HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrd. 1710 ORDINANCE NO. 1710
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING
THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FIRE CODE, RATIFYING THE MORE RESTRICTIVE BUILDING STANDARDS
CONTAINED IN THAT CODE, AND DELEGATING ENFORCEMENT OF THE FIRE
CODE IN THE CITY TO THE FIRE CHIEF
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood lies within the jurisdictional boundaries of the
Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District); and
WHEREAS, the District has responsibility for fire protection within said
jurisdictional boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors, acting as the Governing Body of the
District did on January 24, 2017, adopt amendments to the District Fire Code by adopting
by reference, with certain changes and amendments, the 2016 Edition of the California
Fire Code and the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, as allowed by state law, the District Fire Code contains local
amendments that constitute more restrictive building standards relating to fire and panic
safety than those adopted by the State Fire Marshal and contained in the California
Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 13869.7(c) of the California Health and Safety
Code, local amendments containing such more restrictive building standards are not
effective within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City until ratified by the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City to ratify all of these more restrictive
building standards and to have those standards be enforced in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Adopts the 2017 District Fire Code as the Fire Code for the City.
Section 2. Ratifies the Ordinance amending the District Fire Code adopted on
January 24, 2017, by the Board of Supervisors which contains more restrictive building
standards.
Section 3. Finds that the more restrictive building standards contained in the
District Fire Code are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, or
topographical conditions in the City and adopts by reference the specific findings made
in section 324 of the Ordinance adopted by the Board of Supervisors regarding these
local conditions, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
Section 4. Delegates authority to enforce the District Fire Code, including the
more restrictive building standards contained in the District Fire Code, to the District Fire
Chief, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 13869.7.
Section 5. Instructs the City Clerk to send a copy of this ordinance to the following:
California Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of
Codes and Standards, 2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 250, Sacramento, California
95833-1820,
California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130,
Sacramento, CA 95833 and
Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County, Attn: Chief Mark
Savage, Fire Marshal, 5823 Rickenbacker Road, Commerce, California 90040.
Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this City Ordinance and
cause it to be published as required by law.
Section 7. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from
and after its passage and adoption by the City Council of the City of Lynwood.
First read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 3rd day of April 2018
and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 17th
day of April, 2018.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of April 2018
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Jo Luis Soalch r Mayor
ATTEST:
Maria Quinonez, ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
el Tapia, City Attorney Alma :rtinez, City Manager
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 17th day of April 2018, and passed by the
following votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, CASTRO, MAYOR PRO TEM
SANTILLAN-BEAS AND MAYOR SOLACHE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
Maria Quinonez, Ci Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of
the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and
correct copy of Ordinance No. 1710 is on file in my office, and that said Ordinance was
adopted on the date any by the vote therein stated. Dated this 17th day of April, 2018.
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Maria Quinonez, y Clerk
Exhibit 1
Section 324 from Ordinance Adopted by County Board of Supervisors on
January 24, 2017
SECTION 1. Findings in Support of Adoption of More Restrictive
Building Standards.
The provisions of this ordinance contain various changes, modifications,
and additions to the 2016 California Fire Code. Some of those changes are
administrative in nature in that they do not constitute changes or modifications to
requirements contained in the building standards adopted by the State Fire
Marshall and published in the California Building Standards Code. Pursuant to
Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, the Board of
Supervisors hereby expressly finds and determines that all of the changes and
modifications to requirements contained in the building standards published in
the California Building Standards Code, contained in this ordinance, which are
not administrative in nature, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions in the County of Los Angeles and in the
Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County. This expressed
finding is supported and based upon the following more specific determinations:
CLIMATIC - The County of Los Angeles is located in an area subject to
climatic conditions with long periods of low humidity and hot weather, combined
with unpredictable seasonal high winds (Santa Ana wind conditions), resulting in
increased exposure to fire risk. This combination of events creates an
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environment that is conducive to rapidly spreading fires. Control of such fires
requires rapid response. With the time that is required to deal with potential
obstacles from the wind, such as fallen trees, street lights, and utility poles, in
addition to the time required to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs, the
ability to respond rapidly is negatively impacted. Additionally, there is a
significant increase in the amount of wind at 60 feet above the ground. Use of
aerial-type firefighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel
at increased risk of injury. High winds will also cause burning embers to become
airborne resulting in the rapid spread of a fire to nearby structures. Immediate
containment of a fire is the only method by which it can be controlled during high
wind conditions. In high fire severity zones, a unique combination of low
humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation exists.
GEOLOGICAL - The County of Los Angeles is located in the middle of the
seismically active area identified as Seismic Zone 4. The viability of the public
water system would be questionable at best after a major seismic event. Tall
buildings would become vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available
water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of any available water to floors
above the 55-foot level. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively
impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create
significant physical obstacles and logistical challenges. With the probability of
strong aftershocks, there exists a need to provide increased protection for
anyone on upper floors.
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Geological conditions created by the numerous faults will result in
increased fire danger to structures, delayed Fire Department response, and
unique rescue challenges. Seismic events of sufficient magnitude will cause
substantial damage to structures. These damages are likely to be accompanied
by a substantial number of fires that may exceed the Fire Department
suppression capabilities. Accordingly, built-in fire suppression systems provide
the only adequate measure to mitigate the potential hazards from and damage
caused by such fires.
The County of Los Angeles is subject to occasional severe rainstorms.
The impacts from these rainstorms are exacerbated if hillside areas have been
burned by wildland fires because significant mud and debris flows can occur.
Mud and debris flows can impair Fire Department access or delay response
times if access roads are obstructed by mud or debris.
TOPOGRAPHICAL - The topographical conditions of the County of Los
Angeles includes many mountains, hills, and canyons which tend to accelerate
the periodic high-velocity winds by means of a venturi effect. These canyon
winds and the significant growth of vegetation of a combustible nature increase
the fire danger. Additionally, long periods of dry, hot weather, combined with
unpredictable seasonal winds (Santa Ana wind conditions) result in increased
exposure to fire risk. The hillside areas have access roads that are narrow,
steep, and contain many sharp curves, all of which makes timely response by
large fire apparatus difficult.
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The specific sections of this code that constitute more restrictive building
standards are identified in the table set forth below. The more restrictive building
standards contained in this code and identified in the table below shall be
applicable only in those cities served by the District which have ratified the
aforesaid sections in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section
13869.
Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
304.1.2 — Climatic and Local amendment requiring brush clearance to
Vegetation Topographical maintain defensible space for fire operations that
is necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique
climate and topography to reduce risk of fire and
to minimize the spreading of fire to structures.
316.6.1 — Climatic, Imposes additional requirements for the
Structures Geological, and grounding of construction under high-voltage
Topographical transmission lines to protect property, the public,
and firefighters responding to emergencies.
Necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique
climate and topography to reduce risk of fire, to
reduce the possibility of fires being causes by
downed high-voltage transmission lines, to
minimize the spreading of fires that may begin
under transmission lines, and to protect
firefighters responding to emergencies under
transmission lines. Further necessary because
risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
326.7 — Fire Climatic, Local amendment to require fire safety measures
Protection Geological, and including but not limited to water supply,
Facilities Topographical firebreaks, posting of fire watchers, access roads,
Required restriction of activities during high fire hazard and
other conditions to maintain reasonable fire
safety. Necessary due to Los Angeles County's
unique climate and topography to reduce risk of
fire, to reduce the possibility of wildland fires
spreading to structures, and to minimize impacts
of fire. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
326.12.2 — Climatic and Local amendment to reduce the threat of fires by
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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
Chimneys Topographical requiring spark arrestors on chimneys that is
necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique
climate and topography to reduce risk of fire and
to minimize impacts of fire. Such spark arrestors
reduce the likelihood of embers exiting a chimney
and igniting a fire.
326.14— Climatic and Local amendment requiring clearance of
Roadway Topographical roadways to provide adequate access for
Clearance firefighting apparatus, to create defensible space
for fire operations, and to reduce the possibility of
wildland fires spreading to structures. Necessary
due to Los Angeles County's unique climate and
topography.
503.1.2— Climatic, Provides for additional access requirements
Additional Geological, and necessary because of terrain, climate, or other
Access Topographical factors that limit access. Necessary to ensure
adequate response times due to the unique
climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
503.2.1 — Climatic, Requires unobstructed clearance to sky on fire
Dimensions Geological, and apparatus access roads with exception for
Topographical protected tree species. Necessary to prevent
obstruction of access roads by tree limbs or other
obstructions and thus allow for quick response
times to fires and other emergencies. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
503.2.5— Climatic, Provides for more stringent width, turning radius,
Dead-Ends Geological, and and grade specifications for access roads to
Topographical ensure access for fire apparatus. Necessary due
to unique climatic and topographical conditions
that increase the risk of fires. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
503.4 — Climatic, Adds speed bumps and speed humps to list of
Obstruction of Geological, and prohibited obstructions to fire apparatus access
Fire Apparatus Topographical roads. Speed bumps and speed humps reduce
Access Roads response times to fires and other emergencies
because fire apparatus have to slow down to
pass over them or drive around them. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
503.4.1 — Climatic, Requires fire code official approval to install
Traffic- Geological, and traffic calming devices such as speed bumps and
Calming Topographical speed humps. Such devices can reduce
Devices response times to fires and other emergencies.
Necessary to ensure adequate response times
due to the unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. This section is necessary
because the risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
503.7— Fire Climatic, Requires fire apparatus access roads in
Apparatus Geological, and recreational vehicle, mobile home, manufactured
Access Roads Topographical housing, sales lots, and storage lots. Necessary
in Recreational to ensure adequate water supply and access to
Vehicle, such locations due to the unique climatic and
Mobile Home, topographical conditions that increase the risk of
Manufactured fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
Housing, necessary because the risk of fire is increased
Sales Lots, due to the prevalence of earthquakes in
and Storage Los Angeles County.
Lots
503.7.1 — Fire Climatic, Requires additional fire apparatus access roads
Apparatus Geological, and in mobile home parks and special occupancy
Access Roads Topographical parks. Necessary to ensure adequate water
in Mobile supply and access to such locations due to the
Home Parks unique climatic and topographical conditions that
and Special increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
Occupancy zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
Parks increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
504.5 — Roof Climatic, Provides various design and location
Top Barriers Geological, and requirements for solar photovoltaic systems
and Parapets Topographical installed on roofs of buildings for residential and
commercial structures. Access and spacing
requirements ensure firefighter access to the
roof, provide access pathways to specific areas
of the roof, provide for venting cut-out areas, and
to provide emergency egress from the roof.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to climatic and
topographical conditions.
507.5.1.2 — Climatic, Requires a draft hydrant for swimming pools and
Pool Draft Geological, and spas located in the fire hazard severity zone to
System in Fire Topographical provide a source of water to fight fires.
Hazard Necessary because of unique climatic and
Severity Zones topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
507.5.10 — Climatic, Provides posting of sign to notify Fire Department
Draft System Geological, and of draft hydrant for swimming pools and spas in
Identification Topographical fire hazard severity zone. Necessary because of
Sign unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
901.6.3.1 — Climatic, Provides signage requirements for water control
Above-Ground Geological, and valves to facilitate firefighter identification and
Water Control Topographical use of said valves in an emergency. Necessary
Valve Signs because of unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
901.6.3.4 — Climatic, Provides clearance requirements for water
Clear Space Geological, and control valves to facilitate firefighter identification
Around Above- Topographical and use of said valves in an emergency.
Ground Water Necessary because of unique climatic and
Control Valve topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
903.2.11.7 — Climatic, Provides an additional level of protection to
Occupancies Geological, and occupancies in case of a fire by requiring
in Fire Hazard Topographical installation of automatic fire sprinklers.
Severity Zones Necessary because of unique climatic and
and in the . topographical conditions that increase the risk of
Malibu-Santa catastrophic fires in fire hazard severity zones
Monica and due to the topography that reduces response
Mountains or times to fires. Further necessary because risk of
San Gabriel fire is increased due to the prevalence of
Southface earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
Areas
903.4.2 — Climatic and Requires installation of exterior fire alarm visual
Alarms Geological device. Visual alarms are necessary to warn
both disabled and non-disabled persons.
Necessary because of increased likelihood of
fires due to climatic conditions. Further
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in the Los Angeles
County.
905.2.1 — Climatic Construction and installation requirements for
Class I Class I standpipes to ensure adequate fire
Standpipes; protection systems and water supply due to fires
905.2.1.1, in Los Angeles County's hot and windy climate.
905.2.1.2
905.2.1.3
905.4 — Climatic Installation/Regulation of Fire Protection System
Location of to ensure proper location of hose connection to
Class I control fires in Los Angeles County's hot and
Standpipe windy climate.
Hose
Connections
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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
905.5.3— Climatic Installation and regulation of interior wet
Class II standpipes to ensure adequate fire protection
System system due to fires in Los Angeles County's hot
1'/2-Inch Hose and windy climate.
905.6.1 — Climatic Local amendment regarding installation and
Protection regulation of Fire Protection System to ensure
proper location of hose connection to control
fires. Necessary because of increased danger of
fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions.
905.6.1.1 — Climatic Size requirements for Class Ill standpipes to
Size ensure adequate fire protection system.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions.
905.9 — Riser Climatic Additional requirements to fire protection system
Shutoff Valve for testing, maintenance, and operation.
Supervision Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
and Drain Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions.
910.2 — Climatic and Requires smoke and heat removal for buildings.
Where geological Necessary to increase ability of firefighters to
Required respond to, and fight, fires in buildings.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions and the prevalence of earthquakes in
Los Angeles County.
910.2.1.1 — Climatic and Requires smoke and heat removal for basement
Group S-2 geological level parking garages. Necessary to increase
ability of firefighters to respond to fires in parking
garages. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot
and windy conditions and the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
910.3 — Geological Requirements for smoke and heat vents and
Design and mechanical smoke removal systems in buildings.
installation Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
910.3.2 Los Angeles County due to seismic concerns
910.3.2.1 with potential water supply issues.
910.3.2.2
910.3.2.2.1
910.3.2.2.2
910.3.2.2.3
910.3.2.3
910.3.3
910.3.4
910.3.5
910.3.5.1
910.3.5.2
Table 910.3
910.4.3 Geological Requirements for smoke and heat vents and
910.4.4 mechanical smoke removal systems in buildings.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to seismic concerns
with potential water supply issues.
912.2.1 — Climatic, Requires Fire Department connections to be
Visible Topographical, located within 150 feet of a public fire hydrant
Location Geological and at a safe distance from the building.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions. Further necessary because the risk
of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
912.8 — Climatic, Requires red paint on Fire Department
Identification Topographical connections subject to rust or corrosion to identify
them to firefighters and protect from the
elements. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot
and windy conditions.
912.9 — Climatic, Requires breakable caps or plugs for fire hose
Breakable Topographical couplings to protect them from the elements and
Caps or Plugs to ensure easy access to the Fire Department
connection during fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
due to hot and windy conditions.
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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
914.9.1 — Climatic Requires spray booths to have automatic fire
Spray Booths sprinkler system protection under specified
conditions. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot
and windy conditions. Further necessary
because the risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
1009.9.1 — Climatic, Requirements for signage warning against
Signage for Geological, and elevator use in an emergency. Necessary to
High Rise Topographical ensure proper notice and evacuation in case of
Buildings fire or other emergency. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
due to hot and windy conditions. Further
necessary because risk of fire and need for
evacuation is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
2007.9— Climatic and Provides for additional public safety
Emergency Topographical evacuation/landing area on high-rise buildings.
Helicopter Necessary due to large number of high-rise
Landing buildings in Los Angeles County and difficulty in
Facility for evacuating high-rise buildings in case of fire or
High-Rise other emergency.
Buildings
2007.10— Climatic and Provides for requirements for helistops in fire
Helistops in Topographical hazard severity zones to enable helicopters and
Fire Hazard associated water tenders and support equipment
Severity to safely operate to conduct operations to combat
Zones; fires in those areas. Necessary because of
2007.10.1 - increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
Surface due to hot and windy conditions and topography
that hinders the ability for fire apparatus to gain
access to remote portions of the County.
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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
2007.10.2— Climatic; Requires a hydrant next to helistops in fire
Hydrant Topographical hazard severity zones to enable helicopters to fill
their tanks to facilitate water drops on wildland
fires in those areas. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
due to hot and windy conditions and topography
that hinders the ability for fire apparatus to gain
access to remote portions of the County.
2007.10.3 — Climatic; Adopts requirements for fire apparatus access to
Access Topographical helistops in fire hazard severity zones to enable
support equipment and apparatus associated
with helicopter operations to combat fires in those
areas. Necessary because of increased danger
of fire in the County due to hot and windy
conditions and topography that hinders the ability
for fire apparatus to gain access to remote
portions of the County.
2404.4— Fire Climatic Provides for spray booths to be equipped with
Protection automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
due to hot and windy conditions.
2503, 2504, Climatic and Provides requirements for fruit and crop ripening
2505, 2506, Geological operations to prevent ignition of ethylene gas and
2507— Fruit reduce risk of fire and explosion. Necessary
and Crop because of increased danger of fire in
Ripening Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions and to reduce risk of fires and
explosion from earthquakes.
2810 — Climatic Provides requirements for the safe storage of
Storage of combustible pallets to reduce risk of fire.
Combustible Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Idle Pallets Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions.
3104.21 — Climatic and Increased clearance requirements for
Combustible Topographic combustible vegetation near tents and membrane
Vegetation structures. Necessary to increase fire and life
safety around such structures and to create
defensible space. Necessary because of fire risk
due to climate and unique topography of
Los Angeles County.
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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
Table 3206.2 Climatic and Provides for increased separation for aisles.
Geological Necessary because of unique climatic conditions
that increase the risk of fires. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
3505.9— Geological Requires protective devices to be installed on
Backflash fuel gas and oxygen lines to increase safety and
Prevention reduce risk of explosion and fire. Necessary
because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased
due to the prevalence of earthquakes in
Los Angeles County.
4907.1 — Climatic and Local amendment providing that defensible
General Topographical space requirements shall also comply with
Chapter 3 of this code. Necessary due to
Los Angeles County's unique climate and
topography to reduce risk of fire and to minimize
impacts of fire in Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
5003.11.3.8 — Climatic and Creates requirements for floors in buildings
Floors Geological where hazardous materials are used or stored.
Necessary to increase fire and life safety and to
minimize fire danger from hazardous materials.
Necessary because risk of fire and spillage of
hazardous materials is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
5704.2.8.3 — Geological Requires secondary containment of flammable
Secondary and combustible liquids that are necessary to
Containment increase fire and life safety and to prevent fires
involving flammable and combustible liquids from
spreading. Necessary because risk of leaks or
tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
5704.2.8.16.1 Climatic and Requires foam deluge system. Necessary
— System Geological because of increased danger of fire in
Requirements Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions
and because risk of leaks or tank failure is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
5704.2.9.1.1 — Geological and Requires all above-ground tanks exceeding
Required Climatic 1,500 square feet of liquid surface area used for
Foam Fire the storage of Class I or Class II flammable
Protection liquids to be provided with foam fire protection.
Systems Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions
and because risk of leaks or tank failure is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
5704.2.9.6.1.3 Geological and Provides for additional spacing between tanks to
— Location of Climatic reduce fire danger and help prevent fire from
Tanks for spreading to adjacent tanks. Necessary because
Boilover of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
Liquids due to climatic conditions and because risk of
leaks or tank failure is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
5704.3.7.6 — Geological and Construction and fire access requirements for
Construction Climatic liquid storage rooms. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
due to climatic conditions and because risk of
explosion or container failure is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
5706.5.1.1 — Geological and Provides increased distances for bulk transfer
Location Climatic and process transfer operations so that they are
farther away from the public and other buildings.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions
and because risk of leaks or tank failure is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
5706.5.1.19 — Geological and Class I, II, or Ill liquids shall be transferred from a
Liquid Transfer Climatic tank vehicle or tank car only into an approved
atmospheric tank or approved portable tank.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions
and because risk of leaks or tank failure is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
6104.4— Geological and Requirements for LP gas storage tank distances.
Multiple LP- Climatic Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Gas Container Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions
Installations and because risk of leaks or tank failure is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County
8104— Fire Climatic and Creates requirements for fire access roads and
Apparatus Topographical storage requirements for tire storage in
Access Roads; automobile wrecking yards. Necessary to enable
8106— fire apparatus and firefighters to gain access to
Housekeeping; fight fires and respond to emergencies.
8108 —Tires Necessary because risk of fire due to climate and
topography in Los Angeles County.
APPENDIX B Topographical Provides for increased fire-flow in fire hazard
Section and Climatic zones to allow for more water to be available to
B105.1 — One- fight fires. Necessary because of increased
and danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to
Two-Family climatic and topographical conditions.
Dwellings and
Group R-3
Buildings
APPENDIX B Topographical Provides for increased fire-flow for subdivisions
Section and Climatic of land to allow for more water to be available to
B105.4— Land fight fires. Necessary because of increased
Subdivision danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to
Projects climatic and topographical conditions.
APPENDIX C, Topographical Provides for hydrant spacing on streets to ensure
Section and Climatic hydrants are accessible to firefighters.
C102.2 — Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Location on Los Angeles County due to climatic and
Street topographical conditions.
APPENDIX C, Topographical Provides for hydrant spacing to ensure that water
Section and Climatic is available to fight fires. Necessary because of
C105.2 — increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
One-family due to climatic and topographical conditions.
Dwelling
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APPENDIX C, Topographical Provides for hydrant spacing for buildings other
Section and Climatic than One- and Two-family Dwellings, and Group
C105.3 - R-3 Buildings to ensure that there is adequate
Buildings water supply available to fight fires. Necessary
Other Than because of increased danger of fire in the County
One- and Two- . due to climatic and topographical conditions.
Family
Dwellings, and
Group R-3
Buildings
APPENDIX C, Topographical Provides for hydrant spacing for cul-de-sacs to
Section and Climatic ensure that there is adequate water supply
C105.4 — available to fight fires. Necessary because of
Cul-de-sac increased danger of fire in the Los Angeles
Hydrant County due to climatic and topographical
Location conditions.
APPENDIX C, Topographical Provides requirements for on-site hydrants to
Section and Climatic ensure that there is adequate water supply
C106 - On-Site available to fight fires. Necessary because of
Hydrants increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
due to climatic and topographical conditions.
APPENDIX N, Topographical, Provides various design and location
Section N103 Geographic, and requirements for temporary haunted houses,
— General Climatic ghost walks, and similar amusement uses where
Requirements the means of egress are not apparent due to
decorative materials, confusing sounds, and/or
visual effects. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to
climatic and topographical conditions and the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after it
is adopted.
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