HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-03-17; City Council; 2035; CMC 17.04/.08/.012 adopt by ref - Uniform Fire Code (1979 edition)ORDINANCE NO. 2035
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY =PEALING CHAPTERS 17.04, 17.08, 17.12 AND 17.16 AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.04 TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE.
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: That Title 17, Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.12
and 17.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code are repealed.
SECTION 2: That Title 17 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code
is amended by the addition of Chapter 17.04 to read as follows:
Chapter 17.04
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Sections:
17.04.010 17.04.015 17.04.020 17.04.030
17.04.040
17.04.050
17.04.060
17.04.070
17.04.080 17.04.090
17.04 .lo0
17.04.110
17.04.120
17.04.130
17.04.140
17.04.150
17.04.160
Adoption. Section 2.303 Deleted--Standards.
Section 9.103 Amended--Assembly. Section 10.202 Amended--Tampering with fire protection equipment. Section 10.207, subsection (b) Amended--Access roadways for fire apparatus. Section 10.307, subsection (a) amended--
Fire alarm system.
Section 10.309, subsection (c) Amended--Automatic
sprinkler systems.
Section 11.207 Added--Vehicles leaking flammable
or combustible liquids. Section 25.115 Amended--Standby firemen.
Section 25.118 Added--Exhibits, fairs, trade
shows, etc. Section 25.119 Added--Requirements for exhibits,
fairs, trade shows, etc. in buildings.
Section 32.121 Added--Premises free of debris.
Section 32.122 Added--Use periods.
Section 75.203, subdivision (j) Amended--Spray booths . Section 45.205 subdivisions (a) and (e) Amended--
sources of ignition.
Section 79.110, subsection (b) Added--Disposal
of combustible liquids. Violations.
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17.04.010 Adoption. The Uniform Fire Code, 1979 Edition,
copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs' Association, three copies of which are on file with the City Clerk, is adopted by reference as the
city fire code except for the following changes, additions and amendments thereto which shall supersede the provisions of the Code.
17.04.015 Section 2.303 Deleted--Standards. Article 2, Division 111 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the deletion of
Section 2.303.
17.04.020 Section 9.103 amended--Assembly. Section 9.120 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the amendment of the
definition of the word "assembly" to read:
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."
"ASSEMBLY occupancy means the occupancy or use of a building
17,04.030 Section 10,202 amended--Tampering with fire protec- tion equipment. No person shall remove, tamper with or otherwise
disturb any fire hydrant, fire department connection, fire protec- tion system control valve, fire extinguisher or other fire protec- tion device required to be installed or maintained under the
provisions of this Code except for the purpose of extinguishing fire, training purposes, servicing, or repairing, or when permitted by the fire department. Whenever a piece of fire protection
equipment is removed as herein permitted, it shall be replaced
as'soon as the purpose for which it was removed has been accom- pli shed .
roadways for fire apparatus. Fire Code is amended by the amendment of subsection (b) to read:
obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. Curbs along roadways shall be painted red. The entrance to all access roadways shall be posted with signs not more than fifty feet apart and not more than nine feet high, to have adequate
lettering as approved by the Fire Chief. The sign shall read:
'No Parking -- Fire Lane,' and/or other wording deemed approp- riate by the Fire Chief. that violators are subject to tow-away.
in a fire lane,
to any vehicle owned or operated by a Fire Department and clearly marked as a Fire Department vehicle.
17.04.040 Section 10.207, subsection (b) amended--Access Section 10.207 of the Uniform
"(b) The required width of access roadways shall not be
This sign shall also contain a warning
This prohibition shall not apply in any respect No person shall stop, park or leave standing any vehicle
Any person violating this
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section is quilty of an infraction and shall pay a fine of no Less than $25.00.
Dbstructions to required access roadways shall be subject to
removal. The Police Department or members of the Fire Preven- tion Bureau shall cause the removal, at the owner's expense, or yive notice of violation pursuant to Section 41102 and 41103 of
the California Vehicle Code. 'I
In addition to other available means of enforcing this code,
17.04.050 Section 10.307, subsection (a) amended--Fire slarm system. ~y the amendment of subsection (a) to read:
Section 10.307 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended
"(a) Every apartment house three or more stories in height
3r containing more than 15 apartments, every hotel three of more stories in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms shall have installed therein an automatic or manually operated fire alarm system. Such fire alarm systems shall be so designed that all occupants of the building may be warned simultaneously."
17.04.060 Section 10.309, subsection (c) amended--Automatic sprinkler systems. Section 10.309 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read:
"(a) General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided
(b) Where required. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be
in accordance with the provisions of this section.
installed and maintained in operable condition as specified in
this chapter in the following locations:
(1) All occupancies except Group R, Division 3, and Group M.
floor area exceeds 1500 square feet and there is not provided
at least 20 square feet of opening entirely above the adjoining ground level in each 50 lineal feet or fraction thereof of exterior wall in the story on at least one side of the building.
Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 30
inches. Such openings shall be accessible to the fire department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner that
fire fighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior. When openings in a story are provided on only
one side and the opposite wall of such story is more than 75 feet
from such openings, the story shall be provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler sytem, or openings as specified above shall
be provided on at least two sides of an exterior wall of the
story.
detached R-3 which are two or more stories in height and where
the floor level of one or more stories or a basement lies below the
lowest point of vehicular access for fire department apparatus as determined by the Fire Chief.
(B) At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and
in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three or
more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed
within such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler heads shall
be accessible for servicing.
(A) In every story of all buildings when the
In portions of all occupancies other than
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(C) All rooms where nitrate film is stored or
handled shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system as specified in U.B.C. Standard No, 48-1.
as defined in the Fire Code. (D) In protected combustible fiber storage vaults
(A) In basements larger than 1500 square feet in floor area.
(B) When the occupancy has over 10,000 square feet
of floor area which can be used for exhibition or display purposes.
(C) In any enclosed usable space below or over a
stairway in Group A, Division 2, 2.1, 3 and 4 Occupancies. See
Section 3308 (f) .
(D) Under the roof and gridiron, in the tie and
fly galleries and in all places behind the proscenium wall of stages; over enclosed platforms in excess of 500 square feet in area; and in dressing rooms, workshops and storerooms accessory
to such stages or enclosed platforms. EXCEPTIONS:
the auditorium room on three or more sides.
and their accessory rooms.
with 135O F. rated heads with heat-baffle plates are installed
around the entire perimeter of the stage at points not more than
30 inches below the gridiron nor more than 6 inches below the
baffle plate. (iv) Under stage or under enclosed platform areas less than 4 feet in clear height used exclusively for chair
or table storage and lined on the inside with materials approved for one-hour fire-resistive construction.
(A) In basements larger than 1500 square feet in
(B) In any enclosed usable space below or over a
(2) Group A Occupancies.
(i) Stages or enclosed platforms open to
(ii) Altars, pulpits or similar platforms
(iii) Stage gridirons when side-wall sprinkler
(3) Group E Occupancies.
floor area.
stairway. See Section 3308(f) (4) Group 1 Occupancies.
(A) EXCEPTIONS : (i) In hospitals of Types 1, I1 Fire- resistive and II One-hour construction, the automatic sprinkler system may be omitted from operating, delivery, cardiac, X-ray and intensive care rooms and patient sleeping rooms not exceed-
ing 450 square feet in area when each such room is provided
with smoke detectors connected to a continuously attended sta-
tion or location within the building. Increases for area and height specified in Sections 506(c) and 507 shall not apply
when this exception is used.
(ii) In jails, prisons and reformatories,
the piping system may be dry, provided a manually operated valve
is installed at a continuously monitored location. Opening of the valve will cause the piping system to be charged. Sprinkler
heads in such systems shall be equipped with fusible elements or the system shall be designed as required for deluge systems in
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(5) Group H Occupancies.
(A) In Group H, Divisions 1 and 2 Occupancies
(B) In Group H, Division 3 Occupancies larger
(C) In Group H, Division 4 Occupancies more
(D) In rooms where flammable or combustible
larger than 1500 square feet in floor area.
than 3000 square feet in floor area.
than one story in height.
liquids are stored or handled in excess of the quantities set forth in Table No. 9-A, or any combination of flammable liquids
totaling 240 gallons, as defined in the Fire Code.
special provisions on hazardous chemicals and magnesium, and
calcium carbide, see the Fire Code.
(E) For paint spray booths or rooms and for
(6) Group B, Division 2 Occupancies.
(A) In retail sales rooms classed as Group B, Division 2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 10,000 square feet on any floor or 10,000 square feet on all floors.
(B) In buildings used for high-piled combust-
ible storage, fire protection shall be in accordance with the Fire Code.
(7) Other provisions of this section notwithstanding, all occupancies except Group M where the aggregate floor area of
all floors exceeds 10,000 square feet shall be provided with
automatic sprinkler systems installed and maintained in operable
condition as specified in this chapter.
EXCEPTIONS:
(i) For a building of Type I or Type I1 fire
resistive construction, the area may be increased to 20,000 square
feet.
ration wall with no openings therein has been constructed such that no aggregate floor area exceeds 10,000 square feet between such walls,
sprinkler systems shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary or remote station service or a local alarm which will
give an audible signal at a constantly attended location,
(d) PERMISSIBLE OMISSIONS. Subject to the approval of the building official with the concurrence of the chief of the fire department, sprinklers may be omitted in rooms or areas as
follows:
(1) Where sprinklers are considered undesirable
because of the nature or the contents or in rooms or areas
which are of noncombustible construction with wholly noncom-
bustible contents and which are not exposed by other areas. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp or of fire-resistive construction.
application of water or flame and water to the contents may
constitute a serious life or fire hazard, as in the manufac- ture or storage of quantities of aluminum powder, calcium
carbide, calcium phosphide, metallic sodium and potassium,
quicklime, magnesium powder and sodium peroxide.
(ii) Where a four hour fire rates area sepa-
(c) ALARMS. When serving more than 20 sprinklers, automatic
(2) Sprinklers shall not be installed where the
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(3) Safe deposit or other vaults of fire-resistive
construction, when used for the storage of records, files and other documents, when stored in metal cabinets. (4) Communication equipment areas under the exclusive control of a public communication utility agency, provided: (A) The equipment areas are separated from the remainder of the building by one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation; and (B) Such areas are used exclusively for such
equipment; and (C) An approved automatic smoke detection
system is installed in such areas and is supervised by an
approved central, proprietary or remote station service or a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a con- stantly attended location; and
such as portable fire extinguishers or Class I1 standpipes are installed in such areas.
systems may be installed to protect special hazards or occu- pancies in lieu of automatic sprinklers.
(3) In all buildings or other facilities wherein an auto- matic fire sprinkler system has been installed, there shall also
be installed a lock box meeting the requirements of the fire department. The buiLding owner or occupant shall provide those
keys that may be necessary to gain entry to the building in the event the sprinkler system is activated or an alarm is received.
(D) Other approved fire-protection equipment
(5) Other approved automatic fire-extinguishing
Exception: When in the opinion of the Chief
there exists an adequate means of gaining access at all times, the
requirement may be waived.
17.04.070 Section 11.207 Added--Vehicles leaking flammable or combustable liquids. Article 11, Division I of the Uniform
ly the addition of Section 11.207 to read:
and it is impractical to stop such leaking, the Chief or his
authorized representative may order the removal of the vehicle from public or private property if, in his opinion, such vehicle creates a fire hazard as defined in this code.
"When any vehicle is leaking flammable or combustible liquids
17.04.080 Section 25.115 amended--Standby firemen. Section 25.115 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read:
"(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
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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
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."
Section 17.04.090 Section 25.118 added--Exhibits, fairs, trade shows, etc. Article 25, Division I of the Uniform Fire
Code is amended by the addition of Section 25.118 to read:
"(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.
(b) Permit-Security required. Before a permit required
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 25.115 of this code and assigned pursuant thereto.
In computing the amount of the surety bond, or cash, to be 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 man- hour of the personnel to be assigned pursuant to Section 25.115 of this Code.
The City Finance Director shall provide the Chief with the cost-per-manhour estimates based upon accepted cost account-
ing methods including but not limited to salaries, fringe benefits and general overhead.
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(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."
Section 17.04.100 Section 25.119 Added--Requirements for
exhibits, fairs, trade shows, etc. in buildings. Article 25,
Division I of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the addition - of Section 25.119 to read:
"(a) Aisle widths of a minimum of 10 feet must be main- tained at all times. The line of travel to an exit door by an aisle shall be not more than 150 feet.
(b) Exhibits, fairs, trade shows, or vehicle displays shall not be placed in lobbies, foyers or the required width
of an exitway.
(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.
(2) Fuel tanks shall be equipped with a key-locking
cap or other devices approved by the Fire Marshal.
that are inaccessible may be approved without a key or other locking devices by the Fire Marshal.
Fill caps
(3) Fuel tanks on vehicles that cannot be equipped
with key-locking cap or other approved devices shall be emptied
of all fuel before entering a building.
(d) All flammable decorative material shall be treated and maintained in a flame-retardant condition.
(e) Liquefied petroleum gas shall not be permitted on the premises.
(f) The type and number of fire extinguishers shall be provided as required by the Chief.
(9) Flammable and combustible liquids and flammable gases
shall not be permitted on the premises except that the fuel tanks of vehicles may be allowed to contain not more than one-fourth
the liquid capacity of the tank provided all other applicable
regulations are complied with.
prohibited.
contained sleeping facilities is prohibited."
(h) Open flames in conjunction with any display shall be
(i) Display of any recreation vehicle or boat with self-
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Section 17.04.110 Section 32.121 Added--Premises free of debris. Article 32 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the
addition of Section 32.121 to read.
"Where a tent or air supported structure 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 a11 papers, trash and other waste matter, to the satisfaction
of the City.
check or certified check, shall be made to the City Finance
Director to guarantee the required cleaning and policing of the premises. or all of such work, the cost therefor shall be deducted from the deposit and the balance, if any, returned to the permittee; othemise the full sum of said deposit shall be refunded. The foregoing deposit may be waived by the City Council upon peti- tion for such waiver and good cause appearing therefor."
"A deposit of $500.000, either in the form of cash, cashier's
If it becomes necessary for the City to perform any
Section 17.04.120 Section 32.122 Added--Use periods. Article
32 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 32.122 to read:
"Tents and air supported structures shall be used for a
period of time not to exceed 15 days.
period of time for tent or air supported structures use not to
exceed a total of 90 days, provided all provisions of these
sections have been and continue to be complied with."
The Chief may extend the
Section 17.04.130 Section 75.203, subdivision (j) Amended--
Spray booths. amended by the addition of subdivision (j) to read:
Section 45.203 of the Uniform Fire Code is
'I (j) Each enclosed spray booth over 200 square feet shall be provided with two approved means of egress.
may be the larger entrance doors if these doors are easily opened.
One of these
Any latching or locking device shall be of an approved
type 'I
17.04.140 Section 45.205 subdivisions (a) and (e) amended-- Sources of icmition. Section 45.205 of the Uniform Fire Code __ is amended bs-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 45.201
nor within 20 feet thereof, unless separated by an approved
partition, except as permitted in Section 45.210, Drying
Apparatus, and Sections 45.401 and 45.402, Electrostatic
Apparatus.
"(e) Electrical wiring, motors and other equipment out- side of but within 20 feet of any spraying area and not separated therefrom by approved partitions, shall not produce sparks under normal operating ocnditions. Such area shall be
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considered a Class 1, Division 2 hazardous location in accord- ance with the Electrical Code.
"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."
of combustible 'liquids. Section 17.110 of the Uniform Fire
Code is amended by the addition of subdivision (b) to read:
17.04.150 Section 79.110, subsection (b) Added--Disposal
"(b) Waste petroleum products and flammable or combustible liquids shall be disposed of only at sites approved for such
purposes by the California Department of Health Services."
17.04.160 Violations. Any person or corporation who violates the provisions of Section 3.101, 3.102, 3.103, 3.104,
10.102 or 11.302 of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person or corporation
who violates any other of the provisions of this chapter is guilty
of an infraction except for the fourth or each additional violatio
of a provision within one year which shall be a misdemeanor. Penalties for a violation of this chapter shall be as designated in Section 1.08.010 of this code.
SECTION 3: Findings. The City of Carlsbad has many large
brush covered hillsides. The City is subject to a frequent
Santa Ana condition of dry gusty winds which creates extreme fire
danger. The City Council specifically finds that these geographic
and topographic conditions necessitate greater fire protection
than that provided by the Uniform Fire Code, 1979 Edition.
Therefore, this ordinance has altered the code to require more
fire retardant roofs and sprinklered buildings.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty
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.
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INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the24th day of February , 1981
and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said Council
held on the 17th day of March , 1981, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Lewis
council Members Packard, Casler, Anear and Kulchin
ATTEST :
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Cler
(SEAL)
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