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HomeMy WebLinkAbout86-6 - Amending Chapter 9.04 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to Adopt the Uniform Fire Code, 1985 Edition• ORDINANCE NO. 86 -6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 9.04 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1985 EDITION. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach does ordain as follows: Section 1. Chapter 9.04 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: Sections: 9.04.010 Adoption of Uniform Fire Code. 9.04.020 Amendment of Section 2.303(b) of the Fire Code. 9.04.030 Amendment to Section 9.103 of the Fire Code. 9.04.040 Amendment to Section 9.105 of the Fire Code. 9.04.050 Amendment to Section 10.203 of the Fire Code. 9.04.060 Amendment to Section 10.209 • of the Fire Code. 9.04.070 Amendment to Section 10.301 of the Fire Code. 9.04.080 Amendment to Section 11.101(d) of the Fire Code. 9.04.090 Amendment to Section 11.101 to Add New Section (e) to the Fire Code. 9.04.100 Amendment to Section 11.209 of the Fire Code. 9.04.110 Amendment to Section 25.106 (b)(2) of the Fire Code. 9.04.120 Amendment to Article 35 of the Fire Code. 9.04.130 Amendment to Section 61.106(c) of the Fire Code. 9.04.140 Amendment to Section 77.106(b) of the Fire Code. 9.04.150 Amendment to Section 79.501 of the Fire Code. 9.04.160 Amendment to Section 79.211(a) of the Fire Code. 9.04.170 Amendment to Article 79, Division XIV of the Fire Code. 9.04.180 Amendment to Section 79.910(d) of the Fire Code. 9.04.190 Amendment to Section 82.102 of the Fire Code. 9.04.200 • Amendment to Appendix II -C of the Fire Code. 9.04.210 Amendment to Section 10.308(b) of the Fire Code. 9.04.220 Amendment to Section 10.308 of the Fire Code. -1- • • 9.04.230 Amendment to Section 10.308 of the Fire Code. 9.04.300 Severability. Section 9.04.010. Adoption of Uniform Fire Code. Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.5, Title 5, Division 1, Chapter 1, Article 2 of the Government Code of the State of California, there is hereby adopted by reference, that certain Code entitled "Uniform Fire Code," recommended by the California Fire Chiefs' Association, being particularly the 1985 Edition thereof, published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs' Association, specifically including Appendices, Division I through Division V, save and except such portions as are hereafter deleted, added or amended, one (1) certified copy of which printed as a Code in book form are ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach to be open for public inspection and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and known and referred to as the "Fire Code" of and for the City of Newport Beach. Section 9.04.020. Amendment of Section 2.303(b) of the Fire Code. Section 2.303(b) of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010 is amended by inserting therein the following to read: "NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION • Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 -2- All of the National Fire Protection Association Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices, Manuals, Guides and • Model Laws contained in the National Fire Codes, published and promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, a copy of which is on file with the Newport Beach Fire Department, 1985 Edition." Section 9.04.030. Amendment to Section 9.103 of the Fire Code. • • Amendment to Section 9.103 of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, is amended by adding the definition of "Authorized Representative" as follows: "Authorized described Code." the Fire Code. Representative shall mean those persons in Sections 2.1049 2.105 and 2.106 of this Section 9.04.040. Amendment to Section 9.105 of Section 9.105 of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, is amended by adding the definition of "Corporation Counsel" as follows; "Corporation Counsel as used herein shall mean the City Attorney of the City of Newport Beach." Section 9.04.050. Amendment to Section 10.203 of the Fire Code. Section 10.203 of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010 is amended to read as follows: -3- "No person shall use or operate any hydrant or other valves installed on any water system intended for use by • the Chief for fire suppression purposes and which is accessible to any public highway, alley or private way open to or generally used by the public, unless such person first secures a permit from the controlling water agency. This section does not apply to the use of a hydrant or other valves by a person employed by and authorized to make such use by the water company which supplies water to such hydrants or other valves." Section 9.04.060. Amendment to Section the Fire Code. Section 10.209 of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010 is amended by adding Section • 10.209(b) as follows: "(b) Key Box System. Key box shall contain two sets of the following: 1. Keys to locked points of ingress whether on the interior or exterior of the building. 2. Keys to locked mechanical equipment rooms. 3. Keys to locked electrical rooms. 4. Keys to elevator controls. • 5. Keys to other areas as directed by the Chief." -4- Section 9.04.070. Amendment to Section 10.301 of the Fire Code. • Section 10.301 of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, is amended by adding subsection (f) to read as follows: "Provide and install electrical outlets (110 volt, duplex) that are connected to the emergency generator circuitry /system, when generator is required by Section 1807 or 1907 of the Uniform Building Code, in the following locations: 1. In the main exit corridor of each floor, adjacent to each exit enclosure. 2. In each elevator lobby. • 3. In public assembly areas larger than 1500 square feet. 4. In every fire control room. 5. In such other areas as may be designated by the Chief. Outlets shall be red in color." Section 9.04.080. Amendment to Section 11.101(d) of the Fire Code. • Section 11.101(d) of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, is amended to read as follows -5- "Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Chapter, or the said Uniform Fire Code, as made a part of this Chapter, no person shall do or allow any such • burning without a permit issued in compliance with Rules 57 and 58 of the Rules and Regulations of the County of Orange Air Pollution Control District, which provides as follows: Rule 57. OPEN FIRES. A person shall not, after January 1, 1968, burn any combustible refuse in any open outdoor fire within Orange County, except: (a) When such fire is set or permission for such fire is given in the performance of the official duty of any public officer and such fire in the opinion of such officer is necessary. • (1) For the purpose of the prevention of a fire hazard which cannot be abated by any other means, or (2) The instruction of public employees in the methods of fighting fire. (b) When such fire is set pursuant to permit on property used for industrial purposes for the purpose of instruction of employees in the methods of fighting fire. (c) When such fire is set in the course of any agricultural operation in the growing of crops, or raising • of fowls, animals or bees. These exceptions shall not be effective on any calendar day on which the Air Pollution Control Officer determines that: -6- (1) The inversion base at 4 :00 A.M., Pacific Standard Time, will be lower than one thousand five • hundred feet (1,5001) above mean sea level; and (2) The maximum mixing height will not be above three thousand five hundred feet (3,5001); and (3) The average surface wind speed between 6 :00 A.M. and 12 :00 Noon, Pacific Standard Time, will not exceed five miles per hour." "Rule 58. INCINERATOR BURNING. A person shall not, after January 1, 1968, burn any combustible refuse in any incinerator within the District except in a multiple - chamber incinerator as described in 2(r), or in equipment found by the Air Pollution Control Officer in advance of • such use to be equally effective for the purpose of air pollution control as an approved multiple- chamber incinerator." Section 9.04.090. Amendment to Section 11.101 to Add New Section (e) to the Fire Code. Section 11.101 of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.090, is amended by adding sub - section (e) to read as follows: 1111.101(e) CAMP FIRES. No person shall make, set or maintain any beach or camp fire at any place within the • City except in areas where proper containers are provided for such fires by the City and where City signs are plainly posted indicating such fires are permissible. Beach or camp fires shall be kept within the confines of -7- • the fire areas and shall be designated by the City Manager, subject to the recommendation of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission." Section 9.04.100. Amendment to Section 11.209 of the Fire Code. Section 11.209 of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, is amended by adding to the heading and to sub- section (a) to read as follows: "ATRIUM AND MALL FURNISHINGS. Section 11.209(a) The potential heat of combustible furnishings and decorative materials within atriums and malls shall not exceed 9000 BTU per pound when located within an area of the atrium or mall that is more than 20 feet below ceiling- mounted sprinklers. EXCEPTION: Furnishings certified as flame- retardant to the satisfaction of the Chief may be used in atriums and malls." Section 9.04.110. Amendment to Section 25.106 (b)(2) of the Fire Code. Section 25.106 (b)(2) of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, is amended by deleting references to Group A, Divisions 2 and 2.1. Fire Code. Section 9.04.120. Amendment to Article 35 of the • Article 35 of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, is amended to read as follows: -8- "Section 35.101. This article applies to those occupancies defined as covered mall buildings as established by the Building Code or so designated as malls • by the Building Official." Definitions Section 35.102. For the purpose of this article, certain terms are defined as follows: "ALLOWABLE USE AREA is the area approved to conduct activities in accordance with this article and shall not include area necessary for main and cross aisles. COVERED MALL BUILDING number of tenants and drinking and dining • amusement facilities, wherein two or more tE or more malls. is a single building enclosing a occupancies such as retail stores, establishments, entertainment and offices and other similar uses nants have a main entrance into one CROSS AISLES are required aisles which permit exiting from one main aisle to another through an allowable use area. FIXTURES are those furnishings accessory to the normal operation of the mall. These fixtures may include, but are not limited to seating, directories, planters and lighting fixtures. MAIM AISLE is that area of the mall designated to • accommodate the required exit width and shall be located between the furthest projection of the area designated for use by a tenant and the allowable use area and shall be free of all obstruction. -9- MALL is a roofed or covered common pedestrian area within a covered mall building which serves as access for two or • more tenants and may have three levels that are open to each other. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES are kiosks, booths, concession stands and similar structures approved for temporary use. TEMPORARY USE shall mean any single permittee activity not to exceed 60 consecutive days. Section 35.103. PERMITS: For permits to use a covered mall area for other than normal customer use, see Section 4.101. Section 35.104. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: (a) Unoccupied Tenant Spaces. Unoccupied tenant spaces shall be isolated from the remainder of the covered mall until such time as the space is prepared for use. The unoccupied tenant space shall be: 1. Kept free from the storage of any combustible material whatsoever. 2. Separated from the remainder of the building by a one hour rated partition. 3. Limited in access to openings which will be • kept keylocked in the closed position except during that time when open for construction or inspection. -10- 4. Provided with sprinkler protection when in sprinklered buildings. • (b) Main aisles shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width or the required exit width, whichever is greater, and shall be maintained in accordance with Article 12. (c) Cross aisles shall be a minimum of 15 feet in width or the required exit width, whichever is greater, and shall be maintained in accordance with Article 12. (d) Required widths of exit travel shall not be obstructed by the placement of any material, temporary kiosks, display booths, concession equipment or similar objects while the mall • building is open to the public. (e) Liquid or gas fueled appliances, tools, apparatus, craft or vehicles shall not be permitted in a mall. EXCEPTION: When approved by the Chief, liquid or gas fueled appliances, tools, apparatus, craft or vehicles may be displayed within the mall. when on display, batteries of craft or vehicles shall be disconnected and fuel tanks shall be sealed and may contain no more than 1 /8th tank capacity or 5 gallons of fuel, • whichever is less. (f) Flammable liquids, flammable gases, liquified flammable gases, hazardous material -11- • • or highly toxic material shall not be used, stored or displayed in a mall except as permitted by (e) above. (g) Cylinders containing nonflarnmable gases shall be secured in accordance with Article 74. Protective caps for control valves shall be on the cylinders when not in use. (h) All decorative materials, furnishings and combustible signs shall be treated and maintained in accordance with Section 25.103. Section 35.105. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES (a) Temporary structures conforming to all the requirements of this article may be located in the allowable use area. (b) Temporary structures shall be noncombustible or be treated and maintained in a flame- retardant condition conforming to Class II flame- spread ratings. (c) Roofs or coverings for kiosks, display booths, concession equipment or similar structures shall not exceed four (4) feet in dimension unless the area beneath the roofs or coverings is protected by an approved automatic fire extinguishing system. Section 35.106. TEMPORARY PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES. When the mall area, or any portion thereof, is used as temporary public assembly, such area shall comply with -12- Article 25. Section 9.04.130. Amendment to Section 61.106(c) of the Fire Code. Section 61.106(c) of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010 is amended to read as follows: • "(c) Where Permitted. The use of listed portable unvented oil- burning heating appliances shall be limited to supplemental heating in Groups B and M occupancies. EXCEPTION: Upon approval of the Chief, portable unvented oil- burning heating appliances may be permitted in any occupancy during the construction process when such use is necessary for construction and the use does not represent a hazard to life or property." Section 9.04.140. Amendment to Section 77.106(b) f the Fire Code. • Section 77.106(b) of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.100, is amended by adding to subsection (b) to read as follows: -13- The exit facilities shall limit the number of • persons in attendance. The Chief shall establish the conditions necessary to assure that the exit capacity for mall building tenants and the public assembly is adequate. It shall be the responsibility of the mall management to provide adequate personnel to comply with the conditions required by the Chief." Section 9.04.130. Amendment to Section 61.106(c) of the Fire Code. Section 61.106(c) of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010 is amended to read as follows: • "(c) Where Permitted. The use of listed portable unvented oil- burning heating appliances shall be limited to supplemental heating in Groups B and M occupancies. EXCEPTION: Upon approval of the Chief, portable unvented oil- burning heating appliances may be permitted in any occupancy during the construction process when such use is necessary for construction and the use does not represent a hazard to life or property." Section 9.04.140. Amendment to Section 77.106(b) f the Fire Code. • Section 77.106(b) of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.100, is amended by adding to subsection (b) to read as follows: -13- "The limits of 77.106(b) of explosives and • hereby establi: Newport Beach. explosives and the Chief." the Fire Code. the District referred to in Section this Code in which storage of blasting agents is prohibited are hed as the boundaries of the City of EXCEPTION: The use and storage of blasting agents may be permitted by Section 9.04.150. Amendment to Section 79.501 of Section 79.501 is amended by adding to Section 79.501 of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, to read as follows: "The limits referred to in Section 79.501 of the Fire Code in which the storage of Class I and II • flammable liquids in above ground tanks is prohibited are hereby established as the boundaries of the City of Newport Beach. EXCEPTION: The temporary use of above ground tanks for the storage of Class I and Class II liquids may be permitted by the Chief." Section 9.04.160. Amendment to Section 79.221(a) of the Fire Code. Section 79.601(a) is amended by adding to subsection (a) of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010 to read as'follows: • "The underground storage of flammable liquids shall be prohibited in any residential district or any residential area of a P -C district in the City." -14- • • Section 9.04.170. Amendment to Article 79, Division XIV of the Fire Code. Article 79, Division XIV of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, is amended to read: "No new bulk plant for flammable liquids shall be constructed within the boundaries of the City of Newport Beach except as permitted by the Chief." n 9.04.180. Amendment to Section 79.910(d) of the Fire Code. Section 79.910(d) of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, is amended by adding to subsection (05, to read as follows: "The dispensing of Class I, II or III -A liquids from tanks aboard boats, barges or other floating craft is prohibited within the boundaries of the City of Newport Beach except for emergency purposes approved by the Chief." Section 9.04.190. Amendment to Section 82.102 of the Fire Code. Section 82.102(a) of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.140 is amended to read as follows: • "Section 82.102(a). No person shall install or maintain a liquified petroleum gas container, except portable containers of less than twenty (20) gallons water capacity, unless natural gas is -15- unavailable in the area or unless such installation is needed for special industrial process or use, in which event he shall first submit plans to the Fire • Chief and make application for a permit for such installation. The Fire Chief may, at his discretion, grant or deny such permit and in granting such permit may attach such conditions thereto as he deems necessary for the protection of life and property." Section 9.04.200. Amendment to Appendix II -C of the Fire Code. Appendix II -C of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, is amended by changing Section 5.(a), to read as follows: • "All portions of floats exceeding 150 feet in distance from fire apparatus access and marine service stations shall be provided with an approved standpipe system installed in conformity with applicable standards set forth in Uniform Building Code Standard No. 38 -2 and Article 10 of this Code. 1. Hose stations shall be spaced so as to provide protection to any portion of floats or floating vessel. Hoses shall be mounted on a reel or rack and enclosed within an approved cabinet. Hose stations shall be labeled FIRE HOSE -- EMERGENCY USE ONLY. All equipment shall meet the approval of the Chief. 2. At the shore end, the waterline shall be equipped with a 2 1/2 inch fire department -16- connection of a type and at a location approved by the Chief." • Section 9.04.210. Amendment to Section 10.308(b) of the Fire Code. Section 10.308(b) of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010 is amended to read as follows: "AlI other requirements of this section notwithstanding, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed when: 1. In all occupancies when the floor area, regardless of area separation walls or allowable area increases, exceeds the basic allowable floor • area of Table 5 -C of the Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition. The building shall be sprinklered throughout. Sections 506 and 507 of the Uniform Building Code shall apply after the provisions of this paragraph have been implemented. 2. In all occupancies when the building has floors, as measured from the top level of the floor surface, used for human occupancy, parking or storage, located more than 40 feet above grade level. The building shall be sprinklered throughout. 3. In all occupancies when fire sprinklers are • used on any floor to implement provisions of Uniform Building Code, Section 3305(g), new or existing buildings shall be sprinklered throughout -17- 4. In all occupancies, when buildings are partially sprinklered, sprinklered areas shall be separated from non - sprinklered areas of buildings by a minimum one hour rated separation. if the building has floors, as measured from the when the floor area exceeds 1,500 square feet and top surface of the floor, used for human occupancy located more than 40 feet above grade level. In • existing buildings when fire sprinklers are used, a plan for completion of the required work shall be building. Openings shall have a minimum dimension approved by the Fire Chief and the building official. In no case when required sprinklers are to be installed will the total time for firefighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from installation throughout the building take more than 60 consecutive months. 4. In all occupancies, when buildings are partially sprinklered, sprinklered areas shall be separated from non - sprinklered areas of buildings by a minimum one hour rated separation. When openings in a story are provided on any one • side and the opposite wall of such story is more than 75 feet from such openings, the story shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system, or openings as specified above shall be -18- 5. In every story or basement of all buildings • when the floor area exceeds 1,500 square feet and there is not provided at least 20 square feet of opening above the adjoining ground level in each 50 lineal feet or fraction thereof of exterior wall in the story or basement on at least one side of the building. Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 30 inches. Such openings shall be accessible to the fire department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner that firefighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior. When openings in a story are provided on any one • side and the opposite wall of such story is more than 75 feet from such openings, the story shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system, or openings as specified above shall be -18- provided on at least two sides of an exterior wall of the story. • If any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet from openings required in this section, the basement shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. • 6. At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms, chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler heads shall be accessible for servicing. 7. In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled. 8. In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in this Code." Section 9.04.220. Amendment to Section 10.308 of the Fire Code. Section 10.308 of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, is amended by adding subsection (h) to read as follows: "Group R Occupancies. In residential complexes, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in • Group R -3 Occupancies when they exceed the basic allowable floor area of Table 5 -C of the Uniform Building Code for Group R -1 Occupancies as defined in Section 10.308(b)l of the Fire Code." -19- r� �i • Section 9.04.230. Amendment to Section 10.308 of the Fire Code. Section 10.308 of the Fire Code, hereinbefore adopted in Section 9.04.010, is amended by adding subsection (i) to read as follows: "Automatic sprinkler system design shall comply with the requirements of the applicable codes and the following: 1. The total demand for hydraulically designed sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the available pressure and water supply as determined by actual flow test from an acceptable public water supply. 2. Sprinkler system design including any required additional water for hose or standpipes shall not exceed the rated capacity of a fire pump used to supply the system. 3. In all buildings subject to the application of Section 10.301(c) of the Fire Code, the Chief may require that the maximum floor area to be protected by sprinklers supplied by each system riser, on any floor, shall not exceed twice the basic allowable floor area as set forth in Table 5 -C of the Uniform Building Code for the type of construction regardless of area increase allowances permitted by Uniform Building Code Section 506. When more than one sprinkler system is required for protection of any one floor area, the systems shall be separated -20- • by area separation walls as described in Section 505(e) of the Uniform Building Code for the type of construction considered." Section 9.04.300. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional. • This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the 24th day of March , 1986, and adopted on the 14th day of April , 1986, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEMBERS Agee, Cox, Hart, Heather, Maurer, Plummer, Strauss NOES, COUNCILMEMBERS -21- Section 2, The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. The ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from its adoption. • This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the 24th day of March , 1986, and adopted on the 14th day of April , 1986, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES, COUNCILMEMBERS Agee, Cox, Hart, Heather, Maurer, Plummer, Strauss NOES, COUNCILMEMBERS -21- 0 ATTEST: ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS U • -22-