HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-77 CC Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 16-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2016 EDITION, ARE
REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL
CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL AND/OR TOPOGRAPHICAL
CONDITIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY FIND AND
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals
A. Certain building standards and other related model codes are adopted by
the State of California in the California Building Standards Code and
become applicable in the City unless amended by the City pursuant to
Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5.
B. Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 authorizes the City Council to
make reasonably necessary changes or modifications to the State
' adopted building codes, including the California Fire Code, based on local
climatic, geological or topographical conditions.
C. The Fire Chief of the City of Temecula has determined and recommended
that the modifications to the California Fire Code, 2016 Edition, contained
herein, are reasonably necessary due to such local conditions.
SECTION 2. Local Conditions
The City Council of the City of Temecula hereby expressly finds that the
amendments and modifications to the California Fire Code, CCR Title 24 Part 9, 2016
edition, contained in Ordinance No. 16-14 and Urgency Ordinance No. 16-15, regarding
Section 15.16.020 Amendments as follows: Scope and Administration (A), Definitions
(B), Fire Service Features (C), Building Services and Systems (D), Fire Protection
Systems (E), High Piled Combustible Storage (F), Requirements for Wildland-Urban
Interface Fire Areas (G), and Appendices (H), are reasonably necessary due to specific,
local climatic, geological and/or topographical conditions as follows:
A. Climatic Conditions:
Generally Riverside County and the City of Temecula have an and
' climate. Annual rainfall varies from 3 inches in Blythe to over 33 inches in
Pine Cove. Hot, dry Santa Ana winds are common to areas within
Riverside County. These winds constitute a contributing factor, which
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causes small fires originating in high-density development presently being
constructed in the County of Riverside and the City of Temecula, which
spread quickly and create the need for an increased level of fire
protection. This added protection, including, but not limited to on-site
protection, will supplement normal Fire Department response available in
new development, and provide immediate fire protection for life and safety
of multiple-occupancy occupants during fire occurrence.
B. Topographical Conditions:
Traffic and circulation congested in urban areas often place Fire
Department response time to emergencies at risk. This condition makes
the need for enhanced on-site protection for property occupants
necessary.
C. Geological Conditions:
The City of Temecula is located in an area near high seismic activity.
Because of the degree of the City's urbanization and close proximity to
major fault lines, the risk of structural damage and loss of life due to
ground shaking is considerable. During a major earthquake, emergency
' resources would be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to such
emergencies would be complicated. Local standards in excess of
statewide minimums will assist in reducing risks associated with
earthquakes and the consequent disruption of traffic flow.
SECTION 3. Specific Amendments and References to Findings
Local climatic, geological and topographic conditions impact fire prevention
efforts, and the frequency, spread, acceleration, intensity and size of fire involving
buildings in this community. Further, they impact potential damage to all structures from
earthquake and subsequent fire. Therefore, it is found to be reasonably necessary that
provisions of the California Fire Code be modified to mitigate the effects of the above
conditions.
California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 require that each
modification or change to a building standard be expressly marked and identified as to
which each finding refers. Therefore, the City Council finds that the following table sets
forth 2016 California Fire Code provisions constituting building standards that have
been modified pursuant to Ordinance No. 16-14 and Urgency Ordinance No. 16-15, and
the associated local climatic, geological and topographical conditions described above
in Section 2 supporting modification.
' CFC Section added or amended: Specific Finding -- Climatic (C) ,
Topographical (T) and/or
Geological (G) Condition
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016 COD' 2SECT ONE TITLE/SUBJECT FINDT,GS: C,
101.4 Severability Administrative
102.5 Application of the residential code C,T & G
103.4 Liability Administrative
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department Administrative
104.12 Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire Administrative
areas
108.1 Board of Appeals established Administrative
113.2 Schedule of Permit Fees Administrative
113.6 Cost Recovery Administrative
202 Fire Chief Administrative
503.2.1 Dimensions Administrative
503.2.2 Authority Administrative
503.2.5 Dead Ends Administrative
503.6.1 Automatic opener Administrative
503.7 Loading areas and passenger drop-offs Administrative
505.1 Address Identification Administrative
507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets C & G
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker C, T & G
508.1 General C, T & G
' 508.1.1 Location and Access C, T & G
508.1.3 Exception C, T & G
508.1.6 Exception C, T & G
508.1.8 Fire command center Identification C, T & G
509.3 Firesprinkler system riser room C
606.10.1.2 Manual operation T & G
901.2.2 As-Built/Revised Documents C, T & G
903.2 Where required automaticsprinkler systems) C, T & G
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems C & T
904.2.2.1 Extinguishing system monitoring requirements T
907.1.6 Fire Alarm Control Panel FACP C
907.1.7 Notification device C & G
3204.2.1 Minimum requirements for client leased or C, T & G
occupant
4904.3 High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps Administrative
Appendix B, Buildings other than one and two family dwellings C, T & G
B105.2
Appendix C, Hydrant spacing C, T & G
C103.1
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution and cause a
' certified copy of the same and Ordinance No. 16-14 and Urgency Ordinance No. 16-15 to
be forwarded to the California Building Standards Commission.
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' PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Temecula this 13th day of December, 2016.
Michael S. Naggar, Mayor
ATTEST:
Randi Joh , i y Clerk
[SEAL]
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' STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 16-77 duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 13`" day of December, 2016, by the following
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken,
Rahn, Naggar
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
' Randi Johl, City Clerk
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