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ORD 281U ORDINANCE NO. 281U AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1991 EDITION, AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 8.08 of Title 8 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code is amended to read: "8.08.010 Fire Code Adopted. A. Except as provided in this Chapter, the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 edition, as promulgated and published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association, excluding Appendices I-A through VI-F, and including the amendments to that Code as set forth in Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations and in Exhibit "A, " adopted by and attached to Ordinance No. 281 U, is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein, and shall constitute the Fire Code of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. B. One copy of said Uniform Fire Code as so amended has been deposited with the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and shall at all times be maintained, along with a copy of Exhibit "A" to Ordinance No. 281 U, by said Clerk for use and examination by the public. 8.08.020 Fireworks. A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.08.010, paragraph 2 of Subsection (a) of Section 78.103 of the fire code is amended to read: "2. Displays. Permits are required from the City to conduct a fireworks display. The City Council shall have the power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of permits for supervised public displays of fireworks by the municipality, fair associations, amusement parks or other organizations. Every such display shall be handled by a competent operator approved by the City Council, and shall be of such character and so located, discharged or fired as in the opinion of the City Council after proper investigation, so as not to be hazardous to property or endanger any person. Applications for permits shall be made in writing to the Fire Chief not less than thirty days in advance of the date of display or other use. The Fire Chief shall within ten days after receipt of said application make a report and recommendation to the City Council. If the City Council finds that such display can be made without danger or nuisance to the general public, it shall grant the permit; otherwise it shall deny it. If the City Council finds that such display as applied for may create danger or nuisance to the public, but that if displayed subject to conditions may not create such danger or nuisance, it shall grant the permit subject to conditions. After such permit is granted, sale, possession, use and distribution of fireworks for such display subject to the conditions of this Chapter and such other conditions, if any, as may be imposed by the City Council, is lawful for the 920805 rdw 1100286.1 - 1 - purpose only for which such permit is granted. In all cases the decision of the City Council shall be final. " B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.08.010, Subsection (c) of Section 78.203 of the fire code is amended to read: "(c) Insurance. The permittee shall furnish a certificate of insurance in an amount deemed adequate by the City Council for the payment of all damages which may be caused either to a person or persons or to property by reason of the permitted display, and arising from any acts of the permittee, his agents, employees or subcontractors. The policy shall provide limits of bodily injury and property damage liability of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limits for each occurrence annually. The policy may have a deductible not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) . A deductible in excess of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) may be permitted provided a security deposit, such as, but not limited to, a surety bond, pledge of assets or bank letter of credit covering the value of the excess is approved by the City Council. The certificate of insurance shall provide that the insurer will not cancel the insured's coverage without fifteen (15) days prior written notice to the City, that the City shall not be responsible for any premium or assessments on the policy, and that the duly licensed pyrotechnic operator required by law to supervise and discharge the display, acting either as an employee of the insured or as an independent contractor and the City, its officers, agents, and employees are included as additional insureds, insofar as any operations under this Section are concerned." 8.08.030 Flammable vegetation. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.08.010, Section 11.702 of the fire code is added to read: "Structures Sec. 11.702. Any owner of record of any land within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes which contains growth which in the opinion of the Fire Chief or Commissioner is then or may become dangerously flammable shall at all times on such person's own land, whether improved or unimproved: a. Maintain around and adjacent to each house, building or structure, whether on such person's own land or adjacent thereto, an effective fire protection or firebreak made by completely removing and clearing away, for a distance from such house, building or structure of not less than thirty (30) lineal feet on each side thereof, growth which in the opinion of the Fire Chief or Commissioner is then or may become dangerously flammable. This section shall not apply to single 11/ specimens of living trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as lawn, ivy, succulents, or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire from flammable growth to any house, building or structure in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. 920805 rdw 1100286.1 - 2 - b. Maintain around and adjacent to each house, building or structure an additional fire protection or firebreak made by removing and clearing away all vegetation or other growth which in the opinion of the Fire Chief or Commissioner is then or may become dangerously flammable on such land as may be required by II/ the Fire Chief or Commissioner when he finds that because of extra hazardous conditions a firebreak of only thirty (30) lineal feet around such structures is not sufficient to provide reasonable fire safety for structures and landscaping within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Grass and other vegetation located more than thirty (30) lineal feet from such house, building or structure and kept at less than six (6) inches in height above the ground may be maintained where in the opinion of the Fire Chief or Commissioner retaining such growth is necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion, provided all growth required to be cut in such location shall be removed by the owner of record of that property. C. Remove that portion of any tree which extends within ten (10) lineal feet of the outlet of any chimney. d. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building free of dead wood. e. Maintain the roof of any structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead vegetative growth. " 8.08.040 Fire-warning systems. A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.08.010, Subsection (i) of Section 14.104 of the fire code is added to read: "(i) Group R, Divisions 1 and 3 Occupancies -- Smoke detectors. 1. General. In existing Group R, Divisions 1 and 3 occupancies, every dwelling unit and every guest room in a hotel, congregate residence or lodging house used for sleeping purposes shall be provided with smoke detectors conforming to State Fire Marshal Standard 12-72-2. All detectors shall be installed in accordance with the approved manufacturer's instructions. 2. Location within dwelling units. In dwelling units, a detector shall be installed in each sleeping room and at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to each separate sleeping area. When the dwelling unit has more than one story and in dwellings with basements, a detector shall be installed on each story and in the basement. In dwelling units where a story or basement is split into two or more levels, the smoke detector shall be installed on each level. When sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at the ceiling of the upper level in close proximity to the stairway. In dwelling units where the ceiling II/ height of a room open to the hallway serving the bedrooms exceeds that of the hallway by 24 inches or more, smoke detectors shall be installed in the hallway and in the adjacent room. Detectors shall sound an alarm audible in all sleeping areas of the dwelling unit in which they are located. 3. Location in efficiency dwelling units, congregate residences and hotels. In efficiency dwelling units, hotel, motel, lodging house and congregate residence sleeping rooms, and in hotel suites, detectors shall be located on the ceiling 920805 rdw 1100286.1 -. 3 -. or wall of the main room or each sleeping room. Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level within the efficiency dwelling unit or hotel suite, the detector shall be placed at the ceiling of the upper level in close proximity to the stairway. When actuated, the detector shall sound an alarm audible within the sleeping area of the dwelling unit, hotel suite or sleeping room in which it is located. 4. Power source. Smoke detectors required by this section may be battery operated or they may be wired into the 11/ building wiring system when such wiring is served from a commercial source. The detector shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. When required smoke detectors receive their primary power from the building wiring, such wiring shall be permanent, without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection and equipped with a battery backup. 5. Transfer of title. No person may transfer title to a dwelling unit or guest room required by this section to be equipped with a smoke detector without first filing with the City and the purchaser a statement that the dwelling unit or guest room is equipped with smoke detectors meeting the requirements of this section." 8.08.060 Violations -- Penalties. A. Every person violating any provision of the fire code or of any permit or license granted hereunder, or any rule, regulation or policy promulgated pursuant hereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor unless such violation is otherwise declared to be an infraction by Section 8.08.080 of this chapter. Each such violation is a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which such violation is committed. B. Every violation determined to be an infraction hereunder is punishable in such manner and to such extent as is provided by Section 1.08.010B of this Code. C. For the purposes of this section a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a conviction. 8.08.070 Responsibility. Any person who personally or through another wilfully, negligently, or in violation of law sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled or attended by such person to escape from his or her control, allows any hazardous material to be handled, stored or transported in a manner not in accordance with nationally recognized standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from his or her control, neglects to properly comply with any written notice of the chief, or wilfully or negligently allows the continuation of a violation of the fire code and amendments thereto is liable for the expense of fighting the fire or for 11/ the expense incurred during a hazardous materials incident, and such expense shall be a charge against that person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of such person and is collectible by the public agency incurring such expense in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied. 8.08.080 List of Infractions. 920805 rdw 1100286.1 -. 4 -.. In accordance with Section 8.08.060 of this Chapter, the violation of the following sections or subsections of the fire code shall be infractions: Section Offense 4.108 Failure to obtain permit 10.103 10.105(a) Hydrant use approval Obstruction of fire protection equipment 10.106(b) Trespassing on a closed road 10.205 Obstructing access roadway 10.301 Building numbering 10.505 Portable fire extinguishers 10.703 Fire prevention regulations -- Marina 10.705(a) Portable fire extinguishers -- Marina 10.707 Access -- Marina 11.203 Open fires 11.302(a) Combustible waste-storage within buildings 11.302(d) Accumulation of waste material 11.303(e) Combustible storage beneath structure 11.402(a)-(c) Asphalt kettles 11.405(b) Sweating pipe 11.503 Discarding burning objects 11.504 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials 11.702 Clearance of brush -- Structure 11.703 Clearance of brush -- Extra hazard 11.817 Fire roads and firebreaks 12.106(c) Door locking devices 12.106(f) Exit doors readily distinguishable 12.109(c) Stairway -- Storage under 12.111(d) Exit sign illumination -- Maintenance of 14.108(a) Failure to maintain alarm system 14.108(b) Failure to notify Fire Department 24.109 "No smoking" signs within aircraft hangars 29.104(c) Waste oil storage 30.103(b) Lumber yard -- "No smoking" sign 30.103(c) Lumber yard -- Weeds 30.103(d) Lumber yard -- Housekeeping 32.114(b) Exit sign illumination -- Tents 32.119(a) Housekeeping -- Vegetation 32.119(b) Housekeeping -- Storage 34.103 Junkyard storage -- No smoking 34.107 Access to area -- Junkyard 45.103 Smoking prohibited 45.104 Welding warning signs 45.204(c) Discarded filter pads 45.209(b) Portable fire protection equipment 45.210 Operations and maintenance 45.306 Combustible debris and metal waste cans 45.307(a) Portable fire extinguisher 45.308(e) Dip tank covers closed 45.403(b) Signs -- "Dangerous" 45.404 Maintenance -- Electrostatic apparatus 45.606 Maintenance -- Powder coating 45.706 "No smoking" sign 46.106(b) No smoking -- Fruit ripening room 46.107 Housekeeping -- Fruit ripening room 74.104 Cylinders -- Identification 74.107 Securing of cylinders 75.504 Cryogenic tank truck -- Wheels chocked 75.602(c) Cryogenic tank truck -- Chock blocks 920805 rdw 1100286.1 - 5 76.108 Smoking 79.201(c) Empty containers 79.903(d) Safety rules 79.1108 Smoking 79.1204 No smoking 79.1408 "No smoking" sign 79.1410 Fire protection 79.1514 Housekeeping 79.1607 Smoking 79.1608 Waste combustibles 79.1715 Fire extinguishers -- Dry cleaning plant 79.1716 No smoking -- Dry cleaning plant 80.301(d) Hazardous materials signage 80.301(x) Combustible materials clearance 80.401(n) Hazardous materials -- Dispensing, use and handling -- Signage 80.402(c)5 Combustible materials clearance 82.108 LPG container -- "No Smoking" signs 82.109 Combustible material -- Clearance from LPG container 83.103 Matches -- Storage 85.106 Extension cords." Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts Exhibit "A, " attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that the above modifications to the California Fire Code are reasonably necessary for the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the City due to the following local climatic, geological and topographical conditions: The local climate is characterized by hot, dry summers, followed by strong Santa Ana winds, which are further accentuated by the topographical features of hills and canyon areas in and adjacent to the City, and heavy winter rains. These climatic conditions make structures in the City particularly vulnerable to rapidly spreading, wind-driven fires. The City's zoning ordinances promote the preservation of grasslands and canyon lands, and significant expanses of grasslands exist in and adjacent to the City. Grass fires are a frequent and natural part of Southern California's ecosystem. Structures located near grasslands require additional protection against ignition from flying embers. Section 4. To the extent the provisions of this Ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, these provisions shall be construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments. Section 5. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or any part hereof or exhibit hereto is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof or exhibit thereto. The City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes 11/ hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 6. The City Clerk is directed to insert the number of this Ordinance in the appropriate spaces in Section 1. 920805 rdw 1100286.1 - 6 - Section 7. State law requires that municipalities adopt the Uniform Fire Code, and any modifications thereto, by August 12, 1992. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date a Fire Code that comports with state law and contains those modifications necessitated by unique local topographical, geological, and climatic conditions. In the absence of immediate effectiveness of this Ordinance, the provisions of the Fire Code which are herein amended and which are unique to this City's special circumstances will not be in place, thereby creating a detrimental impact on the public peace, health, safety and welfare. For these reasons, the public peace, health, safety and welfare require that this Ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance within the meaning of Government Code Section 36937(b) and shall take effect immediately. Its provisions shall become operative on August 12, 1992 pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of August, 1992. Mayo ATTEST: City Clerk State of California County of Los Angeles ) ss City of Rancho Palos Verdes I, JO PURCELL, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing ordinance, being Ordinance No. 281U, was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting hereof held on August 9, 1992 and the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: BROOKS, KUYKENDALL, BACHARACH AND MAYOR McTAGGART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: RYAN !I # Cit' Clerk, City of Rancho Pal' Verdes ORD. NO. 281U 920805 rdw 1100286.1 — 7 EXHIBIT "A" AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO 11/ amended as follows: THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1991 EDITION Fire Co e of the City of Rancho Palos V irdhyf serde is hereinafter Section 1.102 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the words "into the body of this Code" to the end of the first sentence of Subsection (c) . Section 1.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising Subsection (c) to read: "(c) Conflicting Provisions. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement for an individual occupancy, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where there is a conflict between amendments, unless otherwise noted, the most recent amendment shall apply. " Section 2.101 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising the first paragraph thereof and by adding Subsections (i) and (j) to read: "Sec. 2.101 . The Chief shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this Code. Under his direction, the Fire Department shall enforce all ordinances of the City and the laws of the State pertaining to: • • • • . (i) The provisions of this Code may be enforced by any duly authorized officer or representative of the U.S. Forest Service. (j) The provisions of Article 11, Division VII of this Code may be enforced by the Commissioner." Section 2.102 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Sec. 2.102. The Chief, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to make and enforce such regulations and policies for the prevention and control of fires, fire hazards and hazardous material incidents as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the intent of this Code. Three certified copies of such regulations and policies shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall be in effect immediately thereafter." Section 2.103 of the Uniform Fire Code amended by changing the word "bureau" in the first and third lines to the word "division. " Section 2.104 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Sec. 2.104. The administrative officer of the Fire Prevention Division shall be appointed by the Chief of the Fire Department from among the Chief 920723 rdw11Ma77 (0) Officers of the Fire Department. His title shall be Fire Marshal. Other Chief Officers detailed to the Fire Prevention Division shall have the title of Fire Prevention Engineer. " Section 2.105 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Sec. 2.105. (a) The Chief and his designated representatives shall have the powers of peace officers while engaged in the performance of their duties with respect to the prevention, suppression and investigation of fires or hazardous material incidents and the protection and preservation of life and property against the hazards of fire, conflagration, and hazardous materials. (b) The Chief, or his designated representative, may issue citations for violations of this Code, of the regulations authorized by this Code and of the Standards set forth in Section 2.304 of this Code." Section 2.201 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by changing each subsection as follows: (a) Substitute therein the word "Chief" for the words "Fire Prevention Bureau." (b) Delete the last two sentences and replace with the following: "A report concerning any such unsafe building shall be made by the Chief to the building official for abatement of the unsafe condition." Section 2.203 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Sec. 2.203. The Fire Department shall investigate promptly the cause, origin and circumstances of each and every fire or unauthorized release of hazardous materials occurring in the City involving loss of life or injury to person or destruction or damage to property. A report in writing shall be made to the Chief of all facts and findings relative to each investigation, and should it appear during any investigation that a fire is of suspicious origin the Police Authority shall be notified." Section 2.204 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by deleting Subsection (b) . Section 2.304 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the first paragraph of Subsection (b) and by adding the following standards in the listing of the national standards of good practice in that Subsection: "The most recent edition or supplement of the following national standards or publications shall be used: ALLIANCE OF AMERICAN INSURERS 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606 - 2 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 85 John Street, New York, NY 10038 Branch Offices: 120 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603 465 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 1701 K Street, N.W. , Washington, DC 20006 AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION RESEARCH REPORTS No. 1 Fire Hazards of the Plastics Industry, M65. No. 2 Potential Hazards in Molten Salt Baths for Heat Treatment of Metals, M65. No. 5 Processes, Hazards and Protection Involved in the Manufacture of Spirituous Liquors, 016. No. 7 Precautionary Fire and Explosion Safeguards in the use of Chlorine Dioxide for Industrial Bleaching, M75. No. 9 Fire and Explosion Hazards of Thermal Insecticidal Fogging, M40. No. 10 Mechanism of Extinguishment of Fire by Finely Divided Water. No. 11 Fire and Explosion Hazards of Organic Peroxides. No. 12 Nitroparaffins and Their Hazards. CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. , Washington, DC 20009 CMA Safety Data Sheets. COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION, INC. 500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10006 CGA PAMPHLETS G-1 Acetylene G-2 Anhydrous Ammonia G-3 Sulphur Dioxide G-4 Oxygen G-5 Hydrogen P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases P-2 Characteristics and Safe Handling of Medical Gases V-5 Diameter-Index Safety System FACTORY MUTUAL ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062 FERTILIZER INSTITUTE 1015-18th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006 Definition and Test Procedures for Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer. INDUSTRIAL RISK INSURERS 85 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06102 INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES 1575 I Street, N.W. , Suite 550, Washington, DC 20005 IME PAMPHLETS No. 1 Standard Storage Magazines. No. 20 Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard in Use of Electric Blasting Caps. - 3 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 NFPA NATIONAL FIRE CODES Volumes 1 through 9 • • • • • UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC. 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 1285 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, Long Island, NY 11747 1655 Scott Lane, Santa Clara, CA 95050 PRODUCT DIRECTORIES Automotive, Burglary Protection and Mechanical Equipment. Building Materials. Electrical Appliance and Utilization Equipment. Electrical Construction Materials. Fire Protection Equipment. Fire Resistance. Gas and Oil Equipment. General Information from Electrical Construction Materials and Hazardous Location Equipment Directories. Hazardous Location Equipment. Marine Products. Recognized Component. UNITED STATES BUREAU OF MINES 4800 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 U.S. Department of Interior Information Circular 8179 Safety Recommendations for Sensitized Ammonium Nitrate Blasting Agents. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REGULATIONS Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10, Part 30 (Licensing of By-products Material - Radioisotope Distribution) Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10, Part 70 (Special Nuclear Materials) Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Chapter I (Department of Transportation Regulations) Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Chapter X (Interstate Commerce Regulations) I.C.C. Specifications MC 300, MC 302, MC 303, MC 304, MC 305, MC 330, and MC 331 . " Section 4.108 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising Subsection h.3 to read: "h.3. High-piled combustible storage. To use any building or portion thereof exceeding 2500 square feet for the storage of high-piled combustible materials. A letter describing the type and amount of material to be stored and the method of storage, plus a floor plan showing the dimension and location of the stock piles and aisles shall be submitted with applications for such permits. See Article 81 ." Section 4.108 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Subsection h.4 to read: - 4 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U "h.4. Hot air balloon. To launch any hot air balloon which has its lifting power provided by an open flame device." Section 4.108 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising Subsection 1.1 to read: 11/ "1.1 . Liquefied petroleum gases. Except for portable containers of less than 120 gallons aggregate water capacity, to install or maintain any LP gas container or operate any tank vehicle which is used for the transportation of LP gas. Where a single container or the aggregate capacity of interconnected containers is over 1200 gallons water capacity, the installer shall submit plans for such permits. See Article 82." Section 4.108 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Subsection r.3 to read: "r.3 Rifle range. To establish, maintain, or operate a rifle range." Section 9.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising the following definition to read: "ADMINISTRATOR shall mean the Fire Chief of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes." Section 9.104 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following definition to read: "BUFFER ZONE is any location within 1000 feet of that area designated as Fire Zone 4 by the governing body. " Section 9.105 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following definition to read: "COMMISSIONER means the Agricultural Commissioner of the County of Los Angeles. " Section 9.108 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following definitions to read: "FLOAT shall mean any floating structure normally used as a point of transfer for passengers and goods and/or for mooring purposes. See also Parade Float. 111 FUMIGATOR shall mean any person licensed by the Structural Pest Control Act as an Operator, or as a Structural Pest Control Field Representative, who shall have been qualified by the State of California Structural Pest Control Board in the group or groups of Pest Control. " Section 9.109 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following definition to read: "GOVERNING BODY shall mean the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes." - 5 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U Section 9.110 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended as follows: (a) The definition of Hazardous Fire Area is amended to read: "HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA shall mean any land which is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest, whether privately or publicly owned, which is so situated, or is of such inaccessible location, that a fire originating upon such land would present an abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in great and unusual damage through fire or resulting erosion. It shall include those areas designated as Fire Zone 4 by the governing body." (b) The definition of Hazardous Watershed Fire Area is deleted. (c) High-Rise Structure is added as a definition to read: "HIGH-RISE STRUCTURE means every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest floor level having building access except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Section 1250 of the California Health and Safety Code." (d) The definition of Hotel is amended by adding a second sentence to read: "This definition shall not include any I or Occupancies as described in Title 24, Part 2 of the California Administrative Code." Section 9.115 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following definition to read: "MARINA shall mean any portion of the ocean or inland water either naturally or artificially protected for the mooring, servicing or safety of vessels and shall include artificially protected works; public or private lands ashore; structures or facilities provided within the enclosed body of water and ashore for the mooring or servicing of vessels or the servicing of their crews or passengers. " Section 9.118 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following definition to read: "PIER shall mean a structure built over the water and supported by pillars of piles, used as a landing place, pleasure pavilion, etc." Section 9.124 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the 11/ following definition to read: "VESSEL shall mean every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation. Included in the definition shall be non-transportation vessels such as houseboats and bathhouses. " Section 9.125 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following definition to read: - 6 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U "WHARF shall mean a structure or bulkhead constructed of wood, stone, concrete, etc., built at the shore of a harbor, lake or river for vessels to lie alongside of, and piers or floats to be anchored to." Section 10.105 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising Subsection (c} to read: "(c) Fire Hydrant Markers. When required by the Chief, hydrant locations shall be identified by the installation of blue reflective markers. " Section 10.203 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Sec. 10.203. Every building hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of access roadways with all-weather driving surface of not less than 20 feet of unobstructed width and open clear to the sky. The access roadway and turning radius shall be capable of supporting the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Where required utility lines or bridge components encroach upon or cross the access roadway, a minimum of 13 feet, 6 inches of vertical clearance shall be maintained. Provisions for turn off and turn around for fire department apparatus may be required where an access road exceeds 150 feet in length. Vehicular or pedestrian gates obstructing required access to the building shall be of an approved width and shall be provided only with locking devices and/or override mechanisms which have been approved by the Chief. EXCEPTION: When there are not more than two Group R, Division 3 or M Occupancies as defined in the Building Code, the requirement of this section may be modified when, in the opinion of the Chief, fire fighting or rescue operations would not be impaired. More than one fire apparatus access road shall be provided when it is determined by the Chief that access by a single road may be impaired by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access. For high-piled combustible storage, see Section 81 .109(a) . For open yard storage, see Section 30.102. For hazardous materials, see Article 80. For fire safety during construction, alteration or demolition of a building, see Section 87.103(b) ." Section 10.204 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding a sentence to Subsection (e) to read: "Live load limits shall be posted at both entrances to the bridge." Section 10.205 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Sec. 10.205. The required width of designated access roadways and fire lanes shall not be obstructed 7 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U in any manner including, but not limited to, a vehicle being parked or left standing in violation of California Vehicle Code, Section 22500.1 . Approved FIRE LANE and NO PARKING signs shall be provided on or adjacent to the lane and visible therefrom and the boundaries shall be outlined or the lane painted as the Chief deems necessary to define the extent of the lane." Section 10.301 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Sec. 10.301 . (a) General. Approved numbers or street addresses shall be placed and maintained on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers or street addresses shall contrast with their background. (b) Street or Road Signs. Approved numbers or street addresses shall be placed and maintained on the roof tops of all new and existing high-rise buildings as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 13210 having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest floor level providing access to the building. All approved numbers or street addresses shall be plainly visible and legible from the air at an elevation of 500 feet above roof top level and shall contrast with their background." Article 10 of Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Section 10.306 to read: "Destruction of Signs Sec. 10.306. No person shall mutilate or remove or destroy any sign posted or required to be posted by the Chief or his duly authorized representative." Article 10 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Section 10.307 to read: "Helistops for High-Rise Buildings Sec. 10.307. An approved helistop shall be provided on the roof of any high-rise building hereinafter constructed. It shall be designed in accordance with construction standards of the Building Code. See also Article 24." Section 10.401 the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding an exception to read: "EXCEPTION: For Group R-3 or M Occupancies as defined in the Building Code, the requirements of this Section may be modified when, in the opinion of the Chief, firefighting or rescue operations would not be impaired and an approved fire protection system or systems is provided as approved by the Chief." Section 10.402 the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising the second sentence to read: "In setting the requirement for fire flow and fire hydrants the Chief shall be guided by the - 8 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U standards expressed in Title 20 of the Los Angeles County Code, Chapter 20.04 to 20.16, The Water Ordinance, Insurance Services Office publications entitled "Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow" and "Grading Schedule for Municipal Fire Protection" and applicable National Fire Protection Association Standards." Section 10.501 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising Subsection (b) to read: "(b) Special Hazards. In occupancies of an especially hazardous nature, where special hazards exist in addition to the normal hazard of the occupancy, where access for fire apparatus is unduly difficult, or where hazardous obstructions to building access such as razor ribbon exist, immediate abatement of the hazard may be required or additional safeguards may be required consisting of additional fire appliance units, more than one type of appliance, on- site fire hydrants and fire flows or special systems suitable for the protection of the hazard involved. Such devices or appliances may consist of automatic fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler or water spray systems, standpipe and hose, fixed or portable fire extinguishers, suitable fire retardant type blankets, breathing apparatus, manual or automatic covers, or carbon dioxide, foam or other special fire extinguishing systems. Halon extinguishing systems shall not be used to fulfill this requirement. Where such systems are installed, they shall be in accordance with the applicable Uniform Fire Code Standards, and/or rules and regulations of the California State Fire Marshal. Where above standards do not apply, the guidance of the standards of the National Fire Protection Association may be used." Section 10.504 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following paragraph after the first paragraph of Subsection (a) : "Fire extinguishing systems, including but not limited to, fire sprinkler systems, engineered and pre-engineered fixed extinguishing systems, standpipe systems, and water flow alarm devices shall be serviced, tested, and maintained in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 5, Title 19 of the California Administrative Code." Section 10.507 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding paragraph 5 to Subsection (b) to read: "5. Multistory Building. In buildings over three stories in height; provided, however, the respective increases in area and height specified in U.B.C. Sections 506 and 507 and the substitutions for one-hour fire-resistive construction specified in Section 508 shall be permitted." Section 10.507 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by deleting the exception and by adding at the end of the sentence in Subsection (g) the words: "in accordance with the provisions of Title 24, Part 2 of the California Administrative Code." - 9 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U Section 10.508 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising the second paragraph to read: "Valve supervision and water-flow alarm and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to a listed and approved central station, remote station or proprietary supervising station as defined by national standards, or, when approved by the building official with the concurrence of the Chief, sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location." Section 10.510 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Subsection (f) to read: "(f) Installation Requirements. In addition to the requirements of Uniform Building Code Standard No. 38-2, specific requirements are as follows: 1 . Class I Standpipes. A. Construction. Fittings and connections shall be of sufficient strength to withstand not less than 200 pounds per square inch of water pressure when ready for service. All Class I standpipes shall be tested hydrostatically to withstand not less than 200 pounds per square inch of • pressure for two hours, but in no case shall the pressure be less than 50 pounds per square inch above the maximum working pressure. B. Piping. All horizontal runs of dry standpipe systems shall be pitched at the rate of 1/4- inch to 10 feet for the purpose of draining. Where pipe traps occurred in such standpipe systems, including fire department connections, they shall be provided with drains. C. Fire department connections. All 4- inch standpipes shall be equipment with a two-way fire department connection. All 6-inch standpipes shall be equipped with a four-way fire department connection. All fire department connections shall be located on a street front, not less than 18 inches nor more than 4 feet above grade and shall be equipped with an approved straight-way check valve and substantial plugs or caps. All fire department connections shall be visible and accessible. More than one fire department connection may be required. D. Outlets. Each standpipe shall be equipped with an approved 2-1/2-inch outlet not less than 2 feet nor more than 4 feet above the floor level of each story. Standpipe outlets in stairway enclosures or smokeproof enclosures shall be located so that the exit doors do not interfere with the use of the outlet. All outlets shall be equipped with an approved valve, cap and chains. No point within a building requiring standpipes shall be more than 130 feet travel distance from a standpipe outlet connection. - 10 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U 2. Class II Standpipes. Outlets. All interior set standpipes shall be equipped with a 1-1/2-inch valve in each story, including the basement or cellar of the building, and located not less than 3 feet nor more than 6 feet above the floor. Where combination standpipes are installed, the 1-1/2-inch outlet system may be supplied from the combination system with a 2- inch connecting line. 3. Class III Standpipes. In addition to requirements of Subsection 1, the following apply: A. Size. Class III standpipe systems shall be not less than 6 inches in diameter. B. Riser shutoff valve and drain. Each individual riser must be equipped with an OS and Y valve at its base and an approved valve for draining. C. Fire department connections. All Class III standpipe systems shall be equipped with a four-way fire department connection. Systems with three or more standpipes shall be provided with not less than two four-way department inlet connections." Section 10.511 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Basement Pipe Inlets Sec. 10.511 . (a) General. All basement pipe inlets shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this section. (b) Where Required. Basement pipe inlets shall be installed in the first floor of every store, warehouse or factory having basements. EXCEPTIONS: 1 . Where the basement is equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system. 2. Where the basement is used for the storage of permanent archives or valuables such as safe deposit vaults or similar uses adversely affected by water. (c) Location. The location of basement pipe inlets shall be as required by the fire department. (d) Detailed Requirements. All basement pipe inlets shall be of cast iron, steel, brass or bronze with lids of cast iron or bronze. The basement pipe inlet shall consist of a sleeve of not less than 8-inch inside diameter extending through the floor and terminating flush with or through the basement ceiling and shall have a top flange recessed with an inside shoulder to receive the lid. The top flange shall be installed flush with finish floor surface. The lid shall be a solid casting and have a lift recessed in the top. This lid - 11 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U shall be provided with a cast-in sign reading FIRE DEPARTMENT ONLY -- DO NOT COVER. The lid shall be installed in such a manner as to permit its easy removal from the flange shoulder." Article 10, Division V of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding a new Section 10.514 to read: "High Rise Fire Planning and Drills Sec. 10.514. A pre-fire plan shall be required for all high-rise buildings. The plan shall be prepared by the owners, operators, administrators, or managers in cooperation with the Fire Department. This plan will include but shall not necessarily be limited to, the following: (a) Assignment of a responsible person as a fire safety director who shall work with the Fire Department in the establishment, implementation and maintenance of the pre-fire plan. (b) Included in such plan shall be the conspicuous posting of signs on every floor of the building and elsewhere as required by the Fire Department. Such signs shall include the heading, in letters at least one inch high on contrasting color, "IN CASE OF FIRE OR EMERGENCY." (c) Such signs shall also include the wording "DO NOT USE ELEVATORS" and then give directions to all emergency fire exits from that floor. If fire safety refuge areas are provided on that floor, the signs shall give directions to that area. All such lettering shall be in letters at least one inch high in a bold face type. (d) At least once annually the Fire Department shall conduct a drill with the fire safety director, or his designee, using all alarm and signal devices required by this or other ordinances. This drill need not involve the occupants of the building. An announcement over the public address system, "This is a test of the fire alarm system. No evacuation from this floor or building is required," shall be made prior to and following the test of the actual alarm system. This announcement shall be repeated twice after the fire alarm testing has been concluded." Article 10 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Divisions VII and VIII to read: "DIVISION VII MARINAS General Sec. 10.701 . Plans for marina fire-protection facilities shall be approved by the Fire Chief or authority having jurisdiction prior to installation. The completed work shall be subject to final inspection and approval after installation. - 12 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U Definitions Sec. 10.702. For the purpose of this Division, the definitions of the terms Float, Marina, Pier, Vessel and Wharf are as set forth in Article 9. Fire Prevention Regulations Sec. 10.703 (a) Persons having charge or control over any structure, including a pier or wharf, shall not allow the deposit or permit the accumulation of combustible debris or rubbish on land beneath such structure, pier or wharf. (b) No person shall use any open flame device for maintenance or repair on any vessel, float, pier or wharf without a permit. (c) No person shall use any portable barbecue, brazier or cooking device on any vessel, float, pier or wharf without a permit. (d) Any open flame device used for lighting or decoration on the exterior of any vessel, float, pier or wharf must be approved by the Chief. (e) Any spills of flammable or combustible liquids at or upon the water shall be reported immediately to the fire department or jurisdictional authorities. (f) Containers with tight-fitting or self-closing lids shall be provided for the temporary storage of combustible trash or rubbish. (g) All electrical equipment installed and used must be in accordance with the Electrical Code as it applies to wet, damp and hazardous locations. Fire Protection Equipment Sec. 10.704. All piers, wharves, floats with facilities for mooring or servicing five or more vessels, and marine service stations shall be equipped with fire-protection equipment as follows: (a) All portions of floats exceeding 250 feet in distance from fire apparatus access and marine service stations shall be provided with an approved wet standpipe system installed in conformity with applicable standards set forth in Uniform Building 111 Code Standard No. 38-2 and Article 10 of this code. 1 . Hose stations shall be so spaced as to provide protection to any portion of floats or floating vessels. Hoses shall be mounted on a reel or rack and enclosed within an approved cabinet. Hose stations shall be labeled "FIRE HOSE -- EMERGENCY USE ONLY." All equipment shall be approved. 2. At the shore end, the waterline shall be equipped with a single 2-1/2-inch fire department connection. - 13 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U 3. Waterlines shall normally be dry where area is subject to freezing temperatures. (b) Piers and wharves shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads and water-supply systems with on-site fire hydrants as may be required. Such roads and water systems shall conform to Article 10. Portable Fire-Protection Equipment Sec. 10.705. (a) One fire extinguisher, 2A, 20- BC rating minimum, shall be provided in each hose station required. (b) The Chief shall designate the type and number of all other fire appliances to be installed and maintained in each marina. Transmission of Alarms Sec. 10.706. Means shall be available for the immediate notification of the fire department. Maintenance of Access Sec. 10.707. Access shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Article 10. Marina Service Stations Sec. 10.708. Marine service stations shall conform to Article 79. DIVISION VIII RIFLE RANGES Permit Sec. 10.801 . A rifle range shall not be established, maintained or operated without a permit from the Chief. Applications for such a permit shall be referred to the chief law enforcement officer for approval. Supervision by Range Officer Sec. 10.802. No person shall operate or maintain a rifle range except under the supervision of a qualified range officer. Qualifications of Range Officer Sec. 10.803. No person shall act as a range officer until such time as he shall have demonstrated to the Chief and chief law enforcement officer his knowledge of firearms and ammunition, including the general rules of safety and the provisions of this code relative thereto, and has received a certificate of fitness therefor. Inspection of Ammunition - 14 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U Sec. 10.804. Disposal of defective ammunition. All ammunition shall be inspected and approved by the range officer before permission to fire or discharge same shall be granted. All ammunition that will not fire or discharge or which is otherwise defective shall be turned in to the range officer for the safe disposal thereof. First-Aid Fire Appliances Sec. 10.805. All rifle ranges shall be equipped with first-aid fire appliances and other equipment as required by the Chief and shall comply with such other fire prevention measures as may be deemed necessary by the Chief. Removal of Vegetation Sec. 10.806. All rifle ranges shall be completely clear of vegetation within a safe distance from the firing line and striking grounds and shall be so maintained. Warnings Sec. 10.807. All rifle ranges which are not fenced shall be posted with approved warning posters to notify and protect the public from existing danger." Section 11.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following exceptions to read: "EXCEPTIONS: 1 . When open burning is within the boundaries of any open fire area as designated pursuant to Subsection (j) of Section 11 .203. 2. Cooking, recreational, or ceremonial fires on private property with a maximum fire area of 9 square feet in locations outside of hazardous fire areas." Section 11.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read: "The conditions, precautions or stipulations necessary to prevent the spread of an open fire shall be prescribed upon such permit and it shall be unlawful for any person to build or maintain or cause or permit to be built or maintained, any open or outdoor fire not in compliance with such permit. When required, a permit from the South Coast Air Quality Management District shall be obtained before the permit is issued." Section 11.202 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Sec. 11 .202. (a) General. Commercial and industrial incinerators shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the Mechanical Code. Every incinerator shall be constructed and maintained - 15 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U in accordance with the requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. (b) Location. Any freestanding incinerator shall be located not less than ten (10) feet from any building or property line. Provided, however, that the Chief may permit this distance to be reduced to not less than 3 feet if a wall of masonry or other fire resistive material is constructed of sufficient height between such incinerator and adjacent buildings or property lines to provide equivalent protection. (c) Maintenance. Incinerators shall be maintained in good condition at all times. (d) Discontinuance. The Chief is authorized to require incinerator use to be immediately discontinued if the Chief determines that smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding property or if the use of the incinerator is determined by the Chief to constitute a hazardous condition. The Chief may notify in writing the owner of any incinerator that such incinerator can be used only at or between specified hours, if he finds that any burning in such incinerator at other hours will or may constitute a fire hazard." Section 11.203 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended as follows: Subsection (e) is amended to read: "(e) Location. Adequate distance, no less than 50 feet, shall be provided between a bonfire or other large open fire and the nearest structure or other combustibles. The size of the pile and the conditions may require greater distances. " Subsection (f) is amended to read: "(f) Fire-extinguishing equipment. Adequate lengths of hose connected to the water supply or other fire extinguishing equipment shall be available for use at all times during which the fire is burning." Subsection (i) is added to read: "(i) Open fires. A person shall not build, light, maintain, or cause or permit to be built, lighted, or maintained, any open outdoor fire, or use, or cause or permit to be used, any open outdoor fire for any purposes except: 1 . When such fire is set or permission for such fire is given in the performance of the official duty of any public officer, and the fire in the opinion of such officer is necessary: for the purpose of the prevention of a fire hazard which cannot be abated by any other means; or the instruction of public employees in the methods of fighting fire. 2. When such fire is set pursuant to permit on property used for industrial or - 16 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U institutional purposes for the purpose of instruction of employees in methods of fighting fire. 3. When such fire is set in the course of any agricultural operation in the growing of crops, or raising of fowls or animals. 111 4. On a public beach area owned, managed, or controlled by the County of Los Angeles, pursuant to all of the requirements of Ordinance No. 2301 entitled "Park Ordinance," adopted July 31, 1933. 5. Pursuant to authorization of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, in a county-owned park or recreation camp as provided by said Ordinance No. 2301 . 6. Bonfires permitted by the Chief. 7. Cooking, recreational, or ceremonial fires on private property with a maximum fire area of 9 square feet in locations outside of hazardous fire areas." Subsection (j) is added to read: "(j) Designated open fire areas. The Chief may and is hereby authorized at his discretion to designate places on private property, with the permission of the owner thereof, or upon any public road, or within any public park, or upon any public land, where open fires may be built. The Chief may place or cause to be placed uniform signs or posters on or at such premises indicating the place or limits where such fires may be built and maintained without further permission; provided, however, that it shall be unlawful to leave, or cause or permit to be left, any fire burning in such place. Before leaving such place such fire shall be thoroughly extinguished and completely covered with dirt in such manner as to adequately prevent such fire from burning thereafter." Section 11.302 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising the third sentence and adding a fourth sentence to Subsection (a) to read: "Combustible rubbish stored in containers shall be removed daily or at intervals specified by the Chief. The storage or accumulation of combustible waste matter within any building in such a quantity or location as to constitute a fire hazard is prohibited." Section 11.303 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding a paragraph 3 to Subsection (e) to read: "3. Separation. Outdoor combustible storage shall be divided into areas which shall not exceed 50' x 150' in dimension, and shall be separated by aisles not less in width than 15 feet." Article 11 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Section 11.406 to read: - 17 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U "Hot Air Balloon Permit Sec. 11 .406. For permit to operate a hot air balloon, see Section 4.101 . A plan shall be submitted for approval showing distance from buildings and other possible hazards, as determined by the Chief, before the permit is issued." Article 11 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Section 11.407 to read: II/ "Fire Safety Officers and Advisors Sec. 11 .407. When, in the opinion of the Chief, it is necessary for the preservation of life or property, due to the hazardous nature of an event, production, operation or function, he shall require the owner, agent, or lessee to employ or cause the employment of one or more approved Fire Safety Officers or advisors, to be on duty as such place during the hazardous activity." Section 11.505 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by changing the number "200" to "500" in the exception. Article 11 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Divisions VII and VIII to read: "DIVISION VII CLEARANCE OF BRUSH AND VEGETATIVE GROWTH Electrical Transmission Lines Sec. 11 .701 . (a) Support clearance. Any person owning, controlling, operating or maintaining any electrical transmission or distribution line upon any mountainous, forest, or brush-covered lands or land covered with flammable growth, shall, at all times, maintain around and adjacent to any pole supporting a switch, fuse, transformer, lightning arrester, or line junction, or dead end, or corner poles, or towers, or other poles or towers at which power company employees are likely to work most frequently, an effective firebreak, consisting of a clearing of not less than 10 feet in each direction from the outer circumference of such pole or tower, provided, however, that this provision shall not be deemed to apply to lines used exclusively as telephone, telegraph, telephone or telegraph messenger call, fire or alarm lines, or other lines classed as communication (Class C) circuits by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. Nor shall this provision apply to clearance around poles supporting only secondary electrical distribution lines of 750 volts or less. (b) Line Clearance -- High Tension. Any 111 person owning, controlling, operating or maintaining any electrical transmission line upon any mountainous, forest, or brush-covered lands, or lands covered with flammable growth shall maintain a clearance of the respective distances hereinafter in this section specified in all directions between all vegetation and all conductors carrying electrical current. - 18 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U For lines operating at 2,400 volts or more, but less than 72,000 volts, four (4) feet; For lines operating at 72,000 volts or more, but less than 110,000 volts, six (6) feet; .E7 feet; operating at 111,000 volts or more, ten (10) In any case, such distance shall be sufficiently great to furnish the required clearance from the particular wire or conductor at any position, of such wire or conductor at any temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Dead trees, old, decadent or rotten trees, those weakened by decay or disease and trees leaning toward the line, which may contact the line from the side or may fall on the line, shall be felled, cut or trimmed so as to remove the hazard. (c) Self-Supporting Aerial Cable. No clearing to obtain line clearance is required when self-supporting aerial cable is used except that forked trees, leaning trees, and other growth which may fall across the cable and break it, shall be removed. EXCEPTION: Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to require any person to maintain any clearing on land where such person does not have the legal right to maintain such clearing, nor shall any provision of this ordinance be construed to required any person to enter upon or to damage property of another without the consent of the owner thereof. For further exceptions, see Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Sections 1250-57 inclusive. Clearance of Brush - Extra Hazard Sec. 11 .703. The Governing Body finds that in many cases because of extra hazardous situations, a firebreak around structures of only thirty feet is not sufficient and that a firebreak of fifty feet or more may be necessary. If the Chief or Commissioner finds that because of the location of any building or structure, and because of other conditions, a thirty- foot firebreak around such structure as required by Section 11 .702 is not sufficient he may notify all owners of property affected that they must clear all flammable vegetation and other combustible growth or reduce the amount of fuel content for a distance greater than thirty feet, but not to exceed two hundred feet. Contents of Notice Sec. 11 .704. A notice to clear all flammable vegetation and other combustible growth for a distance greater than thirty feet shall be in writing and shall specify the exact distance from the structure that such vegetation and growth must be cleared. Compliance With Findings. - 19 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U Sec. 11 .705. Within a reasonable time after receipt of notice specified in Section 11 .704, every person owning, leasing, controlling or operating the structure involved, and every person owning, leasing or controlling any land adjacent to such structure, shall, at all times, maintain around and adjacent to such structure an effective fire protection or firebreak made by removing and clearing away, for a distance not less than so determined, on each side thereof, all flammable vegetation or other combustible growth, except as otherwise provided in Section 11 .702. Correction by Chief or Commissioner Sec. 11 .706. Any person described in Sections 11 .702, 11 .703 or 11 .705 who has received notice to correct any of the conditions specified in said sections and who is unable to comply with the requirements of such notice may request the Chief or Commissioner to correct the condition or conditions. The Chief or Commissioner may do so, provided that the person requesting such assistance agrees to pay the full cost thereof. Notice to Correct Sec. 11 .707. In the event any of the conditions prohibited by either Sections 11 .702 or 11 . 703 exist, the Governing Body may instruct the Chief or Commissioner to give notice to the owner of the property upon which such condition exists, to correct such prohibited condition, and if the owner fails to correct such condition the Governing Body may cause the same to be done and make the expenses of such correction a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists. If it so instructs the Chief or Commissioner, the Governing Body shall designate the time and place of a hearing either before itself or before a referee appointed by it, and shall notify the Chief of its action. Mailing Notice Sec. 11 .708. Upon receipt of a notice from the Governing Body of the time and place of hearing, and not less than ten days before such hearing, the Chief or Commissioner shall mail a notice to the owners of property, as their names and addresses appear from the last equalized assessment roll, or as they are known to the Clerk of the Governing Body, on which a firebreak is not maintained as required by Section 11 .702 or Section 11 .705 in substantially the following form: NOTICE TO DESTROY WEEDS, BRUSH AND RUBBISH Notice is hereby given that on the day of (month) , , the Governing Body of (municipality) passed a resolution declaring the noxious or dangerous weeds, sagebrush chaparral, and any other brush or weeds which attain such large growth as to become, when dry, a fire menace to adjacent improved property, were growing, and that there existed dry grass, stubble brush, litter or other flammable material - 20 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U which endangers the public safety by creating a fire hazard upon or in front of the property on certain streets in said municipality, and more particularly described in said resolution, and that same constitute a public nuisance which must be abated by the removal of said noxious or dangerous weeds, brush, litter or other flammable material, otherwise they will be removed and the nuisance will be abated by the municipal authorities, in which case the cost of such removal shall be assessed upon the lots and lands from which, or in front of which, such materials are moved, and such cost will constitute a lien upon such lots or lands until paid. Reference is hereby made to said resolution for further particulars. All property owners having any objections to the proposed removal of such materials are hereby notified to attend a meeting of the Governing Body of said municipality, to be held at A.M. o'clock, (month), , when their objections will be heard and given due consideration. Dated this day of (month), (Name) (Department) (Municipality) Posting Notice Sec. 11 .709. As an alternative to mailing, a notice in the form required in Section 11 .708 shall be posed in a manner prescribed in Section 11 .710. Place and Manner of Posting Sec. 11.710. (a) Notices shall be posted conspicuously in front of the property on which vegetation which must be removed exists, of if the property has no frontage upon any highway or road then upon that portion of the property nearest to a highway or road, or most likely to give actual notice to the owner. (b) The notices shall be posted not more than 100 feet in distance apart, but at least one notice shall be posted on each lot or parcel of land. Publication of Notice Sec. 11 .711. The City Clerk of the Governing Body shall publish notice of the hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, not less than ten days prior to the date of the hearing, when notice is given by means other than that prescribed in Section 11 .707. Appointment of Referee Sec. 11.712. The Governing Body may appoint a referee to hear protests pursuant to this Article. - 21 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U Compensation of Referee Sec. 11 .713. If the Governing Body appoints an officer or employee of the municipality as referee he shall serve without any additional compensation, but all time spent as referee shall be deemed and counted as time spent in performing the duties of his compensated position. Hearing Objections Sec. 11.714. At the time stated in the notices, the Governing Body or referee shall hear and consider all objections and protests, if any, to the proposed removal of vegetation, and may continue the hearing from time to time. Report of Referee Sec. 11 .715. If the hearing is before a referee, upon the conclusion of the hearing he shall report to the Governing Body his findings and his recommendations as to what objections, if any, should be allowed, and what objections, if any, should be overruled. Decision by Board Sec. 11 .716. Upon the conclusion of the hearing before itself, or upon receipt of the report of the referee, the Governing Body shall allow or overrule all objections, whereupon the Governing Body shall acquire jurisdiction to proceed and perform the work by removal. The decision of the Governing Body on the matter is final, except as provided in Sections 14920 and 14 921 of the California Health and Safety Code. Order for Abatement Sec. 11 .717. After final action is taken by the Governing Body on the disposition of any protests or objections or in case no protests or objections are received, the said Governing Body shall order the Chief or Commissioner to remove the dangerous vegetation. Right of Entry Upon Private Property Sec. 11 .718. The Chief or Commissioner or their assistants, deputies, employees, or contracting agents, or other representatives may enter upon private property for the purpose of removing the vegetation. Removal Before Arrival of Chief or Commissioner Sec. 11 .719. Any property owner may have the vegetation removed at his own expense if it is done prior to the arrival of the Chief or Commissioner or his representatives to do it. Record and Report of Cost Sec. 11 .720. The Chief or Commissioner shall keep an account of the cost of removing the vegetation - 22 EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U from each separate parcel of land and shall render an itemized report in writing to the Governing Body showing the cost of removing the vegetation from each separate lot or parcel of land. Posting Copy of Report 111 Sec. 11.721. Before the report is submitted to the Governing Body or referee, a copy shall be posted for at least three days on or near the chamber door of the Governing Body with a notice of the time when the report will be submitted to the said Governing Body or referee for hearing on confirmation. Hearing on Report Sec. 11.722. At the time fixed for receiving and considering the report, the Governing Body or the referee shall hear it and any objections of any of the property owners liable to be assessed for the work of clearing vegetation. Report of Referee Sec. 11.723. If the hearing is before a referee, upon the conclusion of the hearing he shall report to the Governing Body his findings and his recommendations as to what modifications, if any, should be made in the report. Modification and Confirmation of the Report Sec. 11.724. Upon the conclusion of the hearing on the report before itself, or upon receipt of the report of the referee, the Governing Body may make such modifications in the report of the Chief or Commissioner as it deems necessary, after which, by order or resolution, the report shall be confirmed. Costs of Removal Sec. 11 .725. The amounts for the cost of removing the vegetation upon the various parcels of land mentioned in the report of the Chief or Commissioner as confirmed shall constitute special assessments against the respective parcels of land and are a lien on the property for the amount of the respective assessments. Collection of Expenses Sec. 11 .726. The expenses of removing vegetation shall be collected, and assessments shall be canceled or refunded as provided in Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Part 5 of Division 12 of the State Health and Safety Code, the provisions of which article are incorporated herein as if set forth herein in full. Joint Proceedings Sec. 11 .727. All of the proceedings provided for in this article may be combined with and performed in conjunction with proceedings for the abatement of noxious weeds pursuant to Part 5 of Division 12 of the California Health and Safety Code. - 23 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U Prosecution Sec. 11.728. A person who violates Sections 11 .702, 11 .705 or 11 .729 may be prosecuted and punished whether proceedings pursuant to Sections 11 .707 - 11 .727, inclusive, have been had or not. Proceedings pursuant to Sections 11 .707 - 11 .727, inclusive, are not a condition precedent to prosecution for violation of Sections 11 .702, 11 .705 or 11 .729. Roadway Clearance Sec. 11.729. The Chief or Commissioner may require removal and clearance of all flammable vegetation or other combustible growth for a minimum of ten feet on each side of every roadway, whether public or private. The Chief or Commissioner may enter upon private property to remove and clear vegetation and growth as required by this section and may charge the responsible party for the cost of such action. This section shall not apply to single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents, or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire. As used in this section "roadway" means that portion of a highway or private street improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. The minimum clearance of ten feet may be increased if the Fire Chief determines additional distance is required to provide reasonable fire safety. DIVISION VIII ACTIVITIES IN HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS Intent Sec. 11 .801 . The unrestricted use of grass, grain, brush, or forest-covered land, in certain hazardous fire portions of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes due to conditions tending to cause or allow the rapid spread of fires which may occur on such lands, or because of the inaccessible character of such lands, is a potential menace to life and property from fire. Therefore, it is the intent of this division to provide necessary safeguards to prevent the occurrence of fires and to provide adequate fire protection facilities to control the spread of fires which might be caused by recreational, commercial, industrial or other activities carried on or in any hazardous fire area. Permit Required Sec. 11 .802. No person shall establish or conduct any of the following or similar activities in a hazardous fire area without first securing a permit. (a) Recreational activities including but not limited to picnic grounds, camps, athletic or recreational clubs, athletic fields including grandstands and stadia, rifle or archery ranges, fishing or boating ponds, dance halls or pavilions, - 24 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U golf courses, resort hotels, cabins or motels, riding stables, public swimming pools, theaters, rodeos, race tracks, carnivals, bowling alleys, or similar recreational activities. (b) Temporary commercial or assembly activities including but not limited to temporary stands for the sale of ice cream, beverages, and similar items, mobilehome and recreational vehicle parks and other similar facilities. (c) Industrial activities including but not limited to motion picture studios and sets, lumber yards, warehouses, manufacturing and processing plants, feed mills and outdoor storage facilities. (d) Construction activities including but not limited to clearing land, erection of buildings, and construction of roads, pipelines and utility transmission lines. Application for Permit Sec. 11 .803. Application for permit for any such activity shall be made to the Chief not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the starting date of such activity. Fire Protection Survey Sec. 11 .804. Upon receipt of such application the Chief shall survey the buildings, premises, and facilities proposed for such use prior to issuance of the permit to determine the fire protection equipment and safeguards necessary to conduct such activity without unduly increasing the potential fire hazard to the area. Notification Sec. 11.805. The applicant shall be notified by the Chief of those fire protection facilities and safeguards necessary, and a permit shall not be issued until all such facilities and safeguards have been provided. Permit Stipulations Sec. 11 .806. The permit shall stipulate the conditions, precautions, limitations, and safeguards necessary to conduct such activity with a reasonable degree of fire safety and failure to comply with any condition, precaution, limitation, or safeguard stipulated shall be cause of immediate revocation of the permit and cessation of the activity. Fire Protection Facilities Required Sec. 11 .807. Fire protection facilities required and conditions or limitations necessary to maintain reasonable fire safety may include but are not limited to the following: (a) Adequate water supply, pumps, hydrants and hose. - 25 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U (b) Firebreaks as necessary to prevent a fire on the premises from spreading to adjacent brush or grass-covered areas. (c) Posting of "NO SMOKING" signs. (d) Removal of dry grass and weeds from around buildings, along roadways and automobile parking areas, and other areas accessible to the public or participants of the activity. (e) Provision of approved, competent fire safety officers or advisors to act as fire guards or fire watchers to patrol the area when such activity is taking place. See also Section 11 .407. (f) Provision of adequate access roads and parking facilities to prevent congestion of public roads, to permit adequate means of egress for evacuation of the public or participants in event of emergency, and to permit movement of fire apparatus and equipment. (g) Restriction or prohibition of activities during periods of high fire hazard weather conditions. (h) Such fencing as is necessary to control the activity. (i) Such other conditions, limitations, or provisions necessary to maintain reasonable fire safety. Restricted Entry on National Forest Land Sec. 11 .808. A person shall not enter or be on any lands within the boundaries of the National Forest within the City which have been closed to entry by the U.S. Forest Service, except by a valid special entry permit issued by a U.S. Forest Service Officer. Closure of Public or Private Lands Sec. 11 .809. Any portion of public or private lands in any hazardous fire area may be closed to the public by the Chief at the request of the owners of such public or private lands, when in his opinion such closure is necessary for the prevention of fires. Notice of such closure shall be made by the Chief by public announcement and such closure shall be in effect until, in the opinion of the Chief, such closure is no longer necessary for the protection of property against fire and such closure is lifted by public announcement. Restricted Entry on Closed Lands Sec. 11.810. A person shall not enter or be upon any public or private lands closed to the public by the Chief during the period such closure is in effect, except that the closure of private lands shall not prohibit the use or entry upon such lands by the owner, his guests or invitees, provided that such guests or invitees have written permission from the - 26 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U owner of such lands to enter upon the same. Such written permit shall be presented upon the demand of any public officer when such person is within any closed area. Posting of Lands Closed to Entry Sec. 11 .811 . Lands closed to entry shall be posted by the fire protection agency having jurisdiction. Spark Arresters Required Sec. 11 .812. (a) No person shall use or operate in, upon, or within any hazardous fire area, any tractor, construction equipment, engine, machinery, or any steam, oil or gasoline-operated stationary or mobile equipment, from which a spark or fire may originate unless such equipment is provided with a qualified device or spark arrester installed in or attached to the exhaust pipe which will prevent the escape of fire or sparks. Said qualified device or spark arrester shall meet the United States Forest Service, "Standard for Spark Arresters for Internal Combustion Engines" (Standard 5100-1, January 1965) . For the purpose of this section, any registered motor vehicle operated on a road or highway and which is equipped with a muffler in good condition, as required by the Vehicle Code, shall be deemed to be in compliance with this section. (b) Each chimney used in conjunction with any fireplace, barbecue, incinerator, or any heating appliance in which solid or liquid fuel is used, upon any building, structure, or premises located within any hazardous fire area, shall be maintained with a spark arrester constructed with heavy wire mesh or other noncombustible material with openings not to exceed one-half inch. Open Flame Device Sec. 11 .813. No person shall operate or use any device, machine, or process such as a welding torch, tar pot, decorative torch, or any other device liable to start or cause fire in or upon any hazardous fire area, except by the authority of a written permit from the Chief. Provided, however, that no permit will be required if such use is within inhabited premises or designated camp site, and such uses are a minimum of thirty feet from any grass, grain, brush or forest covered lands. Roadway Clearance Sec. 11 .814. (a) Clearance of brush or vegetative growth from roadways shall be in accordance with Section 11 .729 of this Code. (b) If the Chief determines in any specific case that difficult terrain, danger of erosion, or other unusual circumstances make strict compliance with the provisions of this Code undesirable or impractical, he may suspend enforcement thereof and require reasonable alternative measures. - 27 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U Illegal Dumping • Sec. 11.815. No person shall place, deposit or dump any garbage, cans, bottles, papers, ashes, refuse, trash, rubbish, or combustible waste material in or upon any hazardous fire area. No person shall dump such material in, upon, or along any trail, roadway or highway in any hazardous fire area. Dumping in areas approved by the Fire Department for this use shall not be deemed to be in violation with this section. This section may be enforced by the Commissioner. Disposal of Ashes Sec. 11 .816. No person shall place, deposit, or dump any ashes or coals in or upon any hazardous fire area except in the hearth of an established fire pit, camp stove, or fireplace, or in a combustible container with a tight-fitting lid which is kept or maintained in a safe location not less than ten feet from any combustible vegetation or structure; or where such ashes or coals are buried and covered with one foot of mineral earth not less than twenty- five feet from any combustible vegetation or structure. Fire Roads and Firebreaks Sec. 11 .817. (a) No person, except public officers acting within the scope of their duties, shall travel upon, or drive or park any motorcycle, motor scooter, or motor vehicle upon any fire road or firebreak beyond the point where travel is restricted by a cable, gate, or sign, without the permission of the property owner or owners involved. (b) No person shall park any vehicle so as to obstruct the entrance to any fire road or firebreak. (c) No person shall install or maintain a radio or television aerial, or guy wire thereto, or any other obstruction on any fire road or firebreak, which is less than sixteen feet above such fire road or firebreak. Use of Motorcycle, Motor Scooter, and Motor Vehicles Sec. 11 .818. No person shall operate any motorcycle, motor scooter, or motor vehicle, except upon clearly established public or private roads, within any hazardous fire area without first having secured a permit to do so from the Chief. No such permit shall be issued unless written permission from the property owner is first presented. Hazardous Warning Lights Sec. 11.819. It shall be unlawful to maintain any torch or lantern utilizing an open flame along any excavation, road, or any place where the dislodgement of such torch or lantern might permit same to roll, - 28 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U fall, or slide on to any forest or brush-covered land, or any land containing flammable material." Section 12.106 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by changing the last sentence of Exception No. 1 to Subsection (c) to read: "The use of this exception may be revoked by the Chief for due cause." Section 12.109 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by deleting the last sentence of Subsection (d) and adding the following: "The provisions of this Section shall apply to new and existing buildings. The signs shall be maintained in an approved manner. The signs shall be constructed as follows: (1) The sign shall be a minimum of 12 inches x 12 inches square. (2) The stairway location shall be placed at the top of the sign in 1-inch high block lettering with 4-inch stroke (STAIR 1 or WEST STAIR) . (3) The stairway's roof access shall be placed under the stairway identification in 1-inch high block lettering with 4-inch stroke (ROOF ACCESS or NO ROOF ACCESS) . (4) The floor level number shall be placed in the middle of the sign in 5-inch high lettering with 4-inch stroke. The mezzanine levels shall have the letter "M" preceding the floor number. Basement levels shall have the letter "B" preceding the floor number. (5) The lower and upper terminus of the stairway shall be placed at the bottom of the sign in 1-inch high block lettering with 4-inch stroke. Example: 1-inch x h-inch WEST STAIR NO ROOF ACCESS 5-inch x 3-inch 1-inch x h-inch B2 THRU 24 STAIR 3 ROOF ACCESS 12 inches 1 THRU 12 - 29 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U Section 25.102 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Emergency Procedures Sec. 25.102. (a) Emergency preparation and training. Every place of assembly shall be under the constant supervision of a competent adult on the premises during the time that the premises are open to the public. Sufficient employees shall be trained to provide this supervision so that when the primary supervisor is absent an alternate person will be capable of providing the supervision of the operation. All employees shall be trained to at least provide assistance for the public to exit from the building in an emergency, to be aware of requirements for keeping exits clear at all times, and to promptly notify the supervisor or the appropriate public agency of an emergency if necessary. New employees shall be provided with this training within 15 days after employment. (b) Emergency notification. Every place of assembly shall be provided with a method of notifying the fire department in case of emergency. This may be by telephone or other method approved by the Chief. The alarm method provided must be readily available." Section 25.106 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising the last sentence of Exception No. 1 to Subsection (b) to read: "The use of this exception may be revoked by the Chief for due cause." Section 25.302 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Sec. 25.302. When more than 500 loose chairs are set up in rows in connection with outdoor events, chairs shall be fastened together in groups of not less than three and shall be tied or staked to the ground." Section 26.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by placing a period after the word operations in the fifth line, by deleting the rest of the paragraph and by adding the following sentences: "A lower explosive limit (L.E.L.) device shall be required to be in operation in the area of hazard during the application and drying period of flammable finishes and until the reading on the device no longer indicates the presence of hazardous vapors. During this time no electric motor or other equipment which would be a source of ignition shall be operated nor shall smoking or any open flame be permitted in the area." - 30 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U Section 32.107 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following paragraph: "All tents and air supported structure fabrics, and any combustible decorations used within such structures shall meet the standards of Title 19, California Administrative Code, Chapter 8 for flame retardancy." Section 32.110 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Fire Safety Officers Sec. 32.110. Fire safety officers necessary to safeguard the premises shall be provided as required and approved by the Chief." Section 35.106 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Temporary Displays and Events Sec. 35.106. When the mall area, or any portion thereof, is used for temporary displays and events, such area shall be in accordance with Article 25. The exit facilities shall comply with the provisions for public assembly of Title 19 and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code and other provisions of this Code. The Chief is authorized to establish the regulations necessary to assure that the converted mall building tenants do not have their exiting obstructed by the display or event. It shall be the responsibility of the covered mall management to provide adequate personnel to comply with the regulations required by the Chief." Section 45.202 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding in the fourth line of the first paragraph, after the words "sprinkler system" and before the words "and separated," the words "or other approved fire protection." Section 45.203, Subsection (e) of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Baffles. All booths that are used to apply flammable or combustible materials by spray application shall be equipped with filters or baffle plates constructed of a noncombustible material and readily removable or accessible to facilitate cleaning and designed to provide an even flow of air through the booth and to prevent the deposit of overspray before it enters the exhaust duct. Such plates or filters shall not be installed in the exhaust ducts." Section 45.301 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding in the third line, after the words "sprinkler system" and before the words "and separated," the words "or other approved fire protection system." Section 45.702 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Sec. 45.702. All spraying operations involving the use of organic peroxides and other dual-component coatings shall be conducted in a spray booth protected by an approved fire sprinkler system or other approved fire protection system." - 31 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U Section 49.102 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Subsection (e) to read: "(e) Prevention of backflash and backflow. Approved protective devices shall be installed in the fuel gas and oxygen lines to prevent backflash in the fuel system and backflow in the fuel and oxygen system in accordance with nationally recognized safe practice." Section 77.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read: "(c) Fees. The fee for issuance of a permit under this section shall, in all cases, be twelve dollars ($12.00) . In cases in which the quantity of explosives is one hundred pounds or less, the sum of one dollar ($1 .00) shall be deposited into the state treasury upon issuance of a permit. In all other cases the sum of five dollars ($5.00) shall be deposited into the state treasury." Section 77.201 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following sentences and the following exception at the end of Subsection (i) : "Items of hardware which contain ignitors, detonators, propellants or explosives shall not be stored in the same magazine with other explosives. Explosives which are subject to mass detonation, such as lead azide, lead styphanate, dynamite, photo flash powder and black powder shall not be stored with other explosives. EXCEPTION: Black sporting powder may be stored with smokeless sporting powder in retail, commercial stores when quantities are limited to those allowed in Section 77.202(a), with the approval of the Chief." Section 77.301(b) of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Sec. 77.301 (b) . Personnel Qualifications. The handling and firing of explosives shall be performed only by authorized blasters licensed by the State of California, or by employees under his direct personal supervision who are at least 18 years of age." Table 79.105-A of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to permit the following quantities of flammable and combustible liquids in glass containers: Class I-A, I-B and I-C - 1 pint Class II - 1 quart Class III - 1 gallon Section 79.201 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Subsection (g) to read: "(g) General purpose warehouse. 1 . General purpose warehouses shall be separated from other occupancies by at least a 2-hour area separation wall whenever mixed storage of combustible commodities and liquids is authorized. 2. Warehousing operations that involve storage of liquids shall be restricted to separate inside storage areas, liquid storage warehouses or - 32 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U shall be limited to the provision of paragraph 3 below. 3. Class I-B and I-C liquids in containers of 1 gallon or less capacity, Class II liquids in containers of 5 gallons or less capacity, and/or Class III liquids in containers of 60 gallons or less capacity may be stored in warehouses handling combustible commodities, as defined in the scope of Uniform Fire Code Standard 81-1 "Indoor General Storage," provided that the storage area is protected with automatic sprinklers in accordance with the provisions of that standard for Class IV commodities, the liquids are separated from the combustible storage by a minimum of 8 foot aisles and is limited to: a) Class I-B and I-C 660 Gal 5 feet high b) Class II 1375 Gal 5 feet high c) Class III-A 2 750 Gal 10 feet high 4. Aisles shall be provided so that no container is more than 12 feet from an aisle. Main aisles between liquid storage shall be at least 8 feet wide and side aisles at least 4 feet wide. 5. Liquids shall not be stored in the same pile or in the same rack sections as ordinary combustible commodities. Where liquids are packaged together with ordinary combustibles, as in kits, the storage shall be considered on the basis of whichever commodity predominates. When two or more classes of liquids are stored in a single pile or single rack section, the maximum quantities permitted in the pile or rack section shall be the smallest of the two or more separate maximum quantities, and the height of storage permitted in that pile or rack section shall be the least of two or more separate heights. The maximum total quantities permitted shall be limited to the sum of proportional amounts that each class of liquid present bears to the maximum total permitted for its respective class. The sum of proportional amounts shall not exceed 100 percent." Section 79.202 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by changing paragraph 2 of Subsection (a) to read: "2. Quantities exceeding limits for control areas. Indoor storage exceeding quantities allowed within control areas shall be within liquid storage cabinets or within liquid storage rooms or liquid storage warehouses except as provided in this Division." Section 79.203 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following exception to Subsection (a) : "EXCEPTION: For rooms used only for the storage of Class IB, IC, II or ILIA liquids in unopened containers, the area limitations shall be determined according to requirements for a Group B, Division 2 Occupancy except that an automatic sprinkler system shall be required pursuant to Section 10.507." Section 79.204 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following exception to Subsection (a) : - 33 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U "EXCEPTION: The area limitation shall be determined according to requirements for a Group B, Division 2 Occupancy provided that an automatic sprinkler system shall be required pursuant to Section 10.507." Table 79.203-A of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by changing the table to permit drum storage on ground and upper floors at 2 high for Group IB or IC liquids. Section 79.503(d) of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding a third paragraph to read as follows: "Shell to shell spacing between tanks shall be not less than the diameter of the largest tank." Section 79.507 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising paragraph 3 of Subsection (c) to read: "3. The walls of the diked area shall be restricted to an average height of 6 feet above the interior grade, except as provided in Item 4. The walls of the diked area shall not be higher than 6 feet above the exterior grade," Section 79.510 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising Subsection (b) to read: "(b) Required systems. All tanks exceeding 1500 square feet of liquid surface area used for the storage of Class I flammable liquids shall be provided with foam fire protection. EXCEPTIONS: 1 . Tanks with floating roofs for storage of crude oil exceeding 1500 square feet of liquid surface area and less than 12,300 square feet shall have foam fire protection only for the seal area. 2. Other floating roof tanks or pressure tanks operating at or above 1-pound-per square inch gauge." Section 79.510 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by deleting the second paragraph of Subsection (c) . Section 79.605 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising Subsection (d) to read: "(d) Used tanks. Used tanks intended for flammable or combustible liquids shall be tested as follows: 1 . Tank shall be sufficiently cleaned to enable the inspector to examine all portions of the outer shell. At the discretion of the inspector, sandblasting may be required. All equipment necessary to perform any and all phases of the tests shall be supplied by the installer. 2. Pits and corrosion shall not exceed 10% depth of the original shell thickness. Pitted areas may be built up by welding to return shell to - 34 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U the original thickness. If more than 10% of the surface area of the tank requires welding, the tank shall be deemed unfit for installation. 3. Tank shall be inspected and approved for installation by a Fire Prevention Division inspector from the Department. Only tanks to be installed within the City shall be inspected. All inspections shall be conducted within the County of Los Angeles. Tank approval shall be valid for a period of 90 days." Section 79.808 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising paragraph 2 of Subsection (a) to read: "2. Location. Tank vehicle loading racks dispensing flammable liquids shall be separated from tanks, warehouses or other plant buildings, any source of ignition or adjoining property line that may be built upon by a clear distance of 100 feet, measured from the nearest position of any fill stem. This distance may be reduced to 25 feet if loading racks are provided with a fixed fire protection system or are dispensing only combustible liquids. Building for pumps or for shelter of loading personnel may be part of the loading rack." Section 79.903 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising Subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Aboveground tanks. Class I Liquids shall not be dispensed into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle from aboveground tanks and Class II Liquids shall not be dispensed from an aboveground tank exceeding 1000 gallons with not more than 2000 gallons total per site." Section 79.1006 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising Subsection (e) to read: "(e) Tanks with top openings only. 1. Mounting. Tanks with top openings only shall be mounted as follows: A. On well-constructed metal legs connected to shoes or runners designed so that the tank is stabilized and the entire tank and its supports can be moved as a unit, or B. For stationary tanks, on a stable base of timbers or blocks approximately 6 inches in height which prevents the tank from contacting the ground. 2. Equipment. Tanks with top openings only shall be equipped with a tightly and permanently attached approved pumping device having an approved hose of sufficient length for filling vehicles, equipment or containers to be served from the tank. Either the pump or the hose shall be equipped with a padlock to its hanger to prevent tampering. An effective antisiphoning device shall be included in the pump discharge unless a self-closing nozzle is provided. Siphons or internal pressure discharge devices shall not be used." - 35 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U Section 79.1111 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding a second sentence to read: "Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 10.501 (a) ." Section 80.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising Subsections (b) and (c) and adding Subsection (d) to read: "(b) Hazardous Materials Business Plan. Each application for a permit required by this Article shall include a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (H.M.B.P.) in accordance with Chapter 2.20 of Part 2 of Title 2 of the Los Angeles County Code. (c) Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Each application for a permit required by this Article shall include a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (H.M.I.S.) in accordance with Chapter 2.20 of Part 2 of Title 2 of the Los Angeles County Code. (d) Emergency Information. Hazardous Materials Business Plans, Risk Management Prevention Programs, and Inventory Statements shall be posted in an approved location and immediately available to emergency responders. The Chief may require the information be posted at the entrance to the occupancy or property." Section 80.108 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising paragraph 1 of Subsection (b) to read: "1 . Boundaries. Boundaries of a control area shall be formed by one or more of the following: A. An occupancy separation with a minimum one-hour fire-resistive rating. B. The exterior wall, roof or foundation of the building. C. 100 feet measured in a straight line between exempt amounts of hazardous materials." Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Section 80.114 to read: "Hazardous Materials Business Plan Sec. 80.114. Every business shall comply with the reporting requirements as set forth in Chapter 2.20 of Part 2 of Title 2 of the Los Angeles County Code." Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Section 80.115 to read: "Risk Management and Prevention Program Sec. 80.115. Every business shall comply with the requirements as set forth in Chapter 2.20 of Part 2 of Title 2 of the Los Angeles County Code." Section 80.301 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding paragraph 7 to Subsection (b) to read: - 36 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U "7. Tank vehicles and railroad tank cars shall not be used as storage tanks. Unloading operations shall be in accordance with Section 79.809." Section 80.312 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising Exception 2 to paragraph 1 of Subsection (a) as follows: "EXCEPTION: For retail display of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid highly toxic or toxic materials, see Section 80.112." Section 80.402 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising part A of paragraph 8 of Subsection (c) to read: "A. Gas cabinets or local exhaust. When cylinders, portable containers, tank vehicles or railroad tank cars regulated by DOT are used out-of- doors, gas cabinets or a locally exhausted enclosure shall be provided." Section 81.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following sentence to read: "Before racks are installed in occupancies regulated by this article, required permits must be applied for and approved. An approved permit and plot plan must be kept on the premises and subject to inspection by an officer of the fire department at all times." Section 82.104 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following sentence to Subsection (c) to read: "At multi-container installations, the aggregate capacity of the containers shall be used to determine minimum distances to buildings or adjoining property lines." Section 82.104 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Subsections (e) and (f) to read: "(e) Loading station location. Tank car and tank vehicle bulk loading and unloading stations shall be located not less than one hundred feet from any building, source of ignition, or line of adjoining property that may be built upon. (f) Container orientation. Unless special protection is provided and approved by the Chief, containers of liquid petroleum gas shall be oriented so that their longitudinal axis does not point toward other liquid petroleum containers, vital process equipment, control rooms, loading stations or flammable liquid storage tanks." Section 82.110 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read: "Sec. 82.110. When exposed to probable vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas, LP-gas containers, regulators and piping shall be suitably protected by crash posts in accordance with Section 80.301 (w) ." Article 82 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Section 82.115 to read: - 37 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U "Storage Inside Buildings Sec. 82.115. (a) Commercial, industrial and warehouse buildings. Maximum storage or display of LPG shall not exceed 60 gallons (250 pounds) . Storage shall be separated from combustible storage and from exits. Locations for such storage shall be approved by the Chief. Fuel tanks on motorized equipment shall not be considered in this total. (b) Storage within special buildings or rooms. All storage of quantities exceeding the above amount shall be in buildings or rooms conforming to Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 82-1 and the Uniform Building Code." Article 82 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding Section 82.116 to read: "Use Inside Buildings Sec. 82.116. Use of portable cylinders of LPG in buildings is limited to those having a water capacity of 2 1/2 pounds and to fuel tanks as specified herein. LPG fuel tanks on motorized equipment are limited to two per vehicle with a combined capacity not to exceed 50 pounds. Refilling shall not be permitted within the building. Exchange of tanks shall be permitted only in an approved location. Approved LPG-fired fixed appliances may be used in buildings in accordance with Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 82-1 and this article." Section 87.104 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by changing the words "fire watch" in Subsection (b) to the words "fire safety officer. " Section 87.105 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by changing the words "fire watch" in Subsection (f) to the words "fire safety officer." - 38 - EXHIBIT "A" ORD. NO. 281U ORD. NO. 281U RANCHO PALOS VERDES STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That at all times herein mentioned, she was and now is the appointed City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes; That on August 11, 1992 she caused to be posted the following document entitled: ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1991 EDITION, AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. a copy of which is attached hereto, in the following locations: City Hall Los Angeles County Fire Station 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Miraleste Station Rancho Palos Verdes 4000 Miraleste Plaza Rancho Palos Verdes U. S. Post Office 28649 S. Western Ave. Ladera Linda Community Center Rancho Palos Verdes 32201 Forrestal Drive Rancho Palos Verdes . Hesse Park 29301 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes Park Rancho Palos Verdes 30359 Hawthorne Blvd. , Rancho Palos Verdes I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is a true and correct affidavit of posting. DEPUTY CITY CLERK 30940 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD / RANCHO PALOS VERDES. CA 90274-5391 / (213)377-0360