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HomeMy Public PortalAbout17-042 - Adopting the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County Fire CodeResolution No. 17-042 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, 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 Carson 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, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council takes the following action: 1. Adopts the 2017 District Fire Code as the Fire Cade for the City, 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, 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 3, Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 17-042 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 13859.7, 5. Instructs the City Clerk to send a copy of this resolution 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, Califomia 90040. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this 2nd day of May, 2017. APPROVED -E6 FdRM: t Sunoy+K. 5olt�ni, 2itkAttorney bert Robles, Mayor ty of Carson, California AT _ J Donesia L. ause, MMC, City Clerk City of Carson, California V-� Page 2of3 RESOLUTION NO. 17-042 STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF CARSON } I, Donesia L. Gause, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 17-042, adopted by the Carson City Council at its meeting held on the 2nd day of May, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS, Robles, Davis—Holmes, Santarina, Hicks, Hilton NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Dated this 2nd day " May 2017 1 Donesia L. Gause, MMC, City Clerk City of Carson, California a Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 17-042 SECTION 324. 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, 17 958.7, and 18 941.5, 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 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. Exhibit No. 3 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. 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 fres that may exceed the Fire Department suppression capabilities. Accordingly, built-in fire suppression systems provide the only adequate measure to mitigate the potential hazards from and damage caused by such fires. The County of Los Angeles is subject to occasional severe rainstorms. The impacts from these rainstorms are exacerbated if hillside areas have been burned by wildland fires because significant mud and debris flows can occur. Mud and debris flows can impair Fire Department access or delay response times if access roads are obstructed by mud or debris. TOPOGRAPHICAL - The topographical conditions of the County of Los Angeles includes many mountains, hills, and canyons which tend to accelerate the periodic high -velocity winds by means of a venturi effect. These canyon winds and the significant growth of vegetation of a combustible nature increase the fire danger. Additionally, long periods of dry, hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal winds (Santa Ana wind conditions) result in increased exposure to fire risk. The hillside areas have access roads that are narrow, steep, and contain many sharp curves, all of which makes timely response by large fire apparatus difficult. The specific sections of this code that constitute more restrictive building standards are identified in the table set forth below. The more restrictive building 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. Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings 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 Counly. 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 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 i n ting 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 Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings 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 fres 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. 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 Section 503.7 — Fire Apparatus Access Roads in Recreational Vehicle, Mobile Home, Manufactured Housing, Sales Lots, and Storage Lots 503.7.1 -- Fire Apparatus Access Roads in Mobile Home Parks and Special Occupancy Pa rks 504.5 _—Roof_ Top Barriers and Parapets 507.5.1.2— Pool Draft System in Fire Hazard Severity Zones 507.5.10— Draft System Local Condition Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Climatic, Geological, and Explanation and Findings prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Requires fire apparatus access roads in recreational vehicle, mobile home, manufactured housing, sales lots, and storage lots. Necessary to ensure adequate water supply and access to such locations due to the unique climatic and topographical conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further necessary because the risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. Requires additional fire apparatus access roads in mobile home parks and special occupancy parks. Necessary to ensure adequate water supply and access to such locations 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. Provides various design and location requirements for solar photovoltaic systems 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. Requires a draft hydrant for swimming pools end spas located in the fire hazard severity zone to provide a source of water to fight fires. Necessary 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. Provides posting of sign to notify Fire Department of draft hydrant for swimming pools and spas in Section identification Sign 901.6.3.1— Above-Ground Water Control Valve Signs 901.6.3.4— Clear Space Around Above - Ground Water Control Valve 903.2.11.7 — Occupancies in Fire Hazard Severity Zones and in the Malibu -Santa Monica Mountains or San Gabriel Southface Areas Local Condition Topographical Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Explanation and Findings _ fire hazard severity zone. Necessary 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. Provides signage requirements for water control valves to facilitate firefighter identification and use of said valves in an emergency. Necessary 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. Provides clearance requirements for water control valves to facilitate firefighter identification and use of said valves in an emergency. Necessary 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. Provides an additional level of protection to occupancies in case of a fire by requiring installation of automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of unique climatic and topographical conditions that increase the risk of catastrophic fires in fire hazard severity zones and due to the topography that reduces response times to fires. Further necessary because risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County. 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 Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings 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 905.5-3— Climatic Installation and regulation of interior wet Class li 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 III 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 Angel s 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. 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. _ Requires breakable caps or plugs for fire hose 912.9— l Climatic, 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. 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 Count . 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. 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 ortions 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, 2505, 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. 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 Count . 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. 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 11 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 6oilover 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, 11, or III 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. Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings 6104A — 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 fres. 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 8105.4 — 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 Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings 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 fres. Necessary Other Than because of increased danger of fire in Los One- and Two- Angeles County due to climatic and topographical Family conditions. 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 Los Angeles County Hydrant due to climatic and topographical conditions. Location APPENDIX C, Topographical Provides requirements for on-site hydrants to Section and Climatic ensure that there is adequate water supply C1 06 - On -Site available to fight fres. Necessary because of Hydrants increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to climatic and topographical conditions. Provides various design and location APPENDIX N, _ Topographical, 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.