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ORDINANCE NO. 07-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2007
EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE,
INCORPORATING THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN DELETIONS AND
MODIFICATIONS, AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOllOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.16 of the Temecula Municipal Code is hereby repealed
provided, however, that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation occurring
prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. A new Chapter 15.16 is hereby added to
Title 15 of the Temecula Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.16 FIRE CODE
15.16.010 Code adopted.
Except as hereinafter provided in this chapter, the California Fire Code, 2007
edition, incorporating the International Fire Code, 2006 edition, and including Chapter
7A, Appendix Chapter 1 and Appendices A, B, C, E, F, G, and H, published by the
International Fire Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the
City of Temecula. A copy of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, is available for
review in the office of the City Clerk.
15.16.020 Amendments.
The following amendments, additions and deletions are made to the California
Fire Code, 2007 edition, as adopted by this chapter:
A.
APPENDIX CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Section 105 Permits is amended as follows:
105.6.1 Aerosol products is amended to read as follows:
An operating permit is required to manufacture, store or handle an aggregate
quantity of level 2 or level 3 aerosol products. This is required for all
commercial, industrial and retail type facilities.
105.6.16 Flammable and combustible liquids, subsections 2 and 3, are
amended to read as follows:
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2. To store, handle or use Class I liquids inside or outside a building, except that
a permit is not required for the following:
3. To store, handle or use Class II or Class iliA liquids inside or outside a
building, except for fuel oil used in connection with oil-burning equipment.
105.6.20 Hazardous materials, is amended to read as follows:
An operational permit is required to store, transport on site, dispense, use or
handle hazardous materials.
105.7.7 Hazardous Materials is amended to read as follows:
A construction permit is required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove,
place temporarily out of service, or close or substantially modify a storage facility
or other area regulated by Chapter 27.
B.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
Section 202 General Definitions is amended as follows:
FIRE CHIEF OR CHIEF shall mean the Fire Chief of the City of Temecula, or
her/his authorized representative.
Definition to be added:
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA is land other than state designated fire hazard
severity zone and lor local designated FHSZ which is covered with grass, grain,
brush, or forest, whether privately or publicly owned, which is so situated or is of
such inaccessible location that a fire originating upon such land would present an
abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in great and unusual
damage through fire or resulting erosion. Such areas are designated on the
maps entitled "Hazardous Fire Areas of Riverside County" on file in the office of
the Clerk of this Board and in the office of the Fire Chief.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING, ITEM 2 is amended to read as follows:
"High-rise structure" means every building of any type of construction or
occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest floor level of fire
department vehicular access. Buildings measured from 55 feet to 75 feet above
the lowest floor level of fire department vehicular access shall be enhanced with
high-rise provisions as set forth in Section 509.1.
Definitions to be added:
MODEL ROCKET shall mean any toy or educational device which weighs not
more than 500 grams, including the engine and any payload that is propelled by
model rocket engines.
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MODEL ROCKET ENGINE shall mean a commercially manufactured, non-
reusable rocket propulsion device which constructed of a nonmetallic casing and
solid propellant, wherein all of the ingredients are self-contained so as not to
require mixing or handling by the user and which have design and construction
characteristics determined by the State Fire Marshal to provide a reasonable
degree of safety to the user.
C.
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
Section 309 Powered Industrial Trucks is amended by adding Section 309.7 to
read as follows:
309.7 Spill Containment. Each rack of batteries or group of racks shall be
provided with a liquid tight 4 inch spill control barrier which extends at least 1 inch
beyond the battery rack in all directions.
D.
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
CHAPTER 4
Section 404.2 Where required is amended by adding a new subsection 14 to
read as follows:
14. Windowless buildings having an occupant load of 50 or more.
E.
CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
501.4 Timing of installation is amended to read as follows:
Fire apparatus access roads and a water supply for fire protection shall be
installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction.
Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street intersection when
construction of new roadways allow passage by vehicles in accordance with
Section 505.2
503.1 Where required is amended to read as follows:
Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 503.1.1 through 503.1.3. The City of Temecula Fire Department
shall be the only authority authorized to designate fire lanes.
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities, Exception 2, is amended to read as follows:
2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on
property, topography, water ways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar
conditions, the Fire Chief is authorized to require additional fire protection as
specified in Section 1001.9.
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Subsections 503.1.1.1 and 503.1.1.2 are added to read as follows:
503.1.1.1 Fences. When fences are installed that cause the distance from an
approved fire department access road to exceed the maximum distance allowed
in Section 503, a gate shall be provided in the fence to maintain the required fire
department access. The gate shall be a minimum four (4) feet in width and be
equipped with a key box and or lock accessible from both sides in accordance
with Section 506.
503.1.1.2 Other obstructions to access. When other obstructions are installed
that cause the distances from an approved fire department access road to
exceed the maximum distance allowed in Section 503, the Fire Chief is
authorized to require additional fire protection as specified in Section 901.4.3.
503.2.1 Dimensions is amended to read as follows:
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than
20-feet for single family dwellings and 24-feet for commercial, multifamily and
industrial, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13-feet 6-
inches.
503.2.3 Surface is amended to read as follows:
Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the
imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be with a surface so as to provide all-
weather driving capabilities. Access roads shall be 80,000 Ibs. GVW with a
minimum of AC thickness of .25 feet. In accordance with Section 1410.1, prior to
building construction all locations where structures are to be built shall have fire
apparatus access roads. When temporary fire apparatus access roads are
approved by the chief and provided for use until permanent fire access roads are
installed; the fire apparatus roads shall be an all weather surface for an 80,000
Ibs GVW.
503.2.4 Turning radius is amended to read as follows:
The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road for commercial, multi-
family residential and industrial buildings shall have a turning radius of a
minimum forty-five (45) feet-outside radius. For single-family residential, the
required turning radius of a fire apparatus access roads shall be a minimum of a
thirty-eight (38) feet outside radius.
503.2.5 Dead ends is amended to read as follows:
Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150-feet in length shall be
provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. The maximum
length of a dead end road or cul-de-sac shall not exceed 1320 feet.
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503.2.7 Grade is amended to read as follows:
The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established
by the Fire Chief based on the fire department's apparatus, however, no grade
will exceed 15 percent. Grade transitions shall not exceed the City of Temecula's
Fire Department apparatus maximum approach and departure angles as
determined by the Fire Chief.
Section 503.2.8 is added to read as follows:
503.2.8 Loading areas and passage drop-off areas. On private property,
where fire apparatus access roads are utilized for loading or unloading or are
utilized for passenger drop-off or pick-up, an additional eight (8) feet of width
shall be added to the fire apparatus access road. This width is in addition to the
minimum required access road width.
503.3 Marking is amended to read as follows:
Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved
notices shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or
prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be maintained in a clean
and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to
provide adequate visibility. Fire apparatus access roads shall be identified by
curbs painted red on both the top and face along the entire length of the fire
apparatus access road. The red curbs shall be identified by stenciling "NO
PARKING FIRE LANE" along the top face and side of the curb. Where no curb
exists or a rolled curb is installed, a 6 inch wide red strip or approved posted
signs applied to the full length of the fire apparatus access road shall be installed.
Signs shall be placed every 50-feet.
504.1 Required access is amended to read as follows:
Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the California Building Code
shall be maintained readily accessible for emergency access by the fire
department. An approved access walkway leading from fire apparatus access
roads to exterior openings shall be provided when required by the fire code
official. Finished grade is to be flat and accessible on all sides of the building
were ground ladder access is the only means to reach the highest point on the
building from the exterior. Distance from the building shall be flat and shall be
determined by the Fire Chief. Obstructions will not be placed as to interfere with
ground ladder placement.
505.1 Address numbers is amended to read as follows:
New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building
numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly
legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers
shall contrast with their background. Commercial, multi-family residential and
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industrial buildings shall have a minimum of twelve (12) inch numbers with suite
numbers being a minimum of six (6) inches in size. All suites shall have a
minimum of six (6) inch high letters and/or numbers on both the front and rear
doors. Single family residences and multi-family residential units shall have four
(4) inch letters and/or numbers, as approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau.
EXCEPTION: Building address numbers within the Tourist Retail Core (TRC) of
the Old Town Specific Plan, are permitted to be a minimum of eight (8) inches in
size.
Section 505.3 is added to read as follows:
505.3 Multiple buildings at a single address. Each building shall display its
specific alphabetic or numerical designation that shall be clearly distinguishable
from the fire apparatus access road.
Section 508.1 Required water supply is amended to read as follows:
An approved permanent water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow
for fire protection shall be provided by the developer prior to the commencement
of construction to all premises upon which buildings or portions of buildings are
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. Water supplies for
fire protection and hydrants shall be in accordance with Appendix Band
Appendix C.
508.2.1 Private fire service mains is amended to read as follows:
Private fire service mains and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance
with NFPA 24 and the applicable provisions of NFPA 13, Chapter 10.
508.3 Fire Flow is amended to read as follows:
Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be
determined by Appendix B.
508.5.5 Clear space around hydrants is amended to read as follows:
A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire
hydrants, fire department inlet connections, post indicator valves, OS&Y valves
and other fire department appurtenances.
Section 508.5.6.7 is added to read as follows:
508.5.6.7 Hydrant identification. Hydrant locations shall be identified by the
installation of reflective markers (blue dots).
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Section 508.5.7 is added to read as follows:
508.5.7 Fire Hydrants Size and Outlets. Fire hydrant size and number of
outlets shall be required as determined by the fire code official.
Super Hydrant - Standard
One 4" Outlet, and Two, 2 Yo" Outlets
Super Hydrant - Enhanced
Two 4" Outlets, and One 2 W' Outlet
509.1 Features is amended to read as follows:
Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified as
high-rise buildings by the California Building Code for buildings between 55 to 75
feet in height a fire command center for fire department operations shall be
provided. The Fire Command Center shall be located adjacent to the main lobby
and shall be accessible from fire department vehicular access or as approved by
the Fire Chief. The fire command center shall be separated from the remainder of
the building by not less than a 2-hour fire barrier constructed in accordance with
section 706 of the California Building Code or horizontal assembly constructed in
accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both. The room
shall have direct access from the building exterior at the lowest level of fire
department access and be a minimum of 96 square feet with a minimum
dimension of 8-feet. A layout of the fire command center and all features required
by this section to be contained therein shall be submitted for approval prior to
installation. The fire command center shall comply with NFPA 72 and shall
contain the following features:
1. [No change]
2. [No change]
3. [No change]
4. [No change]
5. [No change]
6. [No change]
7. [No change]
8. [No change]
9. [No change]
10. [No change]
11. [No change]
12. [No change]
13.[No change]
14. [No change]
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15. Fire Command centers shall not be used for the housing of any boiler,
heating unit, generator, combustible storage, or similar hazardous
equipment or storage, mechanical rooms or other areas as determined
by the Fire Chief.
16. Survivability. Interconnecting cables between the Fire Command Center
and the remote control equipment, including all circuits necessary for the
operation of the notification appliances shall be protected from Attack by
Fire.
Section 509.2 is added to read as follows:
509.2 Fire Command Center Identification. The fire command center shall be
identified by permanent easily visible sign stating "Fire Dept. Command Center",
located on the door to the fire command center.
Section 510.2 is added to read as follows:
510.2 Fire sprinkler system riser room. Risers shall not be obstructed in any
manner. The fire system riser is to be provided with eighteen (18) inch clearance
to each side and to the front of the system riser, access shall be provided by
means of a door with the minimum dimensions two (2) feet six (6) inches wide by
six (6) feet eight (8) inches tall from the exterior of the building directly to the riser
as approved by the Chief. The fire system riser room shall not share with any
other equipment (Le., mechanical, electrical, etc.). The main fire alarm control
panel shall also be placed in the riser room.
Section 511 is added to read as follows:
SECTION 511 FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIO SYSTEMS
511.01 Fire Department Emergency Communication System. When required
by the Fire Chief, approved radios, repeaters, relays, antennas, secondary power
source and other equipment as determined shall be provided within buildings to
ensure fire department firefighter radio and data communications provide a
reasonable degree of reliability for emergency services communications from
within certain buildings and structures to and from emergency communications
centers. It is the responsibility of the emergency service provider to get the signal
to and from the building site.
511.02 Scope. The provisions of this article shall apply to new buildings and
structures of construction greater than one-hundred thousand (100,000) square
feet of gross building area or modifications made within any twelve (12) month
period and exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of the existing building(s) or
structure(s), or the use of the property is expanded or enlarged by fifty percent
(50%), which have not received a final inspection prior to the adoption of these
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provisions; and all basements or sub-level parking structures over ten thousand
(10,000) square feet where the design occupant load is greater than fifty (50),
regardless of the occupancy. For the purpose of this section, area separation
walls cannot be used to define separate buildings (See new section 915 in
Chapter 9 on Fire Protection Systems).
511.03 Radio coverage. Except as otherwise provided in this article, no person
shall erect, construct or modify any building or structure or any part thereof, or
cause the same to be done which fails to support adequate radio coverage for
firefighters and police officers. A final inspection shall not be approved for any
building or structure that fails to comply with this requirement. The departments
Communication and Technology units with consideration of the appropriate fire
and law enforcement department, at the time the building permit is issued, shall
determine the frequency range or ranges that must be supported. For the
purpose of this section, adequate radio coverage shall constitute a successful
communications test between the building and the communications centers for all
appropriate emergency service providers for the building.
Section 512 is added to read as follows:
SECTION 512 FIRE DEPARTMENT BREATHING APPARATUS AIR
SYSTEMS.
All buildings having floors used for human occupancy located five (5) stories or
more above or below the lowest level of fire department vehicular access shall be
equipped with an approved breathing apparatus air refilling system. Such system
shall provide an adequate pressurized air supply through permanent piping
system for the replenishment of self contained breathing apparatus carried by fire
suppression, rescue and other personnel in the performance of their duties.
Location and specification of access stations, and the installation of such
breathing apparatus air refilling system shall be made in accordance with the
requirements and standards of the Fire Chief. ( See Chapter 9)
F.
CHAPTER 6
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
Section 601.2 Permits is amended to read as follows:
601.2 Permits. Permits shall be obtained for refrigeration systems, battery
systems, and commercial kitchen hood systems, as set forth in Section 105.6
and 105.7.
Section 601.3 is added to read as follows:
601.3 Construction documents. Construction documents shall be submitted to
the Fire Chief prior to the installation or modification of stationary lead-acid
battery systems, valve-regulated lead-acid battery systems, mechanical
refrigeration and commercial kitchen hoods.
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604.2.15.1 Standby power is amended to read as follows:
An emergency power system shall be provided. Where the emergency system is
a generator set inside a building, the system shall be located in a separate room
enclosed with 2 hour fire barriers or horizontal assemblies constructed in
accordance with the California Building Code or both. System supervision with
manual start and transfer features shall be provided at the fire command center.
604.2.15.1.2 Capacity is amended to read as follows:
The emergency system shall have the capacity and rating that supplies all
equipment required to be operational at the same time. The generating capacity
is not required to be sized to operate all of the connected electrical equipment
simultaneously.
604.2.16.2.1 Emergency Power Loads is amended to read as follows:
Emergency Power Loads. The following are classified as emergency power
loads:
1. Exit signs and means of egress illumination required by Chapter 10:
2. Elevator car lighting.
3. Emergency voice/alarm communications systems.
4. Automatic fire detection systems.
5. Fire alarm systems.
6. Power and lighting for the fire command center.
7. Lighting for mechanical rooms.
8. Electrically powered fire pumps.
9. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof enclosures.
10. Smoke control systems.
11. A selected elevator in each bank.
604.2.15.2.1 Deleted.
604.2.15.2.3 Deleted.
606.8 Refrigerant detectors is amended to read as follows:
Machinery rooms that use refrigerant shall have a detector with audible and
visual alarms. The alarm signaling devices shall comply with the audible and
visual requirements from NFPA72. The detector, or a sampling tube that draws
air into to the detector, shall be located in an area where a refrigerant from a leak
may be expected to concentrate. The alarm shall be actuated at a value not
greater than the corresponding TLV-TWA values shown in the California
Mechanical Code for the refrigerant classification. Detectors and alarms shall be
placed in one or more locations to assure notification of all occupants.
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Section 608.5.3 is added to read as follows:
608.5.3 Spill containment. Each rack of batteries or group of racks shall be
provided with a liquid tight 4 inch spill control barrier which extends at least 1 inch
beyond the battery rack in all directions.
G.
CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Section 901.2.2 is added to read as follows:
901.2.2 As-built documents. Three (3) sets of as built drawings shall be
submitted to the fire department for approval within five (5) working days of the
final acceptance testing.
Section 901.3.1 is added to read as follows:
901.3.1 Modifications. No person shall remove or modify any fire protection
system installed or maintained under the provisions of the California Fire Code
without approval by the Fire Chief and the Building Official.
901.6 Inspection, testing, and maintenance is amended to read as follows:
Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an
operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where
defective. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to ensure that these
requirements are met. Non required fire protection systems and equipment shall
be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. Prior to the removal of any fire
protection system, a permit shall be obtained from the Fire Chief.
902 Definitions is amended as follows:
Definition to be added:
COMMON AREA. For the purposes of ADA compliance for visual notification, a
common area shall be a room, space, or element made available for use of a
restricted group of people (example, occupants of a homeless shelter, the
occupants of an office building, or the guests of such occupants). Common areas
shall include restrooms, hallways, lobbies, meeting and conference rooms,
classrooms, cafeterias, filling and photocopy rooms, employee break rooms,
open office areas exceeding 300 square feet, examination and treatment rooms,
and similar areas that are not used solely as employee work areas. Mechanical,
electrical and telephone closets, janitor closets, and similar non-occupied spaces
that are not common areas or assigned work areas are not required to have
visual alarm devices.
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903.2 Where required is amended to read as follows:
Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in all occupancies and
locations greater than 3,600 square feet or any structure having a fire flow
requirement of 1,500 gpm or more.
Exceptions:
1. [No change]
2. [No change]
3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for U occupancies, so long as the
structure is used as storage barns ("pole barns") housing no persons
or animals, open on all sides, and when separated from all other
structures or improvements by at least 60 feet, and when also away
from all property lines by at least 60 feet, an exemption to the
requirement to install an automatic fire sprinkler system may be made
by the Fire Chief or his or her designee, in their sole discretion, when
the finding is made, in writing, by such official that such exemption will
in no way diminish the safety or increase the risk to the public, and
after the official has also determined that there is no reasonable
likelihood that a fire in and affecting such pole barn could pose
unreasonable threats to adjacent improvements, whether on or off the
parcel the pole barn is located upon.
4. All new tenants and new occupancies hereafter constructed, which
exceeds the fire area square footage of 3,600 square feet or requiring
a fire flow of 1,500 gallons per minute shall have an approved
automatic fire sprinkler system installed throughout therein.
5. All existing occupancies to which additions are made, where either the
addition itself or the building and the addition in total exceeds the fire
area square footage of 3,600 square feet or requiring a fire flow of
1,500 gallons per minute shall have an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system installed throughout therein.
6. Change of Use or Occupancy that exceeds the fire area square
footage of 3,600 square feet or requiring a fire flow of 1,500 gallons per
minute shall have an approved automatic fire sprinkler system installed
throughout therein.
903.2.10.1 Stories and basements without openings is amended to read as
follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in every story or basement of all
buildings where the area exceeds 1500 square feet regardless of the exterior
openings.
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903.2.10.1.1 Opening dimension and access is amended to read as follows:
Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 36 inches. Such
openings shall be accessible to the fire department from the exterior and shall
not be obstructed in a manner that the fire fighter or rescue cannot be
accomplished from the exterior.
903.3.7 Fire department connections is amended to read as follows:
The location of the fire department connections shall be approved and be located
within 50-feet of a public or approved fire hydrant.
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms is amended to read as follows:
All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps,
tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow
switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised regardless of
the number of sprinkler heads including interior and exterior valves regardless of
location or floor.
Subsection 903.4.1.1 is added to read as follows:
903.4.1.1 Duct Detectors. Duct detectors in individual tenant spaces of multi
tenant buildings shall be powered from the main building alarm power supply.
Subsection 903.4.1.2 is added to read as follows:
903.4.1.2 Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). The main fire alarm control panel
shall be located in the same room as, and sharing the same access as the fire
sprinkler riser.
Subsection 903.4.1.3 is added to read as follows:
903.4.1.3 Pull Station. A minimum of one (1) manual pull station shall be
provided at each automatic fire sprinkler system riser location.
Subsection 903.4.4 is added to read as follows:
903.4.4 Notification device. New tenant spaces and new occupancy buildings
shall require alarm notification devices. For multi tenant buildings an alarm
notification device shall be placed in each suite. For existing buildings with new
tenants an alarm notification device shall be required in each tenant space. For
existing buildings that are not equipped with a fire alarm system or sprinkler
monitoring system, new tenants or owners shall be required to install the
appropriate type of alarm system.
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903.4.3 Floor control valves is amended to read as follows:
Approved supervised indication control valves shall be provided at the point of
connection to the riser on each floor in all buildings. Valve locations will be
determined and approved by the Fire Chief.
Section 905.3.11 is added to read as follows:
905.3.11 High-rise building standpipes. Standpipe risers shall be combination
standpipe/sprinkler risers using a minimum pipe size of 6 inch. Shut-off valves
and water-flow devices shall be provided on each floor at the sprinkler system
connection to each standpipe. Two, four-way fire department connections serving
combination systems shall be separated from each other and located at opposite
sides of the building or as determined by the Fire Chief. At least one of the fire
department connections shall be connected to the riser above a riser isolation
valve.
907.2.19 Underground buildings is amended to read as follows:
All underground buildings shall be equipped throughout with a manual fire alarm
system, including an emergency voice/alarm communication system installed in
accordance with section 907.2.12.2.
908.3 Highly toxic and toxic materials is amended to read as follows:
Where required by Section 3704.2.2.10, for indoor storage and use of highly toxic
and toxic compressed gases a gas detection system shall be provided to detect
the presence of gas at or below the permissible exposure limit (PEL) or ceiling
limit of the gas for which detection is provided. The system shall be capable of
monitoring the discharge from the treatment system at or below one-half the
immediately dangerous to life and health (1DLH) limit.
Exception: A gas-detection system is not required for toxic gases when the
physiological warning threshold level for the gas is at a level below the accepted
PEL for the gas.
908.3.1,908.3.2 and 908.3.3 are added to read as follows:
908.3.1 Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and
transmit a signal to a constantly attended control station when a short-term
hazard condition is detected. The alarm shall be both visible and audible and
shall provide warning both inside and outside the area where areas where gas is
detected. The audible alarm shall be distinct from all other alarms.
Exception: Signal transmission to a constantly attended control station is not
required when not more than one cylinder of highly toxic or toxic gas is stored.
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908.3.2 Shutoff of gas supply. The gas detection system shall automatically
close the shutoff valve at the source on gas supply piping and tubing related to
the system being monitored for whichever gas is detected.
Exception: Automatic shutdown is not required for reactors utilized for the
production of highly toxic or toxic compressed eases where such reactors are:
1. Operated at pressures less than 15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig)
(103.4 kPa)
2. Constantly attended.
3. Provided with readily accessible emergency shut-off valves.
908.3.3 Valve closure. The automatic closure of shutoff valves shall be in
accordance with the following:
1. When the gas-detection sampling point initiating the gas detection system
alarm is within a gas cabinet exhausted enclosure, the shutoff valve in the gas
cabinet or exhausted enclosure for the specific gas detected shall automatically
close.
2. Where the gas-detection sampling point initialing the gas detection system
alarm is within a gas room and compressed gas containers are not in gas
cabinets or exhausted enclosures, the shutoff valves on all gas lines for the
specific gas detected shall automatically close.
3. Where the gas-detection sampling point initiating the gas detection system
alarm is within a piping distribution manifold enclosure, the shutoff valve for the
compressed container of specific gas detected supplying the manifold shall
automatically close.
Exception: When the gas-detection sampling point initiation the gas detection
system alarm is at a use location or within a gas valve enclosure of a branch line
down-stream of a piping distribution manifold, the shutoff valve in the gas valve
enclosure for the branch line located in the piping distribution manifold enclosure
shall automatically close.
908.4 Ozone gas generator rooms is amended to read as follows:
Ozone gas generator rooms shall be equipped with a continuous gas-detection
system that will shut off the generator and sound a local alarm when
concentrations above the PEL occur.
908.6 Refrigerant systems is amended to read as follows:
Machinery rooms shall contain a refrigerant detector with an audible and visual
alarm. The detector, or a sampling, tube that draws air to the detector shall be
located in an area where refrigerant from a leak will concentrate. The alarm shall
be actuated at a value not greater than the corresponding TLV- TWA values for
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the refrigerant classification indicated in the California Mechanical Code.
Detectors and alarms shall be placed in approved locations.
909.1.1 is added to read as follows:
909.1.1 High rise buildings. When required by the Fire Chief an approved
smoke control system shall be installed for high-rise buildings in accordance to
section 909.
912.2.1 Visible location is amended to read as follows:
Fire department connections shall be located on the front access side of
buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire
department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the fire code official. The
location of fire department connections shall be approved and installed as
follows:
1. Within 50-feet of an approved roadway or driveway and arranged so that hose
lines can be readily attached to the inlets without interference from any nearby
objects including buildings, fences, posts, plantings, or other fire department
connections and or otherwise approved by the Fire Chief.
2. With in 50-feet of an approved hydrant.
3. So that the inlet height shall not be less than 36 inches or more than 48 inches
above grade.
4. Guard posts or other approved means may be required to protect fire
department inlet connections from vehicular damage.
914.5 Underground buildings is amended to read as follows:
914.5 Underground buildings. Underground buildings shall comply with
sections 914.5.1 through 914.5 and windowless buildings with a total floor area of
5000 square feet shall comply with sections 914.5.2 through 914.5.6
Section 915 is added to read as follows:
SECTION 915 FIREFIGHTER AIR SYSTEMS.
915.1 Scope. The design, installation, and maintenance of firefighter air systems
shall be in accordance with this section.
915.2 Required installations. A firefighter air system shall be installed in the
following buildings:
1. Buildings classified as high-rise in accordance with the City of Temecula Fire
Department Ordinance and the California Building Code.
2. Underground structures that are two or more floors below grade with an area
greater than 10,000 square feet.
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915.3 Permits, plans, and fees.
915.3.1 Permits. A permit is required to install or modify a firefighter air system.
915.3.2 Plans. Prior to the installation of a firefighter air system, a minimum of
two sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Fire Department for
review and approval. Plans shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements
of this section and shall include calculations prepared by a registered
professional engineer demonstrating that the design criteria for all pressure
containing components is satisfied plus a minimum safety factor of 25%. The
plans submittal shall also include specifications for the tubing, fittings, and
manufacturer data sheets for valves, pressure regulators, pressure relief devices,
gauges, RIC universal air connections and cylinder filling hoses.
915.3.3 Contractor qualification. The firefighter air system shall be installed by
California State licensed contractors. Proof of licensure shall be provided with the
plan submittal.
915.4 Design criteria.
915.4.1 The system shall be designed to fill, at each interior cylinder filling panel
one 66 standard cubic foot compressed breathing air cylinder to a maximum
pressure of 3,000 and 4,500 PSIG.
915.4.2 The filling operation shall be completed in not more than two minutes
upon connection of the cylinder to the fill hose.
915.4.3 The minimum design flow of the breathing air piping system shall be
calculated using two interior cylinder filling panels operating simultaneously and
located at the highest level above the fire department access.
915.5 Operating pressure. All components used in the system shall be rated to
operate at a minimum pressure of 5,000 PSIG at 70oF.
915.6 Marking. System piping, gauges, valves and air outlets shall be clearly
marked by means of steel or plastic labels or tags indicating their function.
Markings used for piping systems shall consist of the content's name and include
a direction of flow arrow. Markings shall be provided at each valve; at wall, floor
or ceiling penetrations; at each change of direction; and at a minimum of every
20 feet (6096 mm) or fraction thereof throughout the piping system.
915.7 Base Station exterior fire department connection panel and enclosure.
915.7.1 Location. A fire department connection panel shall be attached to the
building or on a remote monument at the exterior of the building. The panel shall
be secured inside of a weather resistant enclosure. The panel shall be within 50
feet (15240 mm) of an approved roadway or driveway, or other location approved
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by the Fire Department. The enclosure shall be visible and accessible on
approach to the building.
915.7.2 Construction. The fire department connection panel shall be installed in
a cabinet constructed of minimum 18-gauge carbon steel. When constructed of
steel, the cabinet shall be provided with coating to protect the cabinet from
corrosion. When the enclosure is constructed of non-metallic materials, the
enclosure shall be resistant to ultraviolet and infrared solar radiation.
915.7.3 Vehicle protection. When the panel is located in an area subject to
vehicle traffic, impact protection shall be provided in accordance with this Code.
915.7.4 Base Station enclosure marking. The front of the Air Substation
immediately below to the next substation above the Air Base Station.
1. The fill hoses and isolation valves shall be installed between the air bottle
connection line and the fresh air supply.
2. Excess bleed valves shall be located between the air bottle fill hose and the
next Air Substation.
3. When multiple bottle fill hoses are required at a single Air Substation, the air
supply lines shall be identified as 4500 psig pressure and 3000 psig pressure
and shall be controlled by a single valve between the air supply and air bottle.
The SCBA fill
hoses shall be designed with RIC UAC fittings. A protective cap to be provided
for each hose.
4. Mechanical supports for piping, hoses, gauges and pressure components,
shall be designed and built to provide a solid rigid structure.
915.8.6 Cylinder filling hose. The design of the cabinet shall provide a means
for storing the hose to prevent kinking. When the hose is coiled, the brackets
shall be installed so that the hose bend radius is maintained at 4 inches or
greater. The discharge outlet of each cylinder filling hose shall have a female RIC
UAC. The female fitting shall be designed to connect to a male RIC UAC. The
assembled RIC UAC shall meet the construction, performance and dimensional
requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open Circuit Self-Contained Apparatus
for Fire and Emergency Services, 2002 Edition, Section 6.4.
915.8.7 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the
system, each panel cover shall be maintained locked by an approved means.
915.9 Installation of components.
915.9.1 Pressure monitoring switch. An electric low pressure monitoring switch
shall be installed in the piping system to monitor the air pressure. The pressure
switch shall be connected to the building's fire alarm system. The pressure
switch shall transmit a supervisory signal when the pressure of the breathing air
system is less than 3,000 PSIG at 700 F, + 100 PSIG. If the building is not
equipped with a fire alarm system, activation of the pressure switch shall activate
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an audible alarm located at the building's main entrance. A weather resistant sign
shall be provided adjacent to the audible alarm stating "FIREFIGHTER AIR
SYSTEM - LOW AIR PRESSURE ALARM." The lettering shall be in a
contrasting color and the letters shall be a minimum of 2 inches high with 3/8-
inch brush stroke.
915.9.2 Tubing. Piping shall be constructed of stainless steel or other approved
materials that are compatible with breathing air. The use of nonmetallic materials
shall be compatible with breathing air. When stainless steel tubing is used, it
shall meet ASTM A-269 , Grade 316 or an equal standard. Stainless steel fitting
shall be a minimum .375 inches (9.5 mm) outside diameter x .065 inches (1.6
mm) wall Grade 316 fully annealed seamless. Stainless steel fittings shall be at
least Grade 316 and meet the requirements of ASTM A-479 or equal. Routing of
tubing and bends shall be such as to protect the tubing from mechanical
damage.
915.9.3 Support. Piping shall be supported at maximum intervals of 5 feet (1524
mm). Individual tubing clamps and mounting components shall be mechanically
secured to the building support-members in accordance with manufacturers
specifications.
915.9.4 Fittings. Fittings shall be constructed of stainless steel or other
approved materials that are compatible with breathing air. The use of nonmetallic
materials shall be compatible with breathing air. Stainless steel fittings shall be at
least Grade 316 and meet the requirements of ASTM A-479 or an equal
standard.
915.9.5 Prohibition. The use of carbon steel, iron pipe, malleable iron, high
strength gray iron, or alloy steel is prohibited.
915.10 System assembly requirements. The system shall be all welded system
except where the tubing joints are readily accessible and at the individual air fill
panels. When mechanical high-pressure tube fittings are used, they shall be
approved for the type of materials to be joined and rated for the maximum
pressure of the system.
Welding procedures shall meet ASME B31.1-1989, Part 4 and Chapter V (Exhibit
VI). Prior to and during the welding of sections of tubing, a continuous, regulated
dry nitrogen or argon purge at three PSIG shall be maintained to eliminate
contamination with products of the oxidation or welding flux. The purge shall
commence a minimum of 2 minutes prior to welding operations and continue until
the welded joint is at ambient temperature 600 - 800F (15.50 - 26.60C).
915.11 Prevention of contamination. The installing contractor shall ensure that,
at all times, the system components are not exposed to contaminants, including
but not limited to, oils, solvents, dirt and construction materials. When
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contamination of system components has occurred, the affected component shall
not be installed in the system.
915.12 Testing and inspection.
915.12.1 Testing. Following fabrication, assembly, and installation of the piping
distribution system, exterior connection panel and interior cylinder fill panels, the
Fire Department shall witness the pneumatic testing of the complete system at a
minimum test pressure of 5,500 PSI using oil free dry air, nitrogen or argon. A
minimum 24 hour pneumatic or hydrostatic test shall be performed. During this
test all fittings, joints and system components shall be inspected for leaks. A
solution compatible with the system component materials shall be used on each
joint and fitting. Any defects in the system or leaks detected shall be documented
on an inspection report, repaired or replaced. As an alternate, a pressure decay
test in accordance with ASME B31.3 is allowed. A test of the low pressure
monitoring switch shall be performed. Each air fill panel shall be tested for
compatibility with the fire department's SCBA RIC UAC. The pipe or tubing
manufacturer mill report shall be provided to the Fire Department.
915.12.2 A minimum of two samples shall be taken from separate air fill panels
and submitted to an independent certified gas analysis laboratory to verify the
system's cleanliness and that the air is certified as breathing air. The laboratory
shall submit a written report of the analysis to the Fire Department documenting
that the breathing air complies with this section.
915.12.3 During the period of air quality analysis, the air fill panel inlet shall be
secured so that no air can be introduced into the system and each air fill panel
shall be provided with a sign stating "AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS IN PROGRESS,
DO NOT FILL OR USE ANY AIR FROM THIS SYSTEM." This sign shall be a
minimum of 8 % X 11 inches (215 mm x 279 mm) with minimum of 1 inch (25.4
mm) lettering.
915.12.4 Inspection. Annually, the breathing air within the system shall be
inspected in accordance with this section. Annually one air sample shall be taken
and certified as breathing air in accordance with the section. The laboratory test
results shall be maintained available for review by the Fire Department.
915.13 System acceptance and certification. Prior to the final acceptance of
the air system, the building owner shall provide for the testing and certification of
the system. As a minimum, this shall include; verifying the system's compatibility
with the fire department's SCBA apparatus, the system's ability to maintain 5,000
PSI working pressure, the operability of the low pressure monitoring switch and
that the system's air quality complies with the requirements of section 915.12.
Prior to final acceptance, the building owner shall provide the Fire Department
with written verification of a testing and certification contract. Upon satisfactory
completion of all tests and verification of air quality, the system shall be
considered complete.
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CHAPTER 11
AVIATION FACILITIES
1103.8 is added to read as follows:
1103.8 Drip pans. Drip pans shall be provided under the engines of all aircraft
stored or parked in any hanger where the leakage of engines fuels, lubricants or
hydraulic oils occurs.
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CHAPTER 22
MOTOR FUEL DISPENSING FACILITIES AND
REPAIR GARAGES
2201.1 Scope is amended to read as follows:
Automotive motor fuel-dispensing facilities, marine motor fuel-dispensing
facilities, fleet vehicle motor fuel-dispensing facilities and repair garages shall be
in accordance with this chapter and the California Building Code, California
Plumbing Code and the California Mechanical Code. Such operations shall
include both operations that are accessible to the public and private operations.
For provisions relating to the transfers of flammable and combustible liquids
directly from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles located at
commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments, see
section 3406.5.4.5
2202.1 Definitions is amended by adding definitions to read as follows:
MOTOR VEHICLE. Includes, but is not limited to, a vehicle, machine, tractor,
trailer or semi-trailer, or any combination thereof, propelled or drawn by
mechanical power and used upon the highways in the transportation of
passengers or property. It does not include a vehicle, locomotive or car operated
exclusively on a rail or rails, or a trolley bus operated by electric power derived
from a fixed overhead wire, furnishing local passenger transportation similar to
street-railway service. The term "motor vehicle" also includes freight containers
or cargo tank used, or intended for use, in connection with motor vehicles. 49
CFR Pt. 171.8 (October 2002).
MOTOR VEHICLE, UNATTENDED. A motor vehicle where the driver cannot see
the motor vehicle or hear noises in or near the motor vehicle.
Exceptions
1. Necessary absence in connection with loading and unloading the motor
vehicle.
2. Stops for meals during the day or night, if the point of parking is well lighted.
3. When in case of accident or emergency, the driver must leave to obtain
assistance.
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2203.2 Emergency disconnect switches last sentence is amended to read as
follows:
Signs shall be provided in approved locations and letters shall not be less than 3
inches (76.2 mm) in height and % inches (12.7 mm) in stroke.
2204.4.1 Approved containers required is amended to read as follows:
Class I, II and IliA liquids shall not be dispensed into a portable container unless
such container is of approved material and construction, and has a tight closure
with screwed or spring-loaded cover so designed that the contents can be
dispensed without spilling. Liquids shall not be dispensed into portable tanks or
cargo tanks. It shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale or distribute any container
for the storage and/or handling of flammable liquids, unless such container has
been approved for such purpose under applicable provisions of this code.
2206.2.2 Above-ground tanks located inside buildings is amended to read as
follows:
Above-ground tanks for the storage of Class I, II and IliA liquid fuels are allowed
to be located in buildings. Such tanks shall be located in special enclosures
complying with Section 2206.2.6, in a liquid storage room or a liquid storage
warehouse complying with Chapter 34.
Exceptions
1. Above-ground tanks listed and labeled as protected above-ground tanks
containing Class I flammable liquids and having an individual capacity not
exceeding 120 gallons (454 I)
2. Above-ground tanks listed and labeled as protected above-ground tanks
containing Class II or iliA combustible liquids and having and individual capacity
not exceeding 240 gallons (906 I).
2206.2.3 Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade is amended to
read as follows:
Above ground tanks shall not be used for the storage of Class I, II or iliA liquid
motor fuels except as provided by this section.
1. Above-ground tanks used for above-ground storage of Class II or iliA shall be
listed and labeled as protected above-ground tanks and be in accordance with
Chapter 34. Tank locations shall be in accordance with Table 2206.2.3.
2. Tanks containing Class I liquids shall not exceed 12,000 gallons in individual
capacity or 12,000 gallons in aggregate capacity. Tanks containing Class II or
IliA liquid fuels shall not exceed 12,000 gallons in individual capacity or 48,000 in
aggregate capacity. The total maximum aggregate quantity of all flammable and
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combustible liquids in above-ground storage tanks shall not exceed 48,000
gallons
2206.2.4.1 Tank capacity limits is amended to read as follows:
Tanks storing Class I liquids at an individual site shall be limited to a maximum
individual capacity of 12,000 gallons and an aggregate capacity of 12,000
gallons. Tanks storing Class II and iliA liquids at an individual site shall be limited
to a maximum individual capacity of 12,000 gallons and an aggregate capacity of
48,00 gallons.
2206.2.4.2 Fleet vehicle motor fuel-dispensing facilities is amended to read
as follows:
Vaulted tanks storing Class II and Class iliA liquids at a fleet vehicle motor fuel-
dispensing facility shall be limited to a maximum individual capacity of 20,000
gallons and an aggregate capacity of 80,000 gallons or as approved by the Fire
Chief.
2209.3.4 is added to read as follows:
2209.3.4 Overhead lines. The proximity to overhead lines shall be not less than
50 feet from vertical plane below the nearest overhead wire of an electric trolley,
train or bus line; and not less than 5 feet from the vertical plane below the
nearest overhead electrical wire.
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CHAPTER 23
HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
2301.3 Construction documents, item 7, is amended to read as follows:
7. Location and classification of commodities in accordance with Section 2303
and NFPA 13. Materials listed within each commodity classification is assumed
to be unmodified for improved combustibility characteristics. Use of flame-
retarding modifiers or the physical form of the material could change the
classification. See Section 2303.7 for classification of Group A, Band C plastics.
2306.4.1, 2306.4.2, and 2306.4.3 are added to read as follows:
2306.4.1 Sprinkler design in warehouses. The automatic sprinkler systems
designed for the protection of Group M and S occupancies containing high pile
storage or high challenge commodities over an area equal to or greater than
2,500 ft.>, and for the protection of hazardous materials stored more than one
pallet high in Group M, S or H occupancies shall be in accordance with this
section. This section does not apply to miscellaneous storage within the scope of
NFPA 13.
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2306.4.2 Minimum Requirements for client leased or occupant owned
warehouses. The design of an automatic sprinkler system for client leased or
occupant owned buildings containing high pile storage shall be based on the
requirements of NFPA 13. The responsible Fire Protection Engineer shall
perform a survey of the building to determine commodity classification, storage
configuration, building height and other information related to the development of
an appropriate sprinkler system design. The Engineer shall also make
reasonable efforts to meet with the building owner or operator to understand
seasonal or customer related fluctuations to the stored commodities, storage
height, and configuration. The sprinkler design shall be based on the most
demanding requirements determined through the onsite survey and discussions
with the building owner or operator. Technical Report shall clearly define the
basis for determining the commodity and sprinkler design selection, along with
how the cor:nmodities will be isolated or separated, and the referenced design
document(s), including NFPA 13 or the current applicable Factory Mutual Data
Sheets. If a specific fire test is used as the basis of design, a copy of the fire test
report shall be provided at the time of plan review.
2306.4.3 Identification of sprinkler system capabilities and limitations. An
adhesive label shall be permanently installed at or adjacent to each sprinkler
riser. When a building contains more than four risers, the sign shall be located at
an approved location inside the building. When sprinkler risers are located
outside of the building, the sign shall be stamped metal. The minimum sign
dimension is 6-inches high by 4-inches wide. The sign shall specify the
capabilities and limitations of the automatic sprinkler system. The sign shall
include the following information:
1. The design base or basis, including the edition used.
2. A statement indicating if the sprinkler design is control mode density area
method, control mode specific application, suppression mode, or any
combination thereof.
3. When used, all of the storage conditions stipulated NFPA 13 for Special
Designs.
4. The maximum storage height.
5. The minimum required aisle width.
6. If storage is in racks, the maximum rack width and minimum transverse
and longitudinal flue widths.
7. Commodities that can be protected by the automatic sprinkler system.
8. Commodities that cannot be protected by the automatic sprinkler system.
9. Limits on storage heights of idle wood and plastic storage.
10. Limits on storage heights of miscellaneous Group A plastic, tire and rolled
paper storage.
11. Locations where in-rack sprinklers are required.
12. Locations where horizontal and/or vertical barriers are required.
13. Information explaining the manufacturer, sprinkler identification number, k-
factor, and operating temperature of the overhead sprinklers protecting the
high pile storage.
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2306.6 Building access is amended to read as follows:
Building access roads shall be provided within 150 feet of all portions of the
exterior walls of buildings used for high-piled storage.
2306.6.1.1 Number of doors required is amended to read as follows:
A minimum of one access door shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet or
fraction thereof, of the exterior walls.
2308.3 Flue spaces is amended to read as follows:
Flue spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 2308.3. Required flue
spaces shall be maintained. In double row racks a palleUcommodity stop shall be
provided along the longitudinal flue space at each level. The stop shall be steel
or other ferrous material Yo" thick and in the mounted position shall extend a
minimum of 4-inches above the shelves or cross member, or other method
approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
2308.4 Column protection is amended to read as follows:
Steel building columns shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 13.
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CHAPTER 25
TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE
2501.3 is added to read as follows:
2501.3 Site plans. At the time of permit application for storing tires outdoors, a
site plan shall be submitted to the fire code official identifying the location and
dimensions of tire storage areas, tire pile dimensions and height, distance from
buildings and property lines, width and location of aisles, and fire apparatus
access roads
2505.1 Individual piles is amended to read as follows:
Tire storage shall be restricted to individual piles that are 20 feet wide by 150 feet
long. Piles shall not exceed 10 feet in height. Tires shall be placed on solid, level
ground.
2505.7 Location of storage. Outdoor waste tire storage shall not be located
under bridges, elevated trestles, elevated roadways or elevated railroads.
2505.8 Dead-end aisles. No dead-end aisles shall be allowed within the facility.
2505.9 Stacking. The method of stacking shall be solid piles in an orderly stable
array to be determined by the Fire Chief.
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CHAPTER 27
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL
PROVISIONS
2701.1 Scope is amended by deleting Exception 8.
2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) is amended to
read as follows:
Where required by Sections 105.6 and 105.7 an application for a permit shall
include an HMIS, such as SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act of 1986) Title III, Tier II Report, and/or The City of Temecula Fire Department
Chemical Classification Reporting Package. A permit shall be completed and
approved prior to approval of architectural and system plans, and/or storage, use
or handling of chemicals on the premises. The HMIS for the City of Temecula
Fire Department shall include the following information:
1. Common or Trade Name: This is the name of the chemical or product as it
appears on the container label.
2. Chemical Name(s) and %: This is the technical name for the pure
chemical. If the chemical is a mixture, list the components of the mixture
with their percentaoe composition. If it is a pure chemical, list, the percent
concentration, e.g. sulfuric acid--50%.
3. CAS number: The Chemical Abstract number can sometimes be found on
the Material Safety Data Sheet. If not, a chemical manual should provide
this information. A CAS number must be provided for each component of
mixtures.
4. Material form: Is the product a solid, liquid or gas? Solids shall be
reported in pounds, liquid reported in gallons, and gases reported in cubic
feet. Liquefied petroleum gases and cryogenic liquids must be converted
to gallons.
Aerosols must be reported in pounds and classified as Level 1, 2, or 3
based on the flammability of the propellant and the product. However, the
quantity of nonflammable/combustible components in the aerosol must be
reported in gallons, e.g., .016 gallons (2 ounces) of tetramethrin in
"Combat Fogger", the .016 gallons of tetramethrin must also be included
in the summary for that/those hazard class(es).
5. Quantity Stored: The amount in storage within unopened containers in the
building or area.
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6. Quantity in Use: The amount in use in the process/dispensing area(s) of
the building. Also, indicate whether the amount in use is in an open or
closed system(s)
7. Location: Is the product in a cabinet, lab room, high-piled rack system,
open vat, etc.
8. Hazard Class(es): All hazard classifications for the chemical must be
listed. There may be several applicable classifications.
9. A color coded floor plan is required with all hazardous materials inventory
statement reports. The floor plan must show locations of all the chemicals
being stored, whether they are in use, storage or packaged for retail sales.
The floor plan needs to be color coded for the different chemicals that are
stored. If the commodities are stored on racks, please show the racks on
the floor plan with the commodity location on the racks.
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CHAPTER 30
COMPRESSED GASSES
3001.2 Permits is amended to read as follows:
Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and 105.7.
3001.3 is added to read as follows:
3001.3 Construction documents. Construction documents shall be submitted to
the fire code official for approval prior to the installation or modification of
compressed gas systems.
3006.2 Interior supply location is amended to read as follows:
Medical gases shall be stored in areas dedicated to the storage of such gases
without other storage or uses. Where containers of medical gases are stored in
quantities greater than the maximum allowable quantity inside buildings, they
shall be in a 1-hour exterior room, a 1-hour interior room or a gas cabinet in
accordance with Section 3006.2.1, 3006.2.2 or 3006.2.3.
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CHAPTER 31
CORROSIVE MATERIALS
3101.2 Permits is amended to read as follows:
Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.6 and
105.7.
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3101.3 is added to read as follows:
3101.3 Construction documents. Prior to the installation or modification of
piping, systems or tanks containing corrosive materials or the installation or
modification of storage rooms for corrosive materials, construction documents
shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction for approval. The
construction documents shall be sealed and signed by a qualified California
Registered Professional Engineer.
o.
CHAPTER 34
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
3404.3.6.1 Container type is amended to read as follows:
Containers for Class I liquids shall be metal.
Exception: In sprinklered buildings, an aggregate quantity of 120 gallons (454 L)
of water-miscible Class IB and Class IC liquids is allowed in nonmetallic
containers, each having a capacity of 16 ounces (0.473 L) or less. Plastic
containers may be used for Class II and III Liquids only when Individual
containers are:
1. Stored less than 5 feet high; or
2. Confined to box bins protected by automatic sprinklers with in racks.
3406.5.4.5, items 6,12, 17, and 24 are amended as follows:
6. Mobile fueling shall not take place within 15 feet (4572 mm) of buildings,
property lines of combustible storage or storm drains.
12. Absorbent materials, nonwater-absorbent pads capable of absorbing a
minimum of 16 gallons (16 L), a 10-foot-long (3048 mm) containment
boom, an approved container with lid, a non metallic shovel and a storm
drain spill kit shall be provided to mitigate a minimum 5-gallon (19 L)
fuel spill.
17. Fuel dispensing is prohibited within 15 feet of any source of ignition.
24. The fire code official and other appropriate authorities shall be notified
without delay by the fuel delivery operator, when a reportable spill or
unauthorized discharge occurs or when any spill or accident release,
inside or outside of a building could present a fire or life safety hazard.
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CHAPTER 35
FLAMMABLE GASES
3501.2 Permits is amended to read as follows:
Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and 105.7.
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3501.3 is added to read as follows:
3501.3 Construction documents. Prior to the installation or modification of
piping, systems or tanks containing flammable gases or the installation or
modification of storage rooms for flammable gases, construction documents shall
be submitted to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval. The construction
documents shall be sealed and signed by a qualified California Registered
Professional Engineer.
3502.1 is amended by adding a definition to read as follows:
METAL HYDRIDE STORAGE SYSTEM - A system for the storage of hydrogen
gas absorbed in solid material.
3503.1.7 and 3503.1.7.1 are added to read as follows:
3503.1.7 Hydrogen gas absorbed in solids. The hazard classification of the
metal hydride storage system, as required by Section 2701.2.2, shall be based
on the hydrogen stored without regard to the metal hydride content.
3503.1.7.1 Listed system. Metal hydride storage systems shall be listed for the
application and designed in a manner that prevents the removal of the metal
hydride.
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CHAPTER 38
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
3801.2 Permits is amended to read as follows:
Distributors shall not fill an LP-gas container for which a construction permit is
required until the installation has been inspected and approved by the fire code
official.
3801.2.1 and 3803.2.3 are added to read as follows:
3801.2.1 Operational permit. An operational permit is required to operate a
LP-Gas installation with an aggregate water capacity of more than 2,000 gallons
or to use an open flame (flare) to dispose of LP Gas from a container.
3803.2.3 Idle cylinders. Cylinders in storage awaiting use shall be stored
outside of Group A occupancies.
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Appendix B
B104.2 Area separation is amended to read as follows:
Portions of buildings which are separated by fire walls without openings,
constructed in accordance with the California Building Code, may be considered
as separate fire flow area calculations.
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings is amended to read as follows:
The minimum fire-flow requirements for one- and two-family dwellings having a
fire flow calculation area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet shall be 1,000
gallons per minute. Fire flow and flow duration for dwellings having a fire flow
calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet shall not be less than 1,500 gpm
@ 20 psi residual pressure for a 2 hour duration. Fire hydrant locations and
distribution shall be in accordance with Appendix C.
B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings is amended to
read as follows:
The minimum fire flow and flow duration for Commercial, Retail and Multi Family
buildings shall have water mains capable of delivering a fire flow of not less than
4,000 gpm @ 20psi residual pressure for a 4-hour duration. Fire hydrant
locations and distribution shall be in accordance with Appendix C.
B105.3 Industrial Buildings. Industrial developments shall have water mains
capable of delivering a fire flow of not less than 6,000 gpm @ 20psi residual
pressure for a 4-hour duration. Fire hydrant locations and distribution shall be in
accordance with Appendix C.
Appendix C
C102.1 Fire hydrant locations is amended to read as follows:
Fire hydrants shall be provided at street intersection and along required fire
apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets. Fire hydrants used or
installed for the frontage requirements as stated by Table C105.1 shall be on the
building side of fire department access roads and adjacent public streets.
Table C105.1 Footnote c is amended to read as follows:
Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not
needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems super fire hydrants
shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation
hazards. Water mains serving one and two-family residential developments,
super fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 500 feet along the
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tract boundary for transportation hazards. Water mains serving multi-family,
commercial and industrial developments, super or enhanced fire hydrants as
determined by the Fire Chief shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 350 feet
of frontage for transportation hazards.
15.16.030 Penalties for violation of Chapter 15.16.
Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating any provision or to failing to
comply with any of the requirements of this Chapter or any of the Codes hereby
adopted, shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapters 1.20, 1.21 and 1.24 of
the Temecula Municipal Code. Each and every person, firm, partnership, or corporation
shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any portion
thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter or the Codes
hereby adopted is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership
or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefore as provided in this Chapter.
15.16.040 Civil remedies available.
The violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter or any of the Codes hereby
adopted shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the City through civil process
by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or in any other
manner provided by law for the abatement of such nuisances.
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Section 2. Severability. The City Council declares that, should any provision,
section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance or the Codes hereby adopted be
rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction,
or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections,
paragraphs, sentences and words of this Ordinance and the Codes hereby adopted
shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause the same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Temecula this 2th day of November, 2007.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan W. Jones, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 07-16 was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading
at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Temecula on the 6th day of November,
2007, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City
of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 2ih day of November, 2007, by the following
vote:
AYES: 3
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2
ABSTAIN: 0
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