HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 172-1989RESOLUTION NO. 172-89
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION FINDING AND DETERMINING THE
NEED FOR CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE
UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1988 EDITION
WHEREAS, Section 17958 of the Health & Safety Code requires the adoption
by the City of South San Francisco of regulations imposing the requirements
of certain uniform industry codes as specified in Health & Safety Code
Section 17922 and
WHEREAS, Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5 permits a city to make such
changes ~r modifications to the uniform codes as deemed reasonable because of
local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022.4 provides that when a code is
adopted )y reference, penalty clauses are not deemed adopted by reference but
may be e~acted only if set forth in full in the adopting ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that pursuant to the
requirements of Health & Safety Code Section 17958.7 and Government Code
Section $0022.4, the Council finds and determines there is a need to adopt the
following changes or modifications to the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition,
(Municipal Code Chapter 15.24) by reason of local conditions:
1. Administrative Changes.
Section 2.110, Violations and Penalties, is restated in light of
Government Code Section 50022.4 to conform with other Municipal
Code provisions. Similarly, Section 3.105, Abatement of Hazards
provides for summary abatement and the imposition of cost
assessments. Section 4.109, Permit Fees is replaced by the City's
master fee schedule. Section 4.110, Authority to Require Exposure
or to Stop Work deals with inspection procedures. These changes
are administrative rather than technical in nature.
2. Changes related to Fire Safety Procedures and Protection.
Section 10.210 Large Family Day Care Home Fire Drills, Section 10.211
Abatement of Fire or Panic Hazards, Section 10.306 Automatic Fire
Extinguishers Systems, Section 10.307 Sprinkler System Alarms,
Section 11.201 Accumulation of Waste Material and Section 14.104(f),
Fire Alarm Systems are modified for climatic and topographical
reasons. The City on an average experiences an approximate annual
rainfall of 18 to 20 inches. This rainfall can normally be expected
between October and April. During the summer months, some light
precipitation can be anticipated. Coupled with the above, the City
has sharp gusty winds which occur regularly throughout the year.
The wind and predominantly wooden residential structures create a
recognizable fire situation. The City has terrain that ranges from
flat to inclines of 45 degrees. The traffic congestion caused by the
leavy influx of the working public, in addition to its over 50,000
residents, causes serious concern. Due to the conditions, the Fire
)epartment may not have as rapid a response to some areas. It becomes
lecessary to mitigate these problems by taking preventive measures and
)y requiring additional built-in automatic fire protection and alarm
systems to detect the problem and control fire until suppression
~nit arrival.
Section 10.314. Buildings greater than 4 stories but less than
75 feet in height.
Since the Uniform Fire Code does not contain provisions to deal
with taller buildings and since the State provisions do not
consider a structure a high-rise if it is less than 75' in height,
this provision is added to address what would otherwise be a gap
~n fire prevention requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a
copy of t~is resolution, together with the ordinance making the changes or
modifications to the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition, to be filed with the
State Department of Housing and Community Development.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular
meeting held on the 13th day of December , 19 89 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Jack Drago, Gus Nicolopulos, John R. Penna,
Roberta Cerri Teglia, and Mayor Richard A. Haffey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
~ ATTEST: ~it~~ '
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