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ORDINANCE NO. 1090
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF VERNON; ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE,
INCLUDING APPENDICES; AND REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon by Ordinance 1074 adopted
the Uniform Fire Code, 1997 Edition, including specified
Appendices, and the Uniform Fire Code Standards with certain
modifications and changes; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code section 18938(b)
provides that the most recent edition of the Uniform Fire Code,
as referenced in the California Building Standards Code, shall
apply to all occupancies in the state and shall become effective
180 days after publication in the California Building Standards
Code by the California Building Standards Commission (hereinafter
referred to as the "Commission") or at a later date after
publication established by said Commission; and
WHEREAS, the 2001 California Fire Code, has been
copyrighted and published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association
and the California Building Standard Commission, as the
California Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that the 2001
California Fire Code, as published in the California Building
Standards Code, shall become effective November 1, 2002; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections
13143.2(b) and 18941.5 allow certain amendments to the Uniform
Fire Code to be made by a local government, provided findings of
necessity can be made; and
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WHEREAS, the amendments, deletions and additions to the
2001 California Fire Code set forth in this ordinance are
intended as amendments, deletions and additions to the
corresponding requirements of the California Building Standards
Code, based upon the findings hereinafter set forth, contained in
the Staff Report, Fire Code Adoption dated August 22, 2002 or as
otherwise authorized; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the public health,
safety and welfare to enact certain amendments to the Uniform
Fire Code as set forth herein because of climatic, geological and
topographical conditions, based upon the following findings:
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as
those in existence in the City of Vernon increase the likelihood
of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are
affected by the nearby location of earthquake faults that can
create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon
coupled with the density of buildings, limited setbacks, narrow
access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency
conditions; and
WHEREAS, most of the proposed amendments in the Uniform
Fire Code are presently in the Vernon Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon is
authorized, pursuant to Section 50022.2, et seq. of the
California Government Code, of the California Health and Safety
Code, to adopt the Uniform Fire Code as a primary building code,
by reference in whole or in part and that the primary code may
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adopt by reference a secondary code, in whole or in part; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3,
the City Council on September 4, 2002, gave a first reading to
this Ordinance and the title of said code to be adopted and
standards, said standards are listed in Article 90, Article 91
and Appendix V-A of said code and a duly noticed public hearing
was held on September 18, 2002, for the purpose of considering
the adoption; and
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon
hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained
hereinabove are true and correct.
SECTION 2: Uniform Codes.
The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2001
California Fire Code, and all Appendices, copyrighted by the
Western Fire Chiefs Association and the California Building
Standards Commission
SECTION 3: Article II of Chapter 7 of the Code of the
City of Vernon is amended as follows:
A. Section 7.10 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7.10. 2001 California Fire Code, adopted.
The 2001 Fire Code including all Appendices and
standards contained therein, copyrighted by the Western Fire
Chiefs Association and the California Building Standards
Commission, subject, however, to the amendments, additions
and deletions set forth in this article are adopted as the
Fire Code of the City of Vernon.
B. Section 7.12 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7.12. Amendments, additions, and deletions.
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The 2001 California Code, is amended as follows:
(a) 2001 California Fire Code Section 101.5 is amended
to delete the clause at the end of the first
paragraph which reads: "and any judgment resulting
therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction."
(b) 2001 California Fire Code Sections 103.1.4 and
103.4.6 are hereby deleted.
(c) 2001 California Fire Code Section 105.8 is amended
by adding the following activities to the specified
subparagraphs:
Sec. 105.8. Permit required.
f.6. Fire extinguishing and protection systems of
all types.
f.7. Fire alarm systems - installation and
modification.
h.4. Hazardous materials monitoring system,
underground, aboveground and related work.
p.4. Paint spray booth and stacks.
u.l. Underground or aboveground flammable liquid
storage tank construction, removal and abandonment.
w.2. Waste material handling plant.
w.3. Waste oil tanks.
(d) Uniform Fire Code,Section 902.2.2.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 902.2.2.1. Dimensions.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096mm) and
an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15
feet (4572mm) .
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(e) 2001 California Fire Code Section 1001.7.2 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1001.7.2 Clear Space around Hydrants
(a) Clear space of 24 feet in front of, 4 feet in
rear of and 10 feet on both sides shall be
maintained around each onside hydrant.
(f) 2001 California Fire Code Section 1003.3 is amended
by adding the following sub paragraph:
Sec. 1003.3.3 combination burglar and fire alarm
systems maybe installed only if they are U.L. certified
and maintained by a U.L. listed Fire Alarm Service
Company. Sec. 1003.3.4 Fire Alarm Systems shall have all
devices tested after new installations or modifications
to the system. A signed test report with Central
Station confirmation shall be submitted to the City
before final approval of the installation permit.
(g) 2001 California Fire Code Section 4502.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 4502.1. Location of spray -finishing operations.
All inside or outside spray -finishing operations
shall be conducted in an approved spray booth
constructed in accordance with all applicable codes.
(h) 2001 California Fire Code Section 7701.7 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7701.7. Prohibited and limited acts.
Explosive materials shall not be manufactured,
tested or stored within the limits of the City of
Vernon.
(i) 2001 California Fire Code Section 7902.2.2.1 is
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hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7902.2.2.1. Storage of Class I and Class II liquids.
Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in
aboveground tanks outside of buildings not exceeding
three (3) 6,000 gallon tanks per parcel in approved
containers is permitted within the limits of the City of
Vernon except within the shaded areas shown on Exhibit
"A", which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference.
EXCEPTION: Storage of Class I and Class II liquids not
exceeding two (2) 1,000 gallon tanks or one (1) 2,000
gallon diesel fuel tank per parcel in approved
containers is permitted in all areas within the limits
of the City of Vernon.
(j) 2001 California Fire Code Section 8204.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8204.1. Storage of liquified petroleum gases.
Storage and transportation of LP -gas and the
installation and maintenance of pertinent equipment
shall be in accordance with U.F.C. standard No. 82-1.
Storage is permitted within the limits of the City of
Vernon except within the shaded areas shown on Exhibit
"A", which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference.
EXCEPTION: Storage of LP -gas not exceeding 2,000
gallons per parcel in approved containers is permitted
in all areas within the limits of the City of Vernon.
(k) 2001 California Fire Code Appendices II-C, VI-E,
and VI-H are hereby deleted.
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(1) 2001 California Fire Code Appendix V1-F is amended
to read as follows:
Appendix V1-F Permit Fees
Permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee schedule
adopted by resolution by the City Council.
SECTION 4: Enactment of Penalty Sections.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.4, the
following penalty sections are specifically enacted and published
as set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto, except as otherwise
amended or deleted in this ordinance: 2001 California Fire Code,
Sections 103.2, 103.3, 103.4, 104 and 105.7.
SECTION 5: Ordinances repealed.
Any ordinance, part of an ordinance, or code section in
conflict with this Ordinance is hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: Violation.
A violation of this ordinance or any part hereof is
punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of
not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and
imprisonment. Each day or any portion thereof during which any
violation of any provision of this ordinance is committed,
continued or permitted, constitutes a separate and individual
offense.
SECTION 7: Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
or word of this ordinance is for any reason held to be void or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; it being the intention
of the City Council of the City of Vernon to adopt and pass this
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ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that one or more of the
sections, subsections, clauses, sentences or phrases thereof may
be declared void or unconstitutional.
SECTION 8: Copies on File with City Clerk.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.6, one copy
of the 2001 California Fire Code shall be made available for
public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 9: Posting.
There being no newspaper printed, published or
circulated in the City of Vernon, the City Clerk is hereby
directed to certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall
post the same, or cause the same to be posted, within fifteen
(15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of
the Government Code, in three (3) of the most public places in
the City of Vernon, to wit: the northwest corner of 38th Street
and Santa Fe Avenue, the northeast corner of Leonis Boulevard and
Pacific Boulevard, and on the bulletin board in the lobby of the
City Hall of said City, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, all in
the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, State of California.
SECTION 10: Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on
November 1, 2002.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September 2002.
ATTEST:
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being
Ordinance No. 1090, was duly and regularly introduced at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, held
on Wednesday, September 4, 2002, and thereafter finally adopted
at a regular meeting of said City Council held on Wednesday,
September 18, 2002, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor
of the City of Vernon, by the following vote:
(SEAL)
AYES: Councilmen:Malburg, Ybarra, Gonzale
Davis, and McCormick
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSTAINED: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
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2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
GENERAL
ARTICLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION
103.2 Authority for Inspection and Enforcement.
103.2.1 Authority of the chief and the fire
department.
103.2.1.1 General. The chief is authorized to
administer and enforce this code. Under the chief s
direction, the fire department is authorized to enforce
all ordinances of the jurisdiction pertaining to:
1. The prevention of fires,
2. The suppression or extinguishment of
dangerous or hazardous fires,
3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous
materials,
4. The installation and maintenance of automatic,
manual and other private fire alarm systems and
fire -extinguishing equipment,
5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes,
6. The maintenance of fire protection and the
elimination of fire hazards on land and in
buildings, structures and other property,
including those under construction,
7. The maintenance of means of egress, and
8. The investigation of the cause, origin and
circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases
of hazardous materials.
For authority related to control and investigation of
emergency scenes, see Section 104.
103.2.1.2 Fire prevention bureau personnel
and police. The chief and members of the fire
prevention bureau shall have the powers of a police
officer in performing their duties under this code.
When requested to do so by the chief, the chief of
police is authorized to assign such available police
officers as necessary to assist the fire department in
enforcing the provisions of this code.
103.2.2 Organization of the fire prevention
bureau.
103.2.2.1 General. Afire prevention bureau
established within the fire department under the
direction of the chief shall consist of fire department
personnel assigned thereto by the chief. The function
of this bureau shall be to assist the chief in the
administration and enforcement of the provisions of
this code.
103.2.2.2 Fire marshal. The chief is authorized to
designate a member of the fire department to exercise
the powers and perform the duties of fire prevention
engineer as set forth in this code. The fire prevention
engineer could also be known as fire marshal.
103.3 Inspection.
103.3.1 General.
103.3.1.1 Authority to inspect. The fire prevention
bureau shall inspect, as often as necessary, buildings
and premises, including such other hazards or
appliances designated by the chief for the purpose of
ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions
which would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute
to its spread, or any violation of the purpose or
provisions of this code and of any other law or standard
affecting fire safety.
103.3.1.2 Right of entry. Whenever necessary to
make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of
this code, or whenever the chief has reasonable cause
to believe that there exists in any building or upon any
premises any condition which makes such building or
premises unsafe, the chief is authorized to enter such
building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect
the same or to perform any duty authorized by this
code, provided that if such building or premises is
occupied, the chief shall first present proper credentials
and demand entry; and if such building or premises is
unoccupied, the chief shall first make a reasonable
effort to locate the owner or other persons having
charge or control of the building or premises and
demand entry. If such entry is refused, the chief shall
have recourse to every remedy provided by law to
secure entry.
If the owner or occupant denies entry, the chief is
authorized to obtain a proper inspection warrant or
other remedy provided by law to secure entry. Owners,
occupants or any other persons having charge, care or
control of any building or premises shall, after proper
request is made as herein provided, promptly permit
entry therein by the chief for the purpose of inspection
and examination pursuant to this code.
For the purpose of Section 103.3.1.2, the term
"chief' shall include the chief officer of the fire
department serving the jurisdiction and the officers
named in Section 103.2.1.2 and 103.2.2.2.
103.3.1.3 Stop orders. When any work is being done
or a condition is being established contrary to the
provisions of this code, the fire chief may order the
work stopped by notice in writing served on any
persons engaged in doing or causing the work to be
done. Such work shall stop until continuation is
authorized by the chief
103.3.2 New construction and alterations.
103.3.2.1 General. Construction or work for which
fire department approval is required shall be subject to
inspection by the chief and such construction or work
shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection
purposes until approved.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be
construed to be an approval of a violation of the
provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the
jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give authority to
violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other
ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant or
contractor or both to cause the work to remain
accessible and exposed for inspection purposes.
Neither the chief nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for
expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any
material required to allow inspection.
103.3.2.2 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty
of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to
notify the chief that such work is ready for inspection.
The chief is authorized to require that every request for
inspection be filed not less than one working day
before such inspection is desired. Such requests may
be in writing or by telephone at the option of the chief.
It shall be the duty of the person requesting any
required inspections to provide access to and means for
proper inspection of such work.
1033.2.3 Changes in use or occupancy of buildings.
Changes made in the character or use of an occupancy
shall a in accordance with the Building Code.
1033.3 Fire safety during construction and
alterations. Fire safety during construction, alteration
or demolition of a building shall be in accordance with
Article 87.
103.3.4 Records. The fire prevention bureau shall
retain for not less than three years a record of each
inspection made showing the findings and disposition
of each inspection made.
103.4 Enforcement
103.4.1 Authorization to issue corrective orders and
notices.
103.4.1.1 General. When the chief finds any building,
premises, vehicle, storage facility or outdoor area that
is in violation of this code, the chief is authorized to
issued corrective orders.
See also Appendix VI-E
103.4.1.2 Unsafe heating or electrical equipment
and structural hazards. When the chief deems any
chimney, smokestack, stove, oven, incinerator, furnace
or other heating device, electric fixture or any
appurtenance thereto, or anything regulated under a
nationally recognized standard in or upon any building,
structure or premises not specifically mentioned in this
code, to be defective or unsafe so as to create a hazard,
the chief is authorized to serve upon the owner or the
person having control of the property a written notice
to repair or alter as necessary and shall notify any other
authority enforcing codes regulating such equipment.
The chief is authorized to affix a condemnation tag
prohibiting the use thereof until such repairs or
alterations are made. When affixed, such tag shall only
be removed by the order of the chief when the hazard
to which the order pertains has been eliminated in an
approved manner. Until removed, that item or device
which has caused the hazard shall not be used or be
permitted to be used.
When an apparent structural hazard is caused by
the faulty installation, operation or malfunction of any
of the items or devices listed in this section, the chief
shall immediately notify the building official to
investigate such hazard and cause such hazard to be
abated as required by the Building Code.
103.4.13 Stopping uses, evacuation. The chief is
authorized to order an operation or use stopped or the
evacuation of any premises, building or vehicle or
portion thereof, which has or is a condition hazardous
to life or property regulated by this code.
103A.1.4 Time limit for corrective orders. Orders
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or notices shall set forth a time limit for compliance
dependent upon the hazard and danger created by the
violation.
103A.2 Service of orders and notices. Orders and
notices authorized or required by this code shall be
given or served upon the owner, operator, occupant or
other person responsible for the condition or violation
either by verbal notification, personal service, or
delivering the same to and leaving it with a person of
suitable age and discretion upon the premises; or, if no
such person is found on the premises, by affixing a
copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the door to the
entrance of said premises and by mailing a copy
thereof to such person by registered or certified mail to
the person's last known address.
Orders or notices which are given verbally shall be
confirmed by service in writing as herein provided.
103.4.3 Compliance with orders, notices and
tags.
103.4.3.1 Compliance with orders and notices.
Orders and notices issued or served as provided by this
code shall be complied with by the owner, operator,
occupant or other person responsible for the condition
or violation to which the order or notice pertains. In
cases of extreme danger to persons or property,
immediate compliance is required.
If the buildings or other premises is not owner
occupied, under lease or otherwise, and the order or
notice requires additions or changes in the building or
premises which would immediately become real estate
and be the property of the owner of the building or
premises, such orders or notices shall be complied with
by the owner
EXCEPTION: When the owner and the occupant have
agreed otherwise between themselves, in which event the
occupant shall comply.
103.4.3.2 Compliance with tags. A building,
premises or thing shall not be used when in violation of
this code as noted on a tag affixed in accordance with
Section 103.4.1.
103.4.3.3 Removal and destruction of signs and
tags. A sign or tag posted or affixed by the chief shall
not be mutilated, destroyed or removed without
authorization by the chief.
103.4.4 Citations. The Chief is authorized to issue
a citation to persons operating or maintaining an
occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code
who allow a hazard to exist or fail to take immediate
action to abate a hazard on such occupancy, premises
or vehicle when ordered or notified to do so.
103.4.5 Unsafe buildings. Building or structures
which are structurally unsafe or not provided with
adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard or are
otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation
to existing use constitute a hazard to safety or health or
public welfare, by reason of inadequate maintenance,
dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster damage
or abandonment as specified in this code or any other
ordinance, are, for the purpose of Section 103.4.5,
unsafe buildings. Such unsafe buildings are hereby
declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by
repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal. See the
procedure specified in Chapters 4 through 9 of the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings.
SECTION 104 — CONTROL AND
INVESTIGATION OF EMERGENCY SCENES
104.1 Authority at Fires and Other Emergencies.
104.1.1 General. The chief or officer of the fire
department in charge at the scene of a fire or other
emergency involving the protection of life or property
or any part thereof, shall have the authority to direct
such operation as necessary to extinguish or control
any fire, perform any rescue operation, investigate the
existence of suspected or report fires, gas leaks or other
hazardous conditions or situations or of taking any
other action necessary in the reasonable performance of
duty. In the exercise of such power, the chief is
authorized to prohibit any person, vehicle, vessel or
thing from approaching the scene and is authorized to
remove or cause to be removed or kept away from the
scene any vehicle, vessel or thing which could impede
or interfere with the operations of the fire department
and, in the judgment of the chief, any person not
actually and usefully employed in the extinguishing of
such fire or in the preservation of property in the
vicinity thereof.
104.1.2 Interference. The operations of the fire
department in connection with extinguishing any fire or
other emergency shall not be obstructed. Lawful
commands of the chief or officer of the fire department
in charge at such a scene, or any part thereof, or any
police officer assisting the fire department, shall not be
disobeyed.
104.1.3 Barricades. The chief or officer of the fire
department in charge at the scene of an emergency is
authorized to place ropes, guards, barricades or other
obstructions across any street, alley, place or private
property in the vicinity of such operation so as to
prevent accidents or interference with the lawful efforts
of the fire department to manage and control the
situation and to handle fire apparatus.
104.2 Investigations. The fire department is
authorized to investigate promptly the cause, origin and
circumstances of each and every fire occurring in the
jurisdiction involving loss of life or injury to person or
destruction or damage to property and, if it appears to
the bureau of investigation that such fire is of
suspicious origin, they are authorized to take
immediate charge of all physical evidence relating to
the cause of the fire and are authorized to pursue the
investigation to its conclusion.
The chief is authorized to investigate the cause,
origin and circumstances of each and every fire
occurring in the jurisdiction involving loss of life or
injury to person or destruction or damage to property
and, if it appears to the bureau of investigation that
such fire is of suspicious origin, they are authorized to
take immediate charge of all physical evidence relating
to the cause of the fire and are authorized to pursue the
investigation to its conclusion.
The chief is authorized to investigate the cause,
origin and circumstances of unauthorized releases of
hazardous materials.
The police department is authorized to assist the
fire department in its investigations when requested to
do so.
104.3 Records and Reports.
104.3.1 Fire occurrences. The fire department shall
keep a record of fires occurring within its jurisdiction
and of facts concerning the same, including statistics as
to the extent of such fires and the damage caused
thereby, together with other information as required by
the chief.
104.3.2 Record retention. The fire department shall
retain for not less than three years a record of each
investigation made showing the cause, the findings and
disposition of each investigation.
105.7 Revocation of Permits. The chief is
authorized to suspend or revoke a permit when it is
determined after a hearing by the chief that:
1. The permit has been used by a person other
than the person to whom the permit was issued,
2. The permit has been used for a location other
than that for which it was issued,
3. Any of the conditions or limitations set forth
in the permit have been violated,
4. The permittee failed, refused or neglected to
comply with orders or notices duly served in
accordance with the provisions of this code within the
time provided therein,
5. There has been a false statement or
misrepresentation as to a material fact in the
application or plans on which the permit or application
was based, or
6. The permit was issued in error or in violation
of an ordinance, regulation or this code.
CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro—Tem
WM. `BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK
Councilman
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
FAX (323) 826-1438
City Council
City of Vernon
Honorable Members:
CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811
August 29, 2002
EDUARDO OLIVO
City Attorney
FAX: (562) 869-1883
KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: (323) 826-1435
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of Municipal Utilities
FAX: (323) 826-1425
STEVEN E. PARKER
Fire Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1407
BRUCE W. OLSON
Police Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1481
The State of California recently adopted the 2001 editions of the
Uniform Codes and the National Electrical Code. The Community
Services and Water Department has reviewed these codes in conjunction
with the Fire Department. As a result, City staff has proposed
several minor modifications to certain code sections in order to
further protect the safety of the Vernon community.
It is hereby recommended that Chapter 24, Building and Construction,
of the Code of the City of Vernon be amended to adopt the following:
(a) 2001 California Building Code Edition copyrighted by the
International Conference of Building Officials and the
California Building Standards Commission, Volumes 1 and 2
including Appendices with various amendments.
(b) 2001 California Electrical Code Edition, copyrighted by the
National Fire Protection Association and the California
Building Standards Commission with various amendments and
the 2000 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code Administrative
Provisions, promulgated by the International Conference of
Building Officials with various amendments.
(c) 2001 California Mechanical Code, copyrighted by the IAPMO
and the California Building Standards Commission with
various amendments.
(d) 2001 California Plumbing Code, copyrighted y the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials with various amendments.
Building Code
Page 2
(e) Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Code for Building
Conservation published by the International Conference of
Building Officials and he California Building Standards
Commission.
Very truly yours,
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Administrator/City Clerk
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COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DEPARTMENT
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator
FROM: Samuel Kevin Wilson Director of Community Services & Water
DATE: August 21, 2002
SUBJECT: BUILDING AND FIRE CODE ADOPTION
The Community Services Department in conjunction with the Fire Department is
recommending that the 2001 California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire codes be
adopted.
The state codes are required to take effect November 1, 2002. If the City proposes any
amendments then they must be adopted prior to November 1, 2002. The Community Services and
Fire Departments are recommending minor amendments to the Code.
It is recommended that a Public Hearing be scheduled to receive any comments that the public
may have in regards to the proposed amendments.
Attached herewith is a Notice of Public Hearing scheduled for September 18, 2002. Please
execute the hearing notice and return to me for publishing and posting. Thank you.
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OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator
FROM: Samuel Kevin Wilson, of Community Services & Water
DATE: August 21, 2002
SUBJECT: BUILDING CODES
The State of California recently adopted the latest edition of the Uniform Codes and the
National Electrical Code. The Community Services Department has reviewed the codes in
consultation with the Fire Department. The 2001 Editions are substantially the same as the 1997
codes that the City currently enforces. City staff has proposed several minor modifications to certain
code sections in order to further protect the safety of the community.
1089.
Attached herewith is the following:
1. Staff Report on Adoption of Building Codes
2. Staff Report on Adoption of Fire Code
3. 2001 California Building Code
4. 2001 California Electrical Code
5. 2000 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code Administrative Code Provisions
6. 2001 California Mechanical Code
7. 2001 California Plumbing Code
8. 2001 California Fire Code
Therefore, it is recommended that the City adopt the following Codes under Ordinance No.
(a) 2001 California Building Code Edition copyrighted by the International Conference of
Building Officials and the California Building Standards Commission, Volumes 1 and 2
including Appendices with various amendments.
(b) 2001 California Electrical Code Edition, copyrighted by the National Fire Protection
Association and the California Building Standards Commission with various amendments and
the 2000 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, promulgated by the
International Conference of Building Officials with various amendments.
(c) 2001 California Mechanical Code, copyrighted by the IAPMO and the California
Building Standards Commission with various amendments.
(d) 2001 California Plumbing Code, copyrighted by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials with various amendments.
(e) Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Code for Building Conservation published by
the International Conference of Building Officials and the California Building Standards
Commission.
Additionally, under Ordinance No. 1090 it is recommended that the 2001 California Fire
Code, copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs
Association with various amendments be adopted as the City Fire Code.
City Code sections pertaining to the abatement of hazardous buildings and standards for the
retrofit and tilt -up concrete wall buildings remain unchanged.
The first reading by the Vernon City Council for the above mentioned ordinance shall be
September 4, 2002. A public hearing will be the date of the second reading, September 18, 2002.
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Enclosures
c: City Attorney
STAFF REPORT
Fire Code
August 22, 2002
The State of California recently adopted the 2001 California Fire Code. This code will
become effective on November 1, 2002. California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958,
17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 allow the local agency to modify or change the Model Codes
provided certain findings can be made. City staff believes it is in the interest of public health,
safety and welfare to enact certain amendments to the model codes because of the climatic,
geological and/or topographical conditions in the City and based upon the following findings:
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the City of
Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading from one building to another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the location of earthquake
faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the City; and
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings, narrow streets potentially create a problem for
Governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
It is recommended that the 2001 California Fire Code, including the appendices and
standards attached as Exhibit `B", as copyrighted by the Western Fire Chief's Association and
the California Building Standards Commission be adopted with the proposed amendments.
Almost all of the proposed amendments are those that were made to the 1997 Uniform Fire Code
as adopted in Ordinance No. 1074. The proposed amendments are summarized as follows:
L Establishment of City Permit Fees.
2. Width and height of access roads.
3. Certification of Fire and Burglar Alarm Systems.
4. Location of spray finishing operations.
5. Prohibition on the manufacturing of testing and storage of explosive materials.
6. Limitations on the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in aboveground tanks.
7. Limitations on the storage of liquified petroleum gases.
The proposed amendments are listed below in full with their associated findings:
(a) Proposed Amendment
2001 California Fire Code Section 101.5 is amended to delete the clause at the end of the
first paragraph which reads: "and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this
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jurisdiction."
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(b) Proposed Amendment
2001 California Fire Code Sections 103.1.4 and 103.4.6 are hereby deleted.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(c) Proposed Amendment
2001 California Fire Code Section 105.8 is amended by adding the following activities to
the specified subparagraphs:
Sec.105.8. Permit required.
f.6. Fire extinguishing and protection systems of all types.
f.7. Fire alarm systems - installation and modification.
h.4. Hazardous materials monitoring system, underground, aboveground and
related work.
p.4. Paint spray booth and stacks.
u.1. Underground or aboveground flammable liquid storage tank construction,
removal and abandonment.
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w.2. Waste material handling plant.
w.3. Waste oil tanks.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(d) Proposed Amendment
Uniform Fire Code Section 902.2.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec.902.2.2.1. Dimensions.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet
(6096mm) and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet (4572mm).
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(e) Proposed Amendment
2001 California Fire Code Section 1001.7.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec.1001.7.2 Clear Space around Hydrants
Clear space of 24 feet in front of, 4 feet in rear of and 10 feet on both sides shall be
maintained around each onside hydrant.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(f) Proposed Amendment
2001 California Fire Code Section 1003.3 is amended by adding the following sub
paragraph:
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Sec. 1003.3.3 combination burglar and fire alarm systems maybe installed only if they are
U.L. certified and maintained by a U.L. listed Fire Alarm Service Company. Sec.
1003.3.4 Fire Alarm Systems shall have all devices tested after new installations or
modifications to the system. A signed test report with Central Station confirmation shall
be submitted to the City before final approval of the installation permit.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(g) Proposed Amendment
2001 California Fire Code Section 4502.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 4502.1. Location of spray -finishing operations.
All inside or outside spray -finishing operations shall be conducted in an approved spray
booth constructed in accordance with all applicable codes.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(h) Proposed Amendment
2001 California Fire Code Section 7701.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7701.7. Prohibited and limited acts.
Explosive materials shall not be manufactured, tested or stored within the limits of the
City of Vernon.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
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(i) Proposed Amendment
2001 California Fire Code Section 7902.2.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7902.2.2.1. Storage of Class I and Class II liquids.
Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings not
exceeding three (3) 6,000 gallon tanks per parcel in approved containers is permitted
within the limits of the City of Vernon except within the shaded areas shown on Exhibit
"A", which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
EXCEPTION: Storage of Class I and Class II liquids not exceeding two (2) 1,000
gallon tanks or one (1) 2,000 gallon diesel fuel tank per parcel in approved containers is
permitted in all areas within the limits of the City of Vernon.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
0) Proposed Amendment
2001 California Fire Code Section 8204.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8204.1. Storage of liquified petroleum gases.
Storage and transportation of LP -gas and the installation and maintenance of pertinent
equipment shall be in accordance with U.F.C. standard No. 82-1. Storage is permitted
within the limits of the City of Vernon except within the shaded areas shown on Exhibit
"A", which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
EXCEPTION: Storage of LP -gas not exceeding 2,000 gallons per parcel in approved
containers is permitted in all areas within the limits of the City of Vernon.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city.
(k) Proposed Amendment
2001 California Fire Code Appendices II-C, VI-E, and VI-H are hereby deleted.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(1) Proposed Amendment
2001 California Fire Code Appendix V1-F is amended to read as follows:
Appendix V1-F Permit Fees
Permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution by the City
Council.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
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EXHIBIT "B"
PART VIII
STANDARDS
ARTICLE 90 - STANDARDS
SECTION 9001 — GENERAL
9001.1 UFC Standards. The Uniform Fine Code standards re-
ferred to in various parts of this code, which are also listed in Sec-
tion 9002 and published in Volume 2 of this code, are hereby
declared to be part of this code and are referred to in this code as a
"UFC standard" When this code refers to a standard in the appen-
dix of Volume 2, the standard shall not apply unless specifically
adopted.
L [For SFMJ UFC Standard 104 does not apply to any occupancy
L �- in the State of California. For the appropriate fire alarm stan-
dards for all occupancies in Californ4 see NFPA 72 as amended
A' in Article 91 and Article 760 of the California Electrical Code.
The aWmia State Fine Marshal does not ad -t UFC.' Standa
L C. LOLL
CWhenever this code refers to a UFC Standard, it shall be
A' construed to mean the appropriate SFM adopted standard as
listed in Article 91.
9001.2 Standard of Duty. The standard of duty established
for the recognized standards listed in Section 9003 is that the de-
sign, construction and quality of materials of buildings, structures,
equipment, processes and methodologies be reasonably safe for
life, limb, health, property and public welfare. See also Section
101.3.
9001.3 Recognized Standards. The standards listed in Section
9003 are recognized standards. Compliance with these recognized
standards shall be prima facie evidence of compliance with the
standard of duty set forth in Section 9001.2.
SECTION 9002 — UFC STANDARDS
UFC STD.
AND
SEC. TITLE AND SOURCE
ARTICLE 10
10-1; 1002.1, 1005.2.7, 1102.5.2.3, NO TAG, 3209, 3407,
4502.8.2, 4503.7.1, 5201.9, 7901.5.3, 7902.5.1.2.1 and
NO TAG
Selection, Installation, Inspection, Maintenance and
Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers
10-2; 1001.4, 1006.2.9.1.4, 1006.2.12.2.3, 1006.3.1, NO TAG,
6313.3 and 6320.1
Installation, Maintenance and Use of Fire Protection
Signaling Systems
'10-3 NFPA -13 - Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Sys-
tems
'10-4 NFPA -13 D - Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Sys-
tems in 1 8t 2 Family Dwellings
' 10-5 NFPA -13 R - Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Sys-
tems in Residential Occupancies
up to and including 4 stories in height
10-6 NFPA - 14 - Standpipe and hose systems
ARTICLE 24
24-1; 2401.4 and NO TAG
Aircraft Fueling
ARTICLE 52
52-1; 5201.1, 5204.2 and 5204.10.2.3.5
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems
ARTICLE 62
62-1; 6201 and 6205.1
Ovens and Furnaces
ARTICLE 74
74-1; 7404.2.3
Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems
ARTICLE 79
79-1; 7902.2.4.2 and 7902.2.8.3
Foam Fire Protection Systems
79-2; 7902.1.16.4 and 7902.2.6.3.4
Fixed Water Spray Fire Protection Systems
79-3; 209, Table 4703-A, 6307.4, 6319, 74015.2, 7902.1.3.2,
8001.4.3.3, 8004.1.7, 8004.1.15, 8004.2.2.2 and 8004.4.3
Identification of the Health, Flammability and Reactivity
of Hazardous Materials
79-4; NO TAG and 7904.6.1
Vehicles for Transporting Flammable or Combustible
Liquids
79-5; 7902.1.8.1.1 and 7902.5.11.2.4
Portable Flammable or Combustible Liquid Tanks
79-6; 7902.6.10
Interior Lining of Underground Storage Tanks
79-7; 7902.1.8.2.1, 7902.1.8.2.7, 7902.1.9.5, 7902.1.9.7 and
7903.3.3
Testing Requirements for Protected Aboveground Tanks
ARTICLE 80
80-1; 8003.8.1, 8003.8.2 and 8004.1.16
Storage, Dispensing and Use of Silane and its Mixtures
80-2; 7401.1, 7501.1 and 8004.1.14
Industrial and Institutional Bulk Oxygen Systems
80-3; 7501.1
Flammable Cryogenic Fluid System at Consumer Sites
80-4; 7501.1
Inert Cryogenic Fluid Systems at Consumer Sites
ARTICLE 81
81-1; 81019, 8102.10, 8103.2 and 8803.2
High -piled General Storage of Combustibles in Buildings
81-2; 7902.5.11.5.1, 7902.5.12.5.1, 8102.9, 8102.10, 8104.2,
8104.4 and 8803.2
High -piled Rack Storage of Combustibles in Buildings
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81-3; 8102.7
Mechanical Smoke -removal Systems
81-4; 8101.1, 8104.2.3.1, 8104.2.3.2 and 8106.1
High -piled Storage of Combustible Records in Buildings
ARTICLE 82
82-1; 5201.3.2, 5203.5.1, 8201, 8203, 8206, 8208, 8211, 8212
and 8214
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Storage and Use
ARTICLE 88
88-1; 8801
Classification of Aerosol Products
APPENDIX
A-III-C-1, A-III-C Section 1
Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water -based
Fire -protection Systems
SECTION 9003 — RECOGNIZED STANDARDS
al AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY
AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
444 N. Capitol Street, Suite 225, Washington, DC 20001
a.1.1 Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges
a.2. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE
11 W. 42nd, New York, NY 10036
ANSI STANDARDS
a.2.1. ANSI A13.1 Scheme for the Identification of Piping
Systems
a.2.2. ANSI B31 Guide
a.2.3. ANSI B31.1 Power Piping
a.2.4. ANSI B31.2 Fuel Gas Piping
a.2.5. ANSI B31.3 Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery
Piping
a.2.6. ANSIIASME B31.4 Liquid Petroleum
Transportation Piping System
a2.7. ANSI B31.5 Refrigeration Piping
a.2.8. ANSI B31.5a Refrigeration Piping
a2.9. ANSI B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution
Piping Systems
a2.10. ANSUIEEE 484 Recommended Practice for
Installations of Large -Lead Storage for Generating
Stations and Substations.
a2.11. ANSUIEEE 937 Recommended Practice for
Installation and Maintenance of Lead -Acid Batteries for
Photovoltaic (PV) Systems.
a.3. AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
1220 "L" Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005
API STANDARDS
a.3.1. 12-B Specification for Bolted Tanks for Storage of
Production Liquids
a.3.2. 12-D Specification for Field Large Welded Tanks for
Storage of Production Liquids
a.3.3. 12-F Specification for Shop Welded Tanks for
Storage of Production Liquids
a3.4. 620 Recommended Rules for Design and
Construction of Large Welded, Low Pressure Storage
Tanks
a.3.5.650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
a.3.6.651 Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Petroleum
Storage Tanks
a.3.7.653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and
Reconstruction
a.3.8. 1529 Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing Hose and
Couplings
a.3.9. 1604 Removal and Disposal of Used Underground
Petroleum Storage Tanks, 1987 edition
a3.10. 1615 Installation of Underground Petroleum
Storage Systems
a.3.11. 1632 Cathodic Protection of Underground
Petroleum Storage Tanks and Piping Systems
a.3.12.2000 Venting Atmospheric and Low Pressure,
Storage Tanks
a.3.13.2001 Fire Protection in Refineries
a.3.14.2003 Protection Against Ignitions Arising out of
Static, Lightning, and Stray Currents
a.3.15.2009 Safe Welding and Cutting Practices in
Refineries, Gas Plants, and Petrochemical Plants
a.3.16.2015 Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petroleum Storage
Tanks
a3.17. 2023 Guide for Safe Storage and Handling of
Heated Petroleum: Derived Asphalt Products and Crude
Oil Residue
a3.18. 2028 Flame Arrestors in Piping Systems
a3.19. 2201 Procedures for Welding or Hot Tapping on
Equipment Containing Flammables
a.3.20.2350 Overfill Protection for Petroleum Storage
Tanks
a.4. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND
MATERIALS
100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
ASTM STANDARDS
a.4.1. ASTM A 395 Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure
Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures
a.4.2. ASTM D 5 Penetration of Bituminous Materials
a.4.3. ASTM D 56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag
Closed Tester
a4.4. ASTM D 86 Standard Method of Test for Distillation
of Petroleum Products
a4.5. ASTM D 92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points
by Cleveland Open Cup
a.4.6. ASTM D 93 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points
of Liquids by Pensky-Martins Closed
a.4.7. ASTM D 323 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of
Petroleum Products (Reid Method)
a4.8. ASTM D 3061 Tin -Plate Fabricated Aerosol Cans
a.4.9. ASTM D 3063 Pressure in Glass Aerosol Bottles
a4.10. ASTM D 3064 Standard Terminology Relating to
Aerosol Products
a.4.11. ASTM D 3073 Filling and Inspection of Glass
Aerosol Containers
a4.12. ASTM D 3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of
Liquids by Setaflash Closed Cup
a.4.13. ASTM D 4021 Standard Specification for .
Glass -Fiber -Reinforced Polyester Underground
Petroleum Storage Tanks
a4.14. ASTM E 681 Standard Test Method for
Concentration Limits of Flammability of Chemicals
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a.4.15. ASTM E 1354 Standard for Heat and Visible
Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using
an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
a.4.16. ASTM E 1529 Standard Test Methods for
Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fire on
Structural Members and Assemblies
a.5. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL
ENGINEERS
345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017
' ASME STANDARDS
a.5.1. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Section I. Power Boilers
Section V19L Pressure Vessels, Divisions l or 2
a.6. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS, Bureau
of Explosives
1920 "L" Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036
AAR CIRCULARS
a.6. i. 17-E Tank Car Loading Racks
c.I COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION, INC.
1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1004, Arlington, VA
22202-4100
CGA PAMPHLETS
c.1.1. C-7 Guide to the Precautionary Labeling and Marking
of Compressed Gas Containers
c.1.2. P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases
f.1. FACTORY MUTUAL ENGINEERING AND
RESEARCH
1151 Boston -Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062
FACTORY MUTUAL DATA SHEETS AND APPROVAL
STANDARDS
f.1.1. 8-9 Storage of Class 1, II, III, IV and Plastic Commodi-
ties
f.1.2. 4430 Heat and Smoke Vents
i.l. ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF
NORTH AMERICA
345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017
i.1.1. ESS Lighting Handbook
i.2. DMMNA11ONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING
OFFICIALS
5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS
L2.1. 15-7 Automatic Smoke and Heat Vents
n.1. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CORROSION
ENGINEERS
1440 South Creek Drive, Houston, TX 77084
RECOMMENDED PRACTICES
n.1.1. RP-01 Control of External Corrosion of
Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems
n.1.2. RP-02 Control of External Corrosion on Metallic
Buried, Partially Buried, or Submerged Liquid Storage
Systems
n.2. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
Post Office Box 9101, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269
NFPA STANDARDS
n.2.1.40 Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Motion
Picture Film
n.2.2.46 Recommended Safe Practices for Storage of
Forest Products
n.2.3.497A Classification of Class I Hazardous Locations
for Electrical Installations.
n.2.4.59A Standard for the Production, Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas
n.2.5.505 Firesafety Standard for Powered Industrial
Trucks (Forklifts)
n.2.6.701 Standard Methods of Fire Tests for
Flame -resistant Textiles and Films
n.2.7.703 Standard for Fire Retardant Impregnated Wood
and Fire Retardant Coatings for Building Materials
n.2.8.2001 Clean Agent Fire -extinguishing Systems
n.2.9.92A Smoke Control Systems
n.2.10.92B Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria,
and Large Areas
n.2.11.20 Smoke and Heat Venting
n.3. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH (NIOSH)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public
Health Service, Center for Disease Control, 4676 Co-
lumbia Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45226
n.3.1. NIOSIVOSHA Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
s.1. STEEL TANK INSTITUTE
666 Dundee Road, Suite 705, Northbrook, IL 60062
s.1.1. Standard sti-P30 Specification for Exterior Corrosion
Protection of Underground Steel Storage Tanks
u.1. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
UL STANDARDS
u.l.l. UL 25 Meters for Flammable and Combustible
Liquids and LP Gas
u.1.2. UL 30 Metal Safety Cans
u.1.3. UL 58 Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
u.1.4. UL 79 Power Operated Pumps for Petroleum
Products Dispensing Systems
u.1.5. UL 80 Standard for Steel Inside Tanks for
Oil -burner Fuel .
u.1.6. UL 87 Power Operated Dispensing Devices for
Petroleum Products
u.1.7. UL 142 Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
u.1.8. UL 147B Standard for Nonrefillable (Disposable)
Type Metal Container Assemblies for Butane
u.1.9. UL 330 Gasoline Hose
u.1.10. UL 525 Flame Arresters for Use of Vents of
Storage Tanks for Petroleum Oil and Gasoline
u.1.11. UL 567 Pipe Connectors for Flammable and
Combustible Liquids and LP Gas
u.1.12 UL 793 Automatically Operated Roof Vents for
Smoke and Heat
u.1.13. UL 842 Valves for Flammable Liquids
u.1.14. UL 1313 Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum
Products
u.1.15. UL 1316 Glass -Fiber -Reinforced Plastic
Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products
u.1.16. UL 1746 External Corrosion Protection Systems
for Steel Underground Storage Tanks
u.1.17. UL 2085 Standard for Insulated Aboveground
Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
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u.1.18 UL 2245 Outline of Investigation for Below —grade
Vaults for Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks
u.1.19. UL 1975 Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed
Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes
u.1.20. UL 2208 Standard for Solvent Distillation Units
u.2. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES OF CANADA INC.
7 Crouse Road, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada MIR 3A9
ULC STANDARDS
u.2.1. ULC 603.1-M Standard for Galvanic Corrosion
Protection Systems for Steel Underground Tanks for
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
u.3. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REGULATIONS
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
u.3.1 Title 29, Section 1910
u.3.2. Title 40, Parts 280 and 281 '
u.3.3. Title 49, Chapter 1 (DOT Regulations)
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CALIFORNIA STANDARDS
ARTICLE 91—CALIFORNIA STANDARDS
9101.1 California Standards. The California Standards referred
to as in various parts of this code, which are listed in Section
9002, are hereby declared to be part of this code and are referred
to in this code as "CFC Standards. "
Whenever this code refers to a UBC or UPC Standard, it shall be
construed to mean the appropriate State Fire Marshal (SFM)
adopted standard, as listed in this chapter.
9101.L1 National Standards Adopted by the State Fire Marshal
(SFM Standards as adopted by the SFM in California Building
Code, Chapter 35 are duplicated here for ease of reference.
Whenever the Uniform Building Code refers to:
UBC Standard It shall be construed to mean:
9-1 NFPA 13
9-2 NFPA 14
9-3 NFPA 13R
9101.L2 California State Fire Marshal (SFM) Standards.
SFM 12-4-100 Smoke Ventilators.
SFM 12-7-3 Fire -testing Furnace.
SFM 12-8-100 Room Fire Tests for Wall and Ceiling Materials.
The State Fire Marshal standards referred to above are found in
the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12.
9101.1.3 [For SFM] National Standards.
1. NFPA 11,1998 Edition, Low -Expansion Foams
2. NFPA HA, 1999 Edition, Medium- and High -Expansion Foam
Systems
3. NFPA 12, 1998 Edition, Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Sys-
tems
4. NFPA 12A,1997 Edition, Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing
Systems
5. NFPA 13, 1999 Edition, lire Installation of Automatic Sprinkler
Systems, as amended
6. NFPA 13D, 1999 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
One- and 7ivo-Family Dwellings and
Manufactured Homes
7. NFPA 13R, 1999 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies up to and
Including Four Stories in Height
8. NFPA 14, 2000 Edition, Installation of Standpipe, Private Hy-
dran4 and Hose Systems
9. NFPA 15, 1996 Edition, Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire
Protection
10. NFPA 16, 1999 Edition, Installation of Deluge, Foam -Water
Sprinkler and Foam -Water Spray
Systems
H. NFPA 17, 1998 Edition, Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
12. NFPA 17A, 1998 Edition, Wet Chemical Extinguishing Sys-
tems.
13. NFPA 20, 1999 Edition, Installation of Stationary Pumps for
Fire Protection
14. NFPA 22, 1998 Edition, Water Tanks for Private Fire Protec-
tion
15. NFPA 24, 1995 Edition, Installation of private Fire Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances
16. NFPA 37, 1998 Edition, Installation and Use of Stationary
Combustion Engines and Gas 71irbines
17. NFPA 50, 1996 Edition, Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer
Sites
18. NFPA 54, 1996 Edition, National Fuel Gas Code
19. NFPA 58, 1998 Edition, Standard for the Storage and Han-
dling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
20. NFPA 72, 1999 Edition, National Fire Alarm Code, as
amended [The SFM does not adopt NFPA 72EL 1999 Edition,
Chapter 8.]
20.1 NFPA 720, 1996 Edition, National Fire Alarm Code, as
amended Chapter 2 - "Household Fire Warning Equipment."
21. NFPA 92 A, 2000 Edition, Smoke -Control Systems
22. NFPA 99, 1999 Edition, Health Care Facilities, Chapter 4,
Gas and Vacuum Systems.
23. NFPA 99 C, 1999 Edition, Gas and Vacuum Systems
24. NFPA 253, 2000 Edition, Test for Critical Radiant Flux of
Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant
Heat Energy Source
25. NFPA 2001, 2000 Edition, Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing
Systems
26. UL 13, Power -limited Circuit Cables, 4 Second Edition 1996.
27. UL 38, Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes, Seventh Edition,
March 26, 1999, with revisions
through April 28, 2000.
28. UL 193, Alarm Valves for Fire Protection Service, Ninth Edl-
tion, March 24, 1993.
29. UL 217, Single- and Multiple -Station Smoke Alarm, as
amended Fifth Edition, 199Z
30. UL 228, Door CloserslHolders, with or without Integral
Smoke Alarms Fourth Edition, April 29, 1997, with revisions
through January 21, 1999.
31. UL 260, Dry Pipe and Deluge Valves for Fire Protection Ser-
vice, Sixth Edition, May 27, 1994, with revisions through Febru-
ary 15,1999.
32. UL 262, Gate Valves for Fire Protection Service, Seventh Edi-
tion, May 27, 1994, with revisions through. January 28, 1998.
33. UL 268, Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Sys-
tems, as amended Fourth Edition, December 30, 1996, with revi-
sions through January 4, 1999.
34. UL 268A, Smoke Detectors forDuct Application, as amended,
Third Edition, May 15, 1998.
35. UL 312, Check Valves for Fire Protection Service, Eighth
Edition, June 2, 1993, with revisions through February 17, 1994.
36. UL 346, Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling
Systems, Fourth Edition, 1994.
37. UL 464, Audible Signal Appliances Seventh Edition, Febru-
ary 23, 1996, with revisions through May 11, 1999.
38. UL 497B, Protectors for Data Communication and Fire
Alarm Circuits, Second Edition, December 28, 1993, with revi-
sions through October 20, 1994.
39. UL 521, Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Sys-
tems, Seventh Edition, February 19, 1999.
40. UL 539, Single- and Multiple -Station Heat Detectors, Fourth
Edition, 1995.
41. UL 632, Electrically Actuated Dwrnsmitters, Sixth Edition,
1994.
42. UL 753, Alarm Accessories for Automatic Water Supply
Valves for Fire Protection Service, Sixth Edition, 1994.
43. UL 813, Commercial Audio Equipment, Seventh Edition, De-
cember 13, 1996, with revisions through March, 30, 1999.
44. UL 864, Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems,
as amended Eighth Edition, November 27, 1996, with revisions
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through March 30, 1999.
45. UL 884, Underfloor Electric Raceways and Fittings, Eighth
Edition, 1987 Tenth Edition, 1998.
46. UL 913, Intrinsically Safe Apparatus for Use in Class I, II, and
Hl, Division 1, Hazardous Locations, Fifth Edition, February 21,
1997, with revisions dated February 24, 1997.
47. UL 924, Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, Eighth
Edition, 1999, November 29, 1990, with revisions through No-
vember 24, 1993.
48.UL 985, Household Fire Warning System Units, as amended,
Fifth Edition, May 26, 2000.
49. UL 1091, Butterfly Valves for Fire Protection Service, Fifth
Edition, 1994.
50. UL 1424, Cables for Power -limited Fine Protective Signaling
Circuits, Second Edition, 1996.
51. UL 1480, Speakers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
Fourth Edition, July 28, 1998.
52. UL 1481, Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Sys-
tems, Fourth Edition, April 9, 1999.
53. UL 1711, Amplifiers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems,
First Edition, January 5, 1987, with revisions October 12, 1992.
54. UL 1730, Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories (annun-
ciators) for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences
and Hotel/Motel Rooms, Third Edition, September 18, 1998, with
revisions through May 17, 1999.
55. UL 1971, Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, Sec-
ond Edition, October 17, 1995, with revisions through May 24,
2000.
56. UL 1484, Residential Gas Detectors, Third Edition, Novem-
ber 30, 1994, with revisions dated December 1, 1994
5Z UL 1994, Low Level Path Marking and Lighting Systems,
Sixth Edition, 1994.
58. UL 2034, Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide
Alarms, Second Edition, October 29, 1996, with revisions
through June 2, 1999.
59. UL 2079, Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems,
Third Edition, July 31, 1998.
60. FM Class No. 3260, Flame Radiation Detectors for Automat-
ic Fire Alarm Signaling, February 1994 Edition.
9102 [For SFM] AMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL STAN-
DARDS
9102.1 [SFM] NFPA 72, 1999 Edition, as amended
Amend Section 1-5.2.6, second paragraph as follows:
For a combination system, the secondary supply capacity re-
quired above shall include the load of any non -fire related equip-
ment; functions, or features. (The balance of the section text is to
remain unchanged.)
Delete the last sentence of Section 1-5.4.8 as follows:
If automatically turning of the alarm verification appliances is
permitted by the authority having jurisdiction, the alarm shall not
be turned off in less than 5 minutes.
Delete Exception No 1.
Exception No 1: If otherwise permitted by the authority having
jurisdiction, the 5 minute requirement shall not apply.
Renumber Exception No 2 to No 1.
Exception No 21: If permitted by the authority having jurisdic-
tion, subsequent actuation of another addressable initiating de-
vice of the same type in the same room or space shall not be
required to cause the notification appliance(s) to reactivate.
Add a Section 1--5.47.1 as follows:
Sec. 1-5.4.7.1. Supplementary Audible Notification Ap-
pliances. Every public, private or parochial school building hav-
ing an occupant load of fifty (50) or more students or more than
one classroom shall sound the California uniform fire alarm sig-
nal as described in Education Code Sections 32002, 32003 and
32004.
EXCEPTION: When afire alarm system having a dis-
tinctive tone, and which is used for no other purpose, is
installed, the manner of sounding such alarm shall not be
subject to the provisions of Education Code Sections
32002, 32003 and 32004.
Amend Section 1.5.5.4, as follows:
Sec. L5.5.4. Wiring. The installation of all wiring, cable and
equipment shall be in accordance with the California Electrical
Code, and specifically with Article 760, 770 and 800, where ap-
plicable. Optical fiber cables shall be protected against mechani-
cal injury in accordance with Article 760.
Amend Section 1-5.7.1.2 as follows:
Sec. 1-5.7.1.2. Zone of Origin. Fire alarm systems serving two
or more zones shall identify the zone of origin of the alarm initia-
tion by annunciation or coded signal as required by the authority
having jurisdiction.
Add a new SFM subsection 1-6 2.2 (3) as follows:
(3) [For SFM] The owner's manual and the record drawings
shall be provided at a location approved by the authority having
jurisdiction.
Amend Section 2-81 as follows
Sec. 2-8.1 Each manual fire alarm box shall be securely
mounted The operable part of each manual fire alarm box shall
be not less than 42 " (1066 mm) and not more than 48" (1219mm)
above, floor level.
Amend Section 2--&2.4 by adding an exception as follows:
EXCEPTION: When individual dwelling units are served by a
single exit siatrwa t additional boxes at other than the ground, jioor
may be omitted
Add a Section 3-8 3.2.3.1(b) as follows:
Sec. 3-8.3.2.3.1(b) A smoke detector that is continuously sub-
jected to a smoke concentration above alarm threshold does not
delay the system functions of 1 5.4 by more than 30 seconds.
Add a Section 3-8 4.1.3.3.3(3) c and amend Section 3-4.212 as
follows:
Sec. 3-8 4.1.3.3.3 (3)c. Installation of listed circuit integrity
(C L) cable, which meets or exceeds a two-hour fire -resistance
rating.
Sec. 3-4.2.2.2:(b) Where the vertically run conductors are con-
tained in a 2-hour rated cable assembly, or enclosed (installed)
in a 2-hour rated enclosure or a listed circuit integrity (CI.)
cable, which meets or exceeds a 2-hour fire resistive rating.
Amend Sections 4-3.2.1 and 4-3.3.1 as follows:
Sec. 4-3.11. Audible notification appliances intended for opera-
tion in the public mode shall have a sound level of not less than
75dBA at 10 feet (3m) or more than H0d8A at the minimum hear-
ing distance from the audible appliance.
Sec. 4-3.3.1. Private Mode. Audible notification appliances in-
tended for operation in the private mode shall have a sound level
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of not less than 45dRA at 10 feet (3m) or more than 110dBA at the
minimum hearing distance from the audible appliance.
Add a Section 4-4.5 as follows:
"S Notification Appliances for the Hearing Impaired Ap-
proved notification appliances for the hearing impaired shall be
installed in the following areas:
1. Restrooms
2. Corridors
3. Music practice rooms
4. Band rooms
S. Gymnasiums
6. Multipurpose rooms
7. Occupational shops
8. Occupied rooms where ambient noise impairs hearing of the
fire alarm
9. Lobbies
10. Meeting rooms
11. Any other area for common use
NOTE: This section is also adopted by the Division of the State
Architect, Access Compliance for buildings not regulated by
the State Fire Marshal,
Amend Section 2-4.11 of NFPA 721 ,1996.
9102.1.1 [For SFM] NFPA 721 ,19% Edition, Chapter 2, as
amended. Reprinted with permission from NFPA 72, National
Fire Alarm Code Copyright 0 1996 National Fire Protection
Association, Quincy, MA 02269 This reprinted material is not
the complete and official icial position of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association, on the referenced subject which is repre-
sented only by the standard in its entirety. The National Fire
Alarm Code) , are registered trademarks of the National Fire
Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269.
Chapter 2 Household Fin Warning Equipment
2-1 Introduction.
2-l.1* Scope. This chapter contains minimum requirements for
the selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of fire
warning equipment for use within family living units. The re-
quirements of the other chapters shall not apply.
Exception: Where specifically indicated
2-1.2 Purpose.
2-1.2.1 Household fire warning systems shall be designed and
installed to provide sufficient dent warning of a fire to enable occu-
pants to escape. It is recognized that household fire warning sys-
tems might not be of material assistance to all occupants, such as
persons intimate with the ignition of afire.
2-1.2.2 This chapter is primarily concerned with lid safety, not
with protection of property. It presumes that a family has an exit
plan.
2-1.3 General.
2-1.3.1 A control and associated equipment; a multiple or single
station alarm(s), or any combination thereof shall be permitted to
be used as a household fire warning system, provided the require-
ments of 2-1.3.7 are met.
2-1.3.2 Detection and alarm systems for use within the protected
household are covered by this chapter.
2-1.3.3 Supplementary functions, including the extension of an
alarm beyond the household; shall be permitted and shall not in-
terfere with the performance requirements of this chapter.
2-1.3.4 Where the authority having jurisdiction requires a house-
hold fire warning system to comply with the requirements of
Chapter 4 or any other chapters of this code, the requirements of
Section 2 2 shall still apply.
2-1.3.5 The definitions of Section 1-4 shall apply.
2-1.3.6 This chapter does not exclude the use of fire alarm sys-
tems complying with other chapters of this code in household ap-
plications, provided all of the requirements of this chapter are
met or exceeded
2-1.3.7 All devices, combinations of devices, and equipment to be
installed in conformity with this chapter shall be approved or
listed for the purposes for which they are intended
2-1.3.8 A device or system of devices having materials or forms
that dif er from those detailed in this chapter shall be permitted to
be examined and tested according to the intent of the chapter and,
if found equivalent, shall be permitted to be approved
2-1.3.9 Equivalency. Nothing in this code is intended to prevent
the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior
quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durability, and
safety over those prescribed by this code, provided technical doc-
umentation is submitted to the authority having jurisdiction to
demonstrate equivalency and the system, metho4 or device is ap-
proved for the intended purpose.
2-2 Basic Requirements.
2-2.1 Required Protection.
2-2.1.1 * This code requires the following detectors within the
family living unit
2-2.1.1.1 Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each sepa-
rate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and
on each additional story of the family living unit; including base-
ments and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics. In new
construction, a smoke alarm also shall be installed in each sleep-
ing room.
2-2.1.1.2* For family living units with one or more split levels
(i.e., adjacent levels with less than one full story separation be-
tween levels), a smoke alarm required by 2-2.1.1.1 shall be per-
mitted for an adjacent lower level, including basements. (See
Figure A 2-2.I.L2.)
Exception: Where there is an intervening door between one level
and the adjacent lower level a smoke alarm shall be installed on the
lower level.
2-2.1.1.3 Automatic sprinkler systems provided in accordance
with NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Sys-
tems in One- and 7Wo-Family Dwellings and Manufactured
Homes, or NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four
Stories in Height, shall be interconnected to sound alarm notifi-
cation appliances throughout the dwelling where afire warning
system is provided
2-2.2* Alarm Noti, f ieation Appliances. Each automatic alarm -
initiating device shall cause the operation of an alarm that shall
be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels
with all intervening doors closed The tests of audibility level
shall be conducted with all household equipment that might be in
operation at night in full operation. Examples of such equipment
are window air conditioners and room humidifiers. (See A 2-2.2
for additional information.)
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2-2.2.1 In new construction, where more than one smoke alarm is
`required by 2-2. 1, smoke alarm shall
be arranged so that operation of any smoke alarm causes the
alarm in all smoke alarms within the
dwelling to sound
Exception: Configurations that provide equivalent distribution of
the alarm signal.
2-2.2.2* Standard Signal Newly installed alarm notification ap-
pliances used with a household fire warning system and single
and multiple station smoke alarms shall produce the audible
emergency evacuation signal described in ANSI S3.41, Audible
Emergency Evacuation Signal. Signals from different notification
appliances shall not be required to be synchronized
2-2.3 Alarm Notification Appliances for the Hearing Impaired
In a household occupied by one or more hearing impaired per-
sons, each initiating device shall cause the operation of a visible
alarm signal(s) in accordance with 2-4.4.2. Since hearing defi-
cits are often not apparent, the responsibility for advising the ap-
propriate persons shall be that of the hearing impaired party. The
responsibility for compliance shall be that of the occupants of the
family living unit.
Exception: A listed tactile signal shall be permitted to be employed
2-3 Power Supplies.
2-3.1 General.
2-3.1.1 All power supplies shall have sufficient capacity to oper-
ate the alarm signal(s) for at least 4
continuous minutes.
2-3.1.2 There shall be a primary (main) and a secondary (stand-
by) power source. For electrically powered household fire warn-
ing equipment, the primary (main) power source shall be ac, the
secondary (standby) power source shall be a battery.
Exception No. 1: Where the primary (main) power source is an
emergency circuit or a legally required standby circuit capable of op-
erating the system for at least 24 hours in the normal condition, fol-
lowed by not less than 4 minutes of alarm, a secondary (standby)
source shall not be required
Exception No. 2: Where the primary (main) power source is a cir-
cuit ofan optional standby system capable of operating the system for
at least 24 hours, followed by not less than 4 minutes of alarm, that
meets the requirements for either an emergency system or a legally re-
quired standby system as defined in NFPA 70, National Electrical
Code, Articles 700 and 701, respectively, a secondary (standby) supply
shall not be required
Exception No. 3: Detectors and alarms powered from a monitored
do circuit of a control trait where power for the control tacit meets the
requirements ofSectwn 2 3 and the curuit remains operable upon loss
of primary (main) ac power.
Exception No. 4. A detector and a wireless transmitter that serves
only that detector shall be permitted to be powered from a monitored
battery primary (main) source where part of a liste4 monitored low
power radio (wireless) system. A secondary (standby) source shall not
be required
Exception No. S. In existing construction, either an ac primary
power source, as described in 2 3.2, or a monitored battery primary
(main) power source, as described in 2 3.3, shall be permitted A sec-
ondary (standby) source shall not be required
Fareepdon No. 6. Visible notification appliances required by
2-4.4.2.
Exception No. 7. Where the primary (main) power source is non-
electrical a secondary (standby) source shall not be required The re-
quirements of 2 3.5 shall apply. '
2-3.2 Primary Power Supply - AC.
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2-3.2.1 An ac primary (main) power source shall be a depend-
able commercial light and power supply source. A visible "power
on" indicator shall be provided
2-3.2.2 All electrical systems designed to be installed by other
than a qualified electrician shall be powered from a source not in
excess of 30 volts that meets the requirements for power limited
fire alarm circuits as defined in NFPA 70, National Electrical
Code, Article 760.2 3.2.3 A restraining means shall be used at
the plug-in of any cord connected installation.
2-3.2.4 AC primary (main) power shall be supplied either from a
dedicated branch circuit or the unswitched portion of a branch
circuit also used for power and lighting. Operation of a switch
(other than a circuit breaker) or a ground -fault circuit4riterrupt-
er shall not cause loss of primary (main) power.
Exception No. 1: Single or multiple station alarms with a super-
vised rechargeable standby battery that provides at least 4 months of
operation with a fully charged battery.
Exception No. 2: Where a ground -fault dirtdt-intemipter serves
all electrical circuits within the household
2-3.2.5 Neither loss nor restoration of primary (main) power
shall cause an alarm signal
Exception: An alarm signal shall be permitted within the household
but shall not exceed 2 seconds.
2-3.2.6 Where a secondary (standby) battery is provided, the pri-
mary (main) power supply shall be of sufficient capacity to oper-
ate the system under all conditions of loading with any secondary
(standby) battery disconnected or fully discharged
2 -3.3 Primary Power Supply - Monitored Battery. Household
fire warning equipment shall be permitted to be powered by a bat-
tery, provided that the battery is monitored to ensure that the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
(a) All power requirements are met for at least I year of battery
life, including monthly testing.
(b) A distinctive audible trouble signal sounds more the bat-
tery is incapable of operating (from causes such as aging or ter-
minal corrosion) the device(s) for alarm purposes.
(c) For a unit employing a lock -in alarm feature, automatic
transfer is provided from alarm to a trouble condition.
(d) The unit is capable of producing an alarm signal for at least
4 minutes at the battery voltage at which a trouble signal is nor-
malty obtained, followed by not less than 7 days of trouble signal
operation.
(e) The audible trouble signal is produced at least once every
minute for 7 consecutive days.
(t) Acceptable replacement batteries are clearly identified by
the manufacturer's name and model number on the unit near the
battery compartment.
(g) A readily noticeable, visible indication is displayed when a
primary battery is removed from the unit.
(h) Any unit that uses a nonrechargeable battery as a primary
power supply that is capable of a 10-year or greater service life,
including testing, and meets the requirements of 2-3.3(b) through
(e) shall not be required to have a replaceable battery.
2-3.4 Secondary (Standby) Power Supply.
2-3.4.1 Removal or disconnection of a battery used as a secon-
dary (standby) power source shall cause a distinctive audible or
visible trouble signal
2-3.4.2 Acceptable replacement batteries shall be clearly identi-
fied by manufacturer's name and model number on the unit near
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2-3.4.3 Where required by law for disposal reasons, recharge-
able batteries shall be removable.
2-3.4.4 Automatic Recharging..
2-3.4.4.1 Automatic recharging shall be provided where a re-
chargeable battery is used as the secondary (standby) supply. The
supply shall be capable of operating the system for at least 24
hours in the normal condition, followed by not less than 4 minutes
of alarm. Loss of the secondary (standby) source shall sound an
audible trouble signal at least once every minute.
2-3.4.4.2 The battery shall be recharged within 4 hours where
power is provided from a circuit that can be switched on or off by
means other than a circuit breaker, or within 48 hours where
power is provided from a circuit that cannot be switched on or off
by means other than a circuit breaker.
2,3.4.5 Where automatic recharging is not provided the battery
shall be monitored to ensure that the following conditions are
met:
(a) All power requirements are met for at least 1 year of battery
life.
(b) A distinctive audible trouble signal sounds before the bat-
tery capacity has been depleted below the level required to pro-
duce an alarm signal for 4 minutes.
2-3.5 Primary Power - Non -electrical, A suitable spring -
wound mechanism shall provide power for the non -electrical
portion of a listed single station alarm A visible indication shall
be provided to show that sufficient operating power is not avail-
able.
2-4 Equipment Performance.
2-4.1 General. The failure of any non reliable or short -life com-
ponent that renders the detector inoperable shall be readily ap-
parent to the occupant of the living unit without the need for test.
2-4.2 Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detectors. Each smoke alarm
and smoke detector shall detect abnormal quantities of smoke
that can occur in a dwelling, shall properly operate in the normal
environmental conditions of a household and shall be in com-
pliance with ANSIUL 268, Standard for Safety Smoke Detectors
for Fire Protective Signaling Systems, orANS/UL 217, Standard
for Safety Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms.
Sec. 2-4.2.1 The alarm verification feature shall not be used for
household fire warning equipment. (This text is continued from
CDC, Chapter 35]
2-4.3* Heat Alarms and Heat Detectors.
2-4.3.1 Each heat detector, including a heat detector integrally
mounted on a smoke detector, shall detect abnormally high tem-
perature or rate —of —temperature rise, and all such detectors
shall be listed for not less than 50-ft (15-m) spacing.
2-4.3.2 Fixed temperature detectors shall have a temperature
rating at least 257 (14"C) above the normal ambient tempera-
ture and shall not be rated 507 (28°C) higher than the maximum
anticipated ambient temperature in the room or space where
installed
2-4.4 Alarm Signaling Intensity.
2-4.4.1 All alarm sounding appliances shall have a minimum
rating of 85 dDA at ]Oft (3 m).
Exception: An additional sounding appliance intended for use in
the same roan as the use; such as a bedroom, may have a sound pres-
sure level as low as 75 dRA at 10 fi (3 m).
2-4.4.2 Visible notification appliances used in rooms where a
hearing impaired person(s) sleeps shall have a minimum rating
of 177 candela for a maximum room size of 14 ft by 16ft (4.27 m by
4.88 m). For larger rooms, the visible notification appliance shall
be located within 16 ft (4.88 m) of the pillow. Visible notification
appliances in other areas shall have a minimum rating of 15 can-
dela.
Exception: Where a visible notification appliance in a sleeping
room is mounted more than 24 in. (610mm) below the ceiling, a mini-
mum rating of 110 candela shall be permitted.
2-4.5 Control Equipment
2-4.5.1 The control equipment shall be automatically restoring
upon restoration of electrical power.
2-4.5.2 The control equipment shall be of a type that "locks in"
on an alarm condition. Smoke detection circuits shall not be re-
quired to lock in.
2-4.5.3 If a reset switch is provided it shall be of a seLmstoring
type.
2-4.5.4 An alarm -silencing switch or an audible trouble -silenc-
ing switch shall not be required to be provided
Exception: Where the switch'r silenced position is indicated by a
readily apparent signal.
2-4.5.5 Each electrical fire warning system and each single sta-
tion smoke detector shall have an integral test means to allow the
householder to check the system and the sensitivity of the detec-
tor(s).
2-4.6 Monitoring Integrity of Installation Conductors. All
means of interconnecting initiating devices or notification ap-
pliances shall be monitored for the integrity of the interconnect-
ing pathways up to the connections to the device or appliance so
that the occurrence of a single open or single ground fault, which
prevents normal operation of the system, is indicated by a distinc-
tive trouble signal.
Exception No. 1: Conductors connecting multiple station alarms,
provided a single fault on the wiring cannot prevent single station op-
eration of any of the interconnected detectors.
Exception No. 2: Circuits extending from single or multiple station
alarms to required remote notification appliances, provided operation
of the test feature on any detector causes all connected appliances to
activate.
2-4.7 Combination System.
2-4. 7 1 Where common wiring is employed for a combination
system, the equipment for other than the fire warning signaling
system shall be connected to the common wiring of the system so
that short circuits, open circuits, grounds, or any fault in this
equipment or interconnection between this equipment and the fie
warning system wiring does not interfere with the supervision of
the fire warning system or prevent alarm or trouble signal opera-
tion.
2-4.7.2 In a fire -burglar system, the operation shall be as fol-
lows. (a) Afire alarm signal shall take precedence or be clearly
recognizable over any other signal even when the non -fire alarm
signal is initiated first. (b) Distinctive alarm signals shall be used
so that fire alarms can be distinguished from other functions such
as burglar alarms. The use of a common sounding appliance for
fire and burglar alarms shall be permitted where distinctive sig-
nals are used (See 2-2.2.2.)
2-4.8 Low Power Wireless Systems. Household fine warning sys-
tems utilizing low power wireless transmission of signals within
the protected household shall comply with the requirements of
Section 3-13.
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Exception: Paragraph 3-13.4.5 shall not apply.
2-4.9 Supervising Station Systems.
2-4.9.1 Any communications method described in Section 4-5
shall be permitted for transmission of signals from household fire
warning equipment to a supervising station. All of the provisions
of Section 4-5 shall apply, as appropriate.
Exception No.1: Only one telephone line shall be required for one -
and two family residences.
Exception No. 2: Each DACT shall be required to be programmed
to call a single DACR number only.
Exception No. 3: Each DACT serving a one- or two family resi-
dence shall transmit a test signal to its associated receiver at least
monthly.
2-4.9.2* On receipt of an alarm signal from household fire warn-
ing equipment, the supervising station shall immediately (within
90 seconds) retransmit the alarm to the public fire communica-
tions center. .
Exception: The supervising station shall be permitted to contact the
residence for verification of an alarm condition and where acceptable
assurance is provided within 90 seconds that the fire service is not
neede4 retransmission of an alarm to the public service fire commu-
nications center shall not be required
2-5 Installation.
2-5.1 General,
2-5 L1 General Provisions.
2-5.1.1.1 * All equipment shall be installed in a workmanlike
manner,
2-5.1.1.2 All devices shall be so located and mounted that acci-
dental operation is not caused by jarring or vibration.
2-5.1.1.3 All installed household fire warning equipment shall be
mounted so as to be supported independently of its attachment to
wires
2-5.1.1.4 All equipment shall be restored to normal as promptly
as possible after each alarm or test.
2-5.1.1.5 The supplier or installing contractor shall provide the
owner with: (a) An instruction booklet illustrating typical instal-
lation layouts. (b) Instruction charts describing the operation,
method and frequency of testing, and proper
maintenance of household fire warning equipment: (c) Printed in-
formation for establishing a household emergency evacuation
Plan. (d) Printed information to inform owners where they can
obtain repair or replacement service, and where and how parts
requiring regular replacement (such as batteries or bulbs) can be
obtained within 2 weeks.
2-5.1.2 Interconnection of Detectors or Multiple Station Alarms.
(a) Where the interconnected wiring is unsupervised no more
than 18 multiple station alarms shall be interconnected in a multi-
ple station configuration. (b) Where the interconnecting wiring is
supervised, the number of interconnected detectors shall be limit-
ed to 64.
2-5.1.2.1 Interconnection that causes other alarms to sound shall
be limited to an individual family living unit, Remote annunci-
ation from single or multiple station alarms shall be permitted.
2-5.1.2.2 No more than 12 smoke alarms shall be interconnected
in a multiple station connection. The remainder of the alarms
shall be permitted to be of other types..
2-5 2* Alarm and Detector Location and Spacing.
2-S.2.1 Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detectors.
2-5.2.1.1 Smoke alarms and Smoke detectors in moms with ceil-
ing slopes greater than 1 f t in 8 jt (1 min 8 m) horizontally shall be
located at the high side of the room.
2-5.2.1.2 A Smoke alarms and smoke detector installed in a stair-
well shall be so located as to ensure that smoke rising in the stair-
well cannot be prevented from reaching the detector by an
intervening door or obstruction.
2-5.2.L3 A Smoke alarms and smoke detector installed to detect
afire in the basement shall be located in close proximity to the
stairway leading to the floor above.
2-5.11.4 The Smoke alarms and smoke detector installed to com-
ply with 2-2.1.1.1 on a story without a separate sleeping area
shall be located in close proximity to the stairway leading to the
floor above.
2-5.2.1.5 Smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall be mounted on
the ceiling at least 4 in. (102 mm) from a wall or on a wall with the
top of the detector not less than 4 in. (102 mm) nor more than 12
in. (305 mm) below the ceiling.
Exception: Where the mounting surface might become consider-
ably warner or cooler than the room, such as a poorly ka"ed ceil-
ing below an unfinished attic or an exterior wall, the detectors shall be
mounted on an inside wall.
2-5.2.L6 Smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall not be located
within kitchens or garages, or in other spaces where tempera-
tures can fall below 407 (41C) or exceed 100"F (38"C). Smoke
detectors shall not be located closer than 3 ft (0.9 m) horizontally
from: (a) The door to a kitchen. b) The door to a bathroom con-
taining a tub or shower. (c) The supply registers of a forced air
heating or cooling system, and outside of the ai; flow from those
registers.
Exception: Detectors specifically listed for the application.
2-5.2.2* Heat Detectors and Heat Alarms.
2-5.2.2.1 On smooth ceilings, heat detectors shall be installed
within the strict limitations of their listed spacing.
2-5.2.2.2 For sloped ceilings having a rise greater than 1 ft in 8 ft
(1 in in 8 m) horizontally, the detector shall be bated on or near
the ceiling at or within 3 ft (0.9 m) of the peak The spacing of
additional detectors, if any, shall be based on a horizontal dis-
tance measurement; not on a measurement along the slope of the
ceiling.
2-5.2.2.3* Heat detectors and heat alarms shall be mounted on
the ceiling at least 4 in. (102 mm) from a wall or on a wall with the
top of the detector not less than 4 in. (102 mm) nor more than 12
in. (305 min) below the ceiling.
Exception: Where the mounting surface might become consider-
ably warmer or cooler than the room, such as a poorly insulated ceil-
ing below an wginished attic or an exterior wall, the detectors shall be
mounted on an inside wall.
2-5.2.2.4 In rooms with open joists or beams, all ceiling -
mounted detectors shall be located on the bottom of such joists or
beams.
2-5.2.2.5* Detectors installed on an open foisted ceiling shall
have their smooth ceiling spacing reduced where this spacing is
measured at right angles to solid joists; in the case of heat detec-
tors, this spacing shall not exceed 1 /2 of the listed spacing.
2-5.3 Wring and Equipment. The installation of wiring and
equipment shall be in accordance with the requirements of NFPA
70, National Electrical Code, Article 760.
2-6 Maintenance and Tests.
2-41 * Maintenance. Where batteries are used as a source of en-
ergy, they shall be replaced in accordance with the recommenda-
tions of the alarm equipment manufacturer.
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Exception: Batteries described in 2 3.3(h).
2-6 2* Tests.
2-6.2.1 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms. Homeown-
ers shall inspect and test smoke alarms and all connected ap-
pliances in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions at
least monthly.
2-6 2.2 Fire Alarm Systems. Homeowners shall test systems in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall have
every household fire alarm system having a control panel tested
by a qualified service technician at least every 3 years. This test
shall be conducted according to the methods of Chapter 7.
2-7 Markings and Instructions. All household fire warning
equipment or systems shall be plainly marked with the following
information on the unit. (a) Manufacturer's or listee's name, ad-
dress, and model number, (b) A mark or certification that the unit
has been approved or listed by a testing laboratory, (c) Electrical
rating (where applicable); (d) Temperature rating (where appli-
cable); (e) Spacing rating (where applicable), (t) Operating in-
structions; (g) Test instructions, (h) Maintenance instructions, (i)
Replacement and service instructions.
Exception: When space limitations prohibit inclusion of 2-7(g),
(h), and (i), a label or plaque suitable for permanent attachment within
the living uni4 or a manufacturer's manual; shall be provided with the
equipment and referenced on the equipment. In the case of a household
fin warring system, the required information shall be prominently dis-
played at the control panel
Sec. 2-4.2.1 The alarm verification feature shall not be used for
household fire warning equipment.
Add to Section 3-8.4.1.3.5.5.1 as follows:
Sec. 3- 4.L3.S.S.L Special fire alarm provisions for occupan-
cies having floors used for human occupancy located more than
75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of the fire department
vehicle access, are found in Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 4, of the Cal-
ifiornia Building Code. Those provisions include providing a cen-
tral control station. The requirements provided for, in a fire
command center, may be included within the central control sta-
tion.
9102.3 [For SFM] UL 217,1997 UL 217,1997 Edition amend as
follows:
Add a Section 6A.1 as follows:
Sec. 64.1. Each single- and multiple station smoke alarm may
be provided with an automatically reservable alarm silencing
means that has a fixed or variable time setting and that silences
the smoke alarm for a maximum of IS minutes. Alarm silencing
shall not disable the smoke alarm. It may reduce the sensitivity to
no more than 4 percent obscuration (0.0177 O.D. per foot). Each
device shall operate a distinctive audible trouble signal while in
the silence mode. Thismaybe done with a short beep similar to
the low -battery signal or by visible indication. Following the si-
lenced period, the smoke alarm shall restore automatically to its
intended operation. Silencing of one smoke alarm of a multiple -
station system shall not prevent an alarm operation from the oth-
er smoke alarm in the system. See paragraphs 33.10 and 33.11.
9102.4 [For SFM] UL 268, 1996 Edition.
Amend Section 26.2 F as follow:
F. A circuit for a supplementary signal annunciator, signal -
sounding appliance, motor controller, or similar appliance, pro-
vided that a break short or ground fault in no way affects the
operation of the detector other than to cause the omission of the
supplementary feature.
9102.5 [For SFM] UL 268A, 1998 Edition.
Amend Section 27.1, Exception F, as follows:
F. A circuit for a supplementary signal annunciator, signal -
sounding appliance, motor controller or similar appliance, pro-
vided that a break, short or ground fault in no way affects the
operation of the air duct smoke detector, except for omission of
the supplementary feature.
9102.6 [For SFM] UL 864, 1996 Edition amend as follows:
Amend Figure No. 3-1 on page 7 as follows:
RETARD —RESET -RESTART PERIOD — MAXIMUM 30 SEC-
ONDS
Amend Section 6.2 as follows:
If an alarm verification feature is provided, the maximum re-
tard -reset period before an alarm signal can be confirmed and
indicated at the control unit; including any control unit reset time
and the power -up time for the detector to become operational for
alarm, shall not exceed 30 seconds. (The balance of the section
text is to remain unchanged)
Delete exception to Section 6.5.
Add a Section 6.7 as follows:
6.7 Smoke detectors connected to an alarm verification feature
shall not be used as releasing devices.
EXCEPTION: Smoke detectors, which operate their releasing
function immediately upon alarm actuation independent of alarm vM-
fication feature.
Amend Section 21.22 as follows:
The maximum retard -reset -restart period of alarm verification
to a system control unit; including anytime delay due to system
reset and power -up time of the smoke detectors to become opera-
tional for alarm, shall not exceed 30 seconds (The balance of the
section text is to remain unchanged.)
Amend Section 49.1.14 as follows:
THIS VNPT INCLUDES AN ALARM VENFICA77ONFE47'URE
THAT WILL RESULT IN A DELAY OF 771E SYSTEM ALARM
SIGNAL FROM THE INDICATED CIRCUITS. THE TOTAL
DELAY (CONTROL UNIT PLUS SMOKE DETECTOR) SHALL
NOT EXCEED 30 SECONDS. (7he balance of the section text is
to remain unchanged.)
9102.7 [For SFM] NFPA 13, 1999 Edition.
6-4.5.8 Add a sentence after the first sentence as follows:
Where pipe is used for sway bracing, it shall have a wall thickness
of not less than Schedule 40.
Revise the Exception to 6-4.5.8 S as follows:
Materials, other than pipe, not speciftcally included in Table
6-4.5.8.5 ... (The balance of the exception text is to remain un-
changed)
Also, delete the Exception No.1 of Section 6-4.5.9 and renum-
ber Exception No. 2 to No.I
Also, delete the portion of 7hble 6-4.5.9 related to lag screws.
Adopt entire Section 6-4.7.4
APPENDIX I -A
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APPENDICES
Division I - Existing Buildings
APPENDIX i-A
LIFE -SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
(See UFC Sections 102 and 1202.1)
SECTION 1 —GENERAL
1.1 Purpose. The purpose of Appendix I -A into provide a rea-
sonable degree of safety to persons occupying existing buildings
by providing for alterations to such existing buildings which do
not comply with the minimum requirements of the Uniform
Building Code.
EXCEPTION: Group U Occupancies and occupancies regulated
by Appendix I-B, and Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, except that
Group It, Division 3 Occupancies shall comply with section NO TAG.
1.2 Effective Date. Within 18 months after the effective date of
Appendix I -A, plans for compliance shall be submitted and ap-
proved, and within 18 months thereafter the work shall be com-
pleted or the building shall be vacated until made to conform.
SECTION 2 — MEANS OF EGRESS
2.1 Number of Means of Egress. Every floor above the first
story used for human occupancy shall have access to at least two
separate means of egress, one of which may be an exterior fire es-
cape complying with Section 2.4. Subject to the approval of the
chief, an approved ladder device may be used in lieu of a fire es-
cape when the construction feature or location of the building on
the property makes the installation of a fire escape impracticable.
EXCEPTION: In all occupancies, second stories with an occu-
pant load of 10 or less may have one means of egress.
'An exit ladder device when used in lieu of a fire escape shall
comply with the Building Code and the following:
1. Serves an occupant load of 10 or less or a single dwelling
unit or guest room.
2. The building does not exceed three stories in height.
3. The access is adjacent to an opening as specified for emer-
gency egress or rescue or from a balcony.
4. Shall not pass in front of any building opening below the
unit being served.
5. The availability of activating the device for the ladder is ac-
cessible only from the opening or balcony served.
6. So installed that it will not cause a person using it to be with-
in 6 feet (1829 mm) of exposed electrical wiring.
2.2 Stair Construction. All required stairs shall have a mini-
mum run of 9 inches (229 mm) and a maximum rise of 8 inches
(203 mm) and shall have a minimum width of 30 inches (762
mm), exclusive of handrails. Every stairway shall have at least
one handrail. A landing having a minimum 30-inch (762 mm) run
in the direction of travel shall be provided at each point of access
to the stairway.
EXCEPTION. Fire escapes as provided for in Section 2.4.
Exterior stairs shall be of noncombustible construction.
EXCEPTION: On buildings of Types III, IV and V construction,
provided the exterior stairs are constructed of wood not less than 2-inch
(51 mm) nominal thickness.
2.3 Corridors. Corridors of Groups A; B; E; F, H; I; M; R, Divi-
sion 1; and S Occupancies serving an occupant load of 30 or more
shall have walls and ceilings of not less than one -hour fire -resis-
tive construction as required by the Building Code. Existing walls
surfaced with wood lath and plaster in good condition or 1/2-inch
(12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard or openings with fixed wired glass
set in steel frames are permitted for corridor walls and ceilings
and occupancy separations when approved. Doors opening into
such corridors shall be protected by 20-minute fire assemblies or
solid wood doors not less than 13/4 inches (45 mm) thick. Where
the existing frame will not accommodate the 13/4-inch-thick (45
mm) door, a 13/g-inch-thick (35 mm) solid bonded wood core
door or equivalent insulated steel door shall be permitted. Doors
shall be self -closing or automatic -closing by smoke detection.
Transoms and openings other than doors from corridors to rooms
shall comply with the Building Code or shall be covered with a'
minimum of 3/4-inch (19.1 mm) plywood or 1/2-inch (12.7 mm)
gypsum wallboard or equivalent material on the room side.
EXCEPTION. Existing corridor walls, ceilings and opening
protection not in compliance with the above may be continued when
such buildings are protected with an approved automatic sprinkler sys-
tem throughout. Such sprinkler system may be supplied from the do-
mestic water system if it is of adequate volume and pressure.
2A Fire Escapes.
1. Existing fire escapes which in the opinion of the chief com-
ply with the intent of Section 2.4 may be used as one of the re-
quired means of egress. The location and anchorage of fire
escapes shall be of approved design and construction.
2. Fire escapes shall comply with the following:
Access from a corridor shall not be through an intervening
room.
All openings within 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be protected by
three -fourths -hour fire assemblies. When located within a recess
or vestibule, adjacent enclosure walls shall not be of less than
one -hour fire -resistive construction.
Egress from the building shall be by a clear opening having a
minimum dimension of not less than 29 inches (737 mm). Such
openings shall be openable from the inside without the use of a
key or special knowledge or effort. The sill of an opening giving
access shall not be more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor
of the building or balcony.
Fire escape stairways and balconies shall support the dead load
plus a live load of not less than 100 pounds per square foot (4.78
kN/m2) and shall be provided with a top and intermediate handrail
on each side. The pitch of the stairway shall not exceed 60 degrees
with a minimum width of 18 inches (457 mm). Treads shall not be
less than 4 inches (102 mm) in width and the rise between treads
shall not exceed 10 inches (254 mm). All stair and balcony rail-
ings shall support a horizontal force of not less than 50 pounds per
lineal foot (729.5 N/m) ofrailing.
Balconies shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm) in width
with no floor opening other than the stairway opening greater than
5/8 inch (16 mm) in width. Stairway openings in such balconies
shall not be less than 22 inches by 44 inches (599 mm by 1118
mm). The balustrade of each balcony shall not be less than 36
inches (914 mm) high with not more than 9 inches (229 mm) be-
tween balusters.
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APPENDIX V A
Division V
STANDARDS
APPENDIX V A
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF GOOD PRACTICE
SECTION 1— SCOPE
The following standards and publications are intended for use as a
guide to attain a reasonable level of safety where specific require-
ments are not stated or specific standards are not adopted or refer-
enced in this code.
SECTION 2 — STANDARDS
AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION LABORATORIES
8501 East Pleasant Road, Cleveland, OH 44131
1425 Grande Vista Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023
DIRECTORY OF CERTIFIED APPLIANCES AND
ACCESSORIES
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING
AND AIR-CONDTITONING ENGINEERS
1791 Thilie Circle, N.E.
Altanta, GA 30329
ANS11ASHRAE Standards
15 Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration
34 Number Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants
COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION, INC.
1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1004, Arlington, VA 22202
CGA PAMPHLETS
C-6 Standard for Visual Inspection of Compressed Gas
Cylinders
C-6.1 Standards for Visual Inspection of High Pressure
Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders.
C-6.2 Guidelines for Visual Inspection and
Requalification of Fiber Reinforced High Pressure
Cylinders
C-10 Recommendations for Changes for Service for
Compressed Gas Cylinders Including Procedures
for Inspection and Container Removal
G-1 Acetylene
G-2 Anhydrous Ammonia
G-3 Sulphur Dioxide
G-4 Oxygen
G-5 Hydrogen
P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases
P-2 Characteristics and Safe Handling of Medical Gases
S-1.1 Cylinders for Compressed Gas
V 5 Diameter -Index Safety System
FACTORY MUTUAL ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH
1151 Boston -Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062
INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES
112019th Street, N.W., Suite 310, Washington, DC 20036-3605
HVIE PAMPHLETS
1 Construction Guide for Storage Magazines
20 Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard in Use of Electric
Blasting Caps
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
NFPA NATIONAL FIRE CODES
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook,1L 60062
1655 ScottBoulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95050
UL DIRECTORIES
Automotive, Burglary Protection and Mechanical
Equipment
Building Materials
Electrical Appliance and Utilization Equipment
Electrical Construction Materials
Fire Protection Equipment
Fire Resistance
Gas and Oil Equipment
General Information from Electrical Construction
Materials and Hazardous Location Equipment
Directories
Hazardous Location Equipment
Marine Products
Recognized Component
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Code of Federal Regulations, Titles 1-50, Superintendent of Doc-
uments
United States Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss.
CITY OF VERNON )
I, William M. Wilson, Code Enforcement Inspector of the City of Vernon, do hereby
certify that I did, on the 5th day of September 2002, post three (3) copies of -
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, regarding Ordinance No. 1090, entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING
ARTICLE H OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VERNON; ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES; AND
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH" (see attached copy).
One in each of the following places to wit: At the northwest corner of 38th Street and
Santa Fe Avenue; the northeast corner of Leonis Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard; and on the
bulletin board in the lobby of the City Hall of the City of Vernon, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, all in said City, there being no newspaper of general circulation printed and published
in the City of Vernon.
Date: 9 L.5/0?- W&eiv-�
William Wilson, Code Enforcement Inspector
State of California
) ss.
County f Los Angeles )
On y before me HmUe& 61tAl , Notary
Pu lic, personally appeared William M. Wilson, personally known to me (or— .,,....n to me e„
the basis of sa sf +� vi e) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
vi LTJLCLQC 4"'i'1CIGi1G
instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and
that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person
acted, executed the instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal
MANLJ L Gl=
Commission # 1328374 Z
Notary Public - California
z Los Angeles County
My Comm. Expires Nov 4, 2005
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss.
CITY OF VERNON )
I, William M. Wilson, Code Enforcement Inspector of the City of Vernon, do hereby
certify that I did, on the 5t' day of September 2002, post three (3) copies of -
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, regarding Ordinance No. 1089, entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING
CHAPTER 24, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
VERNON; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE (1) THE 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE;
(2) THE 2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, AND THE 2000 EDITION OF THE ICC
ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS; (3) THE 2001 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE; (4) THE 2001 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; (5) THE 2001
CALIFORNIA CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION AND REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH" (see attached
copy)
One in each of the following places to wit: At the northwest corner of 38th Street and
Santa Fe Avenue; the northeast corner of Leonis Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard; and on the
bulletin board in the lobby of the City Hall of the City of Vernon, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, all in said City, there being no newspaper of general circulation printed and published
in the City of Vernon.
Date: qL6101 Lj&Jw
William Wilson, Code Enforcement Inspector
State of California
) ss.
County f Los Angeles )
On S 201) y before me pat, Ie ��t �� , Notary
P lic, ersonally appeared William M. Wilson, personally known to me (or—
the basis of smisf et n, evi e„ee) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
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instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and
that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person
acted, executed the instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal
MANUELA GIRON
Commission * 1328374
Notary Public - California
Los Angeles County
My Comm. E 0ires Now 4, 2005 J
City of Vernon
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(323) 583-8811
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on September 18, 2002, at 5:00 p.m, or as soon thereafter
as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa
Fe Avenue, the City Council of the City of Vernon will hold a public hearing to consider
adoption of Ordinance No. 1090, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF VERNON; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. City staff is recommending that the above
named codes be adopted with amendments.
Interested persons may make an oral presentation to the City Council at the time of the
hearing, or may present written comments prior to the hearing.
The Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, and the 2001 California Fire Code are
on file in the office of the City Clerk and are open to public review.
Dated: 4/ 7110-2,
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro-Tem
WM. `BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK
Councilman
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
FAX (323) 826-1438
CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811
October 2, 2002
Coded Systems
Attn: Mary Beth Smith
120 Main Street
Avon, New Jersey 07717
Dear Ms. Smith:
EDUARDO OLIVO
City Attorney
FAX: (562) 869-1883
KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: (323) 826-1435
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of Utilities
FAX: (323) 826-1425
STEVEN E. PARKER
Fire Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1407
BRUCE W. OtiSON
Police Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1481
Enclosed herewith ,are copies of Ordinance Nos. 1089 and 1090 to be
incorporated into the Vernon Municipal Code.
Prior to the final incorporation of this supplement, please FAX or
mail us a draft copy for our review. We will notify you at our
earliest convenience if we are in concurrence, or of any
discrepancies.
After final review, forward 66 sets of the supplement to my attention.
If you have any questions, please call me at 323/583-8811 ext. 273.
y truly yours,
c
ell Gi n,
Assistan to the Chief
Deputy City Clerk
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CC: Ordinance No. 1089
Ordinance No. logo
Coded Systems File
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
CITY OF VERNON )
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
ss
I, Martha Valenzuela, Finance Office Manager, of the City of Vernon do
hereby certify that I did, on the of 2002,
posted one (3) copies of:
Ordinance No. 1090 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Vernon Amending Article II of Chapter 7 of the Code of the
City of Vernon; Adopting by Reference The 2001 California Fire
Code, Including Appendices; and Repealing All Ordinances and
Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith.
On each of the following places, to wit: on the bulletin board in the
lobby of the City Hall of the City of Vernon located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue; at the northwest corner of 38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue; the
northeast corner of Leonis Blvd., and Pacific Blvd., all in said City,
there being no newspaper of general circulation printed and published
in the City of Vernon.
Date: 0 l �x--2 ' �? 'a 4 I
Martha Valenzuela
State of California )
) ss
County of Los Angeles)
On Z �6n- be fore me,
Personally appeared Martha Valenzuela
Personally known to me (or know : E-Q- -- --- the lb of t-��
oti�) to be the person( whose name(o) is/are subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that,h,5/she/ executed the
same in b.le/her/tom authorized capacity, and that by ass/her/.tom
signature,�ff) on the instrument the person(4?j , or the entity upon
behalf of which the person(-K) acted, executed the instrument.
TNESS my hand and fficial seal
_ MANUELA Gl
Commission # 1329374 Z
Z Notary Public - California i
Z Los Angeles County
My Comm. Expires Nov 4, 2005
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CITY CLERK'S
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 7, 2002
TO: Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and
Water
FROM: Nelly Giron
Assistant to the Chief Deputy City Clerk
RE: Ordinance No. 1090
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Ordinance No. 1090, Amending Article
II of Chapter 7 of the Code of the City of Vernon; Adopting by
Reference the 2001 California Fire Code, Including Appendices; and
Repealing all Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict
therewith, approved on September 18, 2002.
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