HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-69 CC Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 19-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2019 EDITION, ARE
REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL
CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL AND/OR TOPOGRAPHICAL
CONDITIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES FIND AND RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals
A. Certain building standards and other related model codes are adopted by the State
of California in the California Building Standards Code and become applicable in
the City unless amended by the City pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
17958.
B. Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 authorizes the City Council to make
reasonably necessary changes or modifications to the State adopted building codes,
including the California Fire Code,based on certain local conditions.
C. The Fire Chief of the City of Temecula has determined and recommended that the
modifications to the California Fire Code, 2019 Edition, contained herein, are
reasonably necessary due to local conditions.
D. Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and 18941.5 requires the City Council to
make express findings of the necessity for modifications to the building standards
contained in the California Fire Code, 2019 Edition.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Temecula hereby expressly finds that the amendments and
modifications to the Temecula Municipal Code and the California Fire Code, CCR Title
24 Part 9, 2019 edition, contained in Ordinance No. 19-13 regarding Section 15.16.020
Amendments as follows: Scope and Administration (A), Definitions (B), Open Flames
(C),Fire Service Features(D),Building Services and Systems(E),Fire Protection Systems
(F),High Piled Combustible Storage(G), Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface fire
Areas (H), and (I) Appendices, are reasonably necessary due to consideration of specific
local climatic, geological or topographical conditions as follows:
A. Climatic Conditions:
Generally Riverside County and the City of Temecula have an arid climate. Annual
rainfall varies from 3 inches in Blythe to over 33 inches in Pine Cove. Hot, dry
Santa Ma winds are common to areas within Riverside County. These winds
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constitute a contributing factor,which causes small fires originating in high-density
development presently being constructed in the County of Riverside and the City
of Temecula,which spread quickly and create the need for an increased level of fire
protection. This added protection, including, but not limited to on-site protection,
will supplement normal fire Department response available in new development,
and provide immediate fire protection for life and safety of multiple-occupancy
occupants during fire occurrence.
B. Topographical Conditions:
Traffic and circulation congested in urban areas often place Fire Department
response time to emergencies at risk. This condition makes the need for enhanced
on-site protection for property occupants necessary.
C. Geological Conditions:
The City of Temecula is located in an area near high seismic activity. Because of
the degree of the City's urbanization and close proximity to major fault lines, the
risk of structural damage and loss of life due to ground shaking is considerable.
During a major earthquake, emergency resources would be extremely taxed, and
the ability to respond to such emergencies would be complicated. Local standards
in excess of statewide minimums will assist in reducing risks associated with
[ earthquakes and the consequent disruption of traffic flow.
Section 3. Specific Amendments and References to Findings
Local climatic, geographic and topographic conditions impact fire prevention efforts, and
the frequency, spread, acceleration, intensity and size of fire involving buildings in this
community. Further, they impact potential damage to all structures from earthquake and
subsequent fire. Therefore, it is found to be reasonably necessary that provisions of the
California Fire Code be modified to mitigate the effects of the above conditions.
California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the modification or
change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding refers. Therefore,the
City Council finds that the following table sets forth 2019 California Fire Code provisions
constituting building standards that have been modified pursuant to Ordinance No. 19-13,
and the associated local climatic,geological and topographical conditions described above
in Section 2 supporting modification.
CFC Section added or amended:
Specific Finding-- climatic(C) ,topographical (T) and/or geological(G) conditions(Section 2):
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2019 CODE TITLE/SUBJECT FINDINGS: C,
SECTION T,G
101.4 Severability Administrative
102.5 Application of the residential code C,T&G
103.4 Liability Administrative
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department Administrative
104.12 Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire areas Administrative
106.2 Schedule of Permit Fees Administrative
106.6 Cost Recovery Administrative
109.1 Board of Appeals Administrative
202 Definitions Administrative
308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns or similar devices C,T&G
503.2.1 Dimensions Administrative
503.2.2 Authority Administrative
503.2.5 Dead Ends Administrative
503.6.1 Automatic opener Administrative
503.7 Loading areas and passenger drop-offs Administrative
505.1 Address Identification Administrative
507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets C&G
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker C, T& G
508.1 General C, T&G
508.1.1 Location and access. C, T& G
508.1.3 Exception C, T&G
508.1.6 Exception C, T&G
508.1.8 Fire command center Identification C, T&G
509.2.1 Minimum Clearances C, T&G
509.3 Fire sprinkler system riser room C, T&G
605.10.1.2 Manual operation T& G
901.2.2 As-Built/Revised Documents C,T&G
903.2 Where required(automatic sprinkler systems) C,T& G
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems C &T
903.4.3 Floor Control Valves C
904.2.2.1 Extinguishing system monitoring requirements C
907.1.6 Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) C
907.1.7 Notification device C
3204.2.1 Minimum requirements for client leased or occupant C,T& G
4904.3 High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps Administrative
Appendix B, Buildings other than one and two family dwellings C,T& G
B105.2
C103.1 Hydrant spacing C. T& G
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution and cause a certified copy of
the same and Ordinance No. 19-13 to be forwarded to the California Building Standards Commission
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula
this 12th day of November, 2019.
ichael S. Naggar, fayor
ATTEST:
Randi Jo ' Clerk
[SEAL]
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 19-69 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula
at a meeting thereof held on the 12th day of November, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Edwards, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Naggar
-�Randi Johl, City Clerk
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