HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1336-2004ORDINANCE NO. 1336-2004
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTERS 15.24, 15.32 AND 15.44 OF THE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND Al)OPTING CHAPTER
15.24, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001
EDITION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 15.32 "Fire Alarm Systems," and Chapter 15.44 "Building
Numbering," Repealed.
Chapters 15.32 and 15.44 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code are hereby repealed. This
repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or
omitted in violation of those chapters prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Chapter 15.24 "Uniform Fire Code," Repealed.
Chapter 15.24 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code is hereby repealed. This repeal shall
not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or omitted in
violation of this chapter prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. Chapter 15.24 "Fire Code," Adopted.
Chapter 15.24 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code is hereby added to the South San
Francisco Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Fire Code"
Sections:
15.24.010
15.24.020
15.24.030
15.24.040
15.24.050
15.24.060
15.24.070
15.24.080
15.24.090
15.24.100
15.24.110
15.24.120
Fire Code.
Amendments, General.
Division of Fire Prevention-Established-Enforcement Duties.
Authority To Cite.
Violation and Penalties.
Appeals.
Permit and Service Fees.
Permits Required.
Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
Premises Identification.
Fire Extinguishing Systems.
Requirements for Buildings Two or More Stories in Height, but less than
State-Mandated High-Rise Buildings (seventy-five feet).
15.24.130 Requirements for Buildings Four or More Stories in Height, but less than
15.24.140
15.24.150
15.24.160
15.24.170
15.24.180
15.24.190
15.24.200
State-Mandated High-Rise Buildings (seventy-five feet).
Sprinkler Systems and Monitoring and Alarms.
Fire Alarm Systems.
Gas Meters and Piping.
Prohibition.
Emergency Procedures.
Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants.
Standpipe Requirements.
15.24.10 Fire Code.
The California Fire Code, Volume 1, 2001 Edition, including state mandated amendments,
Appendices I-A through VI- K to the California Fire Code, Volume 1, 2001 Edition, all as
modified by the amendments and additions set forth in this chapter, are adopted as the "Fire
Code" by the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such.
15.24.020 Amendments, General.
Set forth below are the amendments, additions and deletions to the California Fire Code, Volume
1, 2001 Edition, and its appendices (I-A through VI-K). Article and section numbers used herein
are those of the California Fire Code, Volume 1, 2001 Edition and its appendices (I-A through
VI-K). Unless otherwise noted, references to "this Code" or "The Code" are to the South San
Francisco Fire Code.
15.24.030 Division of Fire Prevention-Established-Enforcement Duties.
Sections 103.2.2.1 and 103.2.2.2 are deleted and Section 103.2.2,. "Organization of the Fire
Prevention Bureau" is amended to read as follows:
This Code and the South San Francisco Municipal Code shall be enforced by the Division of Fire
Prevention in the Fire Department and shall be operated under the supervision of the Fire Chief.
The Fire Marshal in charge of the division of fire prevention shall be appointed by the city
manager on the basis of examination to determine his/her qualifications.
15.24.040 Authority to cite.
Section 103.4.4, "Citations" is amended to read as follows:
The Fire Chief, the Fire Marshal, and/or the Safety Inspector may, in accordance with Chapter
1.25 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and/or Section 836.5 of the Penal Code, cite a
person, firm or corporation whenever he/she has reasonable cause to believe that the person, firm
or corporation has committed an infraction or misdemeanor in his/her presence which is a
violation of the Code or any other Califomia or federal regulation which the Fire Chief and/or
Fire Marshal have the duty to enforce.
15.24.050 Violations and Penalties.
Section 103.4.4.1, "Violations and Penalties" is added to read as follows:.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or
structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of the Fire Code. Each day during
any portion of which any violation is committed or continued by any person, firm or corporation
shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as herein provided. The imposition of
one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such
persons, firms, or corporations shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be punished as
provided for in Section 15.06.040 of this Code.
15.24.060 Appeals.
A. Section 103.1.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
To determine the suitability of alternative materials and types of construction and to provide for
reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this Code, there shall be and hereby is created a
Board of Appeals consisting of five members who are qualified by experience and training to
pass judgment upon pertinent matters. The Chief shall be an ex officio member and shall act as
Secretary of the Board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall
hold office pursuant to terms and conditions set by the City Manager. The Board shall adopt
reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render decisions and
findings in writing to the Fire Chief, with a duplicate copy to the appellant.
B. Section 103.1.4.3, "Appeals Procedure" is added to read as follows:
1. If any person is aggrieved by a decision of the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal,
he/she shall have the right to appeal said decision to the Appeals Board.
2. Said appeal shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal
within ten days of the decision of the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal.
3. A copy of the notice of hearing shall be mailed to the appellant not less than
ten days before the date of hearing by the appeals board.
The time of hearing may be continued at the request of the party aggrieved at
any time, which continuance shall not exceed a maximum of sixty days from
the date originally set for hearing.
5. Said right of continuance shall be subject to approval by the appeals board and
the decision of the appeals board shall be final.
6. Notice of the decision of the appeals board shall be delivered to appellant
personally, or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.
7. The effective date of such decision shall be the date of mailing of such notice of the
decision, or the date the same is personally delivered to the appellant.
Failure of any person to file an appeal in accordance with the provision of this
Code shall constitute a waiver of his/her tight to an administrative hearing an
adjudication of the notice and order, or to any portion thereof.
15.24.070 Permit and service fees.
Section 106, "Permit and Service Fees" is added to read as follows:
When an inspection or plan review is conducted by the Fire Prevention Division to ensure proper
design, installation or permit compliance a fee in accordance with the City's Master Fee
Schedule shall be paid to the division of fire prevention at the time of application for:
1. Renewable permit
2. An installation or removal and alteration permit
3. Activity permit
4. Any other service
5. Any records, photographs or documents
6. Hazardous materials storage permit
Fees are payable upon permit application. Failure to pay for permit, plan review or inspection
fees imposed by this fee schedule, within the time period specified, shall render such permit null
and void.
15.24.080 Permits required.
Section 105.8, "Permit Required" is amended to include the following additional activities,
operation, practices or functions:
1. Christmas Tree Lot. To operate a Christmas tree lot for the seasonal sale of
Christmas trees.
2. Fire Alarm. To operate a manually or automatically actuated fire alarm in any
building. Exception: smoke detectors in one and two family dwellings.
Institutions and Day Care. To operate any and all occupancies that are set forth
under Group I occupancies, and Group E Division 3 Occupancy of Title 24 of
the Califomia Code of Regulations.
Residential Care Facilities and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. To
operate any and all occupancies that are set forth under Group R, Division 2
occupancies, of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
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Large Family Day Care. To operate any occupancy as a Large Family Day
Care facility as set forth under Group R, Division 3 Occupancies of Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations.
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Permit-Required Confined Space. To operate a facility that contains permit-
required confined spaces as set forth in Section 5157 Permit-Required
Confined Spaces, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.
7. Tar Kettle. To operate a portable tar kettle used to heat tar during roof
surfacing, sealing and/or repair.
15.24.090 Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
Section 901.4.2, "Fire Apparatus Access Roads" is amended to read as follows:
Marking of fire apparatus access roads shall be by one of the following:
A white sign measuring a minimum of 12 inches wide by 18 inches high
posted immediately adjacent thereto and spaced at 100 feet intervals and
clearly visible. Posting shall be in red letters not less than one inch high
and stroke width appropriate to letter height. Sign shall state "Fire Lane" and
"Parking Prohibited"; or
2. By a red curb or red outline on ground stating, "Fire Lane-No Parking"
followed by "SSFPD" spaced at 50 feet intervals.
15.24.100 Premises Identification.
Section 901.4.4, "Premises Identification" is amended to read as follows:
All buildings fronting upon any public street, avenue, lane, place, drive or highway in the city
shall bear a number in accordance with the street numbering maps of the city, which are
maintained in the office of the chief building official. All the streets, avenues, lanes, places,
drives and highways shall have the numbers of the right-hand side starting from the point of the
beginning, which numbers shall be even numbers, and the numbers on the left-hand side shall be
odd numbers. If the number of building entrances exceeds the numbers allocated for the parcel,
alphabetical designations may be appended to the number. Approved numbers or addresses shall
be provided for all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and
legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their
background and shall be either internally or externally illuminated.
1. Numbers or addresses shall be installed near building main entry as follows:
(a) Minimum one-half inch stroke by three inches high; or
(b) When the building is 35 feet or more from the access road, a minimum
of one half-inch stroke by six inches high; or
(c) When the building is 50 feet or more from the access road a minimum
of one half-inch stroke by 9 inches high; or
(d) May install address monument within 25 feet of the access road.
2. Multi-tenant/occupancies Buildings shall have numbers or letters installed on all entry
doors for all tenant/occupancies within the building.
(a) Minimum size shall be one-quarter inch stroke by two inches high and on a
contrasting background.
(b)
Directional addresses signs shall be installed in each lobby or stairway for
each floor. Said signs shall be posted no higher than 5 feet 6 inches above the
finished floor.
15.24.110 Fire Extinguishing Systems.
Sections 1003.2 through 1003.2.10 are deleted. Section 1003.2, "Required Installations" is
hereby added to read as follows:
An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all occupancies and locations as set
forth in this section. For special provisions on special hazards and hazardous materials, see
section 1001.9 and Articles 79, 80 and 81.
1. All occupancies and buildings shall be protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with UBC Standard 9-1.
Exceptions:
(a)
Automatic fire sprinkler systems may be connected to the domestic
water supply when approved by the Fire Chief Group R, Division 1
occupancies may be approved and installed in accordance with UBC
Standard 9-3, Group R, Division 3 occupancies may be approved
and installed in accordance with N.F.P.A. 13D.
(b) Detached carports and greenhouses.
(c) Group U occupancies less than 200 square feet.
2. Existing buildings:
When the gross square footage of an existing building is increased by:
Where,
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(a) 50% or more for Group R, Division 3 occupancies (single family homes
and townhomes).
Exception: Group R, Division 3 occupancies where the 50% or more
increase in gross square footage does not involve either of the following: i) the
addition or expansion of a second or higher
story/level; or ii) a final gross square footage exceeding 2,000 square feet.
(b) 25% or more for all other occupancies except detached carports, greenhouses
and Group U occupancies less than 200 square feet unless the increase results
in a gross square footage exceeding 200 square feet.
(c) In making this determination, the following calculation shall be used:
ARR x 100
OGA
ARR represents the total area to be added thereto, as reflected on the plans
submitted by the applicant; and
OGA represents the existing square footage of the building as it exists at the
time of permit application.
Other Areas. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all garbage
compartments, dumb waiter shafts, and storage rooms when located in all
occupancies except Group R, Division 3, detached carports, greenhouses and Group
U occupancies less than 200 square feet. An accessible indicating shut off valve
shall also be installed.
Change of Occupancy or Use. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be
installed in a building whenever its occupancy or use is changed. This shall include
condominium conversions. Use of the phrase "Change of Occupancy or Use" shall
be read in a manner consistent with how that concept is addressed in Section 3405 of
the California Building Code.
15.24.120 Requirements for Buildings Two or More Stories in Height, but less than
State-Mandated High-Rise Buildings (seventy-five feet).
Section 1003.2.1, "Buildings Two or More Stories but Less Than 75 Feet" is added to read as
follows:
In addition to the requirements of Section 1003.2 and 1004.2, all buildings two or more stories in
height shall comply with the following:
1. Shutoff valves and a water-flow device shall be provided for each floor.
2. Class III combination standpipe-sprinkler system conforming to NFPA 13.
Exception: Groups R, Division 3, and U occupancies.
15.24.130 Requirements for Buildings Four or More Stories in Height, but less than
State-Mandated High-Rise Buildings (seventy-five feet).
Section 1003.2.2, "Buildings Four or More Stories But Less Than 75 Feet" is added to read as
follows:
In addition to the requirements of Section 1003.2.1 and 1004.4.2 respectively, buildings that are
four or more stories in height, but not 75 feet or more in height, shall also comply with the
following:
1. Products of combustion detectors shall be provided in all mechanical equipment,
electrical, transformer, telephone equipment, elevator machine or similar rooms.
Detector(s) shall be located in the air conditioning system. Activation of any
detector shall initiate the fire alarm system and place into operation all equipment
necessary to prevent the recirculation of smoke.
2. A smoke control system meeting the requirements of Chapter 9 and Section
1005.3.3.7 of the Uniform Building Code shall be provided.
3. A manual fire alarm system shall be provided that will alarm both
audibly/visually throughout the building if activated and also alert the Fire
Department via an approved monitoring station. The fire alarm system shall
be provided with a public address system and an outside remote annunciator.
4. Standby power shall be provided and must conform to Section 403.8 of the
California Building Code.
Exception: Groups R, Division 3, S-4 and U occupancies.
15.24.140 Sprinkler Systems and Monitoring and Alarms.
Section 1003.3.2, "Alarms" is amended to read as follows:
An approved audible and visual sprinkler flow alarm shall be provided on the exterior of the
building in an approved location. A single approved sprinkler flow alarm shall be provided on
the interior of the building in a normally occupied location.
15.24.150 Fire Alarm Systems.
A. Section 1006.3.3.6.1, "General" is amended to read as follows:
All fire alarm systems shall be monitored by an approved central, remote or proprietary station
service or a local alarm which gives both audible and visual signals at a constantly attended
location.
B. Section 1006.3.4.4, "Labeling" is added to read as follows:
Each fire alarm system shall have posted at the main control panel instructions for silencing and
resetting the system, the day and night telephone numbers of the person responsible for the
property, and the company or individual providing maintenance services for the alarm system.
Section 1006.4, "Maintenance/Inspection Contract" is added to read as follows:
Each operator of a fire alarm system is required to have a maintenance/inspection contract with a
company or individual licensed by the California Department of Consumer Affairs to perform
work on a fire alarm system. Individuals performing maintenance or inspection services must be
an appropriately licensed contractor. A current copy of the maintenance/inspection contract shall
be submitted to the fire department each year before issuance of an annual fire alarm permit.
This contract shall provide for inspections and service in accordance with N.F.P.A. 72.
15.24.160 Gas Meters and Piping.
Section 1106.1, "Utility Marking" is hereby added to read as follows:
All new and existing gas and electric utility services in multi-tenant buildings shall be visibly
and legibly marked with the unit identification.
15.24.170 Prohibition.
Section 7802.3, "Prohibition" is amended to read as follows:
The manufacture of fireworks, safe and sane fireworks, or safe and sane/or regulated fireworks is
prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, solicit, solicit for the sale of,
possess, purchase, use, or ignite fireworks, safe and sane fireworks, or safe and/or regulated
fireworks within the City of South San Francisco except as provided Title 10, Chapter 10.50 of
the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
Article 78-Fireworks and Pyrotechnical Effects Material
The foregoing provision of Article 78 shall be subject to the provisions of Title 10, Chapter
10.50 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code "Sale and Use of Fireworks Prohibited"
wherever same are in conflict therewith.
15.24.180 Emergency Procedures.
Section 1303.3.7, "Emergency Procedures" is added to read as follows:
All Group R, Division 2 and 3 Occupancies (large family day care facilities) shall comply with
all plans and procedure requirements set forth in Section 1303 for a Group I occupancy.
15.25.190 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants.
Table A-III-B-I, "Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants" is amended to read as follows:
FIRE-FLOW
REQUIREMENTS
(gpm)
MAXIMUM
SPACING
BETWEEN
HYDRANTS ~,2,~
(fee0
MAXIMUM
DISTANCE
FROM ANY
POINT ON
STREET OR
ROAD
FRONTAGE TO
A HYDRANT4
X 304.8 for mm MINIMUM NO. X 304.8 for mm
OF HYDRANTS
1,500 or less 1 300 250
2,000-2,250 2 300 225
2,500 3 300 225
3,000 3 300 225
3,500-4,000 4 300 210
4,500-5,000 5 300 180
5,500 6 300 180
6,000 6 250 150
6,500-7,000 7 250 150
7,500 or more 8 or more5 200 120
~Reduce by 100 feet (30,408 mm) for dead-end streets or roads.
2Where streets are provided with median dividers which can be crossed by firefighters pulling
hose lines, or arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes and have a traffic
count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall not exceed 300 feet (91,440
mm) on each side of the street and can be arranged on an altemating basis up to a fire-flow
requirement of 7,000 gallons per minute (26,495 L/min) and 200 (60,960 mm) feet for higher
fire-flow requirements.
3Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection
of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing intervals not to
exceed 300 feet (91,440 mm) to provide for transportation hazards.
4Reduce by 50 feet (15,240 mm) for dead-end streets or roads.
5One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute (93785 L/min.) or fraction thereof.
A minimum of three feet of clearance shall be maintained at all times around a fire hydrant.
15.25.200 Standpipe Requirements.
Table 1004-A, "Standpipe Required Systems" is amended to read as follows:
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SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS*
OCCUPANCY
1. Occupancies exceeding
150 ft. in height and
more than one story
Group A Occupancies
with occupant load
exceeding 1000'*
Group A, Div. 2.1
Occupancies with over
5,000 sq. ft. in area used
for exhibition'
All occupancies, except
Group R, Division 3,
two or more stories in
height
Stages more than 1,000
sq. ft. in area
STANDPIPE CLASS
HOSE REQUIREMENT
III No
III No
III Yes
III No
5. III No
* The standpipe system may be combined with the automatic sprinkler system.
** Class III standpipes need not be provided in assembly areas used solely for worship.
A minimum of three feet of clearance shall be maintained at all times around a standpipe
connection to facilitate access and use by firefighting personnel.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
In the event any section or portion of this ordinance shall be determined invalid or
unconstitutional, such section or portion shall be deemed severable and all other sections or
portions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. PUBLICATION & EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933, a summary of this Ordinance
shall be prepared by the City Attorney. At least five (5) days prior to the Council meeting at
which this Ordinance is scheduled to be adopted, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the summary,
and (2) post in the City Clerk's office a certified copy of this Ordinance. Within fifteen (15) days
after the adoption of this ordinance, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the summary, and (2) post in
the City Clerk's office a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance along with the names of
those City Council members voting for and against this Ordinance or otherwise voting.
This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its adopt, ion.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco,
held the 1 lth day of February 2004.
Adopted as an Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting of the
City Council held the 25t~ day of February 2004, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Joseph A. Femekes, Richard A. Garbarino, and Pedro Gonzalez,
Vice Mayor Raymond L. Green and Mayor Karyl Matsumoto
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
~th~ ~going
As Mayor of the City of South San Francisco, I do hereby appro fo
Ordinance this 25t~ day °f February 2004' ~!~ M~ayor~