Chapter 15.28
FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.28.020 Adoption of California Fire Code.
15.28.040 Repeal of conflicting ordinances.
15.28.050 Amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code.
15.28.055 Establishing limits.
15.28.060 New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits.
15.28.080 Flammable and combustible liquids and liquefied petroleum gases - permits.
15.28.010 Definitions.
A. Whenever the word “fire code” is used in this chapter, it shall mean the 2022 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Part 9 (California Fire Code), in its entirety including, without limitation, Appendix Chapter 4, Appendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix C, Appendix CC, Appendix H, Appendix N, Appendix O, and such portions as hereinafter added, deleted, or amended by the City of Galt and the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department.
B. Wherever the word “municipality” or “jurisdiction” is used in the fire code, it shall mean the City of Galt.
C. Wherever the words “Chief” or “Chief of the bureau of fire prevention” are used in the fire code, they shall mean the chief of any fire protection district or a community service district that has a fire department or their designated representatives, within their respective jurisdictions.
D. Wherever the phrase “Fire Code of the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department” is used it shall mean the fire code of the City of Galt.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)
15.28.020 Adoption of California Fire Code.
There is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Galt for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code known as the 2022 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Part 9 (California Fire Code), in its entirety including, without limitation, Appendix Chapter 4, Appendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix C, Appendix CC, Appendix H, Appendix N, Appendix O, and such portions as hereinafter added, deleted, or amended. Not less than one (1) copy of such code has been and now is filed with the Clerk of the City of Galt. From the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Galt except that any inconsistent regulations and ordinances adopted pursuant to applicable law by a fire protection district or a community service district having a fire department within the City shall be controlling by the city within that district’s jurisdictional areas.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)
15.28.030 Copies on file.
At least one (1) copy of each primary code and of each secondary code pertaining thereto, all certified to be true copies by the Building Official, shall be filed at the Building Department office and shall be kept there for public inspection during regular business hours.
The findings of fact are filed separately with the California State Fire Marshal’s Office, State Department of Housing and Community Development and the City of Galt.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)
15.28.040 Repeal of conflicting ordinances.
All former fire prevention ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or of the code hereby adopted are hereby repealed.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)
15.28.045 Validity.
The City of Galt hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this chapter or of the code hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Board that it would have passed all other portions of this chapter independent of the elimination therefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)
15.28.050 Amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code.
CHAPTER 1
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 105.5.5 “CARNIVALS AND FAIRS” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 105.5.5 Carnivals, fairs, festivals, or exhibitions. An operational permit is required to conduct a carnival, fair, festival, or exhibition.
SECTION 105.6 “REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION PERMITS” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 105.6 Required Construction Permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work as set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.25.
SECTION 112.4 “VIOLATION PENALTIES” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 112.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of an infraction or a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment not exceeding 180 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
SECTION 113.4 “FAILURE TO COMPLY” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 113.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of an infraction or a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred ($100) dollars or more than one thousand ($1000) dollars.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 202 “ALL-WEATHER DRIVING SURFACE” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
ALL-WEATHER DRIVING SURFACE. A roadway with a minimum surface finish of one layer of asphalt or concrete that is designed to carry the imposed weight loads of fire apparatus.
Exception: R-3 occupancies located on Agricultural or Agricultural-Residential zoned lots.
SECTION 202 “FALSE ALARM” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
FALSE ALARM. The willful and knowing or negligent initiation or transmission of a signal, message, or other notification of an event of fire when no such danger exists.
SECTION 202 “SUPERVISING STATION” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
SUPERVISING STATION. An approved UL listed, Type A, Full Service Central Station facility that receives signals and at which personnel are in attendance at all times to respond to these signals. The approved supervising station shall have the ability to relay the alarm to the Sacramento Regional Fire/EMS Communications Center.
CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
SECTION 503.1.2.1 “ONE OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 503.1.2.1 One or Two-Family Dwelling Residential Developments. All subdivisions of forty (40) or more lots shall have at least two (2) fire apparatus access roads unless otherwise approved by both the city engineer and the fire code official. If the local jurisdiction’s Municipal Code conflicts with this standard, the local jurisdiction’s Municipal Code shall prevail.
SECTION 503.6.1 “ELECTRIFIED SECURITY FENCES” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 503.6.1 Electrified security fences. Installation of an electrified security fence, where the fence is permitted by the Municipal Code of the local jurisdiction, the installer must, prior to installation, provide written notice to the fire code official of the location of the electrified security fence.
SECTION 505.1 “PREMISES IDENTIFICATION” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers. Address numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 6 inches (152.4 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official, address identification 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. Address identification shall be maintained.
SECTION 505.1.1 “ILLUMINATION” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 505.1.1 Illumination. Address identification shall be internally or externally illuminated on all new buildings and on existing buildings undergoing alterations requiring a building permit. An illuminated directory board shall be required at every entrance where deemed necessary by the fire code official.
SECTION 507.1.1 “CONNECTION” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 507.1.1 Connection. When required by the fire code official, buildings without a public water supply shall be connected to the public water supply once the public water connectivity becomes available at their property frontage. This would not apply to properties exempt from connection in the rural area so long as provided for in the General Plan.
Exception: Group R-3 and Group U occupancies.
SECTION 507.5.1 “WHERE REQUIRED” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet (91.4 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).
SECTION 507.5.1.1 “HYDRANT FOR STANDPIPE SYSTEMS” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 507.5.1.1 Hydrant for standpipe systems. Buildings equipped with a standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 905 shall have a fire hydrant within 40 feet (12.192 m) of the fire department connection.
Exception: The distance shall be permitted to be increased up to 100 feet (30.480 m) where approved by the fire code official.
SECTION 510.4.1.1 “MINIMUM SIGNAL STRENGTH INTO THE BUILDING” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 510.4.1.1 Minimum signal strength into the building. The minimum inbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code official. The inbound signal level shall be a minimum of -95dBm throughout the coverage area and sufficient to provide not less than a Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.4 or an equivalent Signal-to-Interference-Plus-Noise Ratio (SINR) applicable to the technology for either analog or digital signals.
SECTION 510.4.1.2 “MINIMUM SIGNAL STRENGTH OUT OF THE BUILDING” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 510.4.1.2 Minimum signal strength out of the building. The minimum outbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code official. The outbound signal level shall be sufficient to provide not less than a DAQ of 3.4 or an equivalent SINR applicable to the technology for either analog or digital signals.
CHAPTER 6
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
SECTION 606 “COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 606.5 System activation notification. Commercial cooking fire protection systems, located in buildings equipped with a fire alarm control unit, shall be connected to the fire alarm control panel so that actuation of the extinguishing system will automatically send a signal to the supervising station.
CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
SECTION 901.4.7 “PUMP AND RISER ROOM SIZE” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 901.4.7 Pump and riser room size. Approved fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided in all new buildings protected by an automatic sprinkler system. Fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufacturer, with sufficient working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair, or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire resistance rated assembly. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with doors and unobstructed passageways large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment.
Exception: Group R-3 Occupancies.
SECTION 901.4.7.2 “MARKING ON ACCESS DOORS” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 901.4.7.2 Marking on access doors. Access doors for automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms shall be labeled with an approved sign. The lettering shall be in contrasting color to the background. Letters shall have a minimum height of 4 inches (101.6 mm) with a minimum stroke of 1/2-inch (12.7 mm).
SECTION 901.4.7.4 “LIGHTING” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 901.4.7.4 Lighting. Permanently installed artificial illumination and emergency illumination shall be provided in automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms.
SECTION 903.2 “WHERE REQUIRED” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21. For the provisions of this section, portions of buildings separated by fire walls shall not be considered separate buildings.
Exception: Detached noncombustible canopies open on four sides not exceeding the basic allowable square footage in CBC Table 506.2 used exclusively for any of the following:
1. Parking or storage of private or recreational vehicles
2. Noncombustible storage
3. Fuel islands
SECTION 903.2.1.1 “GROUP A-1” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The fire area contains a multi-theater complex.
SECTION 903.2.1.2 “GROUP A-2” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-2 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-2 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The structure exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
SECTION 903.2.1.3 “GROUP A-3” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The structure exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
SECTION 903.2.1.4 “GROUP A-4” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
SECTION 903.2.2.1 “GROUP B” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.2.1 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group B occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group B occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
SECTION 903.2.3 “GROUP E” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2) in area.
2. The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
Exception: In buildings where every classroom has not fewer than one exterior exit door at ground level, an automatic sprinkler system is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area.
3. The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
4. In rooms or areas with special hazards such as laboratories, vocational shops, and other such areas where hazardous materials in quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity are used or stored.
5. Throughout any Group E structure greater than 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
6. For public school state funded construction projects see Section 903.2.19.
7. For public school campuses, Kindergarten through 12th grade, see Section 903.2.20.
SECTION 903.2.4 “GROUP F-1” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.4 Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
SECTION 903.2.4.4 “GROUP F-2” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.4.4 Group F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-2 occupancy where the following condition exists:
1. A Group F-2 fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
SECTION 903.2.7 “GROUP M” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
4. [SFM] The structure exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
SECTION 903.2.7.2 “GROUP M UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE OR MATTRESSES” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
903.2.7.2 Group M upholstered furniture or mattresses. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group M fire area where the area used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
SECTION 903.2.8.1.1 “GROUP R-3 MANUFACTURED HOUSING” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
903.2.8.1.1 Group R-3 manufactured housing. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in new manufactured homes (HSC Sections 18007 and 18009) and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units (HSC 18008.7) in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
SECTION 903.2.8.2 “GROUP R-4” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.8.2 Group R-4, Condition 1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Group R-4 Condition 1 occupancies.
SECTION 903.2.9 “GROUP S-1” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
SECTION 903.2.9.1 “REPAIR GARAGES” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the California Building Code, as shown:
1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
2. Buildings no more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
SECTION 903.2.10 “GROUP S-2 PARKING GARAGES” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as parking garages where any of the following conditions exist:
1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with section 406.6 of the California Building Code, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
2. Where the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code, is located beneath other groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.
3. Where the fire area of the open parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
SECTION 903.2.10.1 “COMMERCIAL PARKING GARAGES” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
SECTION 903.2.10.3 “GROUP S-2” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.10.3 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy where the following condition exists:
1. A Group S-2 fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
SECTION 903.2.18.1 “GROUP U PRIVATE GARAGES AND CARPORTS” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.2.18.1 Group U private garages and carports. Carports and garages within 6-feet of a Group R occupancy equipped with automatic fire sprinklers, shall be protected by fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R, or NFPA 13, as applicable.
SECTION 903.3.8.4 “SUPERVISION” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.3.8.4 Supervision. Control valves shall not be installed between the water supply and sprinklers unless the valves are of an approved indicating type that are supervised and secured in the open position.
SECTION 903.3.9 “FLOOR CONTROL VALVES” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.3.9 Floor control valves. Floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall be installed at each floor in multi-story buildings, at an approved location.
Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall not be required.
SECTION 903.4.2 “ALARMS” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.4.2 Alarms. One exterior approved audible/visual device located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, including one and two-family dwellings, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
SECTION 903.4.3 “FLOOR CONTROL VALVES” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in multi-story buildings.
SECTION 903.6 “WHERE REQUIRED IN EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11 and as follows:
1. When there is a change of occupancy that results in an increased life safety or fire risk, as determined by the fire code official, and the structure exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
2. In existing buildings and structures exceeding 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2), where the floor area of the building or structure is increased.
Exception: When the building increase is to accommodate state mandated ADA improvements and the improvement is less than 500 square feet (46.45 m2).
3. In existing buildings and structures less than 3,600 square feet (334.45 m2), where the floor area of the building or structure is increased to exceed 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).
Exception: When the building increase is to accommodate state mandated ADA improvements and the improvement is less than 500 square feet (46.45 m2).
SECTION 903.6.1 “MONITORING” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 903.6.1 Monitoring. When required by the fire code official, valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water flow switches on all existing sprinkler systems shall be monitored by an approved supervising station.
CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS
SECTION 1008.3.3 “ROOMS AND SPACES” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1008.3.3 Rooms and spaces. In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate all the following areas:
1. Electrical equipment rooms.
2. Fire command centers.
3. Fire pump and riser rooms.
4. Generator Rooms.
5. Public restrooms with an area greater than 300 square feet (27.87 m2).
SECTION 1028.5.1 “EXIT DISCHARGE SURFACE” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1028.5.1 Exit discharge surface. Exterior exit pathway surfaces shall be suitable for pedestrians in inclement weather and shall terminate at a public way as defined in the California Building Code.
CHAPTER 12
ENERGY SYSTEMS
SECTION 1201.1 “SCOPE” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
1201.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, retrofitting, testing, commissioning, and decommissioning of energy systems used for generating or storing energy including but not limited to energy storage systems under the exclusive control of an electric utility or lawfully designated agency. It shall not apply to equipment associated with the generation, control, transformation, transmission, or distribution of energy installations that is under the exclusive control of an electric utility or lawfully designated agency. Energy storage systems regulated by Section 1207 shall comply with this chapter as appropriate and NFPA 855.
SECTION 1203.1.3.1 “EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1203.1.3.1 Emergency and standby power systems. All buildings, other than one- and two-family dwelling units, and agricultural buildings not used for commercial purposes, with stand-by power, shall have an approved shunt trip device that disconnects all power sources to the building, when required by the Fire Code Official.
CHAPTER 33
FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
SECTION 3313 “WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 3313.1 When required. An approved and permanent water supply for fire protection shall be made available as soon as combustible building materials arrive on the site or upon commencement of vertical construction.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to reduce the fire flow requirements for isolated buildings or a group of buildings in rural areas or small communities where the development of full fire flow requirements is impractical, and an approved temporary water supply is provided.
SECTION 3313.2 “COMBUSTIBLE BUILDING MATERIALS” IS DELETED
SECTION 3313.3 “VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION OF TYPES III, IV, AND V CONSTRUCTION” IS DELETED
SECTION 3313.3.1 “FIRE SEPARATION UP TO 30 FEET” IS DELETED
SECTION 3313.3.2 “FIRE SEPARATION OF 30 FEET UP TO 60 FEET” IS DELETED
SECTION 3313.3.3 “FIRE SEPARATION OF 60 FEET OR GREATER” IS DELETED
SECTION 3313.4 “VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION, TYPE I AND II CONSTRUCTION” IS DELETED
SECTION 3313.5 “STANDPIPE SUPPLY” IS DELETED
SECTION 3319 “PREMISE IDENTIFICATION FOR BUILDINGS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 3319.1 Premise identification for buildings under construction. Prior to and during construction, an approved address sign(s) that is durable and visible during inclement weather shall be provided at each fire and emergency vehicle access road entry into the project.
CHAPTER 50
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
SECTION 5003.9.1.2 “EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT INFORMATION” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 5003.9.1.2 Emergency response support information. Ready access to floor plans, safety data sheets (SOS), Hazardous Materials Management Plans (HMMP), and Hazardous Material Inventory Statements (HMIS) shall be provided as determined by the fire code official.
SECTION 5601.1.6 “FIREWORKS DISPLAY” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 5601.1.6 Fireworks display. In addition to California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 10, NFPA 1123 shall govern the handling, operation, and use of fireworks and equipment intended for outdoor fireworks for public display.
Exception: Use of California Safe and Sane consumer fireworks.
CHAPTER 80
REFERENCE STANDARDS
SECTION 80 “REFERENCED STANDARDS” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
NFPA 855-23: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems
NFPA 1123-22: Code for Fireworks Display
APPENDIX B
FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
APPENDIX B TABLE NO. B105.1(1) “REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR ONE AND TWO” FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS, AND TOWNHOUSES” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
|
FIRE FLOW CALCULATION AREA (Square feet) |
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (Design Standard) |
MINIMUM FIRE FLOW (Gallons per minute) |
FLOW DURATION (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
0-3,600 |
No automatic sprinkler system |
1,000 |
1 |
|
3,601 and greater |
No automatic sprinkler system |
Value in Table B105.1(2) |
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the required flow rate |
|
0-3,600 |
Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code or Section 313.3 of the California Residential Code |
1,000 |
1 |
|
3,601 and greater |
Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code or Section 313.3 of the California Residential Code |
1/2-value in Table B105.1 (2)a |
1 |
For SI: 1 square foot= 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per minute= 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,000 gallons per minute for a duration of 1 hour.
APPENDIX B SECTION B105.2 “BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3, AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES,” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section B105.2 Buildings other than one and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire flow and flow duration for buildings other than one and two-family dwellings, Group R-3, and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(2) and B105.2.
Exceptions:
1. [SFM] Group B, S-2 and U occupancies having a floor area not exceeding 1,000 square feet, primarily constructed of noncombustible exterior walls with wood or steel roof framing, having a Class A roof assembly, with uses limited to the following or similar uses:
a. California State Parks buildings of an accessory nature (restrooms).
b. Safety roadside rest areas, (SRRA), public restrooms.
c. Truck inspection facilities, (TIF), CHP office space and vehicle inspection bays.
d. Sand/salt storage buildings, storage of sand and salt.
2. Group U occupancies accessory to a one or two-family dwelling.
3. A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent is permitted when the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 3,000 gallons per minute (11356.24 L/min.). Reduction of fire flow does not apply to the number of fire hydrants required or fire flow duration.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to reduce the fire flow requirements where full fire flow requirements is unobtainable and/or an approved alternative design meeting the intent of the code is provided and the resulting fire flow is not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
4. A reduction in required fire flow of up to 75 percent is permitted for warehouse buildings of Type I, Type II, and Type III-A construction and provided with early suppression fast response fire sprinkler systems. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.5 L/min.). Reduction of fire flow does not apply to the number of fire hydrants required or fire flow duration.
APPENDIX B, TABLE NO. B105.2 “REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS, AND TOWNHOUSES” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
|
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (Design standard) |
MINIMUM FIRE FLOW (Gallons per minute) |
FLOW DURATION (Hours) |
|---|---|---|
|
No automatic sprinkler system |
Value in Table B105.1(2) |
Duration in Table B105.1(2) |
|
Section 903.3.1.1 of the California Fire Code |
50% of the Value in Table B105.1 (2)a |
Duration in Table B105.1(2) |
|
Section 903.3.1.2 of the California Fire Code |
50% of the Value in Table B105.1 (2)a |
Duration in Table B105.1(2) |
For SI: 1 gallon per minute= 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
APPENDIX C
FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION
TABLE NO. C102.1 “REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTS” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
|
FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENT (Gallons per minute) |
MINIMUM NO. OF HYDRANTS |
AVERAGE SPACING BETWEEN HYDRANTSabd (Feet) |
MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON STREET OR ROAD FRONTAGE TO A HYDRANT |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1,750 or less |
1 |
300 |
150 |
|
1,751-2,250 |
2 |
300 |
150 |
|
2,251-2,750 |
3 |
300 |
150 |
|
2,751-3,250 |
3 |
300 |
150 |
|
3,251-4,000 |
4 |
300 |
150 |
|
4,001-5,000 |
5 |
300 |
150 |
|
5,001-5,500 |
6 |
300 |
150 |
|
5,501-6,000 |
6 |
250 |
150 |
|
6,001-7,000 |
7 |
250 |
150 |
|
7,001 or more |
8 or morec |
200 |
120 |
For SI: 1 foot= 304.8 mm, 1 gallon per minute= 3.785 L/m.
a. Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, or where arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes or street width is more than 88 feet (26.82 m), hydrant spacing shall average 300 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis.
b. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet (304.8 m) to provide for transportation hazards. In addition, there shall be at least one hydrant at each intersection.
c. One Hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof.
d. Average spacing between fire hydrants may be extended to 500 feet (152.4 m) on streets serving one- and two-family dwellings.
e. Reduction of fire flow does not apply to the number of fire hydrants required.
f. The fire code official is authorized to modify the location, number and distribution of fire hydrants based on site-specific constraints and hazards.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)
15.28.055 Establishing limits.
That the geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the fire code of the City of Galt and the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department are hereby established as follows:
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 – Geographic limits in which flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings are prohibited:
The limits, referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the fire code of the City of Galt and the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department in which the storage of Class I flammable liquids or Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is restricted, are hereby established as the limits of the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department and the City of Galt.
The storage of Class I flammable liquids or Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings may be allowed by the AHJ in an approved Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Zone with a permit issued by the Cosumnes Fire Department and City of Galt.
Section 5706.2.4.4 – Geographic limits in which flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks are prohibited:
The limits, referred to in Sections 5706.2.4.4 of the fire code of the City of Galt and the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department in which the storage of Class I flammable liquids or Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks is restricted, are hereby established as the limits of the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department and City of Galt.
The storage of Class I flammable liquids or Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks may be allowed by the AHJ in an approved Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Zone with a permit issued by the Cosumnes Fire Department and the City of Galt.
Section 5806.2 – Geographic limits in which storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited:
The limits referred to in Section 5806.2 of the fire code of the City of Galt and the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department in which storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited are hereby established as the limits of the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department and the City of Galt.
The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers may be allowed by the AHJ in an approved Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Zone with a permit issued by the Cosumnes Fire Department and the City of Galt.
Section 6104.2 – Geographic limits in which storage of liquefied petroleum gases is to be restricted for the protection of heavily populated and congested areas:
The limits, referred to in Section 6104.2 of the California Fire Code, in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of an aggregate of 2,000-gallon water capacity is restricted, are hereby established as limits of the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department and the City of Galt.
1. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of an aggregate of 2,000-gallon water capacity when located at least one-half (1/2) mile from property zoned or designated for residential use and at least one-half (1/2) mile from existing residential development with a density greater than one (1) dwelling unit per acre and at least one-half (1/2) mile from any hotel or motel may be allowed when AHJ approved with a permit issued by the Cosumnes Fire Department and the City of Galt.
2. Dispensing Within Established Limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the dispersion of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one (1) installation shall not exceed a water capacity of two thousand (2,000) gallons. The dispensing of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of an aggregate of two thousand (2,000) gallon water capacity when located at least one-half (1/2) mile from property zoned or designated for residential use and at least one-half (1/2) mile from existing residential development with a density greater than one (1) dwelling unit per acre and at least one-half (1/2) mile from any hotel or motel may be allowed when AHJ approved with a permit issued by the Cosumnes Fire Department and the City of Galt.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)
15.28.060 New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits.
The Chief may appoint two (2) members from his/her staff in conjunction with the City of Galt Building Official to act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard at an office hearing, any new material, processes or occupancies, which shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in the code. The Chief or his/her designated representative shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his/her office, and distribute copies thereof to interested persons.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)
15.28.070 High explosives.
In accordance with the provisions of Division 11, Explosives, Part 1, High Explosives, of the Health and Safety Code (Sections 12000 and 12401), the Police Department shall have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the provisions therein. Wherever there appears in the 2022 California Fire Code any rule, regulation or provision that is in conflict with the Health and Safety Code, such rule, regulation or provision is hereby repealed.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)
15.28.080 Flammable and combustible liquids and liquefied petroleum gases - permits.
Applications for permits for the installation or modification of aboveground tanks for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall be made to the City of Galt Building Department, and the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)
15.28.090 Structural fires.
The Chief shall notify all occupants or owners of structures, which have suffered damage by fire, that such structures or buildings must be inspected before any repairs thereto are made. A permit covering the structural, electrical and plumbing repairs shall be obtained from the City of Galt Building Department. The Chief shall report all such structural fires to the City of Galt Building Department on a form prescribed by the Department within twenty-four (24) hours after the occurrence of such fire.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)
15.28.100 Enforcement.
The division of authority for enforcement of this chapter shall be as follows:
A. The chief of any fire protection district or a community service district having a fire department or his/her designated representatives shall have authority to enforce this chapter and issue citations for violations in their respective districts.
B. The City of Galt Building Official and/or his designee shall have authority to enforce this chapter and issue citations for any violations of this chapter. Where there is a conflict between the chief of any fire protection district or a community service district and the City Building Official in the interpretation of this chapter and/or the fire code, the decision of the City Building Official shall govern.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)
15.28.120 Appeals.
A. Any person aggrieved by any decision or action of the chief of any fire protection district or his/her designated representative may appeal to the Board of Directors of such fire protection district, or Community Services District, by filing a written notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Board of Directors within thirty (30) days from the date such decision or action was taken;
B. Any person aggrieved by any decision or action of the Building Official and/or his designee may appeal the decision in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 21.03.
(Ord. 2022-11, Repealed and Replaced, 12/06/2022)