HomeMy WebLinkAbout1018 ORDINANCE NO. 1018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING DIVISION 6, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLES 1 AND 2,
AND CHAPTER 6 OF THE UKIAH MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED,
RESPECTIVELY, FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND OUTDOOR BURNING.
FINDINGS: THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Ukiah finds as follows:
1. The City of Ukiah experiences hot summers with temperatures often
exceeding 100 F. and no rainfall typically from May through October. These hot, dry
summer conditions create above average fire hazard conditions which may readily
deplete emergency resources.
2. The City of Ukiah is geographically isolated from adequate sources of mutual
aid in the event of large single- and multi-story structure fires which may occur in areas
of high building density.
3. The City of Ukiah is geographically and topographically diverse with structures
located in both flat, predominantly urban settings and in steep, hillside settings in close
proximity to densely wooded and grassy wildlands. The proximity of wildlands adds to
the hazardous fire conditions that typically prevail from May through October.
4. The on-going condition of limited emergency personnel resources, and the
diversity of expensive fire fighting equipment that would be necessary to fight fires in
geographically isolated areas with poor access, necessitate the extraordinary provision
of fire and life safety requirements beyond those of standard codes. As well, the more
concentrated urban settings, and structures of large size or height which are prevalent
within the City Limits, make it reasonably necessary due to these and local climatic,
geologic and topographical conditions, to modify provisions of the 1998 California Fire
Code. The Fire Code amendments included herein establish a self-inspection program
for commercial occupancies, insure access along fire lanes, require automatic fire
extinguishing systems in certain types of buildings, prohibit bulk fuel storage plants,
provide for control of utilities in emergencies, regulate the storage of flammable liquids
in above-ground tanks, and provide administrative direction for the defining of terms and
references.
Accordingly, the City Council of the City of Ukiah does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION ONE
Sections 5200, 5202, and 5211 through 5223 of the Ukiah Municipal Code are
hereby amended to read as follows:
§5200: ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
Adoption of the California Fire Code, 4994 1998 edition of the California
Fire Code, including all Appendices, Standards and References, inclusive, as compiled
and published by the International Fire Code Institute, International Conference of
Building Officials and the Western Fire Chief's Association, Inc. This adoption shall
include all amendments which shall made to the California Code of Regulations, Title
24, Part 9, as approved by the California Building Standards Commission, and referred
to as the California Fire Code. Said California Fire Code, three copies of which have
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been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby
referred to, and, except as to omission, amendments and additions hereinafter noted, is
hereby adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set forth in this article.
§5202: ENFORCEMENT:
A. The California Fire Code (CFC) herein adopted shall be enforced by the
Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Ukiah who is hereby appointed to
supervise the bureau of fire prevention and such regularly employed members of
said Department as are appointed by the City Manager in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the California Fire Code.
B. Section 103.3.1 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding
subsection 103.3.1.4 thereto as follows:
Section 103.3.1.4 - Self-Inspection Program
For the purpose of providing and maintaining functions necessary for the
prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property from fire and panic,
there is hereby established a "Self-Inspection Program" assuring that certain
California Building Code (CBC) Group B, F, H, M, and S occupancies within the
City are inspected on an annual basis for fire safety.
The Ukiah Fire Department shall deliver, by hand or by mail, "Self-Inspection
Worksheet" and "Business and Emergency Record" forms as established from
time to time by said department to certain CBC Group B, F, H, M, & S occupancies
within the City on an annual basis, or as may be initiated through the Business
License Application process.
The owner or manager of said occupancy or person in highest authority in said
occupancy shall be allowed thirty (30) days from issue date, as noted on the Self-
Inspection Worksheet, in which to conduct an inspection for fire safety, correct any
deficiencies, complete said forms, and return completed forms to the Ukiah Fire
Department as directed by the Fire Chief or his designee.
Any person who fails to comply with the requirements to return said forms duly
completed and to correct the deficiencies noted in said occupancies within thirty
(30) days of the issuance of said forms shall be guilty of an infraction.
Except as expressly provided elsewhere in this Code, any person, firm or
corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee, tenant, owner or otherwise,
violating or causing the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine
of not more than One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars.
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§5211: Section 105.3: Section 105.3 of the California Fire Code is amended to
read as follows:
Section 105.3 -Application for Permit.
All applications for a permit required by this code shall be made to the bureau of
fire prevention in such form and detail as it shall prescribe. Applications for
permits shall be accompanied by such plans as required by the bureau. The City
Council may establish, by resolution, fees for permit applications.
§5212:
Section 207: Section 207 of the California Fire Code is amended by
changing the reference source for non-defined terms, and by adding a
definition of FIRE LANE thereto as follows:
Section 207: FIRE LANE is that portion of an access roadway reserved for
emergency vehicles and for the conduct of fire-fighting or rescue operations, or as
designated by the Fire Department and posted in accordance with Section
22500.1, California Vehicle Code.
§5213:
Section 902.2.4.1: Section 902.2.4.1 of the California Fire Code is
amended to read as follows:
Section 902.2.4.1 - Obstruction and control of fire apparatus access.
General. The required width of any fire apparatus access road shall not be
obstructed in any manner, including parking of vehicles. Minimum required widths
and clearances established under section 902.2.2.1 shall be maintained at all
times. No owner, lessee of the land or proprietor, partner, officer, director,
manager, or agent of any business or other activity carried on upon the land shall,
after receiving notice thereof, permit or otherwise allow, and no person shall cause
any activity, practice or condition to occur or exist, or continue to exist, upon said
land which shall lessen, obstruct or impair the access required under this code.
Entrances to roads, trails or other accessways which have been closed with gates
and barriers in accordance with Section 902.2.4.2 shall not be obstructed by
parked vehicles.
§5214:
Section 901.4.2: Section 901.4.2 of the California Fire Code is amended
to read as follows:
Section 901.4.2 - Signs.
When required, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided and
maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads and prohibit the
obstruction thereof or both. "NO PARKING" signs shall comply with the provisions
of the California Vehicle Code. Where curbs exist adjacent to hydrants located
along private accessways, the curbs shall be painted red or otherwise
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appropriately marked by the developer, owner, lessee or other person in charge of
the premises to prohibit parking for a distance of fifteen (15) feet in either direction
from any such hydrant. In such cases where curbs do not exist there shall be
appropriate markings painted on the pavement, or signs erected, or both, fifteen
(15) feet from any such hydrant.
§5215:
Section 1001.2: Section 1001.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to
read as follows:
Section 1001.2 - Definitions.
For the purpose of this adicle, the following definitions shall apply:
AREA SEPARATION WALL is an un-pierced masonry or concrete wall,
including a minimum 30 inch parapet, as approved by the Building and Fire
Department.
CENTRAL ALARM STATION is a publicly or privately operated alarm
receiving center, which is constantly attended by appropriately trained staff.
COST OF WORK shall be the estimated valuation of the work to be
performed as determined by the Building Department having jurisdiction.
EXISTING STRUCTURE is any building in existence or for which a
building permit has been issued for the construction thereof, prior to the effective
date of this code.
STRUCTURE is any continuous building regardless of property lines.
For definitions of ALARM CONTROL UNIT, ALARM INITIATING DEVICE,
ALARM SIGNAL, ALARM-SIGNALING DEVICE, ALARM SYSTEM, ALARM
ZONE, ANNUNCIATOR, AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM,
FACILITY, FIRE DEPARTMENT INLET CONNECTION, SMOKE DETECTOR and
STANDPIPE SYSTEM, see Article 2.
§5216:
Section 1003.2.1: Section 1003.2.1 of the California Fire Code is
amended to read as follows:
Section 1003.2.1 - Where Required.
An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in the
occupancies and locations as set forth in section 1003.2.
For special provisions on hazardous chemicals and magnesium, and
calcium carbide, see Section 1001.9 and Articles 79, 80, 81.
For all occupancies except Group R-l, Group R-3 and Group U, an
automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed as follows:
(1) New structures which are in excess of the maximum allowable areas as
indicated on Table 1003-A for the appropriate type of construction.
(2) Existing structures to which an addition creates an area in excess of the
maximum allowable area as indicated on Table 1003-A for the appropriate type of
construction.
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(3) Existing structures with an area in excess of the maximum allowable area
as indicated on Table 1003-A for the appropriate type of construction which are
remodeled, added to or altered, except for ordinary maintenance and repair not
involving structural alterations, when the cost of such work within any 36 month
period exceeds $50,000.
(4) New and remodeled structures over 30 feet in height or requiring a fire
flow in excess of 2000 gallons per minute as determined by the ISO "Guide for
Determination of Required Fire Flow", 1974, or those structures which require a
fire flow in excess of the capability of the available water supply.
Table 1003-A
Type of Construction Maximum Allowable Area (in square feet)
Type I F.R. 10,000
Type II F.R. 10,000
Type II l-HR 10,000
Type II N.R. 10,000
Type III l-HR 8,500
Type III N.R. 7,000
Type IV 8,500
Type V 1-HR 4,000
Type V N.R. 4,000
(Types of Construction and fire ratings have the meanings as indicated in Table
5-A of Appendix VI-E of the California Fire Code.)
Newly constructed contiguous buildings in UBC Group R-1 occupancies
with five or more individual dwelling units, or existing buildings of this occupancy
group which are modified to create five or more individual dwelling units, shall have
the newly constructed or remodeled portions provided with an approved automatic
fire protection system designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13R.
§5217:
Section 1003.4: Section 1003.4 of the California Fire Code is amended by
adding subsection 1003.4.1 to read as follows:
Section 1003.4.1 - Separation Walls.
Structures which are larger than the maximum allowable area according to
Table 1003-A for the appropriate type of construction, but which are divided into
spaces that are less than the maximum allowable area by approved area
separation walls, need not be equipped with approved automatic fire sprinkler
systems when otherwise required by Section 1003.2.1 (1), (2), (3), (4) or (5).
§5218:
Section 902.4.1: Section 902.4.1 of the California Fire Code is added as
follows:
Section 902.4.1 - Emergency electrical disconnects.
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Where access to main electrical control panels requires entry to, and
passage through, portions of a structure which may be involved with fire, smoke,
gasses, hazardous materials, or which otherwise present unsafe conditions to
emergency personnel, the Chief may require that a means of remotely
disconnecting electrical service to the structure be provided. This means of
remotely disconnecting electrical service shall be by a secured key switch
mechanism approved by the Fire Department.
§5219: (Not used)
§5220:
Section 201,1: Se~ion 201.1 ofthe Cali~rnia Fire Code is amended to
read as~llows:
Section 201.1 - Definitions.
For the purpose of this code, certain words and phrases are defined and
certain provisions shall be construed as set forth herein, unless it is apparent from
the context that a different meaning is intended.
When terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings
within the context with which they are used. The most current version of Merriam
Webster's Collegiate Dictionary shall be considered as providing ordinarily
accepted meanings.
§5221:
Section 7902.2.2.1: Section 7902.2.2.1 of the California Fire Code is
amended to read as follows:
Section 7902.2.2.1 - Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited.
The storage of class I and II flammable or combustible liquids in
aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited, except as further provided in
this section.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Tanks used for motor vehicle fuel dispensing when enclosed within a
flammable liquid storage vault constructed in accordance with the standards set by
the Fire Chief.
2. Applications involving farms and construction projects as identified
section 7904.2 of the Fire Code.
3. When the storage facility is located and constructed in accordance with
the following requirements and standards:
A. No such tank shall be used without first securing a Fire
Department permit from the Fire Chief in accordance with the procedures provided
in the Uniform Fire Code.
B. Tanks shall be of an approved and listed type with minimum
double wall construction, consisting of an interior shell compatible with the liquid
being stored and a secondary containment shell with monitoring equipment to
detect leakage. The outer shell shall be constructed of steel or other approved
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material. The space between the inner and outer shell shall be filled with an
approved, non-combustible insulating material. The tank shall have a "two-hour"
fire rating. Tanks shall be installed and maintained as recommended by the
manufacturer and as required by the Fire Code.
C. Tanks shall be of the horizontal type. Tank size is limited to
20,000 gallons aggregate and no single compartment of the tank shall be larger
than 10,000 gallons. Each site shall be limited to 20,000 gallons total.
D. Tank sites shall be prohibited in residential areas. Tank sites
shall be accessible via an all-weather surfaced roadway, with minimum 20 foot
width. Tanks shall be surrounded by not less than 150 foot clearance to any
property line, building, public way, or any other feature determined by the Fire
Chief to be a potential exposure to or from fire.
E. The tank site shall be surrounded by security fencing (six feet
high minimum) to restrict access to the tank area. Gates in the fence shall be
locked except during transfer operations. Locks on gates shall provide for Fire
Department access with a "Knox" brand key vault or control. Tank controls and
openings shall be securely locked except during fuel transfer. Access to the tank
area shall be limited to tank vehicles to on-load or off-load product and vehicles
required for site maintenance. No fueling is permitted from the tank.
F. The tank itself shall be mounted on a reinforced concrete slab
engineered to support the full tank, extending beyond the exterior edges of the
tank. The tank shall be sufficiently anchored to protect it from excessive movement
during an earthquake or flood.
G. The tank shall be surrounded by bollards. Bollards shall be (1)
spaced at maximum four feet on center; (2) at least three feet high; (3) set in
concrete to a depth equal to the height; (4) constructed of six inch diameter filled
steel pipe; and (5) protected from corrosion.
H. Fire extinguishers shall be located as required by the Fire Chief.
I. An emergency shut-off switch shall be provided for tank pump(s)
at a location approved by the Fire Chief.
J. A fire hydrant capable of supplying 1000 gallons per minute shall
be located between 200 and 400 feet from the containment area, adjacent to the
access roadway.
K. Approved Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) shall be supplied
by the permittee to the Fire Department foam cache in the amount of 5 gallons
foam for every 2000 gallons of storage capacity.
L. A dike or berm shall surround the tank and tank vehicle transfer
area. It shall be of sufficient size and depth to contain the total amount stored at
the site. There shall be facilities to drain rain water from the containment area. No
vegetation, combustible materials, drums or barrels are permitted within the
containment area.
M. Transfer hoses shall have check valves at both ends which
prevent product flow unless hose is attached at both ends.
§5222: (Reserved)
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§5223: Section 7902.2.2.1.1: Section 7902.2.2.1.1 is hereby added to the
California Fire Code to read as follows:
Section 7902.2.2.1.1 - Existing Storage Locations.
All existing storage for Class I and II flammable or combustible liquids in
aboveground tanks in the City shall meet all requirements of this ordinance and the
code provisions adopted hereunder. Storage tanks that, in the opinion of the Fire
Chief, pose an unreasonable risk or fire hazard and do not comply with said
requirements shall be removed within one year of written notice from the Fire
Department.
§5224:
Section 7904.4.1.1: Section 7904.4.1.1 is hereby added to the California
Fire Code to read as follows:
Section 7904.4.1.1 - Location of Bulk Plants.
No bulk plants shall be constructed within the City limits of the City of
Ukiah, except if constructed in accordance with section 7902.2.2.1 of the California
Fire Code.
§5500:
Section 1102.3: Repealer. California Fire Code Section 1102.3 is
repealed and the regulations of this chapter of the Ukiah Municipal Code
shall govern outdoor burning.
SECTION TWO:
This Ordinance shall be published as required by law in a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Ukiah.
SECTION THREE:
This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED by title only on the 21st day of April, 1999 by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CouncilmemberLibby, Councilmember Baldwin, Mayor Mastin
None
CouncilmemberAshiku
None
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on the 5th day of May, 1999 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Councilmembers Libby, Baldwin, Ashiku, Mayor Mastin
None
None
None ~,,,,:,
Q.~M_ MASTIN,'MAYOR
MARIE ULVILA, CITY CLERK
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