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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-07 CC Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 13-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE BASED ON THE 2012 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15.16 of the Temecula Municipal Code, including all provisions of all codes adopted by reference therein, is hereby repealed provided, however, that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.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 California Fire Code, 2013 Edition, as set forth in Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including Appendix Chapter 4, Appendices B, BB, C, CC and H, those portions of the 2012 Edition of the International Fire Code not adopted or amended in the California Fire Code, 2013 Edition, excluding Section 103, 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, California Fire Code, and California Building Code 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, 2012 Edition, and the California Fire Code, 2013 Edition, as adopted by this Chapter: Ords 13-07 1 A. CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION Section 1.1.7.1 is amended to read as follows: 1.1.7.1 Differences. In the event of any differences between these building standards and the standard reference documents, the Temecula Municipal building standard shall govern. B. CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS SECTION 202 — GENERAL DEFINITIONS is amended as follows: Definitions 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 devises FIRE CHIEF OR CHIEF shall mean the Fire Chief of the City of Temecula, or her/his authorized representative(s). HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. means 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 office of the Fire Chief. The definition of 'HIGH-RISE BUILDING' is amended to read as follows: HIGH-RISE BUILDING. In other than a Group 1-2 occupancies, "high rise buildings" as used in this code: Ords 13-07 2 Existing high-rise structure. A high-rise structure, the construction of which is commenced or completed prior to July 1, 1974. High-rise structure. Every building of any type of construction or occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest floor level of fire department vehicular access, except buildings used as hospitals as defined in the Health and Safety Code Section 1250. New buildings measuring 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 508 of the Temecula Municipal Code. New high-rise building. A high-rise structure, the construction of which is commenced on or after July 1, 1974. For the purpose of this section, construction shall be deemed to have commenced when plans and specifications are more than 50 percent complete and have been presented to the local jurisdiction prior to July 1, 1974. Unless all provisions of this section have been met, the construction of such buildings shall commence on or before January 1, 1976. New high-rise Structure. A high-rise structure, the construction of which is commenced on or after July 1, 1974. 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. 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). Ords 13-07 3 C. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 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. D. CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES Section 501.4 is amended to read as follows: 501.4 Timing of installation. Fire apparatus access roads and a water supply for fire protection is will 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 Section 503.1 is amended to read as follows: 503.1 Where required. 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. Subsections 503.1.1.1 is added to read as follows: 503.1.1.1 Fences. When fences and other obstructions 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 or additional fire protection as specified in Section 901.4.4. 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. Section 503.2.1 is amended to read as follows: 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24-feet, for single family dwellings, multifamily, commercial, and industrial, with an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13-feet 6- inches. Exception: Custom home lots driveway access shall be a minimum of 20- feet in width, rather than 24-feet. Ords 13-07 4 Section 503.2.3 is amended to read as follows: 503.2.3 Surface. 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 lbs. GVW with a minimum of AC thickness of .25 feet. In accordance with Section 3310.1, prior to building construction all locations where structures are to be built shall have fire apparatus access roads. Section 503.2.4 is amended to read as follows: 503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road for commercial, multi-family residential and industrial buildings shall have a an outside turning radius of a minimum forty-five (45) feet. For single-family residential, the required outside turning radius of a fire apparatus access roads shall be a minimum of a thirty-eight (38) feet. Section 503.2.5 is amended to read as follows: 503.2.5 Dead ends. 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, if exceeded then a second access point is required for fire access. Section 503.2.7 is amended to read as follows: 503.2.7 Grade. 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 shall 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 zones 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 the length of the loading or drop-off zone. This width shall be in addition to the minimum required access road width. Section 503.3 is amended to read as follows: 503.3 Marking. 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 Ords 13-07 5 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. Section 504.1 is amended to read as follows: 504.1 Required access. 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. Section 505.1 is amended to read as follows: 505.1 Address identification. 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 required by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a 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 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. Address numbers shall be maintained. 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. Ords 13-07 6 Section 507.1 is amended to read as follows: Section 507.1 Required Water Supply. An approved permanent water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided 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. Section 507.3 is amended to read as follows: 507.3 Fire Flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined by Appendix B or Appendix BB. Section 507.5.5 is amended to read as follows: 507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants. 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 Y2 "Outlets Super Hydrant - Enhanced Two, 4" Outlets, and One 2 '/2 "Outlet Section 508.1 is amended to read as follows: 508.1 General. Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified as high-rise buildings by the California Building Code and Group 1-2 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 between 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. Ords 13-07 7 Section 508.1.2 is amended to read as follows: 508.1.2 Separation. 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 711 of the California Building Code, or both. The command center will have exterior access. Section 508.1.6 is added to read as follows: 508.1.6 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 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 will also be placed in the fire sprinkler riser room. E. CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS Section 601.3 is added to read as follows: 601.3 Construction Documents. Construction documents shall be submitted to the Temecula fire Department prior to the installation or modification of stationary lead-acid battery systems, valve-regulated lead-acid battery systems, mechanical refrigeration, solar photovoltaic power systems and commercial kitchen hoods. Section 606.8 is amended to read as follows: 606.8 Refrigerant detectors. 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. Emergency shutoff shall be automatically activated Ords 13-07 8 when the concentration of refrigerant vapor exceeds 25% of LFL. The detector shall transmit a signal to an approved location. Section 606.10.1.2 is amended to read as follows: Section 606.10.1.2 Manual Operation. When required by the fire code official, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valve shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls. 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. F. CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS Section 901.2.2 is added to read as follows: 901.2.2 As-built/Revised documents. Three (3) sets of as-built/revised drawings shall be submitted to the fire department for approval prior to final of any permits. As-builts/Revised drawings will not have redlines shown on them. 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 Code Official. Section 901.6 is amended to read as follows: 901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems, mechanical smoke exhaust systems, and smoke and heat vents 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 Department. Ords 13-07 9 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 3,600 square feet 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 3,600 square feet, 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 3,600 square shall have an approved automatic fire sprinkler system installed throughout therein. Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows: 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in all occupancies and locations greater than 3,600 square feet. These requirements supersede the requirements set forth in sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.11. Section 903.2.11.1.1 is amended to read as follows: 903.2.11.1.1 Opening dimension and access. 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 firefighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior. Section 903.3.1.3 is amended to read as follows: 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 congregate living facilities and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D and 1 through 5. 1. Sprinklers shall be installed in attached garages in accordance with Chapter 8 of NFPA 13D and amendments in Chapter 80 of the California Fire Code. 2. At least one intermediate temperature sprinkler shall be provided to protect any fuel fired equipment located in the attic space. 3. At least one intermediate temperature sprinkler shall be located above any attic access panels. 4. Local waterFlow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems. Ords 13-07 10 5. All underground fire sprinkler water supply piping shall be inspected, and flushed prior to connection to any overhead sprinkler piping. Section 903.3.7 is amended to read as follows: 903.3.7 Fire department connections. The location of the fire department connections shall be approved by the fire code official and shall be located within 40-feet from the building it serves. The fire department connection height shall not be less than 36 inches or more than 48 inches above grade to the inlets. Section 903.4 is amended to read as follows: 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. 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 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. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings. 2 through 7 are deleted. Section 903.4.3 is amended to read as follows: 903.4.3 Floor Control Valves. Approved supervised indication control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser in all buildings. Valve locations will be placed in the fire sprinkler riser room on each riser. 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 904.2.1 is amended to read as follows: 904.2.1 Commercial hood and duct systems. Each required commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system required by Section 609 to have a Type 1 hood shall be protected with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system installed in accordance with this code. All automatic fire-extinguishing systems will be required to be monitored by the fire alarm/sprinkler monitoring system. If a fire alarm/sprinkler monitoring system is not present, one will be required to be installed to provide monitoring for the automatic fire-extinguishing system. Ords 13-07 11 Section 905.3.12 is added to read as follows: 905.3.12 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 Code Official. 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. The FACP shall have a minimum 36 inches of face clearance and 6 inches side clearance from any other wall or equipment. 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 tenant 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. Section 907.2.19 is amended to read as follows: 907.2.19 Deep underground buildings. 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 907.5.2.2. 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. Section 912.2.1 is amended to read as follows: 912.2.1 Visible location. Fire department connections shall be located on the front access 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 Ords 13-07 12 official. The location of fire department connections shall be approved and installed as follows: 1. Within 50-feet of an approved roadway or driveway with a minimum 40- feet distance from the building it supplies 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 Code Official. 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. G. CHAPTER 23 MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES Section 2303.2 is amended to read as follows: 2303.2 Emergency disconnect switches. 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 Y2 inches (12.7 mm) in stroke. Section 2304.4.1 is amended to read as follows: 2304.4.1 Approved containers required. 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 Ords 13-07 13 Section 2306.2.2 is amended to read as follows: 2306.2.2 Above-ground tanks located inside buildings. 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 2306.2.6, in a liquid storage room or a liquid storage warehouse complying with Chapter 57, and shall be listed and labeled as protected above ground tanks. Section 2306.2.3 is amended to read as follows: 2306.2.3 Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade. 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 shall be listed and labeled as protected above-ground tanks and shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 57. Tank locations shall be in accordance with Table 2306.2.3. 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. 4. [No Changes] 5. [No Changes] Section 2306.2.4.1 is amended to read as follows: 2306.2.4.1 Tank capacity limits. 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. H. CHAPTER 32 HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE Section 3201.3, Item #7, is amended to read as follows: 7. Location and classification of commodities in accordance with Section 2303 and NFPA 13. Ords 13-07 14 Section 3208.3 is amended to read as follows: 3208.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 3208.3. 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 1/" 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. I. CHAPTER 34 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE Section 3401.3 is added to read as follows: 3401.3 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 Section 3405.1 is amended to read as follows: 3405.1 Individual piles. Tire storage shall be restricted to individual piles that are 20 feet wide by 150 feet long. Pile width shall not exceed 20 feet. Piles shall not exceed 10 feet in height. Tires shall be placed on solid, level ground. Sections 3405.10 and 3405.11 are added to read as follows: 3405.10 Dead-End Aisles. No dead-end aisles shall be allowed within the facility. 3405.11 Stacking. The method of stacking shall be solid piles in an orderly stable array to be determined by the Fire Code Official J. CHAPTER 50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS — GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 5001.1 is amended by deleting Exception no. 9. Section 5001.5.2 is amended to read as follows: 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by Section 105.6 and 105.7 an application for a permit shall include an HMIS, such as Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title 111, Tier II Report, and the City of Temecula Fire Department Chemical Classification Reporting Package. A permit shall be completed and approved Ords 13-07 15 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 percentage (%): 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. Chemical Abstract Service (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. 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 Ords 13-07 16 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. K. CHAPTER 53 COMPRESSED GASSES Section 5301.2 is amended to read as follows: 5301.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.6 and 105.7. Section 5301.3 is added to read as follows: 5301.3 Construction documents. Construction documents shall be submitted to the fire code official for approval prior to the installation or modification of compressed gas systems. L. CHAPTER 54 CORROSIVE MATERIALS Section 5401.2 is amended to read as follows: 5401.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.6 and 105.7. Section 5403.3 is added to read as follows: 5401.3 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 M. CHAPTER 58 FLAMMABLE GASES Section 5801.2 is amended to read as follows: 5801.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.6 and 105.7. Section 5801.3 is added to read as follows: 5801.3 Construction documents. Prior to the installation or modification of piping, systems or tanks containing flammable gases or the installation or Ords 13-07 17 modification of storage rooms for flammable gases, construction documents shall be submitted to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval. N. CHAPTER 61 LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GASES Section 6101.2 is amended to read as follows: 6101.2 Permits. 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 6101.4 is added to read as follows: 6101.4 Operational Permit. An operational permit is required to operate an LP-Gas container 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 6109.16 is added to read as follows: 6109.16 Idle Cylinders. Cylinders in storage, in any amount, awaiting use shall be stored outside of Group A occupancies. O. APPENDICIES 1. Appendix B Section B105.1 is amended to read as follows: B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow requirements for one- and two-family shall not be less than 2,000 gpm @ 20 psi residual pressure for a 2 hour duration. Fire hydrant locations and distribution shall be in accordance with Appendix C. Delete Exception. Section B105.2 is amended to read as follows: B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. 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 @ Ords 13-07 18 20psi residual pressure for a 4-hour duration. Fire hydrant locations and distribution shall be in accordance with Appendix C. Delete Exceptions. 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. 2. Appendix BB Section BB105.1 is amended to read as follows: BB105.1. 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 pressure for a 4-hour duration. Fire hydrant locations and distribution shall be in accordance with Appendix CC. Delete Exception. 3. Appendix C Section C102.1 is amended to read as follows: C102.1 Fire hydrant locations. Fire hydrants shall be provided 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: c. Where new 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 Code official shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 350 feet of frontage for transportation hazards. 4. Appendix CC Section CC102.1 is amended to read as follows: CC102.1 Fire hydrants shall be provided along required fire apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets. Fire hydrants used or installed for the frontage Ords 13-07 19 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: c. Where new 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 Code official shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 350 feet of frontage for transportation hazards. 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. Ords 13-07 20 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. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula this 10th day of December, 2013. Michael S. Naggar, Mayor ATTEST: Susan . Jo s, MMC City Cle k [SEAL] 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. 13-07 was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Temecula on the 12th day of November, 2013, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 10th day of December, 2013, by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Comerchero, Edwards, Roberts, Naggar NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Washington ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None �J. Susan W. Jones, MMC City Clerk Ords 13-07 21