN APPROVED BY THE CHIEF. • ALL SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUPERVISED AND INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE 1WILDIN9. NOT APPLICABLE TO DOUBLE OR SINGLE ROW RACK STORAGE WITH ADJACENT AISLES. 444. ,tt Designated Hazard Storage Classification Height I thru IV 20 ft. or less I thru IV over 20 ft. to 40 ft. I thru IV 20 ft. or less I thru IV V V V over 20 ft. to 40 ft. Curtain Board Depth TABLE 81.107 r Maximum Area Formed by Curtain boards Vent Area to Floor Area Ratio 6 ft. 10,000 sq. ft. 1:100 6 ft. 8,000 sq. ft. 1:75 4 ft. 3,000 sq. ft. 1:75 4ft. 20 ft. or less 6 ft. over 20 ft. to 30 ft. 6 ft. 30 ft. or less 4 ft. 3,000 sq. ft. 1:50 6,000 sq. ft. 1:50 6,000 sq. ft. 1:40 2,000 sq. ft. 1:30 Maximum Spacing of Vent Centers Maximum Distance from Wall or Curtain Boards 100 ft. 60 ft. 100 ft. 55 ft. 100 ft. 55 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft.' 90 ft. 45 ft. 75 ft. 40 ft. "rote: For storage heights in escess of those indicated, an engineered design shall be submitted for approval. 6/8/83 (c) Water Supply. Prior to arrival of combustible material on site, fire -protection water mains and hydrants shall be capable of supplying the required fire flow for the building or structure. EXCEPTION: When approved by the Fire Chief, temporary water supply for fire protection may be permitted, pending installation of permanent fire -protection systems. (d) Fire -protection Systems.. Fire -protection systems and fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with the following: 1. The Fire Chief shall designate the number and type of portable fire extinguishers and shall designate their location in accordance with the hazards of the operation involved in the construction process. 2. Temporary standpipes shall be installed in accordance with Section 10.313 of this Code. 3. If automatic sprinkler systems are to be installed such systems shall be placed in service as soon as practicable. (e) Combustible Debris. Combustible debris shall not be allowed to accumulate within any building. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall be removed from the building as often as practical. The burning of any combustible debris, waste material or trash is prohibited except upon approval of the Fire Chief. (f) Motor Equipment. Internal-combustion powered construction equipment shall be used in accordance with the following: 1. Equipment shall be located so that exhausts do not discharge against combustible material. 2. Whenever possible, exhausts shall be piped to the outside of the building. 3. Equipment shall not be refueled while in operation. 4. Fuel for equipment shall be stored in an approved area outside of the building. (g) Heating Devices. Temporary heating devices shall be of a type approved by the Fire Chief, located away from combustible materials and attended and maintained by competent personnel. (h) Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited except in those areas approved by the Fire Chief. When required by the Fire Chief, a suitable number and type of "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted. (i) Cutting and Welding. Cutting and welding operations shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 49 of this Code. (j) Flame -producing Equipment. The use of torches or flame -producing devices for the sweating of pipe joints shall be in accordance with Section 11.408 of this Code. (k) Flammable Liquids. The storage, handling and use of flammable liquids shall be in accordance with Article 79 of this Code. Ventilation shall be provided for operations utilizing the application of materials containing flammable solvents. No open - flame devices or other sources of ignition shall be located in an area where flammable materials are being used. (1) Asphalt and Tar Kettles. Asphalt and tar kettles shall be located and operated in accordance with the provisions of Section 11.403 of this Code. (m) Temporary Electrical Wiring. Temporary electrical wiring shall comply with the provisions of Article 84 of this Code. Where required, temporary electrical wiring shall be approved by the Fire Chief or other authority having jurisdiction. (n) Fire Walls and Exit Stairways. Fire walls and exit stairways, if required for the completed building, shall be given construction priority. When required by the Fire Chief, temporary exit facilities shall be provided and maintained for use of construction personnel. (o) Building Access. When required by the Fire Chief, access to the building for the purpose of firefighting shall be provided. Construction material shall not block access to the building, hydrants or other fire appliances. (p) Emergency Telephone. When required by the Fire Chief, telephone facilities shall be provided at the construction site for the purpose of emergency notification of the fire department. The street address of the construction site shall be posted adjacent to the telephone together with the fire department number. (q) Fire -protection Plan. When required by the Fire Chief, a fire -protection plan shall be established. REMODELING OF BUILDINGS Section 87.104. (a) General. Remodeling of buildings shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 87.103 and this Section. (b) Fire -protection Systems. Where the building is protected by fire -protection systems, such systems shall be maintained operational at all times during remodeling phases. When remodeling requires alteration or modification of a portion of a system, the remainder of the system shall be kept in service. Where it is necessary to shut down the entire system, a fire watch shall be kept on site until the system is returned to service and the fire department notified. (c) Exits. All required exit components shall be maintained in operable and accessible at all times. (d) Fire Separation. Interior fire walls and required fire separations shall be maintained in tact at all times. (e) Vacation of Building. When in the opinion of the Fire Chief remodeling is of the extent to create a hazard to occupants of a building, such building shall be vacated during remodeling operations. DEMOLITION Section 87.105. (a) General. Demolition of buildings shall comply with the provisions of this Section and where applicable, Sections 87.103 and 87.104. (b) Automatic Sprinkler System. When a building to be demolished contains a sprinkler system, such system shall be retained in operation as long as practical. (c) Fire Hose. Suitable fire hose as required by the Fire Chief shall be maintained at the demolition site. Such hose shall be connected to an approved source of water and in a manner so as not to impede fire department use of hydrants. (d) Cutting and Welding. Demolition operations involving the use of cutting and welding shall be done in accordance with Section 49.107 of this Code. (e) Burning of Combustible Waste. Combustible waste material, trash or rubbish shall not be burned at the demolition site. Accumulations of such material shall be removed from the site as often as necessary to reduce the hazards thereof. (f) Fire Guards. When in the opinion of the Fire Chief the demolition of a building is of a hazardous nature, the Chief may require the hiring of qualified personnel to serve as on -site fire guards. The sole duty of such fire guards shall be to watch for the occurrence of fire. Appendix I -A is amended. 1. General. (a) Purpose. The purpose of this Appendix is to provide a reasonable degree of safety to persons occupying existing buildings that do not conform with the minimum requirements of this Code by providing for alterations to such existing buildings. Such alterations shall comply with the requirements of this Section or to the minimum exit and fire safety requirements of the Building Code in effect when the building was constructed, whichever is the more restrictive. EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and Group M occupancies. (b) Application and Effective Date. When an inspection of a building by the Fire Department shows non-conformance with this Section, the building owner shall within 18 months of being notified of such non-conformance make application to the Building Official for building permits for the remedial work. If no such application is made, the building shall be vacated until it is made to conform to this Section. Within 18 months after the plans are submitted for permit, the work shall be compeleted or the building shall be vacated until made to conform. (c) No changes. ATTEST: 2. Exits. (a) No changes. (b) No changes. (c) Corridors. Delete "Doors shall be self closing or automatic closing by smoke detection." 3. through 5. No changes. 6. Smoke Detectors. Every dwelling unit and every guest room in a Group R, Division 1 occupancy or lodging house used for sleeping purposes shall be provided with smoke detectors installed in accordance with the Building Code. Appendix VI-E is added. APPLICATION FOR STORAGE OF HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE The following application form is suggested for gathering information on high -piled stock buildings for the enforcement of Article 81. (See attached). Section 8 through 13. No changes. Repeal Ordinance 579, USE OF FIRE HYDRANTS, and amend to read per Uniform Fire Code Section 10.203. Where reference is made to the Uniform Building Code (or Building Code) shall mean the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code. PASSED and ADOPTED this 14th day of August, 1984. i CITY CLERK APPLICATION FOR PERMIT BUSINESS NAME DATE ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE PHONE TENANT'S NPME ADDRESS BUILDING OWNER'S NPME CITY ZIP CODE PHONE ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE PHONE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS TO STORE HIGH -PILED Ca4BUSTIBLE STORAGE In Accordance with Local Regulations . SECTION I: INFORMATION REQUIRED Inspection Date/By • Applicant is required to furnish the following informationrfire a permit may be processed. Each set of building plans and/or sprinkler plans shall be accompanied with a high -piled occupancy letter that shall be_typed on either the owner's or.tenant's_ letterhead �with acknowledgement by the other party and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: HIGI-f-PILED STORAGE is combustible materials in closely packed piles more than 15 feet in height or combustible materials on pallets or in racks more than 12 feet in height. For certain special -hazard commodities such as rubber tires, plastics, some flammable liquids, idle pallets, etc., the critical pile height may be as low as 6 feet. . 1. Palletized and Solid Piling (a) Pile dimensions including height and width. (b) Main and cross aisle widths (c) Material classification, including packaging and type of pallets. 2. Rack Storage (a) Type of rack. • (b) Overall rack dimenlons (c) Main and cross aisle widths (d) Type of shelving (if any) and pallets. (e) Transvese and longitudinal flue information. (f) Statement of solid . of slatted shelves with shelf area between flues. (g) Material classification including packaging. 3. Sprinkler Design - (Applicable code year of publication) (a) Section, table, curve or paragraph used in design. (b) Sprinkler density. (c) Sprinkler temperature. (d) Statement as to installation of in -rack 'sprinklers. e Code standard used in automatic sprinkler system design. 4. Statement'as to intent on providing additional Article 81 requirements_ (a) Fire department access doors. (b) Fire hose valves with or without hose, nozzles or . enclosure. (c) Smoke vents (with fusible link temperature) and draft curtains or smoke -removal system., (d) Fire protection of steel. (See UFC Standard 81-1) . • (e) No smoking except in designated areas. (f) A fire watch shall be maintained when automatic sprinkler system is not in service. 5. High -rack storage systems refer to Article 81 Section 81.111 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR REQUIREMENTS: r Fire Prevention Bureau shall be notified not less than 24 hours -prior to any necessary test or inspections. (4.104 UFC) `Iibide by all pertinent provisions of local regulations (4.102 (c) UFC). Date Issued I have read and understand the requirements of this application. )ate Cancelled Fire Inspector STENENT'S SIGNATURE BUILDING OWNER'S SIGNATURE Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, August 14, 1984 on by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen cooper ? Dalla, Van Deventer? Waters, Morgan Nays: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Abstain: CouncilmenNme AUTHENTICATED BY: KILE MORGAN By: Mayor of the City of National City, California City C)erk of the City of Nationa16City, California Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was not finally adopted until seven calendar days had elapsed between the days of its introduction and the days of its final passage, to wit, on and on August 14, 1984 July 247 1984 I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT said ordinance was read in full prior to its final passage or that the reading of said ordinance in full was dispensed with by a vote of not less than a majority of the members elected to the Council and that there was available for the consideration of each mem- ber of the Council and the public prior to the day of its passage a written or printed copy of said ordinance. I FURTHER CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and cor- rect copy of ORDINANCE NO. 1832 of the City of National City, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on August 14, 1984 (Seal) By: City Clerk of the City of National City, California Deputy