Chapter 15.08
FIRE PREVENTION1
Sections:
15.08.020 California Fire Code (CFC) amendments.
15.08.010 Codes adopted.
The City of Healdsburg adopts by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code (hereinafter “Fire Code”), known as California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, thereof and the whole thereof including Appendix Chapters 4, B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, N and O as published by the International Code Council, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted, modified or amended by HMC 15.08.020, is hereby adopted pursuant to Section 13869 of the California Health and Safety Code and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Healdsburg fire department. As adopted and amended herein, the 2022 California Fire Code becomes the fire code of the City of Healdsburg. (Ord. 1222 § 3, 2022.)
15.08.020 California Fire Code (CFC) amendments.
CFC Chapter 1, Section 101.1, is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title.
These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Healdsburg, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
CFC Chapter 1, Subsection 103.1, is added to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of Agency.
The Healdsburg Fire Prevention Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
CFC Chapter 1, Subsection 103.4, is added to read as follows:
103.4 Supplemental rules, regulations, and standards.
The fire code official is authorized to render interpretations of this code and to make and enforce rules and supplemental regulations and to develop Fire Prevention Standards to carry out the application and intent of its provisions.
CFC Chapter 1, Subsection 104.12.4, is added to read as follows:
104.12.4 Charges.
The expense of securing any emergency that is within the responsibility for enforcement of the Fire Chief as given in Section 104 is a charge against the person who caused the emergency. Damages and expenses incurred by any public agency having jurisdiction or any public agency assisting the agency having jurisdiction shall constitute a debt of such person to the City and shall be collectable by the Fire Chief for proper distribution in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under an express or implied contract. Expenses as stated above shall include, but not be limited to, equipment and personnel committed and any payments required by the public agency to outside business firms requested by the public agency to secure the emergency, monitor remediation and clean up the site.
CFC Chapter 1, Section 105.2, is amended to read as follows:
105.2 Application for permit; fees.
All applications for a permit required by this code shall be made to the Healdsburg Fire Department or the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) in such form and detail as it shall prescribe. Application for permits shall be accompanied by such plans as required by Fire Department. The City Council may establish fees by resolution, from time to time, for permit applications.
CFC Chapter 1, Section 107.7, is added to read as follows:
107.7 Cost recovery.
Fire suppression, investigation or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1, as may be amended from time to time. Additionally, any person(s) who negligently, intentionally or in violation of law within the scope of Government Code Section 53150 et seq. causes an emergency response, including, but not limited to, a traffic accident, spill of toxic or flammable or combustible fluids or chemicals, is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs pursuant to Government Code Section 53150 et seq., as may be amended from time to time. Any expense incurred by the Healdsburg Fire Department for securing such emergency shall constitute a debt of such person(s) and shall be collectable by the City of Healdsburg in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied.
CFC Chapter 1, Section 112.4, is amended to read as follows:
112.4 Violation penalties.
(a). In accordance with the provisions of the Healdsburg Municipal Code section 1.12 and this code, any 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 certification used under provisions of this code, or any person operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises, or vehicle subject to this code, fire and life safety provisions of the California Building or Fire Codes, or allow any fire hazard to exist on premises under their control or who shall fail to take immediate action to abate a fire hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the fire code official or authorized designee shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall severally for each and every violation and noncompliance respectively, be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
The imposition of one penalty of 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 day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(b). In addition to any other enforcement remedies available to the City under any applicable state or federal statute, or pursuant to any other lawful power the City may possess, any violation of this chapter may be prosecuted or enforced as a nuisance pursuant to Healdsburg Municipal Code section 1.12, as may be amended from time to time. The City may also prosecute or enforce violations of this chapter as a criminal offense or by civil court action, prosecuted by the City Attorney in the name of the City or in the name of the people of the State of California, by seeking the appointment of a receiver, or in any other manner provided by law.
CFC Chapter 1, Section 112.5, is added to read as follows:
112.5 Authority to issue citations.
The Chief and fire code officials who have the discretionary duty to enforce a statute or ordinance may, pursuant to Section 836.5 of the California Penal Code and subject to the provisions thereof, arrest a person without a warrant whenever the Chief or fire code official has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a violation in the presence of the Chief or fire code official which he or she has discretionary duty to enforce, and to issue a notice to appear and to release such person on his or her written promise to appear in court, pursuant to the provisions of Section 853.5 et seq. of the California Penal Code.
CFC Chapter 1, Section 113.4, is amended to read as follows:
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 liable by a fine in accordance with the adopted fee schedule which shall be established by Council through resolution, subject to the penalty provisions of the Healdsburg Municipal Code section 1.12, or State law.
CFC Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, is amended to amend and add the following:
ALTERATION OF FLOOR AREA. For the purpose of this definition, the following criteria shall be considered in determining the percentage of “alteration of floor area.” The 50% referred to under “Substantial Remodel” applies to the entire building’s gross floor area in plan view. The entire room or space where the remodel is taking place will be considered in the calculation, either alone or in combination with any of the following:
1. Removing wall finishes and exposing framing of;
a. Interior wall (where finishes are removed from one side only, the room or space to which the framing is exposed will be included in the calculation).
b. Perimeter exterior wall (one or both sides).
2. New wall construction, removing, or repositioning, either interior or perimeter exterior walls, the rooms or spaces on both sides of the wall will be included in the calculation.
3. Removal of the ceiling in any room or space to expose rafter trusses, beams, purlins, or floor joists. The floor joists must be within a floor/ceiling assembly.
4. Removal of the roof structure (only rooms or spaces that are directly below the removed roof structure will be included in the calculation).
5. In the non-residential portion of multi-tenant buildings, individual tenant space improvements in which the space is reduced to a “shell” condition, shall require that the future tenant improvement comply with these fire sprinkler requirements.
6. Other alterations considered substantial by the Fire Code Official (see DSA-AC definition of “Alteration” in the 2019 California Building Code).
Items 7, 8, and 9, are not to be included in the alteration of floor area calculation:
7. Partial removal of wall finishes necessary for repair due to flooding.
8. Removal of floor finishes which exposes floor framing and/or the removal of concrete slab, unless part of a floor/ceiling assembly.
9. Relocating plumbing fixtures in bathrooms and/or kitchen.
NUISANCE ALARM. An unwarranted alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation or lack of proper maintenance, system servicing testing, construction activities, ordinary household activities, false alarm, other cause when no such danger exists, or an alarm activated by a cause that cannot be determined.
SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION. An existing building or structure not classified as Group R-3 occupancy, which undergoes any addition of floor area that is greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of the existing gross floor area.
SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION, Group R-3. An existing Group R-3 building or structure, which undergoes any addition of floor area that exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross floor area.
SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION. An existing building or structure, which undergo any combination of substantial remodel, addition or both that equals fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross floor area.
SUBSTANTIAL REMODEL. In all existing buildings or structures, any alteration of floor area that is greater than fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross floor area or meets the definition of a substantial improvement as defined by the California Building Code. (see ALTERATION OF FLOOR AREA).
CFC Chapter 3, Section 311.3.1, is added to read as follows:
311.3.1 Removal of debris after fire.
All rubble, waste, rubbish, and other materials lying upon any premises within the jurisdictional area; having been accumulated thereon by reason of a fire and having been rendered useless thereby shall be removed within ten (10) days after notice has been given to do so in writing by the Fire Chief or Fire Code Official to the owner, lessee, or other person in charge or control of the premises.
CFC Chapter 3, Section 319, is added to read as follows:
Section 319 Trespassing on Posted Property
319.1 General.
When the chief determines that the specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided.
319.2 Signs.
Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to Section 321 shall be placed on every closed area.
319.3 Trespassing.
Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited.
Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.
CFC Chapter 4, Subsection 401.3.2.1, is added to read as follows:
401.3.2.1 Nuisance alarm notification.
Notification of emergency responders based on a nuisance alarm may be punishable by a fine in accordance with the adopted fee schedule which shall be established by Council through resolution, from time to time. In addition, the responsible party may be liable for the operational and administrative costs, incurred from the emergency response or mitigation procedures resulting from a nuisance alarm notification.
CFC Chapter 4, Subsection 401.3.2.2 is added to read as follows:
401.3.2.2 Multiple nuisance alarm activations.
Any occupancy that has more than two nuisance alarms, causing emergency response within a 12-month period may be required to modify, repair, upgrade or replace their system and/or monitoring station as determined by the fire code official.
CFC Chapter 4, Section 402.1, is amended to read as follows:
NUISANCE ALARM
CFC Chapter 4, Section 403.3 through 403.4 are deleted.
CFC Chapter 4, Subsection 403.10.2.1 are deleted.
CFC Chapter 4, Subsection 403.10.2.1.2 through 403.11.5 are deleted.
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 503.1.1, exception 1 is amended to read as follows:
503.1.1 Building and facilities.
Exception:
1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Chapter 903 and City standards.
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 503.2.1, is amended to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions.
Fire apparatus access roads serving four or more parcels (minor/major subdivision) shall have an unobstructed width from curb to curb that is consistent with the Healdsburg General Plan or no less than 20 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Driveways serving three or fewer structures may have the following widths: Three structures, 16 feet; two structures, 12 feet; and one structure, 10 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. In areas designated as Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) as shown in the Healdsburg General Plan, access roads shall have ignitable vegetation clearance area on each side of the road or driveway of not less than ten (10) feet unless otherwise authorized by the Fire Chief due to extenuating circumstances.
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 503.2.3, is amended to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. Roadways or driveways in excess of 15% grade shall have a concrete surface with a thickness and aggregate base approved by the fire code official and City Engineer.
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 503.2.6.1, is added to read as follows:
503.2.6.1 Evaluation and maintenance.
All existing private bridges and elevated surfaces that are a part of the fire department access roadway, shall be evaluated by a California licensed civil engineer experienced in structural engineering or a California licensed structural engineer, for safety and weight rating, in accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual: “The Manual for Bridge Evaluation,” Second Edition, or other approved standard. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges. All bridges and elevated structures providing fire department access shall be routinely maintained in accordance with Section 503.2.6 or when directed by the fire code official or authorized designee.
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 503.2.7, is amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade.
No road or driveway shall have a maximum grade in excess of fifteen percent (15%) unless approved by the fire code official, which may require additional fire protection measures. To accommodate unusual access constraints, a road or driveway may include grades up to 20% for distances not exceeding three hundred (300) feet.
CFC Chapter 5, Section 503.3, is amended to read as follows:
503.3 Marking.
Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING – FIRE LANE in accordance with the California Vehicle Code, shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and is replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
CFC Chapter 5, Section 503.4, is amended to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads.
Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances as established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Vehicles found to be parked in public and private areas identified as Fire Lanes, Hydrant Zones, or any other fire department access way identified by this code may be immediately towed if, in the opinion of the fire or police department, the vehicle would hinder or impede access to the property, area or fire protection device.
CFC Chapter 5, Section 505.1, is amended to read as follows:
505.1 Address identification.
New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved illuminated or other approved means of 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 numerals or alphabetic letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Character size and stroke shall be in accordance with Section 505.1.1 through 505.1.2. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response in accordance with this code and Section 505.1.3. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way or when determined by the fire code official, a monument, pole, or other approved illuminated sign or other approved means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 505.1.1, is added to read as follows:
505.1.1 Numbers for one and two-family dwellings.
Each address identification character shall be not less than four (4) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one-half (0.5) inch.
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 505.1.2, is added to read as follows:
505.1.2 Numbers for other than one and two-family dwellings.
Each address identification character shall be not less than twelve (12) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one (1) inch. Suite and unit directional numbers shall be not less than six (6) inches high with a minimum stroke width of three-quarter (0.75) inch. Numbers shall be not less than four (4) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one-half (0.5) inch.
Exception: These requirements may be modified with the approval of the fire code official.
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 505.1.3, is added to read as follows:
505.1.3 Complex directory.
Where two or more buildings cannot be viewed from the public way or when determined by the fire code official, an approved illuminated complex directory, monument, pole, or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structures at the main entrances to the property.
CFC Chapter 5, Section 506.1, is amended to read as follows:
Section 506.1 Key boxes.
When access to or within a structure or area is determined to be unduly difficult by the fire code official because of secured openings (doors or gates), or due to the presence of hazardous materials or fire protection systems a key box shall be required to be installed at an accessible location. The key box shall be an approved type and contain those keys necessary to gain access.
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 507.5.1, is amended to read as follows:
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 250 feet 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 fire mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 507.5.1, Exception, is deleted.
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 507.5.1.1, is amended to read as follows:
507.5.1.1 Hydrant for fire department connection.
Buildings equipped with a water-based fire protection system installed in accordance with Section 903 through 905 shall have a fire hydrant within 100 feet of the fire department connections, or as approved by the fire code official. (Also see Section 912.2).
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 507.5.7, is added to read as follows:
507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets.
Shall be in accordance with City of Healdsburg standards, or as approved by the fire code official.
CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 507.5.8, is added to read as follows:
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker.
Fire hydrant locations shall be visually indicated in accordance with the City of Healdsburg standards or as approved by the fire code official, as may be amended from time to time. Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer or person responsible for removal or damage.
CFC Chapter 5, Section 510.1, Exception 1, is deleted.
CFC Chapter 5, Section 510.3, is deleted.
CFC Chapter 9, Section 902.1, is amended to add the following:
ALTERATION OF FLOOR AREA
SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION
SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION, Group R-3
SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT (see California Building Code, Chapter 2)
SUBSTANTIAL REMODEL
CFC Chapter 9, Section 903.2, paragraph number one, is amended to read as follows:
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 903.2.20. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in existing buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in Section 903.6.
Exceptions:
1. Detached Group U occupancies 1000 sq. ft. or less.
2. Agricultural buildings and private riding arenas as approved by the fire or building code official.
3. Detached pool houses up to 1000 sq. ft. in floor area within 50 feet of the pool and limited to a single bathroom.
4. Detached non-combustible motor vehicle fuel dispensing canopies classified as a Group M occupancy.
5. Detached Car Ports of non-combustible construction with no habitable space above.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.1, is amended to read as follows:
903.2.1 Group A.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group A occupancy.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsections 903.2.1.1 through 903.2.1.5, are deleted.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.1.6, is amended to read as follows, with deletion of the exception:
903.2.1.6 Assembly occupancies on roofs.
Where an occupied roof has assembly occupancy, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the building in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.1.7, is deleted.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.2, is amended to read as follows:
903.2.2 Ambulatory care facilities.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings containing an ambulatory care facility.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.3, is amended to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings containing Group E occupancies. For public school state-funded construction projects or for public school campuses, Kindergarten through 12th grade, see Section 903.2.19 through 903.2.20.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.4, is amended to read as follows:
903.2.4 Group F.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group F occupancy.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.4.1, is deleted.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.5.1, is amended to read as follows:
903.2.5.1 General.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group H occupancies.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.6.1, is deleted.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.6.2, is amended to read as follows:
903.2.6.2 Group I-3.
Every building where inmates or persons are in custody or restrained shall be protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system conforming to NFPA 13. The main sprinkler control valve or valves and all other control valves in the system shall be locked in the open position and electronically supervised so that at least an audible and visual alarm will sound at a constantly attended location when valves are closed. The sprinkler branch piping serving cells may be embedded in the concrete construction.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.7, is amended to read as follows:
Group M.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where the gross floor area exceeds 500 square feet.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.8.1, is amended to read as follows:
903.2.8.1 Group R-3.
An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Group R-3 occupancies and shall be provided throughout all one- and two-family dwellings regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all mobile homes, manufactured homes and multi-family manufactured homes with two or more dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.9, is amended to read as follows:
903.2.9 Group S.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S occupancy.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsections 903.2.9.1 through 903.2.9.2, are deleted.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.10, is amended to read as follows:
903.2.10 Group B.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group B occupancy where the gross floor area exceeds 500 square feet.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.10.1, is deleted.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.11, is amended to read as follows:
903.2.11 Specific buildings areas and hazards.
In all occupancies other than detached Group U occupancies not greater than 1,000 square feet, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed for building design or hazard in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.8.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.11.3, Exceptions Nos. 1 and 2, are deleted.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.11.7, is added to read as follows:
903.2.11.7 High-piled storage.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing high-pile combustible storage.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.11.8, is added to read as follows:
903.2.11.8 Undetermined use design.
Automatic sprinkler systems installed in buildings or structures of undetermined use shall be designed and installed to have a minimum density of .33 gallons per minute per square foot over a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.18, Exception, is deleted.
CFC Chapter 9, Section 903.3, is amended as follows:
903.3 Installation requirements.
Sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13R if approved by the fire code official and NFPA 13D as adopted by this code and City Standards.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.3.7, is amended to read as follows:
903.3.7 Fire department connections.
The location of fire department connections (FDC’s) shall be approved by the fire code official. Approved locking caps shall be provided on all newly installed FDC’s and on any existing FDC’s found to be vandalized.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.3.9, is amended to read as follows:
903.3.9 Floor control valve.
Floor control valve and waterflow detection assemblies shall be installed at each floor where any of the following occur:
1. Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet above the lowest level of fire department access.
2. Buildings that are three or more stories in height.
3. Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department access.
Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall not be required.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.4.2, is amended to read as follows:
903.4.2 Alarms.
One exterior approved audible and visual device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow 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.
CFC Chapter 9, Section 903.6, is amended to read as follows:
903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings and structures where required in Sections 903.6.1 through 903.6.3 and where required in Chapter 11.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.6.1, is added to read as follows:
903.6.1 Substantial remodel.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings that undergo a substantial remodel or substantial improvement.
Exceptions:
1. Detached Group U occupancies 1000 sq. ft. or less.
2. Agricultural buildings and private riding arenas as approved by the fire or building code official.
3. Detached pool houses up to 1000 sq. ft. in floor area within 50 feet of the pool and limited to a single bathroom.
4. Detached non-combustible motor vehicle fuel dispensing canopies classified as Group M occupancy.
5. Detached Car Ports of non-combustible construction with no habitable space above.
6. Alterations or additions made solely for the purpose of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or as contained in CBC exception # 4 of Section 11B-204.2.
7. Partial removal of wall or floor finishes necessary for repair due to flooding.
8. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved the Fire Code Official shall have the authority to grant modifications in individual cases provided the modifications do not lessen the health, life and fire safety requirements as permitted in Section 104.8.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.6.2, is added to read as follows:
903.6.2 Substantial addition.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings that undergo a substantial addition.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.6.3, is added to read as follows:
903.6.3 Substantial alteration.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings that undergo a substantial alteration.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 905.3.1, is amended to read as follows:
905.3.1 Height.
In other than Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies, Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout at each floor and roof where any of the following occur:
1. Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
2. Buildings that are three or more stories in height.
3. Buildings where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet below the highest level of fire department access.
4. Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exception:
1. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
2. Class I manual standpipes are allowed in open parking garages where the highest floor is located not more than 150 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
3. Class I manual dry standpipes are allowed in open parking garages that are subject to freezing temperatures, provided that the hose connections are located as required for Class II standpipes in accordance with Section 905.5.
4. Class I standpipes are allowed in basements equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
5. In determining the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, it shall not be required to consider either of the following:
5.1. Recessed loading docks for four vehicles or less.
5.2. Conditions where topography makes access from the fire department vehicle to the building impractical or impossible.
6. When determined by the fire code official a standpipe system is not warranted in three-story buildings.
CFC Chapter 9, Section 905.9, Exception 2, is deleted.
CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 907.6.6, is amended to read as follows:
907.6.6 Monitoring.
New and upgraded fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California Building Code shall be monitored by an approved Central Station in accordance with NFPA 72 and this section.
Exception:
Monitoring by central station is not required for:
1. Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11.
2. Group I-3 occupancies shall be monitored in accordance with Section 907.2.6.3.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.
CFC Chapter 9, Section 912.2, is amended to read as follows:
912.2 Location.
With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The location of the fire department connections shall be within 100 feet of a fire hydrant or approved by the fire code official (Also see Section 507.5.1.1).
CFC Chapter 26 is deleted.
CFC Chapter 33, Section 3314.5, is added to read as follows:
3314.5 Where required.
In buildings of combustible construction required to have automatic sprinkler system by Section 903, automatic sprinkler system shall be installed prior to construction exceeding 40 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such automatic sprinkler system shall be extended as construction progresses to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring.
CFC Chapter 33, Section 3315.4, is added to read as follows:
3315.4 Buildings being demolished.
Where a building is being demolished and an automatic sprinkler system is existing within such a building, such automatic sprinkler system shall be maintained in an operable condition to be available for use by the fire department. Such automatic sprinkler system shall be demolished with the building but shall not be demolished more than one floor below the floor being demolished.
Section 3901.4, Technical Assistance Report. Section 3901.4 is added to read as follows:
3901.4 Technical Assistance Report. A Technical Assistance Report (TAR) shall be required for all new extraction and processing facilities as set forth in Section 104.8.2 to provide a complete analysis of the facility and operations. Additional Technical Reports are required for extraction equipment not listed to UL 1389 as set forth in Section 3904.2.
Section 3903.2 is amended to read:
3903.2 Prohibited occupancies. Extraction processes utilizing flammable gases or flammable liquids shall not be located in a building containing a Group A, E, I or R occupancy.
Section 3903.3, Location. Section 3903.3 is amended to read:
3903.3 Location. The extraction equipment and extraction processes utilizing hydrocarbon solvents shall be located in a room or area dedicated to extraction. For other than CO2 and nonhazardous extraction process, the extraction equipment and process shall be located in a room of noncombustible construction dedicated to the extraction process and the room shall not be used for any other purpose.
Section 3903.5, Use of flammable and combustible liquids. Section 3903.5 is amended to read:
3903.5 Use of flammable and combustible liquids. The use of flammable and combustible liquids for liquid extraction processes shall be located within one of the following:
1. A chemical fume hood provided with mechanical exhaust in accordance with the California Mechanical Code.
2. A dedicated room with an approved exhaust system installed in accordance with the California Mechanical Code.
Electrical equipment used within the chemical exhaust fume hood or extraction room shall be classified for use in hazardous atmospheres in accordance with the California Electrical Code. Heating of flammable or combustible liquids over an open flame is prohibited.
Exception 1: The use of a heating element not rated for flammable atmospheres, where documentation from the manufacture, or approved testing laboratory indicates the element is rated for heating of flammable liquids.
Exception 2: Unheated processes at atmospheric pressure using less than 16 oz. (473 ml) of flammable liquids shall not be required to comply with 3903.5(1) or 3903.5(2).
Section 3903.5.1, Electrical components. Section 3903.5.1 is added to Section 3903.5, Use of flammable and combustible liquids, to read:
3903.5.1 Electrical components. All electrical components within the chemical fume hood or exhausted enclosure shall be approved permanent wiring, interlocked such that the exhaust system shall be in operation for lighting and components to be used.
Section 3903.6, Liquefied petroleum gas. Section 3903.6 is added to read:
3903.6 Liquefied petroleum gas. Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) shall not be released to the atmosphere except where released in accordance with Section 7.3 of NFPA 58. LPG liquid piping systems shall be in compliance with CFC Chapter 61.
Sections 3903.6.1, Exhaust. Section 3903.6.1 is added to Section 3903.6 Liquefied petroleum gas, to read:
3903.6.1 Exhaust.
An approved exhaust system shall be provided for LPG extractions.
Section 3903.6.1.1, Installation. Section 3903.6.1.1 is added to Section 3903.6, Liquefied petroleum gas, to read:
3903.6.1.1 Installation. The exhaust systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the California Mechanical Code.
Section 3903.6.1.2, Processes. Section 3903.6.1.2 is added to Section 3903.6, Liquefied petroleum gas, to read:
3903.6.1.2 Processes. All LPG extraction operations, including processes for off-gassing spent plant material and oil retrieval, shall be conducted within a chemical fume hood, enclosure, or room in compliance with the California Mechanical Code.
Section 3903.6.2, Electrical bonding and grounding. Section 3903.6.2 is added to Section 3903.6, Liquefied petroleum gas, to read:
3903.6.2 Electrical bonding and grounding. All conductive equipment and conductive objects within the exhaust room shall be bonded and grounded with a resistance of less than 1.0 x 106 ohms in accordance with California Electrical Code.
Section 3903.6.2.1, Classified areas. Section 3903.6.2.1 is added to Section 3903.6.2, Electrical bonding and grounding, to read:
3903.6.2.1 Classified areas. The area within a hood or enclosure used of LPG extractions shall be classified as a Class 1, Division 1 hazardous location in accordance with California Electrical Code. Areas adjacent to Class 1, Division 1 locations shall be classified in accordance with California Electrical Code.
Section 3903.6.2.2, Interlocks. Section 3903.6.2.2 is added to Section 3903.6.2, Electrical bonding and grounding, to read:
3903.6.2.2 Interlock. All electrical components within the extraction room shall be interlocked with the hazardous exhaust system such that room lighting and other extraction room electrical equipment will only operate when the exhaust system is in operation.
Section 3903.6.2.3, Emergency power. Section 3903.6.2.3 is added to Section 3903.6, Electrical bonding and grounding, to read:
3903.6.2.3 Emergency Power. An automatic emergency power system shall be provided for the following items, when installed:
1. Extraction room lighting
2. Extraction room ventilation system
3. Solvent gas detection system
Section 3903.6.2.4, Gas detection systems. Section 3903.6.2.4 is added to Section 3903.6.2, Electrical bonding and grounding, to read:
3903.6.2.4 Gas detection systems. Gas detection systems shall be provided with constant non-interlocked power.
Section 3903.7, Carbon dioxide extraction. Section 3903.7 is added to Section 3903, Processing and Extraction, to read:
3903.7 Carbon dioxide extraction. Carbon Dioxide extraction shall comply with sections 3903.7.1, 3903.7.2, and 3903.7.3
Section 3903.7.1, Storage and handling. Section 3903.7.1 is added to Section 3903.7, Carbon dioxide extraction, to read:
3903.7.1 Storage and handling. All CO2 compressed gas cylinders shall be secured in approved method to prevent falling.
Section 3903.7.2, CO2 gas detection. Section 3903.7.2 is added to Section 3903.7, Carbon dioxide extraction, to read:
3903.7.2 CO2 Gas Detection. An approved, listed CO2 detection system complying with CFC Section 5307.4.3 shall be installed in the CO2 extraction room. Auto-calibrating and self-zeroing devices or detectors shall be prohibited.
Section 3903.7.3, CO2 discharge. Section 3903.7.3 is added to Section 3903.7, Carbon dioxide extraction, to read:
3903.7.3 CO2 discharge. The extraction equipment pressure relief devices and blow-off valves shall be piped to the exterior of the building.
Section 3903.8, Means of egress. Section 3903.8 is added to Section 3903, Processing and Extraction, to read:
3903.8 Means of Egress. For extraction rooms using hazardous materials, each room shall be provided with at least one exit access door complying with the following:
1. The door shall swing in the direction of egress travel.
2. The door shall be provided with a self-closing or automatic closing device.
3. The door shall be equipped with panic or fire exit hardware.
4. The exit access travel distance cannot be increased as allowed in CFC Section 1017.2.2 for extraction/cultivation facilities.
Section 3903.9, Signage. Section 3903.9 is added to Section 3903, Processing and Extraction, to read:
3903.9. Signage. The NFPA 704 hazard rating diamond sign, minimum 10” in size, and no smoking signs shall be posted on the exterior of the extraction room door.
Section 3903.9.1, Safety data sheets. Section 3903.9.1 is added to Section 303.9, Signage, to read:
3903.9.1 Safety data sheets. All applicable safety data sheets (SDS) shall be posted in the approved location.
Section 3903.9.2, Warning signage. Section 3903.9.2 is added to Section 3903.9, Signage, to read:
3903.9.2 Warning signage. Applicable hazard warning signage shall be posted throughout the facility as applicable for emergency equipment.
Section 3904.2.2.3, Site inspection. Section 3904.2.2.3 is amended to read:
3904.2.2.3 Site inspection. Prior to the operation of the extraction equipment, engineer of record or approved professional, as approved in Section 3904.2, shall inspect the site of the extraction process once equipment has been installed for compliance with the technical report and the building analysis. The engineer of record or approved professional shall provide a report of findings and observations to the fire code official prior to the approval of the extraction process. The field inspection report authored by the engineer of record shall include the serial number of the equipment installed is the same model and type of equipment identified in the technical report.
Section 3904.5, Change of extraction medium. Section 3904.5 is added to Section 3904, Systems and Equipment, to read:
3904.5 Change of Extraction Medium. Where the medium of extraction or solvent is changed from the material indicated in the technical report or as required by the manufacturer, the technical report shall be revised at the cost of the facility owner and submitted for review and approval by the fire code official prior to the use of the equipment with the new medium or solvent.
CFC Chapter 49, Section 4902.1, amends the following definition:
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area is a geographical area located within any Moderate, High or Very High Fire Severity Zone in accordance with Public Resource Code Sections 4201-4204, and Government Code Sections 51175-51189, or other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires in a Moderate or High Fire Severity Zone as identified by the Healdsburg General Plan, as amended from time to time.
CFC Chapter 49, Section 4906.2, is amended to read as follows:
4906.2 Application.
Buildings and structures located in the following areas shall maintain the required hazardous vegetation and fuel management:
1. All unincorporated lands designated by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection as State Responsibility Area (SRA) including:
1.1. Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
1.2. High Fire Severity Zones.
1.3. Very-high Fire Severity Zones.
2. Land designated as Very-high Fire Hazard Severity Zone by cities and other local agencies.
3. Land designated as Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas by cities and other local agencies.
CFC Chapter 49, Section 4907.1, is amended to read as follows:
4907.1 General.
Defensible space will be maintained around all buildings and structures in State Responsibility Area (SRA) as required in Public Resources Code 4290 and “SRA Fire Safe Regulations” California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Section 1270, as amended from time to time.
Buildings and structures within the Very-high Fire Hazard Severity Zones of a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) shall maintain defensible space as outlined in Government Code 51175-51189 and any local ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.
Buildings and structures within the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area of a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) shall maintain defensible space as outlined in the Government Code Sections 51175-51189, as amended from time to time, and local standards of the authority having jurisdiction.
CFC Chapter 50, Subsection 5001.5.3, is added to read as follows:
5001.5.3 Electronic reporting.
All hazardous Material Management Plans (HMMP) and Hazardous Material Inventory Statements (HMIS) shall be submitted electronically as approved by the fire code official.
CFC Chapter 50, Subsection 5003.3.1, is amended to read as follows:
5003.3.1 Unauthorized discharges.
Any suspected or actual hazardous material, as defined by this code, including any suspected or actual carcinogen, which escapes into the environment through an unauthorized release shall be reported to the Fire Chief immediately upon discovery, regardless of whether the release occurs on or off the site of the permitted facility and the following procedures required in accordance with Sections 5003.3.1.1 through 5003.3.1.4.
CFC Chapter 53, Section 5307.2, Exception 1, is deleted.
CFC Chapter 53, Subsection 5307.2.1, is amended to read as follows:
5307.2.1 Gas detection system.
Indoor storage and use areas and storage buildings shall be provided with a gas detection system complying with Section 916.
CFC Chapter 56, Subsection 5608.1.2, is added to read as follows:
5608.1.2 Permit required.
A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to the performance of any firework display. Application for such approval shall be made in writing no less than twenty (20) days prior to the proposed display. The application shall be considered and acted upon by the fire code official or authorized designee pursuant to this Chapter and Title 19, Chapter 6, Article 3 – Licenses of the California Code of Regulations. Any permit for a fireworks display may be suspended or revoked at any time by the Fire code official or authorized designee.
CFC Chapter 56, Section 5608.2, is added to read as follows:
5608.2 Prohibition of fireworks.
Possession, storage, offer or expose for sale, sell at retail, gift or give away, use, explode, discharge, or in any manner dispose of fireworks is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of the districts in which such possession, storage, offer or exposure for sale, retail sale, gifting, use, explosion, discharge, or disposal of fireworks is prohibited including State Fire Marshal approved Safe and Sane.
Exception: Those fireworks used as part of a public display conducted by a State licensed Pyro-technician authorized pursuant to section 5608.1 for which a permit has been issued by the Fire Department.
CFC Chapter 57, Subsection 5704.2.9.6.1, is amended to read as follows:
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited.
Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of the districts in which such storage is prohibited in any area as established by applicable land-use and zoning standards.
CFC Chapter 57, Subsection 5706.2.4.4, is amended to read as follows:
5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited.
Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of the districts in which such storage is prohibited in any area as established by applicable land-use and zoning standards.
CFC Chapter 57, Section 5707, is deleted.
CFC Chapter 58, Section 5806.2, is amended to read as follows:
5806.2 Limitations.
Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of the districts in which such storage is prohibited in any area as established by applicable land-use and zoning standards.
CFC Chapter 61, Section 6104.2, is amended to read as follows:
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits.
Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons in any area as established by applicable land-use and zoning standards.
Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed LP-gas containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department and availability of municipal supplied LP-gas.
CFC Chapter 80, NFPA, 13D-22, amended sections as follows:
NFPA 13D-22 – Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
NFPA13D, amended additional sections as follows:
Revise Section 5.1.1.2 to read as follows:
5.1.1.2 A supply of at least three sprinklers shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.
Add Section 5.1.1.2.1 as follows:
5.1.1.2.1 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property. The stock sprinklers shall include not less than one sprinkler of all types and ratings installed.
Add Section 5.1.1.2.2 as follows:
5.1.1.2.2 The sprinklers shall be kept in a mounted and accessible cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed the maximum ceiling temperatures specified in Table 5.1.1.6.1 for each of the sprinklers within the cabinet.
Add Section 5.1.1.2.3 as follows:
5.1.1.2.3 One sprinkler wrench as specified by the sprinkler manufacture shall be provided in the cabinet for each type of sprinkler installed to be used for the removal and installation of sprinklers in the system.
Revise Section 6.2.1 as follows:
6.2.1 Where a pump is the source of pressure for the water supply for a fire sprinkler system but is not a portion of the domestic water system, the following shall be met:
(1) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a flow of water equal to the smallest sprinkler K-factor on the system.
(2) Pump motors using ac power shall be rated for 240 V and wired in accordance with the NEC (NFPA 70).
(3) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved.
(4) The pump shall be located not less than 1 1/2 inch off the floor.
(5) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or shelter.
Revise Section 6.2.2 as follows:
6.2.2 A stand-alone fire sprinkler system is permitted if the following conditions are met:
(a) The pump shall be connected to a 220-volt circuit breaker shared with a common household appliance (e.g., range, oven, dryer), or have a power failure alarm installed acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction that provides an audible and visual signal within the residence at an approved location. The alarm and components shall be listed by an approved agency.
Revise Section 7.6 to read as follows:
7.6 A local waterflow alarm shall be provided on all sprinkler systems on the exterior of the home within 10 feet of the riser location, or as approved by the fire code official.
Revise Section 8.3.4 to read as follows:
8.3.4 Sprinklers shall not be required in detached garages, open attached porches, detached carports with no habitable space above, and similar structures unless otherwise required by the California Building, Residential or Fire Codes.
Add Section 8.3.5.2 to read as follows:
8.3.5.2 At least one quick-response intermediate temperature residential sprinkler shall be installed within 5 feet and above attic access openings.
Revise Section 11.2.1.1 to read as follows:
11.2.1.1 Where a fire department pumper connection is not provided, the system shall be hydrostatically tested at not less than 200 psi without evidence of leakage.
CFC Chapter 80, NFPA, 13R-22, amended sections as follows:
NFPA 13R-22 – Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including Four Stories in Height
*NFPA 13R, amended additional sections as follows:
Add Section 6.6.6.5 to read as follows:
6.6.6.5 At least one quick-response intermediate temperature residential sprinkler shall be installed within 5 feet and above attic access openings.
CFC Chapter 80, NFPA, 72-22, amended sections as follows:
NFPA 72-22 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, as amended*
*NFPA 72, amended additional sections as follows:
Add Section 14.7 to read as follows:
14.7 Labels and Tags
14.7.1 Labels or tags shall be used on fire alarm systems and shall be placed on the outside of the fire alarm control unit.
14.7.2 Tags shall be of the hanging or self-adhesive type used on fire alarm systems.
14.7.3 The following information shall be printed on the labels and tags approved by the fire code official:
1. The words “DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL”
2. Concern Name/Company Name
3. Concern Physical Address
4. Concern Phone Number
5. License Number (State of California Contractor State License Board License)
6. Date of service or testing and maintenance
7. Space or line for signature of person performing or supervising the servicing shall be placed on the tag or label on a fire alarm system except when servicing or testing and maintenance is performed.
14.7.4 When service or testing and maintenance are performed, the initial date of service or testing and maintenance, the printed name and signature of the person performing or supervising the service shall be placed on the tag or label.
14.7.5 No person shall remove a tag or label from or place a tag or label on a fire alarm system except when servicing or testing and maintenance are performed.
14.7.6 No person shall deface, modify, or alter any tag or label attached to or required to be attached to any fire alarm system.
14.7.7 The Label or tag conforming to this section shall be securely attached to each fire alarm system at the time of servicing or testing and maintenance.
14.7.8 The label or tag approved by the fire code official shall be affixed to a system only after all deficiencies have been corrected.
14.7.9 Adhesive labels and tags shall be manufactured in accordance with ANSI/UL 969, Standard for Marking and Labeling Systems, 4th edition, 1995, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
CFC Appendix B, Table B105.1(1), is amended to read 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 |
1,500 |
2 |
|
3,601 and greater |
No automatic sprinkler system |
Value in Table B105.1(2)
|
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at The required fire-flow rate |
|
0-3,600 |
Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code or Section 313.3 of the California Residential Code |
1,500 |
2 |
|
3,601 and greater |
Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code or Section 313.3 of the California Residential Code |
½ value in Table B105.1(2)a |
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at The required fire-flow rate |
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
CFC Appendix B Table B105.2 is amended to read 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) at the reduced flow rate |
|
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) at the reduced flow rate |
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
CFC Appendix C, Section C103.1, is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Hydrant spacing.
Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the California Fire code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with the City Healdsburg standards or as approved by the fire code official.
CFC Appendix C, Section C103.2, is deleted.
CFC Appendix C, Section C103.3, is deleted.
CFC Appendix D, Section D103.1, is deleted.
CFC Appendix D, Section D103.2, is amended to read as follows:
D103.2 Grade.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with the City of Healdsburg standards for public streets or as approved by the fire code official.
CFC Appendix D, Section D103.3, is amended to read as follows:
D103.3 Turning radius.
The inside turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall not be less than 40 feet unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
CFC Appendix D, Section D103.4, is amended to read as follows:
D103.4 Dead ends.
Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with the City of Healdsburg standards for public streets or as approved by the fire code official.
CFC Appendix D, Table D103.4, is deleted.
CFC Appendix D, Section D103.6, is amended to read as follows:
D103.6 Signs.
Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING-FIRE LANE signs complying with the California Vehicle Code.
CFC Appendix D, Subsection D103.6.1, is deleted.
CFC Appendix D, Subsection D103.6.2, is deleted.
CFC Appendix D, Section D104.2, Exception, is deleted.
CFC Appendix D, Section D106.1, is amended to read and the exception deleted as follows:
D106.1 Projects having more than 50 dwelling units.
Multiple-family residential projects having more than 50 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
CFC Appendix D, Section D106.2, is deleted.
CFC Appendix D, Section D107.1, Exceptions Nos. 1 and 2, are deleted. (Ord. 1222 § 3, 2022.)
15.08.030 Geographic limits.
The geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2019 California Fire Code are hereby established as follows:
Section 5608.2 Geographic limits in firework displays are prohibited: Prohibited in any area as established by applicable land-use and zoning standards.
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established as being all areas of the City except general industrial and agricultural districts as designated in the Healdsburg zoning ordinance.
Section 5706.2.4.4 Geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established as being all areas of the City except general industrial and agricultural districts as designated in the Healdsburg zoning ordinance.
Section 5806.2 Geographic limits in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established as being all areas of the City except general industrial and agricultural districts as designated in the Healdsburg zoning ordinance.
Section 6104.2 Geographic limits in which the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, are established as all areas of the City except for industrial districts as designated in the Healdsburg zoning ordinance.
(Ord. 1222 § 3, 2022.)
For state law as to fire protection by cities, see Government Code §§ 38600 to 38611. As to fire protection generally, see Health and Safety Code §§ 13000 to 13253. As to administration generally, see Chapter 2.04 HMC. For building regulations, see Chapter 15.04 HMC. As to civil defense, see Chapter 9.04 HMC. For provisions pertaining to the police department, see Chapter 2.28 HMC.