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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE DELETING CHAPTER 15.32,
CITY OF ORANGE FIRE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY
AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.32, ADOPTING AND
AMENDING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
AND PORTIONS OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE AS THE CITY OF ORANGE FIRE CODE,
TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)
OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, the City of Orange Fire Department is responsible for enforcing the fire
and safety regulations of the State Fire Marshal; and
WHEREAS, the State Fire Marshal's building standards regulations are incorporated
in the 2016 California Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, the City is subject to the California Fire Code, as written, effective
January 1, 2017, unless the City adopts amendments to said Code, with the appropriate findings
supporting such amendments; and
WHEREAS, cities are allowed to make amendments to State building standards when
justified by local topographical, climactic and geographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, contemporaneously herewith the City Council has made appropriate
findings that justify amendments to the California Fire Code based on local topographical,
climactic and geographical conditions in Resolution No. 10977; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Orange does ordain as
follows:
SECTION I:
Chapter 15.32, City of Orange Fire Code, is deleted in its entirety and is hereby
replaced with Chapter 15.32, adopting the 2016 California Fire Code including appendices
B, BB, C, and CC, as copyrighted in 2016 by the International Code Council and the
California Building Standards Commission, to read as amended below:
Chapter 15.32 CITY OF ORANGE FIRE CODE
15.32.010 Adoption by Reference
The City Council adopts by reference the California Fire Code, 2016 Edition, including
appendices B, BB, C and CC, as copyrighted by the International Code Council and California
Building Standards Commission, as hereinafter amended, modified or altered. Such Codes are
adopted by reference, for the purpose of safeguarding the public from the hazards of fire,
explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises. One
copy of the code has been and is now on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the code is
adopted by reference as if incorporated and set out at length in this chapter. The provisions
therein shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Orange and shall be designated,
known and referred to as the Orange Fire Code.
15.32.020 The followinu sections of the California Fire Code, 2016 Edition are
amended, modified or altered as follows:
101.1 Title. [Amended] These regulations shall be known as the Orange Fire Code, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
103.2 Appointment. [Amended] The fire code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and
may be removed at any time.
105.1.1 Permits required. [Amended] A property owner or owner's authorized agent who
intends to conduct an operation or business, or install or modify systems and equipment that
are regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make
application to the fire code official and obtain the required permit. The permit shall be required
to conduct an operation or business, or install or modify systems and equipment which is
regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done.
105.4.2 Information on construction documents. [Amended] Construction documents shall
be drawn to scale upon suitable material. Plans shall be submitted in accordance with the City
of Orange Building Division Plan Submittal Guidelines. Construction documents shall be of
sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in
detail that will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations as determined by the fire code official.
105.6.30. Miscellaneous combustible storage. [Amended] An operational permit is required
to store in any building or upon any premises in excess of 2500 cubic feet gross volume of
combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers, rubber tires, rubber,
cork, green waste, composting, yard waste, or similar combustible material.
105.6.50 Day -care. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a day -care center.
105.6.51 Day -care, large family. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a large
family day -care home.
105.6.52 High -rise buildings. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a high -
rise building.
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109.2.1 Fire and life safety hazards. [Added] Persons operating, maintaining or controlling
any building, occupancy, facility, premises or vehicle subject to this code shall neither create,
nor allow to exist, any condition deemed a fire or life safety hazard by the fire code official.
109.4 Violation penalties. [Amended] Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair
or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code
official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be prosecuted in
accordance with Chapter 1.08 of the Orange Municipal Code. Each day that a violation
continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
202 General Definitions [Amended]
FLOW -LINE. The lowest continuous elevation on a curb defined by the path traced by a
particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb.
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Includes all areas identified within Section 4906.2 and other
areas as determined by the Fire Code Official as presenting a fire hazard due to the presence
of combustible vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains combustible
vegetation.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS); also SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS).
Information concerning a hazardous material which is prepared in accordance with the
provisions of DOL 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 or in accordance with the provisions of a federally
approved state OSHA plan.
SKY LANTERN. An unmanned device with a fuel source that incorporates an open flame in
order to make the device airborne.
SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for
the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles /debris from the exhaust flow
of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 3 83 66.
2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapters 21 or
28.
304.1.2 Vegetation. [Amended] Types, amounts, and arrangements of weeds, grass, vines and
other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property within the scope of
Orange City Fire Department Guidelines, shall be cut, thinned, or removed by the owner or
occupant of the premises as required by the Orange City Fire Department Guideline entitled
Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel
Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program ". Vegetation clearances in urban - wildland
interface areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 49.
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307.1.2 Fuel modification areas. [Added] Outdoor fires using wood or other solid fuel shall
not be built, ignited or maintained in a fuel modification area.
307.2.2 Hazardous conditions. [Added] Outdoor fires are not allowed when predicted
sustained winds exceed 8 MPH during periods when relative humidity is less than 25 %, or a red
flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was
caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined
by the fire code official.
Exception: Gas - fueled devices operated in accordance with 307.6.1.
307.4.4 Disposal of rubbish. [Added] Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be
burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.
307.5.1 Supervision. [Added] Where a permit is issued, such open burning or fire shall be
supervised by a person 18 years of age or older.
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at premises
containing Group R Occupancies. [Added] Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar
exterior devices used at premises containing Group R occupancies shall comply with this
section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.
307.6.1 Gas - fueled devices. [Added] Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled
by natural gas or liquefied- petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the City of Orange
Building Division and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other
solid fuel. At premises containing Group R division 3 occupancies, combustible construction
shall not be located within 3 feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the
perimeter of the device. At premises containing other than Group R division 3 occupancies,
the minimum distance shall be 10 feet. Where a permanent hood and vent is installed and
approved by the City of Orange Building Department, combustible construction may encroach
upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or
vents are installed, they shall have an approved spark arrester meeting the requirements of
Section 2113.9.2 of the California Building Code.
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied- petroleum gas.
Added] Fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with
the California Building Code. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an
attached chimney equipped with a spark arrester. The spark arrester shall meet the
requirements of Section 2113.9.2 of the California Building Code. The opening in the face of
the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.
The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 15 feet of combustible
structures, unless within a permanent or portable fireplace. Conditions which could cause a
fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
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Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and
308.
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. [Added] The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be
conducted within a fuel modification zone. Wood and other solid fuel burning fires in devices
other than permanent fireplaces are not allowed within Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA) and
Wildland -Urban Interface Areas (WUI) or in locations where conditions could cause the spread
of fire to the WRA or WUI unless determined by the fire code official that the location or
design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.
309.2.1 Indoor charging of electric carts /cars. [Added] Indoor charging of electric carts /cars
where the combined volume of all battery electrolyte exceeds 50 gallons shall comply with
Section 608.
320 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. [Added] All new structures
and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved
and in accordance with the requirements of the Orange City Fire Department Guideline,
Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction Fuel
Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."
321 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. [Added] The fire code official
is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet on each side of portions of highways and private streets
which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable
vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow -line or the end of
the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover
such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that
they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire in the opinion of the fire code
official.
322 Vegetation management alternate materials and methods. [Added] The fire code
official is authorized to require and approve alternate materials and methods to comply with the
vegetation management requirements if the fire code official determines that any of the following
conditions exist:
1. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native
Plant Society and county- approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened
species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
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5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation
provisions undesirable or impractical.
Acceptance of alternate materials and methods will be made on a case -by -case basis, and shall
not set precedent.
323 Use of equipment. [Added] Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall
use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal
combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester as defined in Section 202 and maintained in effective working order, or the engine is
constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.
Exceptions:
1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger
vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is
equipped with a muffler as defined in the California Vehicle Code.
2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass
through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and
the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition
323.1 Spark arresters. [Added] Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when
affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 323 shall not be placed or
mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any
flammable material.
324 Sky Lanterns or similar devices. [Added] The ignition and /or launching of a Sky Lantern
or similar device is prohibited.
325 Development on or near land containing or emitting toxic, combustible or flammable
liquids, gases or vapors. [Added] The fire code official may require the submittal for approval
of geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial recommendations and /or similar
documentation from a state - licensed and department- approved individual or firm, on any
parcel of land to be developed which has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet of a parcel of
land that has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation, petroleum or chemical
refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or may contain or give off toxic, combustible
or flammable liquids, gases or vapors.
326 Restricted entry. [Added] The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce
when hazardous fire areas are closed to entry and when such areas are again opened to entry.
Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas or
established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the
hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.
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Exceptions:
1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and their
invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands may enter when an area is
closed if given permission by the fire code official.
2. Entry into closed areas is allowed, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers,
and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members
of the United States Forest Service.
Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness. Only the sections, subsections, and
amendments thereto listed below are adopted:
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401.3.4
401.9
402
403.2
404.5 — 404.6.6
407
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. [Amended] Where required by the fire
code official, each application for a permit shall include an Orange City Fire Department
Chemical Classification Packet in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.
501.1 Scope. [Amended] Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall
comply with this chapter and, where required by the fire code official, the Orange City Fire
Department Guideline "Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development."
503.2.1 Dimensions. [Amended] Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width
of not less than 20 feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in
accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet
6 inches. Street widths are to be measured from the top face of curb to top face of curb, on
streets with curb and gutter, and from flow -line to flow -line on streets with rolled curbs.
503.2.1.1 Hazardous fire areas. [Added] Fire apparatus roads in hazardous fire areas shall
have an unobstructed with of not less than 28 feet. The width shall be maintained to an
approved point outside of the Hazardous Fire Area.
Exception: When the road serves no more than three dwelling units and the road does
not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width may be 24 feet. This length may be
increased to 400 feet where serving no more than three dwelling units and all structures
accessed from the roadway are protected by automatic fire sprinklers.
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503.2.1.2 Divided fire access roads. [Added] Divided fire access roads shall be subject to
review and approval by the fire code official. Each lane shall be a minimum width of 14 feet.
Lengths and locations of specific divided sections shall be approved by the fire code official.
503.2.5 Dead ends. [Amended] Dead -end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in
length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus, and shall not
exceed 600 feet in length.
503.6 Security gates. [Amended] The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus
access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they
shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency
operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided,
shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be
designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. Vehicle
access gates or barriers shall be in accordance with the City of Orange Fire Master Plan
Guidelines. All electrically operated vehicle access gates shall be equipped with an automatic
opening device in addition to a key opening switch.
505.1 Address Identification. [Amended] New and existing buildings shall be provided with
approved address identification. The identification shall be legible and placed in a position
that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters
shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical
letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall not be less than 4 inches high
with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch for R -3 occupancies. For all other occupancies, the
identification shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch, and
shall be approved by the fire code official. Where required by the fire code official, address
identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency
response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from
the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
Address numbers shall be maintained.
505.1.1 Building complexes. [Added] Approved diagrammatic representations shall be
positioned at all entrances to building complexes. The diagrammatic representations shall
show the overall site, location of the viewer, buildings and units and the addresses or unit
designations within the complex, and shall be internally or externally illuminated as approved
during the hours of darkness.
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. [Amended] All new
buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building
based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the
jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the
existing public safety communication systems.
Exceptions:
1. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is
not needed.
2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such
systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the
normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to
accept an automatically activated emergency radio coverage system.
This section shall not apply to the following:
1. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the building official and the fire code
official for buildings and structures undergoing extensive remodel and /or expansion.
2. Elevators.
3. Structures that are three stories or less without subterranean storage or parking and that do
not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story.
4. Wood- constructed residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage
or parking that are not built integral to an above ground multi -story parking structure.
5. This ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean areas if construction is three stories or
less and does not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story including subterranean
storage or parking.
510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. [Deleted]
510.4.2.2 Technical criteria. [Amended] The fire code official shall maintain a document
providing the specific technical information and requirements for the emergency responder
radio coverage system. This document shall contain, but not be limited to, the various
frequencies required, the location of radio sites, effective radiated power of radio sites, and
other supporting technical information.
1. The frequency range supported from the 800 MHz Countywide Communications System
shall be 851 -869 MHz (base transmitter frequencies).
2. The frequency range supported to the 800 MHz Countywide Communications System shall
be 806 -824 MHz (radio field transmit frequencies).
3. A public safety radio amplification system shall include filters to reject frequencies below
851 MHz and frequencies above 869 MHz by a minimum of 35dB.
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4. All system components must be 100 percent compatible with analog and digital
modulations after installation without adjustments or modifications. The systems must be
capable of encompassing the frequencies stated herein and capable of future modifications
to a frequency range subsequently established by the jurisdiction.
5. Active devices shall have a minimum of -50 dB 3r order intermodulation protection.
6. All active in- building coverage devices shall be FCC Part 90 Type Certified
510.5.1 Approval prior to installation. [Amended] Amplification systems capable of
operating on frequencies licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC shall not be installed
without prior plan submittal, coordination and approval from Orange County Communications
and a copy of the approved plan provided to the fire and building code officials.
510.5.2 Minimum qualifications of personnel. [Amended] The minimum qualifications of
the system designer and lead installation personnel shall include both of the following:
1. A valid FCC - issued general radio operator's license.
2. Certification of in- building system training issued by a nationally recognized organization,
school or a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed.
510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure. [Item 7 Amended] When an emergency responder radio
coverage system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have
the radio system tested to ensure that two -way coverage on each floor of the building is not
less than 90 percent. The test procedure shall be conducted as follows:...
As part of the installation a spectrum analyzer or other suitable test equipment shall be
utilized to ensure spurious oscillations are not being generated by the subject signal
booster. This test shall be conducted at the time of installation and subsequent annual
inspections by the FCC licensed technician hired by the property owner and an
OCSD /Communications Division FCC - certified technician.
510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance. [Amended] The owner of the building or a
representative shall cause the emergency responder radio coverage system to be inspected and
tested annually or when structural changes occur including additions or remodels that could
materially change the original field performance tests. Testing shall consist of the following:
1. In- building system components shall be tested to determine general functional operability.
2. Signal boosters shall be tested to ensure that the gain is the same as it was upon initial
installation and acceptance.
3. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of one hour to
verify that they will properly operate during an actual power outage. If within the 1 -hour
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test period the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional
1 -hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined.
4. Other active components shall be checked to verify operation within the manufacturer's
specifications.
5. If noncompliance is found, the FCC licensed technician will assess improvements
necessary and provide such information to OCSD Communications and the fire and
building code officials.
6. At the conclusion of the testing, a certification report, which shall verify compliance with
Section 510.5.3, shall be submitted to OCSD Communications and the fire and building
code officials.
606.10.2 Automatic and manual operation. [Amended] An automatic emergency stop feature
shall be provided in accordance with Sections 606.10.2.1 and 606.10.2.2, and shall be capable
of manual operation. The manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately
outside of the machinery room, in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as "Emergency
Controls."
901.6.1.1 Maintenance of smoke alarms in apartment buildings. [Added] Installation and
maintenance of smoke alarms in apartment buildings shall conform to the following:
1. Apartment building owners shall supply, install, test and maintain all required smoke
alarms before renting to a new tenant. The amount and types of smoke alarms shall
conform to the California Building Code in effect at the time of building construction and
requirements for existing buildings.
2. The tenant shall be responsible for testing of all required smoke alarms in accordance with
manufacturer instructions in his /her respective dwelling unit. Within 60 days of the first
of each year, the owner shall request each tenant for the status of all smoke alarms.
3. Within 10 days of receiving the smoke alarm status request, and in no event later than
March 10 of each year, each tenant shall notify the owner, in writing, on a form provided
by the owner, of the condition of each required smoke alarm installed in the dwelling unit.
4. Upon receipt of a written notice from a tenant that a smoke alarm is in need of maintenance
or replacement, the owner shall perform such maintenance as is necessary within 10 days
of receipt of such notification.
5. The hotel or apartment owner shall maintain records of compliance for a period of three
years from March 10 of each year.
903.2 Where required. [Amended] Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and
structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists.
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New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through
903.2.19, all buildings shall be protected throughout by an automatic fire sprinkler system
when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet in Types I, II, III and IV construction,
and 3000 square feet in Type V construction as defined in the California Building Code,
regardless of fire areas or allowable area.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings with areas reduced to less than that requiring fire sprinklers using 3 -hour
minimum rated fire walls constructed in accordance with the California Building
Code Chapter 7.
2. Open parking garages, fences, retaining walls, towers classified as Group U
occupancies, and tanks.
Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an existing
building shall be protected throughout by an automatic fire sprinkler system when the building
meets the conditions for required automatic fire sprinkler protection throughout, and one or
more of the following conditions occurs:
1. An area increase of 33% or more is made to a building which would not require installation
of an automatic fire sprinkler system if it were a new building, resulting in an area requiring
installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a new building.
Exception: Buildings housing Group R -3 fire occupancies shall be protected
throughout by an automatic fire sprinkler system when the area of the building is
increased, resulting in an area exceeding 5,000 square feet.
2. A change is made to the occupancy classification and use of the building which increases
the level of hazard as determined by the fire code official. When the occupancy is changed
to an assembly use, the requirements of Section 903.2.1 shall apply.
3. A significant modification is made to the building, or a modification impacts the structural
system of the building as determined by the fire code official.
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. [Added] The design of hydraulically calculated
fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity. The capacity shall
be calculated using a combination of the following criteria:
1. The lower of the following:
1.1 The lowest water supply capacity determined by the water purveyor serving the closest
fire hydrant serving the address in the last consecutive three years.
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2 The lowest water supply flow test conducted in accordance with National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) within the last 12 calendar months.
2. Subtraction of the head pressure of the highest - elevation tank supplying water to the fire
hydrant flowing water, assuming the tank is full at the time of the test and empty at the
time of fire sprinkler activation.
903.4.4 Locking of control valves. [Added] All valves required to be electrically supervised
by this section shall also be sealed or locked in the position of normal operation.
905.4.3 Height of outlet. [Added] The centerline of the 2.5 inch outlet shall be no less than 18
inches and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
907.6.6.4 Monitoring of fire- extinguishing systems. [Added] Where a building fire alarm or
monitoring system is installed, automatic fire- extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the
building fire alarm or monitoring system in accordance with NFPA 72.
Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Only those sections and
subsections listed below are adopted:
1103.7
1103.7.3
1103.7.3.1
1103.7.8 — 1103.7.8.2
1103.7.9 — 1103.7.9.10
1103.8 — 1103.8.5.3
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1113
1114
1115
1116
Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening. [Deleted]
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging. [Deleted]
2801.2 Permit. [Amended] Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and 105.6.30.
2808.2 Storage site. [Amended] Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated soil
lifts or other all- weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval obtained from
the fire code official before transferring products to the site.
2808.3 Size of piles. [Amended] Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and
100 feet in length.
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Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased
where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes, but is not limited to,
the following:
Storage yard areas and materials- handling equipment selection, design and
arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and protection principles.
2. Factor that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan, and control
of the various factors shall be identified and implemented, including provisions for
monitoring the internal condition of the pile.
3. The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the public fire
department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire extinguishment
including a water supply and fire hydrants.
4. Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top of the piles
shall be established, identified and maintained.
5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of an
effective fire prevention maintenance program. Inspection logs shall be kept for
three years.
Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be installed in
accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be based upon the capabilities of
the installed fire protection system and features.
2808.7 Pile fire protection. [Amended] Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in
conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile. Combustible conveyor
systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic
sprinkler system. Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to
maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning /smoldering areas.
2808.9 Material- handling equipment. [Amended] All material - handling equipment operated
by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved spark
arrester. Approved material - handling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips,
hogged material, wood fines and raw product during fire - fighting operations.
2808.11 Temperature control. [Amended] The temperature shall be monitored and
maintained as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. [Added] Piles shall be rotated when internal temperature
readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. [Added] New loads delivered to the facility
shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery. Material with
temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the site. New loads
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shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and be monitored to verify that the
temperature remains stable.
2808.12 Emergency Contact. [Added] The contact information of a responsible person or
persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the entrance to the
facility for responding units. The responsible party should be available to respond to the
business in emergency situation.
4906.3 Requirements. [Amended] Hazardous vegetation and fuels around all applicable
buildings and structure shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws and
regulations:
1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.
2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Section
1299 (see guidance for implementation "General Guideline to Create Defensible Space ").
3. California Government Code, Section 51182.
4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter 1, Section 3.07.
5. Orange City Fire Department Guideline "Vegetation Management Guideline — Technical
Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."
4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. [Added] All new buildings to
be built or installed in a Wildfire Risk Area shall comply with the following:
1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code
official prior to or concurrently with the approval of any tentative map.
2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official
prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel Modification Section
of Orange City Fire Department Guideline C -05 "Vegetation Management Guideline —
Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance
Program."
4. The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of the fuel
modification in perpetuity.
5. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel
modification areas shall have prior approval from the fire code official.
6. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance with the
approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in the Fire Code.
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5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. [Added] No person shall use or store any
amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable amounts (see
Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et Al.) in a residentially zoned or any residentially
developed property.
5004.12 Noncombustible floor. [Amended] Except for surfacing, floors of storage areas shall
be of noncombustible, liquid tight construction.
5601.2 Retail fireworks. [Added] The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks
1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks 1.3G is prohibited.
Exception: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired
public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator
5601.7 Seizure. [Amended] The fire code official shall have the authority to seize, take, and
remove all fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions
of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6.
5608.1 General. [Amended] Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a
proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in theatrical and group entertainment
productions shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6
Fireworks, the Orange City Fire Department Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, with
the conditions of the permit as approved by the fire code official and this section.
5608.2 Firing. [Added] All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.
Section 5608.3 Application for Permit. [Added] The fire code official shall be provided a
diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the
fireworks are to be discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size, the
location of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which the
audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone line, or other
overhead obstructions..
5704.2.9.6.1 Location where above - ground tanks are prohibited. [Amended] Above-
ground tanks shall be prohibited except for the following locations:
1. M -1 or M -2 zones as established by the Planning Division of the City of Orange
Community Development Department, and
2. As approved by the fire code official.
5704.2.11 Underground tanks. [Amended] Underground storage of flammable and
combustible liquids in tanks shall comply with Section 5704.2 Sections 5704.2.11.1 through
5704.2.11.4.2, the applicable Sections of Chapter 50, and California Health and Safety Code
H &SC) Ch. 6.7.
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6004.2.2.7 Treatment Systems. [Amended] The exhaust ventilation from gas cabinets,
exhausted enclosures and gas rooms, and local exhaust systems required in Sections 6004.2.2.4
and 6004.2.2.5 shall be directed to a treatment system. The treatment system shall be utilized
to handle the accidental release of gas and to process exhaust ventilation. The treatment system
shall be designed in accordance with Sections 6004.2.2.7.1 through 6004.2.2.7.5 and Chapter
5 of the California Mechanical Code.
Exception:
1. Toxic gases — storage /use. Treatment systems are not required for toxic gases
supplied by cylinders or portable tanks not exceeding 1,700 pounds (772 kg) water
capacity when the following are provided:
1.1 A listed or approved gas detection system with a sensing interval not exceeding
5 minutes.
1.2 A listed and approved automatic - closing fail -safe valve located immediately
adjacent to cylinder valves. The fail -safe valve shall close when gas is detected
at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas detection system monitoring
the exhaust system at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted
enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas room. The gas detection system shall
comply with Section 6004.2.2.10.
Chapter 80 Referenced Standards
NFPA 13, 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
6.7.3 [Amended] The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 1/2" inlets. The location shall be
approved and be no more than 40 feet from a fire hydrant, and at least 40 feet from the building
it supplies unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the
number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water purveyor,
it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be
painted "OSHA safety red." Four 2 1/2" inlets shall be provided when the automatic fire
sprinkler system design (including system - supplied fire hose stream demand) requires 500 gpm
or greater.
8.3.3.1 [Amended] When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined
use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick -
response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant /occupant is not
identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies
shall be one of the following:
1. Quick- response type as defined in 3.6.4.8
2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5
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3. Quick response CMSA sprinklers
4. ESFR sprinklers
5. Standard - response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard
systems equipped with standard - response sprinklers
6. Standard - response sprinklers used where individual standard- response sprinklers are
replaced in existing light hazard systems
11.1.1.1 [Added] When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use
other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of
not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density
or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d)
curve "G ". Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant /occupant is not identified at the
time the sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent use or occupancy requires a system
with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to
the required density for the new use or occupancy.
NFPA 13D 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and
Two - Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
7.1.2 [Amended] The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed
unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
NFPA 14, 2013 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
7.3.1.1 [Amended] Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall
be located not less than 18 inches or more than 24 inches above the finished floor. Class II
Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 feet or
more than 5 feet above the finished floor.
NFPA 24, 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and
Their Appurtenances
6.2.8.1 [Added] All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be
painted OSHA red.
Exceptions:
Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the building
may be left unpainted.
2. Where OS &Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control valves, at
least one OS &Y valve shall be painted red.
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6.2.9 [Amended] All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall
be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:
1. A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 feet from the building.
1.1 For buildings less than 40 feet (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve shall be permitted
to be installed closer than 40 feet but at least as far from the building as the height of
the wall facing the post indicator valve.
2. A wall post indicator valve.
3. An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4.
4. A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 feet from the
building.
4.1 For buildings less than 40 feet in height, a backflow preventer with at least one
indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 feet but at least as far
from the building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
5. Control valves installed in a fire -rated room accessible from the exterior.
6. Control valves in a fire -rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior.
10. 1.5 [Added] All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150,
Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose, 8 -mil polyethylene tube or sheet.
The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed
with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements
of this section.
Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings
10.4.1.1 [Amended] All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with
asphalt or other corrosion - retarding material after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
10.4.1.1.1 [Added] All bolts used in pipe joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
10.4.3.2 [Amended] Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the
pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face
of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building
foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall
comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.
Appendices D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N. [Deleted]
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SECTION II:
Severability — Should any sentence, section clause, part or provision of this ordinance
be declared, jnvalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any
other part thereof.
SECTION III:
Savings Clause — Neither the adoption of this ordinance nor the amendment hereby of
any other ordinance of this City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of
ordinances, which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor to be
construed as a waiver of any license or penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any
violation thereof. The provisions of this ordinance, insofar as they are substantially the same
as ordinance provisions previously adopted by the City related to the same subject matter, shall
be constructed as restatements and continuations, and not as new enactments.
SECTION IV:
References to Prior Code — Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in
City forms, documents and regulations to the chapters and sections of former adopted Orange
Fire Codes shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions within the 2016 Orange
Fire Code. Ordinance 8 -16 of the City of Orange and all other ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby superseded and expressly repealed.
SECTION V:
A summary of this Ordinance shall be published and a certified copy of the full text of
this Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the
City Council meeting at which this Ordinance is to be adopted. A summary of this Ordinance
shall also be published once within fifteen (15) days after this Ordinance's passage in a
newspaper of general circulation, published, and circulated in the City of Orange. The City
Clerk shall post in the Office of the City Clerk a certified copy of the full text of such adopted
Ordinance along with the names of those City Councilmembers voting for and against the
Ordinance in accordance with Government Code Section 36933. This Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage.
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ADOPTED this 11 day of October 2016.
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Ter sa E. Smith, Ma or, City of Orange
ATTEST:
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Mary E. M ity Clerk, Cityrzffyge
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF ORANGE )
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held
on the 13 day of September 2016, and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council
duly held on the 11 th day of October 2016, was duly passed and adopted by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Nichols
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Murphy
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mary E. K VifpV, City Clerk, y nge
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