HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-08 CC Urgency Ordinance URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 13-08
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, IN
ITS ENTIRETY, BASED ON THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE, AND PORTIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE, 2012 EDITION, 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 OCCUPANCY OF
BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, INCLUDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF
FEES, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
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provisions of all codes adopted by reference therein, is hereby repealed provided,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.
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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:
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.
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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:
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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 '/2 "Outlets
Super Hydrant - Enhanced
Two; 4" Outlets, and One 2 Y2 "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.
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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
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.
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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 1/2 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
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.
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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.
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.
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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
III, Tier II Report, and the City of Temecula Fire Department Chemical
Classification Reporting Package. A permit shall be completed and approved
prior to approval of architectural and system plans, and/or storage, use or
handling of chemicals on the premises. The HMIS for the City of Temecula Fire
Department shall include the following information:
1. Common or Trade Name: This is the name of the chemical or product as it
appears on the container label.
2. Chemical Name(s) and percentage (%): This is the technical name for the
pure chemical. If the chemical is a mixture, list the components of the
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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 @
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.
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2. Appendix BB
Section 136105.1 is amended to read as follows:
136105.1. 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
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.
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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. Urgency.
The City Council finds that it is necessary, for the immediate preservation of the
public health, safety and welfare, that this Ordinance take effect immediately. In
the absence of immediate effectiveness, the 2013 California Fire Code (CFC) will
take effect on January 1, 2014, while the amendments to the CFC adopted
herein and providing greater protection to the public health, safety and welfare,
will not become effective until after said date, unless the CFC and amendments
to building standards therein, as set forth herein, are adopted by urgency
ordinance. Such a delay in adoption of more protective building standards, which
are primarily designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of persons within
the City of Temecula, would result in less stringent building standards being
operative and would constitute an immediate threat to the public health, safety
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and welfare until the new standards take effect. Therefore, the City Council
adopts this Ordinance as an urgency ordinance, effective immediately and
operative on January 1, 2014.
Section 4. 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 es, MMC
City Cl rk
[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. 13-08 was duly adopted and passed as an Urgency
Ordinance at a regular meeting of the City Council 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
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0
Susan W Jones, MMC
City Clerk
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