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ORD 516
ORDINANCE NO. 516 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, GREEN BUILDING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL CODES, WHICH ARE CODIFIED IN TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, THE 2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE, WHICH IS TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 7A OF TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS 1997 EDITION, THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 1997 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2006 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Chapter 8.08 of Title 8 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Chapter 8.08 FIRE CODE Sections: 8.08.010 Fire Code adopted. 8.08.020 Fire Code amended—Fireworks displays. 8.08.030 Violations—Penalties. 8.08.040 Responsibility. 8.08.050 List of infractions. 8.08.060 Very high fire hazard severity zone map. 8.08.010 Fire Code adopted. A. Except as hereinafter provided in this chapter, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2011, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2010 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission, including Appendix A and B, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 2010 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code contained in the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, the provision contained in the Municipal Code shall control. A copy of the Fire Code shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while the code is in force. 8.08.020 Fire Code amended—Fireworks displays. A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.08.010, Section 3308.1.2 is added to the Fire Code to read: 3308.1.2 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 2010 Code adoption 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 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, Section 3308.1.3 is added to the Fire Code to read: 3308.1.3 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 two million dollars ($2,000,000) 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 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 8.08.050 of this chapter. Each such violation is a separate offense for.each and every day during any portion of which such violation is committed. Ordinance No. 516 Page 2 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc B. Every violation determined to be a misdemeanor hereunder is punishable in such manner and to such extent as is provided by 1.08.010(B) of this Code. Every violation determined to be an infraction hereunder is punishable in such manner and to such extent as is provided by Section 1.08.010(B) of this Code. C. For the purposes of this section a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a conviction. 8.08.040 Responsibility. Any person who personally or through another willfully, 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 willfully 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 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. 8.08.050 List of infractions. In accordance with Section 8.08.030 of this chapter, the violation of the following sections or subsections of the Fire Code shall be infractions: 303.1-303.9 Asphalt Kettles 304.1-304.1.3 Waste accumulation prohibited 304.2 Storage 305.2 Hot ashes andspontaneous ignition sources 310.4 "No smoking" signs 315.2.2.1 Storage under stairways 503.4 Obstructing of fire ap aratus access roads 505.1 Address identification 507.5.4-507.5.5 Obstruction of fire hydrants 507.5.6 Physical protection -fire hydrants 507.5.7 Fire fighting water source markers 507.5.8 Identification - private fire hydrant 507.5.9 Private fire hydrant caps or plugs 901.7.8 Above-ground water control valve signs 605.5 Extension cords 901.7 Systems of service 901.7.8 Above-ground water control valve signs 901.7.9 Above-ground water control valve supervision 906.1-906.10 Portable Fire Extinguishers 912.4 Signs 912.7 Identification 912.8 Breakable caps or plugs 1007.9 Signage 1008.1.9.1 Hardware 1103.2 Smoking 1208.4 Portable fire extinguishers 1503.2.7 Welding warning signs Ordinance No. 516 Page 3 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc 1503.4 Operations and maintenance 1503.4.3 Waste cans 1504.7.8.5 Filter disposal 1505.3.4 Di -tank covers 1505.4.2 Portable fire extinguishers 1506.5 Operation and maintenance 1507.1 General 1507.5.2 Signs 1508.5 Sources of ignition 1605.1 Housekeeping 1903.3.1 Housekeeping 2211.2.2 Waste oil, motor oil and other ClassIIIB liquids 2403.12.6.1 Exit sign illumination 2404.21 Combustible vegetation 2703.5 Hazardous identification signs 2703.7.1 Smoking 2704.11 Clearance from combustibles 2705.3.8 Clearance from combustibles 3003.4 Markin 3003.5 Security 3404.2.3.1 Smoking and open flame 3404.3.3.4 Empty containers or portable tank storage 3807.2 Smoking and other sources of ignition 3807.3 Clearance to combustibles 4503.2 O en flame device– boat or marina 4503.4 Rubbish containers 4504.4 Portable fire extinguishers 4604.3 Exit sign illumination 4604.7 Minimum required egress width 4811.9 Fire department access 4811.13 Fire extinguishers 5004 Fire apparatus access roads 8.08.060 Very high fire hazard severity zone map. The city council of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby designates very high fire hazard severity zones, as recommended by the director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the county of Los Angeles fire department, as designated on the map entitled Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which are on file in the city's planning, building and code enforcement department." SECTION 2. Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: "Chapter 15.04 BUILDING CODE Sections: 15.04.010 Building Code adopted. 15.04.020 Building Code amended—Administrative provisions. 15.04.030 Building Code amended—Storm drain precautions. Ordinance No. 516 Page 4 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc 15.04.040 Building Code amended—Specialized foundation requirements. 15.04.050 Building Code amended—Pools and spas. 15.04.070 Renewable energy systems. 15.04.080 Construction indoor air quality. 15.04.010 Building Code adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Building Code, 2010 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), based on the 2009 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including Appendices F, I and J thereto, the California Residential Code, 2010 Edition (Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), based on the 2009 International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council which incorporates and amends the International Residential Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, 2010 Edition (Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), as published by the California Building Standards Commission, and Chapter 7A ([For SFM] Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure) of Title 26 (Building Code) of the Los Angeles County Code, are hereby collectively adopted by reference as the Building Code of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. A copy of the Building Code shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while the code is in force. 15.04.020 Building Code amended—Administrative provisions. The administrative provisions governing the Building Code of the City shall be as set forth in the Administrative Code, as adopted in Chapter 15.18 of this title. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 113 of the Administrative Code, as amended in Section 15.18.040 of this title. 15.04.030 Building Code amended—Storm drain precautions. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, Section 3313 is added to the Building Code to read: SECTION 3313 STORM DAMAGE PRECAUTIONS 3313.1 General. No grading permit and/or building permit shall be issued for work unless the plans for such work include details of protective measures, including desilting basins or other temporary drainage or control measures, or both, as may be necessary to protect adjoining public and private property from damage by erosion, flooding, or the deposition of mud or debris which may originate from the site or result from such grading operations. 3313.2 Security required. A permit shall not be issued for grading involving more than 1000 cubic yards (sum of cut and fill) unless the owner shall first post with the City Engineer security in a form acceptable to the City. The amount of such security shall be based upon the estimated cost of the grading operation including all drainage and other protective devices, as determined by the City Engineer. The amount of such security shall be equal to 1.1 times the estimated cost of the grading operation and all drainage and protective devices. 3313.3 Incomplete work. Where a grading permit and/or building permit is issued and the work is commenced and the Building Official finds the work may cause significant storm damage hazard, the owner of the site on which the grading is being performed shall file or cause to be filed with the Building Official Ordinance No. 516 Page 5 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc revised plans which include details of the protective measures described in, and in all other respects follow the provisions of, Section 3313.1. The revised plans required by this section shall be accompanied by an application for plan checking services and plan checking fees equal in amount of fee as set forth in the established fee resolution. 3313.4 Effect of noncompliance. Should the owner fail to submit the plans or fail to provide the protective measures required by Sections 3313.1 and 3313.3 by the dates specified therein, it shall cause forfeiture of the grading permit security. Thereupon, the Building Official may enter the property for the purpose of installing, by City forces or by other means, the drainage and erosion control devices shown on the approved plans, or if there are no approved plans, as he or she may deem necessary to protect adjoining property from storm damage. The cost of such action shall be deducted from the grading permit security. Such a failure shall also constitute a violation of the Building Code and may be prosecuted as provided in Section 15.18.040 of this Title. 15.04.040 Building Code amended—Specialized foundation requirements. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, Section 1805.5 is added to read: 1805.5 Major alterations or repairs of existing buildings or structures (excluding demolition and replacement). This section shall apply only to the active landslide areas of the Portuguese Bend Landslide and the Abalone Cove Landslide, as determined by the City Geologist and depicted on the attached map (see Exhibit "A") and shall not apply in other areas of the City or other portions of the Landslide Moratorium Area. A certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be issued provided: 1. The Building Official will require a Structural Engineering report and design prepared by a Structural Engineer licensed by the State of California. Material specifications shall be minimum concrete f(c)=4000 psi, reinforcing steel ASTM A-615 grade 40 or 60, and continuous inspection by a special inspector is required. Alternate materials shall be subject to approval of the Building Official. Prestressed concrete is not permitted without special approval from the Building Official. 2. Every existing building or structure shall have a structural framework designed to distribute the load of the building uniformly over the entire footprint of the building. The structural framework is designed by determining the total weight of the building and dividing that weight by the area of the building. At the discretion of the Building Official, the soil pressure may be considered as a load and the walls and columns may be considered as reactions. At a minimum, one end bearing wall shall be fixed to the ground by a foundation, at least at one point. All other portions of the structural framework may be supported by adjustable means approved by the Building Official. The structural framework shall be designed to span between all supports. 3. The applicant signs and records with the Los Angeles County Registrar- Recorder a statement in a form approved by the City Attorney that he or she is the owner of the real property and that he or she is aware that the Ordinance No. 516 Page 6 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc records of the Building Official indicate the property is subject to a physical hazard of a geologic nature. 4. The applicant signs and records an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney releasing the City and all officers, contract employees, consultants, employees, and agents thereof from any liability for any damage or loss which may result from issuance of such permit. 5. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed work on the site or use of the site shall: a. not adversely affect property by accelerating a geologic hazard; and b. have sufficient distance to any other structure to preclude damage in the instance of failure, as determined by the Building Official. 6. The applicant shall identify and correct any deficiencies in on-site drainage and sanitary disposal. If the property is not served by sanitary sewers, the applicant shall submit for recordation a covenant, which is satisfactory to the City Attorney, agreeing to support and participate in existing or future sewer and/or storm drain assessment districts and any other geological and geotechnical hazard abatement measures required by the City. Such covenant shall be submitted to the director prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. The Building Official shall require a geologic report and geotechnical report. Any such geological reports shall be prepared by a certified engineering geologist licensed by the State of California. Any such geotechnical reports shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer or soils engineer who is qualified to perform this work. Every report shall contain a finding regarding the effect of the structure or use upon the geological stability of the site and properties outside of the subject property. When both a geological and a geotechnical report are required for the evaluation, the two reports shall be coordinated before submission to the Building Official. 8. This section shall not be interpreted to supersede or waive any other permit or approval required by the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, including, without limitation, the provisions of Chapter 15.20. 15.04.050. Building Code amended—Pools and spas. A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, the second paragraph of Section 3109.2 is amended to read: SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, FOUNTAINS, PONDS, AND OTHER MANMADE BODIES OF WATER. Any manmade structure intended for swimming or wading that contains water over 18 inches (610MM) deep. This includes in-ground, above-ground, and on-ground pools; hot tubs; spas and fixed-in-place wading pools. B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, the first sentence of Section 3109.4.1 is amended to read: Ordinance No. 516 Page 7 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches (1,524 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. 15.04.070. Renewable energy systems. A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010 of this chapter, new homes and major remodels, whereby more than fifty percent of the existing interior and/or exterior walls are removed, shall provide a roof layout plan that illustrates how future installation of a photovoltaic system and/or solar water heating system could be accommodated. The property owner shall only be required to provide for the installation of one system. The following requirements for each system are as follows: 1. Photovoltaic Systems. Installation of conduit leading from an exterior south-facing, east-facing or west-facing roof, where a minimum of four hours of direct sunlight is achieved, to a stubbed junction box next to the electrical panel. All exposed conduit shall be capped and provided with adequate flashing. The conduit shall not be located on or in the direction of a north-facing roof. Roof reinforcements shall be addressed at the time of installation. 2. Solar Water Heating System. Installation of three-fourths inch hot and cold copper water pipes from a south-facing, east-facing or west-facing roof, where a minimum of four hours of direct sunlight can be achieved, to an existing water heater/tank. Both ends of the three-fourths inch copper pipes shall be stubbed out and shall not be located on or in the direction of a north-facing roof. All exposed pipes shall be capped and provided with adequate flashing. Roof reinforcements shall be addressed at the time of installation. 15.04.080. Construction indoor air quality. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010 of this chapter, projects shall provide a construction indoor air quality management plan on construction drawings or in the general notes that shall include protecting ducts during construction and changing the filters and vacuuming ducts prior to occupancy." SECTION 3. Chapter 15.08 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: "Chapter 15.08 ELECTRICAL CODE Sections: 15.08.010 Electrical Code adopted. 15.08.020 Electrical Code amended—Administrative provisions. 15.08.010 Electrical Code adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Electrical Code, 2010 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), which incorporates and amends the National Electrical Code, 2008 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. A copy of the Electrical Code of the city shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk, and shall be made available for public inspection while the code is in force. 15.08.020 Electrical Code amended—Administrative provisions. Ordinance No. 516 Page 8 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc The administrative provisions governing the Electrical Code of the city shall be as set forth in the Administrative Code, as adopted in Chapter 15.18 of this title. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 113 of the Administrative Code, as amended in Section 15.18.040 of this title." SECTION 4. Chapter 15.12 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: "Chapter 15.12 PLUMBING CODE Sections: 15.12.010 Plumbing Code adopted. 15.12.020 Plumbing Code amended—Administrative provisions. 15.12.01 Plumbing Code adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Plumbing Code, 2010 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), which incorporates and amends the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2009 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. A copy of the Plumbing Code of the city shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while the code is in force. 15.12.020 Plumbing Code amended—Administrative provisions. The administrative provisions governing the Plumbing Code of the city shall be as set forth in the Administrative Code, as adopted in Chapter 15.18 of this title. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 113 of the Administrative Code, as amended in Section 15.18.040 of this title." SECTION 5. Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code is amended to read: "Chapter 15.16 MECHANICAL CODE Sections: 15.16.010 Mechanical Code adopted. 15.16.020 Mechanical Code amended—Administrative provisions. 15.16.010 Mechanical Code adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Mechanical Code, 2010 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), which incorporates and amends the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2009 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. A copy of the Mechanical Code of the city shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while the code is in force. 15.16.020 Mechanical Code amended—Administrative provisions. Ordinance No. 516 Page 9 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.d oc The administrative provisions governing the Mechanical Code of the city shall be as set forth in the Administrative Code, as adopted in Chapter 15.18 of this title. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 113 of the Administrative Code, as amended in Section 15.18.040 of this title." SECTION 6. Chapter 15.18 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: "Chapter 15.18 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Sections: 15.18.010 Administrative Code adopted. 15.18.020 Administrative Code amended Liability. 15.18.030 Administrative Code amended—Appeals. 15.18.040 Administrative Code amended—Violations and penalties. 15.18.050 Administrative Code amended—Expiration of permits. 15.18.060 Administrative Code amended Section 109.2 15.18.070 Administrative Code amended—Required building inspections. 15.18.080 Administrative Code amended—Certificate of Occupancy. 15.18.090 Administrative Code amended—Prohibited use of building sites. 15.18.100 Administrative Code amended—Use and occupancy. 15.18.010 Administrative Code adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2010 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), based on the 2009 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Administrative Code of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. A copy of the Administrative Code shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while the code is in force. 15.18.020 Administrative Code amended—Liability. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this chapter, Section 104.8 is amended to read: 104.8 Liability. The building official, or his or her authorized representative charged with the enforcement of this Code and the technical codes, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his or her duties, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable, nor shall the City be vicariously liable, for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or omission or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his or her duties. Any suit brought against the building official or other employee of the City because of such act or omission performed in the enforcement of any provision of such Codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this Code or enforced by the City shall be defended by the City until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom, other than punitive damages, shall be assumed by the City. The provisions of this paragraph B shall apply only if the Building official, or his or her authorized representative, is an employee of the City. Ordinance No. 516 Page 10 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc Such codes shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building, structure or building service equipment therein for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the City or any of City's agents or employees be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this Code or any permits or certificates issued under this Code. 15.18.030 Administrative Code amended—Appeals. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18 010 of this chapter, Section 113 is amended to read: SECTION 113 APPEALS 113.1 General. In the event that an appeal from a decision of the building official regarding interpretation of the technical codes is requested, the building official shall seek a code interpretation by the appropriate code writing organization. The Building Code shall be interpreted by the International Code Council. The Mechanical Code shall be interpreted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The Plumbing Code shall be interpreted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials or its designated agent. The Electrical Code shall be interpreted by the National Fire Protection Association. The interpretation of the code writing organization shall govern. The cost of obtaining the interpretation shall be paid by the applicant. 15.18.040 Administrative Code amended—Violations and penalties. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this chapter, Sections 114.1 and 114.4 are amended to read and Section 114.5 is added to read: 114.1 Violations. No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building, structure or building service equipment or perform any grading in the City or cause or permit the same to be done contrary to, or in violation of, any of the provisions of this code or any of the technical codes. 114.4 Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this code or any of the technical codes shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation continued or was permitted, and upon conviction is punishable as set forth in Section 1.08.010 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code. 114.5 Penalty fees. The permit fees and charges made pursuant to Title 15 of this code shall be tripled, (not including fees for non structural fixture) when work requiring a permit has been started or continued or finished prior to obtaining�permit. The triple fee shall be based on the structural permit fee, or square footage of remodel area, or a minimum fee as established pursuant to city council resolution. 15.18.050 Administrative Code amended—Expiration of permits. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this chapter, Sections 105.3.2 and 105.5 are amended to read: 105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of Ordinance No. 516 Page 11 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant up to two extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Plan checks for development projects where permits have expired for a period of less than one year shall be assessed a fee equal to % of the amount of the applicable plan check fee, as set forth in the resolution establishing said fee, if the plans that are being resubmitted are identical to the prior plans. Said fee shall be paid when the plans are re-submitted for review by the building official. 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the building or work authorized by such permit is not completed through final inspection within the allowed time from the date of issuance of such permit, which time shall be as follows: up to 5,000 square feet, 18 months; 5,000 to 10,000 square feet, 24 months; over 10,000 square feet, 30 months. For good cause, upon initial application for a permit, the building official may establish a different expiration date when it is anticipated such date will be necessary to complete construction due to extenuating circumstances. Upon expiration, before work under the permit can be recommenced, a new permit shall be obtained. Such new permit shall be valid for 24 months, and the fee therefor shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, if no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for the work and not more than one year has passed since the expiration of the permit; otherwise, such new permit shall be subject to all terms and conditions applicable to new permits. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which the permittee may complete work under that permit when the permittee is unable to complete the work within the time required by this section although proceedings with due diligence. Application for extension shall be filed on forms prescribed by the building official and be accompanied by payment of the fee as established by resolution. The building official may extend the time for completion of work under the permit by the permittee for a period of time not exceeding 180 days upon finding the permittee has been proceeding with due diligence and that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being completed. No permit shall be so extended more than once. 15.18.060 Administrative Code amended Section 109.2. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this chapter, Section 109.2 is amended by adding the following sentences to the end of the paragraph: A site investigation will be conducted and a fee will be charged for the investigation, for permits that have expired two times, or have expired for more than two years, or any other expired permit as required by the building official. The minimum fee shall be as established pursuant to city council resolution. 15.18.070 Administrative Code amended—Required building inspections. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this chapter, Section 110.1 is amended to read: 110.1 Approval required. Work shall not be done on any part of the building or structure beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first Ordinance No. 516 Page 12 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc obtaining the approval of the building official. Such approval shall be given only after an inspection has been made on each successive step in the construction as indicated in subsection 110.3. There shall be a final inspection and approval on all buildings, when completed and ready for occupancy, provided however that no such approval shall be given to any new dwelling unit, new commercial building, or new industrial building until there has been full compliance with all requirements of this Code and of Chapter 3.20 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, including payment of the environmental excise tax provided for therein. Upon such compliance the final inspection approval and Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued concurrently by the building official. 15.18.080 Administrative Code amended—Certificate of occupancy. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this chapter, Section 111.1 is amended to read: 111.1 Use and occupancy. Buildings or structures shall not be used or occupied nor shall a change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. 15.18.090 Administrative Code amended—Prohibited use of building sites. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this chapter, Section 107A is added to read: SECTION 107A GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS 107A.1 Offsite geotechnical and geological hazards. No certificate of occupancy or permit under this title shall be issued under the provisions of this chapter when the building official finds that the proposed work on, or change in use of, the site for which the permit is requested could activate or accelerate a geological or geotechnical hazard that could damage other property. 107A.2 Geological and geotechnical hazards. Work requiring a certificate of occupancy or permit under this title is not permitted in an area determined by the building official to be subject to hazard from any variety of landsliding or settlement or slippage except as allowed by Sections 111A.1 through 111A.6. These hazards include, but are not limited to, loose debris, slopewash, and potential mudflows from natural or graded slopes. 107A.3 Geological and geotechnical reports. The building official may require a geological or geotechnical report, or both, where, in the building official's opinion, such reports are essential for the proper evaluation of the proposed work or use of the site. As part of this evaluation, the building official may require a site visit in order to evaluate the need for such reports. A fee for this site visit shall be collected at this time. A geological report shall be prepared by a Certified Engineering Geologist licensed by the State of California. A geotechnical report shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer qualified to perform this work. Every report shall contain a finding regarding Ordinance No. 516 Page 13 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc the safety of the site, for the proposed structure or use against hazard from any variety of landsliding or settlement or slippage and a finding regarding the effect the proposed building, grading, and/or construction and use of the site will have on the geological stability of the site and/or property outside the site. When both a geological and a geotechnical report are required for the evaluation of the safety of a building site, the two reports shall be coordinated before submission to the building official. 15.18.100 Administrative Code amended Use and occupancy. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this chapter, Sections 111A, 111 B and 11 C are added to read: SECTION 111A USE AND OCCUPANCY 111A.1 Safe Site. Subject to the conditions of subsection 111A.1, a certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be issued in the following cases: 1. When the applicant has submitted a report(s) required by Section 111A.2 that contains sufficient information to satisfy the building official that all geological or geotechnical hazards will be eliminated prior to use or occupancy of the land or structure by modifications of topography, reduction of subsurface water, buttresses, or by other means or combination of means and that the proposed work on or use of the site will not adversely affect the subject property or neighboring properties. 2. When the applicant has submitted a report(s) required by Section 111A.2 that contains sufficient information to satisfy the building official that the site is not subject to geological or geotechnical hazard. 3. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Subsection, the building official may, at his or her discretion, deny a permit for any building, structure or grading subject to a hazard of a geological nature which cannot be mitigated and may endanger the health or safety of the occupants, adjoining property, or the public. 111A.2 Hazard Eliminated. A certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be issued only if the reports required by Section 111 A.2 contain sufficient information to satisfy the building official that all geological or geotechnical hazards will be eliminated, prior to use or occupancy of the land or structure, by modification of topography, reduction of subsurface water, buttresses, or by other means or combination of means sufficient to provide a factor of safety of not less than 1.5. 111 A.3 Pools and Spas. Subject to the provision of Section 111 A.2, a certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be issued for pools, spas or fish ponds with a capacity less than 2,000 gallons of water provided: 1. The applicant signs and records with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder a statement in a form approved by the City Attorney that he or she is the owner of the real property and that he or she is aware that the records of the building official indicate the property is subject to a physical hazard of a geological nature; and 2. The applicant signs and records an agreement in a form approved the City Attorney releasing the City and all officers, employees, consultants and agents Ordinance No. 516 Page 14 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc thereof from any liability for any damage or loss which may result from issuance of such permit. 111A.4 Outdoor Improvements. Subject to the provisions of Section 111A.2, a certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be issued for outdoor improvements including, but not limited to, patios, decks or gazebos covering not more than 400 square feet. 111 A.5 Repairs and Alterations in Areas of Potential Geological Hazard. Subject to the provisions of Section 111 A.2, a certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be issued in the following cases when the applicant seeks only to alter, repair, or replace existing facilities with no change in grade: 1. MINOR ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS WHICH ARE NOT DUE TO GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS BUT WHICH MAY BE DUE TO GEOTECHNICAL CONDITIONS: A certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be issued when the application is for alteration or repair or both not exceeding twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the existing structure, where there is no increased water use or enlargement, expansion, or extension of the structure and the alterations or repairs are not required due to damage from a geological hazard. 2. MAJOR ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS OF CONDITIONS WHICH ARE NOT DUE TO GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS BUT WHICH MAY BE DUE TO GEOTECHNICAL CONDITIONS: Subject to the conditions set forth in Section 111 A.2, a certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be issued when the application is for alteration or repair work exceeding twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the existing structure, where there is no increased water use or enlargement, expansion, or extension of the structure and the alterations or repairs are not required due to damage from a geological hazard. 3. MINOR REPAIRS OF CONDITIONS DUE TO UNDERLYING GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS: Subject to the conditions set forth in Section 111A.2, a certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be issued when the application is for repair work not exceeding twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the existing structure, where there is no increased water use or enlargement, expansion, or extension of the structure and repairs are required due to damage from a geological hazard. 111A.6 Expert Advice. In carrying out his or her duties pursuant to this chapter, the building official may consult with and rely upon the advice of a certified engineering geologist, geotechnical engineer, or other person with relevant expertise. SECTION 111 B FILLS CONTAINING DECOMPOSABLE MATERIAL 111B.1 Building or grading permits shall not be issued for buildings or structures regulated by this code located within 1,000 feet of fills containing rubbish or other decomposable material unless the fill is isolated by approved natural or man-made protective systems or unless designed according to the recommendation contained in a report prepared by a licensed civil engineer. Such report shall contain a description of the investigation, study and recommendation to minimize the possible intrusion, and to prevent the accumulation, of explosive concentrations of decomposition gases within or under enclosed portions of such buildings or structures. At the time of the final Ordinance No. 516 Page 15 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc inspection, a licensed civil engineer shall furnish a signed statement attesting that the building or structure has been constructed in accordance with his or her recommendations as to decomposition gases. 11113.2 Buildings or structures regulated by this code shall not be constructed on fills containing rubbish or other decomposable material unless provision is made to prevent damage to structures, floors, underground piping, and utilities due to uneven settlement of the fill. SECTION 111 C FLOOD HAZARDS 111 C.1 Buildings are not permitted in an area determined to be subject to flood hazard by reason of inundation, overflow, or erosion. 111C.2 Buildings and other structures shall be placed on a site so that water or mud flow will not be a hazard to the building or to adjacent property. 111C.3 Minor structures which are not intended for human habitation such as fences, trellises, patios, decks, spas, pools, and sheds may be placed in flood hazard areas provided: 1. Such placement will not increase the hazard to adjacent property from inundation, erosion, or related causes; 2. Prior to issuance of a permit for such minor structure the owner shall sign and record with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder a statement in a form approved by the City Attorney that the applicant is the owner of the property and is aware that the records of the Building Official indicate that the property is subject to flood hazard by reason of inundation, overflow, or erosion; and 3. The applicant signs and records an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney releasing the City and all officers, employees, and agents thereof from any liability for damage or loss which may result from issuance of such permit including damage to the minor structure authorized by the permit." SECTION 7. Chapter 15.24 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code is amended to read: "Chapter 15.24 DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE Sections: 15.24.010 Dangerous Building Code adopted. 15.24.020 Dangerous Building Code amended—Administrative provisions. 15.24.010 Dangerous Building Code adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code 1997 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Dangerous Buildings Code of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. A copy of the Dangerous Buildings Code of the city shall be maintained in the Ordinance No. 516 Page 16 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc office of the city clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while the code is in force. 15.24.020 Dangerous Building Code amended—Administrative provisions. The administrative provisions governing the Dangerous Buildings Code of the city shall be as set forth in the Administrative Code, as adopted in Chapter 15.18 of this title. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 114 of the Administrative Code, as amended in Section 15.18.040 of this Title." SECTION 8. Chapter 15.28 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code is amended to read: "Chapter 15.28 HOUSING CODE Sections: 15.28.010 Housing Code adopted. 15.28.020 Housing Code amended—Administrative provisions. 15.28.010 Housing Code adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, and the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, are hereby collectively adopted by reference as the Housing Code of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. A copy of the Housing Code of the city shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while the code is in force. 15.28.020 Housing Code amended—Administrative provisions. The administrative provisions governing the Housing Code of the city shall be as set forth in the Administrative Code, as adopted in Chapter 15.18 of this title. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 114 of the Administrative Code, as amended in Section 15.18.040 of this Title." SECTION 9. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standards Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Fire Code, as adopted by this Ordinance, and the 2010 edition of the California Building Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standards Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Fire Code, as set forth in Parts 2, 2.51 31 47 51 9 and 11 respectively, of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, are changes, modifications, amendments, additions or deletions thereto authorized by California Health and Safety Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7. SECTION 10. 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 11. 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 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, subsec-tions, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Ordinance No. 516 Page 17 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc SECTION 12. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a copy hereof to be forthwith transmitted to the California Building Standards Commission. SECTION 13. The provisions of Section 1 of this Ordinance shall not take effect unless the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopts, in' substantial form, the draft 2011 Los Angeles County Fire Code, attached hereto as Exhibit B. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF DECE B 010. Mayor Atte City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ) I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; the foregoing Ordinance No. 516 passed first reading on November 4, 2010, was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof held on December 7, 2010, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz and Long Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None City Clerk Ordinance No. 516 Page 18 of 18 R6876-0001\1299476v3.doc ORDINANCE No. 516 An ordinance amending Title 32 — t -ire code of the Los Angeles County Code, by repealing portions which had incorporated by reference portions of the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code, and adopting by reference, with certain changes and amendments, the 2010 Edition of the California Fire Code. This ordinance also adopts by reference, with certain changes and amendments, the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code, which has been incorporated, with certain changes and amendments, into the 2010 Edition of the California Fire Code, and making other revisions thereto. This ordinance adopts Title 32 as the Fire Code for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The following Chapters of Title 32 are repealed in their entirety: Chapter 48 (AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS) Chapter 49 (INFRACTIONS) Chapter 50 (CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CODE) APPENDIX A (BOARD OF APPEALS) APPENDIX B (FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS) APPENDIX K (MARINAS) APPENDIX CHAPTER ONE (ADMINISTRATION) 734555_1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 1 of 175 SECTION 2. The following Sections of Title 32 are hereby repealed in their entirety: Section 101.1 (Title) Section 101.6 (Conflicting Provisions) Section 103.3.1.1 (Authority to inspect) Section 103.4.1.3 (Stopping uses, evacuation) Section 103.4.5 (Unsafe buildings) Section 103.4.7 (Violations)_ Section 103.4.8 (Responsibility) Section 103.4.9.1 (Administrative penalty --imposition) Section 103.4.9.2 (Administrative penalty --enforcement) Section 103.4.9.3 (Declared parcel) Section 103.4.9.4 (Undeclared parcel) Section 103.4.9.5 (Inspection --notice of violations) Section 103.4.9.6 (Administrative penalty—amount) Section 103.4.9.7 (Administrative penalty --collection) Section 103.4.9.8 (Administrative penalty—administrative review and appeal) Section 104.2 (Investigations) Section 202 (Definitions) Section 206-E (EPA ID NUMBER) Section 304.1.2 (Vegetation) Section 307.2.1 (Authorization) HOA.734555.1 2 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 2 of 175 Section 308.1.4 (Open -flame cooking devices) Section 311.5 (Placards) Section 312.2 (Posts) Section 314.3 (Highly combustible goods) Section 316 (PARADE FLOATS) Section 316.1 (Decorative Material) Section 316.2 (Fire Protection) Section 317 (CLEARANCE OF BRUSH AND VEGETATIVE GROWTH) Section 317.1 (Electrical Transmission Lines) Section 317.1 .1 (Support clearance) Section 317.1.2 (Line clearance) Section 317.1.3 (Self-supporting aerial cable) Section 317.2 (Structures) Section 317.2.1 (Fuel modification plan in fire hazard severity zones) Section 317.2.1.1 (Appeals) Section 317.2.1.2 (Fuel modification, landscape, and mitigation plan check fee schedule) Section 317.2.2 (Clearances) Section 317.2.3 (Extra hazard) Section 317.3 (Notice to correct) Section 317.3.1 (Contents of notice) Section 317.3.2 (Compliance with findings) HOA.734555.1 3 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 3 of 175 Section 317.3.3 (Correction by fire code official or commissioner) Section 317.3.4 (Notice of failure to correct) Section 317.3.5 (Mailing notice) Section 317.3.6 (Posting of Notice) Section 317.3.7 (Publication of notice) Section 317.4 (Hearing of Protests) Section 317.4.1 (Appointment of referee) Section 317.4.2 (Hearing objections) Section 317.4.3 (Report of referee) Section 317.4.4 (Decision by board) Section 317.4.5 (Order for abatement) Section 317.5 (Right of entry upon private property) Section 317.6 (Removal before arrival of fire code official or commissioner) Section 317.7 (Record and report of cost) Section 317.7.1 (Posting copy of report) Section 317.7.2 (Hearing on report) Section 317.7.3 (Report of referee) Section 317.7.4 (Modification and confirmation of the report) Section 317.7.5 (Costs of removal) Section 317.7.6 (Collection of expenses) Section 317.8 (Joint Proceedings) Section 317.9 (Prosecution) HOA.734555.1 4 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 4 of 175 Section 317.10 (Roadway clearance) Section 403.2.2 (Fire safety officers and advisors) Section 404.3.2 (Fire safety plans) Section 404.3.3 (Implementation) Section 502.1 (Definitions) Section 503.1.2 (Additional access) Section 503.2.1 (Dimensions) Section 503.4 (Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads) Section 505.2 (Street or road signs) Section 506.1 (Where required) Section 508.1.1 (Water certificate) Section 508.3 (Fire flow) Section 508.5.4 (Obstruction) Section 607.1 (Required) Section 608.9 (Smoke detection) Section 901.7 (Systems out of service) Section 903.2.10.3 (Buildings over three stories in height) Section 903.4.2 (Alarms) Section 905.4 (Location of Class I standpipe hose connections) Section 905.5.3 (Class II system 1 -inch hose) Section 905.6.1 (Protection) Section 905.9 (Riser shutoff valve supervision and drain) HOA.734555.1 5 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 5 of 175 Section 907.2.1.1 (System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more) Section 907.3.1.5 (Group R -I hotels and motels) Section 907.3.1.7 (Group R-2) Section 910.1 (General) Section 1007.10.1 (Signage for high-rise buildings) Section 1009.12 (Storage under stairways) Section 1102.2.1 (General) Section 1102.3.2 (Notification) Section 1114 (Reserved) Section 1115 (Reserved) Section 1116 (Reserved) Section 1117.1.1 (Support clearance) Section 1117.1.2 (Line clearance --High Tension) Section 7117.1.3 (Self-supporting aerial cable) Section 1117.2.1 (Fuel modification plan in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones) Section 1117.2.1.1 (Appeals) Section 1117.2.1.2 (Fuel Modification, Landscape and Irrigation Plan Check Fee Schedule) Section 1117.2.2 (Clearances) Section 1117.2.3 (Extra hazard) HOA.734555.1 0 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 6 of 175 Section 1117.3.1 (Contents of notice) Section 1117.3.2 (Compliance with findings) Section 1147.3.3 (Correction by chief or commissioner) Section 1117.3.4 (Notice of failure to correct) Section 1117.3.5 (Mailing notice) Section 1117.3.6 (Posting of notice) Section 1117.3.7 (Publication of notice) Section 1117.4.1 (Appointment of referee) Section 1117.4.2 (Hearing objections) Section 1117.4.3 (Report of referee) Section 1117.4.4 (Decision by board) Section 1117.4.5 (Order for abatement) Section 1117.7.1 (Posting copy of report) Section 1117.7.2 (Hearing on report) Section 1117.7.3 (Report of referee) Section 1117.7.4 (Modification and confirmation of the report) Section 1117.7.5 (Cost of removal) Section 1117.7.6( ollectionof expenses) Section 1303.3.7.1 (Pre -fire plan) Section 1404.5 (Standby personnel) Section 1404.8 (Fire -protection plan) Section 1408.5.1 (Fire -protection systems) HOA.734555.1 7 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 7 of 175 Section 1408.5.2 (Cutting and welding) Section 1504.2 (Location of spray -finishing operations) Section 1508.5 (Sources of, ignition) Section 2301.2 (Permits) Section 2306.2 (GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS) Section 2308.2.2 (Racks with solid shelving) Section 2402.1 (TRAINED CROWD MANAGER) Section 2701.5 (Permits) Section 2701.5.1 (Hazardous materials business plan) Section 2701.5.1.1 (Application) Section 2701.5.2 (Hazardous materials chemical inventory (HMCI)) Section 2701.5.2.1 (Health hazardous materials division authority) Section 2701.5.2.2 (Reporting) Section 2701.5.2.3 (Notification) Section 2702.1 (Definitions) Section 2703.2.1 (Design and construction of containers, cylinders, and tanks) Section 2703.2.5 (Empty containers and tanks) Section 2703.3.1.2 (Preparation) Section 2703.3.1.3 (Control) Section 2703.3.1.4 (Responsibility for cleanup) HOA.734555.1 8 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 8 of 175 Section 2703.5 (Identification signs) Section 2703.9.1.1 (Fire department liaison) Section 2703.11.3.8 (Floors) Section 2704.1.1 (Storage conditions) Section 2704.5 (Fire -extinguishing system) Section 2705.1 (General) Section 2705.1.8 (Fire -extinguishing systems) Section 2705. 1.11 (Bulk plant or terminal) Section 33012 (Permits Required) Section 3301.3 (Prohibited explosives) Section 3310 (Secondary containment) Section 3404.2.8.3 (Secondary containment) Section 3404.2.9.1.1 (Required foam fire protection systems) Section 3404.2.9:5.1.3 (Location of tanks storing boilover liquids) Section 3406.3.1 (Location) Section 3406.4 (Bulk plants or terminals) Section 3804.4 (Multiple container installation) Section 3806.1 (Attendants) Section 3807.4 (Protecting containers from vehicles) Section 3308.1 (General) Section 4601.3 (Definitions) Section 4603.2 (Additional Permits) HOA.734555.1 9 Ord. 516 Exhibit 6 Page 9 of 175 Section 4603.2.1 (Permit fees) Section 4701.2 (Purpose) Section 4702 (DEFINITIONS) Section 4702.1 (Genera!) Section 4705.1 (General) Section 4705.2 (Construction methods and requirements within established limits) Section 4705.3 (Establishment of limits) Section 4708 (MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR EXTERIOR WILDFIRE EXPOSURE) Section 4708.1.1 (Scope) Section 4708.1.2 (Purpose) Section 4708.1.3 (Application) Section 4708.2 (Alternates for materials, design, tests, and methods of construction) Section 4708.3 (Inspection and certification) Section 4710. 1.1 (General) Section 4710.1.2 (Roof coverings) Section 4710.2.3 (Eave protection) Section 4714 (STANDARDS OF QUALITY) Section 4714.1 (General) Section 4714.2 (Qualification by Testing) HOA.734555.1 10 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 10 of 175 Section 4714.3 (Standards of Quality) Section 4715 (EXTERIOR WALLS) Section 4715.1 (General) Section 4715.1.1 (Exterior wall coverings) Section 4715.2 (Exterior wall openings) Section 47152.1 (Exterior wall vents) Section 4715.2.2 (Exterior glazing and window walls) Section 4715.2.3 (Exterior door assemblies) Section 4716 (DECKING, FLOORS AND UNDERFLOOR PROTECTION) Section 4716.1 (Decking) Section 4716.1.1 (Decking surfaces) Section 4716.2 (Underfloor and appendages protection) Section 4716.2.1 (Underside of appendages and floor projections) Section 4716.2.2 (Unenclosed underfloor protection) Section 4717 (ANCILLARY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) Section 4717.1 (Ancillary buildings and structures) Section 7702.1.9 (Storage with other materials) Section 7904.3.2.4 (Zoning regulations) Section 7904.5.1.19 (Liquid transfer) Section 7904.6.3.14 (Transfer of cargo) Section 8003.1.6 (Fire -extinguishing systems) HOA.734555.1 11 Ord. 516 Exhibit 6 Page 11 of 175 Section 8206.1 (Attendants) Section 8705.2 (Fire protection systems) SECTION 3. Section 100 is hereby amended to read as follows: 100 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE: Except as hereinafter changed and modified, Chapters 1 through 4.749 , and Appendix B and C of the 2010 Edition of the California Fire Code, published by the California Building Standards Commission, with errata, and Chapters 1 through 457 Cha ters 9 throu h 32 Cha ters 34 through 45, Chapter 47 and Appendix AJ of the X2009 Edition of the International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, for sections that were not adopted as part of the 2010 California Fire Code are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code as if set forth fully below, and shall be known as Chapters 1 through 4749, , nnd Appendix B, Appendix C, and Appendix J of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code. A copy of the --8972010 Edition of the California Fire Code, with 'errata, ' i.01 ; r`h�r,♦ter 7 A A end A n ioncHy and a copy Of the �2 International Fire Code shall be at all times maintained by the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors for use and examination by the public. Unless expressly repealed or amended herein, the previously enacted provisions of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code shall remain in full force and effect. HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 12 of 175 code." SECTION 4. Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. Thincea ran, lint" nsTitle 32 of the Los Angeles County Code shall be known as the LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE, hereinafter referred to as "this SECTION 5. Section 101.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 101.2 Scope. This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises,, and safeguards regarding: 6. Fire hydrant systems, water supply, fire equipment access, postin_q of fire equipment access, parking, lot identification, weed abatement, and combustible brush and vegetation that represents an imminent fire hazard, debris abatement, combustible storage abatement including flammable liquid storage, hazardous material storage and use, open -flame and open -burning, and burglar bars at State -regulated mobile home and special occupancy parks within the jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department as per California Health and Safety code sections 18691 and 18873.5. SECTION 6. Section 101.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. Only Appendix B and Appendix C from the California State Fire Code have been adopted- into HOA.734555.1 13 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 13 of 175 this code. This code also adopts Appendix J of the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code, adds Appendix K, and amends existing Appendix L and Appendix M. SECTION 7. Section 101.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 101.3 Intent. The purpose Of this code is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions in new and existing building, structures,, and premises and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. Consistent with this purpose, the provisions of this code are intended, and have always been intended, to confer a benefit on the community as a whole and are not intended to establish a duty of care toward any particular person. This code shall not be construed to hold the County, the consolidated fire protection district, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof responsible for any damage to persons or property by reason of any inspection authorized herein or by reason of the issuance or non -issuance of any permit authorized herein, and/or for any_ action or omission in connection with the application and/or enforcement of this code. By adopting_ the provisions of this code, the County, or any consolidated fire protection_ district, does not intend to impose on itself, its employees, or agents any mandatory duties of care toward persons and property within its jurisdiction so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages. HOA.734555.1 14 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 14 of 175 This section .is declaratoryof existing law and is not to be construed as suggesting that such was not the purpose and intent of previ ous code adoptions. SECTION 8. Section 101.6 is hereby added to read as follows: 101.6 Amendments. When reference is made to a portion of this code or other applicable laws or ordinances, the reference applies to all amendments and additions now or hereafter made. Where there is a conflict between amendments, unless otherwise expressly noted, the most recent amendment shall apply. SECTION 9. Section 102.5 is hereby amended to read as follows: 102.5 Application of residential code. Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows: 1. Construction and designed provisions: Provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access, and water supplies. Provisions of this code pertaining to the interior of the structure shall apply when specifically required by this �111.�...� 711��� code including, but not limited to, Section 903.1.2. Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.7 of this code shall also apply. 2. Administrative, operational,, and maintenance provisions: all such provisions of this code shall apply. HOA.734555.1 15 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 15 of 175 SECTION 10. Section 103.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 103.2 . Fire marshal. An administrative officer of the prevention services bureau shall be appointed the fire marshal by the chief of the fire department from among the chief officers of the fire department. SECTION 11.. Section 103.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 103.2.1 Health hazardous materials division and forestry division staff. The provisions of this code may be enforced by any duly authorized member of the health hazardous materials division or the forestry division of the fire department. SECTION 12. Section 103.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows: 103.2.2 Agricultural commissioner. The provisions of Section 325 of this code may be enforced by the agricultural commissioner of the County of Los Angeles. SECTION 13. Section 103.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: 103.4 Liability. The fire code official, members of the bel -e#- 'e%�;fire code appeals review panel, officer, or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or HOA.734555.1 16 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 16 of 175 ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties. SECTION 14. Section 104.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 104.1 General. The fire code official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code and shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code, and to adopt policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in order to implement its provisions or to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations shall be in- consistent with the intent and purpose of this code and shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code. A copy of such interpretations, rutes, *and gulations shall be fled with the executive office of the Board of Supervisors and shall be in effect immediately thereafter. SECTION 15. Section 104.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 104.1.1 Enforcement authority. niwwwiw...rw •�� Under the fire chiefs direction, members of the fire department are authorized to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction and the laws of the state pertaining to: 1. The prevention of fires. 2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires. 3. The storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials. 4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual, and other private fire alarm systems and fire -extinguishing equipment. HOA.734555.1 17 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 17 of 175 5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes. 6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures, and other property, including those under construction. 7. The maintenance of means of egress. 8. The investigation of the cause, origin, and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials. 9. Brush clearance. 10. All other matters within the scope of this code. Note: For authority related to control and investigation of emergency scenes, see Section 104.11. SECTION 16. Section 104.5.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 104.5.1 Fire and law enforcement personnel. The fire code official and designated representatives of the fire code official may issue citations for violations of this code, of the regulations authorized by this code, and of the standards as set forth in Chapter 51 of this code. When requested to do so by the fire code official, the chief of any law enforcement agency is authorized to assign such available law enforcement officers as necessary to assist the fire department in enforcing the provisions of this code. SECTION 17. Section 104.10 is hereby amended to read as follows: 104.10 Fire investigations. The fire code official, r authorized personnel shall have the authority to investigate promptly the cause, origin., and circumstances of any fire, H OA.734555.1 im Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 18 of 175 hazardous material incident, explosion or other hazardous condition which is of sus icious ori in. The investigator is authorized to take immediate charge of all physical evidence relating to the cause of the incident and to pursue the investigation to its conclusion under the direction of the fire chief or an authorized deputy fire chief, in cooperation with the appropriate law enforcement agency._ Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall not be made part of the public record except as directed by a court of law. SECTION 18. Section 104.11.4 is hereby added to read as follows: 104.11.4 Private firefighter„ resources. Any private firefighting resource must possess a valid operational permit to conduct firefighting operations, provide fire protection operations, or to apply resistive treatment to structures or vegetation in an emergency area. 104.11.4.1 Requirement to obey orders. Any private firefighting resource must obey all permit requirements, regulations, and legal orders, including evacuation orders, given by the incident commander or incident commanders designee within an emergency area. 104.11.4.2 Required check-in. Upon arriving at the emergency area any private firefighting resource shall check-in with the incident commander or incident commander's designee. 104.11.4.3 Permit Required. ...� �Ir• -- A valid operational permit shall be obtained by private firefighting resources as set forth in Section 105.6. HOA.734555.1 19 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 19 of 175 104.11.4.4 Permit display. Each private firefighting resource vehicle must display a copy of the valid private firefighting resources permit in clear view from the exterior of the vehicle. SECTION 19. Section 105.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 105.4.2. Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale on substantial paper. Electronic media documents are allowed to be submitted when approved by the fire code official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature., and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules., and regulations as determined by the fire code official. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the street address of the property, the assessor's Qarcel number, the name and address of the owner, and persons who prepared the plans. Plans shall also include a plot plan showing the location of he proposed building and of everyexist building on the property. SECTION 20. Section 105.4.4.2 is hereby added to read as follows: 105.4.4.2 Expiration of plan approval by fire code official when no permit issued. A fire code official plan approval necessary for a building permit to be issued, for which the building official ultimately does not issue a building permit, shall expire one year after the date of plan approval by the fire code official. Plans, specifications, and computations previously submitted may thereafter be returned to the applicant or HOA.734555.1 411 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 20 of 175 destroyed by the fire code official. The fire code official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period of six months beyond the one-year limit upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No plan approval shall be extended more than once. Once a plan approval and any extension thereof has expired, the applicant shall resubmit plans, specifications, and computations. Plan approval for which a building permit has been issued and thereafter expired according to the Building Code shall be null and void. In such circumstances, plans, specifications, and computations shall be resubmitted for plan approval. SECTION 21. Section 105.4.6 is hereby amended to read as follows: 105.4.6 Retention of construction documents. One set of construction documents shall be retained by the fire code official for a period of not less than X90 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by section 19850. of the California Health and Safety Code. One set of approved construction documents shall be returned to the applicant, and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. SECTION 22. Section 105.6. is hereby amended to read as follows: 105.6 Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Section 105.6.1 through 105.6.46. HOA.734555.1 21 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 21 of 175 105.6.1.1 Activities in hazardous fire areas. An operational permit is required for any of the activities as described in Section 326.2 of this code. 105.6.3.1 Battery systome An operational permit is required to install or operate stationary lead -acid battery_ systems having_ a liquid capacity of more than 100 gallons (378.5 L) See Chapter 6. 105.6.3.2 Bonfires or rubbish fires. An operational permit is required to kindle or maintain or authorize the kindling or maintenance of bonfires or rubbish fires. See Chapter 3. 105.6.9 Covered mall buildings. An operational permit is required for: 1. The placement of retail fixtures and displays, concession equipment, displays of highly combustible goods, and similar items in the mail. 2. The display of liquid- or gas-fired equipment in the mall. 3. The use of open -flame or flame --producing equipment in the mall. 4. The use of a mall as a place of assembly. HOA.734555.1 22 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 22 of 175 105.6.14 Explosives. An operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling, sale,_or use of any quantity of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks1 or pyrotechnic special effects within the scope of Chapter 33 of this code, or when a local permit or approval from the fire chief is required by the California Code of Regulations Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 — Fireworks, or Chapter 10 -- Explosives. Exceptions: , 1 ! f 1. Small arms ammunition of .75 caliber or less, cartridges for propellant - actuated power devices, and cartridges for industrial guns, 20 pounds or less of smokeless powder, 5 pounds or less of black sporting powder providing such smokeless or black sportinci_powder is for the hand _lo ding of small arms or small arms ammunition. 2. The possession, storage, sales, handling,, and use of California State Fire Marshal classified safe and sane fireworks as allowed by state law and local ordinance in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 12541.1. 105.6.16 Flammable and combustible liquids. An operational permit is required: HOA.734555.1 23 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 23 of 175 6. To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells., including natural gas wells, fuel -dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries,_and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed, or used. The applicant is requ16 ired to pay the permit fee amount shown in Section 3406.3.9 prior to permit issuance for a well. 7. To install, alter, remove, abandon, or place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days) an underground, protected above -ground, or above -ground flammable or combustible liquid tank. 12. Allow a tank car to remain on a siding at the point of delivery while connected for transfer operations. Transfer operations shall be in accordance with DOT requirements and this code. 105.6.20 Hazardous materials. An operational permit is required to store, transport on site, dispense, use.,, or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amount listed in Table 105.6.20._ In addition, Unified program facility permits required by Chapters 12.50, 12.521. and 12.64 of the County Code and full payment of permit fees shall be obtained prior to the issuance of any fire code permit required by this code. 105.6.22 High -piled combustible storage. An operational permit is required to use any building or portion thereof as a high -piled storage area exceeding 500 square feet (46 m). In addition to any of the requirements of Chapter 23 of this code, a letter describing the type and amount of material to be stored and the method of HOA.734555.1 24 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 24 of 175 storage, lus a floor plan showing the dimension and location of the stockpiles and aisles shall be submitted with applications for such permits. ..w ■ r.r.rrr w.w 105.6.27 LP -gas. An operational permit is required for: 1. Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP -gas. 4-2. Storage and use of LP -gas. Exceptions: 1. A permit is not required for ' ' ' outdoor containers with a total aggregate water capacity of 500 -gallons (1893 L or less serving occupancies in Group R-3. 2. .A permit is not required to install or maintain outdoor portable containers of less than 125 -gallons (473.2 L) aggregate water capacity 3. A permit is not require for the storage of portable LP -gas containers awaitinguse or resale at a consumer or retail site with individual container capacities not exceeding 2 Yg pounds and the total ag�a egate capacity of all LG -gas containers does not exceed 200 pounds. 105.6.29.1 Model rockets. An operational permit is required to operate a model rocket or an experimental high powered rocket as defined in Title 19 California Code of Regulations, section 980. H OA.734555.1 25 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 25 of 175 105.6.33.1 Pallet yards. An operational permit is required to store, manufacture, refurbish, or otherwise handle greater than 200 ft3 of combustible plastic or wood pallets in an outdoor yard. 105.6.33.2 Parade floats. An operational permit is required to use a parade float for public performance, presentation, spectacle, entertainment,, or parade. See Section 324. 105.6.34.1 Private fire fighting resources. An operational permit is required for any private firefighting resource to conduct firefighting operations, provide fire protection operations, or to apply fire resistive treatment to structures or vegetation in an eme[gency area. 105.6.36 Pyrotechnic special effect material. An operational permit is required for use and handling of pyrotechnic special effects material. For pyrotechnic and special effects used for motion picture, television, and commercial productions. See Section 105.6.47.2. 105.6.37.1 Recreational fire. An operational permit is required for an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish, where the fuel is not contained as described in Chapter 3. HOA.734555.1 Kel Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 26 of 175 105.6.39.1 Rifle range. i r An operational permit is required to establish, maintain, or operate a rifle range. 105.6.43.1 Temporary sales lots. An operational permit'is required prior to operating a Christmas tree or pumpkin -Qa lP-q Int 105.6.47 Additional permits. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.6, the following permits shall be obtained from the fire prevention division prior to engaging in the following activities, operations, practices, or functions: 1. Production facilities. To change use or occupancy, or allow the attendance of a live audience, or for wrap parties. 2. Motion picture, television, commercial, and related production_ filming - Pyrotechnical and special effects. To use pyrotechnic special effects, open flame, hotwork, use of flammable or combustible liquids and gases, dust, welding, and the parking of motor vehicles in any building or location used for the purpose of motion picture, television, and commercial production. The applicant is required to pay the permit fee amount shown in Section 4803.4(3) prior to permit issuance. 3. Live audiences. To install seating arrangements for live audiences in approved production facilities, production studios, and sound stages. See Chapter 48. HOA.734555.1 27 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 27 of 175 105.6.47.1 Motion picture, television,. commercial, and related production filming. An operational permit is required to conduct motion picture, television, commercials, and related productions outside of an approved production facilitv. The applicant is reguired to pay the permit fee amount shown in Section 4803.4(1) prior to permit issuance. 105.6.47.2 Motion picture, television, commercial, and related production filming --Fuel-dispensing trucks and vehicles. An annual operational permit is required to dispense flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied petroleum gases, or compressed natural gas from trucks or vehicles to equipment and vehicles on motion picture, television, and commercial production locations. The applicant is required to pay the annual permit fee amount shown in Section 4803.4(2) prior to permit issuance. 105.6.47.3 Commercial still photography production with on-site cast and crew numbering fifteen (15) or more persons. An operational permit is required to take still photographs for commercial purposes outside of an approved production facility and where the on-site cast and crew numbers fifteen (15) or more persons. The applicant is required to paythe permit fee amount shown in Section 4803.4(4) prior to permit issuance. HOA.734555.1 28 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 28 of 175 SECTION 23, Section 105.7.7.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 105.7.7.1 Fuel modification plan review. When required by this code, by other laws; or by other regulating agencies, fire code official review is required prior to the installation of fire resistive landscaping. SECTION 24. 105.7.9.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 105.7.9.1 Land development plan review. When required by law or other agencies, fire code official review and approval is required prior to final approval of the following applications: tract maps, parcel maps, final maps, planned unit developments, conditional use permits, design overlay reviews, environmental impact reviews, road vacations, zone changes, water plan reviews, and gate design review for land development projects. SECTION 25. Section 105.7.11.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 105.7.11.1Roof top obstructions. A construction permit is required for installation of a roof solar photovoltaic system, roof garden, or a landscaped roof when constructed on the roof of a building where the improvement covers more than 50 percent or 10,000 square feet of the total roof surface area of that building, whichever is less. Exceptions: 1. Buildings that are four or more stories in height and protected with an approved automatic fire extinguishing system throughout. 2. Non -habitable structures as determined by the fire code official, including, but not limited to, shade structures, private carports, and solar trellises. HOA.734555.1 29 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 29 of 175 SECTION 26. Section 107.7 is hereby added to read as follows: 10.7.7 occupant count. Y•� When required by the fire code official, the permitee holding a place of assembly operational permit shall use an approved method to maintain an accurate count of the number of occupants present in a place of an assembly room including any accessory areas. If at any time the fire code official determines that an accurate count of occupants is not being maintained by the permittee, the assembly room and accessory areas shall be cleared of occupants until an accurate occupant count can be made. SECTION 27. Section 108 is hereby amended to read as follows: 108 RoAmn %Mff--APPEALS Appeals els'ah'; ' p 08.1, rocess. w w w w w w w w w w imvi mirommm w w ., w w w w w . ram a When an applicant seeking an approval from the fire code official disagrees with the decision of the fire code official regarding the conditions, methods of construction, equipment, or operations regulated by this code, the applicant may file a written appeal HOA.734555. 1 Mt Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 30 of 175 to the assistant fire chief of the fire prevention division„ (fire marshal) pursuant to Section 108.2 of this code. A written appeal must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days after the applicant has notice of the decision being appealed. The fire marshal, after considering all the facts presented, including any communication from the general public regarding the matter appealed, shall provide a written decision responding to the appeal. If the applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the fire marshal, the applicant shall, within 10 days of receipt of the fire marshal's decision, request in writing that the decision be reviewed by a fire code appeals review panel, a three-person panel consisting of the following individuals: the deputy chief of prevention, the deputy chief of operations, and the County's swerintendant of building. The fire code appeals review panel shall transmit its written decision on the appeal to the applicant. The fire code appeals review panel shall be the final authority in the appeals process. SECTION 28. Section 108.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 108.2 Limitations on authority. An 'enapplicant's appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of this code or the regulations adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, that the provisions of this code do not fty-apply, or that an equivalent method of protection or safety +swas proposed by the applicant and was denied by the ire code official. The appeals process shall not be used to waive requirements of this code. HOA.734555.1 31 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 31 of 175 For an appeal ..regarding fuel modification plan re uirements an applicant must use the appeals process as per Section 4908.2. SECTION 29. Section 108.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 108.3 Qualifications. The �e ire code appeals review panel shall consist of M,aM.b.eI p -WW 11 w w w Ili w wiii'llill I: ir r w w r w + •IN!III X11►���YJ'AMLW7A'4!1ROMM W Z Ws thio ;, ,r;-Qdin-tkHi.the deputy chief of prevention, the depuly deputychief of operations,-- and the County's superintendant of building. SECTION 30. Section 109.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor unless such violation is declared to be an infraction by Chapter 51 of this code, punishable by a fine of not more than 1000 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. For the purposes of this section, a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a conviction. HOA.734555.1 32 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 32 of 175 SECTION 31. Section 109.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 109.3.1 Abatement of violation. In addition to the imposition of penalties herein described, the fire code official is authorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises. The owner of any parcel upon which a nuisance is found to exist may, as provided for by state, County, and local law, be liable for all costs of abatement of the nuisance. SECTION 32. Section 109.4 is hereby added to read as follows: 109.4 responsibility for fire suppression and related costs. Any person: (1) who negligently, or in violation of the law, sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled or attended by him to escape onto any public or private property, (2) other than a mortgagee, who, being in actual possession of a structure, fails or refuses to correct, within the time allotted for correction, despite having the right to do so, a fire hazard prohibited by law, for which a public agency properly has issued a notice of violation respecting the hazard, or (3) including a mortgagee, who, having an obligation under other provisions of law to correct a fire hazard prohibited by law, for which a public agency has properly issued a notice of violation respecting the hazard, fails or refuses to correct the hazard within the time allotted for correction, despite having the right to do so, is liable for the fire suppression costs incurred in fighting the HOA.734555.1 33 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 33 of 175 G fire, for the cost of providing rescue or emergency medical services, for the cost of investigating. and making any reports with respect to the fire, and for the costs relating to accounting for that fire and the collection of any funds pursuant to state or local law, including, but not limited to administrative costs of operating a fire suppression cost recovery program to the fullest extent authorized by law. All of these costs shall be a charge against that person, shall constitute a debt of that person, and is collectible by the person, or by the federal, state, County, public, or private agency, incurring those costs in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied. SECTION 33. Section 109.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 109.4.1 Responsibility for costs for emergencv response related to hazardous substances. All expenses of an emergency response necessary to protect the public from a real and imminent threat to health and safety by a public agency to confine, prevent, or mitigate the release, escape, or burning of hazardous substances are a charge against any person whose negligence causes the incident to the fullest extent authorized by law, if either of the following occurs: (a) Evacuation beyond the property where the incident originates is necessary to prevent loss of life or injury. (b) The incident results in the spread of hazardous substances or fire posing a real and imminent threat to public health and safety beyond the property of origin. H OA.734555.1 34 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 34 of 175 Expenses reimbursable to the County or Fire District pursuant to this section are a debt of the person liable therefore, and shall be collectible in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. The charge created against the person related to hazardous substances by this section is also a charge against the person's employer if the negligence causing the incident occurs in the course of the person's employment. SECTION 34. - Section 110.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 110.1.1 Unsafe conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe or deficient because of inadequate means of egress or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or which involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, hazardous material contamination, disaster damage, or abandonment as specified in,this code shall be deemed an unsafe condition. A vacant structure which is not secured against unauthorized entry as required by Section 311 shall be deemed unsafe. SECTION 35. Section 111.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 111.1 Order. Whenever the fire code official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, the fire code official is authorized to issue a stop work order. The fire code official is authorized to order the work the operation, or the use stopped or the evacuation of any premises, building, or vehicle or portion thereof which has or is a condition hazardous to life or property. HOA.734555.1 35 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 35 of 175 SECTION 36. Section 111.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: 111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable t^ ta file ^f not 1o61 the rA UnI [hill cinli nr rr,Oro for administrative fines and other prosecution as allowed by Title 1, Section 1.25 of the County Code or other applicable laws or regulations. SECTION 37. Section 202 ishereby amended to add in alphabetical order as follows: 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS EMERGENCY AREA. The geographical area where the fire code official, exercising authority pursuant to Section 104.11 at the scene of a fire or other emergency involvinq the protection of life or property, has declared there is an immediate risk to health, life, property, or the environment within that area. FIRE- FLOW. See Appendix B, ,Section B 102 PRIVATE FIREFIGHTING RESOURCE. Any person, organization, association, company, or corporation that provides or conducts firef ah, ting operations, provides fire protection operations, or applies fire -resistive treatment to structures or vegetation within the iurisdiction of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County HOA.734555.1 36 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 36 of 175 (District), unless that person, organization, association, companv, or corporation is formally under contract with the District to provide such services or is an employee or contractor of a local, state or federal fire fighting agency while in the performance of those duties. Nothing in this definition is intended to prohibit conduct which is authorized, or for which immunity is granted, under the California Good Samaritan statutes or the California State Government Volunteers Act. TRAINED CROWD MANAGER. Standby personnel, usually security or usher Y I I�...Y• III 1. ..._ • I personnel, who are trained in the proper procedure to exit people from a tent or other place of public assemblage in an orderly and calm fashion in the event of an ememencl SECTION 38. Section 301.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 301.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 for the activities or uses regulated by Sections 306, 307, 308, a--315,_ 324, 326, and 328. SECTION 39. Section 304.1.1.1. is hereby added to read as follows: 304.1.1.1 . Waste material near -ground-mounted photovoltaic array. Accumulation of waste material shall not be permitted underneath nor within 10 feet from a ground -mounted photovoltaic array. HOA.734555.1 37 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 37 of 175 SECTION 40. Section 304.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines., or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirements in urban-wildland interface areas- shall be in accordance with Section 325 and Chapter -49 of this code. SECTION 41. Section 307.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 307.2.1 Authorization. Where required by state or local law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted with prior approval from the fire code official, a United States Forest Service Officer having jurisdiction, or the state or local air and water quality management authority, provided that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed. SECTION 42. Section 311.5 is hereby amended to read as follows: 311.5 Placards. When required by the fire code official1 Aany vacant or abandoned buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 110 of this code relating to structural or interior hazards shall be marked as required by Sections 311.5.1 through 311.5.5. HOA.734555.1 M Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 38 of 175 SECTION 43. Section 315.2.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 315.2.2.1 Storage under stairways. Combustible storage is prohibited under interior or exterior exit stairways. EXCEPTION: When the stairway is not within an exit enclosure and enclosure under the stairway is provided as per Section 1009.5.3. SECTION 44. Section 324 is hereby added to read as follows: 324 PARADE FLOATS 324.1 Decorative material. Decorative material on parade floats shall be noncombustible, made flame retardant by application of a California State Fire Marshal listed treatment, or meet the flame resistive requirements of the fire code official. 324.2 Fire protection_ Motorized parade floats and towing apparatus shall be provided with a minimum 2-A, 10-13: C -rated portable fire extinguisher readily accessible to the operator. SECTION 45. Section 325 is hereby added to read as follows: 325 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH AND VEGETATIVE GROWTH 325.1 Electrical transmission lines. 325.1.1 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, HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 39 of 175 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. 325.1.2 Line clearance. Any person owning, controlling, operating, or maintaining any electrical transmission or distribution line upon any mountainous, or 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. 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; and For lines operating at 110,000 volts or more, ten (10) feet. 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 HOA.734555.1 40 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 40 of 175 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. 325.1.3 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 require any person to enter upon or to damage property of another without the consent of the owner thereof. For further exceptions, see Title 14, California Code of Regulations, sections 1250-57 inclusive. 325.2 Structures. 325.2.1 Clearances. Any person owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining any building, structure, or apiary upon or adjoining any mountainous, or forest or brush -covered land or land covered with flammable growth, and any person owning, leasing, or controlling any land adjacent to such structures, shall at all times: 1. Place or store firewood, manure, compost, and other combustible materials a minimum of 30 feet from any building, structure, or apiary. 2. Maintain around and adjacent to such building, structure, or apiary an effective fire protection or firebreak made by removing and clearing away, for a distance HOA.734555.1 41 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 41 of 175 of not less than 30 feet on each side thereof, all flammable vegetation or other combustible growth. This includes ornamental plants and trees known to be flammable, including but not limited to, acacia, cedar, cypress, eucalyptus, juniper, pine, and pampas grass. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Ornamental plants and trees that are individually planted, spaced, and maintained in such a manner that they do not form a means of transmitting fire from native growth to the structure. 2. Cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents, or similar plants provided that they are maintained in a condition that does not form a means of transmitting fire from native growth to the structure. 3. when the fire code official or commissioner finds that because of extra hazardous conditions, a firebreak of only 30 feet around such building, structure, or apiary is not sufficient to provide reasonable fire safety, the person owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining the building, structure, or apiary shall maintain around or adjacent to any building, structure, or apiary an additional fire protection or firebreak made by removing all brush, flammable vegetation, or combustible growth located from 30 to 100 feet from such building, structure, or apiary, as may be required by the fire code official or commissioner. Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet from such building, structure, or apiary and less than 18 inches in height above the ground, may be maintained where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. HOA.734555.1 42 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 42 of 175 4. That portion of any tree which extends within 10 feet of the outlet of any chimney shall be removed. 5. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building, structure, or apiary free of dead wood. 5. Maintain the roof of any building, structure or apiary free of leaves, needles, or other dead vegetative growth. 7. 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 require any person to enter upon or to damage property of another without the consent of the owner thereof. 325.2.2 Extra hazard. The governing body finds that in many cases because of extra hazardous situations, a firebreak around buildings, structures, or apiaries of only 30 feet is not sufficient and that a firebreak of 50 feet or more may be necessary. If the fire code official or commissioner finds that because of the location of any building, structure, or apiary and because of other conditions, a 30 -foot firebreak around such building, structure, or apiary as required by Section 325.2.1 is not sufficient, the fire code official or commissioner may notify all owners of the properties affected that they must clear all flammable vegetation and other combustible growth or reduce the amount of fuel content for a distance greater than 30 feet, but not to exceed 200 feet. HOA.734555.1 43 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 43 of 175 325.3 Notice to correct. 325.3.1 Contents of notice. A notice to clear all flammable vegetation and other combustible growth for a distance greater than 30 feet shall be in writing and shall specify the exact distance from the structure that such vegetation and growth must be cleared. 325.3.2 Compliance with findings. Within a reasonable time after receipt of the notice specified in Section 325.3.1, every person owning, leasing, controlling, or operating the building, structure, or apiary involved, and every person owning, leasing, or controlling any land adjacent to such building, structure, or apiary shall at all times maintain around and adjacent to such building, structure, or apiary 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 325.2. 325.3.3 Correction by fire code official or commissioner. Any person who has received notice for having failed to meet any of the requirements specified in Sections 325.2.1, 325.2.2, 325.3.21 325.10, 503.2.11 2404.211 3807.2, or 3807.3 and who is unable to comply with the requirements of such notice may request the fire code official or commissioner to correct the condition or conditions. The fire code official or commissioner may do so, provided that the person requesting such assistance agrees to pay the full cost thereof. HOA.734555.1 44 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 44 of 175 325.3.4 Notice of failure to correct. In the event any of the conditions prohibited by Sections 325.2.1, 325.2.21 325.3.21 325.10, 503.2.11 2404.21, 3807.2, or 3807.3 exist, the governing body may instruct the fire code official 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 fire code official 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 fire code official of its action. 325.3.5 Mailing notice. Upon receipt of a notice from the governing body of the time and place of hearing, and not less than 10 days before such hearing, the fire code official or commissioner shall mail a notice to the owners of the 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 Sections 325.2.1. 325.2.21 325.3.21 325.10, 503.2.17 2404.21, or 3807.3 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 HOA. 734555.1 45 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 45 of 175 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 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 constitutes 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) 325,3.6 Posting of notice. As an alternative to mailing, a notice in the form required in Section 325.3.5 shall be posted conspicuously in front of the property on which vegetation which must be HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 46 of 175 removed exists, or 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. The notices shall be posted not more than 100 feet in distance apart, but at least one notice shall be posted on each lotor parcel of land. 325.3.7 Publication of notice. The clerk of the governing body shall publish notice of the hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the County, not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing, when notice is given by means other than that prescribed in Section 325.3.4. 325.4 Hearing of protests. 325.4.1 Appointment of referee. The governing body may appoint a referee to hear protests pursuant to the article. If the governing body appoints an officer or employee of the municipality as referee, the referee 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 the compensated position. 325.4.2 Hearing objections. At the same 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. HOA.734555.1 47 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 47 of 175 325.4.3 Report of referee. If the hearing is before a referee, upon the conclusion of the hearing, the referee shall report to the governing body findings and recommendations as to what objections, if any, should be allowed, and what objections, if any, should be overruled. 325.4.4 Decision by board_ 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 14921 of the California Health and Safety Code. 325.4.5 Order for abatement. After final action .is taken -by the governing body on the disposition of any protests or objections or in case no protest or objections are received, the said governing body shall order the fire code official or commissioner to remove the dangerous vegetation. 325.5 Right of entry upon private_ property. The fire code official or commissioner or their assistants, deputies, employees, or contracting agents, or other representatives may enter upon private property for the purpose of inspecting and/or removing vegetation pursuant to Sections 104.3 and 104.3.1 of this code. HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 48 of 175 325.6 Removal before arrival of fire code official or commissioner. Any property owner may have the vegetation removed at the owner's expense if it is done prior to the arrival of the fire code official or commissioner or their representatives. 325.7 Record and report of cost. The fire code official or commissioner shall keep an account of the cost of removing the vegetation 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. 325.7.1 Posting copy of report. 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. 325.7.2 1 ieari g, on report. 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. HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 49 of 175 325.7.3 Report of referee. rwwwwrrrur���r.n irrrr- - p..�...�..u.�w�■ If the hearing is before a referee, upon the conclusion of the hearing, the referee shall report to the governing body findings and recommendations as to what modifications, if any, should be made in the report. 325.7.4 Modification and confirmation of the report. 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 fire code official or commissioner as it deems necessary, after which, by order or resolution, the report shall be confirmed. 325.7.5 Costs of removal. The amounts for the cost for removing the vegetation upon the various parcels of land mentioned in the report of the fire code official 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. 325.7.6 Collection of expenses. 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 California Health and Safety Code, the provisions of which article are incorporated herein as if set forth herein in full. HOA.734555.1 50 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 50 of 175 325.8 Joint Proceedings. 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. 325.9 Prosecution. A person who violates Sections. 325.2.1. 325.2.21 325.3.21 325.10, 503.2.11 2404.21, 3807.2, or 3807.3 may be prosecuted and punished whether proceeding pursuant to Sections 325.3-325.8 inclusive, have been had or not. Proceedings pursuant to Sections 325.3--325.8 inclusive, are not a condition precedent to prosecution for violation of Sections 325.2.1. 325.2.27 325.3.21 325.10, 503.2.11 2404.217 3807.2, or 3807.3. 325.10 Roadway clearance. The fire code official or commissioner may require removal and clearance of all flammable vegetation or other combustible growth for a minimum of 10 feet on each side of every roadway, whether public or private. The fire code official or commissioner may enter upon private property to inspect, 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 cover, 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 HOA.734555.1 51 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 51 of 175 10 feet may be increased if the fire code official determines additional distance is required to provide reasonable fire safety. SECTION 46. Section 318 is amended and renumbered to read as follows: X326 ACTIVITIES IN HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS X326.1 Intent. The unrestricted use of grass, grain, brush, or forest - covered land, in certain hazardous fire portions of the jurisdictional area 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 section to provide necessary safeguards to prevent the occurrence of fires and to control the spread of fires which might be caused by recreational, commercial, industrial, or other activities carried on in any hazardous fire area. X326.2 Permit required. No person shall establish or conduct any of the following or similar activities in a hazardous fire area without first securing a permit. 1. Recreational activities including, but not limited to, rifle ranges, carnivals, and fairs, public assembly events, fireworks, and open burning. 2. Temporary or permanent activities including, but not limited to, stands for cooking, or other activities which could provide a source of ignition. X326.3 Permit request. A request of an issuance of a permit for any such activity shall be made to the fire code official not less than 15 days prior to the starting date of such activity. . HOA.734555.1 52 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 52 of 175 X326.4 Fire protection survey. Upon receiving a request for issuance of a permit, the fire code official 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. X326.5 Notification. The applicant shall be notified by the fire code official of those facilities and all fire protection safeguards necessary, and a permit shall not be issued until all such facilities and safeguards have been provided. X326.6 Permit stipulations. 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. X326.7 Fire protection facilities required. Fire protection facilities required and conditions or limitations necessary to maintain reasonable fire safety may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Adequate water supply, pumps, hydrants, and hose. 2. Firebreaks as necessary to prevent a fire on the premises from spreading to adjacent brush or grass -covered areas. 3. Posting of "NO SMOKING" signs. HOA.734555.1 53 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 53 of 175 4. 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. 5. 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 2404.20. 6. 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. 7. Restriction or prohibition of activities during periods of high fire hazard weather conditions. 8. Such fencing as is necessary to control the activity. 9. Such other conditions, limitations, or provisions necessary to maintain reasonable fire safety. 326.8 Restricted entry on national forest land. A person shall not enter or be on any lands within the boundaries of the National Forest within Los Angeles County 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. X326.9 Closure of public or private lands. Any portion of public or private lands in any hazardous fire area may be closed to the public by the fire code official at the request of the owners of such public or private lands, when in the opinion HOA.734555.1 54 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 54 of 175 of the fire code official such closure is necessary for the prevention of fires. Notice of such closure shall be made by the fire code official by public announcement and such closure shall be in effect until, in the opinion of the fire code official, such closure is no longer necessary for the protection of property against fire and such closure is lifted by public announcement. X326.10 Restricted entry on closed lands. A person shall not enter or be upon any public or private lands closed to the public by the fire code official 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, owner's guests, or invitees, provided that such guests or invitees have written permission from the 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. X326.11 Posting of lands closed to entry. Lands closed to entry shall be posted by the fire protection agency having jurisdiction. X326.12 Spark arresters required. X326.12.1 Equipment. 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 requirements of the current version of the United States Forest Service "Standard for Spark Arresters for HOA.734555.1 55 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 55 of 175 Internal Combustion Engines" (Standard 5100-11,301�1 1 QQ� ). 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. X326.12.2 Chimneys. 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. X326.13 Open flame device. 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 fire code official. Provided, however, that no permit will be required if such use is within inhabited premises or a designated camp site, and such uses are a minimum of 30 feet from any grass, grain, brush, or forest covered lands. X326.14 Roadway clearance. 1. Clearance of brush or vegetative growth from roadways shall be in accordance with Section X325.10 of this Ccode. 2. If the fire code official determines in any specific case that difficult terrain, danger of erosion, or other unusual circumstances make strict compliance with the HOA.734555.1 56 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 56 of 175 provisions of the Gcode undesirable or impractical, the fire code official may suspend enforcement thereof and require reasonable alternative measures. X326.15 Illegal dumping. 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 of this section. This section may be enforced by the commissioner. X326.16 Disposal of ashes. 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 noncombustible container with a tight -fitting lid which is kept or maintained in a safe location not less than 10 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 25 feet from any combustible vegetation or structure. X326.17 Fire roads and firebreaks. 1. 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. 2. No person shall park any vehicle so as to obstruct the entrance to any fire road or firebreak. HOA.734555.1 MA Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 57 of 175 3. 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 16 feet above such fire road or firebreak. X326.18 Use of motorcycle, motor scooter, and motor vehicles. 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 fire code official. No such permit shall be issued unless written permission from the property owner is first presented. X326.19 Hazardous warning lights. It shall be unlawful to maintain any torch or lantern utilizing an open flame along any excavation, road, or any place where the dislodgment of such torch or lantern might permit same to roll, fall, or slide on to any forest or brush -covered land, or any land containing flammable material. SECTION 47. Sections 318 of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code is reserved. SECTION 48. Section 319 is hereby renumbered and amended to read as follows: Section X327 ADMINISTRATIVE PEM.Ne1 'r WINES. 9�-3_271 Administrative ne--imposition. . Improved parcels found to be in . violation of Sections 217. . 325.2.1, . 325.2.2, �17.110325.10, er--503.2.1 2444.21, or 3807.3 of this code relating to clearance of brush and combustible growth, roadway clearance, and vertical clearance on fire access roads, shall be subject to an HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 58 of 175 administrative fine, noncompliance fee, and or possible liens as allowed by the provisions of Title 1, Chapter 1.25 of the County Code. 2101 %W Administrativeine--enforcement. An administrative nenal#yfine will be imposed and enforced upon failure of the responsible party to comply with written abatement instructions and timeframes contained on the Official Inspection Report Form (County of Los Angeles Fire Department FORM 41 OB) issued by the fire department. %W 0 %W a�327 3 Declared parcel. A declared parcel is a parcel which contains noxious weeds and other flammable vegetation that are a fire hazard and which constitutes a public nuisance which must be abated as declared in an annual resolution of the bBoard. of eSupervisors. An owner of a declared parcel will be mailed a declaration card specifying the abatement actions required of the'owner. The declaration card constitutes the first official notice to the owner. thqQ-n Qs in -he .()wner1A1*11 HOA.734555.1 59 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 59 of 175 327.3.1 Declared parcel inspection—notice of violations. A physical inspection of the declared parcel is conducted by the fire department to determine compliance with the declaration card. After the physical inspection, if the fire department determines that the owner has not complied with the declaration card, then such noncompliance constitutes the first violation of the fire code. The owner will be given notice of such first violation of the fire code. This notice constitutes the second official notice to the owner. The second official notice shall also inform the owner that an administrative fine may be imposed on the declared parcel if not properly cleared. An owner's failure to comply with the second official notice constitutes the second violation of the fire code. �327.4 Undeclared parcel. An undeclared parcel is a parcel not contained in the annual resolution of the bBoard of sSupervisors described in Section X327.3. X327.4.1 Undeclared parcel linspection--Nnotice of violations. After a physical inspection, if the fire department determines that an undeclared parcel is not in compliance with the fire code, the owner will be given notice of such violation of the fire code. This notice of violation constitutes the first official notice. An owner's failure to comply with the first official notice constitutes the first violation of the fire code. After a first violation, a physical inspection of an undeclared parcel will be conducted by the fire department to determine compliance with the fire code. After the physical inspection, if the fire department determines that an undeclared parcel is not in compliance with the fire code, the owner will be given notice of the second violation of HOA.734555.1 .E Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 60 of 175 the fire code. This notice constitutes the second official notice to the owner. This second official notice shall also inform the owner that an administrative �e�al�fine may be imposed on an undeclared parcel if not cleared. An owner's failure to comply with the second notice constitutes the second violation of the fire code. 327.5 Administrative nern aftyfine—Aamount. The administrative �epa��ne for a first violation as described in Section X327.3.1 or X327.4.1 is $0. The administrative ine for a second violation as described in Section X327.3.1 or .327.4.1 is $500. 327.6 Administrative yf ne--Gcollection. The administrativeyfine will be collected by the fire department through direct invoice. The fire department shall notify the owner of the imposition and amount of the administrative -p ine. 3 327.7 Administrative nenaityf_--Aadministrative review and appeal. The imposition of #+jean administrative pce.-Ral#yfine may be appealed in writing utilizing the Request for Administrative Hearing form provided with the administrative fine invoice. The Gkai,m for Administrative Hearing form must be filed with the brush clearance tsection manager of the fire department within 3810 calendar days following _the service of the notice of administrative fine. WWO ramalATAUMM M I • • • • • •NMI • . as wt 2 •MR. -I• • • • • .ii• / • • • • • • • • • • HOA.734555.1 61 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 61 of 175 al eP oo- i %c. ozi eo A e of t 1ho e- Of i M 0 ed e ffna I'% Iml 0 e In t 01 Ing t h el- G.1 IF a . Upon conclusion of the administrative hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision within 14 calendar days. The hearing officer's written decision shall constitute the final administrative decision of the Count . Any person contesting the final administrative order or decision of the fire department may seek further review pursuant to section 53069.4 of the California Government Code. Any administrative penalty imposed shall be cancelled or refunded as provided in sections 14920 - 14921 of the California Health and Safety Code, or any successor statute of similar import. 327.8 Creation of lien for unpaid administrative finesAl irrw r.�rr r Pursuant to Title 1, Chapter 1.25 of the County code, the amount of the unpaid administrative fines shall become a lien on the real property that is in violation of this chapter. SECTION 49. Sections 319 of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code is reserved. H oA.734555.1 62 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 62 of 175 SECTION 50. Section 320 is hereby renumbered and amended to read as follows: 328 Land development and environmental review fees. This section is applicable to all unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County, to all incorporated areas that are a part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County, and to all cities that contract with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County for services and adopt Section X328 as part of their fire code. The applicable fees described herein shall be collected as a condition of approval for any land development project or environmental or permit review referred or submitted to the fire department for review. X328.1 Tentative tract map initial review. A fee shall be payable to the fire department, upon the initial submittal of any tentative tract map for the review and approval by.the fire department. The amount of the fee shall be $1,775.00 for the first 10 lots, plus an additional amount for any tentative tract map containing more than 10 lots, calculated in accordance with the following: a. An additional $13.00 for each of the next 15 lots; plus b. An additional $13.00 for each of the next 25 lots; plus C. An additional $9.00 for each of the next 50 lots; plus d. An additional $7.00 for each of the next 900 lots; plus e. An additional $4.00 for each lot in excess of 1000 lots. X328.2 Revised tentative tract map filing fees. HOA.734555.1 63 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 63 of 175 If prior to approval by the advisory agency or the legislative body of the city (if it has no advisory agency), the tentative map requires afe significant revision, the subdivider shall pay to the fire department a fee of $252.00 for the third major revision and for each additional m significant revised map thereafter. X328.2.1 If subsequent to the approval of a tentative map by the advisory agency or the legislative body of the city (if it has no advisory agency), the subdivider requests a significant revision of the conditions of approval, and a revised tentative map m. HUSA. be -is submitted for review and comment, the subdivider shall pay the fire department a fee of $840.00. X328.2.2 If +"omy;Q.�T ^f � ,�:�^r Aa+, ,ro �wda less than significant change is proposed to a tentative map and a revised map is not required, the subdivider shall pay the fire department a fee of $168.00. X28328.3 Final map review analysis (tract map). 328.3.1 A fee shall be payable to the fire department, upon the submittal of any final tract map for review by the fire department. The amount of the fee shall be as follows: a. $365.00 for each map consisting of 1 - 5 lots. b. $441.00 for each map consisting of 6 - 10 lots. C. $541.00 for each map consisting of 11 - 25 lots. d. $630.00 for each map consisting of 26 - 50 lots. e. $756.00 for each map consisting of 51 or more lots. HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 64 of 175 X328.3.2 In addition to the fee specified in Section X328.3.1, a supplemental review fee shall be payable to the fire department in the event that a final tract map is submitted more than three times. The amount of the supplemental review fee, payable upon the fourth and each subsequent submittal shall be $126.00. X328.4 . Tentative parcel map initial review. A fee shall be payable to the fire department, upon the initial submittal of any tentative parcel map for the review and approval by the fire department. The amount of the fee shall be $717.00. �328.5 Tentative parcel map revisions. A fee shall be payable to the fire department upon the submittal for approval by the fire department of any revisions to a tentative parcel map that has been previously approved by the fire department. The amount of the fee shall be as follows: a. $193.00 for a revision to a tentative parcel map that has not been approved by the advisory agency or the legislative body of the city (if it has no advisory agency). b. $357.00 for a e4no te-arevised tentative parcel map that has previously been approved by the advisory agency or the legislative body of the city (if it .has no advisory agency). C. $126.00 for etno€an amendment to a tentative parcel map that has previously been approved by the advisory agency or the legislative body of the city (if it has no advisory agency) that is of a minor nature and where a revised map is not required. HOA.734555.1 LM Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 65 of 175 X328.6 Final map review analysis (parcel map). X328.6.1 A fee shall be payable to the fire department upon the submittal of any final parcel map for approval by the fire department. The amount of the fee shall be as follows: a. $365.00 for each map consisting of 1 - 4 parcels. b. $441.00 for each map consisting of 5 - 10 parcels. C. $630.00 for each map consisting of 11 - 50 parcels. d. $756.00 for each map consisting of 51 or more parcels. X328.6.2 In addition to the fee specified in Section X328.6.1, a supplemental review fee shall be payable to the fire department in the event that a final parcel map is submitted more than three times. The amount of the supplemental review fee, payable upon the fourth and each subsequent submittal shall be $126.00. X328.7 Miscellaneous fees. A fee shall be payable to the fire department upon submittal of any of the following requests for review and approval by the fire department. The amount of the fee shall be as follows: a. $84.00 for a request for a site plan review. b. $168.00 for a request for verification that athe final tract or parcel map complies with the applicable ordinances, conditions, and other requirements. C. $258.00 for a request for review of a proposed street vacation. d. $180.00 for a request #e#o review e€ -an application for a lot line adjustment. HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 66 of 175 e $180.00 for a request #e,r- #heto review e# -a water system thatincludes � tea maximum of 10 hydrants. Where the water system includes more than 10 hydrants, the amount of the fee shall be increased by an additional $30.00 for each additional hydrant beyond 10. f. $104.00 for a request for review of a water system plan. g. $263.00 for a request #e+to review elan application for a conditional use permit. h. $143.00 for a request for review of a revision to a conditional use permit application that has previously been approved by the fire department. L $84.00 for a request for review of an appeal to the water appeals board. j. $180.00 for a request for review of an application for a change of zone. k. $263.00 for arequest-#e�to review e€ -,wand approve, an applicationfor a mobile homeap rk or special occunancv nark. including review of environmental impact reports. new park development or continued use of an existing park. I. $347.00 for a request for review of a grading plan for fire lanes and private driveways only. M. $84.00 for a request for review of a revised Exhibit A. n. $185.00 for a request for a grant of waiver. o. $168.00 for a request for review of an application for a clean hands waiver. p. $171 for a certificate of compliance. HOA.734555.1 67 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 67 of 175 .r. -N 8 Environmental document reviews. X328.8.1 Whenever -a review for impact on the fire prevention, natural resources, and/or fire resource allocation responsibilities of the fire department is required, as part of the environmental review process, the applicant shall pay a minimum deposit fee of $1,000 at the time of submittal to the fire department, and such supplemental fees and deposits as specified in subsections X328.8.2 through 3328.8.7 of this section to complete the required review. X328.8.2 If during the fire department's review process actual costs incurred reach 80 percent of the amount on deposit, the applicant shall be notified and required to submit a minimum supplemental deposit up to the amount of the initial deposit. There is no limit to the number of supplemental deposits that may be required prior to completion or withdrawal of the environmental review. X328.8.3 If an initial or supplemental deposit is not received within 30 days of notification that such deposit is due and payable, the fire department's review shall be discontinued until such deposit is received. X328.8.4 At the sole discretion of the applicant, the amount of an initial or supplemental deposit may exceed the minimum amounts defined herein, except that at no time shall such initial or supplemental deposit be less than the minimum deposit amount set forth in Section X328.8.1. X328.8.5 The fire department's actual costs shall be computed on a monthly basis and deducted from the amount on deposit. The costs shall be considered HOA.734555.1 C• Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 68 of 175 final upon completion of the fire department's review process. If final costs do not exceed the amount on deposit, the unused portion shall be refunded. X328.8.6 ' Should the application be withdrawn, costs to the date that the fire department is advised of the withdrawal shall be computed and the unused portion of the amount on deposit shall be refunded. 3�2A328.8.7 Costs shall be computed using actual hours expended by staff multiplied by the most current applicable hourly rates, approved by the eCounty auditor -controller, that are available at the time that costs are assessed. Cost data used to determine fees shall be maintained by the department's business office and made available for public review while work is in progress and for three years following final action or withdrawal of the application. X328.9 oak Tree Permit Fees. a. When an oak tree report is referred to the fire department for review, pursuant to Section 22.56.2140, a fee shall be paid to the fire department based on the number of trees identified for review in the oak tree report, as follows: Number of Trees Identified for Review Permit Fee 1 — 5 $245.00 16-50 314.00 51-100 585.00 101-200 645.00 201-400 795.00 HOA.734555.1 69 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 69 of 175 Number of Trees Identified for Review Permit Fee 401-999 11124.00 b. When the number of trees identified for review in the oak tree report is 1,000 or more, the applicant shall pay directly to the fire department a deposit of $1,000.00 from which actual costs shall be billed and deducted. If during the oak tree inspection process, actual costs incurred reach 80 percent of the amount on deposit, the applicant shall be notified by the fire department and required to submit a minimum supplemental deposit in the amount of $1,000.00 directly to the fire department. There is no limit to the number of supplemental deposits that may be required to be submitted to the fire department prior to completion or withdrawal of the inspection report. If an initial or supplemental deposit is not received by the fire department within 30 days of notification that such deposit is due and payable, all work shall be discontinued until such deposit is received. At the sole discretion of the applicant, the amount of an initial or supplemental deposit may exceed the minimum amount defined herein, except that at no time shall such initial or supplemental deposit be less than the minimum requirement. -- The final oak tree inspection fee shall be based on actual costs incurred by the fire department. Costs shall be computed on a monthly basis and deducted from the amount on deposit. The oak tree inspection fee shall be considered final upon HOA.734555.1 70 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 70 of 175 completion of the review process. If final costs do not exceed the amount on deposit, the unused portion shall be refunded to the applicant. Should the inspection request be withdrawn, costs to date shall be computed and the unused portion of the amount on deposit shall be refunded to the applicant. Costs shall be computed using actual hours expended by fire staff multiplied by the most current applicable hourly rates, approved by the County auditor - controller, that are available at the time that costs are assessed. -- Cost data used to determine inspection fees shall be maintained by the business office of the fire department and made available for public review while work is in progress and for three years following final action or withdrawal of the application. i1W208328.10 Land development plan reviews located within fire hazard severity zones. Land development plan check review and approvalVp 0.8 located within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) shall be performed in accordance with Section X325.2.1.2 of this code. 311 328.11 Annual Review of Fees. The fees in this Section X328 shall be reviewed annually by the fire department. Beginning on July .11 2008, and thereafter on each succeeding July 1, the amount of each fee shall be adjusted as follows: calculate the percentage movement between March of the previous year and March of the current year in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Riverside HOA.734555A 71 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 71 of 175 areas, as published by the United States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics. The adjusted fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar; provided, however, notwithstanding any of the above, no fee shall exceed the cost of providing the service for which the fee is collected. SECTION 51. Sections 320 through 323 of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code are reserved. SECTION 52. Section 403.4 is hereby added to read as follows: 443.4 Fire safety officers and advisors. When in the opinion of the fire code official, it is necessary for the preservation of life or property, due to the hazardous nature of an event, production, operation, or function, the fire code official shall require the owner or lessee to employ or cause the employment of one or more approved fire safety officers or advisors to be on duty at such place during the hazardous activity. SECTION 53. Section 404.3.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 404.3.2 Fire safety Mans. Fire safety plans shall include the following: . . . 4. Floor plans identifying the locations of the following: HOA.734555.1 4.10. Fire alarm, control panel, and fire alarm annunciators and controls. 4.11. Location of limited access devices, including key boxes and key_ 72 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 72 of 175 SECTION 54. Section 404.3.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 404.3.2.1 Imple,me_ntation. In the event a fire is detected in a building or a fire alarm activates, the fire evacuation plan and fire safety plan shall both be implemented. SECTION 55. Section 502.1 is hereby amended to read in alphabetical order as follows: 502.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. A road that provides fire apparatus access from a fire station to a facility, building, or portion thereof. This is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as fire lane, public street, private street, private driveway, parking lot lane, and access roadway. TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES. Traffic calming devices are design elements of fire apparatus access roads such as street alignment, installation of barriers, and other physical measures intended to reduce traffic and cut --through volumes, and slow vehicle speeds. HOA.734555.1 73 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 73 of 175 SECTION 56. Section 503.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, or other factors that could limit access. Additional access must comply with Title 21 of the Los Angeles County. Code. SECTION 57. Section 503.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 503.2.1 1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.5, and an unobstructed vertical clearance e. of „ems-! +"aR R foot A " n^"fQ`' J^ f; '''"'''''clear to the sky. EXCEPTION: A minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches mai[ be allowed for protected tree species adjacent to access roads. Any applicable tree -trimming permit from the appropriate agency is required. SECTION 58. Section 503.2.5 is hereby amended to read as follows: 503.2.5 Dead -ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. Exception: For dead-end fire apparatus access roads between 151 feet and 300 feet in length, the fire code official may determine that the approved area for turning around the fire apparatus can be met by regui_g more stringent width, turning radius HOA.734555.1 74 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 74 of 175 and grade specifications as per Sections 104.8, 503.2, 503.24, and 503.2.7 of this code and when, in the opinion of the fire chief, fire fighting, or rescue operations would not be impaired. SECTION 59. Section 503.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 503.3 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING — FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads, to ,clearly indicate the entrance to such road or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. SECTION 60. Section 503.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access. roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles or the placement of speed bumps. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times in accordance with California Vehicle Code section 22500.1. SECTION 61. Section 503.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices are prohibited unless approved by the fire code official. HOA. 734555.1 75 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 75 of 175 SECTION 62. Section 503.7 is hereby amended to read as follows: 503.7 Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile homeland manufactured housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots. Recreational vehicle, mobile home., and manufactured housing parks, sales lotsl and storage lots shall provide and maintain fire hydrants and access roads in accordance with Section 503 and 508. EXCEPTION: Recreational vehicle parks located in remote areas shall be provided with protection and access roadways as required by the fire code official. SECTION 63. Section 504.5 is hereby added to read as follows: 504.5 Roof top access and safet . Roof top solar photovoltaic systems, roof gardens, and landscaped roofs shall be in accordance with Appendix K. SECTION 64. Section 506.1 is hereby amended as follows: 506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire -fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved* type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. EXCEPTION: A key box is not reciuired for access to the interior of a dwellin unit. HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 76 of 175 SECTION 65. Section 5.07.1.1 is added to read as follows: 507.1.1 Water certificate. Except as otherwise provided by this section, every application for a building permit shall be accompanied by: 1. Evidence indicating to the building official that the proposed structure will be provided with a reliable water supply. The building official may accept as sufficient evidence a certificate from a water utility that it can supply water to the proposed structure in compliance with Title 20 of the Los Angeles County Code, except that if the building official knows that such water utility cannot so supply water the official may reject such. certificate; or 2. A certificate from the fire department that there exists, or is under construction, a private water supply which, in the fire code official's opinion, is adequate for fire protection. EXCEPTION; A certificate is not required for U occupancies less than 1,000 square feet of floor area. SECTION 66. Section 507.5.5 is hereby amended to read as follows: 507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants. A three-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants except as otherwise required or approved. Vehicles parking near fire hydrants must also comply with California Vehicle Code section 22514. HOA.734555.1 77 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 77 of 175 SECTION 67. Section 507.5.7 is added to read as follows: 507.5.7 Fire fighting water source marker. When required by the fire code official, a fire hydrant and other fire fighting water source shall be identified by the installation of a blue raised reflective pavement marker or identified by other approved means. SECTION 68. Section 507.5.8 is added to, read as follows: 507.5.8 Private fire hydrant identification. A private service fire hydrant shall be painted red in color. The valve stem, coupling threads, or portions of the hydrant where the application of paint would violate the listing of the hydrant or hinder its operation shall not be painted. SECTION 69. Section 507.5.9 is added to read as follows: 507.5.9 Private fire hydrant caps or plugs. A private service fire hydrant hose coupling shall be provided with a protective thread cap or plug. Missing or damaged caps or plugs shall be replaced. SECTION 70, Section 507.5.10 is hereby added to read as follows: 507.5.10 Draft system identification sign. New or existing swimming pools and spas constructed or located in a fire hazard severity zone with a capacity of 5,000 or more gallons equipped with draft hydrants shall be identified with a permanent sign. The sign and its location shall be approved by the fire code official. HOA.734555.1 78 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 78 of 175 SECTION 71. Section 508.5.1.1 is amended and renumbered to read as follows: .8.8.5%. .1507.5.1.1 Pool draft system in fire hazard severity zones. New swimming pools and spas, 5000 gallon (18925 L) or greater capacity, constructed or installed in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall have a drain and discharge line connected to a draft hydrant in accordance with the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code Title 28. Exceptions: 1. Swimming pools constructed or installed with the bottom of the pool more than 15 feet below the proposed draft hydrant connection elevation, measured vertically, need not be provided with a draft hydrant system. 2. Properties that are adequately served by access roads that comply with fire department regulations, and have a properly spaced fire hydrant capable of flowing a minimum of 1250 Gallons ,per Minute (GPM) for 2 hours, may be. exempted. 3. For residential properties built before August 13, 1995, where, in the opinion of the fire code official, there are practical geographic difficulties, the requirement may be modified. SECTION 72. Section 603.8 is hereby amended to read as follows: 603.8 Incinerators. Commercial, industrial., and residential -type incinerators and chimneys shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code, and the California Mechanical Code. Incinerators shall comply with the HOA.734555.1 79 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 79 of 175 jurisdictional air guality district's rules and regulations regarding construction and operation. SECTION 73. Section 901.7 is hereby amended to read as follows: 901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the fire department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall -be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to service. 901.7.4 Preplanned impairment programs. Preplanned impairments shall be authorized by the impairment coordinator. Before authorization is given, a designated individual shall be responsible for verifying that all of the following procedures have been implemented: 9. When alteration requires modification of a portion of a fire -protection system, the remainder of the system shall be kept in service. 10. When it is necessary to take a fire -protection system, or portion thereof, out of service for repair, the repair shall be completed immediately and the system returned to full service. HOA.734555.1 80 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 80 of 175 901.7.7 Obstruction to fire protection equipment. Unobstructed access to fire protection equipment shall be maintained at all times. The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to_ fire protection equipment. 901.7.8 Above -ground water control valve signs. Above -around water control valves used for water based fire protection systems, including private fire hydrant systems, shall have a permanent sign identifying areas or systems controlled. Signs shall be metal, painted white with red letters'a minimum of one -inch high with 3/16" stroke, and shall be permanently banded to the valve or permanently affixed to a wall. 901.7.9 Above -groundwater control valve supervision. Above -around water control valves used for water based fire protection systems, including private service mains and appurtenances, shall be mechanically supervised by locking the valve in the fully open position using a cable or chain and a non -case hardened lock, or by other approved means, when the valve is not electrically supervised. Detachable wrenches for post indicator valves shall be secured in place by the use of a non -case hardened lock. 901.7.10 Above -ground .water control valve identification. Above -ground water control valves used for water based fire protection systems -, including valves that are part of private service mains and appurtenances, shall be painted red on any exposed surfaces subject to rust or corrosion. Valve stems, coupling threads, operating mechanisms, sight windows, components or portions of the HOA.734555. Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 81 of 175 valve where the application of paint would violate the listing of the valve or hinder its operation shall not be painted. 901.7.11 Clear space around above -ground water control valves. A 3 -foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of above -ground water control valves used for water based fire protection systems, including private fire hydrant systems, except as otherwise required or approved. SECTION 74. Section 903.1.1.2 is hereby renumbered and amended to read as follows: 903.1.2 Occupancies in fire hazard severity zones and in the Malibu -Santa Monica Mountains or San Gabriel Southface areas. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every occupancy which is newly constructed or which is modified, reconstructed, or remodeled by adding 50 percent or more of the floor area of the existing occupancy, within any 12 -month period, where the occupancy is located in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone and in the Malibu -Santa Monica Mountains or the San Gabriel Mountains Southface Areas, as defined in Appendix M. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Occupancies located in the San Gabriel Mountains Southface Area and which are located three miles or less from the closest existing or planned Los Angeles County Fire Station capable of supporting firefighting resources, are exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement. Travel distances shall be measured by the most direct route on streets or roads accessible to fire department apparatus. HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 82 of 175 2. Occupancies modified, reconstructed, or remodeled by adding 50% percent or more of the floor area of the existing occupancy, where the total floor area of the occupancy after the modification, reconstruction., or remodel is less than 51000 square feet (465 m 2), are exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement. 3. Detached priyategarages, sheds, and agricultural buildings less than 200 square feet (19 m 2) in area and separated from other structures by a minimum of 6 feet (.1829 mm), ars exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement. 4. Detached gazebos, pergolas, and carports open on two or more sides, that are separated from other structures by a minimum of 6six feet (1829 mm) are exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement. 5. Detached U-3 occupancies, separated from other structures by a minimum of 6six feet (1829 mm), built entirely out of non-combustible materials, and with no combustible storage, are exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement. For the purposes of this subsection, "planned Los Angeles County Fire Station" means a fire station, approved by the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County, that will be developed within 5five years from the date of building permit application for the subject development. The 8board of &supervisors finds it necessary to impose these requirements upon the issuance of a building permit because a failure to do so would place the residents of the subdivision or the immediate community, or both, in a condition perilous to their health, or safety, or both. HOA.734555.1 M Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 83 of 175 SECTION 75. Section 903.2.11.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 903.2.11.3 Buildings 54% fele'* ^M moreover three stories in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Airport control towers. 2. nran nnr-kin t c+r, int, ,rmsguiidin s used exclusively as open parkiM 3. Occupancies in Group F-2. SECTION 76. Section 903.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 903.4.2 Alarms. One exterior approved audible device shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system in an approved location. Such sprinkler water -flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. One exterior approved visual device shall be provided to indicate the location of the interior annunciator in an approved location; Where a building fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Interior v -Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be required except when required by Section 907. HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 84 of 175 SECTION 77. Section 903.7 is hereby added to read as follows: 903.7 Buildings four or more stories. In multi -story buildings that are four or more stories, including any basement levels, the following devices shall be provided for the automatic fire sprinkler system at each floor level within an exit stairway enclosure: . 1. Indicating control valve. 2. Water flow detector with an alarm bell. 3. Drain valve. 4. Inspector's test valve with sight gauge. SECTION 78. Section 905.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following locations: 1. In every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor level above or below grade. Hose connections shall be located at nn intormorlinta flnnr the main stair landing , unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. See Section 909.20.2.3 of the California Building Code for additional provisions in smokeproof enclosures. SECTION 79. Section 905.5.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 905.5.3 Class II system 1 -inch hose. a 1%0 W%A %of 9%04 of *WF%O %A 19%0 V V W%A %.%0 W%O %Ased ins: hei-se statar- - - - "aht-hazard ne-a-i manoies UfhaF HOA.734555.1 E`er • Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 85 of 175 Class 11 interior wet standpipes shall be equipped with a 1'/2 inch valve, no more than 140 feet of lined hose, and an approved fog nozzle in each story, includingthe basement or cellar of the building, and located not less than 3 feet nor more than 5 feet_ above the floor. Where combination standpipes are installed, the 1'/2 inch outlet system may be supplied from the combination system with a 2 -inch connecting line. SECTION 80. Section 945.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 905.6.1 Protection. Risers and laterals of Class III standpipe systems shall be protected as required for Class I systems in accordance with Section 905.4.1. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, risers and laterals which are not located within an enclosed stairway or pressurized enclosure need not be enclosed within fire -resistive construction. 2. Laterals for Class II outlets on Class III systems need not be protected. SECTION 81. Section 905.9 is hereby amended to read as follows: 905.9 Riser shutoff vvalve supervision and drain. Each individual riser must be equipped with an indicating valve at its base and an approved valve for- draininq_Valves, controlling water supplies shall be supervised in the open position so that a change in the normal position of.the valve will generate a supervisory signal at the supervising station required by Section 903.4. Where a fire alarm system is provided, a signal shall also be transmitted to the control unit. HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 86 of 175 SECTION 82. Section 907.1.2.1 is hereby renumbered to read as follows: 907.4.x:7_ obstruction of fire alarm equipment. Fire alarm initiating devices, alarm notification appliances., and annunciators shall not be concealed from view, obstructed, or impaired in any manner. SECTION 83. Section 910.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 910.1 General. Where required by this code or otherwise installed, smoke and heat vents or mechanical smoke exhaust systems and draft curtains shall conform to the requirements of this section. Exceptions: 4—.Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and it commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. SECTION 84. Section 910.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 910.2 Where required. Smoke and heat vents shall be installed in the roofs ofd buildings or portions thereof occupied for the uses set forth in Sections 910.2.1 through 910.2.2. HOA.734555.1 87 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 87 of 175 Exception: In those occupied portions of a building where the upper surface of the story is not a roof assembly, mechanical smoke exhaust in accordance with Section 910.4 shall be an acceptable alternative. 910.2.1.1 Group S= Buildings and portions thereof containing a basement level enclosed parking garage exceeding 12,000 square feet (1108 m sq.). SECTION 85. Section 919.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: 910.4 Mechanical smoke exhaust. When approved by the fire code official, engineered mechanical smoke exhaust shall be an acceptable alternative to smoke and heat vents. Mechanical smoke exhaust systems provided for basement level enclosed parking garages shall meet the performance criteria required by the fire code official. SECTION 86. Section 912 is hereby amended to read as follows: 912.1 Installation. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.6. 912.2.1 Visible location. Fire department connections shall be located on the street address side of buildings, Within 150 feet (via vehicular access) of HOA.734555.1 :: Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 88 of 175 an accessible public fire hydrant, and as close to the street curb face as possible, fully visiblel and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the fire chief. Fire department connections shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from the structure. When this distance cannot be achieved, a minimum two-hour fire resistive wall shall be provided for the structure with no openings in the wall, 25 feet in either direction from the fire department connection. 912.4 Signs. A metal sign with raised letters at least one inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes, or fire pump connections. Such signs shall read: AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS or STAND PIPES or TEST CONNECTION or a combination thereof as applicable. The sign shall indicate the street addresses of buildings the fire department connection serves. Where the fire department connection does not serve the entire building, a -signs shall be provided indicating the portions of the building served. For a system where the required pumping pressure is greater than 150 psi, the sign shall indicate the required pumping pressure. 912.7 Identification. Fire department connections shall be painted red on any exposed surfaces subject to rust or corrosion. Coupling threads, operating mechanisms, sight windows-,- components, indows, components, or portions of the valve where the application of paint would violate the listing of the valve or hinder its operation shall not be painted. M HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 89 of 175 912.8 .,_ Breakable caps or plugs. A fire hose coupling that is part of a fire department connection shall be provided with a protective breakable cap or plug. Missing or damaged breakable caps or plugs shall be replaced. SECTION 87. Section 914.9.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 914.9.1 Spray booths. Spray booths shall be provided with automatic fire sprinkler system protection when the spray booth is located in a portion of a building that is protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system. SECTION 88. Section 1007.9.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 1007.9.1 Signage for high-rise buildings. Signs shall be posted in a conspicuous place on every floor of the high-rise building and elsewhere as required by the fire department. Such signs shall include the heading: "IN CASE OF FIRE OR EMERGENCY DO NOT USE ELEVATORS" and 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 and contrasting color. Exception: Occupant evacuation elevators installed in accordance with section 403.6.2 of the Building Code. HOA.734555.1 Me Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 90 of 175 SECTION 89. Section 1025.1.2 is hereby renumbered and amended to read as follows: IN " 2 5.'' a 403.4 Ground seats. When more than X88300 loose chairs are used in close proximity in connection with p Isew- e-eif assear n blypublic assemblage events, chairs shall be fastened together in groups of not less than three. Exceptions: 1 The bonding of chairs shall not be required when tables are provided for use for dining or similar purposes. 2. The bonding of chairs shall not be required when the placement and location of such chairs will not obstruct any required exit or any line of egress toward required exits and is approved by the fire code official. SECTION 90. Section 1107.9 is hereby amended to read as follows: 1107.9 Helistops for high-rise buildings. An approved helistop shall be provided on the roof of any high-rise building hereinafter constructed. It shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Los Angeles County Building Code and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. w • w r w rr • T M� s HOA.734555.1 91 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 91 of 175 TT . . 1107.10 Helistops in fire hazard severity zones. 107.10.1 Surface. When required by the fire code official, a graded 100' x 100' pad shall be covered with reinforced concrete, with a minimum depth of 6 inches, capable of supporting 42,000 pounds. '1'1"'E%FR .a 1.Ifto'1107.10.2 Hydrant. When required by the fire code official, a fire hydrant shall be installed adjacent . to the graded pad as approved by the fire code official. H 0%FN a°%a . 1107.10.3 Access. When required by the fire code official, a fire apparatus access road shall be provided in accordance with Section 5034. SECTION 91. Section 1304.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: 1304.4 Electrical grounding. Artificial lighting in areas containing dust -producing or dust -agitating operations shall be by electricity with wiring and electrical equipment installed in accordance with TV-11"Ille- 12-17-ethe COB Inty.Electrical Code. Machinery and metal parts of crushing, drying, pulverizing, and conveying systems shall be electrically grounded in accordance with Title " of the GnolutatyElectrical Code. Static electricity shall be removed from machinery and other component parts by permanent grounds or bonds or both. The design and installation of such grounds shall be in accordance with approved standards. HOA.734555.1 92 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 92 of 175 SECTION 92. Section 1412.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 1412.2 Fire hose. R, loi,;e- for -a- heeck asWhen required by the fire code official, approved fire hoses with attached nozzles, shall be maintained ready for immediate use at #-#ea construction or a demolition site. Such hoses and nozzles shall be connected to an approved source of water. a Where a public or a private fire hydrant is permitted to be used as a source of water, the fire hose connection to the fire hydrant shall not impede the fire department from immediate access or use of the hydrants. SECTION 93. Section 1504.4. is hereby amended to read as follows: 1504.4 Fire Protection. Spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire - extinguishing system complying with Chapter 9. Protection shall also extend to exhaust plenums, exhaust ducts,. and both sides of dry filters when such filters are used. Spray booths shall be.provided with automatic fire sprinkler system protection when the spray, booth is located in a portion of a building that is protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system. SECTION 94. Section 1508.5 is hereby amended to read as follows: 1508.5 Sources of ignition. Smoking shall be prohibited and NO SMOKING signs shall be prominently displayed in compliance with Section 310.3 in areas where organic peroxides are stored, mixed, or applied. Only non -sparking tools shall be used in areas where organic peroxides are stored, mixed, or applied. H OA.734555.1 93 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 93 of 175 SECTION 95. Section 1910 is hereby added to read as follows: SECTION 1910 STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE IDLE PALLETS 1910.1 General. Storage of combustible idle pallets shall be in accordance with this section. 1910.2 Storage location. Pallets shall be stored outside or in a separate building designed for pallet storage unless stored indoors in accordance with Section 1910.3. 1910.3 Indoor storage. Pallet storage in a building used for other storage or other purpose shall be in accordance with the provisions for high -hazard commodity high -piled combustible storage contained in Chapter 23. Exception: When indoor storage does not exceed 6 feet (1.8 m) in height and the aggregate volume of all stored pallets does not exceed 2,500 cubic feet (70.8 m). 1910.4 Outdoor storage. Pallets stored outside shall be stored in accordance with Table 1910.4.1 and Table 1910.4.2 and Sections 1910.5 and 1910.6. 1910.5 Outdoor pile dimensions. Pallet stacks shall not exceed 15 feet (4.6 m) in height nor shall cover an area greater than 500 square feet (46.5 m). Pallet stacks shall be arranged to form stable piles. Piles shall be separated by a minimum of 8 feet (2.5 m). Piles shall be a minimum of 10 feet (3.1 m) from property lines. HOA.734555.9 94 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 94 of 175 1910.6 Fire department access. Fire department access roadways shall be provided and maintained, in accordance with Section 503. Table 1910.4.1 Required Clearance Between Outside Idle Pallet Storage and Other Yard Storage Pile Size Minimum Distance, in feet (m) Under 50 pallets 20 (6.1 rn 50-200 pallets 30 (9.2 m) Over 200 pallets 50(15.2 m Table 1910.4.2 Required Clearance Between Outside Idle Pallet Storage and Structures HOA.734555.1 95 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 95 of 175 Minimum distance of wall from storage, i.n feet (m) Wall Construction Under 50 50 to 200 Over 200 Pallets Pallets Pallets Mason or concrete with no 0 0 15 4.6 m openings HOA.734555.1 95 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 95 of 175 Masonry with wired glass in openings, outside sprinklers and 0 10 3.1 m 20 6.1 m 1 -hour doors Masonry with wired or plain lass, 10 3.1 m 20 6.1 m 30 9.2 m g outside sprinklers, and 314 -hour doors Wood or metal with outside - utside103.1m 10 (3.1 m 206.1m 309.2m sprinklers Wood, metal, other 20 6.1 m 30 9.2 m 50(15.2 m) SECTION 96. Section 2301.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2301.2 Permits. A permit shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6. Prior to approval of storage racks, a building permit is required in occupancies regulated by this chapter. Proof of all required permits and all engineeringcalculations must be provided to the fire code official upon request. The approved permit must be kept on the premises and be available at all times for inspection by the fire code official. SECTION 97. Table 2306.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 96 of 175 footnote a. When automatic sprinklers are required for reasons other than those in Chapter 23, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high -piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 2307 and 2308. footnote b. For aisles, see Section 2306.9. footnote c. Piles shall be separated by a minimum of 96 -inch aisles complying with Section 2306.9. SECTION 98. Section 2306.7.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2306.7.1 Types of vents. Smoke and heat vents shall be approved and shall be labeled to indicate compliance with nationally recognized standards. .Smoke and heat vents shall be operated automatically by activation of any one of the following: 1. An approved fixed -temperature heat -responsive device rated between 100 and 200° F (56 and 111 ° C) above estimated ambient temperatures. If a fire sprinkler system is provided, the fixed -temperature heat -responsive device shall also be a minimum of one temperature rating higher than the sprinkler heads. With ESFR H OA.734555.1 97 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 97 of 175 sprinkler systems, the fixed -temperature heat -responsive device shall also be a minimum two temperature ratings higher than the sprinkler heads up to 360° F, 2. An approved rate -of -rise device, or 3. Approved heat -sensitive glazing designed to shrink and drop out of the vent opening. The heat -responsive device shall be listed and labeled. Smoke and heat vents shall have the capability of being opened by an approved exterior manual operation. SECTION 99. Section 2308.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.2.2 Racks with solid shelving. Racks with solid shelving having an area greater than 32 square feet (3 m2)1 measured between approved flue spaces at all four edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance with this section. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Racks with mesh, grated, slatted, or similar shelves having uniform openings not more than 6 inches (152 mm) apart, comprised of at least 50 percent of the overall shelf area, and with approved flue spaces are allowed to be treated as racks without solid shelves. 2. Racks used for the storage of combustible paper records, with solid shelving, shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. 3. In buildings with ESFR fire sprinkler protection, the storage racks shall not utilize solid, slatted, or other types of shelving that obstructs sprinkler water penetration down through the racks, unless allowed per NFPA 13. HOA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 98 of 175 SECTION 100. Section 2404.21 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2404.2.1 Combustible vegetation. Combustible vegetation that could create a fire hazard shall be removed from the area occupied by a tent or membrane structure, and from areas within 30 feet (9144 mm) of such structures. When a tent or membrane structure has a :capacity of 10 or more people, combustible :vegetation shall be removed from areas within 50 feet of such structures. When a tent or membrane structure is located in a hazardous fire area, combustible vegetation shall be removed from areas within 50 feet from such structures or from areas within up to 200 feet from such structures when required by the fire code official. SECTION 101. Section 2601.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2601.3 Restricted areas. Hot work shall only be conducted in areas designed or authorized for that purpose by the personnel responsible for a Hot Work Program. Hot work shall not be conducted in the following areas unless approval has been obtained from the fire code official: 3. Areas with readily ignitable materials, such as storage of large quantities of bulk sulfur, baled paper, cotton, lint, dust, or loose combustible materials, or wildfire risk areas. HOA.734555.1 99 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 99 of 175 SECTION 102. Section 2701.5 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2701.5 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.6 and 105.7. When required by the fire code official, permittees shall apply for approval to permanently close a storage, use or handling facility. Such application shall be submitted at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling of . hazardous materials. The fire code official is authorized to require that the application be accompanied by an approved facility closure plan in accordance with Section 2701.6.3. A unified program facility permit shall be required for hazardous materials handlers, hazardous waste generators, or on-site treatment of hazardous waste in accordance with Chapters 12.50, 12.52, and 12.64 of the County Code. Unified program facility permits, if required, shall be obtained prior to the issuance of any fire code permit required by this code. A permit shall be required for tank vehicles or railroad tank cars to remain on a siding indoors or outdoors, at the point of delive while connected for transfer operations. Transfer operations shall be in accordance with DOT requirements and this SECTION 103. Section 2701.5.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 2701.5.1.1 Hazardous materials business plan. Each application for a permit for businesses handling or storing hazardous materials at anytime during the year exceeding 55 gallons, 500 pounds, or 200 cubic feet shall include a hazardous materials business plan (HMBP). The location of the HOA.734555.1 100 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 100 of 175 HMBP shall be posted adjacent to permits when an HMBP is provided. The HMBP shall include a facility site plan designating the following: 1. Storage and use areas. 2. Maximum amount of each material stored or used in each area. 3. Range of container sizes. 4. Locations of emergency isolation and mitigation valves and devices. 5. Product conveying piping containing liquids or gases, other than utility - owned fuel gas lines and low-pressure fuel gas lines. 6. On and off positions of valves for valves which are of the self -indicating type. 7. Storage plan showing the intended storage arrangement, including the location and dimensions of aisles. The plans shall be legible and approximately to scale.. Separate distribution systems are allowed to be shown on separate pages. SECTION 104. Section 2701.5.1.2 is hereby added to read as follows: 2701.5.1.2 Application. Each application for a permit required by this Chapter shall include a hazardous materials business plan (HMBP) in accordance with Chapter 12.64 of Title 12 of the Los Angeles County Code. HOA.734555.1 101 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 101 of 175 SECTION 105. Section 2701.5.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 2701.5.2.1 Hazardous materials disclosure. A chemical inventory prepared in accordance with Chapter 12.64 of Title 12 of the Los Angeles County Code shall be considered the equivalent of the Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) discussed in Section 2701.5.2. SECTION 106. Section 2701.5.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows: 2701.5.2.2 Health hazardous materials division authoritv. The provisions of Chapter 27 of this code may be enforced by any duly authorized technician, health hazardous materials division staff, or fire code official of this department. SECTION 107. Section 2701.5.2.3 is hereby added to read as follows: 2701.5.2.3 Reporting. Every business shall comply with the reporting requirements as set forth in Chapter 12.64 of Title 12 of the Los Angeles County Code. SECTION 108, Section 2701.5.2.4 is hereby added to read as follows: 2701.5.2.4 Notification. The fire code official and the HHMD shall be notified immediately when an unauthorized discharge becomes reportable under state, federal, or local regulations. SECTION 109. Section 2701.5.3 is hereby renumbered to read as follows: 2701.5.3.2.5 California accidental release prevention program. Every business shall comply With the requirements as set forth in Chapter 12.64 of Title 12 of the Los Angeles County Code. HoA.734555.1 102 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 102 of 175 SECTION 110. Section 2701.5.4 is hereby renumbered to read as follows: 2701.x. 5.2.6 Emergency information. Hazardous materials business plans, risk management prevention programs, and hazardous materials inventory statements shall be posted in -an approved location and immediately available to emergency responders. The fire code official may require that the information be posted at the entrance to the occupancy or property. SECTION 111. Section 2702.1 is hereby amended to add in alphabetical order as follows: 2702.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for purposes of this chapter, Chapter 28 through 44 and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein. ASSESS. Shall mean any activity taken to determine health and safety'risks to the general public or the environment. CONSOLIDATED CONTINGENCY PLAN. Shall mean a document setting out an organized, planned, and coordinated course of action to be followed in case of afire, explosion, or release of hazardous substance, which could threaten human health or the environment. DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL (DTSC). Shall mean the Department of the California Environmental Protection Agency that is responsible for implementing hazardous waste regulations in California. HOA.734555.1 103 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 103 of 175 EPA ID NUMBER. Shall mean a number issued by DTSC and used to track hazardous waste from point of origin to its final disposal. Provisional numbers are issued for special circumstances such as a spill if the facility does not have a permanent number. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Those chemicals or substances which are physical hazards or'health hazards as defined and classified in this chapter, whether the materials are in usable or waste condition. Hazardous materials mixtures are those substances that contain one percent or more of a hazardous ingredient, or one tenth of one percent of a carcinogen. This definition includes, but is not limited to, those hazardous wastes, hazardous materials, and extremely hazardous wastes listed in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, section 66261.126, Appendix X. HAZARDOUS WASTE. Shall mean a waste, or combination of wastes, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics poses a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed. HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTROL LAW. Shall mean the state law which implements a cradle to grave management system found in the California Health and Safety Code. HOA.734555.1 104 Ord. 516 Exhibit. B Page 104 of 175 _HEALTH HAZARDOUS, „MATERIALS, DIVISION (HHMDj, Shall mean a part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District) or Los Angeles County Fire Department, Prevention Services Bureau, that is responsible for re_ ulating hazardous materials business plans and chemical inventories, hazardous waste generators, on-site treators of hazardous waste, risk management plans for responding with hazardous materials squads to emergency incidents involving hazardous materialsz supervising clean up of on-site and containment facilities, and for declaring emergency response scenes safe for re-entry. UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE. Shall mean a release or emission of materials in a manner which does not conform to the provisions of this code or applicable public health and safety regulations. This shall mean any spilling, leaking releasing, leaching, emptying, dumping, or disposing of a hazardous material/waste into the environment, unless permitted by a regulatory agency. UNIFIED PROGRAM. Consolidates six environmental programs regarding the management of hazardous waste, hazardous materials, and underground storage tanks under one managements stem. UNIFIED PROGRAM FACILITY PERMIT. Shall mean a consolidated permit issued pursuant to section 25284 of the Health and Safety Code and Division 4 of Title 11 of the County Code relating to the underground storage of hazardous materials; Chapter 12.52 of the County Code relating to the generation or handling of hazardous HOA.734555.1 105 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 105 of 175 waste or extremely hazardous waste; Chapter 12.64 of the County Code relating to handling of hazardous materials or acutely hazardous materials; and those city codes or resolutions related to the unified program elements administered by those cities as participat g agencies to the Los Angeles County Certified Unified Program Agency. WASTE. Shall mean a material that has been used or for whatever reason can or will no longer be used for its intended purpose, or has- been discarded and not specially excluded by Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.5. SECTION 112. Section 2703.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2703.2.1 Design and construction of containers, cylinders, and tanks. Containers, cylinders, and tanks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with approved standards. Containers, cylinders, tanks and other means used for containment of hazardous materials shall be of an approved type. Pressure vessels shall comply with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Tank vehicles and railroad tank cars shall be used in accordance with Section 2705. SECTION 113. Section 2703.2.5 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2703.2.5 Empty containers and tanks. Empty containers and tanks previously used for the storage of hazardous materials shall be free from residual material and vapor as defined by DOTn, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)., or other regulating authority or maintained as specified for the storage of the hazardous material. Containers larger than five gallons in capacity shall be marked with the date they have been emptied and shall be reclaimed, reconditioned, or HOA.734555.1 106 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 106 of 175 remanufactured within one year of being emptied. Containers which previously held acute or extremely hazardous materials are considered empty if the container has been triple --rinsed and the rinsate managed as a hazardous waste. If the activity does not qualify for an exemption, the activityay require a permit to treat on site. SECTION 114. Section 2703.3.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2703.3.1.2 Preparation. The consolidated contingency plan of the Unified Program of the hazardous material business plan shall be prepared and maintained. Copies shall be on site and submitted every three years to the fire department as reguired by the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6, .95, Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventor SECTION 115. Section 2703.3.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2703.3.1.3 Control. When an unauthorized discharge caused by primary container failure is discovered, the involved primary container shall be repaired or removed from service. Any waste generated as a result of the unauthorized. discharge must be disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulations pertaining to hazardous waste. If the facility does not have an EPA ID number it must obtain a temporary ID number from DTSC prior to disposal. SECTION 116. Section 2703.3.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2703.3.1.4 Responsibility for cleanup. The person, firm, or corporation responsible for an unauthorized discharge shall institute and complete all H OA.734555.1 107 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 107 of 175 actions necessary to remedy the effects of such unauthorized discharge, whether sudden or gradual, at no cost to the jurisdiction. When deemed necessary by the fire code official, cleanup may be initiated by the fire department or by an authorized individual or firm. Costs associated with such cleanup shall be borne by the owner, operator, or other person responsible for the unauthorized discharge._ Upon termination of cleanup activities, the HHMD emergency operation section of the fire department must be contacted to assess cleanup measures and to clear the site for re -occupancy or reuse. SECTION 117. Section 2703.5 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2703.5 Hazard Identification signs. Unless otherwise exempted by the fire code official, visible hazard identification signs as specified in NFPA 704 for the specific material contained shall be placed on stationary containers and above- ground tanks and at entrances to locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used, or handled in quantities requiring a permit and at specific entrances and locations designated by the fire code official. Each building that stores, handles, or dispenses a hazardous material shall be consmcuously posted with the overall occupancy hazard by using the NFPA 704 placard system for any product or waste that has a three or higher rating in any category or is a special hazard. SECTION 118. Section 2703.9.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2703.9.1.1 Fire department liaison. Responsible persons shall be designated and trained to be liaison personnel for the fire department. These persons shall aid the fire department in preplanning emergency responses and identifying the HOA.734555.1 M11:1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 108 of 175 locations where hazardous materials are located, and shall have access to Material Safety Data Sheets and be knowledgeable in the site's emergency response procedures. These persons shall be identified as the emergency coordinator with 24- hour contact numbers in the business plan as required by the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code Division 20, Chapter 6.95, Article 1, Business and A ■--a e SECTION 119. Section 2703.11.3.8 is hereby amended to read as follows.- 2703.11.3.8 ollows: 2703.11.3.8 Floors. Floors shall be in accordance with Section 2704.12. Floors shall be level and impervious. SECTION 120. Section 2705.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: . 2705.1 General. Use, dispensing., and handling of hazardous materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Section 2703.1 shall be in accordance with Sections 2701, 2703,. and 2705. Use, dispensing., and handling of hazardous materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Section 2703.1 shall be in accordance with Sections 2701 and 2703. Tank vehicles and railroad tank cars shall not be used as a means of hazardous materials storage. Indoor unloading or transfer operations from tank vehicles or railroad tank cars shall be in accordance with Section 2705.2. Outdoor unloading or transfer operations shall be in accordance with Section 2705.3. HOA.734555.1 109 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 109 of 175 SECTION 121. Section 2705.1.11.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 2705.1.11.1 Bulk plant or terminal. Gases or liquids having a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 shall not be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car into the cargo tank of another tank vehicle or tank car. EXCEPTION: In an emergency, gases or liquids having a hazard rating of 3 or 4 may be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car to the cargo tank of another tank vehicle or tank car when approved by the fire code official. SECTION 122. Section 3301.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3301.2.Perm its . The fee for issuance of a permit under this section shall, in all cases, be twelve dollars ($12.00). Incases 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. Permits shall be re uired as set forth in Section 105.6 and -reg lated in accordance with this section. 3301.2.1 Fees. As reguired by California Health and Safety Code section 12105, a permit for the storage of explosives shall not be issued until after the payment of a fee of ten dollars ($10.00), unless the quantity of explosives is 100 pounds or less, in which case the fee shall be two dollars ($2.00). The permit fee shall be equally divided and deposited into the treasury of the County of Los Angeles and into the State Treasures HOA.734555.1 110 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 110 of 175 SECTION 123. Section 3301.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3301.3 ' ' Fireworks. ... . . •• • MOM • w __ L�l� i� l l� l l l t \! l�-j t! [�1���� �7�7 !J �L�l 1'�rl�l��7�1 �J 1��J �' �� i ■ 1� 1,�7 ■ [� I [r1��1 L♦ l l iwJ'lt'A W ■ ►rl� The possession, manufacture, storage,, sale, handling_, and use of fireworks are prohibited. Exceptions: 1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed by State law. 2. Manufacture, assembly, and testing of fireworks as allowed by State law. 3. The use of fireworks for fireworks displays as allowed in Title 19 California Code of Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 6 — Fireworks. 4. The possession, storage, sales, handling, and use of California State Fire Marshal classified safe and sane fireworks as allowed by state law and local ordinance in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 12541.1. 5. Retail sales and use of California State Fire Marshal classified snap caps or party popper pyrotechnic devices. HOA.734555.1 111 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 111 of 175 SECTION 124. Section 3301.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3301.4 Model rockets and experimental high. power rockets. 1ep Nino 6.0 e f9 Iho a. orcdwam �Athia-h a-nnt=;M onn*• The storage, handlings and use of a model rocket or an experimental high power rocket shall be in accordance with Title 19 California Code of Regulations, Chapter 6. The storage, handling, and use of a model rocket or an experimental high power rocket shall be in accordance with NFPA 1122, NFPA 1125, or NFPA 1127 for fire and life safety matters not regulated by State law. HOA.734555.1 112 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 112 of 175 SECTION 125. Section 3308.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3308.1 General. Fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in theatrical and group entertainment productions shall comply with this California Code of Regulations Title 19 , Division 1, Chapter 6 — Fireworks and this Chapter. Additionally, firework displays and pyrotechnics before a proximate audience shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 1123 or NFPA 1126 for fire and life safety matters not regulated by State law. SECTION 126. Section 3310 is hereby added as follows: 3310. ,.. Seizure„ of explosives, explosive materials, and fireworks. The fire code official is authorized to remove or cause to be removed or disposed of in an approved manner, at the expense of the owner, explosives, explosive materials, or fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored, possessed, or used in violation of the chapter. Seizure shall be conducted in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 12350 through 12355 and 12721 through 12724. SECTION 127. Section 3404.2.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3404.2.6.1 Waste control. Waste liquids shall be kept in a sump, tank, or receptacle approved for this purpose. The waste must be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5, Hazardous Waste Control. HOA.734555.1 113 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 113 of 175 SECTION 128. Section 3404.2.8.3 is hereby added to read as follows: 3404.2.8.3 Secondary containment. Vaults shall be substantially liquid tight and there shall be no backfill around the tank or within the vault. The vault floor shall drain to a sump. For pre -manufactured vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified as part of the listing provided by a nationally_ recognized testing laboratory. For field -erected vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified in an approved manner. Secondary containment shall be provided for new installations of underground tanks and existing tanks with a breach in integrity. SECTION 129. Section 3404.2.9.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3404.2.9.1.1 Required foam fire protection systems. �nlh©n1 %0 1 9 rans 1irod a a • MAI, a a a a • • • a • a ■ a • a. a • • All •'s ff•ymjj • • • • a • • • • • a a • a a • • a • a • • a • • a • • ,. • • • • • a a � a • w ► � � � . . � � � � a r � � - • � � = • _ i jai �a a s • • • a •a lamb a a• a •• a • • a . • w . . f5 1 9 %09%.A16%.V%A IN %AW16IW9 V 1 %.0 W .A,,... Fa , 6 %. ws e, r ir %-si Iml I No IN a, Ir c%41 e NV41 gG e.P a #,.-a- 4. �nnno�orr_.iJ {��i }�o fro n��� �ff�ni�l nn MA�+iM/'Y .�r� i �r�� �c.� �.+I �vr�i+a* pro 1�.+�.+r� HOA.734555.1 114 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 114 of 175 . a, lods in he stored- denre of nrevate > > 7 finnnrm4hin ;no loci m .All above -ground tanks exceeding 1,500 square feet of liquid surface area used for the storage of Class I or Class 11 flammable liquids shall be provided with foam, fire protection. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Tanks with floating roofs for storage of crude oil exceeding 1,500 square feet of liquid surface area and less than 12,300 square feet of liquid surface area shall have foam fire protection oniyfor the seal area. 2. Floating roof tanks or pressure tanks operating at or above 1 -pound -per square inch gauge. SECTION 130. Section 3404.2.9.6.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3404.2.9.6.1.3 Location of tanks storing boilover liquids. Above -ground tanks for storage of liquids with boilover characteristics shall be located in accordance with Table 22.4.1.4 of NFPA 30. Shell to shell spacing between tanks shall not be less than the diameter of the largest tank. SECTION 131. Section 3406.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3406.4 Bulk plants or terminals. Portions of properties where flammable and combustible liquids are received by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, or tank vehicles and which are stored, transferred, or blended in bulk for the purpose of HOA.734555.1 115 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 115 of 175 distributing such liquids by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, tank vehicles, or containers shall be in accordance with Sections 3406.4.1 through 3406.4.10:4. SECTION 132. Section 3406.5.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3406.5.1.1 Location. Bulk transfer and process transfer operations jr shall be conducted in approved locations. Tank cars shall be unloaded only on private sidings or railroad -siding facilities equipped for transferring flammable or combustible liquids. Tank vehicle and tank car transfer facilities shall be separated from buildings, above -ground tanks, combustible materials, lot lines, public streets, public alleys,, or public ways by a distance of 26100 feet ( 30480 mm) for Class I liquids and 4-525 feet 4 7620 mm) for Class 11 and III liquids measured from the nearest position of any loading or unloading valve. Buildings for pumps or shelters for personnel shall be considered part of the transfer facility. SECTION 133. Section 3406.5.1.19 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3406.5.1.19 Liquid transfer. Class 1, II, or III liquids shall be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car only into an approved atmospheric tank or approved portable tank, except as provided in Sections .3406.5.4.4 through 3406.5.4.6. SECTION 134. Section 3804.4 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3804.4 Multiple LP -gas container installation. Multiple LP -gas container installations with a total water storage capacity of more than 180,000 gallons (681 300 L) [150,000 -gallon (567 750 L) LP -gas capacity] shall be subdivided into groups containing not more than 180,000 gallons (681300 L) in each group. Such HOA.734555.1 ifile Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 116 of 175 groups shall be separated by a distance of not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm), unless the containers are protected in accordance with one of the following: Where one of these forms of protection is provided, the separation shall not be less than 25 feet (7620 mm) between container groups. At LP -gas multi -container installations, the aggregate capacity of the containers shall be used to determine minimum distances to the buildings or adjoining property lines. SECTION 135. Section 3804.6 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3804.6 Container orientation. Unless special protection is provided and approved by the fire code official, LI'-- as containers ' Qas-shall be oriented so that the longitudinal axes do not point toward other �t-r LP- as containers, vital process equipment, control rooms, loading stations, or flammable liquid storage tanks. SECTION 136. Section 3806.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 3806.1 Attendants. Dispensing of LP -gases shall be performed by a qualified attendant. Self-service LP -Gas dispensing open to the public is prohibited. SECTION 137. Section 4604.17.7 is hereby added to read as follows: 4604.17.7 Maintenance. Fire escapes shall be kept clear and unobstructed at all times and shall be maintained in good working order. SECTION 138. Section 4605 is hereby added to read as follows: 4605 Requirements for outdoor operations. HOA.734555.1 117 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 117 of 175 4605.1 Tire storage yards. Existing tire storage yards shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Sections 4605.1.1 and 4605.1.2. 4605.1.1 Access to piles. Access roadways shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of any point in the storage yard where storage piles are located, at least 20 feet (6096 mm) from any storage pile. 4605.1.2 Location within piles. Fire apparatus access roads shall be located within all pile clearances identified in Section 2505.4 and within all fire breaks required in Section 2505.5. SECTION 139. Section 4607.1.1 is hereby renumbered to read as follows: N-.%Ov&v 5 ^'.''. 0 04807.1.1 Fire safety officers/advisors. When in the opinion of the fire code official, it is necessary for the preservation of life or property, due to the hazardous nature of an event, production, operation, or function, the fire official shall require the owner or lessee to employ or cause the employment of one or more approved fire safety officers or advisors to be on duty at such place during the hazardous activity. SECTION 140. Section 4611.9 is hereby renumbered and amended to read as follows: AJr'WIRI ' .9"811.9 Fire department access. Required emergency vehicle access shall be maintained as er. The. ini!UM ♦ahliched in 'A 7 7 h•411 h� r,nr+irti aril •tet nil ♦irnas Section 50 _V I %.aa,,. nta+nw Any deviations are subject to approval by the fire code official. HaA.734555.1 118 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 118 of 175 SECTION 141. Section 4801.3 is hereby amended to add in alphabetical order as follows: 4801.3 Definitions s • • COMMERCIAL STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION includes all activity attendant to the staging. or shooting of commercial still photography production to create single or multiple photographs for sale or use for a commercial purpose. r r • SECTION 142. Section 4803.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 4803.2 Additional permits, A permit shall be required for: 1. Use of pyrotechnic special effects 2. Open flames 3. Flammable or combustible liquids, gases, and dust 4. Hot work 5.. Presence of motor vehicles within a building 6. Any additional permits, including motion picture, commercial, and television productions, as required by the fire code official as determined in Section 105.6 of this code. HOA.734555.1 119 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 119 of 175 SECTION 143. Section 4803.4 is hereby added to read as follows: 4803.4 Permit fees. Permit fees for permits required by Section 4803.2 and Section 105.6 shall be collected for the issuance of the following permits: 1. Motion picture, television, commercial, and related productions filming. The permit fee shall be two hundred eighty-two' dollars ($282.00). 2. Motion picture, television, commercial, and related production filming -- Fuel-dispensing trucks and vehicles. The annual permit fee shall be two hundred twenty three dollars ($223.00). 3. Motion picture, television, commercials, and related production filming — Pyrotechnics and special effects. The permit fee shall be two hundred eighty-eight dollars ($288). 4. Commercial still photography production outside of an approved production facility and where the on-site cast and crew numbers fifteen (15) or more persons. The permit fee shall be two hundred seventy seven dollars ($277).. SECTION 144. Section 4902.1 is hereby amended to add in alphabetical order as follows: 4902.1 General. For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows: H OA.734555.1 120 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 120 of 175 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN is a document prepared for a specific project or development proposed for a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. It describes ways to minimize and mitigate potential for loss from wildfire exposure. The Fire Protection Plan shall be in accordance with this eChapter. When required by the IdanfNI ire code official for the purposes of granting modifications, a fire protection plan shall be submitted. FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN. A fuel modification plan shall consist of a set of scaled plans that includes a plot plan showing fuel modification zones indicated with applicable assessment notes a detailed landscape plan, and an irrigation lan. A fuel modification plan submitted for approval shall be prepared by a state licensed landscape architect, state licensed landscage;contractor, a landscape designer, or an individual with expertise acceptable to the forestry division of the fire department. FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES are geographical areas designated pursuant to California Public Resources Codes Ssections 4201 through 4204 and classified as Very High, High, or Moderate in State Responsibility Areas or as Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones designated pursuant to California Government Code HOA.734555.1 121 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 121 of 175 9sections 51175 through 51189. See Appendix M for the designations within the County of Los Angeles. The California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 1280 entitles the maps of these geographical .areas as "Maps of the Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the State Responsibility Area of California. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA is a geographical area identified by the state as a "Fire Hazard Severity Zone" in accordance with the Public Resources Code Ssections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Ssections 51175 through 51189, or other areas designated by the iorimiLos Angeles County Fire Department to be at a significant risk from wildfires. See article 86B for the applicable reference sections of the Government Code and the Public Resources Code. SECTION 145. Section 4905.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:. 4905.2 Construction methods and requirements within established .limits. Within the limits established by law, construction methods intended to mitigate wildfire exposure shall comply with the wildfire protection building construction requirements contained in the �+ .Los Angeles County Building Code including the following: 1. �' Los Angeles County Building Code Chapter 7A, 2. 'Los Angeles County Residential Code Section R327 3. California Building Standards Code, Reference Standards Code Chapter 12-7A 4. and this chapter. HOA.734555.1 122 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 122 of 175 SECTION 146. Section 4907.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 4907.1 General. Defensible space will be maintained around all buildings and structures in State Responsibility Area (SRA) as required in Public Resources Code 4290 and "SRA Fire Safe Regulations" California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Section 1270. Buildings and structures within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones of a Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) shall maintain defensible space as outlined in Government Code 51175 — 51189, Chapter 3 of this code and any local ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction. SECTION 147. Section 4908 is hereby added to read as follows: 4908 FUEL MODIFICATION 4 4908.1 Fuel modification plan in fire hazard severity zones. A fuel modification plan shall be submitted and have preliminary approval prior to any subdivision of land and have final approval prior to the issuance of a permit for any permanent tent, yurt, trailer, or other structure used for habitation, to the issuance of a permit for any structure that changes occupancy classification from a non R to R type occupancy, and new construction, remodeling, modification, or reconstruction of: (1) any enclosed structure over 120 square feet; (2) any structure enclosed on three sides or more and greater than or equal to 200 square feet; and (3) any structure greater than or equal to 400 square feet, where such remodeling, modification, or reconstruction increases the square footage of the existing structure or footprint by 50. percent or more within any 12 -month period, and where the tent, yurt, trailer, HOA.734555.1 123 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 123 of 175 structure, or subdivision is located within areas designated as a Fire Hazard Severity Zone within the State Responsibility Areas or Very High Hazard Severity Zone within the Local Responsibility areas, applicable Hazard Zone maps, and Appendix M of this code at the time of application. Every fuel modification plan shall be reviewed by the forestry division of the fire department for defensible space, reasonable fire safety, and compliance with Sections 325.2.1, 325.2.2, 325.10, and 503.2.1 of this code, the Fire Departments Fuel Modification Guidelines, and California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, subchapter 2. After such final plan has been approved by the forestry division of the fire department, a signed and notarized copy of the provided Covenant and Agreement and or previously reviewed and approved association CC&R's that include the necessary fuel modification information shall be recorded at the registrar-recorder/county clerk's office and a copy given to the Fuel Modification Unit prior to site inspection and release. The fuel modification inspection ensures compliance with applicable requirements of this code, the Building Code, Section 701A.5 (Vegetation management compliance), and the Residential Code, Section R327.1.5 (Vegetation management compliance). An on-site inspection must be conducted by the forestry division of the fire department and a final release issued by the forestry division prior to a certificate of occupancy being granted by the building code official. 4908.1.1 Plan modification. Any modification to an approved fuel modification landscape plan or addition to a structure that affects the approved zones of an approved fuel modification plan must be H OA.734555.1 124 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 124 of 175 reviewed and approved by the Fuel Modification Unit of the fire department prior to installation of landscaping or issuance of a construction permit by the building code official for such an addition. 4908.1.2 Penalties. An owner of a property found to be in non-compliance with the fuel modification requirements shall be subject to an administrative fine (Section 327) and applicable liens or assessments as allowed by the provisions of Title 1, Chapter 1.25 of the County. Code and this code. Failure to comply with this code is punishable as a misdemeanor and subject to additional enforcement proceedings, including corrective measures which shall be done at .the owners expense in accordance with Section 325. 4908.2 Appeals. Any person who disagrees with any decision related to fuel modification plans may file a written appeal with the chief of the forestry division. The chief of the forestry division will adjudicate all policy interpretations relevant to fuel modification plan requirements and serve as the final authority in the appeals process. 4908.3 Fuel modification plan check fee schedule. A plan check fee shall be payable to the fire department,. upon the submission of any fuel modification plan, landscape plan, or irrigation plan for review and approval by the fire department. For the purpose of this section, any tent, yurt, or trailer subject to fuel modification plan review will be considered a structure and fees will be based on the intended use. The amount of the plan check fee, for each such plan, shall be calculated in accordance with the following: HOA.734555.1 125 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 125 of 175 $407.00 for barns, garages-, accessory structures; or $678.00 for new residential, commercial, or industrial structures less than 2,500 square feet in total area, or additions/modifications to existing residential, commercial, or industrial structures which increase the total square footage or footprint by 50 percent or more and which addition/modification or occupancy type change does not exceed 2,500 square feet in total area, or $678.00 for parcel maps/ lot splits of 4 or fewer parcels; or $1,356.00 for new residential, commercial, or industrial structures greater than 2,500 square feet in total area, or additions/modifications to existing residential, commercial, or industrial structures which increase the total square footage or footprint by 50 percent or more and which addition/modification or occupancy type change exceeds 2,500 square feet in total area, or $1,356.00 for tentative tract maps - preliminary plan approval; or $2,711.00 for tract maps containing 5 to 20 lots — final plan approval; or $4,067.00 for tract maps containing more than 20 lots -final plan approval. Section 4908 is applicable to all unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County, to all cities that are a part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District -of Los Angeles County, and to all cities that contract with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County for services and adopt Section 4908 as part of their fire code. The fees in this Section 4908.3 shall be reviewed annually by the fire department. Beginning on July 1, 2008, and thereafter on each succeeding July 1, the amount of each fee shall be adjusted as follows: calculate the percentage movement between HOA.734555.1 126 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 126 of 175 March of the previous year and March of the current year in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Riverside areas, as published by the United States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics. The adjusted fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar; provided, however, notwithstanding any of the above, no fee shall exceed the cost of providing the service for which the fee is collected. SECTION 148. Chapter 50 --AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS is hereby added to read as follows: 50 AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS 5001 SCOPE. Automobile wrecking yards shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 50. For rubbish handling operations, see Chapters 3 and 13. 5002 DEFINITION 5002 Limited Application. For the purpose of Chapter 50, certain terms are defined as follows: MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS are liquids which are flammable, combustible, or hazardous materials, such as crankcase fluids, fuel, brake fluids, transmission fluids, radiator fluids, and gear oil. This definition does not include liquids which are permanently sealed, such as hydraulic fluid within shock absorbers. 5003 PERMITS Permits to operate automobile wrecking yards are required. See Section 105.6.45. HOA.734555.1 4 127 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 127 of 175 5004 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS Fire apparatus access roads shall be constructed and maintained throughout the site in accordance with Section 503 of this code. Aisles or passageways shall be provided so as to allow fire department hose streams to reach all stored items and material. 5005 WELDING AND CUTTING Welding and cutting operations shall be in accordance with Chapters 26 and 30 of this code. 5006 HOUSEKEEPING Combustible rubbish accumulated on the site shall be collected and stored in approved containers, rooms, or vaults of noncombustible materials. Combustible vegetation, cut or uncut, shall be removed when determined by the fire code official to be a fire hazard. 5007 FIRE PROTECTION Offices, storage buildings, and vehicles used for site operations shall each be provided with at least one portable fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 4-A: 40-13: C. When required by the fire code official, additional portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in specific use areas in accordance with Section 906. 5008 TIRES Tires shall be stored on racks in an approved manner or shall be piled in accordance with Chapter 25 and Sections 315.3 and 4605. HOA.734555.1 128 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 128 of 175 5009 BURNING OPERATIONS The burning of salvage vehicles and salvage or waste materials shall be in accordance with section 307 and federal, state, or local air quality control regulations. 5010 MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 5010.1 General. The storage, use, and handling of motor vehicle fluids and hazardous materials, such as those used to operate air bags and electrical systems, shall be in accordance with Section 5010 and Chapters 22, 27 and 34. 5010.2 Motor vehicle fluids. Motor vehicle fluids shall be drained from salvage vehicles when such fluids are leaking. Storage and handling of motor vehicle fluids shall be done in an approved manner. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored and handled in accordance with Chapters 22, 27, and 34. 5010.3 Mitigation for vehicle fluid leaks. Supplies or equipment capable of mitigating leaks from fuel tanks, crankcases, brake systems, and transmissions shall be kept available on site. Single -use plugging, diking, and absorbent materials shall be disposed of as hazardous waste and removed from the -site in a manner approved by federal, state, or local requirements. 5010.4 Lead -acid batteries. Lead -acid batteries shall be removed from salvage vehicles when such batteries are leaking. Lead -acid batteries that have been removed from vehicles shall be stored in an approved manner. HOA.734555.1 129 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 129 of 175 SECTION 149. Chapter 51—INFRACTIONS is hereby added to read as follows: 51 INFRACTIONS 5101.1 Offenses deemed infractions. In accordance with Section 109.3, the violation of the following sections or subsections shall be infractions: Section Offense 303.1 – 303:9 Asphalt kettles 304.1 -304.1.3 Waste combustibles 304.2 Combustible waste rubbish— storage 305.2 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources 310.4 Removal "No smoking" sign 315.2.2.1 Stairway storage under 503.4 Obstructing access roadway 505.1 Address identification 507.5.4 – 507.5.5 Obstruction of fire hydrants 507.5.6 Physical protection – fire hydrants 507.5.7 Fire fighting water source markers 507.5.8 Identification – private fire hydrant 507.5.9 Private fire hydrant caps or plugs 507.5.13 Identification – above ground water control valves HOA.734555.1 130 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 130 of 175 605.5 Electrical extension cords 901.7 Failure to notify fire department 901.11 Signs — above ground water control valves 901.12 Locks -- above ground water control valves 906.1 — 906.1.0 Fire extinguishers 912.4 Sign — Fire department connection 912.7 Identification - Fire department connection 912.8 Breakable caps or plugs -fire department connection 1007.9 Exit doors identification 1008.1.9.1 Door--- locking devices 1103.2 "No Smoking" signs within aircraft hangers 1208.4 Fire extinguisher dry cleaning plant 1208.5 No smoking signs dry cleaning plant 1503.2.7 Welding warning signs 1503.4 Operations and maintenance 1503.4.3 Metal waste cans for rags and waste 1504.7.8.5 Filter disposal 1505.3.4 Dip tank covers 1505.4.2 Portable fire protection equipment 1506.5 Maintenance-- powder coating 1507.1 Maintenance electrostatic apparatus HOA.734555. 131 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 131 of 175 1507.5.2 Signs-- "Dangerous" 1508.5 Sources of ignition (organic peroxides) 1605.1 Housekeeping fruit ripening room 1903.3.1 Lumber yards housekeeping 1903.3.1.1 Lumber yards----- weeds 2211.2.2 Waste oil storage 2403.12.6.1 Exit sign illumination 2404.21 Vegetation removal 2703.5 Hazardous materials signage 2703.7.1 No smoking signs hazardous materials 2704.11 Combustible materials clearance hazardous materials storage 2705.3.8 Combustible materials--clearance--hazardous materials use 3003.4 Markings compressed gases 3003.5 Security compressed gases 3401.6 Maintenance and operating practices flammable and combustible liquids 3404.2.3.1 "No smoking" sign 3404.3.3.4 Empty containers 3807.2 "No smoking" signs LPG container 3807.3 Combustible material--clearance--LPG container HOA.734555.1 132 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 132 of 175 4503.2 Open flame device— boat or marina 4503.4 Rubbish containers --marina 4504.4 Portable fire extinguishers --marinas 4604.3 Sign illumination 4811.9 Fire Dept. access --motion picture production locations 4811.12 Blocked or obstructed fire hydrants and appliances 4811.13 Failure to provide fire extinguishers at production sites 5004 Auto wrecking yards-- fire access 5101.2 Penalties for infractions. Every violation determined to be an infraction is punishable by a fine not to exceed $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second, $500 for the third, and $500 for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year. Each such violation is a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which such violation is committed or allowed to continue. For the purposes of this section a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a'conviction. SECTION 150. Chapter 52 --CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CODE is hereby added to read as follows: 52 CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CODE 5201 Fire Code. Title 32 (Fire Code) of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference at this point as if set forth at length herein as the Fire HOA.734555.1 133 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 133 of 175 Code for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District). A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code has been filed in the executive office of the board of supervisors and shall be at all times maintained by the executive office for use and inspection by the public. 5202 Areas regulated. The District finds and declares that the District Fire Code does not occupy the whole area of any subject matter regulated or covered therein except where the District Fire Code expressly states its intent to occupy the whole area of any subject matter regulated or covered therein. Thus, in enacting this ordinance, it is not the intent of the District to preempt or otherwise nullify any other local ordinance containing different standards and protections. 5203 Applicability. Except as provided in California Health and Safety Code section 13869.7, the District Fire Code shall apply to, and be enforceable in, all areas, including cities, served by the District. SECTION 151. Appendix B, Section 13104.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: B104.2 Area Separation. Portions of buildings which are separated by fire walls without openings, constructed in accordance with the 'Los Angeles County Building Code, are HOA.734555.1 134 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 134 of 175 allowed to be considered as separate fire -flow calculation areas. Fire barriers or fire partitions cannot be used to create separate fire -flow calculation areas. SECTION 152. Appendix B, Section B105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: B105.1 one .family dwellings. The minimum fire -flow family dwellings having afire -flow calculation area which requirements for on does not exceed 3,600 square feet (344.5 m2) shall be as follows: 1. For dwellings located on a lot of one acre or more, which are not located in a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the fire -flow shall be 750 gallons per w minute (2839 L/min) for a duration of two hours and public hydrants shall be spaced not more than 600 feet apart. 2. For dwellings located on a lot less than one acre, which are not located in a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the fire -flow shall be 1250 gallons per minute (4732 L/min) for a duration of two hours and public hydrants shall be spaced not more than 600 feet apart. 3. For dwellings located on a lot of one acre or more in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the fire -flow shall be 1000 gallons per minute (3785.4 L/min) for a duration of two hours and public hydrants shall be spaced not more than 600 feet apart. 4. For dwellings located on a lot less than one acre in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severitv Zones, the fire -flow shall be 1250 gallons per minute HOA.734555.1 135 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 135 of 175 (4731.8 L/min) for a duration of two hours and public hydrants shall be spaced not more than 600 feet apart.% . Fire -flow and flow duration for one -family dwellings having a fire -flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet (344.5 m2) shall not be less than that specified in Table 8105.1. Exception: For one -family dwellings having a fire -flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet (344.5 m2}, aA reduction in required fire -flow of u_p to 50 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building -is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 of this code. The resulting fire -flow shall not be less than 1,000 qallons oer minute for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B 105.1. SECTION 153. Appendix B, Section 13105. 1.1 is hereby added to read as follows: 13105.1.1 Two-family dwellings: The minimum fire -flow requirements for two-family dwellings having a fire -flow' calculation area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet (344.5 m2) shall be 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/min). Fire -flow and flow duration for two-family dwellings having a fire -flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet (344.5 m2) shall not be less than that specified in Table B 105.1. Exception: A reduction in required fire -flow of up to 50 percent, as approved, is allowed for two-family dwellings when the building is provided with an approved HOA.734555.1 136 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 136 of 175 automatic sprinkler in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 of this code. The resulting fire - flow shall not be less than 2,000 gallons per minute for the prescribed duration as specified in Table 13105.1. SECTION 154: Appendix B, Section 13105.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 13105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire -flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table 13105.1. EXCEPTION: A reduction in required fire -flow of up to 7-550 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire - flow shall not be less than 1, 50.02.000 gallons per minute (5678 L/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table 13105.1. SECTION 155. Appendix B, Section 8105.3 is hereby added to read as follows: 8105.3 Mobile home parks. �■� r..r...�r ■ �r.r r i i ■ i .rrrn■a�ir■wai The required fire -flow for mobile home parks located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be 4,000 gallons per minute (15141.6 L/min) for a duration of two hours and with public hydrant spacing of not more than 600 feet apart. For recreational buildings located within a mobile home park, the fire -flow and duration shall be according to the fire -flow calculation area set forth in Table 13105.1. For mobile HOA.734555.1 137 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 137 of 175 home parks not located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the required fire - flow shall be 1250 gallons per minute (4731.8 L/min) for a duration of two hours and with public hydrant spacing of not more than 600 feet apart. SECTION 156. Appendix B, Section 13105.4 is hereby added to read as follows: 13105.4 Land subdivision projects. For the subdivision of undeveloped land, due to the undetermined building size and type of construction, the required fire -flow shall be 5,000 gallons per minute ('18927 L/min) for a duration of five hours with public hydrant spacing of 300 feet. The required fire -flow for the subdivision of land consisting of lots having existing structures shall be in accordance with Table 13105.1 for fire -flow and duration. SECTION 157. Appendix C, Section C102.2 is hereby added to read as follows: C102.2 Location on street. Public hydrants shall be required on both sides of the street whenever streets have raised median center dividers that make access to hydrants difficult, cause time delays, and/or creates an undue hazard as determined by the fire code official. SECTION 158. . Appendix C, Section C105.2 is hereby added to read as follows: 0105.2 One -Family Dwelling. For one -family dwellings, fire hydrants shall be spaced no more than 600 feet apart. For urban properties with more than one dwelling unit per acre, no portion of lot HOA.734555. 1 138 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 138 of 175 frontage should be more than 450 feet via .vehicular access away from a public hydrant. For non -urban properties less than one dwelling unit per acre, no portion of a structure shall be farther than 750 feet away via vehicular access from a properly spaced public hydrant that meets the required fire -flow. C1 05.2.1 Cul-de-sac hydrant location. When cul-de-sac depth exceeds 450' (residential) or 200' (commercial), hydrants shall be required at mid -block. Additional hydrants will be required if hydrant spacing exceeds specified distances. C105.2.2 Buildings other than one -family dwelling units. For all occupancies other than one -family dwellings, including commercial, industrial, multi -family dwellings, private schools, institutions, fire hydrant spacing shall be 300 feet. No portion of lot frontage shall be more than 200 feet via vehicular access from a public hydrant. No portion of a building shall exceed 400 feet via vehicular access from a properly spaced public hydrant. SECTION 159. Appendix C, Section 0106 is hereby added to read as follows: - C106 On-site hydrants. When any portion. of a proposed structure exceeds the allowable distances from a public hydrant, via vehicular access, on-site hydrants shall be provided. The spacing distance between on-site hydrants shall be 300 to 400 feet. All on-site fire hydrants shall have, at a minimum, a fire -flow of 1,250 gallons per minute at 20 psi for a duration of two hours. If more than one on-site fire hydrant is required, the fire -flow shall HOA.734555.1 139 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 139 of 175 be in accordance with Table B105.1. All on-site hydrants shall be installed a minimum of 25 feet from a structure or protected by a two-hour firewall. Exception: For fully sprinklered multi -residential structures, on-site hydrants may be installed a minimum of 10 feet from the structure. SECTION 160. Appendix K is hereby added to read as follows: APPENDIX K - ROOF OBSTRUCTIONS K10'1.1 Scope This appendix shall apply to the design, construction, and installation of all solar photovoltaic systems, roof gardens, and landscaped roofs when located on the roof of a building. Exception: Buildings that are four or more stories in height and protected with an approved automatic fire extinguishing system throughout. Non -habitable structures include, but are not limited to, shade structures, private carports, solar trellises, etc. K101.2 Permits. The fire code official shall review and approve the installation of roof solar photovoltaic systems, roof gardens, landscaped roofs on building that obstruct more than 50 percent or 10,000 square feet of the total roof surface area of a building prior to the building code official issuing a permit for the installation for such roof obstructions. See Section 105.7 for required construction permits. HOA.734555.1 140 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 140 of 175 K101.3 Required construction document information. All roof top installations submitted for approval shall include the following: Site plan to scale depicting the following: Dimensions of the building Location of all structures on site. Street address of building. Access from street to building. Location of roof top solar arrays, gardens, or landscaped areas. Location of disconnects. Location of signage. Location of required access paths. Northern reference Roof and Elevation plan showing the following: Array or landscape placement. Roof ridge lines. Eave lines. Equipment on roof. Vents, skylights, roof hatches, etc. Location and wording of all markings, labels and warning signs. Building photographs that may be useful in the evaluation of the garden, landscaping, or array placement. HOA.734555.1 141 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 141 of 175 K102.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this appendix, certain terms are defined as follows: ACCESS PATHWAY. A required walking pathway that is designed to provide emergency access to firefighters. ARRAY. An uninterrupted section of solar photovoltaic panels or modules or a group of interconnected sub -arrays. GRID. The electrical system that is on the service side of the electric meter. Designation of ridge, hip, and valley does not apply to roofs with 2 -in -12 or less pitch. All roof dimensions are measured to centerlines. INVERTER. A device used to convert direct current (DC) electricity from the solar system to alternating current (AC) electricity for use in the building's electrical system or the grid. LANDSCAPED ROOF. Vegetative landscaping located on the roof of a building that utilizes growing media and structures or containers to support the growth of vegetation. ROOF ACCESS POINT. An area that does not require ladders to be placed over building openings (i.e., windows, vents, or doors), and that are located at structurally strong points of building construction and in locations where ladders will not be obstructed by tree limbs, wires, signs, or other overhead obstructions. ROOF GARDEN. A garden located on the roof of a building that utilizes growing media and structures or containers to support the growth of vegetation. HOA.734555.1 142 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 142 of 175 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM. A system of component parts that receives sunlight and converts it into electricity. SUB -ARRAY. Uninterrupted sections of solar photovoltaic panels interconnected into an array. TRAVEL DISTANCE. The walking distance between two points. VENTING CUT-OUT. Section(s) in an array that are designed to accommodate emergency ventilating procedures. K103.1. Solar photovoltaic systems. The requirements of Section K103 apply to all solar photovoltaic systems installed on the roofs of buildings regardless of system size or if used for residential or 4 commercial purposes. Roof solar photovoltaic systems shall be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with Sections K103.2 through K103.5.3. K103.2 Marking. Photovoltaic systems shall be marked. Marking is needed to provide emergency responders with appropriate warning and guidance with respect to isolating the solar electric system. This can facilitate identifying energized electrical lines that connect the solar panels to the inverter, as these should not be cut when venting for smoke removal. Materials used for marking shall be weather resistant. UL 969 shall be used as a standard for weather rating (UL listing of markings is not required). K103.2.1 Electrical system main service disconnect marking. The main electrical service disconnect on a building shall be marked. HOA.734555.1 143 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 143 of 175 K103.2.1.1 Cane- and two-dwellinq unit residential buildings. The marking shall be placed within the main service disconnect. Exception: If the main service disconnect is operable with the service panel closed, then the marking shall be placed on the outside cover. K103.2.1.2 Commercial and industrial buildings. The marking shall be placed adjacent to the main service disconnect in a location clearly visible from the location where the lever is operated. K103.2.1.3 Marking content and format. Marking content and format shall be as follows. 1. Marking content: "CAUTION: SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONNECTED" 2. Red background 3. White lettering 4. Minimum 318" letter height 5. All capital letters 6. Arial or similar font, non -bold 7. Reflective weather resistant material suitable for the environment (durable adhesive materials must meet this requirement) K103.2.2 Photovoltaic circuits marking. Photovoltaic circuit marking is required on all interior and exterior photovoltaic DC circuit conduit, raceways, enclosures, cable assemblies, and junction boxes .to alert firefighters to avoid cutting them. Marking shall be placed every 10 feet, at turns, and HOA.734555.1 144 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 144 of 175 above and/or below penetrations, and at all photovoltaic circuit combiner and junction boxes. K103.2.2.1 Marking content and format. Marking content and format shall be as follows. 1. Marking content: "CAUTION: SOLAR CIRCUIT" 2. Red background 3. White lettering 4. Minimum 3/8" letter height 5. All capital letters G. Arial or similar font, non -bold 7. Reflective weather -resistant material suitable for the environment (durable adhesive materials must meet this requirement) K103.2.3 Inverter marking. No markings are required for the inverter unless the inverter is used also as a required remote electrical disconnect. K103.2.4 Remote electrical disconnect marking. Marking shall be located immediately next to the remote electrical disconnect control as follows: 1. Marking content: "CAUTION: SOLAR CIRCUIT DISCONNECT" 2. Red background 3. White lettering 4. Minimum 3/8" letter height . H OA.734555.1 145 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 145 of 175 5. All capital' letters 6. Arial or similar font, non -bold 7. Reflective weather -resistant material suitable for the environment (durable adhesive materials must meet this requirement) K103.3 Remote electrical disconnect. Photovoltaic circuits shall be equipped with a means for remote electrical disconnect located downstream from the. photovoltaic array at the point where the photovoltaic circuit first enters the structure, or at another approved location. The manual control to operate the remote electrical disconnect shall be located within five feet of the building's main electrical panel. The remote electrical disconnect shall be listed and meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Exceptions: 1. Photovoltaic circuits contained in rigid or electrical metallic tubing running between the array combiner box and the main electrical panel which are entirely exterior to the building need not be equipped with a means of remote electrical disconnect other than the disconnects intrinsic to the system. 2. Photovoltaic circuits contained in rigid or electrical metallic tubing running between the array combiner box and the main electrical panel that run through the interior of the building when installed a minimum of 18" below the roof assembly when measured parallel to the surface of the roof. HOA.734555.1 146 -Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 146 of 175 K103.4 Access pathways and emergency ventilation. Access and spacing requirements shall be provided in order to ensure firefighter access to the roof, provide access pathways to specific areas of the roof, provide for venting cut-out areas, and to provide emergency egress from the roof. For the purpose of access pathways and emergency ventilation, designation of ridge, hip, and valley does not apply to roofs with 2 -in -12 or less pitch. All roof dimensions are measured to centerlines. ' K103.4.1 Alternative materials and methods. Alternative materials and methods per Section 104.9 for access pathways or venting cut-outs may be requested for approval by the fire code official due to: 1. Unique site specific limitations 2. Alternative access opportunities (as from adjoining roofs) 3. Ground level access to the roof area in question 4. Other adequate venting cut-out opportunities when approved by the fire code official. 5. Adequate venting cut-out areas afforded by panel set back from other roof top equipment (for example: shading or structural constraints may leave significant areas open for ventilation near HVAC equipment.) 6. Automatic ventilation device. 7. New technology, methods, or other innovations that ensure adequate fire department access pathways and ventilation opportunities. H OA.734555.'1 147 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 147 of 175 K103.4.2 One- and two -dwelling unit residential buildings access pathways and ventingcut-outs. Access pathways and venting cut-outs for one and two dwelling unit residential buildings shall be provided as per Sections K103.4.2.1 though K103.4.2.4. K103.4.2.1 Hip roof layout. Solar modules shall be located in a manner that provides one three (3') foot wide clear access pathway from the eave.to the ridge on each roof slope where solar modules are located. The access pathway shall be located at a structurally strong location on the building, such as a bearing wall. K103.4.2.2 Single roof ridge. Solar modules shall be located in a manner that provides two three (3') foot wide access pathways from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where solar modules are located . K103.4.2.3 Roof hips and valleys. Solar modules shall be located no closer than one and one half (1.5') feet to a hip or a valley if modules are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley. If the solar modules are to be located on only one side of a hip or valley, that is of equal length then the panels may be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley. K103.4.2.4 Venting cut-out areas. Solar modules shall be located no higher than three (3') feet below the ridge. HOA.734555.1 148 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 148 of 175 K103.4.3 commercial and industrial buildings and multi - residential buildings containing three or more, dwelling units required access pathways and venting cut-outs. Access pathways and venting cut-outs for commercial and industrial buildings and multi -residential buildings containing three or more dwelling units shall be provided as accordance with Sections K103.4.3.1 through K103.4.3.2.6. Exception: If the fire code official determines that the roof configuration is similar to that found in single and two -dwelling unit residential buildings, the design requirements found in Section K103.4.2 may be utilized. K103.4.3.1 Array dimension. Arrays shall be no greater than 150 feet by 150 feet in distance in either axis. K103.4.3.2 Access pathways. Access pathways shall be established in the design of the photovoltaic system installation. Access pathways shall be provided in accordance with Sections K103.4.3.2.1 through K103.4.3.2.5. K103.4.3.2.1 Access pathways per19 imeter of the roof. There shall be a minimum six (6') foot wide clear perimeter around the edges of the roof . Exception: If either axis of the building is 250 feet or less, there shall be a minimum four (4') feet wide clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. HOA.734555.1 149 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 149 of 175 K103.4.3.2.2 Access pathwav location. The center line axis of access pathways shall run on structural members or over the next closest structural member nearest to the center lines of the roof. K103.4.3.2.3 Access pathwav center line, The center line axis of access pathways shall be provided in both axis of the roof. K1,03.4.3.2.4 Access Pathway alignment. Access pathways shall run in a straight line, shall be not less than four (4) feet in width, and shall provide not less than four (4') feet of clearance around skylights, ventilation hatches, or roof standpipes. KI43.4.3.2.5 Access Pathway around roof access hatches. Access pathways shall provide not less than four (4') feet of clearance around roof access hatches with at least one not less than four feet (4') wide clear pathway to a parapet or roof edge. K103.4.3.2.6 Ventin cut-out areas. Venting cut-outs between array sections shall be either: 1. An access pathway eight (8') feet or greater in width. 2. An access pathway that is four (4') feet or greater in width and bordering on existing roof skylights or ventilation hatches. 3. An access pathway that is four (4) feet or greater in width and bordering four (4') feet by eight (8') feet venting cut-outs every twenty (20') feet on alternating sides of the access pathway. HOA.734555.1 150 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 150 of 175 K103.5 Location of conductors. Conduit, wiring systems and wiring raceways for photovoltaic circuits shall be provided in accordance with Sections K103.5.1 through K103.5.3. K103.5.1 Conductor location. Conduit, wiring systems, and wiring raceways shall be located as close as possible 'to the ridge or hip or valley and from the hip or valley as directly as possible to an outside wall to reduce trip hazards and maximize venting cut-out areas. K103.5.2 Conductors between sub arrays and DC combiner boxes. Conduit runs between sub -arrays and to DC combiner boxes shall use the design that minimizes the total amount of conduit on the roof by taking the shortest path from the array to the DC combiner box. The DC combiner boxes are to be located such that conduit runs are minimized in the pathways between arrays. K103.5.3 Conduit within enclosed spaces. To limit the hazard of cutting live conduit in venting operations, DC wiring shall be run in metallic conduit or raceways when located within enclosed spaces in a building and shall be run, to the maximum extent possible, along the bottom of load-bearing members. K104.1 Roof -gardens and landscaped roofs. - The requirements of Section K104 apply to all roof gardens and landscaped roofs regardless of size or.if used for residential and commercial purposes. Roof gardens HOA.734555.1 151 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 151 of 175 and landscaped roofs shall be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with Sections K104.2 through K104.3. K104.2 Access pathways and emergency ventilation. Access and spacing requirements shall be provided in order to ensure firefighter access to the roof, provide access pathways to specific areas of the roof, provide for venting cut-out areas, and to provide emergency egress from the roof. For the purpose of access pathways and emergency ventilation, designation of ridge, hip, and valley does not apply to roofs with 2 -in -12 or less pitch. All roof dimensions are measured to centerlines. K104.2.1 Alternative materials and methods. Alternative materials and methods per Section 104.9 for access pathways or venting cut-outs may be requested for approval by the fire code official due to: 1. Unique site specific limitations 2. Alternative access opportunities (as from adjoining roofs) 3. Ground level access to the roof area in question 4. Other adequate venting cut-out opportunities when approved by the fire code official. 5. Adequate venting cut-out areas afforded by panel set back from other roof top equipment (for example: shading or structural constraints may leave significant areas open for ventilation near MVAC equipment.) 6. Automatic ventilation device. HOA.734555.1 152 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 152 of 175 7. New technology, methods, or other innovations that ensure adequate fire department access pathways and ventilation opportunities. K104.2.2 one- and two -dwelling unit residential buildings. Installation of roof gardens and landscaped roofs on one and two -dwelling unit residential buildings shall be in accordance with Sections K104.2.2.1 through K104.2.2.3. K104.2.2.1 Hip roof design: Planted sections shall be located in a manner that provides a three (3') foot wide clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where the planted sections are located. The access pathway shall be located at a structurally strong location on the building such as a bearing wall. K104.2.2.2 Single ridge roof design: Planted sections shall be located in a manner that provides two three (3') foot wide access pathways from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where the planted sections are located. K104.2.2.3 Hips and valleys: Planted sections shall be located no closer than one and one half (1.5') feet to a hip or a valley if planted sections are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley. If the planted sections are to be located on only one side of a hip or valley that is of equal length then the planted sections may be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley. Planted sections shall not be located closer than three feet (3') below the ridge. HOA.734555.1 153 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 153 of 175 K104.2.3 Commercial and industrial buildings and multi - reside, tial buildings containing three or more dwelling units reguired access Pathways and venting cut-outs. Access pathways and venting cut-outs for commercial and industrial buildings and multi -residential buildings containing three or more dwelling units. Access pathways shall be provided in accordance with Sections K104.2.3.1 through K104.2.3.6. Exception: If the fire code official determines that .the roof configuration is similar to that found in single and two -dwelling unit residential buildings, the design requirements found in Section K104.2.2 may be utilized. K104.2.3.1 Planted dimension. Planted sections shall be no greater than 150 feet by 150 feet in distance in either axis. K104.2.3.2 Access pathwa : Access pathways shall be established in the design of the roof garden or landscaped roof installation. Access pathways shall meet the requirements of this section. K104.2.3.2.1 Access pathways- perimeter of the r= There shall be a minimum six (6') foot wide clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. Exception: If either axis of the building is 250 feet or less, there shall be a minimum four (4') feet wide clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. HOA. 734555.1 154 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 154 of 175 K104.2.3.2.2 Access pathway location. The center line axis of access pathways shall run on structural members or over the next closest structural member nearest to the center lines of the roof. roof. K104.2.3.2.3 Access pathway center line. The center line axis of the access pathways shall be provided in both axis of the K104.2.3.2.4 Access pathway alignment. Access pathways shall run in a straight line, shall be not less than four (4') feet in width, and shall provide not less than four (4') feet of clearance around skylights, ventilation hatches, or roof standpipes. K104.2.3.5 Access pathway around roof access hatches. Access pathways shall provide not less than four (4') feet of clearance around roof access hatches with at least one not less than four feet (4') wide clear pathway to a parapet or roof edge. K104.2.3.6 Venting cut-out areas. Venting cut-outs between planted sections shall be either: 1. An access pathway eight (8') feet or greater in width. 2. An access pathway that is four (4') feet or greater in width and bordering on existing roof skylights or ventilation hatches. 3. An access pathway that is four (4') feet or greater in width and bordering four (4') feet by eight (8') feet venting cut-outs every twenty (20') feet on alternating sides of the access pathway. HOA.734555.1 155 Ord. 516. Exhibit B Page 155 of 175 K104.3 Roof garden or landscaped., roof maintenance pian. The fire code official is authorized to require an approved maintenance plan for vegetation placed on roofs due to the size of the garden or landscaping area, or if materials and plants used may create a fire hazard to the building or exposures. SECTION 161. Appendix L, Section 1.1 is hereby added to read as follows: SECTION 1.1 DEFINITION RIFLE RANGE. Any indoor or outdoor firing, shooting, or target range established, maintained or operated for the discharge of a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun, or firearm. SECTION 162. Appendix L, Section 3 is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 3. Qualifications of Range Officer To qualify as a range officer, individuals shall demonstrate to the fire code official and chief law enforcement officer their knowledge of firearms and ammunition, including the general rules of safety and the provisions of this code relative thereto.inlifind rr Ing rre nfT111 r-er%c; o a oases a ..tali,of_flit-In e0o Individuals shall possess a valid certificate stating he or she is a gualified range officer. SECTION 163. APPENDIX M, Section 1 is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 1 Designation. Fire Hazard Severity Zones, as defined in Section .4- 4902.1 of this code, are hereby designated in those areas as specified in Sections 3 and 4 of Appendix M. See Chapter 449 . HOA.734555.1 156 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 156 of 175 SECTION 164. Appendix M, Section 3 is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 3 Designation of .Incorporated Cities. The following incorporated cities are designated as being located in the Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones: All that part of the incorporated areas of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County within the following: Agoura Hills, Azusa, Bradbury, Calabasas, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, Glendora, Hidden Hills, Irwindale, La Canada/Fiintridge, La Habra, La Mirada, Malibu, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, San Dimas, Santa Clarita, Walnut, Westlake Village, and Whittier. SECTION 165. Appendix M, Section 4 is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 4 Designation of Unincorporated Areas. The following unincorporated areas are designated as being located in the Fire Hazard Severity Zones: All that part of the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, unless otherwise indicated on the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map published by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, within the following: Angeles National Forest, City of Hidden Hills, Parcels between the City of Agoura Hills and the City of Calabasas, Santa Monica Mountains, Parcels South of the City of HOA.734555.1 157 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 157 of 175 Diamond Bar, Parcels North of the City of Whittier, San Dimas, Covina, West Covina, Parcels located East of the Cities of Covina and West Covina, Universal City, Parcels West of Rolling Hills, Baldwin Hills, Catalina Island, Claremont, Claremont Island, Glendora, Azusa, La Habra Heights, Whittier, West Hills and Valley Boulevard, the Malibu -Santa Monica Mountains Area, and the San Gabriel Mountains Southface Area. SECTION 166. Findings in Support of Adoption of More Restrictive Building Standards. The provisions of this ordinance contain various changes, modifications, and additions to the 2010 California Fire Code. Some of those changes are administrative in nature in that they do not constitute changes or modifications to requirements contained in the building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshall and published in the California Building Standards Code. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 189415, the Board of Supervisors hereby expressly finds and determines that all of the changes and modifications to requirements contained in the building standards published in the California Building Standards Code, contained in this ordinance, which are not administrative in nature, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions in the County of Los Angeles and in the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County. This expressed finding is supported and based upon the following more specific determinations: CLIMATIC - The County of Los Angeles is located in an area subject to climatic conditions with long periods of low humidity and hot weather, combined with HOA.734555.1 158 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 158 of 175 unpredictable seasonal high winds (Santa Ana wind conditions), resulting in increased exposure to fire risk. This combination of events creates an environment that is conducive to rapidly spreading fires. Control of such fires requires rapid response. With the time that is required to deal with potential obstacles from the wind, such as fallen trees, street lights, and utility poles, in addition to the time required to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs, the ability to respond rapidly is negatively impacted. Additionally, there is a significant increase in the amount of wind at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial -type fire fighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury. High winds will also cause burning embers to become airborne resulting in the rapid spread of a fire to nearby structures. Immediate containment of a fire is the only method by which it can be controlled during high wind conditions. In high fire severity Zones, a unique combination of low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation exists. GEOLOGICAL - The County of Los Angeles is located in the middle of the seismically active area identified as Seismic Zone 4. The viability of the public water system would be questionable at best after a major seismic event. Tall 'buildings would become vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of any available water to floors above the 55 -foot level. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create significant physical obstacles and logistical challenges. With the probability of strong aftershocks, there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors. HOA.734555.1 159 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 159 of 175 Geological conditions created by the numerous faults will result in increased fire danger to structures, delayed fire department response, and unique rescue challenges. Seismic events of sufficient magnitude will cause substantial damage to structures. These damages are likely to be accompanied by a substantial number of fires that may exceed the*fire department suppression capabilities. Accordingly, built-in fire suppression systems provide the only adequate measure to mitigate the potential hazards from and damage caused by such fires. The County of Los Angeles is subject to occasional severe rainstorms. The impacts from these rainstorms are exacerbated if hillside areas have been burned by wildland fires because significant mud and debris flows can occur. Mud and debris flows can impair.fire department access or delay response times if access roads are obstructed by mud or debris. TOPOGRAPHICAL - The topographical conditions of the County of Los Angeles includes many mountains, hills, and canyons which tend to accelerate the periodic high - velocity winds by means of a venturi effect. These canyon winds and the significant growth of vegetation of a combustible nature increase the fire danger. Additionally, long periods of dry, hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal winds (Santa Ana wind conditions) result in increased exposure to fire risk. The hillside areas have access roads that are narrow, steep, and contain many sharp curves, all of which makes timely response by large fire apparatus difficult. The specific sections of this code that constitute more restrictive building standards are identified in the table set forth below. The more restrictive building HOA.734555.1 160 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 160 of 175 standards contained in this code and identified in the table below shall be applicable only in those cities served by the District which have ratified the aforesaid sections in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 13869. Section Local Condition s Explanation an.d Findings p g Local amendment requiring brush clearance in order 304.1.2— Climatic and to maintain defensible space for fire operations that at . Vegetation Topographical ni ue_ is necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique climate and topographyto reduce risk of fire and to minimize the s readin of fire to structures. Prevents storage of combustible materials under stairways to help prevent fire in stairways from 315.2.2.1— preventing safe exit in event of fire. Necessary Storage under Climatic because of increased danger of fire in stairways Los Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions. Local amendment requiring brush clearance under electrical transmission lines in order to prevent fires 325-1.1— Climatic and caused by powerlines and to maintain defensible Support Topographical o ra P g P operations that is due to necessary space for fire op ry clearance Los Angeles County's unique climate and topography to reduce risk of fire and to minimize the spreading of fire to structures. Local amendment requiring clearance away from electrical transmission lines in order to prevent -fires 325.1.2— Climatic and caused by powerlines and to maintain defensible Line Topographical space for fire operations that is necessary due to clearance Los Angeles County's unique climate and topography to reduce risk of fire and to minimize the spreading of fire to structures. Local amendment requiring clearance of trees and other growth from aerial cables in order to prevent 325.1.3 — fires and to maintain defensible space for fire Self- Climatic and operations that is necessarydue to Los Angeleseles supporting ' Topographical unique County's uni climate and topography to reduce Y q P aerial cable risk of fire and to minimize the spreading of fire to structures. H OA.734555.1 161 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 161 of 175 HOA.734555. 162 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 162 of 175 Local amendment creating defensible space for fire 325.2.1 — Climatic and operations that is necessary due to Los Angeles Clearances Topographical i n rah r County's unique climate and topography y to educe risk of fire and to minimize the spreading of fire to structures. Local amendment -creating defensible space for fire Climatic and operations that is necessary due to Los Angeles 325.2.2— Topographical County's unique climate and topography to reduce Extra Hazard risk of fire, to minimize impacts of fire in fire hazard severity zone, and to reduce possibility of wildland fires spreading to structures. Local amendment requiring clearance of roadways 325.10— Climatic and to provide adequate access for firefighting Topographical a apparatus, to create defensible space for fire pp p .Roadway Clearance operations, and to reduce the possibility of wildland fires spreading to structures Necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique climate and to o ra h . Local amendment to require fire safety measures Climatic, including but not limited to water supply, firebreaks, Geological, and posting of fire watchers, access roads, restriction of Topographical activities during high fire hazard and other 326.7 — Fire conditions to maintain reasonable fire safety. protection Necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique facilities climate and topography to reduce risk of fire, to required reduce the possibility of wildland fires spreading to structures, and to minimize impacts of fire. Further necessary because risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Climatic and Local amendment to reduce the threat of fires by Topographical requiring spark arrestors on chimneys that is 1 2 2 - necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique . Chi Chimneys climate ntopographyto r duce risk of fire and to c ate a d e minimize impacts of fire. Such spark arrestors reduce the likelihood of embers exiting a chimney and igniting a fire. Local amendment requiring clearance of roadways 326.14— Climatic and to provide adequate access for firefighting Roadway Topographical apparatus, to create defensible space for fire Clearance operations, and to reduce the possibility of wildland fires spreading to structures Necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique climate and topography. HOA.734555. 162 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 162 of 175 HOA.734555.1 163 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 163 of 175 Provides for additional access requirements necessary because of terrain, climate or other factors that limit access. Necessary to ensure 503.1.2— Climatic, adequate response times due to the unique climatic Additional Geological, and and topographical conditions that increase the risk access Topographical of fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Requires unobstructed clearance to sky on fire apparatus access roads with exception for protected tree species. Necessary to prevent obstruction of access roads by tree limbs or other obstructions and Climatic, thus allow for quick response times to fires and 503.2.1— Geological, and other emergencies. Necessaryto ensure adequate uate Dimensions Topographical response times due to the unique climatic and topo raphical conditions that increase the risk of g fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Provides for more stringent width, turning radius and grade specifications for access roads to ensure 503.2-5- Climatic, access for fire apparatus. Necessary due to unique Dead -ends Geological, and climatic and topographical conditions that increase Topographical the risk of fires. Further necessary because risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. . Adds speed bumps to list of prohibited obstructions to fire apparatus access roads. Speed bumps reduce response times to fires and other 503.4— emergencies because fire apparatus have to slow Obstruction Climatic, down to pass over them or drive around them. of fire Geological, and Necessary to ensure adequate response times due apparatus Topographical to the unique climatic and topographical conditions access roads that increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. 503.4.1 — . Climatic, Requires fire code official approval to install traffic Traffic and Geological, calmingdevices. Such devices can reduce . calmingical Topographical � es to fres and other emergencies. response times g devices Necessary ryto ensure adequate response times due HOA.734555.1 163 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 163 of 175 HOA.734555.1 164 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 164 of 175 to the unique climatic and topographical conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. 503.7 — Fire protection in Requires additional fireprotection systems including recreational fire -flow and access, for recreational vehicle, vehicle parks, mobile home and manufactured housingarks ' mobile Climatic, sales lots, and storage lots. Necessary to ensure home, manu- Geological, and adequate water supply and access to such locations factured Topographical due to the unique climatic and topographical q housing conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire parks, sales hazard severity zones. Further necessary because lots, and risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of storage lots � earthquakes in . Los Angeles Count earth q g y Provides various design and location requirements for solar photovoltaic systems installed on roofs of buildings for residential and commercial structures. 504.5 —Roof . Climatic, Access and spacing requirements ensure firefighter top access Geological, and access to the roof, provide access pathways to and safety Topographical t-out specific areas of the roof, provide for venting cu areas, and to pr egress from the provide emergency g y g roof. Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to climatic and topographical conditions. - Requires a draft hydrant for swimming pools and Pool draft Pool draft spas located in the fire hazard severity zone in order p y system in fire Climatic, to provide a source of water to fight fires. Necessary hazard Geological, and g because of unique climatic and topographical q severity Topographical conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity zonesnecessary ry because Further zones. risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Provides posting- of sign to notify fire department of 507.5-10— draft hydrant for swimming pools and spas in fire Draft System Climatic, hazard severity zone. Necessary because of identification Geological, and at unique climatic and topographical conditions that sign Topographicali increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further necessary because risk of fire s increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. HOA.734555.1 164 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 164 of 175 HOA.734555.1 165 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 165 of 175 Prohibits obstruction of fire protection equipment. 901.7.7— Necessary because of unique climatic and Obstruction to Climatic, topographical conditions that increase the risk of fire protection Geological, and fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further equipment Topographical necessary because risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Provides signage requirements for water control 901.7.8— valves in order to facilitate fire fighter identification Above- Climatic, and use of said valves. in an emergency. Necessary ground water Geolo ical' g and because of unique climatic and topographical q control valve Topographical conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire signs hazard severity zones. Further necessary because y ry risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Provides clearance requirements for water control 901.7.11 — valves in order to facilitate fire fighter identification Clear space p around Climatic, and use of said valves in an emergency. Necessary above-ground g Geological, and g ra hical because of unique climatic and topographical .. q p •g p • water control Topographical conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire valve signs hazard severity zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. 903.1.2— Occupancies in Fire Provides an additional level of protection to Hazard occupancies in case of a fire by requiring installation Severity of automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of Zones and in Climatic, unique climatic and topographical conditions that the Malibu- Geological, and increase the risk of catastrophic fires in fire hazard Santa Monica Topographical severity zones and due to the topography that Mountains or reduces response times to fires. Further necessary San Gabriel because risk of fire is increased due to the Southface prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. areas HOA.734555.1 165 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 165 of 175 HOA.734555.1 166 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 166 of 175 Provides an additional level of protection to occupancies in case of a fire by requiring installation 903.2.11.3- of automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of Building over Climatic and large number of buildings over three stories in three stories Geological Los Angeles County that increases the risk of fire in height due to damage or collapse of buildings due to the increased prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Requires installation of exterior fire alarm visual device. Visual alarms are necessary to warn both 903-4.2- Climatic and � disabled and non -disabled persons. Necessary Alarms Geological because of increased likelihood of fires due to climatic conditions. Further necessary because risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in the county. Requires installation of devices for the automatic fire 903.7— sprinkler system within an exit stairway enclosure. Buildings Climatic and Necessary because of increased likelihood of fires Four or more Geological due to climatic conditions. Further necessary stories because risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in the county. 905.2.1 — Class I Construction and installation requirements for Class standpipes; Climatic I standpipes to ensure adequate fire protection 905.2.1.1 i systems and water supply due to fires n Los 905.2.1.2; Angeles County's hot and windy climate. 905.2.1.3 905.4 - Location of Class I Installation/Regulation of Fire Protection System to standpipe Climatic ensure proper location of hose connection to control fires in Los Angeles County's hof and windy climate. connections 905-5.3- Class 11 Installation and regulation of interior wet standpipes System 1 1/2- Climatic to ensure adequate fire protection system due to inch hose fires in Los Angeles County's hot and windy climate. Local amendment regarding installation and 905.6.1- . Climatic regulation of Fire Protection System to ensure Protection proper location of hose connection to control fires in Los Angeles County's hot and windy climate. HOA.734555.1 166 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 166 of 175 1.1 - Size requirements for Class III standpipes to ensure Climatic adequate fire protection system due to fires in Los size size Angeles County's hot and -windy climate. 905.9 - Riser Additional requirements to fire protection system for shutoff valve . Climatic testing, maintenance and operation to control fires in Los Angeles County's hot and windy climate. andsupervision drainin and dr 905.12- Climatic Requires installation and other guidelines related to Basement inlets for fire protection systems in basements. pipe inlets, Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los 905.12.11 Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions. 905.12.2, 905.12.4 Prohibits concealing or obstructing fire alarm 907.9.4.1- Climatic, equipment. Necessary because of increased danger Obstruction Geological, of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and windy of fire alarm and conditions. Further necessary because the risk of equipment Topographical fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Requires installation of smoke and heat vents in roofs of buildings or portions thereof occupied as 910.2 — Where Climatic GroupF-1, S-1, or containinghigh-piled combustible required storage. Necessary because of increased danger of fire in los Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions. Requires smoke and heat removal for basement 910.2.1.1 — Climatic level parking garages. Necessary because of Group S-2 increased danger An due er g g y of fire in Los Angeles Count to hot and windy conditions. 910.4— Requirements for mechanical smoke exhaust in Mechanical Climatic buildings. Necessary because of increased danger e smoke of fire in Los Angeles Count due to hot and wind g y y exhaust conditions. Requires fire department connections to be located within 150 feet of a public fire hydrant and at a safe 912.2.1 — Climatic, distance from the building. Necessary because of Visible Topographical, increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due location Geological to hot and windy conditions. Further necessary because the risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. HOA.734555.1 167 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 167 of 175 H OA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 168 of 175 Requires red paint on fire department connections 912.7— subject to rust or corrosion in order to identify them Iden- Identi- Climatic to firefighters and protect from the elements. ficatLos Topographical Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions. Requires breakable caps or plugs for fire hose 912.8— couplings to protect them from the elements and to Breakable Climatic, ensure easy access to the fire department caps or Topographical connection during fires. Necessary because of plugs increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions. Requires Spray booths to have automatic fire sprinkler system protection under specified 914.9.1- conditions. Necessary because of increased Spray Climatic danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and booths windy conditions. Further necessary because the risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Requirements for signage warning against elevator use in an emergency. Necessary to ensure proper 1007.9.1—Climatic, notice and evacuation in case of fire or other Signage ofemergency. Geological, Necessary because of increased - hi hrise g and a danger of fire in Los Angeles County due, to hot and buildings Topographical g wind conditions. Further necessary because risk Y ry of fire and need for evacuation is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles Count Provides for additional public safety 1107.9— evacuation/landing area on high-rise buildings. Helisto s for p Climatic; Necessary due to large number of high ri high-rise high rise Topographical buildings in Los Angeles County and difficulty in evacuating high-rise buildings in. case of fire or other emergency. Provides for requirements for helistops in fire hazard 1107.10— severity zones to enable helicopters and associated � Hel.stops in water tenders and support equipment to safely fire hazard Climatic; operate to conduct operations to combat fires in severity zones; Topographicalthose areas. Necessary because of increased 1107.10.1 danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and Surface; windy conditions and topography that hinders the ability for fire apparatus to gain access to remote portions of the County. H OA.734555.1 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 168 of 175 HOA.734555.1 169 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 169 of 175 Provides for a hydrant next to helistops in fire hazard severity zones to enable helicopters to fill their tanks to facilitate water drops on wildland fires 1107.10.2- Climatic; in those areas. Necessary because of increased Hydrant Topographical danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions and topography that hinders the ability for fire apparatus to gain access to remote portions of the County. Provides for requirements for fire apparatus access to helistops in fire hazard severity zones to enable support equipment and apparatus associated with 1107.10.3— Climatic; helicopter operations to combat fires in those areas. Access Topographical Necessary because of increased danger of fire in the county due to hot and windy conditions and topography that hinders the ability for fire apparatus to gain access to remote portions of the County. Provides for spray booths to be equipped with 1504.4 - Fire Climatic automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of Protection increased danger of fire in Los Angeles Count g g Y due to hot and windy conditions. Sections 1603, � Provides requirements for fruit and crop ripening 1604 1605 operations to prevent ignition of ethylene as and p p g y g ' ' . 1606, 1607 — Climatic and reduce risk of fire and explosion. Necessary Fruit and Crop Geologic al because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles g Ripening p g Count due to hot and wind conditions and to y y reduce risk of fires and explosion from earthquakes. 1910 - Storage of Combustible Idle Pallets, 1910.10, Provides requirements for the safe storage of q 9 1910.2 ' 1910.37 Climatic combustible pallets to reduce risk of fire. Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles g g 1910.4 County due to hot and windy conditions. 1910.5, 1910.6, Table 1910.4.1, Table 1910.4.2 Provides for increased separation for aisles. Table 2306.2 Climatic and Necessary because of unique climatic conditions Geological a in the risk of fires. Further necessary that increase c becauserisk of fire is increased due to the , prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. HOA.734555.1 169 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 169 of 175 HOA.734555.1 170 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 170 of 175 Requires installation of smoke and heat vents. 2306.7.1 - Climatic i Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Vents Los Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions. Provides for effectiveness of sprinkler systems by 2308.2.2— prohibiting solid shelves, which would restrict water Racks with Climatic from extinguishing fire on shelves. Necessary solid shelving because of increased danger of fire in Los An Angeles g g County due to climatic conditions. Increased clearance requirements for combustible 2404.21- Climatic and vegetation near tents and membrane structures. Combustible Topographic Necessary to increase fire and life safety around vegetation.such structures and to create defensible space. Necessary because of fire risk due to climate and unique topography of Los Angeles County. Geological Requirements for protective devices to be installed 2605-9— on fuel gas and oxygen lines to increase safety and Backflash reduce risk of explosion and fire. Necessary Prevention because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Creates requirements for floors in buildings where Climatic and hazardous materials are used or stored. Necessary 2703.11.3.8 — Geological to increase fire and life safety and to minimize fire Floors danger from hazardous materials. Necessary. because risk of fire and spillage of hazardous materials is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Geological Requirements for secondary containment of flammable and combustible liquids that are 3404.2.8.3 — necessary to increase fire and life safety and to Secondary prevent fires involving flammable and combustible Containment liquids from spreading. Necessary because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased due to the revalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles Count . Require foam deluge system. Necessary because 3404.2.8.16.1 Climatic and of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County — System Geological due to climatic conditions and because risk of leaks requirements or tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. HOA.734555.1 170 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 170 of 175 HOA.734555.1 171 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 171 of 175 Requires all above -ground tanks exceeding 1,500 square feet of liquid surface area used for the 3404.2.9.1.1 - storage of Class I or Class II flammable liquids to be Required foam Geological and provided with foam fire protection. Necessary fire protection Climatic because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles systems County due to climatic conditions and because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased due to the revalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles Count Provides for additional spacing between tanks to 3404.2.9.6.1 reduce fire danger and help prevent fire from .3 - Location Geological and spreading to adjacent tanks. Necessary because of of tanks forincreasedg Climatic danger of fire in Los Angeles County due g ty borlover to climatic conditions and because risk of leaks or liquids tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Construction and fire access requirements for liquid Geological and storage rooms. Necessary because of increased 3404.3.7.6 - Climatic danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to climatic Construction conditions and because risk of explosion or container failure is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Provides increased distances for bulk transfer and process transfer operations so that they are farther away from the public and other buildings. 3406.5.1.1 - Geological and Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Location Climatic Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions and because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County Class I, 11, or III liquids shall be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car only into an approved atmospheric tank or approved portable tank. 3406.5.1.19 Geological an d Necessary because of increased danger of fire in ry g Liquid Climatic Clem Los Angeles Count due to climatic conditions and g y transfer t because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles Count Requirements for LP gas storage tank distances. 3804.4— Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Multiple Geological and Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions and container Climatic because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased installation due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County HOA.734555.1 171 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 171 of 175 4605.1 --tire Creates requirements for fire access roads for storage yard;Climatic and outdoor operations toenabl fire apparatus to gain 4605.1.1— Topographical access to fight fires. Necessary to f it increase e and access to and to minimize risk of fires reading life safety a p piles; areas. beyondg Necessary storage Necessa because risk of 4605.1.2 fire due to climate and topography in L os Angeles County. Local amendment providing that defensible space requirements shall also comply with Chapter 3 of 4907.1— Climatic and this code. Necessary due to Los Angeles County's General Topographical unique climate and topography to reduce risk of fire and to minimize impacts of fire in fire hazard severity zone. 4908.1 -- Fuel Modification Local amendment creating defensible space for fire Plan in Fire operations that is necessary due to Hazard Climatic and Los Angeles County's unique climate and Severity Topographical topography to reduce risk of fire and to minimize Zone; impacts of fire in fire hazard severity zone. 4908.1.1 Plan Modification 5004 --fire Creates .requirements for fire access roads and apparatus Climatic and storage requirements for tire storage in automobile access roads; Topographical wreckingYards. Necessaryto enable fire apparatus 5006— and fire fighters to gain access to fight fires and housekeeping respond to emergencies. Necessary because risk of 5008 tires; fire due to climate and topographyin Los Angeles g County. APPENDIX B Topographical Provides for increased fire -flow to allow for more B105.1 --- and Climatic water to be available to fight fires. Necessary One -family because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles dwellings County due to climatic and topographical conditions. APPENDIX B Topographical Provides for increased fire -flow to allow for more 6105.1.1 -- and Climatic water to be available to fight fires. Necessary Two-family because of increased danger of fire in dwellings Los Angeles County due to climatic and topographical conditions. H OA.734555.1 172 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 172 of 175 APPENDIX B Topographical Provides for increased fire -flow to allow for more B105.2 — and Climatic water to be available to fight fires. Necessary Buildings because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles other than County due to climatic and topographical conditions. one -and two- family dwellings APPENDIX B Topographical Provides for increased fire -flow at mobile home parks 13105.3 — and Climatic y Zones to allow for Very g in Ve High Fire Hazard Severity Mobile home ht fires. Necessary more water to be available to fig � 'Use parks of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles Countydue to climatic and topographical conditions. APPENDIX B Topographical Provides for increased fire -flow for subdivisions of 13105.4 — and Climatic land to allow for more water to be available to fight Land fires. Necessary because of increased danger of fire subdivision in Los Angeles County due to climatic and projects topographical conditions. APPENDIX Topographical Provides for hydrant spacing on streets to ensure C, Section and Climatic hydrants are accessible to firefighters. Necessary C102.2 — because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles Location on County due to climatic and topographical conditions. street. APPENDIX Topographical Provides for hydrant spacing to ensure that water is C, Section and Climatic available to fight fires. Necessary because of C105.2 — increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due Cane -family to climatic and topographical conditions. dwelling APPENDIX Topographical Provides for hydrant spacing for cul-de-sacs to C, Section and Climatic ensure that there is adequate water supply available C1 05.2.1 -- to fight fires. Necessary because of increased Cul-de-sac danger of fire in the County due to climatic and hydrant topographical conditions. location APPENDIX Topographical Provides for hydrant spacing for buildings other than C, Section and Climatic single family dwellings to ensure that there is C1 05.2.2 -- adequate water supply available to fight fires. Buildings Necessary because of increased danger of fire in the other than County due to climatic and topographical conditions. one -family dwelling units. H OA.734555. 173 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 173 of 175 APPENDIX *C Section t C106 -- On- site hydrants Topographical and Climatic Provides requirements for on-site hydrants to ensure that there is adequate water supply available to fight fires. Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to climatic and to o ra hical conditions. APPENDIX K Provides various design and location requirements — Roof Topographical for solar photovoltaic systems installed on roofs of Obstructions, and Climatic buildings for residential and commercial structures. K103.1, Access and spacing requirements ensure firefighter K103.2, access to the roof, provide access pathways to K103.2.1, specific areas of the roof, provide for venting cut-out K103.2.1.11 areas, and to provide emergency egress from the K103.2.1.29 roof. Necessary because of increased danger of fire K103.2.1.3, in Los Angeles County due to climatic and K103.2.2 topographical conditions. K103.2.2.11 K103.2.31 K103.2.47 K103.3, K103.4, K103.4.21 K103.2.1, K103.4.2.2, K103.4.2.31 K103.4.2.49 K103.4.31 K103.4.3.19 K103.4.3.21 K103.4.3.2.19 K103.4-3.2.29 K103.4.3.2.31 K103.4.3.2.41 K103.4-3.2.51 K103.4.3.2.61 K103.5, K103.5.1 HOA.734555.1 74 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 174 of 175 Appendix Topographical Provides various design and location requirements K104.1, and Climatic for roof gardens and landscaped roofs for residential K104.2, and commercial structures. Access and spacing K104.2.12 requirements ensure firefighter access to the roof, K104.2.21 provide access pathways to specific areas of the K104.2.2.2, roof, provide for venting cut-out areas, and to provide K104.2.2.3, emergency egress from the roof. Necessary because K104.2.31 of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County K104.2.3.11 due to climatic and topographical conditions. K104.2.3.2 - K104.2.3.2.1, K104.2.3.2.21 K104.2.3.2.31 K104.2.3.2.41 K104.2.3.51 K104.2.3.61 K104.3 SECTION This ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2011. [TITLE32201 OAMENDMENTSKCCI H OA.734555.1 175 Ord. 516 Exhibit B Page 175 of 175 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )SS CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES) ,,, RANCHO PALOS VERDES AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING 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 December 14, 2010, she caused to be posted the following document entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 516-7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, GREEN BUILDING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL CODES, WHICH ARE CODIFIED IN TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, THE 2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE, WHICH IS TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 7A OF TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS 1997 EDITION, THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 1997 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2006 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, a copy of which is attached hereto, in the following locations: City Hall Ladera Linda Community Center 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. 32201 Forrestal Drive Rancho Palos Verdes Rancho Palos Verdes Hesse Park 29301 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is a true and correct affidavit of posting. - 1 4fAr.� �,• City Clerk MFORMS\Form 150 Archived Affidavits (old)\Form 150 -Affidavit of Posting Ordinance No. 516.doc