HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-14 CC Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 10-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNGL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2010 EDITION
OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE BASED ON THE 2009
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY, REGULATING
AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARD OF LIFE AND PROPERTY
FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE
STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM
CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE
OCCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY
OF TEMECULA, INCLUDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES
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 Chapter 15.16 of the Temecula Municipal Code is hereby repealed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.
The City of Temecula hereby adopts by reference the 2009 Edition of the
International Fire Code, California Fire Code 2010 Edition, as set forth in Part 9
of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including Appendix Chapter 4,
Appendix Chapters, B, BB, C, CC and H, the International Fire Code and
California Fire Code Standards as adopted by the State, and the same shall be
collectively known as the Fire Code of the City of Temecula. The provisions of
the International Fire Code, International Fire Code Appendices, International
Fire Code Standards and California Fire Code, and Chapter 7A for materials and
construction methods for exterior wild fire exposure, as appropriate, shall apply to
all incorporated areas of the City of Temecula through ratification.
15.16.020 Amendments.
The following amendments, additions, and deletions are made to the
International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, and the California Fire Code, 2010 Edition,
as adopted by this Chapter:
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CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
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:
2. To store, handle or use Class I liquids outside of a building, except that a
permit is not required for the following:
2.1 [No Changes]
2.2 [No Changes]
3. To store, handle or use Class II or Class IIIA liquids in a building 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 Flammable and combustible liquids 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.
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 /or 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 o�ce of the Fire Chief.
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HIGH-RISE BUILDING. As used in this code is amended to read as follows:
1. `Existing high-rise structure' means a high-rise structure, the
construction of which is commenced or completed prior to July 1,
1974.
2. `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.
3. `New high-rise structure' means a high-rise structure, the construction
of which is commenced or completed prior to July 1, 1974.
Definitions to be added:
MODEL ROCKET shall mean any toy or educational device that weighs not
more than 500 grams, including the engine and any payload that is propelled by
model rocket engines.
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.
CHAPTER 3 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
Chapter 3 is adopted in its entirety.
Section 309.7 is added 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.
CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURE
501.4 Timing of installation is amended to read as follows:
When 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.
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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 901.4.3
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.
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 outside turning radius of a
minimum forty-five (45) feet. For single-family residential, the required outside
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turning radius of a fire apparatus access roads shall be a minimum of a thirty-
eight (38) feet.
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.
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 503.2.9 is added to read as follows:
503.2.9 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 or markings that include the words NO PARKING — FIRE LANE shall be
provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the
obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated 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. Where no curb exists or a rolled
curb is installed, a 6 inch wide red stripe 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 International 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
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determined by the Fire Chief. Obstructions will not be placed as to interfere with
ground ladder placement.
505.1 Address identification 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. Where access is by means of private road
and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or
other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Commercial, multi-
family residential and industrial buildings shall have a minimum of finrelve (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 507.1 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 B, Appendix
BB, Appendix C and Appendix CC.
507.2.1 Private fire service mains is amended to read as follows:
Private fire service mains and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance
with NFPA 24 as amended in Chapter 47 and the applicable provisions of NFPA
13, Chapter 10.
507.3 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 or Appendix BB.
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507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants is amended to read as foliows:
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.
Sections 507.5.7 and 507.5.8 are added to read as follows:
507.5.7 Hydrant identification. Hydrant locations shall be identified by the
installation of reflective markers (blue dots).
507.5.8 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'/2 "Outlets
Super Hydrant - Enhanced
Two, 4" Outlets, and One 2'/2 "Outlet
508.1 General 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 and Group I-2 occupancies
having floors located more than 75-feet above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access, a fire command center for fire department operations shall be
provided and shall comply with Sections 508.1.1 through 508.1.5. For buildings
befinreen 55 to 75 feet in height, a fire command center for fire department
operations shall be provided and shall comply with Sections 508.1.1 through
508.1.5.
508.1.2 Separation is amended to read as follows:
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 707 of the California Building Code or horizontal assembly constructed in
accordance with Section 712 of the California Building Code, or both.
Section 508.1.6 is added to read as follows:
508.1.6 Fire Command Center ldentification
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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 509.3 is added to read as follows:
509.3 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 (ie, mechanical, electrical, etc.). The main fire alarm control
panel shall also be placed in the riser room.
CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
601.2 Permits is amended to read as follows:
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.
604.2.14.1 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 constructed in accordance with Section 707 of
the California Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance
with Section 712 of the California Building Code, or both. System supervision
with manual start and transfer features shall be provided at the fire command
center.
604.2.14.1.2 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.
606.8 Refrigerant detectors is amended to read as follows:
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Machinery rooms that use refrigerant shall have a refrigerant 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. The detector shall transmit a signal to an approved location.
Section 608.5.8 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.
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. Nonrequired 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.
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,
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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 devises.
Sections 903.1.2, 903.1.3 and 903.1.4 are added to read as follows:
903.1.2 New tenants and new occupancies. 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.
903.1.3 Existing occupancies. 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.
903.1.4 Change of use or occupancy. 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 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 requiring a fire flow
requirement of 1,500 gpm or more. These requirements supersede the
requirements set forth in sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12.
903.2.11.1.1 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 fighting 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 by the fire
code official and be located within 50-feet of a public or approved fire hydrant.
The fire department connection height shall not be less than 36 inches or more
than 48 inches above grade to the inlets.
903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms is amended to read as
follows:
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All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkier systems, pumps,
tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow
switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire
alarm control unit regardless of the number of sprinkler heads including interior
and exterior valves regardless of location or floor.
Exceptions 1 through 7 are deleted.
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 and Group I-2 occupancies.
Valve locations will be placed in the fire sprinkler riser room on each riser or on
each floor level in a accessible location.
Section 903.4.4 is added to read as follows:
903.4.4 Pull Station. A minimum of one (1) manual pull station shall be provided
at each automatic fire sprinkler system riser location.
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.
Sections 907.1.6, 907.1.7 and 907.1.8 are added to read as follows:
907.1.6 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.
907.1.7 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.
907.1.8 Duct Detectors. Duct detectors in individual tenant spaces of multi
tenant buildings shall be powered from the main building alarm power supply.
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907.2.19 Deep 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 907.6.2.2.
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 (1 DLH) 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.
908.4 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 Refrigeration systems is amended to read as follows:
Refrigeration system machinery rooms shall contain a refrigerant detector with an
audible and visual alarm.
Section 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 �ee�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 insta�led 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,
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or other fire department connections and or otherwise approved by the
Fire Chief.
2. Within 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 and Windowless buildings is amended to read as follows:
Fire 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.
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, aircraft motor-vehicle 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.
2202.1 DEFINITIONS.
Definition to be added
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).
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2203.2 Emergency disconnect switches is amended to read as foliows:
. An approved, clearly identified and readily accessible emergency disconnect
switch shall be provided at an approved location to stop the transfer of fuel to the
fuel dispensers in the event of a fuel spill or other emergency. An emergency
disconnect switch for exterior fuel dispensers shall be located within 100-feet of,
but not less than 20-feet from, the fuel dispensers. For interior fuel-dispensing
operations, the emergency disconnect switch shall be installed in an approved
location. Such devices shall be distinctly labeled as: EMERGENCY FUEL
SHUTOFF. 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 IIIA liquids shall not be dispensed into a portable container unless such
container does not exceed 6-gallon capacity, is listed or 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 IIIA 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, and e� shall be listed and labeled as
protected above ground tanks.
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 IIIA liquid
motor fuels except as provided by this section.
1. [No Changes]
2. Above-ground tanks used for above grade storage of Class II or IIIA
liquids 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.
3. Tanks containing Class I liquids shall not exceed 12,000 gallons in
individual capacity or 12,000 gallons in aggregate capacity.
Installations with the maximum allowable aggregate capacity shall be
separated from other such installations by not less than 100-feet.
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4. [No Changes]
2206.2.4.1 Tank capacity limits is amended to read as foilows:
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 IIIA liquids at an individual site shall be limited
to a maximum individual capacity of 12,000 gallons and an aggregate capacity of
48,000 gallons.
Section 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.
CHAPTER 23 HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
2301.3 Construction documents, item No. 7, is amended to read as follows:
7. Location and classification of commodities in accordance with Section
2303 and NFPA 13.
Sections 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.
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 commodities will be isolated or separated, and the referenced design
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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.
Exception: [No Change]
2306.6.1.1 Nurnber 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 pallet/commodity stop shall be
provided along the longitudinal flue space at each level. The stop shall be steel
or other ferrous material '/4" 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.
CHAPTER 25 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE
Section 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. Pile width shall not exceed 25-feet. Piles shall not exceed 10 feet in height.
Tires shall be placed on solid, level ground.
Sections 2505.10 and 2505.11 are added to read as follows:
2505.10 Dead-End Aisles. No dead-end aisles shall be allowed within the
facility.
2505.11 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 — Exceptions
Exception No. 8 deleted.
2701.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) is amended to
read as follows:
Where required by Section 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 The City of Temecula Fire Department shall
include the following information: (replace existing items with the following)
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 percentage 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 needs to 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.
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.
Section 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.
CHAPTER 31 CORROSIVE MATERIALS
3101.2 Permits is amended to read as follows:
Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and 105.7.
Section 3103.3 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.
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.
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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.
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.
Section 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.
CHAPTER 38 LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GASES
3801.2 Permits is amended to read as follows:
Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and 105.7.
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.
Section 3801.4 is added to read as follows:
3801.4 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.
Section 3809.15 is added to read as follows:
3809.15 Idle Cylinders. Cylinders in storage awaiting use shall be stored outside
of Group A occupancies.
APPENDICIES
Appendix B
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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.
Exception deleted.
6105.2 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.
Exceptions deleted.
Section B105.3 is added to read as follows:
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 BB
BB104.2 Area Separation is amended to read as follows:
Portions of buildings which are separated by one or more four-hour area
separation walls constructed in accordance with the California Building Code,
without openings and provided with a 30-inch parapet, a�e may be allowed to be
considered as separate fire areas.
BB105.1 is amended to read as follows:
The minimum fire flow duration for school buildings shall have water mains
capable of delivering a fire flow of not less than 4,000 gpm @ 20psi residual
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pressure for a 4=hour duration. Fire hydrant locations and distribution shall be in
accordance with Appendix CC.
Exception deleted.
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
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.
Appendix CC
CC102.1 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 CC105.1 shall be on
the building side of fire department access roads and adjacent public streets.
Table CC105.1 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 finro-family residential developments,
super fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 500 feet along the
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.
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15.16.030 Penalties for violation.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to violate
any provision of this Chapter, or to violate the provisions of any permit granted pursuant
to this Chapter. Any person, firm, corporation or association of persons violating any
provision of this Chapter or the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this
Chapter, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor unless specifically designated as an
infraction. Such person or entity shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each
and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of
this Chapter or the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this Chapter, is
committed, continued, or permitted.
Violations shall be punishable as provided in Chapters 1.20, 1.21, and 1.24 of the
Temecula Municipal Code. Payment of any fine or penalty herein shall not relieve a
person or entity from the responsibility for correcting the violation.
15.16.040. Civil Remedies Available.
The violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter 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."
Section 2. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or
circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. This City
Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the
invalidity of any particular portion thereof and intends that the invalid portions should be
severed and the balance of the Ordinance be enforced.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause the same to be published as required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Temecula this 9 day of November, 2010.
Jeff Comerchero, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan W. o es, MMC �
City Clerk
[S EA
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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. 10-14 was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading
at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Temecula on the 12 day of October, 2010,
and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 9 day of November, 2010, by the following
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Naggar, Roberts, Washington,
Comerchero
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Edwards
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
,
Susan W. Jones, MMC
City Clerk
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