HomeMy Public PortalAbout92-986U ORDINANCE NO.92-986U
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING THE UNIFORM FIRE
CODE, 1991 EDITION, AMENDING THE CARSON
MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Article III, Chapter 1, Section 3100 of the
Carson Municipal Code is amended to read:
113100. Fire Prevention Code Adopted. Except as
provided in this Chapter, the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 edition, as
promulgated and published by the International Conference of
Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association,
excluding Appendices I-A through VI-F, and including the
amendments to that Code as set forth in Title 24 , Part 9 of the
California Code of Regulations and in Exhibit "A, " adopted by and
attached to Ordinance No. 92-986U, is hereby adopted by reference
as though fully set forth herein, and shall constitute the Fire
Code of the City of Carson.
One copy of the Fire Code, as so amended, including
Exhibit "A" of Ordinance No. 92-986 U, has been deposited in the
office of the City Clerk of the City of Carson and shall at all
times be maintained by said Clerk for use and examination by the
public. "
Section 2 . Article III, Chapter 1, Section 3104 of the
Carson Municipal Code is amended to read:
113104 . List of Infractions. In accordance with
Section 3102 of this Chapter, the violation of the following
Sections or Subsections of the Fire Code shall be infractions:
Section Offense
4 . 108 Failure to obtain permit
10. 103 Hydrant use approval
10. 105 (a) Obstruction of fire protection equipment
10. 106 (b) Trespassing on a closed road
10. 205 Obstructing access roadway
10. 301 Building numbering
10. 505 Portable fire extinguishers
10. 703 Fire prevention regulations -- Marina
10.705 (a) Portable fire extinguishers -- Marina
10. 707 Access -- Marina
11. 203 Open fires
11. 302 (a) Combustible waste-storage within
buildings
11. 302 (d) Accumulation of waste material
11. 303 (e) Combustible storage beneath structure
11. 402 (a) - (c) Asphalt kettles
` 11. 405 (b) Sweating pipe
11. 503 Discarding burning objects
11. 504 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials
11.702 Clearance of brush -- Structure
11.703 Clearance of brush -- Extra hazard
11. 817 Fire roads and firebreaks
12 . 106 (c) Door locking devices
12 . 106 (f) Exit doors readily distinguishable
12 . 109 (c) Stairway -- Storage under
12 . 111 (d) Exit sign illumination -- Maintenance of
14 . 108 (a) Failure to maintain alarm system
14 . 108 (b) Failure to notify Fire Department
24 . 109 "No smoking" signs within aircraft
hangars
29 . 104 (c) Waste oil storage
30. 103 (b) Lumber yard -- "No smoking" sign
30. 103 (c) Lumber yard -- Weeds
30. 103 (d) Lumber yard -- Housekeeping
32 . 114 (b) Exit sign illumination -- Tents
32 . 119 (a) Housekeeping -- Vegetation
32 . 119 (b) Housekeeping -- Storage
34 . 103 Junkyard storage -- No smoking
34. 107 Access to area -- Junkyard
45. 103 Smoking prohibited
45. 104 Welding warning signs
45. 204 (c) Discarded filter pads
45.209 (b) Portable fire protection equipment
45. 210 Operations and maintenance
45. 306 Combustible debris and metal waste cans
45. 307 (a) Portable fire extinguisher
45 . 308 (e) Dip tank covers closed
45.403 (b) Signs -- "Dangerous"
45. 404 Maintenance -- Electrostatic apparatus
45. 606 Maintenance -- Powder coating
45.706 "No smoking" sign
46. 106 (b) No smoking -- Fruit ripening room
46. 107 Housekeeping -- Fruit ripening room
74 . 104 Cylinders -- Identification
74 . 107 Securing of cylinders
75. 504 Cryogenic tank truck -- Wheels chocked
75. 602 (c) Cryogenic tank truck -- Chock blocks
76. 108 Smoking
79 . 201 (c) Empty containers
79 . 903 (d) Safety rules
79. 1108 Smoking
79 . 1204 No smoking
79. 1408 "No smoking" sign
79 . 1410 Fire protection
79 . 1514 Housekeeping
79. 1607 Smoking
79. 1608 Waste combustibles
79. 1715 Fire extinguishers -- Dry cleaning plant
79 . 1716 No smoking -- Dry cleaning plant
80. 301 (d) Hazardous materials signage
80. 301 (x) Combustible materials clearance
80.401 (n) Hazardous materials -- Dispensing, use
and handling -- Signage
80.402 (c) 5 Combustible materials clearance
82 . 108 LPG container -- "No Smoking" signs
82 . 109 Combustible material -- Clearance from
LPG container
83 . 103 Matches -- Storage
85. 106 Extension cords. "
Section 3 . Article III, Chapter 1, Sections 3100. 1 and
3101 to 3101. 10 inclusive, of the Carson Municipal Code are
readopted.
Section 4 . Article III, Chapter 1, Sections 3102 and
3103 of the Carson Municipal Code are hereby readopted, to read
as follows:
113102 . Violations.
(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 and shall be punishable as provided in
Section 1200 (a) of this Code, unless such
violation is otherwise declared to be an
infraction by Section 3104 . Each such violation
is a separate offense for each and every day
during any portion of which such violation is
committed.
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(b) Every violation determined to be an infraction
hereunder is punishable in such manner and to such
extent as is provided by Section 1200 (b) of this
Code.
(c) For the purposes of this section a forfeiture of
bail shall be equivalent to a conviction.
3103 . 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 expenses 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 expenses in the same manner as in the case of an
obligation under a contract, expressed or implied. "
Section 5. Article III, Chapter 1, Section 3105 of the
Carson Municipal Code is repealed.
Section 6. Exhibit "A, " attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference is hereby adopted.
Section 7 . The City Council hereby finds, determines
and declares that the modifications to the California Fire Code
which are herein adopted are reasonably necessary for the
protection of the health, safety, and general welfare of the
residents of the City due to local climatic, geological and
topographical conditions. In particular, the local climate is
characterized by hot, dry summers, followed by strong Santa Ana
winds and heavy winter rains. These climatic conditions make
buildings and structures in the City particularly vulnerable to
rapidly spreading, wind-driven fires.
Section 8 . To the extent the provisions of this
Ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of
the Carson Municipal Code, these provisions shall be construed as
continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments.
Section 9 . 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 Carson 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.
Section 10. State law requires that municipalities
adopt the Uniform Fire Code, and any modifications thereto, by
August 12 , 1992. It is essential that the City have in effect on
that date a Fire Code that comports with state law and contains
those modifications necessitated by unique local topographical,
geological, and climatic conditions. In the absence of immediate
effectiveness of this Ordinance, the provisions of the Fire Code
which are herein amended and which are unique to this City' s
special circumstances will not be in place, thereby creating a
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detrimental impact on the public peace, health, safety and
welfare.
For these reasons, the public peace, health, safety and
welfare require that this Ordinance take effect immediately.
This is an urgency ordinance within the meaning of Government
Code Section 36937 (b) and shall take effect immediately. Its
provisions shall become operative on August 12 , 1992 pursuant to
Health and Safety Code Section 18941. 5.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 21st day of
July , 1992.
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON )
I, Helen S. Kawagoe, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, do hereby certify
that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
ordinance, being Ordinance No. 92-986U was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council
of said City on an urgency basis at a regular meeting of said Council, duly held on the 21st
day of July, 1992, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Calas, Fajardo, Muise-Perez, McDonald, and Mitoma
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Clerk, City of Carson, t4lifornia
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EXHIBIT "A"
AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO
THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1991 EDITION
The Fire Code of the City of Carson is hereinafter
amended as follows:
Section 1. 102 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the words "into the body of this Code" to the end of the
first sentence of Subsection (c) .
Section 1.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising Subsection (c) to read:
11 (c) Conflicting Provisions. Where
there is a conflict between a general
requirement and a specific requirement for an
individual occupancy, the specific
requirement shall be applicable. Where there
is a conflict between amendments, unless
otherwise noted, the most recent amendment
shall apply. "
Section 2. 101 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising the first paragraph thereof and by adding
Subsections (i) and (j) to read:
"Sec. 2 .101 . The Chief shall be
responsible for the administration and
enforcement of this Code. Under his
direction, the Fire Department shall enforce
all ordinances of the City and the laws of
the State pertaining to:
(i) The provisions of this Code
may be enforced by any duly authorized
officer or representative of the U.S. Forest
Service.
(j) The provisions of Article 11,
Division VII of this Code may be enforced by
the Commissioner. "
Section 2.102 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Sec. 2 .102 . The Chief, with the
approval of the City Manager, is authorized
to make and enforce such regulations and
policies for the prevention and control of
fires, fire hazards and hazardous material
incidents as may be necessary from time to
time to carry out the intent of this Code.
Three certified copies of such regulations
and policies shall be filed with the City
Clerk and shall be in effect immediately
thereafter. "
Section 2.103 of the Uniform Fire Code amended by
changing the word "bureau" in the first and third lines to the
word "division. "
Section 2. 104 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
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"Sec. 2 .104 . The administrative
officer of the Fire Prevention Division shall
be appointed by the Chief of the Fire
Department from among the Chief Officers of
the Fire Department. His title shall be Fire
Marshal . Other Chief Officers detailed to
the Fire Prevention Division shall have the
title of Fire Prevention Engineer. "
Section 2 . 105 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Sec. 2 .105. (a) The Chief and his
designated representatives shall have the
powers of peace officers while engaged in the
performance of their duties with respect to
the prevention, suppression and investigation
of fires or hazardous material incidents and
the protection and preservation of life and
property against the hazards of fire,
conflagration, and hazardous materials.
(b) The Chief, or his designated
representative, may issue citations for
violations of this Code, of the regulations
authorized by this Code and of the Standards
set forth in Section 2 .304 of this Code. rl
Section 2.201 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
changing each subsection as follows:
(a) Substitute therein the word "Chief" for the
words "Fire Prevention Bureau. "
(b) Delete the last two sentences and replace
with the following:
"A report concerning any such unsafe building
shall be made by the Chief to the building official for
abatement of the unsafe condition. "
Section 2 .203 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Sec. 2 .203 . The Fire Department shall
investigate promptly the cause, origin and
circumstances of each and every fire or
unauthorized release of hazardous materials
occurring in the City involving loss of life
or injury to person or destruction or damage
to property. A report in writing shall be
made to the Chief of all facts and findings
relative to each investigation, and should it
appear during any investigation that a fire
is of suspicious origin the Police Authority
shall be notified. "
Section 2.204 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
deleting Subsection (b) .
Section 2 .304 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following sentence at the end of the first paragraph
of Subsection (b) and by adding the following standards in the
listing of the national standards of good practice in that
Subsection:
"The most recent edition or supplement
of the following national standards or
publications shall be used:
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ALLIANCE OF AMERICAN INSURERS
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
85 John Street, New York, NY 10038
Branch Offices:
120 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603
465 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
1701 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006
AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION RESEARCH REPORTS
No. 1 Fire Hazards of the Plastics Industry,
M65.
No. 2 Potential Hazards in Molten
Salt Baths for Heat Treatment
of Metals, M65.
No. 5 Processes, Hazards and Protection
Involved in the Manufacture of
Spirituous Liquors, 016.
No. 7 Precautionary Fire and Explosion
Safeguards in the use of Chlorine
Dioxide for Industrial Bleaching, M75.
No. 9 Fire and Explosion Hazards of Thermal
Insecticidal Fogging, M40 .
No. 10 Mechanism of Extinguishment of Fire by
Finely Divided Water.
No. 11 Fire and Explosion Hazards of Organic
Peroxides.
No. 12 Nitroparaffins and Their Hazards.
CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009
CMA Safety Data Sheets.
COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION, INC.
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10006
CGA PAMPHLETS
G-1 Acetylene
G-2 Anhydrous Ammonia
G-3 Sulphur Dioxide
G-4 Oxygen
G-5 Hydrogen
P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases
P-2 Characteristics and Safe Handling of Medical
Gases
V-5 Diameter-Index Safety System
FACTORY MUTUAL ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH
1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062
FERTILIZER INSTITUTE
1015-18th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006
Definition and Test Procedures for Ammonium
Nitrate Fertilizer.
INDUSTRIAL RISK INSURERS
85 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06102
INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES
1575 I Street, N.W., Suite 550, Washington, DC 20005
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IME PAMPHLETS
No. 1 Standard Storage Magazines.
No. 20 Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard in Use
of Electric Blasting Caps.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
NFPA NATIONAL FIRE CODES
Volumes 1 through 9
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC.
333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
1285 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, Long Island, NY 11747
1655 Scott Lane, Santa Clara, CA 95050
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES
Automotive, Burglary Protection and Mechanical
Equipment.
Building Materials.
Electrical Appliance and Utilization Equipment.
Electrical Construction Materials.
Fire Protection Equipment.
Fire Resistance.
Gas and Oil Equipment.
General Information from Electrical Construction
Materials and Hazardous Location Equipment
Directories.
Hazardous Location Equipment.
Marine Products.
Recognized Component.
UNITED STATES BUREAU OF MINES
4800 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
U.S. Department of Interior Information Circular
8179 Safety Recommendations for Sensitized
Ammonium Nitrate Blasting Agents.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REGULATIONS
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10, Part 30
(Licensing of By-products Material - Radioisotope
Distribution)
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10, Part 70
(Special Nuclear Materials)
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Chapter I
(Department of Transportation Regulations)
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Chapter X
(Interstate Commerce Regulations)
I.C.C. Specifications MC 300, MC 302, MC 303,
MC 304, MC 305, MC 330, and MC 331. 11
Section 4. 208 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising Subsection h. 3 to read:
11h.3 . High-piled combustible storage.
To use any building or portion thereof
exceeding 2500 square feet for the storage of
high-piled combustible materials. A letter
describing the type and amount of material to
be stored and the method of storage, plus a
floor plan showing the dimension and location
of the stock piles and aisles shall be
submitted with applications for such permits.
See Article 81 . 11
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Section 4.108 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Subsection h.4 to read:
11h.4 . Hot air balloon. To launch any
hot air balloon which has its lifting power
provided by an open flame device. "
Section 4.108 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising Subsection 1. 1 to read:
111 .1 . Liquefied petroleum gases.
Except for portable containers of less than
120 gallons aggregate water capacity, to
install or maintain any LP gas container or
operate any tank vehicle which is used for
the transportation of LP gas. Where a single
container or the aggregate capacity of
interconnected containers is over 1200
gallons water capacity, the installer shall
submit plans for such permits. See
Article 82. "
Section 4. 108 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Subsection r. 3 to read:
11r.3 Rifle range. To establish,
maintain, or operate a rifle range. "
Section 9. 103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising the following definition to read:
"ADMINISTRATOR shall mean the Fire Chief
of the City of Carson. "
Section 9.104 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following definition to read:
"BUFFER ZONE is any location within 1000
feet of that area designated as Fire Zone 4
by the governing body. "
Section 9. 105 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following definition to read:
"COMMISSIONER means the Agricultural
Commissioner of the County of Los Angeles. "
Section 9.108 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following definitions to read:
"FLOAT shall mean any floating structure
normally used as a point of transfer for
passengers and goods and/or for mooring
purposes.
See also Parade Float.
FUMIGATOR shall mean any person licensed
by the Structural Pest Control Act as an
Operator, or as a Structural Pest Control
Field Representative, who shall have been
qualified by the State of California
Structural Pest Control Board in the group or
groups of Pest Control . "
Section 9.109 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following definition to read:
"GOVERNING BODY shall mean the City
Council of the City of Carson. "
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Section 9.110 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended as
follows:
(a) The definition of Hazardous Fire
Area is amended to read:
"HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA shall mean any land
which is covered with grass, grain, brush or
forest, whether privately or publicly owned,
which is so situated, or is of such
inaccessible location, that a fire
originating upon such land would present an
abnormally difficult job of suppression or
would result in great and unusual damage
through fire or resulting erosion. It shall
include those areas designated as Fire Zone 4
by the governing body. "
(b) The definition of Hazardous
Watershed Fire Area is deleted.
(c) High-Rise Structure is added as a
definition to read:
"HIGH-RISE STRUCTURE means every
building of any type of construction or
occupancy having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 75 feet above the
lowest floor level having building access
except buildings used as hospitals as defined
in Section 1250 of the California Health and
Safety Code. "
(d) The definition of Hotel is amended
by adding a second sentence to read:
"This definition shall not include any I
or D Occupancies as described in Title 24,
Part 2 of the California Administrative
Code. "
Section 9. 115 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following definition to read:
"MARINA shall mean any portion of the
ocean or inland water either naturally or
artificially protected for the mooring,
servicing or safety of vessels and shall
include artificially protected works; public
or private lands ashore; structures or
facilities provided within the enclosed body
of water and ashore for the mooring or
servicing of vessels or the servicing of
their crews or passengers. "
Section 9. 118 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following definition to read:
"PIER shall mean a structure built over
the water and supported by pillars of piles,
used as a landing place, pleasure pavilion,
etc. "
Section 9. 124 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following definition to read:
"VESSEL shall mean every description of
watercraft, other than a seaplane on the
water, used or capable of being used as a
means of transportation. Included in the
definition shall be non-transportation
vessels such as houseboats and bathhouses. "
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Section 9. 125 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following definition to read:
"WHARF shall mean a structure or
bulkhead constructed of wood, stone,
concrete, etc. , built at the shore of a
harbor, lake or river for vessels to lie
alongside of, and piers or floats to be
anchored to. "
Section 10. 105 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising Subsection (c) to read:
11 (c) Fire Hydrant Markers. When
required by the Chief, hydrant locations
shall be identified by the installation of
blue reflective markers. "
Section 10.203 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Sec. 10.203 . Every building hereafter
constructed shall be accessible to fire
department apparatus by way of access
roadways with all-weather driving surface of
not less than 20 feet of unobstructed width
and open clear to the sky. The access
roadway and turning radius shall be capable
of supporting the imposed loads of fire
apparatus. Where required utility lines or
bridge components encroach upon or cross the
access roadway, a minimum of 13 feet, 6
inches of vertical clearance shall be
maintained. Provisions for turn off and turn
around for fire department apparatus may be
required where an access road exceeds 150
feet in length. Vehicular or pedestrian
gates obstructing required access to the
building shall be of an approved width and
shall be provided only with locking devices
and/or override mechanisms which have been
approved by the Chief.
EXCEPTION: When there are not more than
two Group R, Division 3 or M Occupancies as
defined in the Building Code, the requirement
of this section may be modified when, in the
opinion of the Chief, fire fighting or rescue
operations would not be impaired.
More than one fire apparatus access road
shall be provided when it is determined by
the Chief that access by a single road may be
impaired by vehicle congestion, condition of
terrain, climatic conditions or other factors
that could limit access.
For high-piled combustible storage, see
Section 81 .109 (a) .
For open yard storage, see Section 30 .102 .
For hazardous materials, see Article 80.
For fire safety during construction,
alteration or demolition of a building, see
Section 87.103 (b) . r'
Section 10.204 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding a sentence to Subsection (e) to read:
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"Live load limits shall be posted at
both entrances to the bridge. "
Section 10.205 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Sec. 10.205. The required width of
designated access roadways and fire lanes
shall not be obstructed in any manner
including, but not limited to, a vehicle
being parked or left standing in violation of
California Vehicle Code, Section 22500.1 .
Approved FIRE LANE and NO PARKING signs shall
be provided on or adjacent to the lane and
visible therefrom and the boundaries shall be
outlined or the lane painted as the Chief
deems necessary to define the extent of the
lane. "
Section 10.301 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Sec. 10 .301 . (a) General . Approved
numbers or street addresses shall be placed
and maintained on all new and existing
buildings in such a position as to be plainly
visible and legible from the street or road
fronting the property. Said numbers or
street addresses shall contrast with their
background.
(b) Street or Road Signs.
Approved numbers or street addresses shall be
placed and maintained on the roof tops of all
new and existing high-rise buildings as
defined in Health and Safety Code Section
13210 having floors used for human occupancy
located more than 75 feet above the lowest
floor level providing access to the building.
All approved numbers or street addresses
shall be plainly visible and legible from the
air at an elevation of 500 feet above roof
top level and shall contrast with their
background. "
Article 10 of Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding
Section 10.306 to read:
"Destruction of Signs
Sec. 10 .306. No person shall mutilate
or remove or destroy any sign posted or
required to be posted by the Chief or his
duly authorized representative. "
Article 10 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Section 10.307 to read:
"Helistops for High-Rise Buildings
Sec. 10 .307. An approved helistop shall
be provided on the roof of any high-rise
building hereinafter constructed. It shall
be designed in accordance with construction
standards of the Building Code. See also
Article 24 . "
Section 10.401 the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding an exception to read:
"EXCEPTION: For Group R-3 or M
Occupancies as defined in the Building Code,
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the requirements of this Section may be
modified when, in the opinion of the Chief,
firefighting or rescue operations would not
be impaired and an approved fire protection
system or systems is provided as approved by
the Chief. "
Section 10.402 the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising the second sentence to read:
"In setting the requirement for fire
flow and fire hydrants the Chief shall be
guided by the standards expressed in Title 20
of the Los Angeles County Code, Chapter 20 .04
to 20.16, The Water Ordinance, Insurance
Services Office publications entitled "Guide
for Determination of Required Fire Flow" and
"Grading Schedule for Municipal Fire
Protection" and applicable National Fire
Protection Association Standards. "
Section 10.501 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising Subsection (b) to read:
" (b) Special Hazards. In occupancies of
an especially hazardous nature, where special
hazards exist in addition to the normal
hazard of the occupancy, where access for
fire apparatus is unduly difficult, or where
hazardous obstructions to building access
such as razor ribbon exist, immediate
abatement of the hazard may be required or
additional safeguards may be required
consisting of additional fire appliance
units, more than one type of appliance, on-
site fire hydrants and fire flows or special
systems suitable for the protection of the
hazard involved. Such devices or appliances
may consist of automatic fire alarm systems,
automatic sprinkler or water spray systems,
standpipe and hose, fixed or portable fire
extinguishers, suitable fire retardant type
blankets, breathing apparatus, manual or
automatic covers, or carbon dioxide, foam or
other special fire extinguishing systems.
Halon extinguishing systems shall not be used
to fulfill this requirement. Where such
systems are installed, they shall be in
accordance with the applicable Uniform Fire
Code Standards, and/or rules and regulations
of the California State Fire Marshal . Where
above standards do not apply, the guidance of
the standards of the National Fire Protection
Association may be used. "
Section 10.504 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following paragraph after the first paragraph of
Subsection (a) :
"Fire extinguishing systems, including
but not limited to, fire sprinkler systems,
engineered and pre-engineered fixed
extinguishing systems, standpipe systems, and
water flow alarm devices shall be serviced,
tested, and maintained in accordance with the
requirements of Chapter 5, Title 19 of the
California Administrative Code. "
Section 10.507 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding paragraph 5 to Subsection (b) to read:
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115. Multistory Building. In buildings
over three stories in height; provided,
however, the respective increases in area and
height specified in U.B.C. Sections 506 and
507 and the substitutions for one-hour fire-
resistive construction specified in Section
508 shall be permitted. "
Section 10.507 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
deleting the exception and by adding at the end of the sentence
in Subsection (g) the words:
"in accordance with the provisions of
Title 24, Part 2 of the California
Administrative Code. "
Section 10.508 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising the second paragraph to read:
"Valve supervision and water-flow alarm
and trouble signals shall be distinctly
different and shall be automatically
transmitted to a listed and approved central
station, remote station or proprietary
supervising station as defined by national
standards, or, when approved by the building
official with the concurrence of the Chief,
sound an audible signal at a constantly
attended location. "
Section 10.510 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Subsection (f) to read:
" (f) Installation Requirements. In
addition to the requirements of Uniform
Building Code Standard No. 38-2, specific
requirements are as follows:
1 . Class I Standpipes.
A. Construction. Fittings and
connections shall be of sufficient strength
to withstand not less than 200 pounds per
square inch of water pressure when ready for
service. All Class I standpipes shall be
tested hydrostatically to withstand not less
than 200 pounds per square inch of pressure
for two hours, but in no case shall the
pressure be less than 50 pounds per square
inch above the maximum working pressure.
B. Piping. All horizontal runs
of dry standpipe systems shall be pitched at
the rate of 114-inch to 10 feet for the
purpose of draining. Where pipe traps
occurred in such standpipe systems, including
fire department connections, they shall be
provided with drains.
C. Fire department connections.
All 4-inch standpipes shall be equipment with
a two-way fire department connection. All 6-
inch standpipes shall be equipped with a
four-way fire department connection. All
fire department connections shall be located
on a street front, not less than 18 inches
nor more than 4 feet above grade and shall be
equipped with an approved straight-way check
valve and substantial plugs or caps. All
fire department connections shall be visible
and accessible. More than one fire
department connection may be required.
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D. Outlets. Each standpipe shall
be equipped with an approved 2-112-inch
outlet not less than 2 feet nor more than 4
feet above the floor level of each story.
Standpipe outlets in stairway enclosures or
smokeproof enclosures shall be located so
that the exit doors do not interfere with the
use of the outlet. All outlets shall be
equipped with an approved valve, cap and
chains. No point within a building requiring
standpipes shall be more than 130 feet travel
distance from a standpipe outlet connection.
2 . Class II Standpipes.
Outlets. All interior set
standpipes shall be equipped with a 1-1/2-
inch valve in each story, including the
basement or cellar of the building, and
located not less than 3 feet nor more than 6
feet above the floor. Where combination
standpipes are installed, the 1-112-inch
outlet system may be supplied from the
combination system with a 2-inch connecting
line.
3 . Class III Standpipes.
In addition to requirements of
Subsection 1, the following apply:
A. Size. Class III standpipe
systems shall be not less than 6 inches in
diameter.
B. Riser shutoff valve and drain.
Each individual riser must be equipped with
an OS and Y valve at its base and an approved
valve for draining.
C. Fire department connections.
All Class III standpipe systems shall be
equipped with a four-way fire department
connection. Systems with three or more
standpipes shall be provided with not less
than two four-way department inlet
connections. "
Section 10.511 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Basement Pipe Inlets
Sec. 10.511 . (a) General . All basement
pipe inlets shall be installed in accordance
with the requirements of this section.
(b) Where Required. Basement pipe
inlets shall be installed in the first floor
of every store, warehouse or factory having
basements.
EXCEPTIONS: 1 . Where the basement
is equipped with an automatic fire
extinguishing system.
2 . Where the basement is used for
the storage of permanent archives or
valuables such as safe deposit vaults or
similar uses adversely affected by water.
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(c) Location. The location of
basement pipe inlets shall be as required by
the fire department.
(d) Detailed Requirements. All
basement pipe inlets shall be of cast iron,
steel, brass or bronze with lids of cast iron
or bronze.
The basement pipe inlet shall
consist of a sleeve of not less than 8-inch
inside diameter extending through the floor
and terminating flush with or through the
basement ceiling and shall have a top flange
recessed with an inside shoulder to receive
the lid. The top flange shall be installed
flush with finish floor surface. The lid
shall be a solid casting and have a lift
recessed in the top. This lid shall be
provided with a cast-in sign reading FIRE
DEPARTMENT ONLY -- DO NOT COVER. The lid
shall be installed in such a manner as to
permit its easy removal from the flange
shoulder. "
Article 10, Division V of the Uniform Fire Code is
amended by adding a new Section 10.514 to read:
"High Rise Fire Planning and Drills
Sec. 10 .514 . A pre-fire plan shall be
required for all high-rise buildings. The
plan shall be prepared by the owners,
operators, administrators, or managers in
cooperation with the Fire Department. This
plan will include but shall not necessarily
be limited to, the following:
(a) Assignment of a responsible
person as a fire safety director who shall
work with the Fire Department in the
establishment, implementation and maintenance
of the pre-fire plan.
(b) Included in such plan shall be
the conspicuous posting of signs on every
floor of the building and elsewhere as
required by the Fire Department. Such signs
shall include the heading, in letters at
least one inch high on contrasting color, "IN
CASE OF FIRE OR EMERGENCY."
(c) Such signs shall also include
the wording "DO NOT USE ELEVATORS" and then
give directions to all emergency fire exits
from that floor. If fire safety refuge areas
are provided on that floor, the signs shall
give directions to that area. All such
lettering shall be in letters at least one
inch high in a bold face type.
(d) At least once annually the
Fire Department shall conduct a drill with
the fire safety director, or his designee,
using all alarm and signal devices required
by this or other ordinances. This drill need
not involve the occupants of the building.
An announcement over the public address
system, "This is a test of the fire alarm
system. No evacuation from this floor or
building is required, " shall be made prior to
and following the test of the actual alarm
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system. This announcement shall be repeated
twice after the fire alarm testing has been
concluded."
Article 10 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Divisions VII and VIII to read:
"DIVISION VII
MARINAS
General
Sec. 10. 701 . Plans for marina fire-
protection facilities shall be approved by
the Fire Chief or authority having
jurisdiction prior to installation. The
completed work shall be subject to final
inspection and approval after installation.
Definitions
Sec. 10. 702 . For the purpose of this
Division, the definitions of the terms Float,
Marina, Pier, Vessel and Wharf are as set
forth in Article 9.
Fire Prevention Regulations
Sec. 10 . 703 (a) Persons having charge
or control over any structure, including a
pier or wharf, shall not allow the deposit or
permit the accumulation of combustible debris
or rubbish on land beneath such structure,
pier or wharf.
(b) No person shall use any open
flame device for maintenance or repair on any
vessel, float, pier or wharf without a
permit.
(c) No person shall use any
portable barbecue, brazier or cooking device
on any vessel, float, pier or wharf without a
permit.
(d) Any open flame device used for
lighting or decoration on the exterior of any
vessel, float, pier or wharf must be approved
by the Chief.
(e) Any spills of flammable or
combustible liquids at or upon the water
shall be reported immediately to the fire
department or jurisdictional authorities.
(f) Containers with tight-fitting
or self-closing lids shall be provided for
the temporary storage of combustible trash or
rubbish.
(g) All electrical equipment
installed and used must be in accordance with
the Electrical Code as it applies to wet,
damp and hazardous locations.
Fire Protection Equipment
Sec. 10 . 704 . All piers, wharves, floats
with facilities for mooring or servicing five
or more vessels, and marine service stations
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shall be equipped with fire-protection
equipment as follows:
(a) All portions of floats
exceeding 250 feet in distance from fire
apparatus access and marine service stations
shall be provided with an approved wet
standpipe system installed in conformity with
applicable standards set forth in Uniform
Building Code Standard No. 38-2 and Article
10 of this code.
1 . Hose stations shall be so
spaced as to provide protection to any
portion of floats or floating vessels. Hoses
shall be mounted on a reel or rack and
enclosed within an approved cabinet. Hose
stations shall be labeled "FIRE HOSE --
EMERGENCY USE ONLY. " All equipment shall be
approved.
2. At the shore end, the
waterline shall be equipped with a single 2-
1/2-inch fire department connection.
3 . waterlines shall normally
be dry where area is subject to freezing
temperatures.
(b) Piers and wharves shall be
provided with fire apparatus access roads and
water-supply systems with on-site fire
hydrants as may be required. Such roads and
water systems shall conform to Article 10.
Portable Fire-Protection Equipment
Sec. 10 . 705. (a) one fire extinguisher,
2A, 20-BC rating minimum, shall be provided
in each hose station required.
(b) The Chief shall designate the
type and number of all other fire appliances
to be installed and maintained in each
marina.
Transmission of Alarms
Sec. 10. 706. Means shall be available
for the immediate notification of the fire
department.
Maintenance of Access
Sec. 10 . 707. Access shall be provided
and maintained in accordance with Article 10 .
Marina Service Stations
Sec. 10 . 708 . Marine service stations
shall conform to Article 79 .
DIVISION VIII
RIFLE RANGES
Permit
Sec. 10 .801 . A rifle range shall not be
established, maintained or operated without a
permit from the Chief. Applications for such
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a permit shall be referred to the chief law
enforcement officer for approval .
Supervision by Range Officer
Sec. 10 .802 . No person shall operate or
maintain a rifle range except under the
supervision of a qualified range officer.
Qualifications of Range Officer
Sec. 10 .803 . No person shall act as a
range officer until such time as he shall
have demonstrated to the Chief and chief law
enforcement officer his knowledge of firearms
and ammunition, including the general rules
of safety and the provisions of this code
relative thereto, and has received a
certificate of fitness therefor.
Inspection of Ammunition
Sec. 10 .804 . Disposal of defective
ammunition. All ammunition shall be
inspected and approved by the range officer
before permission to fire or discharge same
shall be granted. All ammunition that will
not fire or discharge or which is otherwise
defective shall be turned in to the range
officer for the safe disposal thereof.
First-Aid Fire Appliances
Sec. 10 .805. All rifle ranges shall be
equipped with first-aid fire appliances and
other equipment as required by the Chief and
shall comply with such other fire prevention
measures as may be deemed necessary by the
Chief.
Removal of Vegetation
Sec. 10 .806. All rifle ranges shall be
completely clear of vegetation within a safe
distance from the firing line and striking
grounds and shall be so maintained.
Warnings
Sec. 10 .807. All rifle ranges which are
not fenced shall be posted with approved
warning posters to notify and protect the
public from existing danger. "
Section 11.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following exceptions to read:
"EXCEPTIONS:
1 . When open burning is within
the boundaries of any open fire area as
designated pursuant to Subsection (j) of
Section 11 .203 .
2 . Cooking, recreational, or
ceremonial fires on private property with a
maximum fire area of 9 square feet in
locations outside of hazardous fire areas. "
Section 11. 103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding a second paragraph to read:
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"The conditions, precautions or
stipulations necessary to prevent the spread
of an open fire shall be prescribed upon such
permit and it shall be unlawful for any
person to build or maintain or cause or
permit to be built or maintained, any open or
outdoor fire not in compliance with such
permit.
When required, a permit from the South
Coast Air Quality Management District shall
be obtained before the permit is issued."
Section 11.202 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Sec. 11 .202 . (a) General . Commercial
and industrial incinerators shall be
constructed in accordance with the provisions
of the Mechanical Code. Every incinerator
shall be constructed and maintained in
accordance with the requirements of the South
Coast Air Quality Management District.
(b) Location. Any freestanding
incinerator shall be located not less than
ten (10) feet from any building or property
line. Provided, however, that the Chief may
permit this distance to be reduced to not
less than 3 feet if a wall of masonry or
other fire resistive material is constructed
of sufficient height between such incinerator
and adjacent buildings or property lines to
provide equivalent protection.
(c) Maintenance. Incinerators
shall be maintained in good condition at all
times.
(d) Discontinuance. The Chief is
authorized to require incinerator use to be
immediately discontinued if the Chief
determines that smoke emissions are offensive
to occupants of surrounding property or if
the use of the incinerator is determined by
the Chief to constitute a hazardous
condition. The Chief may notify in writing
the owner of any incinerator that such
incinerator can be used only at or between
specified hours, if he finds that any burning
in such incinerator at other hours will or
may constitute a fire hazard. "
Section 11.203 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended as
follows:
Subsection (e) is amended to read:
" (e) Location. Adequate distance,
no less than 50 feet, shall be provided
between a bonfire or other large open fire
and the nearest structure or other
combustibles. The size of the pile and the
conditions may require greater distances. "
Subsection (f) is amended to read:
" (f) Fire-extinguishing equipment.
Adequate lengths of hose connected to the
water supply or other fire extinguishing
equipment shall be available for use at all
times during which the fire is burning. "
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Subsection (i) is added to read:
" (i) Open fires. A person shall
not build, light, maintain, or cause or
permit to be built, lighted, or maintained,
any open outdoor fire, or use, or cause or
permit to be used, any open outdoor fire for
any purposes except:
1 . When such fire is set or
permission for such fire is given in the
performance of the official duty of any
public officer, and the fire in the opinion
of such officer is necessary: for the
purpose of the prevention of a fire hazard
which cannot be abated by any other means; or
the instruction of public employees in the
methods of fighting fire.
2 . When such fire is set
pursuant to permit on property used for
industrial or institutional purposes for the
purpose of instruction of employees in
methods of fighting fire.
3 . When such fire is set in
the course of any agricultural operation in
the growing of crops, or raising of fowls or
animals.
4 . On a public beach area
owned, managed, or controlled by the County
of Los Angeles, pursuant to all of the
requirements of Ordinance No. 2301 entitled
"Park Ordinance, " adopted July 31, 1933 .
5. Pursuant to authorization
of the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation, in a county-owned park or
recreation camp as provided by said Ordinance
No. 2301 .
6. Bonfires permitted by the
Chief.
7. Cooking, recreational, or
ceremonial fires on private property with a
maximum fire area of 9 square feet in
locations outside of hazardous fire areas. "
Subsection (j) is added to read:
" (j) Designated open fire areas.
The Chief may and is hereby authorized at his
discretion to designate places on private
property, with the permission of the owner
thereof, or upon any public road, or within
any public park, or upon any public land,
where open fires may be built.
The Chief may place or cause to be
placed uniform signs or posters on or at such
premises indicating the place or limits where
such fires may be built and maintained
without further permission, provided,
however, that it shall be unlawful to leave,
or cause or permit to be left, any fire
burning in such place. Before leaving such
place such fire shall be thoroughly
extinguished and completely covered with dirt
in such manner as to adequately prevent such
fire from burning thereafter. "
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Section 11.302 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising the third sentence and adding a fourth sentence to
Subsection (a) to read:
"Combustible rubbish stored in
containers shall be removed daily or at
intervals specified by the Chief. The
storage or accumulation of combustible waste
matter within any building in such a quantity
or location as to constitute a fire hazard is
prohibited. "
Section 11.303 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding a paragraph 3 to Subsection (e) to read:
"3 . Separation. Outdoor combustible
storage shall be divided into areas which
shall not exceed 50 ' x 150, in dimension, and
shall be separated by aisles not less in
width than 15 feet. "
Article 11 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Section 11.406 to read:
"Hot Air Balloon Permit
Sec. 11 .406. For permit to operate a
hot air balloon, see Section 4 .101 . A plan
shall be submitted for approval showing
distance from buildings and other possible
hazards, as determined by the Chief, before
the permit is issued. "
Article 11 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Section 11.407 to read:
"Fire Safety Officers and Advisors
Sec. 11 .407. When, in the opinion of
the Chief, it is necessary for the
preservation of life or property, due to the
hazardous nature of an event, production,
operation or function, he shall require the
owner, agent, or lessee to employ or cause
the employment of one or more approved Fire
Safety Officers or advisors, to be on duty as
such place during the hazardous activity. "
Section 11.505 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
changing the number 11200" to 11500" in the exception.
Article 11 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Divisions VIZ and VIII to read:
"DIVISION VII
CLEARANCE OF BRUSH AND VEGETATIVE GROWTH
Electrical Transmission Lines
Sec. 11 . 701 . (a) Support clearance.
Any person owning, controlling, operating or
maintaining any electrical transmission or
distribution line upon any mountainous,
forest, or brush-covered lands or land
covered with flammable growth, shall, at all
times, maintain around and adjacent to any
pole supporting a switch, fuse, transformer,
lightning arrester, or line junction, or dead
end, or corner poles, or towers, or other
poles or towers at which power company
employees are likely to work most frequently,
920626 rdw 1100362(0) — 1$
an effective firebreak, consisting of a
clearing of not less than 10 feet in each
direction from the outer circumference of
such pole or tower, provided, however, that
this provision shall not be deemed to apply
to lines used exclusively as telephone,
telegraph, telephone or telegraph messenger
call, fire or alarm lines, or other lines
classed as communication (Class C) circuits
by the Public Utilities Commission of the
State of California. Nor shall this
provision apply to clearance around poles
supporting only secondary electrical
distribution lines of 750 volts or less.
(b) Line Clearance -- High
Tension. Any person owning, controlling,
operating or maintaining any electrical
transmission line upon any mountainous,
forest, or brush-covered lands, or lands
covered with flammable growth shall maintain
a clearance of the respective distances
hereinafter in this section specified in all
directions between all vegetation and all
conductors carrying electrical current.
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;
For lines operating at 111,000
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 toward the
line, which may contact the line from the
side or may fall on the line, shall be
felled, cut or trimmed so as to remove the
hazard.
(c) Self-Supporting Aerial Cable.
No clearing to obtain line clearance is
required when self-supporting aerial cable is
used except that forked trees, leaning trees,
and other growth which may fall across the
cable and break it, shall be removed.
EXCEPTION: Nothing contained in
this section shall be construed to require
any person to maintain any clearing on land
where such person does not have the legal
right to maintain such clearing, nor shall
any provision of this ordinance be construed
to required any person to enter upon or to
damage property of another without the
consent of the owner thereof. For further
exceptions, see Title 14 of the California
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property affected that they must clear all
flammable vegetation and other combustible
growth or reduce the amount of fuel content
for a distance greater than thirty feet, but
not to exceed two hundred feet.
Contents of Notice
Sec. 11 . 704. A notice to clear all
flammable vegetation and other combustible
growth for a distance greater than thirty
feet shall be in writing and shall specify
the exact distance from the structure that
such vegetation and growth must be cleared.
Compliance With Findings.
Sec. 11 . 705. Within a reasonable time
after receipt of notice specified in Section
11 . 704, every person owning, leasing,
controlling or operating the structure
involved, and every person owning, leasing or
controlling any land adjacent to such
structure, shall, at all times, maintain
around and adjacent to such structure an
effective fire protection or firebreak made
by removing and clearing away, for a distance
not less than so determined, on each side
thereof, all flammable vegetation or other
combustible growth, except as otherwise
provided in Section 11 . 702 .
Correction by Chief or Commissioner
Sec. 11 . 706. Any person described in
Sections 11 . 702, 11 . 703 or 11 . 705 who has
received notice to correct any of the
conditions specified in said sections and who
is unable to comply with the requirements of
such notice may request the Chief or
Commissioner to correct the condition or
conditions. The Chief or Commissioner may do
so, provided that the person requesting such
assistance agrees to pay the full cost
thereof.
Notice to Correct
Sec. 11 . 707. In the event any of the
conditions prohibited by either Sections
11 . 702 or 11 . 703 exist, the Governing Body
may instruct the Chief or Commissioner to
give notice to the owner of the property upon
which such condition exists, to correct such
prohibited condition, and if the owner fails
to correct such condition the Governing Body
may cause the same to be done and make the
expenses of such correction a lien upon the
property upon which such condition exists.
If it so instructs the Chief or Commissioner,
the Governing Body shall designate the time
and place of a hearing either before itself
or before a referee appointed by it, and
shall notify the Chief of its action.
Mailing Notice
Sec. 11 . 708 . Upon receipt of a notice
from the Governing Body of the time and place
of hearing, and not less than ten days before
such hearing, the Chief or Commissioner shall
mail a notice to the owners of property, as
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their names and addresses appear from the
last equalized assessment roll, or as they
are known to the Clerk of the Governing Body,
on which a firebreak is not maintained as
required by Section 11 . 702 or Section 11 . 705
in substantially the following form:
NOTICE TO DESTROY WEEDS, BRUSH AND RUBBISH
Notice is hereby given that on the
day of (month) , , the Governing Body of
(municipality) passed a resolution declaring
the noxious or dangerous weeds, sagebrush
chaparral, and any other brush or weeds which
attain such large growth as to become, when
dry, a fire menace to adjacent improved
property, were growing, and that there
existed dry grass, stubble brush, litter or
other flammable material which endangers the
public safety by creating a fire hazard upon
or in front of the property on certain
streets in said municipality, and more
particularly described in said resolution,
and that same constitute a public nuisance
which must be abated by the removal of said
noxious or dangerous weeds, brush, litter or
other flammable material, otherwise they will
be removed and the nuisance will be abated by
the municipal authorities, in which case the
cost of such removal shall be assessed upon
the lots and lands from which, or in front of
which, such materials are moved, and such
cost will constitute a lien upon such lots or
lands until paid. Reference is hereby made
to said resolution for further particulars.
All property owners having any
objections to the proposed removal of such
materials are hereby notified to attend a
meeting of the Governing Body of said
municipality, to be held at A.M.
o'clock, (month) , , when their
objections will be heard and given due
consideration.
Dated this day of (month) ,
(Name)
(Department)
(Municipality)
Posting Notice
Sec. 11 . 709 . As an alternative to
mailing, a notice in the form required in
Section 11 . 708 shall be posed in a manner
prescribed in Section 11 . 710 .
Place and Manner of Posting
Sec. 11 . 710. (a) Notices shall be
posted conspicuously in front of the property
on which vegetation which must be removed
exists, of if the property has no frontage
upon any highway or road then upon that
portion of the property nearest to a highway
or road, or most likely to give actual notice
to the owner.
(b) The notices shall be posted
not more than 100 feet in distance apart, but
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at least one notice shall be posted on each
lot or parcel of land.
Publication of Notice
Sec. 11 .711. The City Clerk of the
Governing Body shall publish notice of the
hearing once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City, not less than ten
days prior to the date of the hearing, when
notice is given by means other than that
prescribed in Section 11 .707.
Appointment of Referee
Sec. 11 . 712 . The Governing Body may
appoint a referee to hear protests pursuant
to this Article.
Compensation of Referee
Sec. 11 . 713 . If the Governing Body
appoints an officer or employee of the
municipality as referee he shall serve
without any additional compensation, but all
time spent as referee shall be deemed and
counted as time spent in performing the
duties of his compensated position.
Hearing objections
Sec. 11 . 714 . At the time stated in the
notices, the Governing Body or referee shall
hear and consider all objections and
protests, if any, to the proposed removal of
vegetation, and may continue the hearing from
time to time.
Report of Referee
Sec. 11 . 715. If the hearing is before a
referee, upon the conclusion of the hearing
he shall report to the Governing Body his
findings and his recommendations as to what
objections, if any, should be allowed, and
what objections, if any, should be overruled.
Decision by Board
Sec. 11 . 716. Upon the conclusion of the
hearing before itself, or upon receipt of the
report of the referee, the Governing Body
shall allow or overrule all objections,
whereupon the Governing Body shall acquire
jurisdiction to proceed and perform the work
by removal . The decision of the Governing
Body on the matter is final, except as
provided in Sections 14920 and 14921 of the
California Health and Safety Code.
Order for Abatement
Sec. 11 . 717. After final action is
taken by the Governing Body on the
disposition of any protests or objections or
in case no protests or objections are
received, the said Governing Body shall order
the Chief or Commissioner to remove the
dangerous vegetation.
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Right of Entry Upon Private Property
Sec. 11 . 718 . The Chief or Commissioner
or their assistants, deputies, employees, or
contracting agents, or other representatives
may enter upon private property for the
purpose of removing the vegetation.
Removal Before Arrival of Chief or
Commissioner
Sec. 11 . 719 . Any property owner may
have the vegetation removed at his own
expense if it is done prior to the arrival of
the Chief or Commissioner or his
representatives to do it.
Record and Report of Cost
Sec. 11 . 720. The Chief or Commissioner
shall keep an account of the cost of removing
the vegetation from each separate parcel of
land and shall render an itemized report in
writing to the Governing Body showing the
cost of removing the vegetation from each
separate lot or parcel of land.
Posting Copy of Report
Sec. 11 . 721 . Before the report is
submitted to the Governing Body or referee, a
copy shall be posted for at least three days
on or near the chamber door of the Governing
Body with a notice of the time when the
report will be submitted to the said
Governing Body or referee for hearing on
confirmation.
Hearing on Report
Sec. 11 . 722 . At the time fixed for
receiving and considering the report, the
Governing Body or the referee shall hear it
and any objections of any of the property
owners liable to be assessed for the work of
clearing vegetation.
Report of Referee
Sec. 11 . 723 . If the hearing is before a
referee, upon the conclusion of the hearing
he shall report to the Governing Body his
findings and his recommendations as to what
modifications, if any, should be made in the
report.
Modification and Confirmation of the
Report
Sec. 11 . 724 . Upon the conclusion of the
hearing on the report before itself, or upon
receipt of the report of the referee, the
Governing Body may make such modifications in
the report of the Chief or Commissioner as it
deems necessary, after which, by order or
resolution, the report shall be confirmed.
Costs of Removal
Sec. 11 . 725. The amounts for the cost
of removing the vegetation upon the various
parcels of land mentioned in the report of
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the Chief or Commissioner as confirmed shall
constitute special assessments against the
respective parcels of land and are a lien on
the property for the amount of the respective
assessments.
Collection of Expenses
Sec. 11 . 726. The expenses of removing
vegetation shall be collected, and
assessments shall be canceled or refunded as
provided in Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Part 5
of Division 12 of the State Health and Safety
Code, the provisions of which article are
incorporated herein as if set forth herein in
full .
Joint Proceedings
Sec. 11 . 727. All of the proceedings
provided for in this article may be combined
with and performed in conjunction with
proceedings for the abatement of noxious
weeds pursuant to Part 5 of Division 12 of
the California Health and Safety Code.
Prosecution
Sec. 11 . 728 . A person who violates
Sections 11 . 702, 11 . 705 or 11 .729 may be
prosecuted and punished whether proceedings
pursuant to Sections 11 . 707 - 11 . 727,
inclusive, have been had or not. Proceedings
pursuant to Sections 11 . 707 - 11 . 727,
inclusive, are not a condition precedent to
prosecution for violation of Sections 11 . 702,
11 . 705 or 11 . 729 .
Roadway Clearance
Sec. 11 . 729 . The Chief or Commissioner
may require removal and clearance of all
flammable vegetation or other combustible
growth for a minimum of ten feet on each side
of every roadway, whether public or private.
The Chief or Commissioner may enter upon
private property to remove and clear
vegetation and growth as required by this
section and may charge the responsible party
for the cost of such action. This section
shall not apply to single specimens of trees,
ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground
cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents,
or similar plants used as ground covers,
provided that they do not form a means of
readily transmitting fire. As used in this
section "roadway" means that portion of a
highway or private street improved, designed
or ordinarily used for vehicular travel . The
minimum clearance of ten feet may be
increased if the Fire Chief determines
additional distance is required to provide
reasonable fire safety.
DIVISION VIII
ACTIVITIES IN HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS
Intent
Sec. 11 .801 . The unrestricted use of
grass, grain, brush, or forest-covered land,
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in certain hazardous fire portions of the
City of Carson due to conditions tending to
cause or allow the rapid spread of fires
which may occur on such lands, or because of
the inaccessible character of such lands, is
a potential menace to life and property from
fire. Therefore, it is the intent of this
division to provide necessary safeguards to
prevent the occurrence of fires and to
provide adequate fire protection facilities
to control the spread of fires which might be
caused by recreational, commercial,
industrial or other activities carried on or
in any hazardous fire area.
Permit Required
Sec. 11 .802 . No person shall establish
or conduct any of the following or similar
activities in a hazardous fire area without
first securing a permit.
(a) Recreational activities
including but not limited to picnic grounds,
camps, athletic or recreational clubs,
athletic fields including grandstands and
stadia, rifle or archery ranges, fishing or
boating ponds, dance halls or pavilions, golf
courses, resort hotels, cabins or motels,
riding stables, public swimming pools,
theaters, rodeos, race tracks, carnivals,
bowling alleys, or similar recreational
activities.
(b) Temporary commercial or
assembly activities including but not limited
to temporary stands for the sale of ice
cream, beverages, and similar items,
mobilehome and recreational vehicle parks and
other similar facilities.
(c) Industrial activities
including but not limited to motion picture
studios and sets, lumber yards, warehouses,
manufacturing and processing plants, feed
mills and outdoor storage facilities.
(d) Construction activities
including but not limited to clearing land,
erection of buildings, and construction of
roads, pipelines and utility transmission
lines.
Application for Permit
Sec. 11 .803 . Application for permit for
any such activity shall be made to the Chief
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the
starting date of such activity.
Fire Protection survey
Sec. 11 .804 . Upon receipt of such
application the Chief shall survey the
buildings, premises, and facilities proposed
for such use prior to issuance of the permit
to determine the fire protection equipment
and safeguards necessary to conduct such
activity without unduly increasing the
potential fire hazard to the area.
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Notification
Sec. 11 .805 . The applicant shall be
notified by the Chief of those fire
protection facilities and safeguards
necessary, and a permit shall not be issued
until all such facilities and safeguards have
been provided.
Permit Stipulations
Sec. 11 .806. The permit shall stipulate
the conditions, precautions, limitations, and
safeguards necessary to conduct such activity
with a reasonable degree of fire safety and
failure to comply with any condition,
precaution, limitation, or safeguard
stipulated shall be cause of immediate
revocation of the permit and cessation of the
activity.
Fire Protection Facilities Required
Sec. 11 .807. Fire protection facilities
required and conditions or limitations
necessary to maintain reasonable fire safety
may include but are not limited to the
following:
(a) Adequate water supply, pumps,
hydrants and hose.
(b) Firebreaks as necessary to
prevent a fire on the premises from spreading
to adjacent brush or grass-covered areas.
(c) Posting of "NO SMOKING" signs.
(d) Removal of dry grass and weeds
from around buildings, along roadways and
automobile parking areas, and other areas
accessible to the public or participants of
the activity.
(e) Provision of approved,
competent fire safety officers or advisors to
act as fire guards or fire watchers to patrol
the area when such activity is taking place.
See also Section 11 .407.
(f) Provision of adequate access
roads and parking facilities to prevent
congestion of public roads, to permit
adequate means of egress for evacuation of
the public or participants in event of
emergency, and to permit movement of fire
apparatus and equipment.
(g) Restriction or prohibition of
activities during periods of high fire hazard
weather conditions.
(h) Such fencing as is necessary
to control the activity.
(i) Such other conditions,
limitations, or provisions necessary to
maintain reasonable fire safety.
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— 27 —
Restricted Entry on National Forest Land
Sec. 11 .808 . A person shall not enter
or be on any lands within the boundaries of
the National Forest within the City which
have been closed to entry by the U.S. Forest
Service, except by a valid special entry
permit issued by a U.S. Forest Service
Officer.
Closure of Public or Private Lands
Sec. 11 .809. Any portion of public or
private lands in any hazardous fire area may
be closed to the public by the Chief at the
request of the owners of such public or
private lands, when in his opinion such
closure is necessary for the prevention of
fires. Notice of such closure shall be made
by the Chief by public announcement and such
closure shall be in effect until, in the
opinion of the Chief, such closure is no
longer necessary for the protection of
property against fire and such closure is
lifted by public announcement.
Restricted Entry on Closed Lands
Sec. 11 .810 . A person shall not enter
or be upon any public or private lands closed
to the public by the Chief during the period
such closure is in effect, except that the
closure of private lands shall not prohibit
the use or entry upon such lands by the
owner, his guests or invitees, provided that
such guests or invitees have written
permission from the owner of such lands to
enter upon the same. Such written permit
shall be presented upon the demand of any
public officer when such person is within any
closed area.
Posting of Lands Closed to Entry
Sec. 11 .811 . Lands closed to entry
shall be posted by the fire protection agency
having jurisdiction.
Spark Arresters Required
Sec. 11 .812. (a) No person shall use or
operate in, upon, or within any hazardous
fire area, any tractor, construction
equipment, engine, machinery, or any steam,
oil or gasoline-operated stationary or mobile
equipment, from which a spark or fire may
originate unless such equipment is provided
with a qualified device or spark arrester
installed in or attached to the exhaust pipe
which will prevent the escape of fire or
sparks. Said qualified device or spark
arrester shall meet the United States Forest
Service, "Standard for Spark Arresters for
Internal Combustion Engines" (Standard 5100-
1, January 1965) . For the purpose of this
section, any registered motor vehicle
operated on a road or highway and which is
equipped with a muffler in good condition, as
required by the Vehicle Code, shall be deemed
to be in compliance with this section.
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(b) Each chimney used in
conjunction with any fireplace, barbecue,
incinerator, or any heating appliance in
which solid or liquid fuel is used, upon any
building, structure, or premises located
within any hazardous fire area, shall be
maintained with a spark arrester constructed
with heavy wire mesh or other noncombustible
material with openings not to exceed one-half
inch.
Open Flame Device
Sec. 11 .813 . No person shall operate or
use any device, machine, or process such as a
welding torch, tar pot, decorative torch, or
any other device liable to start or cause
fire in or upon any hazardous fire area,
except by the authority of a written permit
from the Chief. Provided, however, that no
permit will be required if such use is within
inhabited premises or designated camp site,
and such uses are a minimum of thirty feet
from any grass, grain, brush or forest
covered lands.
Roadway Clearance
Sec. 11 .814. (a) Clearance of brush or
vegetative growth from roadways shall be in
accordance with Section 11 . 729 of this Code.
(b) If the Chief determines in any
specific case that difficult terrain, danger
of erosion, or other unusual circumstances
make strict compliance with the provisions of
this Code undesirable or impractical, he may
suspend enforcement thereof and require
reasonable alternative measures.
Illegal Dumping
Sec. 11 .815. No person shall place,
deposit or dump any garbage, cans, bottles,
papers, ashes, refuse, trash, rubbish, or
combustible waste material in or upon any
hazardous fire area. No person shall dump
such material in, upon, or along any trail,
roadway or highway in any hazardous fire
area. Dumping in areas approved by the Fire
Department for this use shall not be deemed
to be in violation with this section. This
section may be enforced by the Commissioner.
Disposal of Ashes
Sec. 11 .816. No person shall place,
deposit, or dump any ashes or coals in or
upon any hazardous fire area except in the
hearth of an established fire pit, camp
stove, or fireplace, or in a combustible
container with a tight-fitting lid which is
kept or maintained in a safe location not
less than ten feet from any combustible
vegetation or structure; or where such ashes
or coals are buried and covered with one foot
of mineral earth not less than twenty-five
feet from any combustible vegetation or
structure.
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Fire Roads and Firebreaks
Sec. 11 .817. (a) No person, except
public officers acting within the scope of
their duties, shall travel upon, or drive or
park any motorcycle, motor scooter, or motor
vehicle upon any fire road or firebreak
beyond the point where travel is restricted
by a cable, gate, or sign, without the
permission of the property owner or owners
involved.
(b) No person shall park any
vehicle so as to obstruct the entrance to any
fire road or firebreak.
(c) No person shall install or
maintain a radio or television aerial, or guy
wire thereto, or any other obstruction on any
fire road or firebreak, which is less than
sixteen feet above such fire road or
firebreak.
Use of Motorcycle, Motor Scooter, and
Motor Vehicles
Sec. 11 .818 . No person shall operate
any motorcycle, motor scooter, or motor
vehicle, except upon clearly established
public or private roads, within any hazardous
fire area without first having secured a
permit to do so from the Chief. No such
permit shall be issued unless written
permission from the property owner is first
presented.
Hazardous Warning Lights
Sec. 11 .819 . It shall be unlawful to
maintain any torch or lantern utilizing an
open flame along any excavation, road, or any
place where the dislodgement of such torch or
lantern might permit same to roll, fall, or
slide on to any forest or brush-covered land,
or any land containing flammable material . "
Section 12.106 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
changing the last sentence of Exception No. 1 to Subsection (c)
to read:
"The use of this exception may be
revoked by the Chief for due cause. "
Section 12 . 109 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
deleting the last sentence of Subsection (d) and adding the
following:
"The provisions of this Section shall
apply to new and existing buildings.
The signs shall be maintained in an
approved manner.
The signs shall be constructed as follows:
(1) The sign shall be a minimum of
12 inches x 12 inches square.
(2) The stairway location shall be
placed at the top of the sign in 1-inch high
block lettering with ,-inch stroke (STAIR 1
or WEST STAIR) .
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(3) The stairway's roof access
shall be placed under the stairway
identification in 1-inch high block lettering
with a-inch stroke (ROOF ACCESS or NO ROOF
ACCESS) .
(4) The floor level number shall
be placed in the middle of the sign in 5-inch
high lettering with %-inch stroke. The
mezzanine levels shall have the letter "M"
preceding the floor number. Basement levels
shall have the letter "Br' preceding the floor
number.
(5) The lower and upper terminus
of the stairway shall be placed at the bottom
of the sign in 1-inch high block lettering
with ;-inch stroke.
Example:
1-inch x ;-inch WEST STAIR
NO ROOF ACCESS
5-inch x 3A-inch
1-inch x <-inch B2 THRU 24
STAIR 3
ROOF ACCESS
12 inches
1 THRU 12
11 Section 25.102 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Emergency Procedures
Sec. 25.102 . (a) Emergency preparation
and training. Every place of assembly shall
be under the constant supervision of a
competent adult on the premises during the
time that the premises are open to the
public.
Sufficient employees shall be
trained to provide this supervision so that
when the primary supervisor is absent an
alternate person will be capable of providing
the supervision of the operation.
All employees shall be trained to
at least provide assistance for the public to
exit from the building in an emergency, to be
aware of requirements for keeping exits clear
at all times, and to promptly notify the
supervisor or the appropriate public agency
of an emergency if necessary. New employees
shall be provided with this training within
15 days after employment .
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(b) Emergency notification. Every
place of assembly shall be provided with a
method of notifying the fire department in
case of emergency. This may be by telephone
or other method approved by the Chief. The
alarm method provided must be readily
available. "
Section 25. 106 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising the last sentence of Exception No. 1 to Subsection (b)
to read:
"The use of this exception may be
revoked by the Chief for due cause. "
Section 25.302 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Sec. 25.302 . When more than 500 loose
chairs are set up in rows in connection with
outdoor events, chairs shall be fastened
together in groups of not less than three and
shall be tied or staked to the ground. "
Section 26.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
placing a period after the word operations in the fifth line, by
deleting the rest of the paragraph and by adding the following
sentences:
"A lower explosive limit (L.E.L.) device
shall be required to be in operation in the
area of hazard during the application and
drying period of flammable finishes and until
the reading on the device no longer indicates
the presence of hazardous vapors. During
this time no electric motor or other
equipment which would be a source of ignition
shall be operated nor shall smoking or any
open flame be permitted in the area."
Section 32 . 107 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following paragraph:
"All tents and air supported structure
fabrics, and any combustible decorations used
within such structures shall meet the
standards of Title 19, California
Administrative Code, Chapter 8 for flame
retardancy. "
Section 32.110 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Fire Safety Officers
Sec. 32 .110 . Fire safety officers
necessary to safeguard the premises shall be
provided as required and approved by the
Chief. "
Section 35. 106 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Temporary Displays and Events
Sec. 35.106. When the mall area, or any
portion thereof, is used for temporary
displays and events, such area shall be in
accordance with Article 25.
The exit facilities shall comply with
the provisions for public assembly of Title
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19 and Title 24 of the California
Administrative Code and other provisions of
this Code. The Chief is authorized to
establish the regulations necessary to assure
that the converted mall building tenants do
not have their exiting obstructed by the
display or event. it shall be the
responsibility of the covered mall management
to provide adequate personnel to comply with
the regulations required by the Chief. "
Section 45.202 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding in the fourth line of the first paragraph, after the words
"sprinkler system" and before the words "and separated, " the
words "or other approved fire protection. "
Section 45.203, Subsection (e) of the Uniform Fire Code
is amended to read:
"Baffles. All booths that are used to
apply flammable or combustible materials by
spray application shall be equipped with
filters or baffle plates constructed of a
noncombustible material and readily removable
or accessible to facilitate cleaning and
designed to provide an even flow of air
through the booth and to prevent the deposit
of overspray before it enters the exhaust
duct. Such plates or filters shall not be
installed in the exhaust ducts. "
Section 45.301 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding in the third line, after the words "sprinkler system" and
before the words "and separated, " the words "or other approved
fire protection system. "
Section 45.702 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Sec. 45. 702 . All spraying operations
involving the use of organic peroxides and
other dual-component coatings shall be
conducted in a spray booth protected by an
approved fire sprinkler system or other
approved fire protection system. "
Section 49. 102 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Subsection (e) to read:
" (e) Prevention of backflash and
backflow. Approved protective devices shall
be installed in the fuel gas and oxygen lines
to prevent backflash in the fuel system and
backflow in the fuel and oxygen system in
accordance with nationally recognized safe
practice. "
Section 77.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Subsection (c) to read:
" (c) Fees. The fee for issuance of a
permit under this section shall, in all
cases, be twelve dollars ($12 .00) . In cases
in which the quantity of explosives is one
hundred pounds or less, the sum of one dollar
($1 .00) shall be deposited into the state
treasury upon issuance of a permit. In all
other cases the sum of five dollars ($5.00)
shall be deposited into the state treasury. "
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Section 77.201 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following sentences and the following exception at the
end of Subsection (i) :
"Items of hardware which contain
ignitors, detonators, propellants or
explosives shall not be stored in the same
magazine with other explosives. Explosives
which are subject to mass detonation, such as
lead azide, lead styphanate, dynamite, photo
flash powder and black powder shall not be
stored with other explosives.
EXCEPTION: Black sporting powder may be
stored with smokeless sporting powder in
retail, commercial stores when quantities are
limited to those allowed in Section
77.202 (a) , with the approval of the Chief. "
Section 77.301(b) of the Uniform Fire Code is amended
to read:
"Sec. 77.301 (b) . Personnel
Qualifications. The handling and firing of
explosives shall be performed only by
authorized blasters licensed by the State of
California, or by employees under his direct
personal supervision who are at least 18
years of age. "
Table 79. 105-A of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
permit the following quantities of flammable and combustible
liquids in glass containers:
Class I-A, I-B and I-C - 1 pint
Class II - 1 quart
Class III - 1 gallon
Section 79.201 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Subsection (g) to read:
" (g) General purpose warehouse. 1 .
General purpose warehouses shall be separated
from other occupancies by at least a 2-hour
area separation wall whenever mixed storage
of combustible commodities and liquids is
authorized.
2 . Warehousing operations that
involve storage of liquids shall be
restricted to separate inside storage areas,
liquid storage warehouses or shall be limited
to the provision of paragraph 3 below.
3 . Class I-B and I-C liquids in
containers of 1 gallon or less capacity,
Class II liquids in containers of 5 gallons
or less capacity, and/or Class III liquids in
containers of 60 gallons or less capacity may
be stored in warehouses handling combustible
commodities, as defined in the scope of
Uniform Fire Code Standard 81-1 "Indoor
General Storage, " provided that the storage
area is protected with automatic sprinklers
in accordance with the provisions of that
standard for Class IV commodities, the
liquids are separated from the combustible
storage by a minimum of 8 foot aisles and is
limited to:
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a) Class I-B and X-C 660 Gal 5 feet high
b) Class II 1375 Gal 5 feet high
C) Class III-A 2750 Gal 10 feet high
4 . Aisles shall be provided so
that no container is more than 12 feet from
an aisle. Main aisles between liquid storage
shall be at least 8 feet wide and side aisles
at least 4 feet wide.
5. Liquids shall not be stored in
the same pile or in the same rack sections as
ordinary combustible commodities. Where
liquids are packaged together with ordinary
combustibles, as in kits, the storage shall
be considered on the basis of whichever
commodity predominates. When two or more
classes of liquids are stored in a single
pile or single rack section, the maximum
quantities permitted in the pile or rack
section shall be the smallest of the two or
more separate maximum quantities, and the
height of storage permitted in that pile or
rack section shall be the least of two or
more separate heights. The maximum total
quantities permitted shall be limited to the
sum of proportional amounts that each class
of liquid present bears to the maximum total
permitted for its respective class. The sum
of proportional amounts shall not exceed 100
percent. "
Section 79.202 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
changing paragraph 2 of Subsection (a) to read:
112 . Quantities exceeding limits for
control areas. Indoor storage exceeding
quantities allowed within control areas shall
be within liquid storage cabinets or within
liquid storage rooms or liquid storage
warehouses except as provided in this
Division. "
Section 79.203 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following exception to Subsection (a) :
"EXCEPTION: For rooms used only for the
storage of Class IB, IC, II or IIIA liquids
in unopened containers, the area limitations
shall be determined according to requirements
for a Group B, Division 2 Occupancy except
that an automatic sprinkler system shall be
required pursuant to Section 10.507. "
Section 79 .204 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following exception to Subsection (a) :
"EXCEPTION: The area limitation shall
be determined according to requirements for a
Group B. Division 2 Occupancy provided that
an automatic sprinkler system shall be
required pursuant to Section 10 .507. "
Table 79.203-A of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
changing the table to permit drum storage on ground and upper
floors at 2 high for Group IB or IC liquids.
Section 79.503 (4) of the Uniform Fire Code is amended
by adding a third paragraph to read as follows:
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"Shell to shell spacing between tanks
shall be not less than the diameter of the
largest tank. "
Section 79.507 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising paragraph 3 of Subsection (c) to read:
113 . The walls of the diked area shall
be restricted to an average height of 6 feet
above the interior grade, except as provided
in Item 4 . The walls of the diked area shall
not be higher than 6 feet above the exterior
grade, "
Section 79.510 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising Subsection (b) to read:
" (b) Required systems. All tanks
exceeding 1500 square feet of liquid surface
area used for the storage of Class I
flammable liquids shall be provided with foam
fire protection.
EXCEPTIONS:
1 . Tanks with floating roofs for
storage of crude oil exceeding 1500 square
feet of liquid surface area and less than
12,300 square feet shall have foam fire
protection only for the seal area.
2 . Other floating roof tanks or
pressure tanks operating at or above 1-pound-
per square inch gauge. "
Section 79.510 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
deleting the second paragraph of Subsection (c) .
Section 79. 605 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising Subsection (d) to read:
" (d) Used tanks. Used tanks intended
for flammable or combustible liquids shall be
tested as follows:
1 . Tank shall be sufficiently
cleaned to enable the inspector to examine
all portions of the outer shell . At the
discretion of the inspector, sandblasting may
be required. All equipment necessary to
perform any and all phases of the tests shall
be supplied by the installer.
2 . Pits and corrosion shall not
exceed 10% depth of the original shell
thickness. Pitted areas may be built up by
welding to return shell to the original
thickness. If more than lo% of the surface
area of the tank requires welding, the tank
shall be deemed unfit for installation.
3 . Tank shall be inspected and
approved for installation by a Fire
Prevention Division inspector from the
Department. Only tanks to be installed
within the City shall be inspected. All
inspections shall be conducted within the
County of Los Angeles. Tank approval shall
be valid for a period of 90 days. "
Section 79.808 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising paragraph 2 of Subsection (a) to read:
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112 . Location. Tank vehicle loading
racks dispensing flammable liquids shall be
separated from tanks, warehouses or other
plant buildings, any source of ignition or
adjoining property line that may be built
upon by a clear distance of 100 feet,
measured from the nearest position of any
fill stem. This distance may be reduced to
25 feet if loading racks are provided with a
fixed fire protection system or are
dispensing only combustible liquids.
Building for pumps or for shelter of loading
personnel may be part of the loading rack. "
Section 79.903 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising Subsection (a) to read as follows:
" (a) Aboveground tanks. Class I Liquids
shall not be dispensed into the fuel tank of
a motor vehicle from aboveground tanks and
Class II Liquids shall not be dispensed from
an aboveground tank exceeding 1000 gallons
with not more than 2000 gallons total per
site. "
Section 79 . 1006 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising Subsection (e) to read:
" (e) Tanks with top openings only. 1 .
Mounting. Tanks with top openings only shall
be mounted as follows:
A. On well-constructed metal
legs connected to shoes or runners designed
so that the tank is stabilized and the entire
tank and its supports can be moved as a unit,
or
B. For stationary tanks, on a
stable base of timbers or blocks
approximately 6 inches in height which
prevents the tank from contacting the ground.
2 . Equipment. Tanks with top
openings only shall be equipped with a
tightly and permanently attached approved
pumping device having an approved hose of
sufficient length for filling vehicles,
equipment or containers to be served from the
tank. Either the pump or the hose shall be
equipped with a padlock to its hanger to
prevent tampering. An effective
antisiphoning device shall be included in the
pump discharge unless a self-closing nozzle
is provided. Siphons or internal pressure
discharge devices shall not be used. "
Section 79.1111 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding a second sentence to read:
"Fire protection shall be provided in
accordance with Section 10.501 (a) . "
Section 80.103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising Subsections (b) and (c) and adding Subsection (d) to
read:
" (b) Hazardous Materials Business Plan.
Each application for a permit required by
this Article shall include a Hazardous
Materials Business Plan (H.M.B.P.) in
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accordance with Chapter 2 .20 of Part 2 of
Title 2 of the Los Angeles County Code.
(c) Hazardous Materials Inventory
Statement. Each application for a permit
required by this Article shall include a
Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement
(H.M.I.S.) in accordance with Chapter 2 .20 of
Part 2 of Title 2 of the Los Angeles County
Code.
(d) Emergency Information. Hazardous
Materials Business Plans, Risk Management
Prevention Programs, and Inventory Statements
shall be posted in an approved location and
immediately available to emergency
responders. The Chief may require the
information be posted at the entrance to the
occupancy or property."
Section 80.108 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising paragraph 1 of Subsection (b) to read:
111 . Boundaries. Boundaries of a
control area shall be formed by one or more
of the following:
A. An occupancy separation with a
minimum one-hour fire-resistive rating.
B. The exterior wall, roof or
foundation of the building.
C. 100 feet measured in a
straight line between exempt amounts of
hazardous materials. "
Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Section 80.114 to read:
"Hazardous Materials Business Plan
Sec. 80.114. Every business shall
comply with the reporting requirements as set
forth in Chapter 2 .20 of Part 2 of Title 2 of
the Los Angeles County Code."
Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Section 80. 115 to read:
"Risk Management and Prevention Program
Sec. 80.115. Every business shall
comply with the requirements as set forth in
Chapter 2 .20 of Part 2 of Title 2 of the Los
Angeles County Code. "
Section 80.301 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding paragraph 7 to Subsection (b) to read:
117. Tank vehicles and railroad tank
cars shall not be used as storage tanks.
Unloading operations shall be in accordance
with Section 79 .809 . "
Section 80.312 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising Exception 2 to paragraph 1 of Subsection (a) as follows:
"EXCEPTION: For retail display of
nonflammable solid and nonflammable or
noncombustible liquid highly toxic or toxic
materials, see Section 80.112 . "
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Section 80.402 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
revising part A of paragraph 8 of Subsection (c) to read:
"A. Gas cabinets or local exhaust.
When cylinders, portable containers, tank
vehicles or railroad tank cars regulated by
DOT are used out-of-doors, gas cabinets or a
locally exhausted enclosure shall be
provided. "
Section 81. 103 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following sentence to read:
"Before racks are installed in
occupancies regulated by this article,
required permits must be applied for and
approved. An approved permit and plot plan
must be kept on the premises and subject to
inspection by an officer of the fire
department at all times. "
Section 82.104 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding the following sentence to Subsection (c) to read:
"At multi-container installations, the
aggregate capacity of the containers shall be
used to determine minimum distances to
buildings or adjoining property lines."
Section 82. 104 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Subsections (e) and (f) to read:
" (e) Loading station location. Tank
car and tank vehicle bulk loading and
unloading stations shall be located not less
than one hundred feet from any building,
source of ignition, or line of adjoining
property that may be built upon.
(f) Container orientation. Unless
special protection is provided and approved
by the Chief, containers of liquid petroleum
gas shall be oriented so that their
longitudinal axis does not point toward other
liquid petroleum containers, vital process
equipment, control rooms, loading stations or
flammable liquid storage tanks . "
Section 82 . 110 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to
read:
"Sec. 82 .110. When exposed to probable
vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys,
driveways or parking areas, LP-gas
containers, regulators and piping shall be
suitably protected by crash posts in
accordance with Section 80 .301 (w) . "
Article 82 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Section 82. 115 to read:
"Storage Inside Buildings
Sec. 82 .115 . (a) Commercial, industrial
and warehouse buildings . Maximum storage or
display of LPG shall not exceed 60 gallons
(250 pounds) . Storage shall be separated
from combustible storage and from exits.
Locations for such storage shall be approved
by the Chief. Fuel tanks on motorized
equipment shall not be considered in this
total .
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(b) Storage within special
buildings or rooms. All storage of
quantities exceeding the above amount shall
be in buildings or rooms conforming to
Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 82-1 and the
Uniform Building Code."
Article 82 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
adding Section 82.116 to read:
"Use Inside Buildings
Sec. 82 .116. Use of portable cylinders
of LPG in buildings is limited to those
having a water capacity of 2 112 pounds and
to fuel tanks as specified herein.
LPG fuel tanks on motorized equipment
are limited to two per vehicle with a
combined capacity not to exceed 50 pounds.
Refilling shall not be permitted within the
building. Exchange of tanks shall be
permitted only in an approved location.
Approved LPG-fired fixed appliances may
be used in buildings in accordance with
Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 82-1 and this
article. "
Section 87 . 104 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
changing the words "fire watch" in Subsection (b) to the words
"fire safety officer. "
Section 87. 105 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by
changing the words "fire watch" in Subsection (f) to the words
"fire safety officer. "
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