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AB # - TITLE: Adoption and Amendment of the DEP'
MTG. 11;14'?5 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code CITY
CITY DEPT.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Introduce Ordinance No. rvS-332 adopting and amending the 1994 Uniform Fire Code.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The fire department is proposing the adoption of the 1994 edition of the Unifor Code with amendments as the fire prevention code for the city of Carlsbad. TI
repealed with this adoption. The Uniform Fire Code is a model code copyrigh the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire ( Association. It prescribes regulations consistent with nationally recognized stai for the protection of life and property from fire, explosion and hazardous bi conditions.
Local Amendments:
The fire department proposes no modification of the existing local amendmt the fire code other than those necessary due to the reformatting of the model COI several minor administrative changes. No new amendments to the fire co proposed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
EXHIBITS
1. Ordinance No. N-S - J3&adopting the 1994 edition of U.F.C.
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and set a public hearing for December 5
edition of the code adopted in 1992 is currently in effect in Carlsbiid and wu
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-332
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAR1
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL C(
ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE COD
The City Council of the aty of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as fol
SECTION I: The City Council of the city of Carlsbad finds that imprc
protection in the form of automatic fire sprinklers is necessary in larger
commercial and industrial buildings to insure the early control of fires and
prevent their spread. This finding recognizes regional geologic conditions
likelihood of numerous structure fires following a greater magnitude seisn
event. It also considers the limited ability of local emergency services to pr'
fire protection due to extraordinary service demands following such events
Further basis for the finding is concern for local topographic conditions and
irregular elevations along primary travel routes throughout the city. Thest
condition impede the rapid deployment and effectiveness of emergency res
SECTION 2: That existing Title 17, Chapter 17.04 of the Carlsbad Mi
Code is repealed and a new chapter 17.04 is added to read as follows:
Chapter 17.04
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Sections:
17.04.010 Adoption.
17.04.020
17.04.030
17.04.040
17.04.050
17.04.060
1 7.04.070
17.04.080 Emergency services cost recovery
Section 904.2 amended -- Marking of fire apparatus acces
Sections 1003.2.2 and 1003.2.8 amended -- Automatic fin
extinguishing systems.
Section 7701.7.2 amended -- Prohibiting storage of explo
Section 7902.2.2.1 amended -- Restricted locations of stat
tanks used for storage of flammable and combustible liq
Section 8204.2 amended -- Restricted storage liquified
petroleum gas.
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17.04.010 Adoption. The Uniform Fire Code, 1994 edition, inch
Appendix 111-A, copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Off
and the Western Fire Chiefs' Association, three copies of which are on file 7
the city clerk, is adopted by reference as the city fire code, except for the follc
provisions of the model code.
changes, additions and amendments thereto which shall supersede certain
17.04.020 Section 904.2, amended -- Marking - of fire apparatus access r(
Section 904.2 is amended to read:
904.2 Marking. When required by the chief, one or more of the following
methods may be used to identify fire apparatus access roads and prohibit the
obstruction:
1. The entire length of the road shall be marked by approved signs posted a
intervals no greater than one hundred feet which identify the road as a "Fir
and state the prohibition of parking therein. The sign shall also warn that T
in violation are subject to citation or removal. Such signs shall be posted i
permanent manner at a height no greater than nine feet and no less than sc
feet: or,
2. Standard curbs bordering fire access roads shall have the words "NO
PARKING FIRE LANE" painted upon their horizontal and vertical surfaces
intervals of not more than twenty-five feet. Letters shall be of block style,
minimum five inches in height with a stroke of not less than three-fourths
and shall be white on a red background. The background shall extend at lea:
inches beyond the first and last letters of the text; or,
3. A monument type sign may be placed at the entrance to a private street ~i
provides information as stated in sub-section 1, with additional wording nec
to inform approaching traffic of parking restrictions. Such signs must be ap
by the police department and the fire marshal prior to installation.
17.04.030 Sections 1003.2.2 and 1003.2.8 amended -- Automatic m
Extinguishing Systems.
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Section 1003.2.2 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to add:
6. Excluding detached R-3 occupancies, in buildings two or more stories in 1
an automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in those areas whic
below the lowest elevation of fire department vehicular access. The access
elevation shall be determined by the chief.
7. Other provisions of this section notwithstanding, all buildings hereafter
constructed in which the aggregate floor area exceeds 10,000 square feet, shal:
protected throughout by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
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which the aggregate floor area is expanded to exceed 10,000 square feet shall
protected throughout by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
Other provisions of this section notwithstanding, all existing buildings ir
Section 1003,2,8 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read:
1003.2.8 Group R, Division 1 and 3 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler sy
conforming to U. B. C. standard 9-1 shall be installed throughout every apar
house three or more stories in height or containing 16 or more dwelling un
every congregate residence three or more stories in height or having an oca
load of 20 or more, and every hotel three or more stories in height or contai
or more guest rooms.
Apartment houses and other residential buildings, having an aggregate floo
exceeding 10,000 square feet, may be protected by an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system conforming to U. B. C. standard 9-3 when they are one or t7
stories in height and contain fewer than 16 dwelling units. Such automatic
sprinkler systems shall not be considered as the basis for increasing the alloi
area of a building or for exemption from any other Uniform Building Code
requirement.
Residential or quick-response standard sprinkler heads shall be installed in
dwelling units and guest room portions of the building.
17.04.040
Section 7701.7.2 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read:
7701.7.2. Prohibition of storage. Storage of explosive materials is prohibited
the city limits.
Section 7701.7.2 amended -- Prohibiting storage of explo
17.04.050 Section 7902.2.2.1 amended -- Restricted locations for s
of flammable and combustible liquids in aboveground tt
Section 7902.2.2.1 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read:
7902.2.2.1. Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited. The storage
Class I and Class I1 liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is pro1
within the city limits.
Exception: (I)
in section 7904.2 of this code.
Exception: (2) With the chief's approval class I and I1 liquids may be
stored above ground outside of buildings in specially designed
approved and listed tanks, having features incorporated into their d(
Farms, rural areas and construction sites as provided
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which mitigate concerns for exposure to heat, ignition sources and mechanical damage. Tanks must be installed and used in accordance
their listing, and provisions must be made for leak and spill containm
Storage in such tanks on any site shall not exceed 550 gallons for class
1100 gallons for class II liquids. The chief may disapprove the install,
of such containers when, in his opinion, their use presents a risk to li
property. In no case shall such storage be permitted on residential pro
The chief may allow an increase in storage volume when it is found t
such an increase serves public safety interests.
17.04.060 Section 8204.2 amended -- Restricting storage of liquified
petroleum cas.
Section 8204.2 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read as follows
8204.2. Maximum capacity within the city limits. Within the city limits, the
aggregate capacity of any one LP-gas storage installation shall not exceed a 2,C
gallon (7571 L) water capacity.
17.04.070 Violations.
17.04.070 Except as otherwise provided in this code, any person or corporatic
violates any provisions of this chapter is guilty of an infraction, except that
fourth and each additional violation of a provision in a 12 month period sh:
misdemeanor. Penalties for a violation of this chapter shall be as designatec
Chapter 1.08 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
17.04.080 Recovery of costs associated with certain emerpencv - serv
provided by the citv fire department.
17.04.080 The city shall be entitled to recover the cost of emergency services
described in sub-sections 1 through 5. Service costs shall be computed by thc
department under the direction of the city finance department and shall inc
the costs of personnel, equipment, facilities, materials and other external
resource.
1. Any person or corporation who allows a hazard to exist on proper
under control of that person or corporation, after having been ordered by th
department or other city department to abate that hazard, is liable for the COI
services provided by the fire department should an emergency arise as a re:
said unabated hazard.
2. Any person or corporation whose negligence causes an incident tc
on any public or private street, driveway or highway, which, for purposes ol
property or environmental protection, places a service demand on the citj
department resources beyond the scope of routine service delivery, shall be
for all costs associated with that service demand.
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3. Any person or corporation responsible for property equipped with
protection or detection devices which, due to malfunction, improper
manipulation or negligent operation causes a needless response by the fire
department to the property shall for a period of 12 months after written notification by the fire prevention bureau, be liable for all future costs associi
with each subsequent needless response caused by those devices.
Any person or corporation who conducts unlawful activity which
results in fire, explosion, chemical release or any other incident to which th
department responds for the purpose of performing services necessary for th
protection of life, property or the environment, shall be liable for the costs
associated with the delivery of those services.
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5. When, in the interest of public safety, the fire chief, pursuant to SC
25.117 of this code, assigns fire department employees as standby personnel l
event, or upon any premises, the person or corporation responsible for the t
or premises shall reimburse the fire department for all costs associated with
providing the standby personnel.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its
adodoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published at least once in a 1
of general circulation within 15 days after its adoption.
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INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbai
Council on the 14thday of November, 1995, and thereafter
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Cai
, 1995, by the following T City Council on the
wit:
day of
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
RONALD BALL, City Attorney
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk