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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - No. 1572ORDINANCE NO. 1572 AN ORDINANCE ADOP?ING THE "UiYIFORH FIRE CODE though set out herfir. ir. f.;l! 15 ~ 20.030 BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION The Sureac of Fire Prever.tion is established in the Fire ?e?artmer,t cf the City of Lodi and which sha!: be operate? xlder the supervision of the chief of the de2artxent. The 3Grea.a of Fire Prevention shall enforce 3rd is authorize6 to issue suck. orders or notices as may he zecessary far th~ enforcement of the znifsrrn Fire Code, I'atioczl Firc.Codes and where ?ecesss.-ry and appropriate. any fire or life safety sectiocs cf t.he Califor?.ia Eealtt and Safety Code, ,-a---~z~:i~ Penal Cole. and all othex city, county or state :Ire or life safety related. laws or codes not specifically covered i?. aily part of this code. i5.20.040 JURI SDI CTION DEFINED ,. a ilT Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the Uniform Fire Code it shall mean the City of Lodi. :5.20. 050 SECTION 2.101(i) ADDED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT Section Z.l.Cl(:) of the "'Jniform FLre Code, 1991 Edition" adopted by Sectfoz :5,,20.2~0 is addel tc read as follows: ?he apprehension, deterLtior: =:id prosecction of those persons cp..-- .,L..d t.0 :-!e in vic;:atior& rf -:2e arson, explosive and fire insurance frzul sections of :Fe Ca!iforr,ia Penal Code. 15.20.060 SECTION 2.103(b) ADDED FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU- ,. ARSON INVESTIGATORS Se,:tic;~ 2.1C?b of the "Uniforr;. Fire Code, 1991 Edition" adopted 3y secticr. E.2G.OLO is zidded to re22 as follows: All suer11 members assignee' tc the Fire Prevention Bureau are '*e:-Gr,J -. - . r;;lgne6 ---; as k:_-sc;i :-vestigators 226 as such shal:. enforce the provisio~s cf the California penal code as it "E.. -cL::s to arson, - .,+-;- 15.20. 070 SECTION 2.105 AMENDED AUTHORITY OF FIRE PERSONNEL TO EXERCISE POWERS OF POLICE OFFICER se7ticr. f, :f the .___ FC,'Y' ~,., r: . . i- ..e ,csd;;. 1991. Editioz" adopted by se:ti:,: 15.:::. "!.3 is ar:e:r'c= i r: 32 65 :o.:ows: ? .. .. ?he Fire Chief 2-2 me3..t,e:-s of the Fire Prevefiticri 3i;rez.c the Califor2ia Penal CCdE. 1 -' :e;.^:re 2ffirer5 25 c?es< D~C i:; Se-~ticn 830.37 05 15.20.080 SECTION 2.303 AMENDED APPEALS Section 2.303 sf the "Zniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition" adopted by Section 15.20.010 is amended tc read as follows: Whenever the Fire Chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the fire prevention code do not apply or that the true intent and meaninG of the fire prever" .i,on code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appea: from. the decisior of the Fire Chief to the City Council withi- thirty days frorr. the date of the decision appealed. 15.20.090 SECTION 3.101 AMENDED VIOLATION Section 3.10: of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition" adopted by Section 15.20.010 is ariended to read as follows: No person, whether as owner, lessee, sublessee or occupant. shall use, occupy or maintain any occupancy, premises. or vehicle or cause or permit the same to be done, contra.-)- to or in violation of any of the provisions of this fire code or any lawfu! order issued by the Fire Chief or his zuthorized representatives under this chapter. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeancr for each day such vio:.ation continiles. 15.20.100 SECTION 4.107(f) ADDED REVOCATION, SUSPENSION DENIAL Section 4.107(f) of the "Uniform Fire Ccde, 1991 Edltion" adopted 15' Sectio- l5.20.010 is added to read as follows: he Fire Chief further shall have the power to revoke, suspend, or deny the g:anting of any permit required pzrsuant to the provision of the Code for any of the followinG reasons: (a) Whez Feemed ~ecessary for the protection of {b) ?o:- ti:€ viclatior;. of any pr0visior.s of this "+ .--e) limb, or property: or Code; or matzrlils. proce55es, c:r ot.her conditions I.- s~~ch a can?e.~ as tc creat- 2 grestel- 2ar:er s- fire cr expiosiar. cr less -rc;e.:tisr, tFz:. was >-$sent at the tir~e ::f the is.s;la~,-e cf $2~" perxits. is> Tor -..anglng -i-- the cccapancy, equipmer.t r 15.20.11C SECTION 4.109 ADDED NEW MATERIALS, PROCESSES OR OCCUPANCIES Section 4.109 of the "Uiliform Fire Code, 199: Edition" adopted by Section 15.2C.CIO is added tc read as follows: The City Manager, Fire Chief and Fire Marshal shall act as a committee to determi-e and specify after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, precesses GT occcpancies, which shall require permits: ln addition to those now enumerated in the Code. The Fire Marshal shall post suck. list in a conspicuous place i- his office and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. 15.20.120 SECTION 9.105 AMENDED DEFINITION Section 5.105 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition" adopted by Section 15.20.010 is amended tc read as fcjlows: CENTRAL STATION shall mean any U.L. listed office 01- station where person(s! monitor and/or receive emergency signals from alarm systems, and thereafter, relay messages from ccch signals by live voice to the City of Lodi Police/Fire Dispatch Center. 15.20.130 SECTION 10.204(a) AMENDED DIMENSIONS Section :0.204(a) of the "Uniform Fire Code, 199: Edition" adopted by Section 15.20.0:O is amended to read as follows: Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed widt.h of r:ot less than 24 feet 2nd ar. Tanobstructed vertlcGl clearance of nct less than 13 feet 6 inches. road skall be not less thar? 24 feet. Verticzi clearznces or widths shall be increased when, ir the :p:.nion of the chief. vertical clearazces or wiclths zre not adequate to provide fire apparztus access. .. 1.5.20.140 SECTION 10.204(b) AMENDED SURFACE Sectior. 13.204:b) cf the "i?nifcrm Fi~re Code, 1091 Edition" adoptez 5y 5ec':ic.z 15.2C.01.C !.s avendec! tc reai zs fc;;lows: Fire app;ratls zCCeSS rr3zd.S skis:? he d€Si.j .? i 1-j 3 n?; i r. t i. ?? e 1 L rc ,su~~cr? __ tk:e inpcse? :gads of fi-e ippai LIE an? sla.l I ermanen: s face sf asphalt or ~c,?.crete icctzlled d t ?. 8; 5 trists, c.~-de-sacs and fire 1a3e~ , e e I.5.20.150 SECTION 1@.3@1(a) AMENDED PREMISES IDENTIFICATION (1 S~.~tion IC.3C,L!a,? of the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition" 3.d;pt e? LrL--~t 15.23.213 is amended to read as follows: <-..'.. Approved r:Qmbers G? addresses shall be placed on all new and exi-ctir.g bull?ings in such a positiofi as to be plainly visible ard leGib:e from the street or road fronting the 3roperty. Said numbers shall contrast with their backgrovnd. The appr-oved minimum size dinensions of the numbers shall be as specified by Table 1 Xhere a bi-iilding is set back from the street or road fror,tin? t.he property and where addresses may not be clearly identifiable :?ce to distance ;ram the street or roadway, lznlscape and architectural appendages, or other obstrxctions. zdd~-ess posting shall be required both at the street c'riveway serving such building and on that building. r ............................ TABLE 1 . Distance to Building Asdress Size 25 Feet 26-40 Feet 41-55 Feet cvm 55 F€€t 3 INCHES 5 INCHES 9 INCHES 12 INCKES ..... 15.20.170 SECTION 10.301(d) ADDED PREMISES IDENTIFICATION- MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS Section 10.301fd) of the "Uniform Fire Code. 1901 Eciition" adopted by Section 1E.?C.@1C is added to read as follows: An approved diagram of the premises which clearly iridLcates all individual addresses cf each xnit in tk~e complex shail be erecte? at the entrance driveways to every multiple dwe!li.ng complex having more than one 'c;;ildin< or the premises or when required by the Fire Chief. In addition, the Fire Chief may require that individual buildings on the premises be identified in an approved manner. 71 15.20.180 SECTION 10.302 (a) ADDED HMMP BOX Section 10.302 (a' c; the "Uniform Fire Code. L991 Edit.ior." adopted by Section 15.2C.010 is amended to read as follows: Wher, a business which handles hazardous materials is req-cired to complete a hazardous materials Management ?!a.ni the Chief may require the 5nstallation of a secured box at the primary facility entrance contairinc: 2 ccpy of the Hazirdous Materials Management Plan. This box shall be waterproof and capable of holding the document in a rolleci conditior: witho~t folding. Other characteristics of the box shall be approved I??: the Chief. Businesses which hand! e acutely hazardous material as defined in Sectioi-: 25532 of the Health and Safety Code shall install a Hazardous Katerial Management Plar, Roz In accordance wltZ this section. 15.20.200 SECTION 10.507(c)3 DELETED AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS Section 10.5C7ic;3 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition" 2d;pted by Section 15.20.010 is deleted 15.20.210 SECTION 10.507(d) DELETED AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS Se-tion :0.5C7<d'; of the "Uniform Fire Code, LS91 Edition" ;dc.,~teC! by SecLio?: 15.23.C10 is deleted. 15.20.220 SECTION 10.507(i) ADDED AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS - n lr?7'1\ Sectlor! L~,~*u of the "Uniform Fire Code; 1951 Edition" adcpted by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows: I~L addit;'on tc the requiremer,ts specified in Sections 10.507(a) tk:ougki L3.507'h). automati- sprickler systems shall be insta:led zn? r~aintainec? in an operable condition in the following Ic.:atio?s azd in the following buildings hereafter constructed, renodelel or changed in occupancy regardless of the installation of srea separa:,icr! walls: (1) Every b.ui I2izg hereafter constructed in which the total flooi~ area is 6,000 square feet or more. (?> Ei;c;ry b,~il?.i2q hereafter constru.ct.ed of three or more st<~r;e,s as defined i:i the t'niforrn Building Code. :3' E-vezy building hereaftel- remodeled when the cost iilative cost of remodeling exceeds $ 100IOOO.OO and ?.he 'eta! flocr ;ire6 is 6000 square feet or more Remodelin5 is considered to occur when the first a!te:-ation of z?.y wa.. ceiling, floor or other structural part 05 the building commences, whether or nct that. alteratisr. affects the externa: dimensions of tte st:-LCt-.'. CL€. The co accumulation shall be cElc.:lz'ed flom the d e of the first sprinkler n.-$; .-.a.Tr.c m.*,p .. . : L:Q: 000, 3c TJE,:>JSt; shall be based 02 Building .I __ ... . . L of B.d51dirlg Cfficialc. . flocr are2 is 6,000 square c LLC ..4? a-r.4 i-e 1 -cc< r_. _^i2 I,---- he cfizi-zc:er cf the occupancy of Fi1-e #:!:ie:, and the hiiiiding may be .. gc ,. a-ges" +cp;ect to the CFS ir ot5er grouljs without cor.fcrming tc the requirements of this paragraph ?or those groups, prcvided the new or proposed we is less hazardous, based 03 life and fire risk, than the existing use. (5) This section shall not preclude or alter the intect of the Uniform Building Code, Section 508. Fire resistive substituti3n. Buildings constructed for specu!ation purpcses or huildi~gs constructed w;tho-;t kcowledge of occupar~cy c!as,sification shall have a sprinkler system icstalled to meet the desisi criteria cf Ordinary Hazarc! Group 2 as identified ir? the NPPA 1??1 standards. Exceptions: Buildings divided into areas not greater than 6,000 square feet by arez separations walls of not less than 2-hour fire-resist.ive construction provided that: a. Walls are constructed without openings and without penetrations for ducts. b. No avenues exist that would allow fire, ?:eat ~r smoke spread between divided areas. c. The locatior: of the fire wzli is clearly marked z~6. identified ox the exterior of the building ir. a nanner approved by the Fi:e Chief. d. The fire wall is ideitified ir: the Interior cf the !,ui!ding in a manner approved by the Fire Chief. e. P.n 8 1/2-inch by Il-inch site plat is submitted 'ndiczting the location of t.he fire wall in +he b-dildiEq, ,. The use of- this exceptin-ii xay he i'er~rec: or revoker! by the Fire Chief fcr due cailse. For the p;:rpcsts of applyi~g ':his section, each po:ct.io:~. I?? a building separated by one or more area separition walls shall not SE- cc?sidered a separates' biiilding. 15 I 20.240 SECTION 11.203 W-ENDED OUTDOOR FIRES PROHIBITED S~tiori 11.203 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition" adopted by Section 15,110,010 is added to read as follows: Nc person shall kindle or maintain any outdoor fire within the ~r~its of the City cf iodi, except that this section shall not 2rchibit those fires that are approved by the Fire Chief for the ~ -C:I :owins p-urposes: 1. . 1. a. The preventio" of a fire hazard which cannot be abated by an>: other means. k. The instruction of public employees in the methods of f i g ht -I ng f i re . c. ?he i:-.st-uction of employees in methods of fighting fire, when such fire is set, pursuant to permit, on prope.:+ty us. i~cl purposes. 6. ?he setting 02 bzckfires cecessary to save life or va:uaSle property pursi;ant to Section 4426 of the ?ubli.c Resojrce Code. i'. The abatement of fire 3azards pursuant to Section 13355 of the Health. and Safety Code. f, 3isez.se or pest prevention. where there is an immeliate nee? !or ai-id ';G reasonable alternative to burning. Vjothinrj ir. this section shall be constriied as prohibiting open o7.itdoor fires used only for cooking food for human consumptioc where such t:se is accomplished in an approved fireplace or barbecue pit, for- recreational purposes iz v-d by ty:e "i-e ef, provided that the cornbustlkle mteriz- 1s clear dry good or charcoal. ,7, 1: 20.25: SECTTODi ii.. 296 ?.DEE> CONSTRUCTION SITES S~c.tion! 206 of the "Ur:iforn! Fire C.o~ie, l.991 Edition adopter' by Sectin>. 15.22.31C is alded to ZS~Z is follows: 11 Po fires sFAz:l be perrritt.ed t2 b~rc on any construction site r _c- any c'~z3ose~ This sectior? is not to prohibit the use of naaner a-6 necessary for the ccr:struction of the building. s producins 2. f!ar:ie when used in an approved 15.2@,27@ SECTION 11.305 ADDED ALLEYS Section il.3CT- cf the "UnLforrr ?ire Code, 1991 '?y jezticr IC.?C.S10 is added to read as follows: TO BE KEPT CLEAN Edition" adopted N person owr:ing or occupying or having the possession or control of any property bordering on any public alley in the City of Lodi shall fail, refuse or negiect to keep that poi-tion sf SUC~ alley betweer. the centerline thereof and the property :ine of such property free from accumulations of waste paper ~ hay, grass slrac- weeds, litter or combustible cr flammable waste material, waste petroleum products or rubbish of any kind. 15.20.280 SECTION 11.306 ADDED HOUSEKEEPING AND FIRE NU I SANCE ,1 Sc-ticn I? ,306 of the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition" adopted b: Section ;.5.fC.C10 is added to read as follows: -, 1 1 r.L. buildings and premises shall be maintained in good zepz.ir z condit:on that presents a fire hazard or a condition which woi.::d zontribute to the rapid spread of fire. r -,r - ' i_ clean and orderly maixe:, ~ree from any 15.20.290 SECTION 11.307 ADDEO ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT ion 11.307 of the "Uniform Pire Code, 1991 Edition" adopted ection :5.2O.C1C is added tc r.ead as follows: .ql: one (1) service meter or throilgh multiple service cox1ections, skal? have e2-k mair. electrical disconnect ideztifies in a manner approve6 by :he chief indicating zreas c,:: nits servec?, >...:, 1' -z:r~qk~ providirig electrical service through more than 1:. .2@. 300 SECTION 11.306 ADDED GAS DISCONNECT 7: ..~~ on ::.C'oe of t?,e "U,if. __~ Code, 1991 Edition" adopted - -. - A; 1 bG2 . Icl:-jc5 .. r.roTgi t'riat cine (1' service met hrough multiple service cas serliice through more <C.?i, shal 1 t.avir .Z:Iil gas shct-offs identified TiTf: approve6 by ef indicating areas or units s t :- ii e d 1.7 2c .?:.~D SECTIOK 14.1 :~I. m3m REGULATED SYSTEMS St---,tio!i ~:4.1.1~: of the "Uniform Fire Code, 19S1 Edition" adopted by Sect.$or? .3?@.0!3 is added. t.o read as follows: AppenlLs TIPC of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition" sha?; a~pi-Iy to a17 "ii-e Crr.rii?k!er Systems, Standpipes and !? -. Combination Systems Instal ledi rega.rdless 5~f the system was installed as a requirement of any code or not. The date of installation or the date of an approve6 inspection conforming to the requirements of Appendix ITI-C sha:l be used when applyin9 interval periods. 15.20.320 SECTION 25.115 AMENDED LIGHTED CANDLES AND OTHER OPEN FLAME DEVICES Section 25.115 of the "Uniform Fire Code, ISS1 Edition" adopted by Section 15.20.01C is amended to read as follows: No persoE shill place GI- maintain, cr permit tc be plzced or maintained, any lighted candle on any tree or shruhl or :.;se or maintain any candle or other ope? flame device in any building or place in such a manner as tc' create a !:aza.-:.l to life or property as determined by the Fire Chief. '5.20.360 SECTION 79.111 AMENDED OPERATING HEATING, LIGBTING, COOKING APPLIANCES Se,tion 79.11; of the "Unlforr Fire Code, LSSl Edition" adopted :-y Sec'rior 1.!..29.?10 Is amendes tc ~ezd as follows: Heating I lighting CT cooking appliances which utilize Class .tructure. -,ha:! not be ope:-ited wlthir any building or 2. Sides, to? ar.d hottorn of the enclosure shall be c,f reinfcrced concrete at least 5 inches thick. with openings f inspec::ion through the top cr:ly. 3. Tank connections shall be sc piped 0:- clc~soi: tL;! ,. neither vipors xcr Liqu:~ can escape iztc. the e space. 4. Means shal 1 be provii‘ed whez rby gortabl e eqcI2. may be employed tc discharge to the o;>tside any vapors rrigFi zcc:.~.m-L:: Ft’ ch 2 Ieakage occur. Ver:ts shall meek a!! requirements of Section 79.604 of the *,TI , 1: urri~or~, Fire Code, 190: Edition" ?ortable fire extingutshers with a minimum classification of 2A, 20E:C shzll be provided and so located that it will be not more ?bar, 71 feet from any pump. p. conspicuous sign prohibiting smoking, and requiring the motel- tc !:e -.F;=t off during fueling operations shall be posted. xi2 special enclosures shall display a flammable or. both sides of the special enclosure on opposite corrler-c, 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 drziE tc a storm drain, building other exposure. "-~r-:ect< ~ . .. st ?hyiical ."~ age shall be provided as required by the Fi;e Chief. 15 20.400 Section 79.903(a) AMENDED ABOVEGROUND TANKS se::ticn 70.003!a) of t.he "Uniform Fire Code, 1'391 Edition" ;6..;r.ted by Secticn 1.20.010 is amended to read as follows Class I aiid Class II liquids shall not be dispensed into the fuel task of a :rot rjr ve?:i rl e f-om aboveground tanks. ~:~. As provided for ir, Section ?9.902!c) 2, r\l aLspepsing cf Class iI liquids into the fuel tanks of i,:2e-i fie:? a:. zppzosied aboveground fuel g system. for private, nor.-retail use when in lanCL .-i *_ .LF ~.. cL.2o.q ?:.']: I:. 20.41c Section 79.912 ADDEO DISPENSING INTO FUEL TANKS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM ABOVEGROUND TANKS Tanks shall be built tc rneet Znderwriters Laborat.cries inc. ~ StarLdard fcr Steel ASoveqround.-Sanks fc;....GgmX&n.Lg~ and 'Combustible Liquids., 3. i. 142 Tanks shal 1 be secir&!y support~ed by concrete. m.aso:-:ry ox protected :tee:. ". ,a;?lis si-pports shz!l rest cr: foundations of co:i;rete. Tank: foundakions shall be of the tarik. Steel supyozts foz tanks shall have a fire resista:*ice rating of not less :ha- two hours, except that solid xek steel saddles need not 5e protected if :ess thar. 12 inches at their lowest point. Design of supports shall be in ' accordance with Secticr: ?S.505!d) of the Uniform Fire Code.; 1991 Edition Normal ventirg. SEC? eciergericy ;.ie:Lti::s rha! l meet a! 1 requirements of Sectior 79.509 cf the '"Jniform Fire Code: 1931 Editlor:". designed to ze the aoscibili'v cf -Cli.evf- set::i prohibited ir. the entire city except ir. the area zoned M-2 ~s s-~ct; zcne is defined ic the zoninG regulations of the 'LL-y of L?di r: I. 15.20.430 SECTION 82.104(b) LIMITS LIQVID PETROLEUM GAS STORAGE LIMITS 1' ' ?'he .~r?its referre? to ir. 'ectinn 82.104b of the "Uniform Fire Code 1991 Edttior." adorted by Section 15.20.010 in vhich the storage of liquified petroleum gas is prohibited is the er.tire city except areas zcned K-2 as such zone is 4efined ir. the zoning reg itions of the City of Lodi I!:. 20.440 APPENDIX I-A, AMENDED EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION l(b) ?i~.:endi:~ :-A. Section 15 ~f the "Eniforr. Fire Code, 1991 Edition" adopted by Section 15.20.GIC is amended to read as follows: 7'4 L).; v.4-....Ln 00 clays frn~ the date of written notification to the bl>iLc?in~ cwner and occupant rPc rins compliance of this zr~ondix, __ p!a:is fc: :cr??liarce ~5a31 he submitted and zpproved. ar~d withir; 12 xcrtF.s thereafter the work shall be completed oz the bi2i?c?i1.; shall he vacated until made to conform . 15,. 20,450 APPENDIX :-A, ADDED EXIT ILLUMINATION SECTION 2(f) Fipsesdix I-R. Section 2(f) of the "Uniforz Flre Code, 199: TZ:~ticz" zdoFted by Sfctioz 15.2C.010 is added to read as r 11 - c ~ . cxs : lixit illiz.iiaticc shall Fe grovidez. as reqiiired by the qui! ding 'lode. Sectioii 3. P.:l orsinances an2 parts of ordinances in c' ?,erewit?. ZL-E ~epezlec? irs-far iis such conflict map C? 1 . .. ?A - .~ . Section 4. 7F:i~. cr6i~ance shall he published one time ir: 11- 1- 1 7, .X?i News s i newspsper of Genera: circulatior. r.k.ed and pub! €2 Ir. the City cf Lodi and shall be in fcree c FCfect LF<.-L;- -. day: Ffti-- .j :L ..s ?zssage.