HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-19 - Amending Title 9 of the NBMC to Adopt 2001 California Fire Code.ORDINANCE NO. 2002-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING TITLE 9 OF
THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach finds as follows:
FINDING OF FACTS - WHEREAS, Health & Safety Code Section 17958 mandates that
the City of Newport Beach shall adopt ordinances or regulations imposing the same
requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to
Health & Safety Code, Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health & Safety Code Section
17922 to impose the same requirements as are contained in the 2001 California Fire
Code based on the International Fire Code Institute, hereinafter referred to collectively
as the Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5 permits the City to make such
changes or modifications to the Codes as are reasonably necessary because of local
conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health & Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council
before making any changes or modifications pursuant to Section 17958.5 make express
findings that such changes or modifications are needed due to climatic, geographic, or
topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has recommended that changes and modifications be
made to the Fire Code that are reasonably necessary due to the following local climatic,
geographical, or topographical conditions:
a. The City of Newport Beach is located in an area subject to a climatic
condition of high winds. This environment is conducive to rapidly
spreading fires, control of such fires requires rapid response. Obstacles
generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, streetlights and utility
poles, may greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.
b. The City of Newport Beach is located in the middle of the seismically
active area identified as Seismic Zone 4. The viability of the public water
system would be questionable at best after a major seismic event. This
would leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of
available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available
water to floors in a fire. A severe seismic event has the potential to
negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is
likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind
section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a
need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of
buildings.
C. Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated
by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected
infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is
prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended
fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced
fire flow (water) requirements for a given structure. Additional fire
protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting
equipment and personnel within the Newport Beach Fire Department.
d. The City of Newport Beach has several areas with significant growth of
wildland vegetation of a highly combustible nature that could threaten
structures and the surrounding community. That threat combined with
the potential for high winds described above warrant additional
construction requirements for specific areas that have increased danger
should a fire occur.
THEREFORE; 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 revised and
adopted to read as follows:
Chapter 9.04
FIRE CODE
Code:
9.04.010 Adoption of the 2001 California Fire Code
9.04.020 Application and Enforcing Agency- Amendment to Section 101.2.2
9.04.030 Fire Protection Plans - Amendment to Section 103.3.2
9.04.040 Permits Required - Amendment to Section 105.8
9.04.050 Definitions - Amendments to Article 2
9.04.060 Emergency Access - Amendment to Article 9
9.04.070 Emergency Power - Amendment to Section 1001
9.04.080 Fire Protection System and Equipment - Amendment to Section 1001.5
9.04.090 Automatic Fire Sprinklers Required - Amendment to Section 1003.2
9.04.100 Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarms - Amendment to Section
1003.3.1
9.04.110 Standpipes Required - Amendment to Section 1004.2
9.04.120 Design of Fire Alarm Systems - Amendment to Section 1006.1
9.04.130 Fire Alarm Systems and Central Control Stations in High Rise Buildings -
Amendment to Section 1006.2.12.2
9.04.140 Recreational Fires - Amendment to Section 1102.4
9.04.150 Outdoor Heaters - Amendment to Section 1107
9.04.160 Chimney Spark Arrestors Required - Amendment to Section 1109.7
9.04.170 Development On or Near Land Containing or Emitting Toxic,
Combustible or Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors - Amendment to
Article 11
9.04.180 Occupant Count - Amendment to Section 2501.16
9.04.190 Protected Aboveground Tanks - Amendment to Section 5202
9.04.200 Stationary Lead - Acid Battery Systems- Amendment to Section 6401
9.04.210 Explosive Material - Amendment to Section 7701.1
9.04.220 Fireworks - Amendment to Section 7801
9.04.230 Fireworks Prohibited - Amendment to Section 7802
9.04.240 Additional Requirement for Aboveground Tanks - Amendment to
Section 7902.1.9
9.04.250 Restrictions for Aboveground Tanks - Amendment to Section 7902.2.2.1
9.04.260 Underground Tank Storage - Amendment to Section 7902.6.3.1
9.04.270 Hazardous Materials Documentation - Amendment to Section 7903.3
9.04.280 Hazardous Materials Management Plan - Amendment to Section 8001.3
9.04.290 Group M Occupancy Storage and Display and Group S Occupancy
Storage - Amendment to Section 8001.14
9.04.300 Regulation of Large Quantities of Pool Chemicals - Amendment to
Section 8001.15
9.04.310 Protection for Outdoor Control Areas - Amendment to Section 8001.15.4.2
9.04.320 Maximum Quantities of Extremely Hazardous Materials - Amendment to
Section 8003.1
9.04.330 Emergency Power for Group H Division 6 and 7 Occupancies -
Amendment to Section 8003.1.8
9.04.340 Treatment Systems - Amendment to Section 8003.3.1.3.5
9.04.350 Limits on Quantities of Liquid Petroleum Gasses - Amendment to
Section 8202
9.04.360 Referenced Standards - Amendment to Section 9002
9.04.370 Adoption of the NFPA National Fire Codes as Technical Standards -
Amendment to Aritcle 91
9.04.380 Clearance of Brush or Vegetative Growth from Structures - Amendment
to Appendix 11 -A
9.04.390 Spark Arrestors Required in Wildland Fire Areas - Amendment to
Appendix 11 -A
9.04.400 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction - Amendment to
Appendix 11 -A
9.04.410 Special Fire Protection Areas - Appendix 11 -A -2
9.04.420 Standpipes on Docks - Amendment to Appendix II -C
9.04.430 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements - Amendment to
Appendix 11 -E
9.04.440 Use of Aboveground Tanks for Fuel Dispensing - Amendment to
Appendix 11 -F
9.04.450 Fire Flow Requirements - Amendment to Appendix III -A
9.04.460 Appendix V
9.04.010 Adoption of the 2001 California Fire Code. Pursuant to the provisions of
Sections 50022.1 through 50022.5 of the Government Code of the State of California,
there is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference into this chapter, that certain
Code entitled "California Fire Code," (2001 Edition) referred to in this chapter as the
"Fire Code" specifically including Appendices 1 -A through VI-K, excluding Appendices
11 -H, Il -K, Ill -D, VI-E, VI-F, except such portions as are hereafter deleted, added, or
amended. One (1) certified copy of which is to be on file in the office of the City Clerk
of the City of Newport Beach and open for public inspection.
9.04.020 Application and Enforcing Agency - Amendment to Section 101.2.2.
Section 101.2.2 of the Fire Code is amended by deleting Section 101.2.2 and amending it to
read as follows:
Section 101.2.2 Application and Enforcing Agency. The Fire Chief is
authorized and directed to enforce, within the scope of Section 101.2.1, the
provisions of this code over all occupancies and land used within the City.
9.04.030 Fire Protection Plans - Amendment to Section 103.3.2. Section 103.3.2 is
amended by adding Section 103.3.2.1.1 to read as follows:
Section 103.3.2.1.1 Fire Protection Plans. A vicinity plan shall be submitted
for any project in or adjoining a wildland fire hazard area. The scale of this
plan shall be no smaller than one -inch (25 mm) equals 100 feet (30.48 m),
shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire Chief prior to the issuance of
a grading permit, or if no grading permit is to be issued, prior to the
issuance of a building permit for new construction. The plan shall show the
following:
1. All existing and proposed private and public streets on the proposed
development property and within 300 feet (91.44 m) of the property
line of the proposed development, and so identified, with street
width dimensions as per Section 902.2.2.7 of this code.
2. The location and identification of all existing and proposed fire
hydrants within 300 feet (91.44 m) of the property line of the
proposed development.
3. The location, occupancy classification, and use of structures and
buildings on properties abutting the proposed development.
Preliminary fuel modification plans for all improvements in areas
containing combustible vegetation shall be submitted to the Fire Chief
concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map.
Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire
Chief prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The plans shall meet the
criteria set forth in the Newport Beach Fire Department Fuel Modification
Plan and Maintenance Guidelines.
EXCEPTION: The Fire Chief, with concurrence of the Building
Official, may waive the vicinity plan submittal requirements of this
section.
9.04.040 Permits Required - Amendment to Section 105.8 Section 105.8 is amended
by adding an ending sentence to the first paragraph, deleting a Subsection and amending
a Subsection to read as follows:
Section 105.8 Permit required. Permit fees to the City shall be in an amol±nt
established by resolution of the City Council.
Subsection f.1. Fire hydrants and water control valves is deleted.
Subsection f.5. Fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging is deleted.
Subsection t. is amended to read as follows:
0. Temporary heaters. To operate a listed and approved heater in
a commercial occupancy for a period not to exceed seven days.
9.04.050 Definitions - Amendments to Article 2 Section 209 -H is amended by
adding "High Rise Building" and Section 224 -W is amended by adding the definition of
"WILDLAND FIRE HAZARD AREAS" to read as follows:
HIGH RISE BUILDING is any building floors used for occupancy located
more than 55 feet (16.76 m) above the lowest level of fire department access.
Such buildings shall have fire and life safety systems required by the
building code.
WILDLAND FIRE HAZARD AREAS are any geographic area designated
by the Newport Beach Fire Department, which contains the type and
condition of vegetation, topography, weather, and structure density which
potentially increases the possibility of wildland fires.
9.04.060 Emergency Access - Amendment to Article 9 Article 9 Newport Beach Fire
Department Access and Water Supply is amended to read as follows:
Section 901.4.2 Fire apparatus access roads is deleted and amended to read
as follows:
Section 901.4.2 Emergency access roads. When required by the Fire
Chief, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided
'and maintained for emergency access roads to identify such roads
and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both.
Section 901.4.4 is deleted and amended to read as follows:
Section 901.4.4 Premises identification. Approved numbers or
addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a
position that is plainly visible and legible from the street or road
fronting the property. Said numbers shall be of non - combustible
materials, shall contrast with their background, and shall be either
internally or externally illuminated to be visible at night. All multi-
unit residential and commercial buildings shall have numbers or
addresses placed above or immediately adjacent to all doors that
would allow fire department access in an emergency situation. In no
case shall the numbers be less than four inches (102 mm) in height for
residential and six inches (152 mm) in height for commercial with a
one inch (25 nun) stroke.
Multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not
visible from the street or road shall, in addition, have approved
numbers grouped for all units within each structure and positioned
to be plainly visible from the street or road. Said numbers may be
grouped on the wall of the structure or on a substantial mounting
post independent of the structure. Illumination shall be provided as
required by the City.
Section 902.1 of the Fire Code is deleted and amended to read as follow:
Section 902.1 General. Fire Department access roads shall be
provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 901 and 902.
Section 902.2.1 of the Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 902.2.1 Required access. A minimum of two fire apparatus
access roads shall be provided in residential developments
containing 25 or more dwelling units.
Section 902.2.2.1 of the Fire Code is amended by adding a sentence to read
as follows:
Section 902.2.2.1 Dimensions. The width of fire lanes shall not be
less than 26 feet (7.92 m) within 30 feet (9.14 m) of a fire hydrant.
Section 902.2.2 of the Fire Code is amended by deleting Sections 902.2.2.3
and 902.2.2.6 and amending them to read as follows:
Section 902.2.2.3 Turning radius. The turning radius for fire
apparatus access roads shall be not less than 20 feet (6.1 m) inside
radius and 40 feet (12.19 m) outside radius.
EXCEPTION: Cul -de -sacs with center obstructions will
require larger turning radii as approved by the Fire Chief.
Section 902.2.2.6 Grade. The gradient for a fire apparatus access
road shall not exceed ten percent.
Section 902.2.4 is amended by adding Section 902.2.4.3, 902.2.4.4, and
902.2.4.5 to read as follows:
Section 902.2.4.3 Vehicle access. Any point of access deemed
necessary for emergency response shall remain unobstructed at all
times.
Section 902.2.4.4 Vehicle access gates. Vehicle access gates or
barriers installed across streets shall be in accordance with the
Newport Beach Fire Department. The minimum width of any gate
or opening necessary for required as a point of access shall be not
less than 14 feet (4.27 m) unobstructed width. This minimum
width may be increased depending on the length of the approach.
Section 902.2.4.5 Speed bumps. Any obstructions in required fire
access roadways, including speed bumps and speed humps, is
prohibited.
Section 902.3.1 is amended by adding the following Section 902.3.1.1:
Section 902.3.1.1 All fire control rooms and rooms with Fire Alarm
Control Panels shall be provided with a Knox Box.
Section 902.4 of the Fire Code is amended by adding Section 902.4.1 and
902.4.2 to read as follows:
Section 902.4.1 Entrance gates /chains. All emergency vehicle
access gates, private gated communities, chains across fire lanes,
and gates that provide access to the beach and /or wildland areas,
shall have a lock approved by the Newport Beach Fire Department.
Where gates are electrically operated an approved key switch and
an approved strobe light receiver shall be installed.
Section 902.4.2 Key box system. When a Key box is required it
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 Fire Chief.
9.04.070 Emergency Power - Amendment to Section 1001. Section 1001 of the Fire
Code is amended by adding Section 1001.11 to read as follows:
Section 1001.11 Emergency power. Provide and install electrical outlets
(120 volt, duplex) that are connected to the emergency generator
circuitry/ system when generator is required by Section 403.8.1 of the
California Building Code in the following locations:
1. In the main exit corridor of each floor, adjacent to each exit enclosure.
2. On every level in every stairwell.
3. In each elevator lobby.
4. In public assembly areas larger than 1,500 square feet (139.36 m2).
5. In every fire control room.
6. In such other areas as may be designated by the Fire Chief. Outlets
shall be RED in color.
9.04.080 Fire Protection Systems and Equipment- Amendment to Section 1001.5
Maintenance is amended by adding Section 1001.5.6 Installation and Maintenance as
follows:
Section 1001.5.6 Smoke Detectors and Smoke Detection Systems. It
shall be the responsibility of the owner of the occupancy to maintain all
required smoke detectors and smoke detection systems. The owner
shall be responsible for the annual testing of all required smoke
detectors and smoke detection systems, and maintain written records of
the testing on premises at all times, for the last five years.
9.04.090 Automatic Fire Sprinklers Required - Amendment to Section 1003.2.
Section 1003.2 of the Fire Code is deleted except for Sections 1003.2.5, 1003.2.6, 1003.2.7,
1003.2.9. Section 1003.2.1 through 1003.2.4 are amended and Section 1003.2.8 is added as
follows:
Section 1003.2.1 General. Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be
installed in accordance with the NFPA standards as adopted in Appendix V
& Article 91 of this code. An approved automatic sprinkler system required
by Section 1003 and installed as per NFPA 13 as adopted in Appendix V
and Article 91 of this code, may be used for fire resistive substitution as
specified in the provisions of Section 508 of the adopted Uniform Building
Code.
Section 1003.2.2 Required installations. An automatic fire extinguishing
system shall be installed in the occupancies and locations as set forth in
this section:
Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an automatic fire
extinguishing system shall be installed in all occupancies when the total
floor area of a building, regardless of area separation walls or allowable
area, exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.52M2).
For R -3 occupancies the floor area is the area included within the
surrounding exterior walls of a building or portion thereof, exclusive of
vent shafts and courts.
Section 1003.2.2.1 Existing structures previously less than 5,000 square
feet (464.52 m2). In all existing structures not equipped with an automatic
fire extinguishing system, when additions cause the structure to exceed
5,000 square feet (464.52 m2) the following provisions apply:
A. When such additions are 25% or less than the original building
square footage, the existing structure, and the addition need not
be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.
B. When such additions exceed 25% but are less than 50% of the
original building square footage, the addition shall be equipped
with an automatic sprinkler system.
C. When such additions are 50% or more of the original building
square footage, the entire structure shall be equipped with an
automatic sprinkler system throughout.
Section 1003.2.2.2 Existing structures more than 5,000 square feet (464.52
M2). In all existing structures not equipped with an automatic fire
extinguishing system that exceed 5,000 square feet (464.52 m2), the
following provisions shall apply:
A. When additions are 1,250 square feet (116.13 m2) or less, the
existing structure and the addition need not be equipped with
an automatic sprinkler system.
B. When additions exceed 1,250 square feet (116.13 m2) but are
less than 2,500 square feet (232.26 m2) , the addition shall be
equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.
C. When additions are 2,500 square feet (232.26 m2) or more, the
entire structure shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler
system throughout.
In partially sprinklered buildings, sprinklered areas shall be separated
from non - sprinklered areas. Such separation shall not be less than that
required for a one -hour occupancy separation.
EXCEPTION: In Group R, Division 3 and Group U occupancies.
Section 1003.2.3 Buildings more than 40 feet (12.19 m) in height.
Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed in all buildings having floors
used for human occupancy located more than 40 feet (12.19 m) above the
lowest level of Fire Department access.
For provisions on special hazards and hazardous materials, see Section
1003 and Parts V, VI, and VII of the 2001 California Fire Code.
Section 1003.2.4 System design. The total demand for hydraulically
designed sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the available pressure
and water supply not to exceed 80 pounds per square inch (551.6 kPa).
Sprinkler system design including any required additional water for h -,se
or standpipes shall not exceed the rated capacity of a fire pump used to
supply the system.
9.04.100 Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarms- Amendment to Section 1003.3.
Section 1003.3.1 is amended by the addition of a sentence at the end of the section.
The signal for remote station monitoring as defined in NFPA 72 shall be
transmitted to, received, and retransmitted by a continuously attended
supervising station facility that is either U.L. listed (UUFX) or meets
equivalent criteria established by another nationally recognized standard
as approved by the Fire Chief.
9.04.110 Standpipes Required - Amendment to Section 1004.2. Section 1004.2 of the
Fire Code is deleted and amended to read as follows:
Section 1004.2 Required installations. Standpipe systems shall be
provided as set forth in Table No. 1004 -A and the provisions of this section.
Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet
(91.44 m) shall be provided with access doors and hose outlets located so
that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45.72 m) of
hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be
located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use
of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less that three feet (914 mm)
in width or six feet eight inches (2032 mm) in height.
Hose outlets shall be 2 1/2 inches (63 mm) in size with an approved valve.
Hose outlets shall be provided on all levels of the building.
9.04.120 Design of Fire Alarm Systems - Amendment to Section 1006.1. Section
1006.1 is amended by adding section 1006.1.3 and 1006.1.4 to read as follows:
1006.1.3 System Design. No building shall have more than one fire alarm
panel. All fire detection and protection devices shall operate and be
connected to the building fire alarm panel.
Smoke detectors connected to the alarm system shall have a visible
indicator that displays the status of the detector. When a detector is
located in a space above a drop ceiling, the indicating light shall be located
at a location designated by the Fire Chief.
1006.1.4 Door Release Service. All doors within interior service corridors
of commercial occupancies shall be equipped with automatic closing
devices released by smoke detectors or smoke detection systems.
9.04.130 Fire Alarm Systems and Central Control Stations in High Rise Buildings -
Amendment to Section 1006.2.12.2. Section 1006.2.12.2 to read as follows:
Section 1006.2.12.2.1 is deleted and Section 1006.2.12.2.1 is added to read as
follows:
Section 1006.2.12.2.1 General. All occupancies having floors used
for human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16.76 m) above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with
an automatic fire alarm system and a communication system in
accordance with Section 1006.2.12.2. All fire protection devices shall
be connected to, and operate with the main building fire alarm panel.
No building shall have more than one fire alarm panel.
EXCEPTIONS: The following structures, while classified as
high -rise buildings, shall not be subject to the provisions of
this section but shall conform to all other applicable
provisions of these regulations:
1. Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
2. Buildings where all floors above the 55 -foot (16.76 m)
level are used exclusively as open parking garages.
3. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking
garages and located above all other floors used for
human occupancy.
4. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers,
steeples, grain houses and similar structures with
noncontiguous human occupancy, when approved by
the Fire Chief.
Section 1006.2.12.2. is added to read as follows:
Section 1006.2.12.2.5 Central control station. A central control
station for fire department operations shall be provided in a location
approved by the fire department. The central control station shall be
separated from the remainder of the building by not less than one -
hour fire resistive construction with all openings protected by
assemblies having a fire resistive rating of not less than 45 minutes.
It shall have a minimum of one door, which is accessible directly
from the exterior portion of the building and shall be able to be
opened with a fire department master key. The central control
station shall have a minimum of 100 square feet (9.3 m2)with a
minimum dimension of eight feet (244 m). It shall contain the
following as a minimum:
1. The voice alarm and public address system panels.
2. The fire department communications panel, a cabinet
containing eight portable firefighter phones, and one headset
with sufficient cord to reach all portions of the room.
1 Fire detection and fire alarm system annunciator panels.
4. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators
and their operational status.
5. Status indicators and controls for air - handling systems.
6. Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously.
7. Sprinkler valve and water -flow detector display panels.
& Emergency and standby power controls and status indicators.
9. A wall- mounted telephone, with sufficient cord to reach all
portions of the room and with an outside dedicated private
line, installed in the fire control room for exclusive fire
department use.
10. Elevator control switches for switching to emergency power.
11. Fire pump status panel and controls.
12. Other fire protection equipment and systems controls as
required by the Newport Beach Fire Department.
13. Schematic building plans in clearly labeled approved
containers indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the
building core, fire resistive separations, exit facilities, on -site
water supply, fire - protection systems, firefighting equipment,
and fire department access.
14. One minimum three foot (914 mm) by five foot (1524 -mm)
table and two chairs.
15. An approved locked and labeled cabinet containing labeled
keys for emergency access and elevator control.
16. All control panels in the central control station shall be
permanently identified as to function.
17. Alarms, supervisory, and trouble signals as required by Item
3. and Item 7. above shall be annunciated in compliance with
this code in the central control station by means of an audible
and visual indicator. For purposes of annunciation, zoning
shall be in accordance with the following:
a) When the system serves more than one building,
each building shall be considered separately.
18. Each floor shall be considered a separate zone. When one or
more sprinkler risers serve the same floor, each riser shall be
considered a separate zone.
EXCEPTION: When more than one riser serves the
same system on the floor.
19. Each section of floor separated by area separation walls or by
horizontal exits shall be considered as a separate zone.
Central control stations shall not be used for the housing of any boiler,
heating unit, generator, or similar hazardous equipment. No storage shall
be permitted in the central control station room.
9.04.140 Recreational Fires - Amendment to Section 1102. Section 1102.4 of the
Fire Code is amended by adding Section 1102.4.1.1 to read as follows:
Section 1102.4.1.1 Camp /recreational fires. No person shall make, set, or
maintain any beach or camp/ recreational fire at any beach, park, or other
public 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.
9.04.150 Outdoor Heaters - Amendment to Section 1107. Section 1107 of the Fire
Code is amended by adding Sections 1107.3 and 1107.4 to read as follows:
Section 1107.3 Temporary heaters. No person shall place or operate or
permit to be operated any temporary heater that uses any flammable or
combustible solids, liquids, or gases without a fire department permit.
Section 1107.4 Permanent heaters. No person shall install or operate any
heating appliance without first obtaining a permit and approval from the
City of Newport Beach Building Department. Compressed flammable
gases are prohibited as fuel for permanent heating appliances.
9.04.160 Chimney Spark Arrestors Required - Amendment to Section 1109.7.
Section 1109.7 of the Fire Code is deleted and amended to read as follows:
Section 1109.7 Chimney spark arrester. All structures having any chimney,
flue, or stovepipe attached to any fireplace, stove, barbecue, or other solid
or liquid fuel burning equipment or device shall have the chimney, flue, or
stovepipe equipped with an approved spark arrester as per Section 3102.3.8
of the Building Code. All incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a
substantially constructed spark arrestor having an iron, heavy wire mesh
not exceeding ih inch (12.5mm).
9.04.170 Geological Surveys. Development on or near land containing or emitting
toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases, or vapors - Amendment to Article 11.
Article 11 is amended by adding Section 1114 to read as follows:
Section 1114. The Fire Chief may require the submittal for approval of
geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial recommendations and /or
similar documentation from a state - licensed and department approved
individual or firm, on any parcel of land to be developed which:
1. Has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304.8 m) of a parcel of land that
has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation, petroleum or
chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or
2. May contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases, or
vapors.
9.04.180 Occupant Count - Amendment to Section 2501.16. Section 2501.16 of the
Fire Code is amended by adding Section 2501.16.4 to read as follows:
Section 2501.16.4 Occupant count. The supervisor of each place of assembly
shall have an effective system to keep count of the number of occupants
present in the assembly area. If the Fire Chief determines at any time that
an accurate count of occupants is not being maintained, the occupancy shall
be cleared until an accurate count can be made.
9.04.190 Protected Aboveground Tanks - Amendment to Section 5202. Section
5202.3.7, 52023.7.1, 5202.3.7.2, and Section 5202.4.1 item 2 and reference to Appendix Il -K
is deleted. Section 5202.3.7 is added to read as follows:
Section 5202.3.7 Protected Aboveground Tanks. When approved, the
storage and dispensing of motor fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles
from protected aboveground tanks located outside buildings are allowed in
accordance with Section 7902.1.9.
9.04.200 Stationary Lead -Acid Battery Systems - Amendment to Section 6401.
Section 6401 is amended by deletion of 6401 and replacement by the following:
Section 6401- Scope. Lead acid battery systems having a liquid capacity of
more than 100 gallons (378.5 L) in sprinklered buildings or 50 gallons (189.3
L) in unsprinklered buildings used for facility standby power, emergency
power, uninterrupted power supply, battery storage warehouses where
recharging occurs,
or indoor storage of electric carts /cars shall be in accordance with Article
64. Stationary lead -acid battery systems with individual lead -acid batteries
exceeding 20 gallons (75.7 L) each shall also comply with Article 80.
9.04.210 Explosive Material - Amendment to Section 7701. Section 7701.1 of the
Fire Code is deleted and replaced with the 7701.1 Scope and Section 7701.1.1 & 7701.1.2
is added as follows:
Section 7701.1 Scope. Manufacture, possession, storage, sale,
transportation and use of explosive materials shall be in accordance with
Article 77. See Appendix VI -H for excerpts from nationally recognized
standards for separation distances for explosives.
Explosives class designations in parentheses refer to new classifications
used by DOT. See Appendix VI -H for information on explosives class
designations.
Exceptions: 1. The armed forces of the United States, Coast Guard
or National Guard. 2. Explosives in forms prescribed by the
official United States Pharmacopoeia. 3. The possession,
transportation, storage, and use of small arms ammunition when
packaged in accordance with DOT packaging requirements. 4. The
possession, storage, transportation and use of not more than 5
pounds (2.27 kg) of commercially manufactured sporting black
powder and 10,000 small arms primers for hand loading of arms
ammunition for personal consumption. 5. The transportation and
use of explosive materials by the United States Bureau of Mines,
and federal, state, and local law enforcement and fire agencies
acting in their official capacities. 6. Special industrial explosive
devices which in the aggregate contain less than 50 pounds (22.7
kg) of explosive materials. 7. The possession, transportation,
storage and use of blank industrial power load cartridges when
packaged in accordance with DOT packaging regulations. 8. When
preempted by federal regulations.
Section 7701.1.1 Storage of explosives and blasting agents. The storage
of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited anywhere in the City of
Newport Beach unless the Fire Chief has issued a permit authorizing use
and /or storage.
Section 7701.1.2 Fireworks 1.4G & Fireworks 1.3G. The storage, use, sale,
possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G, (commonly referred to as
"Safe and Sane") and fireworks, 13G is prohibited anywhere in the City of
Newport Beach.
Exception: Fireworks,l.4G and fireworks,1.3G may be part of a
public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed
pyrotechnic operator.
9.04.220 Fireworks - Amendment to Section 7801.1. Section 7801.1 of the Fire
Code is deleted and amended to read as follows:
Section 7801.1 Scope. Fireworks for public display purposes and the use,
handling and temporary storage of pyrotechnical special effects material
for motion pictures, television, and theatrical and group entertainment
productions shall be in accordance with Article 78. The manufacture,
possession, storage, transportation, handling and use of fireworks, 13G
and the manufacture of fireworks,1AG shall also comply with Article 77.
The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G,
(commonly referred to as "Safe and Sane ") and fireworks, 13G is
prohibited anywhere in the City of Newport Beach.
Exception: Fireworks,l.4G and fireworks,1.3G may be part of a
public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed
pyrotechnic operator.
9.04.230 Fireworks Prohibited - Amendment to Section 7802. Section 7802.2 and
Section 7802.3 are deleted and amended to read as follows:
Section 7802.2 Seizure of fireworks. The Fire Chief shall have the
authority to seize, take, remove any fireworks stored, sold, offered for
sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of this code. Any
seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all
applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.
Section 7802.3 Fireworks prohibited. The storage, use, sale, possession,
and handling of fireworks 1.4G, (commonly referred to as "Safe and
Sane ") and fireworks, 13G is prohibited anywhere in the City of Newport
Beach.
Exception: Fireworks,l.4G and fireworks,1.3G may be part of a
public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed
pyrotechnic operator.
9.04.240 Additional Requirements for Aboveground Tanks - Amendment to
Section 7902.1.9. Section 7902.1.9 of the Fire Code is deleted and amended to read as
follows:
Section 7902.1.9 The installation of protected aboveground tanks shall be
in accordance with Newport Beach Fire Department Guideline for Private
Use Dispensing Into Motor Vehicles From Protected or Multi- Hazard
Aboveground Tanks.
9.04.250 Restrictions for Aboveground Tanks - Amendment to Section 7902.2.2.1.
Section 7902.2.2.1 of the Fire Code is deleted and amended to read as follows:
Section 7902.2.2.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited.
The storage of Class 1 and Class 11 liquids in aboveground tanks outside of
buildings is prohibited within the boundaries of the City of Newport
Beach unless a permit authorizing use and /or storage has been issued by
the Fire Chief.
9.04.260 Restrictions for Underground Storage of Flammable Liquids -
Amendment to Section 7902.6.3. Section 7902.6.3 of the Fire Code is amended by adding
Section 7902.63.1 to read as follows:
Section 7902.6.3.1 Storage. The underground storage of flammable
liquids shall be prohibited in any residential district or any residential
area of a planned community district, as defined in Chapter 20.5 of this
Code, within the City.
9.04.270 Hazardous Materials Documentation - Amendment to Section 7903.3.
Section 7903.3.1 of the Fire Code is deleted and amended to read as follows:
Section 7903.3.1 General. Portions of properties where flammable and
combustible liquids are received by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars or
tank vehicles and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of
distributing such liquids by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, tank
vehicles or containers are prohibited within the boundaries of the City of
Newport Beach except as permitted by the Fire Chief.
9.04.280 Hazardous Materials Management Plan - Amendment to Section 8001.3.
Section 8001.3.2 of the Fire Code is amended and Section 8001.3.3 is added to read as
follows:
Section 8001.3.2 Hazardous Materials Management Plan. When required
by the Fire Chief, each application for a permit pursuant to this article
shall include a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) in
accordance with Appendix 11 -E and shall contain any additional elements
as required in the California Health and Safety Code Article 1 Chapter 6.95
for Business Emergency Plan.
Section 8001.3.3 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. When
required by the Fire Chief, each application for a permit pursuant to this
article shall include a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HM1S) in
accordance with Appendix 11 -E and shall contain any additional elements
as required in the California Health and Safety Code Article 1 Chapter
6.95 for Business Emergency Plan.
9.04.290 Group M Occupancy Storage and Display and Group S Occupancy
Storage - Amendment to Section 8001.. Section 8001.14 of the Fire Code is amended by
adding the following formula to the end of 8001.14.2:
Section 8001.14.2 Exempt amounts per Group M or S Group Occupancies.
Er =ExRxA
Where:
A = area in square feet, see section 8001.14.2
E = exempt amount specified in Section 8001.15
Er= exempt amount allowed in a single control area of a Group M
Occupancy
R = multiplier from Table 8001.14 -A
9.04.300 Regulation of Large Quantities of Pool Chemicals - Amendment to
Section 8001.15. Section 8001.15 of the Fire Code is amended by deleting footnote #16 in
Table 8001.15 -A.
9.04.310 Protection for Outdoor Control Areas - Amendment to Section 8001.15.4.2.
Section 8001.15.4.2 of the Fire Code is amended by adding item #5 to read as follows:
5. Outdoor control areas shall be protected against tampering or
trespassers by fencing or other control measures as approved by the Fire
Chief.
9.04.320 Maximum Quantities of Extremely Hazardous Materials - Amendment to
Section 8003.1. Section 8003.1 of the Fire Code is amended by adding Section 8003.1.1.1 to
read as follows:
Section 8003.1.1.1 Maximum quantity on site. No person shall use or store
any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the
disclosable amounts (see Section 25115 of the Health and Safety Code) in a
residential zoned or any residentially developed property.
9.04.330 Emergency Power for Group H Division 6 and 7 Occupancies -
Amendment to Section 8003.1.8. Section 8003.1.8 is amended by adding the following:
An emergency power system shall be provided in Group H, Division 6 and
Division 7 Occupancies.
9.04.340 Treatment Systems - Amendment to Section 8003.3.1.3.5. Section
8003.3.1.3.5.1 is amended by deleting the exceptions from General.
9.04.350 Limits on Quantities of Liquid Petroleum Gasses - Amendment to
Section 8202. Section 8202 of the Fire Code is deleted and amended to read as follows:
Section 8202 Permit. No person shall install or maintain a liquefied
petroleum gas container, except portable containers totaling not more
than twenty (20) gallons (75.71) water capacity, unless such installation is
needed for special industrial process or use and a permit has been issued
by the Fire Chief.
9.04.360 Referenced Standards - Amendment to Section 9002. Article 90 -
Standards is hereby amended by deleting the following references in Section 9002
Uniform Fire Code Standards: 10 -3 NFPA -13; 10-4 NFPA 13 -D; 10 -5 NFPA 13 -R; 10 -6
NFPA -14.
9.04.370 Adoption of the NFPA National Fire Codes as Technical Standards -
Amendment to Section 9101.1.3. Section 9101.1.3 of the Fire Code is amended by deleting
entire section and replacing it with the following:
Section 9101.1.3 Adoption of NFPA Standards. The latest editions of
NFPA National Fire Codes and amendments thereto, are adopted as a
recognized standard for the technical application of this code.
Exceptions: 1. NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and
Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical
Operations, and Special Operation to the Public by Career Fire
Department, 2001 Edition. 2. NFPA 1720, Standard for the
Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations,
Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public
by Volunteer Fire Departments, 2001 Editions.
Section 9102.7 NFPA 13, 1999 Edition, as amended is hereby further
amended as follows:
Section 3 -9.3 is amended by addition of the following language after the
first sentence and a second paragraph:
Fire department connections shall be of an approved type. The fire
department connection shall contain a minimum of two 2 1/2"(63 m) inlets.
The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet (45.72 m) from
a public hydrant. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be
approved by the Fire Chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be
installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall
be painted OSHA safety red.
Exceptions: 1. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500
gpm (1893 L) (including the interior hose stream demand) or greater,
or a standpipe system is included, four 2 1/2" (63 m) inlets shall be
provided.
2. The fire department connection may be located within 150 feet
(45.72 m) of a private fire hydrant providing the fire department
connection pipe is connected to the fire sprinkler system by a stand-
alone pipe that connects down - stream of the fire sprinkler system
check valve.
Section 5 -1 General is hereby amended by the addition of the following text
as follows:
When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use
other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a
sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard
Group 2 use, with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet (278.7M2).
Warehouses sprinklers systems shall be designed to protect Class IV
Commodities (as defined in Article 81 of the UFC) to the maximum storage
height of the building.
Use is considered undetermined if not specified at the time the permit is
issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater
capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the
system to the required density for the new occupancy.
Section 5- 6.5.2.2 Obstructions to Sprinkler Discharge Pattern
Development is hereby amended by deleting exception 1 without
replacement.
Section 5- 14.1.1.4 Valves Controlling Sprinkler Systems is hereby
amended by deleting Section 4- 14.1.1.4 in it's entirety and substituting with
the following:
Control valves shall be installed and positioned so that they are operable
from the floor below. The center line of the valve shall be no more than 7
feet (2134 mm) above finished floor.
Section 5- 15.2.3.5 is amended by modifying the first sentence by the
following language:
Fire department connections shall be on the street side of building, located
30 feet (9.14 m) minimum from beginning of radius for driveway approach
and arranged so they are located immediately adjacent to the approved fire
department access road so that hose lines can be readily and conveniently
attached to the inlets without interference from nearby objects including
buildings, fence, posts, or other fire department connections.
Section 6 -1.3.1 is amended by modifying the first sentence with the
following language:
Welding studs, and the tools used for their installation shall be listed.
Section 6 -1.3.2 is amended by deleting it in it's entirety and replaced with
the following language:
The use of powder- driven studs are prohibited.
Section 6 -4.7.3 is amended by deleting it in it's entirety and replacing with
the following language:
Lag screws shall not be used to attach braces to the building structure.
Section 6 -4.7.4 is amended by deleting it in its entirety.
Section 7 -1 General is amended by the addition of the following text:
When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use
other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire
sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard
Group 2 use, with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet (278.7 mz).
Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 7- 4.2.2.1.1 (d)
curve
Use is considered undetermined if not specified at the time the permit is
issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater
capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the
system to the required density for the new occupancy.
Section 8 -1.1.1 (43) is amended by adding a sentence at the end of the
paragraph with the following language:
Flow test shall be completed within six months of the plan submittal to
Newport Beach Fire Department.
Section 9102.8 NFPA 13D,1999 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems
in One- and Two - Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby
added as follows:
NFPA 13D, Section 3 -1 Valves and Drains is amended by deleting:
Exception: 1 without substitution.
NFPA 13D, Section 3 -2 Pressure Gauges is deleted and substituted:
At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly.
NFPA 13D, Section 3 -6 is amended with the deletion of the exception and
addition of the following language after the first paragraph:
Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service and
audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible
devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location
subject to final approval by the Fire Chief.
Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide audibility
throughout the structure. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all
intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average
ambient sound level but not less than 70 dBA.
Audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for
over - current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the
residence.
Exceptions: 1. When an approved water flow monitoring system
is installed, interior audible devices may be powered through
theCSFM listed fire alarm control panel. 2. When smoke detectors
specified under CBC Section 310.9 are used to sound an alarm upon
waterflow switch activation.
NFPA 13 D- Section 4 -2.3 is amended by the addition of the following
paragraph after the first paragraph.
In rooms or areas with slopes, multiple beams or construction features
creating conditions where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler head
placement exceeds parameters specified in the products listing, plans shall
bear the wet -stamp of a registered professional engineer certifying equal
or greater protection than prescribed in the 1999 Edition of NFPA 13 D.
NFPA 13 D- Section 4 -6 Location of Sprinklers is amended by:
Deleting exception 3 and replacing it with a new exception 3 as follows:
Sprinklers may be omitted from open attached porches, and similar open
structures. Attached garages and carports shall be protected with listed
quick response fire sprinklers spaced to protect a maximum area of 130
square feet (12.08 mz). The diameter of the main or cross -main piping
serving the lines in the garage shall be equal to the largest diameter piping
on any main or cross main within the system.
Deleting exception 5 without replacement.
Adding the following paragraph after the last exception: All attics shall be
protected with intermediate temperature quick response heads which
shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by access scuttles or
mechanical equipment.
Section 9102.9 NFPA 13R,1999 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems
in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is
hereby added as follows:
NFPA 13 R 1999 Ed. Section 2 -4.6 Alarms is amended to read:
Alarms. Local water -flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler
systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water -flow
monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies containing less
than the number of stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in
Section 1006.2.9.1.1 of the 2000 California Fire Code as requiring a fire
alarm system shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior
alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas shall be
minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of
70 dBA with all intervening doors closed. Alarms shall be audible within
all other living areas within each dwelling unit. When not connected to a
fire alarm or water -flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be
powered from an uninteruptible circuit (except for overcurrent protection)
serving normally operated appliances in the residence.
There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device,
listed for outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves
that building.
NFPA 13 R 1999 Ed. Section 2- 5.1.2.1 Number of Design Sprinklers is
amended to read:
2- 5.1.7.3 Sprinklers shall be positioned so that the response time and
discharge are not unduly affected by obstructions such as ceiling slope,
beams, or light fixtures. In rooms or areas with multiple beams or
construction features creating conditions where sprinklers are obstructed,
or the sprinkler head placement exceeds the maximum allowable deflector
distance specified in the products listing, plans shall bear the wet -stamp of
a registered professional engineer certifying equal or greater protection
that prescribed in the 1999 Edition of NFPA 13 R.
NFPA 13R- Section 2 -6 Location of Sprinklers Exception 4 is amended to
read as follows:
Exception 4: Sprinklers may be omitted from penthouse equipment
rooms, crawl spaces, floor ceiling spaces, elevator shafts, and other
concealed spaces that are not intended for living purposes or
storage. Sprinklers may also be omitted from attics which are tot
located over dwelling units. When attics are separated by unit,
each unit's attic space may be protected per the NBFD amended
NFPA 13D section on head locations in attics of single family
homes. All other attics shall be protected per 1999 edition of NFPA
13.
Section 9102.10 NFPA 14, 1999 Edition, Installation of Standpipe, Private
hydrant and Hose Systems is hereby added as follows:
Section 2 -8.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
The fire department connection shall have a minimum of two 21/2' (63 m),
internal threaded (NHS) inlets. Additional inlets shall be provided on a 250
GPM (946L) per inlet ratio to meet the system demand. The inlets shall be
provided with approved caps to protect the system from entry of debris.
Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red.
Section 5 -3.1 Location of Hose Connections, General, is hereby deleted
and substituted with the following:
Class I Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be
located not less than 18 inches (457.2 nun) or more than 24 inches
(609.6mm) above the finished floor.
Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be
located not less than 3 feet (914.4 mm) or more than 5 feet (1524 mm)
above the finished floor.
Class III Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be
located not less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) or more than 24 inches
(609.6mm) above the finished floor.
Section 9102.11 NFPA 20, 1999 Edition, Installation of Stationary Pumps
for Fire Protection is hereby added as follows:
NFPA 20 2- 14.1.2 Water usage or discharge may not be permitted for the
duration of the test specified in Chapter 11. All new fire pump
installations shall be designed to test the pump and suction supply and
determine that the system is operating in accordance with the design. The
flow shall continue until flow has stabilized. (See 11- 2.6.3) The fire
pump(s) shall be designed to allow for testing of the fire pump(s) by both
a listed and approved exterior discharge test - header device(s) and a listed
and approved metering device that re- circulates the test water to the
suction line or returns the test water to the water source in accordance
with Appendix A -2- 14.1.2 and A -2- 14.2.1.
Section 9102.12 NFPA 24, 1999 Edition, Installation of Private Fire Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby added as follows:
Section 2 -6.6 is hereby deleted in it's entirety and replaced with the
following:
The fire department connection shall contain a minimum of two 21 /2" inlets.
The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet (45.72 m) from
a public hydrant. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be
approved by the Fire Chief. All fire department connections shall be listed
assemblies. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety
red.
Exceptions: 1. When the sprinkler density design is 500 gpm
(including the interior hose stream demand) or greater, or a
standpipe system is included, four 2 1 /2" inlets shall be provided. 2.
The fire department connection may be located within 150 feet (45.72
m) of a private hydrant providing the fire department connection
pipe is connected to the fire sprinkler system by a stand -alone pipe
that connects down - stream of the sprinkler system check valve.
Section 2.6.9 is amended by modifying the first sentence by the following
language: Fire department connections shall be on the street side of
building, located a minimum 30 feet (9.14 m) from beginning of radius for
driveway approach, and arranged so they are located immediately adjacent
to the approved fire department access road so that hose lines can be readily
and conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from nearby
objects including buildings, fence, posts, or other fire department
connections.
Section 7 -2 Coating and Lining of Pipe is hereby amended by deleting it in
its entirety and replace with the following:
All ferrous metal pipe shall be lined, and steel pipe shall be coated and
wrapped, with joints coated and wrapped after assembly. All ferrous pipe
and fittings shall be protected with a loose 8 -mill polyethylene tube.
The ends of the tube shall be sealed with 2 inch (50.8 mm) wide tape
approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the
requirements of this section.
Section 8 -5 is hereby amended by adding new Section 8 -5.3 with the
following language:
8 -5.3 All bolts used in pipe -joint assembly shall be stainless steel.
Section 8 -7.1 is hereby amended with the following language:
Backfill shall be well tamped in layers and wetted under and around pipes
to prevent settlement or laterial movement. Backf ill shall consist of clean
fill sand to a minimum 12 inches below and to a minimum of 12
inches above the pipe.
9.04.380 Clearance of Brush or Vegetative Growth from Structures - Amendment
to Appendix II -A. Appendix II -A, Section 16 is deleted and amended to read as
follows:
SECTION 16 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATIVE GROWTH
FROM STRUCTURES
16.1 General. Each person who has any ownership or possessory interest
in, or control of, a parcel of land shall comply with the standards herein to
maintain a defensible space to protect structures adjacent to a wildland
fire hazard area.
Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining buildings
or structures requiring defensible spaces are responsible for modifying or
removing non -fire resistive vegetation.
16.2 Definition. Defensible space is an area either natural or man -made,
where plant materials and natural fuels have been treated, cleared, or
modified to slow the rate and intensity of an advancing wildfire, and to
create an area for firefighters to suppress the fire and save the structure.
16.3 Fuel Modification Distance. All habitable structures including any
attachments to that structure located within 100 feet (30.48 m) of a
wildland fire hazard area shall comply with the fuel modification
restrictions outlined in this document. This requirement applies only to
those sides of the structure, which face the wildland fire hazard area.
16.4 MAINTENANCE OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE
16.4.1 Trees. All trees located within 100 feet (30.48 m) of any portion of a
structure shall comply with the following guidelines:
A. Existing trees are not required to have a separation of tree canopies
but must be maintained free of all dead or dying foliage.
B. The selection of any new trees shall be made from the fire resistive
plant list, and the trees shall be planted such that mature canopies
will have a minimum separation of ten feet (3.048 m). For the
purposes of this document branch tip to branch tip is synonymous
with the term canopy to canopy.
C. Trees shall be maintained free of dead wood and foliage, and all
dead trees must be removed.
D. Where shrubs are located within the dripline of a tree, the lowest
tree branch shall be at least three times as high as the shrub. This
process will remove the potential for fires to spread from lower
shrubs and bushes to higher trees and structures.
E. Trees extending to within five feet of any structure shall be pruned
to maintain a minimum clearance of five feet.
16.4.2 Shrubs and Bushes. All shrubs and bushes located within 100 feet
(30.48 m) of any portion of a building shall comply with the following
guidelines:
A. All dead and dying growth shall be removed from shrubs and
bushes.
B. All shrubs and bushes not on the fire resistive plant list shall be
maintained no closer than ten feet apart branch tip to branch tip.
C. One to three shrubs and bushes together in a small group can be
considered a single bush if properly maintained.
D. All shrubs that are listed on the fire resistive plant list need not be
separated if properly maintained.
E. For the purpose of firefighter entrance and egress provide three
feet of access along both sides of the structure.
16.4.3 Ground Cover. All groundcover located within 100 feet (30.48 m)
of any portion of a building shall comply with the following guidelines:
A. Ground cover that is properly planted, irrigated, and maintained is
permitted within the defensible space.
B. Non - planted areas may be covered with a minimum of five inches
(127 mm) of chipped biomass or its equivalent.
C. All ground cover that is either dead and /or dying shall be
removed.
16.4 Firewood. Firewood and combustible material for consumption on
the premises shall not be stored in unenclosed spaces beneath buildings or
structures, or on decks or under eaves, canopies of other projections or
overhangs. Storage of firewood and combustible material in the
defensible space must be located a minimum of 15 feet (4.57 m) from
structures and separated from the driplines of trees by a minimum of 15
feet (4.57 m).
16.5 Roofs. All roofs of structures in designated wildland fire hazard areas
shall comply with the following guidelines:
A. Remove leaves, needles, twigs, and other combustible matter from
roofs and rain gutters.
B. Portions of trees, which extend within ten feet of the outlet of a
chimney, shall be removed.
C. All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid
fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester. The spark
arrester screen shall be made from a material that is both heat and
corrosion resistant, and the openings shall not permit the passage
of spheres having a diameter larger than one -half inch (13 mm).
Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to preclude the Fire
Marshal from requiring more than the minimum specific requirements set
forth above when the Fire Marshal determines that conditions exist which
necessitate greater fire protection measures.
16.6 Notification and Abatement Procedures
16.6.1 Notice. Uncontrolled or high weeds, brush, plant material, or other
items prohibited under this code increase the danger of fire and thus
constitutes a fire hazard. If such condition exists, the Fire Marshal shall
give notice to the owner of record to abate the hazard within 30 days.
The notice shall state that the owner is required to abate the fire hazard
and that if the hazard is not abated the City may take further action which
can include, (1) the City, or its contractor, may enter upon the parcel of
land and remove or otherwise eliminate or abate the hazard, (2) that upon
completion of such work the cost thereof, including administrative costs,
can be billed to the property owner or can become a special assessment
against that parcel, and (3) that upon City Council confirmation of the
assessment and recordation of that order, a lien may be attached to the
parcel to be collected on the next regular property tax bill levied against
the parcel.
16.6.2 Commencement of Abatement Proceedings. Whenever the Fire
Marshal or a designee determines that a fire hazard exists, and the owner
of a property fails to properly abate hazard in locations adjacent to grass
or brush covered land which are located in hazardous fire areas, the Fire
Marshal is ordered to take appropriate correction actions based upon
those findings.
16.6.3 Service Of Notice. The Fire Marshal shall notify the owner of
affected properties as shown on the latest equalized tax assessment roll by
mail, of intention to abate the fire hazard. Notices shall be mailed by
certified mail to the address of the property owner not less than 15 days
prior to the date of the proposed abatement and shall be done by mailing
the same to the owner's address as indicated.
Failure of any owner, or any party concerned to receive a notice shall not
affect the validity of any proceeding taken, if the procedure for service of
notice has been followed.
16.6.4 Appeal. The property owner may appeal the decision of the Fire
Marshal requiring the maintenance of an effective firebreak by sending a
written appeal to the Fire Chief within ten (10) days of the notice.
16.6.5 Abatement Hearing Procedure. All hearings under this chapter
shall be held before the Fire Chief, who shall hear all facts and testimony
he deems pertinent. The facts and testimony may include testimony on
the condition of the property and circumstances related to the fire hazard.
The owner of the land may appear in person or present a sworn written
statement in time for consideration at the hearing. The Fire Chief may
impose such conditions and take such other action, as it deems
appropriate to carry out the purpose of the provisions of this chapter. The
decision of the Fire Chief shall be final and shall be served on the property
owner within 48 hours.
16.6.6 Private Property Abatement. If any order of the Fire Chief or the
Fire Marshal made pursuant to this ordinance is not complied with within
the period designated, the City may then cause such work to be done to
the extent necessary to eliminate the fire hazard and other substandard
fire conditions that are determined to exist.
16.6.7 Emergency Private Property Abatement. When in the opinion of
the Fire Marshal or his designee, a substandard structure or substandard
property is an immediate hazard to life and property, and the Fire
Marshal or his designee makes written findings to the effect that
abatement of such a fire hazard requires immediate action, the Fire
Marshal may then cause such work to be done to the extent necessary to
eliminate the hazard. At least 24 hours prior the abatement, the Fire
Marshal, or his designee shall attempt to contact the property owner to
inform the owner of the work to be done and request their assistance or
immediate voluntary removal of the hazard. At the time or shortly
thereafter the work is performed, the Fire Marshal or his designee shall
post a notice and mail to the property owner the nature of the work
performed. Any individual aggrieved by the action of the City under this
section, may appeal the determination of the action to the Fire Chief as set
forth in this section except that the appeal shall be filed within ten (10)
days from the date of mailing the notice of work performed.
16.6.8 Abatement Costs. The costs involved in the correction of the
substandard conditions shall become a special assessment against the
property. In addition to the above costs, an administrative processing fee
established by resolution of the Council of the City of Newport Beach,
shall be assessed against each parcel for Newport Beach Fire Department
and other city incurred costs associated with abatement. An additional
inspection fee shall be established by resolution of the Council of the City
of Newport Beach for charges related to inspection services for vegetation
hazard identification. The schedule for such fees shall be maintained on
file in the City Clerk's office.
The Fire Chief or his designee shall notify, in writing, all parties concerned
of the amount of such assessment resulting from such work. If the total
assessment determined as provided for in this section is not paid within
30 days after mailing of such notice, the property owner shall be billed. If
unpaid, such charges shall be placed as a special assessment on the tax bill
for the property pursuant to Section 38773.5 of the Government Code.
16.6.9 Other Abatement Procedures. The provisions of this ordinance
shall not in any manner limit or restrict the City from enforcing City
ordinances or abating public nuisances in any other manner provided by
law.
9.04.390 Spark Arrestors Required in Wildland Fire Areas - Amendment to
Appendix II -A of the 2001 California Fire Code. Appendix II -A is amended by adding
Section 25 -Use of Equipment to read as follows:
SECTION 25 USE OF EQUIPMENT
25.1 Equipment prohibited without a spark arrestor. Except as
otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to
be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal
combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is
equipped with a spark arrestor as defined in Section 25.3 maintained in
effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and
maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 25.3.
25.2 Spark arrestor installation. Spark arrestors affixed to the exhaust
system of engines or vehicles subject to this section shall not be placed or
mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust
system to ignite any flammable material.
25.3 Spark arrestor design. A spark arrestor is a device constructed of
nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and
retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58
mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that
uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States
Forest Service.
25.4 Spark arrestor exemption for vehicles. Engines used to provide
motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles,
except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is
equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of
California.
Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases
pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the
atmosphere, and the turbocharger is an effective mechanical condition.
9.04.400 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction -Amendment to
Appendix II -A. Appendix 11 -A is amended by adding Section 27 to read as follows:
SECTION 27 FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION
27.1 General. All new buildings to be built or installed in special fire
protection area /very high fire hazard severity zone, or areas containing
combustible vegetation shall comply with this section.
27.2 Plans. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and
approved by the Fire Chief concurrent with the submittal for approval of
any tentative map.
Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire
Chief prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Newport
Beach Fire Department Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines for Wildland Fire
Hazard Areas.
27.3 Maintenance. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be
maintained in accordance with the approved plan.
27.4 Alterations. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions
change. Any alterations to the fuel modification shall be approved by the
Fire Chief.
9.04.410 Special Fire Protection Areas/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone -
Appendix II -A -2 is created as follows:
APPENDIX II -A -2 SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREAS/VERY HIGH
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE
Section 1 Scope. Structures in, or adjacent to, grass, brush, or forest covered
lands that have a greater risk to life and property from fires. This includes
risk of fire spreading into structures, fire exposures from adjacent
structures, and structure fires spreading to wildland fuels. All structures
located within and adjoining special fire protection areas shall be in
accordance with Appendix II -A -2.
Section 2 Definitions. For the purpose of this section certain terms are
defined as follows:
ADJOINING STRUCTURE is a structure immediately adjacent to
and in the first row of buildings bordering a special fire protection
area.
ENCLOSED STRUCTURE is a structure with a roof and two or
more sides.
EXPOSED SIDE, for the purpose of applying requirements to
structures in Special Fire Protection Areas, is the exposed side of a
structure shall be defined as the exterior wall of a structure for
which a 100 foot (30.48 m) perpendicular line drawn from any
portion of that wall intersects the fuel modification zone or any
forest - covered, brush - covered, grass- covered area or other land
covered with combustible vegetation.
SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREA is any geographic area
designated by the Fire Chief; in accordance with recognized state-
wide evaluation criteria, where structures and other human
development meet or intermingle with wildland or vegetative fuels
and /or which contains the type and condition of vegetation,
topography, weather, structure density and other relevant factors
which potentially increases the possibility of wildland
conflagration fires resulting from airborne and /or groundborne
fire spread. Such areas include but are not limited to Very High
Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
UNENCLOSED STRUCTURE includes structures with a roof and
no more than one side and structures having no roof or other
covering. Unenclosed structures include patio covers, decks, and
balconies.
VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE is any geographic
area designated per Government Code Section 51178 which
contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, weather
and structure density which potentially increases the possibility of
wildland conflagration fires.
Section 3 Authority. The Fire Chief shall have the responsibility to
designate all Special Fire Protection Areas.
Section 4 Fuel Modification Plans
4.1. General. Fuel Modification plans shall be prepared in accordance
with this section.
4.2. Fuel Modification Plan. Preliminary fuel modification plans for all
improvements in areas containing combustible vegetation shall be
submitted to the Fire Chief concurrent with the submittal for approval of
any tentative map. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and
approved by the Fire Chief prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The
plans shall be the criteria set forth in the Newport Beach Fire Department
Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines for Wildland Fire Hazard Areas
EXCEPTION: The Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Building
Official, may waive the vicinity plan submittal requirements of this
section.
4.3. Issuance of Grading or Building Permits. No grading permit or, if
no grading permit is to be issued, no building permit for new construction,
shall be issued prior to the submittal to and approval by the Fire
Department of vicinity and fuel modification plans as required by this
Section.
Section 5 Street Widths. The minimum width of private and public streets
shall not be less than 28 feet (8.53 m). Private streets and driveways serving
no more than three dwellings and not exceeding 150 feet (45.72 m) in length
shall not be less than 24 feet (7.32 m) in width.
Section 6 Building Construction Features
6.1. General. In addition to other relevant provision of the Building
Code, all structures located within Special Fire Protection Areas shall also
be in accordance with Section 6.
6.2. Proximity to Property Lines. Structure on adjacent properties shall
be five feet (1524 mm) from property lines or shall be separated by a
minimum of ten feet (3048 mm).
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Projects with site plans or tract maps approved
by the City prior to the effective date of this ordinance are exempt
from requirements of this Section. 2. Exterior walls with no
openings are exempt from requirements of this Section provided
exterior portion of exterior walls shall be of non - combustible or
one -hour fire resistive construction.
6.3. Exterior Walls. The exposed side of exterior walls, including
enclosed accessory structures, shall be of non - combustible materials or one
hour fire resistive construction for the exterior portion. No openings shall
be permitted in such walls.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. 1 3/8 -inch (34 mm) solid core doors, metal
doors, and multi - glazed windows and doors are permitted. 2. The
walking surface of balconies and decks may be constructed on non-
rated materials.
6.4. Attic and Foundation Ventilation Openings. Attic or foundation
ventilation openings in vertical walls and attic roof vents shall not exceed
144 square inches (09 m2) per opening and shall be covered with metal
louvers and one - fourths inch (6.25 mm) mesh corrosion - resistant metal
screen. Ventilation openings and access doors shall not be permitted on the
exposed side of the structure.
6.5. Cornices, Eaves Overhangs, Soffits, and Exterior Balconies.
Cornices, eaves overhangs, soffits, exterior balconies and similar
architectural appendages and projections on the exposed side of the
structure shall be of noncombustible construction or enclosed in one -hour
fire resistive material or heavy timber construction conforming to Section
605.6 of the Building Code. Space between rafters at the roof overhangs
shall be protected by non - combustible materials or with double 2 inch (51
mm) nominal solid blocking under the exterior wall covering. No
ventilation openings or other openings shall be permitted in eave
overhangs, soffits, between rafters at eaves or in other overhanging areas
on the exposed side of the structure.
6.6. Roof Coverings. Roof coverings on structures in Special Fire
Protection Areas shall be as follows:
6.6.1. New and Reconstruction. Roof covering for new construction and
reconstruction shall, as a minimum, be a Class A roof assembly.
6.6.2. Repairs and Additions. Repairs and additions of ten percent or
more of an existing roof area shall be with a Class A roof covering.
6.6.3. SkyIights. Skylights shall have a noncombustible frame glazed
with dual glazing of heat strengthened or fully tempered glass or shall be
a three - fourths hour fire resistive assembly.
6.7. Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems. All new construction and
reconstructed structures located in Special Fire Protection
Areas /Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall be equipped
with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
EXCEPTION: Unattached accessory structures such as patio
covers, storage sheds, bridges, decks, carports, greenhouses or
similar structures are exempt from requirements of this section.
6.8. Unenclosed Attached Accessory Structures. Unenclosed accessory
structures on the exposed side, with openings between the living area and
the accessory structure, shall be of noncombustible, one -hour fire resistive
or heavy timber construction.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where openings in the wall between the living
area and the accessory structure are protected by a fire assembly
having a 45- minute fire protection rating. 2. In lieu of fire
protection as outlined in this section, accessory structures may be
protected by an approved residential automatic fire sprinkler
system.
Section 7 Exclusions from Special Fire Protection Areas
7.1. A property which is designated as being within a Special Fire
Protection Area may later be excluded from within the Special Fire
Protection Area, upon written request and a finding that inclusion of the
property within a Special Fire Protection Area and the application of the
requirements of this Appendix to the property are no longer necessary for
effective fire protection within the area to be excluded.
The procedures for excluding a property from within a Special Fire
Protection Area /Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and the
requirements of this Appendix are set forth in Section 8 and 9 below.
7.2. Upon determination that the property shall be excluded from the
Special Fire Protection Area, the property shall be relieved of further
compliance with this Appendix.
Section 8- Conditional Exclusions
The Fire Chief finds that, under the following circumstances, an area
previously designated, as being within a Special Fire Protection
Area /Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall:
8.1 No longer be included within a Special Fire Protection Area /Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone because the requirements of this
Appendix are no longer necessary for effective fire protection within the
area to be excluded;
8.2 Be excluded from the requirements of this Appendix because, as a
result of its location and /or through required compliance with the
provisions of any applicable Fuel Modification Zone Guidelines in effect
for the area as required by Section 11, the area will no longer be in, upon,
or adjoining a Special Fire Protection Area /Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone; and
8.3 Be removed from the Special Fire Protection Area /Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone Map.
The conditions for such an exclusion (the "Exclusion Conditions ") shall be
as follows:
8.3.1 A final subdivision or parcel map (a "Map ") for the Property to be
excluded has been recorded in the official records of the County Recorder
and that Map:
a. Clearly identifies the Property to be excluded; and
b. Was approved subject to conditions of approval which include
those conditions described in Section 11;
8.3.2 Compliance with Section 11 Item 1 has been certified by the Fire
Chief as evidenced by its execution of a document in substantially the
form of Section 11; and
8.3.3 Application for revision of the Special Fire Protection Area /Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone map has been made to the Fire Chief,
accompanied by all required fees.
Section 9- Petitions for Exclusions
A property within a Special Fire Protection Area /Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone may be excluded from the Special Fire Protection
Area /Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone under circumstances other
than those set forth in Section 11 provided that:
9.1 The legal or equitable owner of the property petitions the Fire Chief
to have that property excluded from the Special Fire Protection
Area /Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and the requirements of this
Appendix.
9.2 The Fire Chief makes a finding, supported by substantial evidence
in the record, that the requirements of this Appendix are not necessary for
effective fire protection within the area to be excluded.
9.3 The Fire Chief makes a finding, supported by substantial evidence
in the record, that, as a result of its location and /or through required
compliance with the provisions of any applicable Fuel Modification Zone
Guidelines in effect for the area as required by Section 11, the area will no
longer be in, upon, or adjoining a Special Fire Protection Area/ Very High
Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
9.4 The Fire Chief may impose such conditions on the removal of
properties from the Special Fire Protection Area /Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones as may be required in order for the Fire Chief to make
these findings.
Section 10- Additions to Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones
The Fire Chief may add areas to a Special Fire Protection Area/ Very High
Fire Hazard Severity Zone, including areas previously removed pursuant
to Sections 8 and 9 above, if the Fire Chief finds, upon substantial
evidence in the record, that the requirements of this Appendix are
required for effective fire protection within the area to be designated a
Special Fire Protection Area /Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The
demonstrated failure of a property owner to substantially comply with
any of the conditions in Section 11 may constitute substantial evidence
that imposition of the requirements of this Appendix are required for
effective fire protection within the property to be re- designated as a
Special Fire Protection Area /Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone,
provided that the property meets all other state and local requirements for
inclusion within a Special Fire Protection Area /Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone.
Section 11- Required Conditions of Approval
11.1 There shall be created and maintained on and /or adjoining the
property a fuel modification zone (the "Fuel Modification Zone') which
meets all standard fuel modification requirements of the Fire Chief.
11.2 Compliance with any maintenance provisions of the applicable
fuel modification requirements shall be enforced pursuant to the
provisions of the Fuel Modification Plan.
11.3 Where the Fuel Modification Zone is to be maintained by a
homeowners' association conditions, covenants and restrictions must be
recorded against all property within the homeowners' association shall
require specifically budgeted funds sufficient to meet the ongoing
maintenance obligations of the applicable fuel modification requirements.
11.4 The Fuel Modification Zone shall be subject to an annual inspection
conducted by a representative of the City in order to assure that the Fuel
Modification Zone continues to be maintained in compliance with the
applicable fuel modification requirements. A reasonable fee, to be
established by the Fire Chief from time to time, may be charged to each
homeowners' association subject to the fuel modification requirements to
offset the costs of the annual inspection.
11.5 Any occupied structure on any lot which adjoins a Special Fire
Protection Area /Very High Fire hazard Severity Zone shall be
constructed in compliance with all requirements of the Uniform Building
Code and Uniform Fire Code which are applicable to dwellings or
occupied structures which are built on lots within Special Fire Protection
Area /Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones with the exception that
sprinklers shall not be required unless otherwise provided for by other
applicable provisions of the Uniform Building Code or the Uniform Fire
Code. For purposes of this Section 11, adjoining means the first row of
buildings bordering a Special Fire Protection Area /Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone.
11.6 Before the City issues Certificate or Occupancy (or its equivalent)
for any structure within or adjoining a special fire protection area shall
meet all of the requirements of Section 8 to the satisfaction of the Fire
Chief.
11.7 All construction within a tract which is to be removed from a
Special Fire Protection Area shall have Class A roof assemblies.
Section 12- Amendments to Special Fire Protection Area/Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone Map
12.1 The Fire Chief shall cause an official map of the Special Fire
Protection Area /Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to be prepared.
The map shall be reviewed and updated on a three -year basis or more
frequently as deemed necessary. When a property is excluded from a
Special Fire Protection Area /Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone or
added to a Special Fire Protection Area /Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone, the Fire Chief shall cause the Special Fire Protection Area /Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone map to be amended to reflect such
exclusion or addition.
9.04.420 Standpipes on Docks - Amendment to Appendix II -C. Appendix II -C
Section 6.1 and 6.2.1 of the Fire Code is deleted and amended to read as follows:
Appendix II -C 6.1 General. Piers, wharves, floats with facilities for
mooring or servicing vessels, and marine motor vehicle fuel- dispensing
stations shall be equipped with fire - protection equipment in accordance
with Section 6.
Appendix II -C 6.2.1 Standpipes on Docks. Any portions of a float more
than 150 feet (45.72 m) from fire apparatus access and a marine service
station shall be provided with an approved Class II wet standpipe system
installed in conformity with applicable standards in Uniform Building
Code Standard No. 9 -2 and Fire Code Section 1004.
9.04.430 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements - Amendment to
Appendix II -E. Appendix II -E is deleted and amended to read as follows:
Appendix II -E Chemical Classification Packet. Hazardous materials
inventories shall be submitted for approval in accordance with Newport
Beach Fire Department Chemical Classification Packet.
9.04.440 Use of Aboveground Tanks for Fuel Dispensing - Amendment to
Appendix II -F. Appendix Il -F is deleted and amended to read as follows:
Appendix II -F Protected Aboveground Tanks for Motor Vehicle Fuel
Dispensing Stations Outside Buildings. Storage and dispensing of motor
fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles from protected aboveground
tanks located outside buildings shall be in accordance with Newport Beach
Fire Department Guidelines for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Motor
Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Stations Outside Buildings.
9.04.450 Fire Flow Requirements - Amendment to Appendix III -A. Appendix IIl -A
is amended by deleting the exception in 5.2 and adding the exception to read as follows:
EXCEPTION: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent,
as approved by the Fire Chief, may be allowed when the building is
provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. The
resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute
(5677.5 L/ min.).
9.04.460 Nationally Recognized Standards of Good Practice - Amendment to
Appendix V -A. Section 2 of Appendix V -A shall be amended by adding the following
Section 2.1 as follows:
Section 2.1 Adoption of NFPA Standards. The latest editions of NFPA
National Fire Codes and amendments thereto, are adopted as a recognized
standard for the technical application of this code.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and
Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical
Operations, and Special Operation to the Public by Career Fire
Department, 2001 Edition. 2. NFPA 1720, Standard for the
Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations,
Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public
by Volunteer Fire Departments, 2001 Editions.
SECTION 2. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of
this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision
shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this
ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this
ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be
declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be published once in the official
newspaper of the City and shall be effective November 1, 2002.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Newport Beach held on the 10th day of September 2002, and was
adopted on the 24th day of September , 2002, by the following vote to wit:
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City Clerk
AYES, COUNCIL MEMBERS
Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromb
Adams, Proctor, Mayor Ridgeway
NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS
None
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS
Glover
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, LAVONNE M. HARKLESS, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing
ordinance, being Ordinance No. 2002 -19 was duly and regularly introduced before and adopted by
the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said Council, duly and regularly held on the
24th day of September 2002, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to
wit:
Ayes: Heffernan, O'Neil, Bromberg, Adams, Proctor, Mayor Ridgeway
Noes: None
Absent: Glover
Abstain: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the
official seal of said City this 25th day of September 2002.
City Clerk
City of Newport Beach, California
(Seal)
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, LAVONNE M. HARKLESS, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. 2002 -19 has been duly and regularly published according to law and the
order of the City Council of said City and that same was so published in The Daily Pilot, a daily
newspaper of general circulation on the following date, to wit: September 28, 2002. y
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this day of L`Ceti�f
2002.
City Clerk
City of Newport Beach, California