Ord 305ORDINANCE NO. 305
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
REPLACING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE POWAY MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH
ADOPTS THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE~ 1988 EDITION WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, THE UNIFORM FiRE CODE STANDARDS, 1988 EDITION~
THE UNIFO~%~ FIRE CODE, 1989 SUPPLEMENT, AND
THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
STANDARDS 13, 13--D AND 13-R, 1989 EDITIONS
WHEREAS, in August 1984, the City of Poway adopted Ordinance
No. 131 to provide nationally recognized standards for the safe-
guarding of life and property; and
WHEREAS,
the Government Code provide authority for
reference of codes~ or portions of codes, and
Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10~ inclusive, of
the adoption by
WHEREAS~ the City of Poway conducted an
initial study and determined that the adoption of
ordinance would not cause any significant adverse
impacts; and
environmental
the proposed
environmental
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the modifications and
changes to the Uniform Codes are reasonably necessary because of
the following local climatic~ geological~ and topographical
conditions:
1. The City is situated in hilly~ inland terrain. Approximately
50% is "wildland" for fire purposes, covered by native vegetation
on steep and frequently inaccessible hillsides. The native
ground cover is highly combustible grasses~ dense brush and
ch~pparal. Natural fire breaks in these areas are insignificant.
2. Our climate is warm and dry. The winds prevail from the
west. However, seasonal strong dry east winds are variable in
duration and intensity. These winds can significantly enlarge a
wildland fire as well as cause abrupt and unpredictable changes
in fire direction. Temperatures ranging between 75 and 100 F are
common throughout the year.
3. The potential for fire damage is great in the wildland area~
as such, a fire can spread rapidly and response time can be
slowed by difficult terrain and explosive vegetation.
4. Our rural road system includes narrow~ winding roadways~
often with grades in excess of that necessary for optimal
response time for large fire apparatus. An additional factor
affecting response time is the distance between the two fire
stations and the fire location.
5. The rural water supply is limited, making it necessary for
fire apparatus to travel time-consuming distances to obtain
additional water once their initial water has been utilized.
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WHEREAS, the City Council hereby issues a negative declara-
tion,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Poway does
hereby ordain as follows:
Section Ii Chapter 15.24 is hereby adopted to read as fol-
lows~
Chapter 15.24
FIRE CODE
Sections~
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
15.24.010 Uniform Fire Code--Adoption.
15.24.020 Establishment and duties of Bureau of Fire
Prevention.
15.24.030 Definitions.
15.24.040 'Appeals.
II. AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM FIRE CODE
15.24.050
15.24.060
15.24.070
15.24.080
15.24.090
15.24.100
15.24.110
15.24.120
15.24.130
15.24.140
15.24.150
15.24.160
15.24.170
15.24.180
15.24.190
15.24.200
15.24.210
15.24.220
15.24.230
Section 2.101 added---Responsibility for
enforcement,
Section 2.107 amended,--Right of entry.
Section 2.206 added--Cost recovery.
Section 2.303 deletion and replacement---Board of
Appeals.
Section 4.101 deletion and replacement
Permit acquisition.
Section 4.108 amended--Permits required.
Article 9 amended--Definitions.
Section 10.207 (m) added.--Fire apparatus access
roads--Gates.
Section 10.208 (a) amended--Premises identifi~-
cation.
Section 10.208 (c) addition--Roof numbers.
Section 10.208 (d) addition-.--Map directory.
Section 10.209 amended--Key box.
Section 10.301 (a) amended .... Life safety system
and appliance installation.
Section 10.301 (g) addition .... Fire hydrants.
Section 10.301 (h) addition--Residential auto-
matic fire sprinkler system.
Section 10.301 (i) addition--Water tanks.
Section 10.302 amended--Repairs to fire e×--
tinguishing system.
Section 10.303 (a) amended .... Portable fire ex-
tinguishers.
Section 10.306 deletion and replacement--Auto--
matic fire extinguishing system.
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15.24.240
15.24.250
15.24.260
15.24.270
15.24.280
15.24.290
15.24.300
15.24.310
15.24.320
15.25.330
15.24.340
15.24.350
15.24.360
Section 10.307 deletion and replacement--
Sprinkler system supervision alarms.
Section 10.314 addition--Specifications.
Section 11.201 amendment--Dumping of waste
material.
Section 11.208 amendment--Permits.
Section 11.403 amended--Asphalt kettles.
Section 25.401 (b) deletion and replacement--
Ground seats.
Section 79.501 amendment--Restricted locations-
stationary tank storage, above-ground, out-
side of buildings.
Section 79.903 amendment--Dispensing services-
supervision.
Section 79.908 amendment--Card controlled
stations.
Section 79.1007 (g) deletion--Tanks for gravity
discharge on construction projects.
Appendix I-A amended--Regulations applicable to
existing buildings
Appendix II-A addition--State Fire Prevention
Guides.
Appendix II-E addition .... Hazardous materials
management plan and hazardous materials
inventory statement.
III. SPECIAL REGULATIONS
15.24.370
15.24.380
15.24.390
15.24.400
New materials, processes or occupancies
which may require permits.
Establishment of limits of districts in
which storage of fla~able or combustible
liquids in outside aboveground tanks is
prohibited.
Establishment of limits in which storage of
liquefied petroleum gases is to be restricted.
Establishment of limits of districts in which
storage of explosives and blasting agents is
to be prohibited.
IV. VIOLATION--PENALTY
15.24.410 Violation---Penalty.
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
15.24.010 Uniform Fire Code--Adoption. There is hereby
adopted by the City Council~ City of Poway~ San Diego County,
State of California~ for the purpose of prescribing regulations
governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or
explosion~ that certain Codes and Standards known as the Uniform
Fire Code, published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and
the International Conference of Building Officials, being
particularly the 1988 Edition thereof and including Appendix
Chapters I--A; through V-~A inclusive, except III-A and III~-B, the
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15.24.020 - 15.24.040
Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1988 edition, Uniform Fire Code,
1989 supplement, and the National Fire Protection Association
Standards 13, 13-D, and 13-R, 1989 Edition, save and except
portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by
Sections 15.24.050 through 15.24.440 of this ordinance. Not less
than three (3) copies of these Codes and Standards have been and
are now filed in the office of the City Clerk and the same are
hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length
herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take
effect, the provision thereof shall be controlling within the
limits of the City of Poway.
A. Permits as required under this Code shall be renewable
each year;
B. Where no specific standards or requirements are
specified in the City of Poway Uniform Fire Code, The Fire
Prevention Bureau shall refer to, and use, the most recent
edition of the National Fire Codes, as published by the National
Fire Protection Association.
15.24.020 Establishment and duties of Bureau of Fire
Prevention.
A. The Uniform Fire Code shall be enforced by the bureau of
fire prevention in the Department of Safety Services of the City
which is established and which shall be operated under the
supervision of the Director of Safety Services.
B. The Fire Marshal in charge of the bureau of fire
prevention shall be appointed by the Director of Safety Services
on the basis of examination to determine his qualifications.
C. The Director of Safety Services may detail such members
of the fire department as inspectors as shall from time to time
be necessary. The Director of Safety Services shall recommend to
the City Manager the employment of technical inspectors, who,
when such authorization is made, shall be selected through an
examination to determine their fitness for the position.
15.24.030 Definitions. A. Wherever the word "jurisdiction"
is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it is the City of Poway,
Department of Safety Services.
B. Wherever the words "Chief" or "Chief of the Fire
Department" are used they shall be held to mean "Director of
Safety ServiceS."
C. Wherever the words "Chief of the Bureau of Fire
Prevention" are used they shall be held to mean "Fire Marshal."
15.24.040 Appeals. A. Whenever the Chief disapproves an
application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it
is claimed that the provision of the Code do not apply or that
the true intent and meaning of the Code have been misconstrued or
wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision
of the Chief to the City Manager by filing with the City Clerk a
statement addressed to the City Manager setting forth the facts
and circumstances regarding the action of the Chief. The City
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15.24.050 - 15.24.070
Clerk shall notify the appellant in writing of the time and place
set for hearing of the appeal.
The City Manager or designated representative, ten days from the
date on which such appeal has been filed with the City Clerk,
shall hear the appellant and the Chief and shall consider all
relevant evidence and shall determine the merits of the appeal.
The City Manager may affirm, overrule or modify the decision of
the Chief, and that decision shall be final.
B. The right to appeal to the City Manager from an action
of the Director of Safety Services shall terminate fifteen days
following the deposit of a certified letter in any branch of the
United States Post Office addressed to the appellant at his/her
above mentioned mailing address or personal service of said
letter, advising the appellant of the order of suspension.
ii. AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM FIRE CODE
15.24.050 Section 2.101 added--Responsibility for enforce-
ment. Section 2.101 is added to the Uniform Fire Code to read as
follows:
Building Official will not issue a certificate of occupancy
without Fire Department approval.
15.24.060 Section 2.107 amended-~-Riqht of entry. Section
2.107 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the words "or
refuse," to paragraph three~ sentence two, after the word
"neglect,"
15.24.070 Section 2.206 of Article 2, Division II added---
Cost recovery~ Section 2.206 of the Uniform Fire Code is added
to read as follows:
Cost Recovery for Fire Suppression, Emergency
Services and Code Enforcement~
Medical
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to obtain
reimbursement from responsible individuals for the expenses of
any emergency response by the City of Poway to protect the public
from fire or hazardous substances.
B. Reimbursement Required: In accordance with the Health
and Safety Code Section 13000 et seq., an individual who acts
negligently or in violation of the law and thereby requires the
City of Poway to provide an emergency response to a danger posed
by a fire or hazardous substance shall reimburse the City for the
costs incurred. Standby and clean-up fees shall be established
by resolution of the City Council.
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15.24.080 - 15.24.110
15.24.080 Section 2.303 deletion and replacement--Board of
A~3peals. Section 2.303 of the Uniform Fire Code is deleted
entirely~ setting forth the City Manager and City Council as the
Board of Appeals, as codified in Section 15.24.040 of this
chapter.
15.24.090 Section 4.101 deletion and replacement--Permit
~cquisition. Section 4.101 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended
by deletion of the last sentence and replacement with:
Permits as required by the Chief and/or Fire Marshal are
obtained from the bureau of fire prevention. An application and
a fee approved by the Chief shall be required for such permit.
Such permit fees shall be established by resolution of the City
Council.
15.24.100 Section 4.108 amended--.Permits required. Section
4.108 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by the addition of
subsections A-4~ C-8~ and L--3 to read as follows~
A-4 Asphalt Kettles. To operate an asphalt kettle within
the jurisdiction.
C-o8 Christmas Tree Lots. To operate a Christmas Tree lot
with or without flameproofing services.
L-3 Liquid Petroleum Gas Dispensing. To operate an LPG
dispensing operation, whether private or open to the public.
15.24.110 Article 9 amended .... Definitions. Article 9 of the
Uniform Fire Code is amended to add the following definitions~
"Life Safety" sprinkler system shall meet NFPA Standards 13-D or
13-Rf as appropriate.
"Property protection" sprinkler system shall meet
Building Code Standard 38.1.
Uniform
15.20.120 Section 10.207 (m) added--Fire apparatus access
roads--~Gates. Section 10.207 (m) is added to the Uniform Fire
Code to read as follows~
Ail automatic gates across fire access roads shall be equipped
with approved emergency key operated switches overriding all
command functions and opening the gate. Gates accessing more
than four residences or residential lots shall also be equipped
with approved emergency traffic control activating strobe
sensor(s), which will activate the gate on the approach of
emergency apparatus. All automatic gates must meet Fire
Department policies deemed necessary by the Chief for rapid~
reliable access. A manual override lock release system will be
provided in the event of a power failure. Manual gates shall
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15.24.130 - 15.24.180
have a Fire Department lock box installed with the gate key
inside.
15.24.130 Section 10.208 (a) amended--Premises identifi-
cation. Section 10.208 (a) of the Uniform Fire Code is amended
by the addition of the following~
Minimum size numbers shall be four inches (4") for single-family
dwellings, six inches (6") for multi-family dwellings and
commercial buildings and eighteen inches (18") for industrial
buildings.
15.24.140 Section 10.208 (c) addition: Roof Numbers.
Section 10.208 (c) is added to the Uniform Fire Code to read as
follows~
When required by the Chiefs roof numbers shall be installed
meeting current Fire Department standards deemed necessary by the
Chief.
15.24.150 Section 10.208 (d))addition: Map/Directory.
Section 10.208 (d) is added to the Uniform Fire Code to read
follows:
as
A lighted directory map, meeting current Fire Department
standards, shall be installed at:
(1) each driveway entrance to multiple unit residential
projects and mobile home parks, where the number of units in such
projects exceed 15, and
(2) at the driveway entrance to commercial and industrial
projects, where the number of buildings exceed 4.
15.24.160 Section 10.209 amended--Key box. Section 10.209
of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by labeling the existing text
as (a), and by addition of subsection (b) to read as follows~
(b) Ail central station-monitored fire detection systems and
fire sprinkler systems shall have an approved emergency key
access box on site in an approved location. The owner or
occupant shall provide and maintain current keys for the
structure(s) for fire department placement in the box, and shall
notify the fire department in writing when the building is re-
keyed.
15.24.170 Section 10.301 (a) amended--Life safety systems
and appliance installation. Section 10.301 (a) of the Uniform
Fire Code is amended by deletion of the words "other than private
dwellings", after the word "jurisdiction" in the first sentence.
15.24.180 Section 10.301 (g) addition-.-Fire hydrants.
Section 10.301 (g) is added to the Uniform Fire Code to read
follows~
as
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15.24.190
In zones other than industrial, commercial and multi-family, fire
hydrants shall be installed in accordance with Table No. 10.301
(g). Distance requirement is measured to the structure.
Table No. 10.301 (g)
Parcels one acre and larger~ every five hundred (500) feet.
Parcels less than one acre~ every three hundred fifty (350)
feet.
A. In multi-family zones~ and in commercial and industrial
zones, fire hydrants shall be installed every three hundred (300)
feet regardless of parcel size.
EXCEPTION~ When improved methods of fire protection are
provided, beyond those required by the code, and accepted by the
Chief~ alternate spacing of fire hydrants as set forth above may
be considered.
B. Ail fire hydrants shall be of bronze construction,
including all internal parts except seats. Alternate materials
may be used if approved by the Fire Marshal and the Department of
Public Services. The stems shall be designed and installed in a
manner that will ensure that they will not be projected outward
from the main body by internal water pressure due to disassembly.
C. The number and size of fire hydrant outlets shall be as
follows:
(a) one four inch (4") and one two and one-half inch (2
1/2") NST outlet. (4,', 2 1/2")
(b) two four inch (4") and one two and one-half inch (2
1/2") NST outlet (4", 4", 2 1/2")
In some instances, the Chief
have any other combination of
inch (2 1/2") outlets.
may require the fire hydrant(s) to
four inch (4") and two and one-half
15.24.190 Section 10.301 (h) addition--Residential automatic
fire sprinkler system. Section 10.301 (h) is added to the
Uniform Fire Code to read as follows:
The Chief may require an automatic fire sprinkler system to be
installed in dwellings where no water main exists to provide the
required fire flow. The automatic fire sprinkler system must be
designed, constructed and installed in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association Standards contained in
pamphlet 13D and/or 13R.
Water meter shall be a minimum of one inch (1") and the water
line from the meter to the building shall be a minimum of one
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15.24.200
inch (1"). The system shall be subject to a test witnessed by
the fire agency and include the following:
ao
Static pressure plus 50 PSI, but not less than 150 PSi.
Hydro test for 24 hours.
Exceptions:
Sprinklers may be omitted from
bathrooms.
Sprinklers may be omitted from
carports and unattached garages.
Any garage that is part of the
building shall be protected, and
sprinkler heads shall be protected
against mechanical injury with
approved guards.
C. A fire alarm signal shall be provided by a water flow
switch located on the sprinkler riser and the alarm bell or other
audible device shall be of sufficient intensity to be clearly
audible in all bedrooms.
15.24.200 Section 10.301 (i) addition--Water tanks. Section
10.302 (i) is added to the Uniform Fire Code to read as follows.
Table No. 10.301 (i) sets forth minimum water storage
requirements to provide protection for dwellings and other
structures.
Table No. 10.301 (i)
Building Sq. Ft.
Gal. Per Min.
Water Flow
Gal. Capacity
Dur. Time
Up to 500 ft.
501 ft. to 1,501 ft.
1,501 ft. - 3,000 ft.
3,001 ft. - 4,500 ft.
Over 4,500 ft.
250 gal. per min.
250 gal. per min.
250 gal. per min.
250 gal. per min.
250 gal. per min.
1,500 gal.
3,000 gal.
5,000 gal.
7,500 gal.
10,000 gal.
6 min.
12 min.
20 min.
30 min.
40 min.
When exposure distance is one hundred feet (100') or less from
adjacent property, the following minimum fire flow shall be
adhered to. Increase in water storage may be required by the
Chief~ depending on the square footage of the exposed structure.
Exposure Distance
Minimum Fire Flow
Over 100 ft.
31 ft. to 100 ft.
11 ft. to 30 ft.
10 ft. or Less
250 Gallons per Minute
500-750 Gal. per Min.
750-1,000 Gal. per Min.
1,000-1,500 Gal. per Min.
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NOTE: In areas where water can be supplied by pumps from a
domestic source, the capacity of the supply will be
analyzed as to the requirements of Section 10.301(c).
no
Tank elevation shall be equal to or higher than the
fire department connection on the premises. Regardless
of domestic use, all tanks shall be equipped with a
device that will ensure that the tank contains the
designated amount of water for fire flow duration as
determined by the fire department.
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Supply outlet shall be at least four inches (4") in
diameter from the base of the tank to the point of
outlet at the fire department connection. The fire
department connection shall be at least one four inch
(1-4") National Standard Thread male. Additional
outlets may be required.
Location of fire department outlet shall be determined
on the plot plan when submitted to the fire department.
Consideration will be given to topography, elevations,
distance from structures, driveway access, prevailing
winds, etc.
The outlet shall be located along a fire apparatus
access roadway and shall not be closer than fifty feet
(50') nor further than one hundred fifty feet (150')
from the structure.
Ail exposed tank supply pipes shall be of an alloy or
other materials listed for above-ground use. Adequate
support shall be provided.
Water storage tanks shall be constructed from materials
approved by the Fire Marshal and installed per
manufacturer recommendations.
The Chief of the Fire Department having jurisdiction
may require any necessary information to be submitted
on a plot plan for approval.
15.24.210 Section 10.302 amended--Exception--Repairs to
fire extinguishing system. Section 10.302 of the Uniform
Code is amended as follows:
aJ
Deletion of the exception in 10.302(a);
Addition of a new subsection (d):
Fire
Ail modifications, extensions, and/or repairs to fire
extinguishing systems shall be after notification, plan
check and proper permit is obtained from the bureau of fire
prevention.
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15.24.220 - 15.24.230
15.24.220 Section 10.303 (a) amended--Portable Fire
Extinguishers. Section 10.303 (a) of the Uniform Fire Code is
amended by the following:
The minimum allowable portable fire extinguishers requirement for
any occupancy shall be one (1) 2A:10BC for every 3,000 square
feet of building area, placed at a distance not to exceed 75 feet
of travel.
15.24.230 Section 10.306 deletion and replacement--Automatic
fire extinguishing systems. Section 10.306 of the Uniform Fire
Code is deleted and replaced to read as follows:
Where Required. An automatic fire extinguishing system
shall be installed in the occupancies and locations as
set forth in this section. For special provision on
hazardous chemicals and magnesium, and calcium carbide,
see Sections 10.301 and 45.209 and Articles 48, 49, and
80.
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Ail Occupancies Except Group R, Division 3 and Group M.
Except for Group R, Division 3 and Group M occupancies,
an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed:
In every story or basement of all buildings when
the floor area exceeds 1500 square feet and there
is not provided at least 20 square feet of opening
entirely above the adjoining ground level in each
50 lineal feet or fraction thereof of exterior
wall in a story or basement on at least one side
of the building. Openings shall have a minimum
dimension of not less than 30 inches. Such
openings shall be accessible to the fire
department from the exterior and shall not be
obstructed in a manner that firefighting or rescue
cannot be accomplished from the exterior.
When openings in a story are provided on only one
side and the opposite wall of such story is more
than 75 feet from such openings, the story shall
be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
system, or openings as specified above shall be
provided on at least two sides of an exterior wall
of the story.
If any portion of a basement is located more than
75 feet from openings required in this section,
the basement shall be provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler system.
At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and their
terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three or
more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads
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installed within such chutes at alternate floors.
Sprinkler heads shall be accessible for servicing.
3. In rooms where nitrate film is stored and handled.
In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as
defined in this Code.
Group A Occupancies.
Occupancies A-i, A-2, and A-2.1 shall be fully
covered by an automatic sprinkler system. Where A
occupancies exist in buildings with other
occupancy classes and the entire building exceeds
2,500 square feet the entire building shall be
fully covered by an automatic fire extinguishing
system.
Occupancy A-3 shall be fully covered by an
automatic sprinkler system when either the
occupant load exceeds 100 people as determined by
Uniform Building Code (UBC) Table 33-A or the
total building floor area exceeds 2,500 square
feet, or the building is greater than one story in
height, whichever occurs first.
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Basements. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in basements classified as a Group A
occupancy when the basement is larger than 1500
square feet.
Stairs. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in enclosed usable space below or over a
stairway in Group A, Divisions 2, 2.1, 3 and 4
Occupancies.
Other areas. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed in specific areas of Group A
occupancies as follows~ Under the roof and
gridiron, in the tie and fly galleries, and in all
places behind the proscenium wall of stages; over
or within permanent platforms in excess of 500
square feet in area; and in dressing rooms,
workshops and storerooms accessory to such stages
or permanent platforms.
Exceptions: 1. Stages or platforms open to the
auditorium room on three or more sides.
2. Altersf pulpits, or similar platforms and
their accessory rooms.
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15.24.230
3. Stage gridirons when side-wall sprinklers with
135 F rated heads with heat-baffle plates are
installed around the entire perimeter of the stage
except for the proscenium opening at points not
more than 30 inches below the gridiron nor more
than 6 inches below the baffle plate.
4. Under stage or platform areas less than 4 feet
in clear height used exclusively for chair and
table storage and lined on the inside with
materials approved for one-hour fire resistive
construction.
D. Group B Occupancies.
Division B-1. When the total gross floor area
exceed 2,500 square feet, full coverage by
automatic fire sprinklers is required. No
requirement for automatic fire sprinklers if such
building is separate from all others by at least
50 feet. Otherwise, if close to, or part of other
buildings, B--1 occupancies will be fully covered
by automatic fire sprinklers.
Division B-2. When the total gross £1oor area
for any division B-2 occupancy exceeds 2,500
square feet the occupancy will be fully covered by
automatic fire sprinklers.
Divisions B-3 and B-4. Full coverage by automatic
fire sprinklers is required when the occupancy
total gross square footage exceeds 2,500 square
feet.
Group E Occupancies will follow the requirements of the
California State Fire Marshal as set forth in
California Administrative Code Title-19 and Title--24.
Basements. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in basements classified as a Group E
Occupancy when the basement is larger than 1,500
square feet in floor area.
F. Group H Occupancies.
Division 1. An automatic fire-extinguishing
system shall be installed in Group H~ Divisions 1,
2~ 3~ 4 and 7 Occupancies.
Division 6. An automatic fire-extinguishing
system shall be installed throughout buildings
containing Group H, Division 6 Occupancies. The
design of the sprinkler system shall be not less
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15.24.230
than that required under U.B.C., 1988 Edition and
U.B.C. Standard No. 38-1 for the occupancy hazard
classification.
Group I Occupancies shall follow in the requirements of
the California State Fire Marshal as set forth in
California Administrative Code Title-19 and Title-24.
As such, all I occupancies are required to have full
automatic fire sprinkler systems, with exceptions as
noted by the State.
Group R Occupancies.
Group R-1. Full automatic fire sprinklers are
required in units used for commercial rental
(co~only known as hotels, motels) when the
number of units per building exceed 5. In such
units when the units per building do not exceed
15, the sprinkler design standard shall be the
residential one as set forth in NFPA 13D.
Sprinklers are not required on condominiums or
apartment buildings two stories or less in
height, or less than 12,000 square feet per
floor, or 24,000 square feet total gross floor
area.
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Group R-3. Sprinklers are not required, but are an
encouraged option. The residential sprinkler
standard shall be that set forth by the bureau of
fire prevention. Residential sprinklers may be
used in lieu of a standby water requirement when
fire hydrants are not closely available.
General.
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When any building, unless a State Fire Marshal
regulated occupancy, exceeds 2,500 square feet
total floor plan area, the building shall be fully
covered by an automatic fire extinguishing system.
Contiguous buildings or structures, such as
shopping centers shall be considered as one
building where linked by common walls, roofs or
walkways. Buildings subsequently constructed
shall be considered one building requiring
compliance of both buildings when exceeding 2,500
square feet. Type V buildings or structures
separated by less than ten (10) feet shall be
considered as one building or structure.
The City of Poway Automatic Fire Extinguishing
System Requirements are not intended and shall not
limit Uniform Building Code allowable area and
construction type increases, as if the sprinklers
had been voluntarily selected.
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Page 15
15.24.230
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Where sprinklers are required by just this
ordinance, rated fire walls and area occupancy
separation walls, shall not be used to divide a
building into smaller areas so as to just
eliminate any applicable automatic extinguishing
system requirements.
Buildings built on a property line other than a
public way shall be protected by a fire sprinkler
system consistent with the forgoing standards,
regardless of size.
In any building hereinafter constructed which does
not fall into the above categories, where the
required fireflow exceeds 2,500 gallons per
minute, calculated according to the standard
published by the Insurance Services Office, "Guide
for Determination of Required Fire Flow", the
Chief shall require the installation of an
automatic fire sprinkler system meeting Uniform
Building Code Standard 38-1.
Standards. Ail sprinkler system installations shall be
in conformance with the latest edition of the National
Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard 13, 13R
and 13D. Other engineering standards as may be
required will be published by the Bureau of Fire
Prevention.
Plans.
Required automatic fire extinguishing systems
shall be approved by the Director of Safety
Services or his/her designee.
Plans shall be submitted prior to any installation
commencing by a licensed system designer and/or
installer. Plans shall be approved prior to
installation beginning. Plans shall show all
necessary engineering features and calculations to
document compliance with and as required by NFPA
13, 13R and 13D.
Standard test during and after installation shall
be required as by NFPA 13, 13R 13D, and fire
prevention bureau standards. These tests must be
performed and documented prior to final
inspection.
No building hereafter required to have an
automatic fire extinguishing system installed
shall pass final building inspection or be issued
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Page 16
15.24.230 - 15.24.260
a certificate of occupancy until the fire
extinguishing system passes final fire inspection.
If the Bureau of Fire Prevention need specialized
consultant assistance for plan checks or if
extensive inspections/reinspections are required
during installation, a reasonable fee shall be
charged to cover expenses. Fees shall be
established by resolution of the City Council.
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For commercial and industrial occupancies commonly
referred to as "spec buildings" wherein no
specific end use is identified at time of plan
check~ the sprinkler system shall provide a
density of .33 GPM/sq. ft. for a 3~000 sq. ft.
design area.
Projects having paid a building plan check fee
prior to adoption of this ordinance are exempt
from this ordinance's additional sprinkler
requirements, but not those of the currently
adopted Uniform Building Code.
15.24.240 Section 10.307 deletion and replacement .... Sprinkler
System Supervision Alarms. Section 10.307 of the Uniform Fire
Code is deleted and replaced to read as follows~
Ail automatic fire sprinkler systems meeting UBC Standard 38--1 or
NFPA 13 shall be supervised by an approved central station
monitoring for water flow meeting fire department standards. All
control valves shall be monitored for tampering by central
station and be locked by approved padlocks keyed to fire
department specifications. All monitored sprinkler systems shall
have approved emergency access key boxes on site at a location
approved by the fire department.
15.24.250 Section 10.314 addition--Specifications. Section
10.314 is added to the Uniform Fire Code to read as follows:
The Fire Chief shall write and update as necessary specifications
for the installation and maintenance of all onsite fire
extinguishing or fire protection systems. These specifications
shall be set forth as the minimum requirements for fire
protection equipment acceptable to the fire department and
Director of Public Works.
15.24.260 Section 11.201 amendment--Dumping of waste
material. Section 11.201 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding subsection (e) to read as follows:
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Dumping of waste material as defined in California
Penal Code, Section 374(b), is prohibited within the
jurisdiction except at approved landfills.
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Page 17
15.24.270 - 15.24.300
The property owner and person in control of the
property shall not permit such material to remain on
the site, and shall remove it or cause it to be removed
to an approved landfill or State licensed hazardous
waste materials disposal station, as appropriate.
The property owner or person in charge shall take such
actions as necessary to prevent recurring dumping, such
as posting the property and fencing the area or
barricading the access. Such fencing or barricading
shall not be installed so that firefighting access is
compromised.
After reasonable notice and opportunity for compliance
per the California Health and Safety Code, the City
Council may authorize the Chief to employ a contractor
to remove waste material from the site, and attach
actual contractor costs and a reasonable administrative
fee as a lien against the property.
15.24.270 Section 11.208 amendment--JPermits. Section 11.208
of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by deletion of subsection
(a), permit to operate a parade float.
15.24.280 Section 11.403 amended--Asphalt kettles.
11.403 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to re-label
subsections to (b) and (c), and add subsection (a) ~
Section
existing
(a) For permits to operate an asphalt kettle, see
Section 4.108.
15.24.290 Section 25.401 (b) deletion and replacement--
Ground Seats. Section 25.401 (b) of the Uniform Fire Code is
amended by deletion and replacement with:
Where more than 299 loose chairs are used in connection with
athletic events, or outdoor events, chairs shall be fastened
together in groups of not less than three and shall be tied or
staked to the ground.
15.24.300 Section 79.501 amendment .... Restricted locations-
stationary tank storage, aboveqround, outside of buildings.
Section 79.501 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to re-label
existing subsection as (a) and add subsection (b):
(b)
The storage and dispensing of Class I and II
from above-ground tanks is permitted in
quantities in specially designed containers
certain land use or occupancy areas as follows
liquids
limited
within
The maximum Class I or II liquids permi~ted per
assessor parcel shall be 550 gallons.
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15.24.310 - 15.24.320
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Above-ground storage in tanks of Class I and II
liquids is prohibited on residential property.
Specially designed tanks must be approved by the
Chief~ and must meet the following minimum
requirements~
(a) The primary vessel shall be of double
containment design.
(b) The primary vessel shall be protected by an
integral exterior weather resistive, fire-
resistive barrier with a minimum rating of
two (2) hours.
(c) The vessel shall be placed on a concrete
foundation meeting seismic design
requirements and soil compaction standards.
(d) Venting shall meet Fire Code and Air Pollu-
tion Control District standards.
(e) A concrete containment curb is required, with
a minimum rise of 6" and located at least
12" outside the perimeter of the tank. A
manually operated, self-closing drain shall
be provided for removal of rain water from
the diked area.
(f) Collision barriers of substantial
construction, and spaced to prevent contact
by a vehicle, shall be provided.
(g) 'NO SMOKING' signs shall be provided, and the
tank marked by UFC Standard 79-3 requirements
on all sides.
(h) Bouyancy calculations shall be provided for
all tanks placed within the 100 year floodR
plain.
15.24.310 Section 79.903 (b) amendment--Dispensing services-
supervision. Section 79.903 (b) of the Uniform Fire Code is
amended by addition of subsection (4) under EXCEPTION to read as
follows:
In the immediate vicinity of the sign described at
(2) above, there shall be provided an approved
method of notifying the fire department in the
event of an emergency. Such method shall consist
of a telephone capable of emergency communications
without the use of a coin, or other approved
means, and shall be readily accessible to the
public.
15.24.320 Section 79.908 amendment---Card controlled stations
Section 79.908 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding a new subsection (a) to read as follows:
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15.24.330 - 15.24.350
Card Controlled Stations. Where automatic debit card
systems replace the required station attendant in gasoline
dispensing stations open to the public, an automatic fire
extinguishing system shall be installed as per specifications
issued by the bureau of fire prevention.
15.24.330 Section 79.1007 (g) deletion--Tanks for Gravit~
Discharge on Construction Projects. Section 79.1007 (g) of the
Uniform Fire Code is amended by deletion of subsection (g),
prohibiting their use.
15.24.340 Appendix I-A amended--Regulations applicable to
existing buildings. Appendix I-A of the Uniform Fire Code is
amended as follows~
1. GENERAL
(a) Purpose:
the EXCEPTION.
Delete the words "Group R, Division 3" from
2. BASEMENT ACCESS OR SPRINKLER PROTECTION - Add new subsection
(a) as follows:
Where an existing building or structure is not
protected by an automatic fire extinguishing system,
but would otherwise be required to be protected if
built as a new building, its use will be allowed to
continue until such time any structural change takes
place which modifies, alters~ or affects, any bearing
wall or similar structural assembly at which time it
shall be made to conform to the provisions of this
Code.
3. Add new Section 8 to read as follows:
ABOVE-GROUND TANKS. Any existing, but non-conforming
above-ground flammable or combustible liquid storage
tank shall be made to conform with the adoption of this
Code.
4. Add new Section 9 to read as follows:
KITCHEN EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS. Any commercial kitchen
not meeting the fixed protection requirements for hoods
and ducts as specified in Section 10.313 shall be made
to conform with the adoption of this Code.
15.24.350 APPENDIX II-A addition--State Fire Prevention
Guides. Appendix II-A of the Uniform Fire Code is
adding new Section 24 to read as follows:
24. State Fire Prevention Guides.
amended by
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Page 20
15.24.360 - 15.24.370
This code hereby adopts the following fire safety guides by
reference for industrial, commercial and/or residential de-
velopment in, upon or adjoining any mountainous area or forest--
covered lands, brush-covered lands or grass-covered lands or any
lands covered with flammable material:
(a) Fire Safe Guides for Residential Development
California (1980), California Department of Forestry;
in
(b) Industrial Operations Fire Prevention Field Guide
(1980), United States Forest Service.
(c) A Homeowner's Guide to Fire and Watershed Management at
the Chaparral/Urban Interface, U. S. Forest Service, Department
of Agriculture.
Wherever a conflict exists in this Code, the more
strictive requirements shall apply.
15.24.360 APPENDIX II-E addition Hazardous materials
management plan and hazardous materials Inventory Statement.
Appendix II-E of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the
following paragraph to read:
1. INTENT
Hazardous Materials reporting forms currently adopted by San
Diego County Health Department, Hazardous Materials Management
Unit which cover the same areas as forms contained in this
appendix are adopted by reference and take precedence over this
appendix.
III. SPECIAL REGULATIONS
15.24.370 New materials, processes or occupancies which may
require permits. A. The Chief and Chief of the Bureau of Fire
Prevention shall act as a committee to determine and specify,
after giving affected person an opportunity to be heard, any new
materials, processes, or occupancies for which permits are
required in addition to those now enumerated in said Code. The
Chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall post such list in a
conspicuous place in the bureau, and distribute copies thereof to
interested persons.
B. From time to time, in order to clarify, interpret, or
administer this Code, the bureau of fire prevention may issue
written stan~.ards which shall have the full force and effect of
this Code.
15.24.380
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Page 21
15.24.380 - 15.24.410
Establishment of limits of districts in which
storaqe of flammable or combustible liquids in outside above-
ground tanks is to be prohibited.
(a) The limits as amended in Section 79.501 of the Uniform
Fire Code in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in
outside above-ground tanks is prohibited are hereby established
as the jurisdictional limits of the City of Poway. A permit
shall be obtained from the Bureau of Fire Prevention prior to
engaging in this activity.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. 550 gallons maximum temporary above-ground
tanks storage for private use on remote construction sites, earth
moving projectsf gravel pits or borrow pits.
2. Crankcase draining may be stored in specially
constructed above-ground storage tanks, approved by the Chief,
with a maximum capacity of 550 gallons.
3. A maximum of 550 gallons of flammable or combustible
liquid may be stored above-ground in tanks in rural residential
zones for agricultural use, and in zones identified for such use
by the Department of Planning Services, with the approval of the
Chief and with safeguards as described in Section 79.501(b) of
this Code. Above-ground storage in tanks of flammable and
combustible liquids for vehicle fuel is prohibited in residential
areas.
(b) Bulk plants or terminals, as described in Section
79.1401 through 79.1410, are prohibited within the jurisdiction.
15.24.390 Establishment of limits in which storage of
liquefied petroleum gases is to restricted. The limits referred
to in Section 82.104(b) of the Uniform Fire Code, in which
storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are established
as follows: In residential zones LP gas use tanks shall not
exceed five hundred gallons for residential use. In commercial
and manufacturing zones LP gas tanks shall not exceed one
thousand two hundred gallons for limited commercial use. LP gas
bulk storage and transfer facilities are not permitted within the
City limits.
15.24.400 Establishment of limits of districts in which
storages of explosives and blasting agents is to be prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 77.106(b) of the Uniform Fire
Code, in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is
prohibited, are established as the limits of the City.
IV. VIOLATION--PENALTY
15.24.410 Violation--Penalt¥.. A. Any person who shall
violate any of the provisions of this Code or Standards hereby
adopted, or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or
fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall build
in violation of any detailed statement or specifications or plans
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Page 22
submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit
issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken~ or
who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or
modified by the City Attorney or by a court of competent
jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, shall severally for
each and every such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be
guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than
one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars
($500) or by imprisonment for not less than ten (10) days nor
more than six (6) months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse
the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons
shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects
within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each
ten days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall
constitute a separate offense.
B. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to
prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
Section 2: EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force thirty (30) days after the date of its passage;
and the City Clerk of the City of Poway is hereby authorized to
use summary publication procedures pursuant to Government Code
Section 36933 utilizing the Poway News Chieftain~ a newspaper of
general circulation published in the City of Poway.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Poway~ held the 14th of November, 1989,
and thereafter PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said
City Council held the 12th day of December, 1989 by the following
roll call vote:
AYES~
COUNCILMEMBERS: GOLDSMITH, HIGGINSON, KRUSE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAINS:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS; BRANNON, EMERY
Marj~. Wahloten, City Clerk