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Home My WebLink About1992/05/11 Board of Appeals & Advisors Agenda Packet (2) Item 113A Page 1 of 5 l,j:'r.i 1 2S, 1 9 ~'):2 fa: Kenneth G. Lar3en, C.B.C>. SCANNED DirC'c ~~ur of I.',uilding and HO:_lsing From: Carol Go·ve r ~,( Fire ~larshal . :' '-'.- Date Sub,j(ê'ct: 1991 -Edition - l7ìli form Fi.re Code I Fould 1 ii,e to place the attached proposed ordinance adopting the 1991 c'dition of the Cnifcrm Fire Code on the agenda f01 tbf"..' nc')~t Boal'd of Appeals and Adyisor's ~lcet i ng scheduled for :lay 11 , 1992. Th8nk y-C)U for ~\rour assistance. CG/l 020G.L rr 8GJíT' rr;JG\ n". . 'I \ f\V' ~, -::'C¡2 , ¡.J_ J : " bb ~-----------~------_.- -- Item 113A Page 2 of 5 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING ORDINANCE NO, 2339 AND ADOPTING SECTIONS 15.36.010 THROUGH 15.36.150 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ALL RELATING TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: THAT ORDINANCE NO. 2339 BE AND IS HEREBY REPEALED. SECTION II: THAT SECTIONS 15.36.010 through 15.36.150 of Chapter 15.36 of the Chula vista Municipal Code shall be amended to read as follows: SECTION 15.36.010 Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition; Adopted by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference that certain document knOKn and designated as the Uniform Fire Code, the Appendix and Standards, 1991 Edition, as compiled and published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs' Association, three ( 3 ) copies of "hich are on file in the office of the City Clerk, Said document is hereby adopted prescribing regulations governing condi tions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, and each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Uniform Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended. Section 15,36.015 Additional and/or deletions There is hereby added to the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition, the following amendments to read as set forth in Sections 15.36.020 through 15.36.150. Section 15.36.020. Section 10,203 is amended - Required Access ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10.203 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: After Fire apparatus access roads, add "AND/OR FIRE LANES" Section 15,36.030. Section 10.403 is amended - Fire Hydrants ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10.403 IS AMENDED: SUBSECTIONS (a) AND (b) ARE ADDED AS FOLLOWS: (a) Fire hydrants, where required in all subdivisions, apartment complexes, commercial developments, etc. shall be installed in an operable condition prior to Item 113A Page 3 of 5 any combustible construction materials being placed on the site. (b) Whenever any combustible material is placed on the site or any Kork is being done contrary to the provisions of this Code, the Chief may order the said material removed from the site or the "'ork stopped by notice in writing served on the owner or agent, and any such persons shall forthwith comply with said notice until authorized by the Chief to proceed. Section 15.36,040. Section 10.506 is amended - General Provisions for Fire Extin~uishin~ Systems ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10.506 IS AMENDED: SUBSECTION (c) IS ADDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: (c) All fire extinguishing systems shall be installed by a licensed agency. Section 15.36,050. Section 10.507 is amended - Required Installations of Automatic Fire-extin~uishin~ Systems ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10.507 IS AMENDED: SUBSECTION (b) 5 IS ADDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: (b) 5 In every building regardless of occupancy classification or type of construction, "'hen such building is more than 40 feet or four stories or more in height. Section 15.36,060, Section 10.507(h) is amended - Required Installations of Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10.507(h) IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: After first paragraph, add neK sentence: When an approved fire sprinkler system is required by the provisions of this section, any and all buildings constructed after the effective date of this ordinance, on the same property, regardless of height or number of dwelling units, shall be provided with an approved fire sprinkler system. Section 15.36.070. Section 10.509(a) is amended - Permissible Sprinkler Omissions ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10.509(a) IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Last sentence to read as follows: "SPRINKLERS SHALL NOT Item 113A Page 4 of 5 BE OMITTED FROM AKY ROOM MERELY BECAUSE IT IS DAMP OR OF FIRE RESISTIVE COKSTRUCTION. .. Section 15.36.080. Table 10.510-A is amended - Standpipe Requirements ARTICLE 10, TABLE 10. 510-A IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: #2 - change 4 stories to 3 stories. Section 15.36.090, 14,103(a) is amended - Fire Alarm Systems - General ARTICLE 14 SECTION 14,103(a) IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: After the ",,'ords, "but not limited to, .. add ":\"ame, address, telephone and license number of installing licensed contractor. " Section 15.36.100. 14.104(~)1 is amended - Required Installations ARTICLE 14, SECTION 14.104(g) 1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Add "'olhen an approved fire alarm system is required by the provisions of this section, any and all buildings constructed after the effective date of this ordinance, on the same property, regardless of size or height, shall be provided with an approved fire alarm system. Section 15.36.110. Table 32,105-A is amended - Location. Access and Parkin~ for Tents. Canopies and Temporary Membrane Structures ARTICLE 32, TABLE 32.105-A IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: In "Hinimum Fire Access Roadway Width" column, 12 feet shall be changed to "20 feet", Section 15.36.120. Section 79.115(b)1 is added - Spill Control, Draina~e control and Secondary Containment ARTICLE 79, SECTION 79,115(b)1 IS ADDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: A 20 gallon minimum overspill device is required on all Class I or II underground or above ground flammable liquid tanks. Section 15.36.130. Section 79.501 is amended - Stationary Tank Stora~e. Above~round. Outside of Buildin~s Item 113A Page 5 of 5 ARTICLE 79, SECTION 79.501 IS AMENDED WITH AN EXCEPTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS: EXCEPTION: With the Chief's approval, Class I and II liquids may be stored above ground outside of buildings in speciallè' designed, approved and listed containers which have features incorporated into their design which mitigate concerns for exposure to heat (two-hour fire resistance), ignition sources and mechanical damage. Containers 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 11 00 gallons for Class II liquids. The Chief ma~~ disapprove the installation of such containers when in his/her opinion, their use presents a risk to life or property. In no case, sha 11 such storage be permitted within 100 feet of any residential or institutional structure. Section 15.36.140, Section 80.107 is amended - Hazardous Materials. Identification Sil!ns ARTICLE 80, SECTION 80.107 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "Visible hazard identification signs as specified in Cniform Fire Code Standard No. 79-3 shall be placed at entrances to locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed or handled. Identification signs shall conform to NFPA 704, " Section 15.36.150, Section 81.112 is added - Storal!e of Empty Wooden or Plastic Pallets ARTICLE 81, SECTION 81,112 IS ADDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: (a) Outdoor storage. Pallets shall be stored outside of a building or in a detached building h'henever possible. Pallets shall not be stacked closer than 5 feet from the building. (b) Indoor Storage. Pallets when stored indoors shall be protected with sprinklers in accordance with I\FPA Standard 231, Table 4-4,1.1 unless both of the following conditions are met: 1. Pallets are stored no higher than 6 feet. 2. Each pallet pile of no more than 4 stacks shall be separated from other pallet piles by at least 8 feet of clear space or 25 feet of commodity.