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ORDINANCE NO
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
TITLE 17, CHAPTER 17.04, OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS
17.04.010 THROUGH 17.04.130 INCLUSIVE, AND BY THE ADDITION OF SECTIONS 17.04.140
THROUGH 17.04.340 INCLUSIVE, TO ADOPT BY
REFERENCE THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
FIRE CODE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CHANGES,
ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: That Title 17, Chapter 17.04, of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code is amended by the amendment of Sections 17.04.010
through 17.04.130, inclusive, to read as follows:
"17.04.010 Adoption. The Uniform Fire Code, 1976 edition, copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials
and the Western Fire Chiefs Association is hereby adopted by
reference as the City of Carlsbad Fire Code except for the
following changes, additions, and amendments thereto which shall supersede the provisions of the code,
17.04,020 Section 1.403 amended -- Assembly. Section 1.403 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the amendment of the
definition of the word 'assembly' to read: 'ASSEMBLY occupancy
means the occupancy or use of a building or structure or any
portion thereof by a gathering of 50 or more persons for purposes
of deliberation, education, instruction, worship, entertainment,
amusement, awaiting transportation, drinking or dining or other
occupancy or use of a building or structure or portion thereof
used or intended to be used for the showing of motion pictures
when an admission fee is charged and such building or structure is open to the public and has a capacity of 10 or more persons.'
3.7,04,030 Section 1,406 amended -- Dip tank. Section 1.406 of the^ Uniform Fire Code is amended bv the amendment of the L definition of the word 'dip tank' to read: 'DIP TANK shall
mean a tank, vat or container of flammable or combustible liquid
in which articles or materials are immersed for the purpose of
coating, finishing, treating, grease removal, cleaning, or similar processes.'
17.04,040 Section 1.408 amended. -- Addition of the term - 'Fuel Break'. Section 1.408 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the addition of the following: 'FUEL BREAK shall mean a strip or block of land on which the vegetation has been modified so that fires burning into it will not propagate across it.'
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17.04.050 Section 10.106 amended -- Addition of Subsection (f) Stairwav Numberins System. Section 10.106 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the addition of Subsection (f) to read:
'(f) Stairway Numbering System. An approved sign shall be
located at each floor level landing in all enclosed stairways
of buildings four or more stories in height. The sign shall
indicate the floor level, the terminus of the top and bottom of
the stairway and the identification of the stairway. The sign
shall be located approximately 5 feet above the floor landing
in a position which is readily visible when the door is in the open or closed position. Signs shall be in accord with
Appendix I.'
17.04.060 Section 13.208, Subsections(a)and(b) amended--Acces: Roadways for Fire Apparatus. Section 13.208 of the Uniform Fire
Code is amended by the amendment of Subsections(a) and (b) to read: '(a) Every building hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to fire department apparatus by way of access roadways
with all weather driving surface of not less than 20 feet of
unobstructed width, with adequate roadway turning radius capable
of supporting the imposed loads of fire apparatus and having a
minimum of 13 feet 6 inches of vertical clearance. Adequate turn-
arounds shall be provided.
EXCEPTION: When there are not more than two Group R, Division
3 or M Occupancies. as defined in the Buildins Code, the require-
ment of the section may be modified when, in the oDinion of the
Chief, fire-fiahtins or rescue operations would not be impaired.'
(b) The recruired width of access roadways shall not be obstructed in any manner. includins parkins of vehicles. Sisns Prohibiting obstructions and containing the telephone number of the local traffic law enforcement aqencv may be required bv the Chief.
In addition to other available means of enforcinq this code, obstructions to required access roadwavs shall be subject to
removal by the Chief or the nerson in control of the ProDertv.
See California Motor Vehicle Code for further information resard'- ins removal of vehicles from private Property).'
17.04.070 Section 13.301, Subsection(b) amended -- Instal- lation. Section 13.301 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the amendment of Subsection (b) to read: '(b) In occupancies
of an especially hazardous nature, or where special hazards exist in addition to the normal hazard of the occupancy, or where access for fire apparatus is unduly difficult, additional safeguards may be required consisting of additional fire appliance units, more than one type of appliance, or special systems suit- able for the protection of the hazard involved. Such devices
or appliances may consist of automatic fire alarm systems,
automatic supervised sprinkler or water spray systems, standpipe
and hose, fixed or portable fire extinguishers, suitable asbestos
blankets, breathing apparatus, manual or automatic covers, or carbon dioxide, foam or other special fire-extinguishing systems. Where such systems are installed, they shall be in accordance
with the applicable standards of the National Fire Protection Association, '
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17.04.080 Section 13.315 amended -- Fire-extinguishing
equipment for protection of hood and duct ventilation systems
and related cooking appliances. Section 13.315 of the Uniform
Fire Code is amended to read:
from which grease-laden vapors emanate in normal cooking applica-
tion and where the Chief determines that such grease-laden vapors
constitute a fire hazard, shall be protected by an approved
automatic extinguishing system.
EXCEPTION: That portion of the fire-extinguishing system
required for the protection of the duct may be omitted when
approved grease extractors are installed. The design and installation of such fire-extinguishing system shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20, Uniform
Mechanical Code, or NFPA 96-1973. Extinguishing systems shall be serviced at least every six months or after any activation of the system. Hoods, ducts, filters, and fan housings shall be cleaned at sufficient intervals to prevent the accumulation of grease therein.'
'Commercial type cooking equipment,
17.04.090 Section 14.101, Subsection (2), amended -- Scope.
Section 14.101 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the
amendment of Subsection (2) to read: '(2) Dip tank-operations in which articles or materials are passed through contents of tanks, vats or containers of flammable or combustible liquids,
including coating, finishing, parts cleaning, treatment and simila
processes; and'
17.04.100 Section 14.102 amended -- Permit Required. Section
14.102 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: 'A Dermit A shall be obtained for spraying or dipping operations utilizing
flammable liquids or combustible powders included within the
scope of this Article and by Section 14.101.'
17.04.110 Section 14.203 amended -- Addition of Subsection
(j) Spray booths. Section 14.203 of the Uniform Fire Code is
amended by the addition of subsection (j) to read: '(j) Each
enclosed spray booth over 200 square feet shall be provided
with two approved means of egress.
entrance doors if these doors are easily opened. Any latching
or locking device shall be of an approved type.'
One of these may be the larger
17.04.120 Section 14.205, Subsections (a) and (e) amended --
38s of'ignition. Section 14.205 of
3rm Fire Code is amended by the amendment of Subsections
(a) and (e) to read: '(a) There shall be no open flame or spark producing equipment in any spraying area as defined in Section 14.201 nor within 20 feet thereof, unless separated by
an approved partition, except as permitted in Section 14.210, Drying Apparatus, and Sections 14.401 and 14.402, Electrostatic
Apparatus.
of but within 20 feet of any spraying area and not separated there
from by approved partitions, shall not produce sparks under normal operating conditions. Such area shall be considered a Class I,
Division 2 hazardous location in accordance with the Electrical
Code
(e) Electrical wiring, motors and other equipment outside
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EXCEPTION: Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment
in the immediate vicinity of the front of open face spray booths shall comply with NFPA Pamphlet No. 33, Spray Application,
1973, Section 4-7.2.'
17.04.130 Section 14.206, Subsection(b) amended -- Ventila- tion of spray booths and spray finishing areas. Section 14.206 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the amendment of Subsection (b) to read: '(b) Mechanical ventilation shall be
kept in operation at all times while spraying operations are
being conducted and for a sufficient time thereafter to allow
vapors from drying coated articles and dry finishing material
residue to be exhausted. The electrical equipment shall be so
interlocked with the ventilation of spraying area that the
equipment cannot be operated unless the ventilation fans are in operation. ' I'
SECTION 2: That Title 17, Chapter 17.04 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code is amended by the addition of Sections 17.04.140
through 17.04.340 to read as follows:
"14.04.140 Section 14.302, Subsection(a) amended -- Ventila- "tion of vaDor areas. Section 14.302 of the Uniform Fire Code - ~- - L is amended by the amendment of Subsection (a) to read: '(a) All
vapor areas shall be provided with mechanical or natural ventila-
tion adequate to prevent the dangerous accumulation of vapors.'
17.04.150 Section 14.305 amended -- Electrical and other sources of ianition. Section 14.305 of the Uniform Fire~'Code is
amended by t<e addition of paragraph entitled 'Exception',
following Subsection(d) to read: 'EXCEPTION: Subsections (b),
(c) and (d) do not apply to a parts wash cleaning tank having
both a capacity of less than 10 gallons and a liquid surface area
of less than 4 square feet, and using a Class I1 or higher
flammable liquid.'
17.04.160 Section 14.308 amended -- Dip tank covers.
Section 14.308 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read:
'(a) the specifications of this section unless it is provided with an
approved automatic fire extinguishing equipment as specified in
Section 14.307(b).
(b) Covers arranged to close automatically in the event
of fire shall be actuated by approved automatic devices and shall
also be arranged for manual operation.
or of tin-clad type with enclosing metal applied with locked
joints.
(d) Chains or wire rope shall be used for cover support or
operating mechanism where the burning of a cord would interfere
with the action of a device.
Dip tanks shall be provided with a cover complying with
(c) Covers shall be of substantial noncombustible material
(e) Covers shall- be kept closed when tanks are not in use. '
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17.04.190 Section 19.104, Subsection (a) amended -- Oxidizing materials. Section 19.104 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the amendment of Subsection (a) to read: '(a) Oxidizing materials shall be stored in cool, ventilated, dry locations and separated from stored organic materials. Bulk oxidizing material! shall not be stored on or against wooden surfaces.'
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17.04.170 Section 17.109 amended -- Venting and cleanup.
Section 14.308 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read:
'(a) and properly ventilate the premises and contents, and properly dispose of all fumigant containers, residues, debris, and other materials used for fumigation.
appliance vents shall be cleared of all obstructions.'
At the end of the exposure period, fumigators shall safely
(b) At the end of the exposure period, all gas-fired
17.04.180 Section 19.103, Subsection(a) amended - General
requirements. Section 19.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended
by the amendment of Subsection (a) to read: '(a) the manufacture
storage, handling and use of hazardous chemicals shall be safe-
guarded with such protective facilities and equipment as required by the Chief for public safety.'
17.04.200 Section 19.106, Subsection (b) amended -- Poten- tially explosive chemicals. Section 19.106 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the amendment of Subsection (b) to read:
'(b) Organic Peroxides. A detached well isolated, ventilated and unheated storage building constructed with walls having a
fire-resistance rating of not less than two hours, a noncombustib: floor and a lightweight insulated roof shall be provided for the
storage of 50 pounds or more of organic peroxides. If not ade-
quately protected by a fast-acting deluge type automatic sprinkle] system, the storage building shall be located the following
minimum distances from flammable or combustible liquid storage,
combustible materials in the open and from any other building or highway.
WEIGHT OF ORGANIC PEROXIDE
(Pounds )
50 to 100
100 to 500
500 to 1000
1000 to 3000
3000 to 5000
DISTANCE (feet)
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The organic peroxides shall be stored in the original shipping
containers (I.C.C. containers). Care shall be taken to avoid
rough handling or contamination of these chemicals. Organic
peroxides shall be stored away from all sources of heat, includinc
the direct rays of the sun; they shall also be the only materials
in the building and different peroxides shall be separated from
each other to minimize the use of the wrong peroxide. Different types of liquid peroxides shall not be stored in the same storage building, Containers of organic peroxides shall not be opened
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in the storage area. A special room or outside area shall be
designated for this purpose. Readily legible warning signs ant
placards shall be prominently placed in the storage and process-
ing areas.'
17.04.210 Section 21.104 amended -- First aid fire-extinguisl ing equipment in open yards and buildings. Section 21.104 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: '(a) Fire apparatus acces:
roadways shall be provided to within 150 feet of all-portions of
the yard in accordance with Section 13.208.
EXCEPTION: The all weather driving surface may be modified
when approved by the Chief.
(b) Approved water supply and fire hydrants, capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided to within 150 feetof all portions of the yard in accordance with Section 13.301 EXCEPTION: Fire protection of existing lumber yards may continue their use when approved by the Chief.
(c) First aid fire-extinguishing appliances shall be providec at each building in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 10.
17.04.220 Section 25.101 amended -- Scope. Section 25.101 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: 'This Article
shall apply to the location, construction and operation of
industrial baking and drying ovens which are heated with oil or gas fuels or which during operation contain flammable vapors from
the products requirements for the operation of these ovens within
certain limitations of control depending on oven design, paint formulation, and ventilation requirements, the disregard of which
may cause them to function in an unsafe manner; thereby becoming
liable to destruction by fire or explosion. In addition to the
requirements of this Article, all industrial baking and drying
ovens shall comply with the applicable provisions of NFPA
Pamphlets No. 86A - Ovens and Furnaces, No. 86-B - Industrial Furnaces, and No. 86-C - Industrial Furnaces, Special Processing.
17.04.230 Section 26.114 amended -- Standby €iremena Section 26.114 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to raad:
'(a) Whenever, in the opinion of the Chief, it is essential for
public safety in any place of public assembly or any other place
where people congregate, due to the number of persons, or the
nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest or
activity; the owner, agent or lessee shall employ one or more
experienced firemen, as required and approved by the Chief to be
on duty at such place. Said firemen shall be subject to the
Chief's orders at all times when so employed and shall remain on duty during the times such places are open to the public, or when such activity is being conducted. Before each performance or the start of such activity, said firemen shall inspect the
occupancy for compliance with this Code, and shall keep diligent
watch for fires during the time such place is open to the public
or such activity is being conducted and take prompt measures for extinguishment of fires that may occur. Firemen shall not be required or permitted, while on duty, to perform any other duties than those herein specified. (b) The cost of the services of standby firemen assigned
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pursuant to this section will be charged by the City to and shall
be paid by the owner, agent or lessee requiring the services.
The cost of such services will be computed by the City Finance
Director using accepted cost accounting methods including but not limited to the cost of salary, fringe benefits and general
overhead. Time cards for the assigned personnel shall be sub-
mitted by the Chief to the Finance Director and shall be prima facie evidence of the expended manhours. In no event shall a
permittee be charged less than the cost of two manhours for each
standby fireman assigned.
17.04.240 Section 26.117 added -- Exhibits, fairs, trade shows, concerts, conventions or vehicle shows; permit required. Article 26, Division I, of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 26.117 to read: 'EXHIBITS., FAIRS, TRADE
SHOWS, CONCERTS, CONVENTIONS OR VEHICLE SHOWS. Sec. 26.117. (a) Permit required. No exhibit, fair, trade shows, concert, convention or vehicle show shall be held, installed, maintained, operated or used as such without a permit.
under this section may be issued, the applicant must deposit with the permit application a surety bond approved by the City Attorney
in favor of the City of Carlsbad or cash, in an amount sufficient
to guarantee reimbursement by the applicant to the City for the
cost of furnishing standby firemen whenever required under
Section 26.114 of this code and assigned pursuant thereto.
In computing the amount of the surety bond, or cash, to be so deposited, the Chief or his designated representative will estimate both the number of personnel required to be assigned as
standby firemen and the total manhours to be expended.
The amount of the required bond, or cash, will be equal to
the total manhours thus estimated, times the cost per manhour of the personnel to be assigned pmzsuant to Section 26,114 of this
Code.
the cost-per-manhour estimates based upon accepted cost accounting
methods including but not limited to salaries, fringe benefits
and general overhead.
(c) Waiver of security and charges. The requirement of
this section for the deposit of a surety bond or cash and the
reimbursement to the City shall not apply to governmental
agencies or nonprofit organizations whose nonprofit status is
listed and declared by the State of California.'
(b) Permit-Security required. Before a permit required
The City Finance Director shall provide the Chief with
17.04.250 Section 26.118 added -- Requirements for
exhibits, fairs, trade shows, or vehicle displays (in buildings). Article 26, Division I, of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
the addition of Section 26.118 to read: REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITS FAIRS, TRADE SHOWS, OR VEHICLE DISPLAYS (IN BUILDINGS).
Sec. 26.118, (a) Aisle widths of a minimum of 10 feet must be
maintained at all times. The line of travel to an exit door by
an aisle shall be not more than 150feet.
shall not be placed in lobbies, foyers or the required width of
an exitway.
(b) Exhibits, fairs, trade shows, or vehicle displays
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(c) The display in any public building, other than those constructed and classified by the Building Code for such use, of
automobiles, motorcycles, scooters, or other fuel operated vehicles shall meet the following requirements: 1, The battery shall be disconnected and the battery cable placed or tied in a position to prevent battery contact.
or other devices approved by the Fire Marshal. Fill caps that are inaccessible may be approved without a key or other locking devices by the Fire Marshal,
key-locking cap or other approved devices shall be emptied of all fuel before entering a building.
2. Fuel tanks shall be equipped with a key-locking cap
3. Fuel tanks on vehicles that cannot be equipped with
(d) All flammable decorative material shall be treated and
(e) Liquefied petroleum gas shall not be permitted on the
(f) The type and number of fire extinguishers shall be
maintained in a flame-retardant condition.
premises e
provided as requiredby the Chief.'
17.04.260 Section 27,201, Subsection(a) amended -- Accumu-
lation of flammable material. Section 27.201 of the Uniform Fire
Code is amended by the amendment of Subsection (a) to read:
'(a) Accumulations of paper, hay, grass, straw, weeds, litter
or combustible or flammable material, waste petroleum products,
or rubbish of any kind shall not be permitted to remain upon any
roof or in any court, yard, vacant lot or open space, All weeds,
grass, vines or other growth, when same endangers property, or is
liable to be fired, shall be cut down and removed by the owner
or occupant of the property. When the Chief determines that the
total removal of growth from a piece of property is impractical
due to size or to environmental factors approved fuel breaks may be established between the land and the endangered property. The
width of the fuel break shall be determined by height, type, and
amount of growth, wind conditions, and type of exposures threatenec
17.04.270 Section 27,204 amended -- Flammable decorative
materials. Section 27.204 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended
to read: '(a) General. Cotton batting, either natural, artifici or manufactured, straw, dry vines, leaves, trees, or other highly
flammable materials shall not be used for decorative purposes in
show windows or other parts of commercial, industrial or
institutional occupancies unless flameproofed; provided, however,
that nothing in this section shall be held to prohibit the display of salable goods permitted and offered for sale. Electric light bulbs in such occupancies shall not be decorated with paper or
other combustible materials unless such materials shall first have
been rendered flameproof. Cut trees, wreaths, straw.. hay or
similar combustible materials are not approved for marquee
decorations or display, even if such materials have been subjected to flameproofing or fire-resistive treatment. Metal foil, or
other noncombustible trees, wreaths or display decorations
installed on marquees may be used.
(b) Cut trees. No person shall flameproof or apply
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fire-resistive treatment to any cut tree required to be flame-
proofed by this section unless such person has been issued a permit . 1. The Chief may give an examination to determine that the applicant possesses the necessary qualifications required
to perform a satisfactory job of flameproofing or fire-
resistive treatment.
2. In the flameproofing or fire-resistive treatment of any
cut tree, only such chemicals or compounds and methods
of treatment as are approved by the Chief shall be used.
3. Following the flameproofing or fire-resistive treatment
of any cut tree, there shall be firmly affixed thereto, on the base of the tree, a tag or label, which shall contain the name of the person performing the treatment: firm or business name and address; name or description of chemical or compound used for treatment and date of application. Each tag or label shall be serially numbered and a record kept thereof.
4. At least once each day, each person, firm or corporation givingflameproofing or fire-resistive treatment shall
furnish to the Chief a complete written list of all such work performed since the submission of the last report,
giving the serial number of the tag or label attached
to the tree, and the name and address of the person,
firm or corporation for whom the work was performed, and
the date of treatment and location where the tree is to
be placed.'
17.04.280 Section 27.207 added -- Vehicles leaking gasoline.
Article 27, Division 11, of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
the addition of Section 27.207 to read: 'When any vehicle is
leaEing gasoline, and it is impracticable to stop such leaking, the Chief or his authorized representative may order the removal
of the vehicle, from a highway or from public or private property,
if in his opinion such vehicle creates a fire hazard as defined
in this code.'
17.04.290 Section 30.121 added -- Premises free of debris.
Article 30 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the addition of
Section 30.121 to read: 'PREMISES FREE OF DEBRIS, Sec. 30.121.
Where a tent is to be erected on property owned or leased by the
City, the permittee, at the termination of occupancy, shall clean and police the property of all papers, trash and other waste
matter, to the satisfaction of the City.
Adep-ositof $500.00, either in the form of cash, cashier's
check or certified check, shall be made to the City Finance Birkctc
to guarantee the required cleaning and policing of the premises.
If it becomes necessary for the City to perform any or all of such
work, the cost therefore shall be deducted from the deposit and
the balance, if any, returned to the permittee; otherwise the full
sum of said deposit shall be refunded. The foregoing deposit
may be waived by the City Council upon petition for such waiver
and good cause appearing therefore.'
17.04.300 Section 30.122 added -- Use periods. Article 30
of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section
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30.122 to read: 'USE PERIODS. Sec. 30.122. Tents and air
supported structures shall be used for a period of time not to
exceed 15 days. The Chief may extend the period of time for tent
or air support structures use not to exceed a total of 90 days,
provided all provisions of these sections have been and continue
to be complied with.'
17.04.310 Section 31.114 added -- Electric arc-welding
and cutting.
the addition of Section 31,114 to read: 'ELECTRIC ARC-WELDING AND
CUTTING. Sec. 31.114. (a) The frame or case of the welding
machine, except internal combustion engine driven machines, shall
be grounded. Ground connections shall be mechanically strong and electrically adequate for the required current.
machine shall have proper electrical contact at all joints and periodic inspection shall be made to ascertain that proper electrical contact is maintained.
unattended, all electrodes shall be removed from the holders;
the holders shall be carefully located so that accidental contact cannot occur,'
Article 31 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
(b) Welding current return circuits from the work to the
(c) When electric arc-welding or cutting equipment is
17.04.320 Appendix I added -- Stairway identification.
Appendix section of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the addition of Appendix 1 to read:
'APPENDIX I
STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION
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3.
4.
GENERAL
conform to the provisions of this appendix.
All signs required by Section 10.106 of this code shall
PURPOSE
The purpose of this appendix is to provide information to the occupants and fire department personnel to insure that
they do not become confused during emergencies, by requiring
that standardized signs be installed in stairways to inform
the user which stair landing he is on and the upper and lower
termination of the stairway.
SCOPE
buildings four or more stories in height.
The provisions of this section shall apply to new and existi:
SIGN
(a) The sign shall be a minimum 12 inches x 12 inches.
(b) The stairway location shall be placed at the top of
the sign in I-inch high block lettering with 1/4-inch stroke. (Stair #l or west stair.)
(c) The stairway's upper terminus shall be placed under
the stairway identification in 1-inch high block lettering
with l/4-inch stroke (roof access or no roof access).
(d) The floor level number shall be placed in the middle
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of the sign in 5-inch high lettering with 3/4-inch stroke. The
mezzanine levels shall have the letter "M" preceding the floor
number. Basement levels shall have the letter "B" preceding
the floor number.
(e) The lower and upper terminus of the stairway shall be placed at the bottom of the sign in 1-inch high block letter-
ing with 1/4-inch stroke.
(f) These signs shall be maintained in an approved manner.
EXAMPLE :
WEST STAIR
NO ROOF ACCESS
M1
1 inch x 1/4 inch B2 THRU 24
1 inch x 1/4 inc
j inches x 3/4 inch
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STAIR 3
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17.04.330 Bulk plants and above-ground bulk storage prohibited. (a) The limits referred to in Sec. 15.201 of the Uniform Fire Code within which the storage of flammable
outside above round tank s prohibited are established as all areas within the city limits of the City of Carlsbad. (b) The limits referred to in Sec. 15.601 of the Uniform Fire Code within which new bulk plants for flammable or combustibl
liquids are prohibited are hereby established as all areas within the city limits of the City of Carlsbad,
17.04.340 Violation--Penalties. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or of the code adopted by
this chapter or who fails to comply therewith, or who violates
or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds
in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans
submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit
issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who
fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the City Council or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, is severally for each and every such violation
and noncompliance respectively, guilty of a misdemeanor punish-
able as provided in Section 1.08.010. The imposition of one
penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit
it to continue: and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violation or defects within a reasonable time; and
when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained constitutes a separate offense. of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
The application
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty
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days after its adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published at least
once in the Carlsbad Journal within fifteen days after its
adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the 3rd day of May , 1977
and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City
Council held on the 17th day of Ma Y , 1977 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES : Councilmen Frazee, Lewis, Packard and
NOES : None Councilwoman Cas1 er
ABSENT : Councilman Skotni
ATTEST :
( SEAL)
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