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Alice M. Reimche
C it y Clerk
15.20.010 ADOPTION
The provisions set forth in the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988
Edition", together with the appendixes I—A, I—B, I—C, 11—A,
II—B, II—C, II—D, II—E, III—A, III—C, III—D, IV—A, V—A,
VI—A, VI—B, VI—D thereto, are hereby adopted as the fire
prevention code of the city. The fire prevention code of
the city shall apply in all matters pertaining to storage,
handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and
devices; and to conditions hazardous to life and property in
the use or occupancy of buildings or premises within the
city.
15.20.020 AMENDED BY ADOPUM OF 1989 SUPPLEMENT
The "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" is hereby amended by
adopting the 1989 Supplement to the Uniform Codes relating
to the Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Fire Code Appendix and the
Fire Code Standards, as promulgated by the International
Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire
Chiefs Association, and by this reference is made a part of
this ordinance with the force and effect as though set out
herein in full.
15.20.030 BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
The Bureau of Fire Prevention is established in the
Fire Department of the City of Lodi and which shall be
operated under the supervision of the chief of the
Section 2.103b of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
All sworn members assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau are
hereby assigned as Arson Investigators and as such shall
enforce the provisions of the California Penal Code as it
pertains to arson.
15.20.070 SECTION 2,105 AMENDED AUTHORITY OF FIRE
PERSONNEL TO EXERCISE
POWERS OF POLICE OFFICE}'
Section 2.105 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edit -ion" adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
The Fire Chief and members of the Fire Prevention Bureau
shall be peace officers as described in Section 830.31 of
the California Penal Code.
15.20.080 SECTION 2.303 AMENDED APPEALS
Section 2.303 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted by
Section 15.2G.010 is amended to read as follows:
Whenever the Fire Chief disapproves an application or
refuses to grant a pernit applied for, or when it is claimed
The Fire Chief further shall have the power to revoke, suspend,
or deny the granting of any permit required pursuant tc the
provision of the Code for any of the following reasons:
(a) When deemed necessary for the protection of
life, limb, or property; or
(b) For the violation of any provisions of this
Code; or
(c) For changing the occupancy, equipment,
materials, processes, or other conditions
in such a manner as to create a greater
danger of fire or explosion or less
protection than was present at the time
of the issuance of such permits.
15.20.110 SECTION 4.109 ADDED FEES
Section 4.109 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
A schedule of fees may be established to be charged and
collected for plan checking, inspection services, and for
the issuance of permits pursuant to Section 4.108 of this
Code.
The schedule of fees referred to in this ordinance shall be
set by resolution as adopted by the Lodi City Council.
15.20.140 SECTION 10.207c AWENDED WIDTH
Section 10.2O7c of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
The minimum unobstructed width of a fire apparatus access
road shall be not less than 24 feet.
15.20.150 SECTION 10.207f AMENDED SURFACE
Section 10.207f of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15. 20.010 is amended to read as follows:
Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained
to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall
provide a permanent surface of asphalt or concrete installed
the full width of all streets, cul-de-sacs and fire lanes .
15.20.160 SECTION 10.208a AMENDED PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
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15.20.170 SECTION 10.208c ADDED PREMISES IDENTIFICATION—
REAR
Section 10.208c of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
Any business which affords vehicular access to the rear
through a driveway, alley way or parking lot, shall also
display approved identification or address numbers on the
rear of the building for such business in a location
approved by the Fire Chief.
15.20.180 SECTION 10.208d ADDED PREMISES IDENTIFICATION—
MULTIPLE DWELLING UWITS
Section 10.208d of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
An approved diagram of the premises which clearly indicates
all individual addresses of each unit in the complex shall
be erected at the entrance driveways to every multiple
dwelling complex having more than one building on the
premises or when required by the Fire Chief.
Section 10.306(d) of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition"
adopted by Section 15.20.010 is deleted.
15.20.220 SECTION 10.306(i) ADDED AUTOMATIC FIRE
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
Section 10.306(1) of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition"
adopted by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
In addition to the requirements specifed in Sections 10.306(a)
through 10.306(h), automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed
and maintained in an operable condition in the following
locations and in the following buildings hereafter constructed,
remodeled ur changed in occupancy regardless of the installation
of area separation walls:
(:1) Every building hereafter constructed in which the total
floor area is 6,000 square feet or more.
(2) Every building hereafter constructed of three or more
stories as defined in the Uniform Building Code.
(3) Every building hereafter remodeled when the cost of
remodeling exceeds $100,000.00 and the total floor area
is 6,000 square feet or more. The S100,000.00
valuation shall be based or, Building Valua'.ion Data
15.20.230 SECTION 10.314 ADDED REGULATED SYSTEMS
Section '.0.314 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
Appendix III -C of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition"
shall apply to all Fire Sprinkler Systems, Standpipes and
Combination Systems installed, regardless if the system was
installed as a requirement of any code or not. The date of
installation or the date of an approved inspection
conforming to the requirements of Appendix III -C shall be
used when applying interval periods.
15.20.240 SECTION 11.101 DELETED BONFIRES AND OUTDOOR
RUBBISH
Section 11.101 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is deleted.
15.20.250 SECTION 11.105 - DELETED ARTICLE 1 1 , DIVISION 1
SECTION 11.115
Section 11.105 through Section 11.115 of the "Uniform Fire Code,
1988 Edition" adopted by Section 15.20.010 are deleted.
15.20.260 SECTION 11.117 ADDED OUTDOOR FIRES PROHIBITED
Section 11.117 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section, 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
No. person shall. kindle or maintain any outdoor fire within the
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p=�hibit those.;fir.es.t.iat are approved by the Fire Chief for 'the
:1.ollowing purpo`s:est,
a, The prevention of a fire hazard which cannot be abated
by any tither r,eans, ;.
b. The instru'ct.ior, of public employees in the methods-of-
fighting
ethods.offighting fire.
C. The instruction of employees in methods of fightine
fire, when such fire is set, pursuant to permit, on
property used for industrial purposes.
d. The setting of backfires necessary to save life or
valuable property pursuant to Section 4426 of the Public
Resource Code.
e. The abatement of fire hazards pursuant to Section 13055
of the Health and Safety Code.
f. Disease or pest prevention, where there is an immediate
need for and no reasonable alternative to burning.
Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting
open outdoor fires used only for cooking food for human
consumption where such use is accomplished in an approved
fireplace or barbecue pit, or for recreational purposes in
areas approved by the Fire Chief, provided that the material
burned does not produce a dense smoke or offensive odor,
15.20.270 SECTION 11.118 ADDED CONSTRUCTION SITES
Section 11.118 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
No fires shall be permitted to burn on any construction site
for any purpose. This section is not to prohibit the use of
devices or tools producing a flame when used in an approved
manner and necessary for the construction of the building.
15.20.280 SECTION 11.205c ADDED LIGHTED CANDLES AND OTHER
OPEN FLAME DEVICES
Section 11.205c of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Secticn 3:5.20.010 is added to read as follows:
No person shall place or maintain, or permit to be placed or
maintained, any lighted candle on any tree or shrub, or use
or maintain any candle or other open flame device in any
building or place in such a manner as to create a hazard to
life or property as determined by the Fire Chief.
15.20.290 SECTION 11.208 DELETED PARADE FLOATS
Section 11.208 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is deleted.
Section 11.211 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
All buildings and premises shall be maintained in good
repair and in a clean and orderly manner, free from any
Condition that presents a fire hazard or a condition which
would contribute to the rapid spread of fire.
15.20.320 SECTION 11.212 ADDED ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT
Section 11.212 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
All buildings providing electrical service through more than
one (1) service meter or through multiple service
connections, shall have each main electrical disconnect
identified in a manner approved by the chief indicating
areas or units served.
15.20.330 SECTION 11.2 13 ADDED GAS DISCONNECT
Section 11.213 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
A 1 1 buildings providing natural gas service through more
that one (I) service meter or through multiple service
connections, shall have individual gas shut— offs identified
in a manner approved by the chief indicating areas or units
served.
15.20.340 SECTION 11.411 AMENDED VACATING PREMISES
Section 11.411 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
Upon vacating or abandoning any premises, the owner or
occupant thereof shall remove any and all noxious and
The Fire Chief may require that copies of inspection reports
be forwarded to the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
15.20.360 SECTION 14.109 ADDED ALARM SYSTEM WIRING
Section 14.109 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
A 11 wiring referred to in Section 2-2 of the "Uniform Fire
Code Standards NO. 10-2, 1988 Edition" shall be installed in
electrical metallic conduit.
15.20.370 SECTION 25.115 — DELETED CANDLES AND OTHER OPEN
SECTION 25.116 FLAME DEVICES
Section 25.115 and Section 25.116 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988
Edition" adopted by Section 1.5.20.010 are deleted.
15.20. 380 SECTION 77.106b LIMITS EXPLOSIVE AND BLASTING
AGENTS
The 1 i m i t s referred to in Section 77.106b of the "Uniform
Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted by Section 15.20.010 in
which the storage of explosives and blasting agents is
prohibited is the entire city except in areas zoned M-2 as
such zone is defined in the zoning regulations of the City.
15.20.390 SECTION 78.102a AMENDED MANUFACTURING OF
FIREWORKS
Section 78.102a of rhe "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
The manufacture of fireworks within the 1 i m i t s of the City
of Lodi is prohibited.
15.20.400 SECTION 79.110 AMENDED OPERATING HEATING,
LIGHTING, COOKING
APPLIANCES
hazardous ;v-aterial
or waste matter which has been d e p o s i t,ed
a,ll'owed" to:,come'::to
rest or 1 ermitted to accumulate thereon;
:--.and -'such such prems ses
shall be I eft in `a. clean and neat
.condition..'';
=15.20.350. SECTION 14.106a
AMENDED MAINTENANCE AND TESTING.
Section' 14:1066` of ;the.::"Uni
form Fire Code 1988 Edition' adopted
b Sect`ion',:;15.:20010:`:: is
amended to read as follows:'
Fire:ala'rm systems
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.Shall be maintained nd tested lI
accordance with manufacturers recommendation and nationally
recognized standards.
The prescribed periodic inspection
interval for fire
alarm systems shall be quarterly.
The Fire Chief may require that copies of inspection reports
be forwarded to the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
15.20.360 SECTION 14.109 ADDED ALARM SYSTEM WIRING
Section 14.109 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
A 11 wiring referred to in Section 2-2 of the "Uniform Fire
Code Standards NO. 10-2, 1988 Edition" shall be installed in
electrical metallic conduit.
15.20.370 SECTION 25.115 — DELETED CANDLES AND OTHER OPEN
SECTION 25.116 FLAME DEVICES
Section 25.115 and Section 25.116 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988
Edition" adopted by Section 1.5.20.010 are deleted.
15.20. 380 SECTION 77.106b LIMITS EXPLOSIVE AND BLASTING
AGENTS
The 1 i m i t s referred to in Section 77.106b of the "Uniform
Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted by Section 15.20.010 in
which the storage of explosives and blasting agents is
prohibited is the entire city except in areas zoned M-2 as
such zone is defined in the zoning regulations of the City.
15.20.390 SECTION 78.102a AMENDED MANUFACTURING OF
FIREWORKS
Section 78.102a of rhe "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
The manufacture of fireworks within the 1 i m i t s of the City
of Lodi is prohibited.
15.20.400 SECTION 79.110 AMENDED OPERATING HEATING,
LIGHTING, COOKING
APPLIANCES
Underground tanks that have been removed from the ground and
abovegound tanks that are no longer in service shall be
clear of flammable vapors as certified by an approved
testing lab.
The Fire Chief may limit the number of flammable liquid
tanks that are scored on any property.
The storage of tanks shall be as approved by the Fire Chief.
_5.20.420 SECTION 79.501 LIMITS STATIONARY TANK STORAGE,
ABOVEGROUND OUTSIDE OF
BUILDINGS
The limits referred to i n Section 79.501 of the "Uniform
Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted by Section 1.5.20.010 i n
which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in
aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in the
entire city except areas zoned C—M, M-1 and M-2 as such
zones are defined in the zoning reguiations of the city.
15.20.430 SECTION 79.902c AMENDED SPECIAL EXCLOSURES
Section 79-902c of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
Special Enclosures. When installation of tanks in
accordance with Division VI is impractical or because of
property or building limitations, tanks for Class I, II or
III—A liquids may be installed in buildings if enclosed as
follows: Enclosure shall be liquid tight and vapor tight
with out backfill. Sides, top and bottom of the enclosure
shall be of reinforced concrete at least 6 inches thick,
with openings for inspection through the top only. Tank
connections shall be so pi_)ed or closed that neither vapors
nor liquid can escape into the enclosed space. i•1eans shall
be provided whereby portable equipment may be employed to
discharge to the outside any vapors which might accumulate
should leakage occur.
Tanks containing Class I, II or III—A liquids providing
storage within a special enclosure in a building or in an
outside aboveground special enclosure shali not exceed 1100
gallons individually or 1100 gallons aggregate per parcel.
The .storage of Class I, II or 1117A flammable or
combustible.liquids'within a special enclosure in a building
or in an 0utside'aboveground special enclosure is prohibited
except 'areas zoned C=M, M-1 and M-2, as such zones are
defined in the zoning regulations.
Class I or Class II liquids may be dispensed into the fuel
tank of a motor vehicle from an outdoor aboveground special
enclosure conforming to this section.
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Outside aboveground special enclosures shall have tanks
enclosed by reinforced concrete at least 6 inches thick and 71
shall bear an Underwriters's Label.
Fill opening shall be equipped with a closure designed so
that it may be locked.
Outside aboveground special enclosures shall be at least 10 5-
feet from any building or combu.tible storage and so located
as such additional distance shall be provided as will ensure
that any vehicle, equipment or container being filled
directly from such tank shall be not less than 10 feet from t
any structure or other combustible. Outside aboveground
special encicsures shall be kept at least 5 feet from t
property line and public ways.
Flammable and combustible liquids shall not be transferred
from aboveground special enclosures by gravity discharge.
Electrical controls shall 'r.2et all requirements of Section
79.903e of the "Uniform Fire Code, 3988 Edition".
Dispensing devices shall conform to Section 79-903c of the
"Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" .
Vents shall meet all requirements of Section 79.604 of the
"Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" .
Portable fire extinguishers with a minimum classification of
2A, 20B:C shall be provided and so located that it will be
not more than 75 feet from any pump.
A conspicuous sign prohibiting smoking, and requiring the
motor to be shut off during fueling operations shall be
posted.
Aboveground special enclosures shall display a flammable
placard on both sides of the special
enclosure on opposite corners, the type and material stored
shall also be displayed directly below- the flammable
placard.
The grade of the land shall be such that a fuel spill will.
not drain to a storm drain, building or other exposure.
Protection against physical damage shall be provided as
required by the Fire Chief.
15.20.440 -Section 79.903(e) AMENDED EXCEPTION ADDED
Section 79.903e of the **Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is amended to read as follows
EXCEPTION:
Dispensing of Class II liquids into the fuel tanks of motor
vehicles from an approved aboveground fuel dispensing system
for private, nonretail use when in conformance with Section
79.913
15.20.450 Section 79.913 ADDED DISPENSING INTO FUEL
TANKS OF P10TOR VEHICLES
FROM ABOVEGROUND TANKS
Section 79.913 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
SCOPE
This section shall apply to new and existing locations.
Existing locations not in compliance with this section may
continue the non—conforming use until January 1, 1992 at
which time compliance with this section shall be met or the
use discontinued
TANK CONSTRUCTION
Aboveground tanks used for dispensing of Class II
liquids into the tanks of motor vehicles are prohibited
except in areas zoned M-2.
Tanks shail be built to meei Underwriters Laboratories
Inc., Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable
and Combustible Liquids, U.L. 142
Tanks shall be securely supported by concrete, masonry
or protected steel. Tanks supports shall rest on
foundations of concrete. Tank foundations shall be
designed to minimize the possibility of uneven settling
of the tank.
Steel supports for tanks shall have a fire resistance
rating of not less than two hours, except that solid web
steel sadd1.es need not be protected if less then 12
inches at their lowest point.
Design of supports shall be in accordance with Section
79.505(d) of the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition
'rormal venting and emergency venting shall neet all
requirements of Section 79.509 of the "Uniform Fire
Code, I988 Edition".
All connections, fittings or other appurtenances shall
be installed in accordance with Division VII, "Piping,
Valves and Fittings."
Tanks containing: C1:a;s II liquids shall not exceed
12,000 gallons a'nd sh all be limited to one tank per
parcel.
CONTAINMENT WALL
A containment wall of concrete or masonry shall be
constructed regardless of tank construction and shall be
designed to contain 110 percent of the tank capacity.
The containment wall shall have no side closer than 15
feet to any property line or building.
The minimum distance between tanks and the interior
containment walls shall be not less than 3 feet and not
more than 5 feet.
Containment walls shall not be less than 3 feet in height
and not more than 5 feet in height.
Provision shall be made for removing water from the
containment area in accordance with Section 79.507. Rain
water drainage should be designed to exit below floor
surface.
Piping shall not be allowed to pass through containment
walls.
The containment area shall be kept free of combustible
material, empty or full drums or barrels.
ELECTRICAL
Electrical controls shall meet all requirements of
Section 79.903e of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition".
DISPENSING SYSTEMS
Dispensing systems shall not be by gravity feed and shall
be designed Lo limit the quantity dispensed to 150
gallons each activation of the dispensing system
Dispensing pumps shall be installed at the top of the
tanks.
A normally closed solenoid valve is to be installed on
the outlet of the dispensing pump. This valve is to be
electrically k,ired so that it will open when the pump is
operating.
Dispensing devices stall conform to Section 79-903c of
the "Uniform Fire Code, 1968 Edition".
Each pump shall have installed on the discharge an
approved leak -detection device �,,hich will provide an
indication ii. the piping and dispensers are not
essentially liquid tight.
The grade of the land shall be 'such.that a fuel spill
will not drain to a storm drain;; building or other
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exposure.
The system site shall be provided with a fire alarm
transmitting device. Such a device may be a telephone
not requiring a coin to operate.
15 .20.460 SECTION 79.1401b ADDED FLAHMABLE LIQUID BULK
PLANT
Section 79.1401b of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
New bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are
prohibited in the entire city except in the area zoned M-2
as such zone is defined in the zoning regulations of the
City of Lodi.
15.20.470 SECTION 82.104b LIMITS LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS
STORAGE LIMITS
The limits referred to in Section 82.104b of the "Uniform
Fire Code, 1988 Edition" adopted by Section 15.20.010 in
which the storage of liquified petroleum gas is prohibited
is the entire city except areas zoned 1`1-2 as such zone is
defined in the zoning regulations of the City of Lodi.
15.20.480 APPENDIX I— A, AMENDED EFFECTIVE DATE
SECTION 1 b
Appendix I—A, Section lb of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition"
adopted by Section 15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
Within 90 days from the date of written notification to the
building owner and occupant requiring compliance of this
appendix, plans for compliance shall be submitted and
approved, and within 12 months thereafter the work shall be
completed or the building shall be vacated until made to
conform.
IM R. SNUER
Mayor
Attest :
ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.
I, Alice M. Reimche, City Clerk of the City of Lodi, do hereby certify
that Ordinance Ko.1482 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Lodi held April 4, 1990 and was thereafter
passed, adopted and ordered to print at a regular meeting of said
Council held April 18, 1990 by the following vote:
Ayes : Council Members -
Noes : Council Members -
Absent: Council Members -
Abstain: Council Members -