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MTG. 6/=/99 Introduction of the Adoption of the 1998 Edition
DEPT. F1R of the California Fire Code, and amendments
I RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance Number #S..L(q'( to
adopt the 1998 Edition of the California Fire Code with amendments, as the Fire Prevention Code of
the City of Carlsbad.
ITEM EXPLANATION :
The Fire Department proposes adoption of the 1998 Edition of the California Fire Code with local
amendments, as the Fire Prevention Code for the City of Carlsbad. The 1994 Edition of the Uniform
Fire Code currently in effect, would be repealed on the effective date of the new code. The California
Fire code is copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, the Western Fire
Chiefs Association and the California Building Standards Commission. It prescribes regulations
consistent with nationally recognized standards and best practices for the protection of life and
property from fire, explosion and hazardous building conditions.
The California Fire Code combines the latest edition of the Uniform Fire Code which is customarily
adopted by the City, and state fire regulations which previously resided in Part 9 of Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations. This is essentially a change in format only, no new regulatory
burdens or applications will arise from the adoption.
LOCAL AMENDMENTS
The Fire Department proposes no modification of the existing local amendments to the Fire Code
other than those necessary due to the reformatting of the new code, and several minor administrative
changes. No new amendments to the Fire Code are proposed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
EXHIBITS:
1. Ordinance No. ~$hj~.~qy *s with amendments.
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-494
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 1998 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1 :The City Council of the City of Carlsbad finds that improved fire protection in the
form of automatic fire sprinklers is necessary in larger commercial and industrial buildings to
insure the early control of fires and to prevent their spread. This finding recognizes regional
geologic conditions and the likelihood of numerous structure fires following a greater magnitude
seismic event. It also considers the limited ability of local emergency services to provide 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. These conditions impede the rapid deployment and effectiveness of
emergency resources.
SECTION 2: That existing Title 17, Chapter 17.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal 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 Section 901.4.2 amended-- Marking of fire apparatus access roads.
17.04.030 Sections 1003.2.2 amended--Automatic fire extinguishing systems.
17.04.040 Section 7701.7.2 amended--Prohibiting storage of explosives
17.04.050 Section 7902.2.2.1 amended-Restricting aboveground storage of
flammable and combustible liquids.
17.04.060 Section 8204.2 amended--Restricted storage liquefied petroleum gas.
17.04.070 Violations.
17.04.080 Emergency services cost recovery
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17.04.010 Adoption. The California Fire Code, 1998 Edition, including Appendix
III-A, copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, the Western
Fire Chiefs Association, and the California Building Standards Commission, two copies
of which are on file with the city clerk, is hereby adopted by reference as the city fire
code, except for the following changes, additions and amendments thereto which shall
supersede certain provisions of the state code.
I 17.04.020 Section 90 1.4.2, amended--Marking of fire apparatus access roads.
/ Section 901.4.2 is amended to read:
i 901.4.2 Marking. When required by the Chief, one or more of the following methods shall be
used to identify fire apparatus access roads and prohibit their obstruction: I
~ 1. The entire length of the road shall be marked by approved ,signs posted at intervals no greater
than on& hundred feet, which identify the road as a “Fire lane” and state the prohibition of
parking therein. The sign shall also warn that vehicles in violation are subject to citation or
removal. Such signs shall be posted in a permanent manner at a height no greater than nine feet
and no less than seven feet; or,
2. Standard curbs bordering fire access roads shall have the Words “NO PARKING FIRE
LANE” painted upon their horizontal and vertical surfaces at intervals of not more than twenw-
five feet. Letters shall be of block style, minimum five (5) inches in height with a stroke of not
less than 3/4 inch, and shall be white on a red background. The background shall extend at least
six 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 which provides
information as stated in sub-section 1, with additional wording necessary to inform approaching
traffic of parking restrictions. Such signs must be approved by the Police Department and the
Fire Marshal prior to installation.
17.04.030 Sections 1003.2.2 amended-Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems.
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 height, an automatic
fire extinguishing system shall be installed in those areas which lie 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 shall be protected throughout by an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
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8. Other provisions of this section notwithstanding, all existing buildings in which the
aggregate floor area is expanded to exceed 10,000 square feet shall be protected throughout by an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
17.04.040 Section 7701.7.2 amended--Prohibiting storage of explosives.
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 within the city
limits.
17.04.050 Section 7902.2.2.1 amended-Restricted locations for storage of
flammable and combustible liquids in abovemound tanks.
Section 7902.2.2.1 of the Uniform Fire’code is amended to read:
7902.2.2.1 Locations where aboveground t&s are prohibited. The storage of Class I and Class
II liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the city limits.
Exception: (1) Farms, rural areas and construction sites as provided in section 7904.2 of this
code.
Exception: (2) With the Chiefs approval class I and II liquids may be stored above ground
outside of buildings in specially designed approved and listed tanks, having features
incorporated, into their design which mitigate concerns for exposure to heat, ignition sources and
mechanical damage. Tanks must be installed and used in accordance with their listing, and
provisions must be made for leak and spill containment. Storage in such tanks on any site shall
not exceed 550 gallons for class I or 1100 gallons for class II liquids. The Chief may
disapprove the installation of such containers when, in his opinion, their use presents an
unacceptable risk to life or property. In no case shall such storage be permitted on residential
property. The Chief may allow an increase in storage volume when it is found that such an
increase serves public safety interests.
17.04.060 Section 8204.2 amended--Restricting storage of liquefied petroleum gas.
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 2,000 gallon (7571 L) water capacity.
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17.04.070 Violations.
17.04.070 Except as otherwise provided in this code, any person or corporation who violates
any provisions of this chapter is guilty of an infraction, except that the fourth and each
additional violation of a provision in a 12 month period shall be a misdemeanor. Penalties for
a violation of this chapter shall be as designated in Chapter 1.08 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code.
17.04.080 Recovery of costs associated with certain emergency services
provided bv the City Fire Department.
17.04.080 The City shall be entitled to recover the cost of emergency services as described in
sub-sections 1 through 5. Service costs shall be computed by the Fire Department under the
direction of the City Finance Department and shall include the costs of personnel, equipment,
facilities, materials and other external resources.
1. Any person or corporation who allows a hazard to exist on property under control of that
person or corporation, after having been ordered by the Fire Department or other city
department to abate that hazard, is liable for the cost of services provided by the Fire
Department should an emergency arise as a result of said unabated hazard.
2. Any person or corporation whose negligence causes an incident to occur on any public or
private street, driveway or highway, which, for purposes of life, property or environmental
protection, places a service demand on the City Fire Department resources beyond the scope
of routine service delivery, shall be liable for all costs associated with that service demand.
3. Any person or corporation responsible for property equipped with fire 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 twelve
months after written notification by the Fire Prevention Bureau, be liable for all future costs
associated with each subsequent needless response caused by those devices.
4. Any person or corporation who conducts unlawful activity which results in fire,
explosion, chemical release or any other incident to which the Fire Department responds for the
purpose of performing services necessary for the protection of life, property or the
environment, shall be liable for the costs associated with the delivery of those services.
5. When, in the interest of public safety, the Fire Chief, pursuant to Section 2501.18 of this
code, assigns Fire Department employees as standby personnel at any event, or upon any
premises, the person or corporation responsible for the event or premises shall reimburse the
Fire Department for all costs associated with the standby services.
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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 North County Times within fifteen days after its
adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
Council on the 15th day of Tune, 1999,
and thereafter
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the Carlsbad City Council held on the 22nd day of June, 1999
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
RONALD BALL, City Attorney
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
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