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CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Ordinance No. 1723 Entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting That Portion Of The State Building
Standards Code That Imposes Substantially The Same Requirements As Are Contained In
The Uniform Fire Code, 2000 Edition Published By The Western Fire Chiefs Association And
The California Building Standards Commission With Errata, Together With Those Portions Of
The 'Uniform Fire Code 2000 Edition,' And The Appendixes I -A, I -C, II -A, II -B, II -C, II -D, II -E,
III -A, III -B, III -C, III -D, IV -A, IV -B, V-A, VI -A, VI -B, VI -C, VI -D, VI -G, VI -H, VI -I, VI -J, VI -K, The
Uniform Fire Code Standards, '1997 Edition' As Amended By The 'Uniform Fire Code
Standards, 2000 Edition,' Published By The Western Fire Chiefs Association, Not Included In
The State Building Standards Code, As Modified And Amended By This Chapter, Are Adopted
By This Reference Into This Chapter, And Are Hereby Collectively Declared To Be The City Of
Lodi Fire Code Thereto, Which Code Provides Regulations Governing The Conditions
Hazardous To Life And Property From Fire Or Explosion; Repealing And Reenacting Sections
15.20.010 Through 15.20.370 Inclusive Of The Code Of The City Of Lodi And All Other
Ordinances And Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Therewith"
MEETING DATE: November 20, 2002
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Following reading by title, it would be appropriate for the City Council to adopt
the attached Ordinance No. 1723.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Ordinance No. 1723 entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting That Portion Of The
State Building Standards Code That Imposes Substantially The Same
Requirements As Are Contained In The Uniform Fire Code, 2000 Edition
Published By The Western Fire Chiefs Association And The California Building
Standards Commission With Errata, Together With Those Portions Of The 'Uniform Fire Code 2000 Edition,' And The
Appendixes I -A, I -C, II -A, II -B, II -C, II -D, II -E, III -A, III -B, III -C, III -D, IV -A, IV -B, V-A, VI -A, VI -B, VI -C, VI -D, VI -G, VI -H,
VI -I, VI -J, VI -K, The Uniform Fire Code Standards, '1997 Edition' As Amended By The 'Uniform Fire Code Standards,
2000 Edition,' Published By The Western Fire Chiefs Association, Not Included In The State Building Standards Code,
As Modified And Amended By This Chapter, Are Adopted By This Reference Into This Chapter, And Are Hereby
Collectively Declared To Be The City Of Lodi Fire Code Thereto, Which Code Provides Regulations Governing The
Conditions Hazardous To Life And Property From Fire Or Explosion; Repealing And Reenacting Sections 15.20.010
Through 15.20.370 Inclusive Of The Code Of The City Of Lodi And All Other Ordinances And Parts Of Ordinances In
Conflict Therewith" was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of November 6, 2002.
Pursuant to State statute, an ordinance may be adopted five days after its introduction following reading by title.
This ordinance has been approved as to form by the City Attorney.
FUNDING: None required.
Attachment
Susan J. Blackston
City Clerk
APPROVED:
D -ii on Flynn -- City
ORDINANCE NO. 1723
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THAT PORTION OF THE STATE BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE THAT IMPOSES SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME REQUIREMENTS AS ARE
CONTAINED IN THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 2000 EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE WESTERN
FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION AND THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
COMMISSION WITH ERRATA, TOGETHER WITH THOSE PORTIONS OF THE "UNIFORM
FIRE CODE 2000 EDITION," AND THE APPENDIXES I -A, I -C, II -A, II -B, II -C, II -D, Il -E, III -A, III -
B, III -C, III -D, IV -A, IV -B, V-A, VI -A, VI -B, VI -C, VI -D, VI -G, VI -H, VI -I, VI -J, VI -K, THE UNIFORM
FIRE CODE STANDARDS, "1997 EDITION' AS AMENDED BY THE "UNIFORM FIRE CODE
STANDARDS, 2000 EDITION," PUBLISHED BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS
ASSOCIATION, NOT INCLUDED IN THE STATE BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AS
MODIFIED AND AMENDED BY THIS CHAPTER, ARE ADOPTED BY THIS REFERENCE
INTO THIS CHAPTER, AND ARE HEREBY COLLECTIVELY DECLARED TO BE THE CITY
OF LODI FIRE CODE THERETO, WHICH CODE PROVIDES REGULATIONS GOVERNING
THE CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION;
REPEALING AND REENACTING SECTIONS 15.20.010 THROUGH 15.20.370 INCLUSIVE OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LODI AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
Section 1. Section 15.20.010 through 15.20.370 inclusive of the Code of the City of Lodi is
hereby repealed and is superseded and replaced by new sections 15.20.010 through 15.20.370
inclusive as hereinafter set forth.
Section 2. There is hereby adopted new Sections 15.20.010 through 15.20.370 of the Code
of the City of Lodi to read in full as follows:
CHAPTER 15.20
FIRE CODE
Section:
15.20.010
Adoption
15.20.020
Bureau of Fire Prevention
15.20.030
Jurisdiction defined.
15.20.040
Section 103.1.1.1
added — Contract Inspector
15.20.050
Section 103.1.4
amended — appeals.
15.20.060
Section 103.2.1.1 (9)
added — Responsibility for enforcement.
15.20.070
Section 103.2.2.3
added — Fire Prevention Bureau Arson Investigators
15.20.080
Section 103.4.4
amended — Violation
15.20.090
Section 105.7(7)
added — Revocation Suspension and Denial.
15.20.100
Section 105.8.2
added — New materials, Processes or Occupancies
15.20.110
Section 901.4.4
amended — Premises identification
15.20.120
Section 901.4.4.1
added — Premises identification -rear.
15.20.130
Section 901.4.4.2
added — Premises identification — multiple dwelling units.
15.20.140
Section 902.2.2.1
amended — Dimensions.
15.20.150
Section 902.2.2.2
amended — Surfaces
15.20.160
Section 902.4.1
added — HMMP box
15.20.170
Section 1003.2.3.3
deleted — Automatic Fire Extinguishing systems.
15.20.180
Section 1003.2.8
deleted — Automatic Fire extinguishing systems.
15.20.190
Section 1003.2.11
added — Automatic Fire extinguishing systems.
15.20.200
Section 1003.5
added — Fire Control Room
15-20-210
Section 1006.3.4.2
amended — Fire Alarm Certification
15.20.220
Section 1102.2 through 1102.2.5 deleted.
15.20.230
Section 1102.3
amended — Open burning
15.20.240
Section 1102.3.9
added - Construction sites.
15.20.250
Section 1102.4.5
amended — Recreational Fires
15.20.260
Section 1104
deleted — Parade floats
15.20.270
Section 1114
added Electrical disconnect.
15.20.280
Section 1115
added — Gas disconnect
15.20.290
Section 3010
added — Pallets, Pallets Boxes and Bin Boxes
15.20.300
Article 46
deleted — Fruit -ripening Processes
15.20.310
Article 47
deleted fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging.
15.20.320
Article 48
deleted — Magnesium
15.20.330
Article 49
deleted — Hot Work
15.20.340
Section 7701.7.2
Limits explosive and blasting agents
15.20.350
Section 7801.3.1.1
amended — manufacturing of fireworks
13.20.360
Section 7902.2.2.2.1
Location of aboveground tanks are prohibited
15.20.370
Changes or Modifications
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15.20.10 Adoption
The provisions set forth that portion of the State Building Standards Code that
imposes substantially the same requirements as area contained in the Uniform Fire
Code, 2000 Edition published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and California
Building standards Commission with errata, together with those portions of the Uniform
Fire Code, 2000 Edition, including Appendix Chapters I -A, I -C II -A, II -B, II -C, II -D, II -E,
III -A, III -C, III -D, IV -A, IV -B, V-A, VI A, VI -B, VI -C, VI -D, VI -G, VI -H, VI -I, VI -J, VI -K, The
Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1997 Edition, as amended by the Uniform Fire Code
Standards, 2000 Edition, published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association, not included
in the State Building Standards Code, as modified and amended by this chapter thereto,
are 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 premises within the city.
15.20.020 Bureau of Fire Prevention
The Bureau of Fire Prevention is established in the fire department of the City of
Lodi and shall be operated under the supervision of the Fire Chief. The bureau of fire
prevention shall enforce and is authorized to issue such orders or notices as may be
necessary for the enforcement of the California Fire Code, National Fire Codes and
where necessary and appropriate, any fire or life safety sections of the California Health
and Safety Code, California Penal Code, and all other city, county or state fire or life
safety related laws or codes not specifically covered in any part of this code.
15.20.030 Jurisdiction defined.
Whenever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code it shall mean
the City of Lodi.
15.20.040 Section 103.1.1.1
Amended — Contract Inspector
Section 103.1.1.1 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.035 is added to read as follows:
The Fire Chief may require the owner or the person in possession or control of
the building or premise to provide, without charge to the fire department, a special
inspector ("Contract Inspector'), when the department has no technical expertise
available to conduct the required inspections.
The Contract Inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate his/her
competence to the satisfaction of the Chief, for inspection of a particular type of
construction, operations, fire extinguishing or detection system or process.
Duties and responsibilities of the Contract Inspector shall include but not be
limited to the following:
1. The Contract Inspector shall observe the work assigned for
conformance with the approved design drawing and
specifications.
2. The Contract Inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the
Chief, Building Official and other designated persons as required
by the Chief. All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate
attention of the contractor for correction, then if uncorrected, to the
proper design authority, Chief, and to the building official.
3. The Contract Inspector shall submit a final signed report stating
whether the work requiring inspection was, to the best of his/her
knowledge, in conformance with the approved plans and
specifications and the applicable workmanship provision of this
code.
15.20.050 Section 103.1.4
Amended -Appeals
Section 103.1.4 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to 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 prevention code has been
misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision
of the Fire Chief to the City Council within thirty days from the date of the
decision appealed.
15.20.060 Section 103.2.1.1 (9)
added — Responsibility for enforcement.
Section 103.2.1.1 (9) of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
The apprehension, detention and prosecution of those persons found to be in
violation of the arson, explosive and fire insurance fraud sections of the California
Penal Code.
15.20.070 Section 103.2.2.3
added Fire Prevention Bureau Arson Investigators
Section 103.2.2.3 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
All sworn members assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau or Fire Investigation
Unit are hereby assigned as Arson Investigators and as such shall enforce the
provisions of the California Penal Code as it pertains to arson.
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15.20.080 Section 103.4.4
Amended - Violation.
Section 103.4.4 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
No person, whether as owner, lessee. Sub -lessee or occupant, shall use, occupy
or maintain any occupancy, premises, or vehicle or cause or permit the same to
be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this fire code or any
lawful order issued by the Fire Chief of his authorized representatives under this
chapter. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a
misdemeanor for each day such violation continues.
15.20.090 Section 105.7(7)
added Revocation, suspension and denial.
Section 105.7(7) of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
The Fire Chief further shall have the power to revoke, suspend, or deny the
granting of any permit required pursuant to 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.
15.20.100 Section 105.8.2
added - New materials, processes or occupancies.
Section 105.8.2 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
The Building Official, Fire Chief and Fire Marshal shall act as a Committee to
determine and specify after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard,
any new materials, processes or occupancies, which shall require permits, in
addition to those now enumerated in the Code. The Fire Marshal shall post such
list in a conspicuous place in his office and distribute copies thereof to interested
persons.
15.20.110 Section 901.4.4
amended — Premises identification
Section 901.4.4 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
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Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing
buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or
road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background.
The approved minimum size dimensions of the numbers shall be as specified by
table 1.
Where a building is set back from the street or road fronting the property and
where addresses may not be clearly identifiable due to distance from the street
or roadway, landscape and architectural appendages, or other obstructions,
address posting shall be required both at the street driveway serving such
building and on the building.
Table 1
Distance to Building address
Size
measured from back of walk.
Height
25 Feet
3 inches
26-40 Feet
5 inches
41-55 Feet
9 inches
Over 55 Feet
12 inches
15.20.120 Section 901.4.4.1
added — Premises identification — rear
Section 901.4.4.1 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
Any business or apartment building 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 or
apartment building in a location approve by the Fire Chief.
15.20.130 Section 901.4.4.2
added — Premises identification -multiple dwelling units.
Section 901.4.4.2 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
An approved diagram of the premises which clearly indicates all individual
addressed 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.
In addition, the Fire Chief may require that individual buildings on the premises
be identified in an approved manner.
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15.20.140 Section 902.2.2.1
amended -Dimensions.
Section 902.2.2.1 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
Fire Apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed with of not less than 24
feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
Vertical clearances or widths shall be increased when, in the opinion of the chief
vertical clearances or widths are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access.
15.20.150 Section 902.2.2.2
amended — Surface.
Section 902.2.2.2 of the California Fire code, 2001 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 902.4.1
added-HMMP box
Section 902.4.1 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
When a business which handles hazardous materials is required to complete
hazardous materials Management Plan, the Chief may require the installation of
a secured box at the primary facility entrance or Fire Control Room as required
by the Chief containing a copy of the Hazardous Materials Management Plan.
This box shall be waterproof in a rolled condition without folding. Other
characteristics of the box shall be approved by the chief.
Businesses which handle acutely hazardous material as defined in Section
25532 of the Health and Safety Code shall install a Hazardous Material
Management Plan Box in accordance with this section.
15.20.170 Section 1003.2.3.3
deleted — Automatic fire extinguishing systems
Section 1003.2.3.3 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is deleted.
15.20.180 Section 1003.2.8
deleted — Automatic fire extinguishing systems
Section 1003.2.8 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is deleted.
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15.20.190 Section 1003.2.11
added — Automatic fire extinguishing systems
Section 1003.2.11 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
In addition to the requirements specified in Section 1003, an automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout and maintained in an operable condition
regardless of the installation of area separation walls in the following building:
(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 in which the square footage existing by 50% and
the total square footage of the building exceeds 6000 square feet.
(4) This section shall not preclude or alter the intent of the Uniform Building
Code, Section 508. Fire resistive substitution.
Exception:
1. R-3 occupancies
2. When approved by the Fire Chief, buildings divided into areas not greater
than 6,000 square feet by area separation walls of not less than 2 -hour
fire resistive construction provided that:
a The location of the firewall is clearly marked and identified on
the exterior of the building in a manor approved by the fire chief.
b The firewall is identified in the interior of the building in a manor
approved by the Fire Chief.
The use of this exception may be denied or revoked by the fire chief for
due cause.
For the purposes of applying this section, each portion of a building
separated by one or more area separation walls shall not be considered a
separated building.
15.20.200 Section 1003.5
Added — Fire Control Room
Section 1003.5 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20.195
is added to read as follows:
Fire control room. An approved fire control room shall be provided for all buildings
protected by an automatic fire extinguishing system. Said room shall contain all system
control valves, fire alarm control panels and other fire equipment required by the Chief.
Fire control rooms shall be located within the building at a location approved by the
Chief, and shall be provided with a means to access the room directly from the exterior.
Durable signage shall be provided on the exterior side of the access door to identify the
fire control room.
15.20.210 Section 1006.3.4.2
Amended — Fire Alarm Certification
Section 1006.3.4.2 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.197 is amended to read as follows:
The permittee shall provide a serially numbered certificate from an approved nationally
recognized testing laboratory for all required fire alarm systems indicating that the
system has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and
meets National Fire Protection Association Standards. Certification shall be required for
all new systems to be installed after July 1, 2003. All existing systems must obtain
certification in a timely manner, as approved by the Chief. A copy of the certification
must be provided to the Chief at no cost.
15.20.220 Sections 1102.2 through 1102.2.5 deleted.
Section 1102.2 through section 1102.2.5 of the California Fire Code, 2001 edition
adopted by section 15.20.010 is deleted.
15.20.230 Section 1102.3
Amended- open burning
Section 1102.3 of the California Fire Code, 2001 edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
No person shall kindle or maintain any outdoor fire within the limits of the city of
Lodi, except that this section shall not prohibit those fires that are approved by
the fire chief for the following purposes:
a. The prevention of a fire hazard that cannot be evaded by any other
means.
b. The instruction of public employees in the methods of fighting fire.
c. The instruction of employees in the methods of fighting 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 4462 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.
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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 a Fire Chief, provided that the combustible is clear dry wood or charcoal.
15.20.240 Section 1102.3.9
added — Construction sites.
Section 1102.3.9 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
No unsafe or uncontrolled fire 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.
15.20.250 Section 1102.4.5
Amended — Recreational Fires
Section 1102.4.5 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.225 is amended to read as follows:
The Chief is authorized to require that recreational fires be immediately
discontinued if such fires are determined by the Chief to constitute a hazardous
condition or if smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding
property.
15.20.260 Section 1104
Deleted — Parade floats
Section 1104 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is deleted.
15.20.270 Section 1114
Added- Electrical disconnect
Section 1114 of the California Fire Code 2001 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.
15.20.280 Section 1115
Added — Gas disconnect
Section 1115 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
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All buildings providing natural gas service through more than one (1) service
meter or through multiple service connections, shall have individual gas shutoffs
identified in a manner approved by the chief indicating areas or units served.
15.20.290 Section 3010
Added - Pallets, Pallet Boxes and Bin Boxes
Section 3010 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20.255 is
added to read as follows:
A permit shall be required to store pallets, palletized packing boxes or bin boxes in
excess of 30,000 board feet, in accordance with the following restrictions.
Pallets, palletized packing boxes and bin boxes shall be piled with due regard to stability
of piles and in no case higher than 12 feet. Where pallets are piled next to a property
line, the distance from the property line shall not be less than one half the pile height and
in no case less than 5 feet from the property line.
Exception: Bin boxes may be stacked to a maximum height of 20 feet
Driveways between and around pallets, bin boxes and palletized packing boxes shall be
a minimum of 15 feet wide and maintained free from accumulations of rubbish, weeds,
machinery or other articles that would block access or add to the fire hazard. Driveways
shall be spaced so a maximum grid of storage is no more than 50 feet by 50 feet.
Pallets, palletized packing boxes, and bin boxes, operating under a permit, shall be
enclosed by a suitable fence of at least 6 feet in height, unless storage is in a building.
An approved water supply and fire hydrants capable of supplying the required fire flow
shall be provided within 150 feet of all portions of the storage areas in accordance with
Section 903.2, California Fire Code.
For permitting purposes, one pallet will be calculated as having 25 board feet.
For permitting purposes, palletized packing boxes and bin boxes will be calculated
based on average board feet per box.
15.20.300 Article 46
Deleted — Fruit -ripening Processes
Article 46 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20.010
is deleted.
15.20.310 Article 47
Deleted -Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging.
Article 47 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20.010
is deleted.
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15.20.320 Article 48
Deleted — Magnesium
Article 48 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20. 010
is deleted.
15.20.330 Article 49
Deleted — Hot Work
Article 49 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20.010
is deleted.
15.20.340 Section 7701.7.2 -
Limits explosive and blasting agents.
The limits referred to in Section 7701.7.2 of the California Fire Code, 2001
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.
15.20.350 Section 7801.3.1.1
amended -Manufacturing of fireworks
Section 7801.3.1.1 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
The manufacture of fireworks within the limits of the City of Lodi is prohibited.
15.20.360 Section 7902.2.2.2.1
Location of aboveground tanks are prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 7902.2.2.2.1 of the California Fire Code 2001
Edition adopted by Section 15.20.010 in 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
regulations of the city.
15.20.370 Changes or Modifications
In accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, the adoption of
amendments more restrictive than the requirements contained in the provisions
published in the California Building standard Code, are needed because of local
conditions, as specified below:
(A) Climatic
(1) Conditions
Precipitation averages 18 inches per year, and can reach as high
as 35 inches per year. Virtually all of the rain occurs during the
months of October through April. The remaining months receive
little or no rain. Temperatures during the summer months can
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reach as high as 110 and City of Lodi averages 19 days over 100
each year. Relative humidity during these summer months is very
low. Lodi averages 34 days of dense fog per year, and has had as
many as 64 foggy days.
(2) Impacts
The generally dry, hot summer months create extreme fire
conditions. Adding to this situation is the dryness and
combustibility of many structures during the summer, especially
true of structures with wood siding and roofs constructed of wood
shakes and shingles. The cyclical uncertainty that allow weather
events can cause rapid melting of the snow pack which causes
flood potential in areas surrounding the Mokelumne River. The
foggy conditions can inhibit the dispatch and timeliness of
emergency equipment reaching the site of a fire. During foggy
periods it is common place for visibility to be near zero, which
results in emergency equipment having to decrease their speed to
less than 25 miles per hour.
(B) Geographic
(1) Conditions
The City of Lodi is subject to ground tremors from seismic events
as the County is in seismic Zone 3. The Mokelumne River, which
borders the northern city limits, is subjected to flood potential and
its levies are subject to failure from seismic activity or high water.
(2) Impacts
The geologic conditions in San Joaquin County in general, and the
City of Lodi, in particular, have the potential of restricting access to
structures, especially in remote or isolated areas. A moderate
earthquake or extended periods or rain can impact local access
roads.
(C) Topographic
(1) Conditions
The City of Lodi consists mainly of the San Joaquin Valley floor.
The valley floor is typically flat land area bisected by intermittent
and year round stream and river systems. Much of the valley floor
is irrigated agriculture. Low land areas protected by a complex
and extensive levee system characterize the Delta area. Union
Pacific Railroad Tracks bisect the eastern and western portions of
Lodi as well as Highway 99 creating traffic congestion and
emergency response delays.
(2) Impacts
The valley floor is frequently subject to both general and localized
flooding. Because the area is so flat and low, it is not unusual for
local drainage systems to be inadequate during heavy rain
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periods. This condition can isolate areas where roads are flooded
and thereby block access. With the OSHA "two -in two -out" rule
requiring two fire fighters ready to make attack only when two
others are present, the potential delay in east -west response
increases the risk to firefighter and the public.
While it is clearly understood that the adoption of such amendments may not
prevent the incidence of fire, the implementation of these various amendments to the
code attempt to reduce the severity and potential loss of life, property and protection of
the environment.
Section 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed
insofar as such conflict may exist.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be published one time in "Lodi News Sentinel," a
newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Lodi and shall be in
force and take effect thirty days after its passage.
Attest:
SUSAN J. BLACKSTUN
City Clerk
State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.
Approved this 20th day of November, 2002
PHILLIP. ENNINO
Mayor
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I, Susan Blackston, City Clerk of the City of Lodi, do hereby certify that
Ordinance No. 1723 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Lodi held November 6, 2002, and was thereafter passed, adopted and ordered to print
at a regular meeting of said Council held November 20, 2002 by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Pennino
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
I further certify that Ordinance No. 1723 was approved and signed by the Mayor
on the date of its passage and the same has been published pursuant to law.
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usan Blacks
City Clerk
Approved as to form
Randall A. Hays
City Attorney
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