HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 12-10 Adopting and Amending 2010 Editions CA Codes Building and FireORDINANCE 12-
10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING TITLES 2, 8 AND
15 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE,
ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2010 EDITIONS OF
THE CALIFORNIA CODES RELATING TO
BUILDING AND
FIRE.WHEREAS, the State of California adopted new International Building Codes
in July of this year;
and WHEREAS, these codes are commonly known as the California Building
Standards Codes, and published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations;
and WHEREAS, the State's Health and Safety Code requires local governments to
adopt the most recent editions of the model codes related to construction;
and WHEREAS, State law provides that the model codes may be amended by
local governments with respect to local conditions, so long as those changes are not less
stringent than the State's minimum requirements;
and WHEREAS, local governments must update their building codes by adopting
and amending the State Codes to become effective by January 1,
2011.NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:SECTION I -Chapter 2.32 -Department of
Fire Section 2.32.010 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:2.32.010 -Fire Chief -
Duties.The Fire Chief shall manage the affairs of the Fire Department. The Fire
Chief shall be charged with the prevention of fires and the protection of life, property,
and environment against fire and
shall:A. Report all fire losses to the City
Manager;B. Be responsible for the maintenance and care of all property and
equipment used by his
SECTION II -Chapter 8.08 -Fire Prevention
Title 8 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to delete Chapter 8.08 in its
entirety.
SECTION III -Uniform Building Code
Section 15.04.010 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.04.010 -California Building Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement, alteration,
repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use, height, and area
of buildings and structures, the following construction code subject to the modifications set forth
in this Chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Building Code, 2010 Edition, based on the
2009 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including
Division II in Chapter 1.
Chapter 15.04 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Section
15.04.015, which shall read as follows:
15.04.015 -Amendments to the 2010 California Building Code.
a) Section 403, first paragraph of section 403.1, and no. 2 definition of section 403.1.1 are
amended to define high-rise building at 55 feet instead of 75 feet. The revised sections
are to read as
follows:SECTION
403 HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS HAVING OCCUPIED FLOORS LOCATED
MORE THAN 55 FEET ABOVE THE LOWEST LEVEL OF FIRE
DEPARTMENT VEHICLE ACCESS .AND GROUP I-2 OCCUPANCIES
HAVING OCCUPIED FLOORS LOCATETi MORE THAN 75 FEET ABOVE THE LOWEST
LEVEL OF FIRE
DEPARTMENTVEHICLE ACCESS 403.1 Applicability. New high-rise buildings having occupied floors
located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access and
new Group I-2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall comply with Sections
403.2through 403.
6.403.1.1 Definitions.2. "High-rise structure" means every building
of any type of construction or occupancy having floor used for human
occupancy located above 55 feet above the lowest floor levelhavingbuilding access (
see Section 403.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as defined by
the
Health
b) Section 403.4.7.2 and 403.4.8.1 are modified by moving item 2. Ventilation and automatic
fire detection equipment for smoke proof enclosures from section 403.4.7.2 Standby Power
Loads and placing it in 403.4.8.1 Emergency Power Loads. The revised sections are to read
as follows:
403.4.7.2 Standby power loads. The following are classified as standby power loads:
1. Power and lighting for the fire command center required by Section 403.4.5; and
2. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Sections 1007.4,
3003, 3007, and 3008.
403.4.8.1 Emergency power loads. The following are classified as emergency power loads:
1. Exit signs and means of egress illumination required by Chapter 10;
2. Elevator car lighting;
3. Emergency voice/alarm communications systems;
4. Automatic fire detection systems;
5. Fire alarm systems;
6. Electrically powered fire pumps; and
7. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smokeproof enclosures.
c) Section 412 is amended to require an Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility on high-
rise building over 75 feet. The revised sections are to read as
follow:412.1 General. Aircraft-related occupancies, except for Emergency
Helicopter Landing Facility, shall comply withSections 412.1through 412.7 and the California
Fire Code.Section412.
7.5 Emergency Helicopter Landing
Facility (EHLF)412.2 Definitions is hereby amended by adding the
following definitions:APPROACH-DEPARTURE PATH. The flight path of the helicopter as
it approaches or departs from
the landing pad.EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF). A landing
area on the roof of a building that is not intended to function as a heliport or helistop but
is capable of accommodating fire or medical helicopters engaged
in emergency operations.SAFETY AREA. A defined area surrounding the landing pad which is
free
TAKEOFF AND LANDING AREA. The combination of the landing pad centered within
the surrounding safety area.
SECTION 412.7.5. Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility. Emergency Helicopter
Landing Facility (EHLF) shall be constructed as specified in Section 412.7.5.1 through
412.7.5.13.
Section 412.7.5.1 General. Every building of any type of construction or occupancy having
floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 ft above the lowest level of the fire
department vehicle access shall have a rooftop emergency helicopter landing facility (EHLF)
in a location approved by the fire code official for only use by fire, police, and emergency
medical helicopters.
Section 412.7.5.2 Rooftop Landing Pad. The landing pad shall be 50 ft. x 50 ft. or a 50 ft.
diameter circle that is pitched or sloped to provide drainage away from access points and
passenger holding areas at a slope of 0.5 percent to 2 percent. The landing pad surface shall
be constructed of approved non-combustible, nonporous materials. It shall be capable
of supporting a helicopter with a maximum gross weight of15,000 lbs. For structural
design requirements, see California Building
Code.Section 412.7.5.3 Approach-Departure Path. The emergency helicopter
landing facility shall have two approach-departure paths separated in plan from each other by
at least 90 degrees. No objects shall penetrate above the approach-
departure paths. The approach-departure path begins at the edge of the landing pad, with the same width
or diameter as the landing pad and is a rising slope extending outward and upward at a
ratio of eight feet horizontal distance for every one
foot of verticalheight.Section 412.7.5.4 Safety Area. The safety area is a horizontal plane
level with the landing pad surface and shall extend 25 ft in all directions from the edge of
the landing pad. No objects shall penetrate above the plane
of the safetyarea.Section 412.7.5.5 Safety Net. If the rooftop landing pad is elevated more than
30 in. (2'-6")above the adjoining surfaces, a 6 ft in wide horizontal safety net
capable of supporting 25 lbs/psf shall be provided around the perimeter of the landing pad. The
inner edge of the safety net attached to the landing pad shall be slightly dropped (greater than
5 in. but less than 18 in.) below the pad elevation. The safety net shall slope upward
but the outer safety net edge shall not be above the elevation
of the landingpad.Section 412.7.5.6 Take-off and Landing Area. The takeoff and landing
area shall be free of obstructions and 100 ft x 100
ft. or 100ft. diameter.Section 412.7.5.7 Wind Indicating Device. An approved
wind indicating device shall be provided but shall not extend into the safety
area or theapproach-departure paths.Section 412.7.5.8 Special Markings. The
emergency helicopter landing facility shall bemarkedas
indicated
Section 412.7.5.9 EHLF Exits. Two stairway exits shall be provided from the landing
platform area to the roof surface. For landing areas less than 2,501 square feet in area, the
second exit may be a fire escape or ladder leading to the to the roof surface below. The
stairway from the landing facility platform to the floor below shall comply with CFC 1009.4.2
for riser height and tread depth. Handrails shall be provided, but shall not extend above the
platform surface.
Section 412.7.5.10 Standpipe systems. The standpipe system shall be extended to the roof
level on which the EHLF is located. All portions of the EHLF area shall be within 150 feet of
a 2.5-inch outlet on a Class I or III
standpipe.Section 412.7.5.11 Fire extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher having
a minimum80-B:C rating shall be provided and located near the stairways or ramp to
the landing pad. The fire extinguisher cabinets shall not penetrate the approach-departure
paths, or the safety area. Installation, inspection, and maintenance of extinguishers shall
be in accordance with the
CFC, Section 906.Section 412.7.5.13 EHLF. Fueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of helicopters
shall
not bepermitted.Figure 1108.8.1 Helicopter
Landing
Pad Markings 50'20'
Inside Diameter Numbers:10' Hih Line
Widt 2 g
2' Line Width
Red
in
Color
cP X Touchdown Address
Numbers:Pad BoundaFy-.~5' High, 1' Line Width
1' in Width 12345 Red
in
Color 50'1. The preferred background is white
or tan.2. The circled, red numbers indicate the allowable weight that the facility
is capable of supporting in thousands
of pounds.3. The numbers shall be oriented towards the preferred flight (typically
facing the
prevailing wind).d) Section 905.4 is hereby amended by adding items 7 and 8
as
905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections
shall be provided in all of the following locations:
1. In every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor
level above or below grade. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate
floor level landing between floors, unless otherwise approved by the fire code
official. See Section 909.20.3.2 for additional provisions in smokeproof
enclosures.
2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable from
exit stairway hose connections by a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of
hose, as measured along the path of travel, a hose connection shall not be required
at the horizontal exit.
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas
of a building.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from
exit stairway hose connections by a 30-foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a
nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not be
required at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of the
building.4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the
mall and adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to
the
mall.5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units
horizontal 33.3-percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a
hose connection located either on the roof or at the highest landing of a stairway with
stair access to the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of
the most hydraulically remote standpipe for
testing purposes.6. Where the most remote portion of a nonsprinklered floor or story is more
than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connection or the most remote portion
of a sprinklered floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from
a hose connection, the fire code official is authorized to require that
additional hose connections be provided in approved locations. The distance from
a hose connection shall be measured along the patch
of travel.7. The centerline of the 2.5 inches (64 mm) outlet shall be no less than
18 inches 457 mm) above and no more than 24 inches (610 mm) above the
finished
8. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet (91 440
mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5 inch (64 mm) outlets so
that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45 720 mm) of hose
from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the
exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The
door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than
6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. These doors are for fire department access
only.
e) Section 907.2.13 is hereby revised as follows:
907.2.13 High-rise buildings having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access and Group I-2 occupancies
having floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level fire department vehicle
access. High-rise buildings having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level
of fire department vehicle access and Group I-2 occupancies having floors located more
than 75 feet above the lowest level fire department vehicle access shall be provided
with an automatic smoke detection in accordance withSection907.2.13.1, a
fire department communication system in accordance withSection907.2.13.2 and an emergency
voice/alarm communication system in accordance withSection907.
6.
2.2.Exceptions:1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance withSection 907.2.
22
and Section 412.2. Open parking garages in accordance with
Section 406.3.3. Buildings with occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance
with Section 303.1.4. Low-hazard special occupanciesinaccordance
with Section 503.1.1.5. In Group I-2 and R-2.1 occupancies,
the alarm shall sound at a constantly attended location and general
occupant notification shall be broadcast
by the emergency voice/alarm communication system.f) Section 907.5.2.2 is revised to
add items5and 6 as follows.907.5.2.2 Emergency
voice/alarm communication system. Emergency voice/alarm communication system required by this code
shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 72. The operation of any automatic
fire detector, sprinkler water flow device or manual fire alarm box shall automatically sound
an alert tone followed by voice instructions giving approved information and directions for
a general or staged evacuation in accordance with the building's fire safety and evacuation
plans required by Section 404. In high-rise buildings having occupied floors located more than
55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, and Group
I-2 occupancies having floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level fire
department vehicle access, the system shall operate on a minimum of the alarming floor, the
floor above and the floor below. Speakers shall be provided throughout the building by
paging zones. At
a
1 Elevator groups.
2. Exit stairways.
3. Each floor.
4. Areas of refuge as defined in Section 1002.1.
5. Dwelling Units in apartment houses.
6. I4otel guest rooms or suites.
Exception: In Group I-1 and R-2.1 occupancies, the alarm shall sound in
a constantly attended area and a general occupant notification shall be broadcast over the
overhead page.g) Section907.6.3.2 is hereby revised
as follows.907.6.3.2 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings having
occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access and Group I-2 occupancies having floors located more than 75 feet above
the lowest level fire department vehicle access, a separate zone by floor shall be provided for all
of the following types
of alarm-initiating
devices where provided:1.
Smoke detectors.2. Sprinkler waterflow
devices.3. Manual fire alarm boxes 4. Other approved types of
automatic detection devices orsuppressionsystems.h) Section 910.3.2.
2 isherebyamended as follows:910.3.2.2 Sprinkler buildings. Where installed
in buildings provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents
shall be designed to operate automatically by actuation of cheat-responsive device rated at
least 100° F above the operating
temperature of the sprinkler, unless otherwise approved.i) Table 1505.1 isamended, by the deletion of Table 1505.1
and the addition of a new Table
1505.1 thereto,
to read as follows:
TABLE 1505.1a
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION IA IB
IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB A A
A A A A A A A For SI: 1 foot = 304.8
mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.a. Unless
otherwise required in accordancewith Chapter 7A.j) Section 1505.1.3 is amended, by the deletion of the
entire section and the addition of a
new
1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing
structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any three-
year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in
the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a
fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class "
A".k) Section1505.5 is amended, by the deletion of the entire
section.1) Section 1505.7 is amended, by the deletion of the entire
section.m) Section 3109.4.4 is amended to clarify that pool barriers which are already in the
Code are scoped so as to apply on all private swimming pools and is to read as
follows:Amend 3109.4.4.1 by adding the following
definition:PRIVATE POOL, is any constructed pool, permanent or portable, and over 18 inches
deep which is intended for non-commercial use as swimming pool by not more than
three owner families and
their guests.3109.4.4.2 is modified by deleting the first paragraph in its entirety and a new
paragraph is substituted to read
as follows:3109.4.4.2 Construction permit; safety features required. Commencing January
1, 1998,except as provided in Section3109.4.4.5, whenever a construction permit is
issued for construction of a new private pool at a residence, it shall have an enclosure
complying with3109.4.4.3 and, it shall be equipped with at least one of the following
safety features:Section15.04.030 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:15.04.030 -Work Exempt
from Permit Section 105.2 of the California Building Code Appendix Chapter 1 is
amended by adding
the following:14. TV dishes and flagpoles in connection with a group R. Division 3
occupancy and not exceeding 15 feet
in height.Section15.04.040 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
asfollows:15.04.040 -Chapter 9 Fire Protection
Systems, Amended.For the purpose of this chapter, the Fire Code Official shall be responsible
for plan review, and inspection of fire protection systems such as fire sprinklers,
fixed systems installed in grease hoods and halon systems and detection systems which sense
smoke, fire,heat or products
of combustion.Section15.04.050 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as
15.04.050 -Imposition of Stricter Standards.
Whenever Chapter 15.32, Orange Fire Code Section 15.32.010 et seq., imposes
stricter standards than imposed by this code, Chapter 15.32, Orange Fire Code is to govern.
Section 15.04.060 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.04.060 -California Building (CBC) Appendix.
The City Council adopts by reference the following Appendices of the CBC
Appendix, 2010 Edition and said Appendices are adopted in total as the law of the City
except as provided for this chapter.
Appendix C (Group U- Agricultural Buildings), Appendix F (Rodent proofing),
Appendix G (Flood-Resistant Construction), Appendix H (Signs), Appendix I (
Patio Covcrs), Appendix J (
Grading)SECTION IV -Chapter15.05 -Uniform Residential
Code Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter15.
05,Uniform Residential Code, Sections15.05.010, 15.05.015 and 15.05.020, which shall read
as
follows:Chapter 15.05-Uniform
Residential CodeChapter15.05.010 -California Residential Code Adopted
by Reference For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting,
construction, enlargement,alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy,
equipment use,height, and area of residential buildings and structures, the following construction
code subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, is hereby adopted: the California
Residential Code,2010 Edition, based on the 2009 International Residential Code as published
by the International Code Council, including Division II in
Chapter 1.Sec. 5-1.3 Amendments to the 2010
California ResidentialCode.a) R105.4 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid
unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its
issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a
period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official
is authorized to grant, in writing, one extension of time, for periods not more than
180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable
cause demonstrated. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall
pay a new
full
b) R110.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied,
and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure
or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate
of occupancy therefore as provide herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy
shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code
or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificate presuming to give authority
to violate or cancel the provision of this code or other ordinances of jurisdiction
shall not be valid.
Exceptions:
i. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from
permits under Section R105.2.
ii. Accessory buildings or structures.
iii. Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies as defined in the
California Building
Code.Chapter 15.05.015 -Amendments to the 2010 California Residential
Code c) Table R301.2(1) is revised to
read:TABLE R301.2(
1)CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN
CRITERIA W[ND
DESIGN SUBJECT TO
DAMAGE
FROM Frost ICE
BARRIER GROUND peed SEISMIC line WINTER UNDERLAY-FLOOD AIR
MEAN SNOW Topographic DESIGN Depth Termite DESIGN MENT HAZARDS FREEZING
ANNUAL LOAD m h ellects'`CATEGORY
Weatherin n TEMP`RE UIRED''g INDEX'
TEMP'12-Very
See Zero 85 No DZ or E Ne li ible 24"Heav 43 No Exhibit B 0
60 For SI: I pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/
s.a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry
than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The
weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "
moderate"or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability
Map Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from
ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C
652.b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in
Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with
the minimum depth of footing below finish
grade.c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for
protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean
termite
damage.d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from
the basic wind speed map [FigureR301.2( 4)].Wind exposure category shall
be determined on asite-specific basis in accordance with SectionR301.2.
1.
e. Temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather
experience as determined by the building official.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category
determined from Section 8301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the
jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of
the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s)
of the Flood Insurance Study and (c) the panel numbers and dates of all currently
effective FIRMS and FBFMs or other flood hazard map adopted by the authority
having jurisdiction, as amended.
h. In accordance with Sections 8905.2.7.1, 8905.4.3.1, 8905.5.3.1, 8905.6.3.1,
8905.7.3.1 and 8905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from
the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with
YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO."
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return
period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure8403.3(2) or from the
100-year (99%)value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air
Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at www.ncdc.noaa.
gov/fpsf.htrnl.j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with
the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data
table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base32°F)" atwww.ncdc.
noaa.gov/fpsf.html.k. In accordancewithSection 8301.2.1.5, where there
is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due
to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of
the table with "YES." Otherwise,the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in
this part of thetable.d) Section 8403.1.3 is modified by deleting the
exception for masonry stem walls:In Seismic Design Categories Do, D~ and DZ masonry
stem walls without solid grout and
vertical reinforcing arenot permitted.e) Section 8405.1 shall be
modified to read as follows:at least one sieve size larger than the the joint
opening or perforation and covered with not less than 6
inches of the same material.f) Section 8902.1 is amended by revising it to allow only
class A roofs as follows:8902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with
materials as set forth in Sections 8904 and 8905. Minimum Class A roofing shall be
installed in areas designated by this section. Classes A roofing required by this section to be
listed shall be tested in accordance with UL
790
Exceptions:
1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry
and exposed concrete roof deck.
2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets,
metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on
noncombustible decks.
g) Section R902.1.3 is amended by revising it to require a minimum Class A roof as
follows:
R902.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing
structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any three year
period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the
alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-
retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.
h) Section R902.2, first paragraph is amended by revising it to allow only Class A treated
wood roofs as follows:
R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes. Fire-
retardant-treated wood shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC
Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by
the full-cell vacuum-pressure process with fire-retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by
UBC Standard 15-2 for use on ClassA roofs.Section 1.5.05.020 of Chapter 15.05, Title
15, of the
Orange Municipal Codeis hereby added to
read as follows:Sec. 15.05.020 Violations and Penalties.A. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense
for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of the
provisions of this chapter is committed, continued, or permitted, and each such offense shall be punishable
by afine of not more than one thousand dollars 1,000.00), or by imprisonment for
not
more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.B. In addition, this code
may be enforced by injunction or other appropriate
civil remedy.SECTIONV -Chapter 15.12 -Uniform Mechanical Code Section 15.12.010 of
the Orange Municipal Code is
deletedinits entirety and replaced with the following
section:15.12.010 -California Mechanical Code Adopted by Reference.For
the purpose of prescribing regulations for mechanical equipment design, construction,installation,
quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating,
cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat producing appliances within the city the following
construction
Chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Mechanical Code, 2010 Edition, based on the 2009
Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials.
Section 15.12.020 of the Orange Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety.
Section 15.12.025 of the Orange Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION VI -Chapter 15.16 -Uniform Plumbing Code
Section 15.16.010 of the Orange Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following section:
15.16.010 -California Plumbing Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for plumbing equipment construction, alteration,
repair, improving, conversion and demolition, the following construction code subject to the
modifications set forth in this Chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Plumbing Code, 2010
Edition, based on the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
Section 15.16.020 of the Orange Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety.
Section 15.16.025 of the Orange Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION VII -Chapter 15.17 -Green Building Code
Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter 15.17,
Green Building Code, Sections 15.17.010, 15.17.015 and 15.17.020, which shall read as
follows:
Section 15.17.10 -California Green Building Code Adopted by Reference
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for Green building erecting, construction,
alteration, repair, improving, conversion and demolition, the following construction code
subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Green
Building Standards Code (CALGREEN) 2010 Edition. Section 4
Code.
Section 15.17.015 Amendments to the 2010 California Green Building Standards
a) Section 202 is amended to read as follows:
Sustainability. Consideration of present development and construction impacts
on the community, the economy, and the environment without compromising
the needs of the future.
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b) Section 4.304.1 is amended to read as follows:
Irrigation controllers. Automatic irrigation system controllers for landscaping
provided and installed at the time of final inspection and shall comply with the
following:
1. Controllers shall be weather- or soil moisture-based irrigation
controllers that automatically adjust irrigation in response to changes in plants' needs
as weather conditions
change.2. Weather-based controllers without integral rain
sensors or communication systems that account for local rainfall shall have
a separate wired or wireless rain sensor which connects of communicates
withthe controller(s). Soil moisture-based controllers are not required to
have
rain sensor input.Sec. 15.17.020
Violations and Penalties.A. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of
this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day
or portion thereof during which any violation of the provisions of this chapter
is committed, continued,or permitted, and each such offense shall be punishable by a fine of
not more than onethousanddollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for not more
than six months,or both such
fine and imprisonment.B. In addition, this code may be enforced by injunction or
other
appropriate civil remedy.SECTIONVIII -Chapter 15.24 -
California Electrical CodeSection 15.24.010 of the Orange Municipal Code is deleted in
its entirety and replaced with
the followingsection:15.24.010 -
Adopted by Reference.For the purpose of prescribing regulations for Electrical
equipment construction, alteration,repair, improving, conversion and demolition, the following construction code
subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, is hereby adopted: the California
Electrical Code, 2010 Edition, based on the 2008 National Electrical Code as published by the
National
Fire Protection Association.SECTION IX -Chapter 15.32 -City of
Orange FireCode.Section 15.32.310 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read
15.32.310 -Section 318.2 Added -Where Required.
Development occurring within or adjacent to any climate or topographic Very High
Fire Hazard Zone in the City of Orange shall require modification of vegetation at the
urban interface. The delineation of the urban interface shall be determined by the fire
code official.
Section 15.32.580 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.32.580 Section 903.2 Amended -Where Required.
Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be
provided in the locations described in this section.
Exceptions:
In addition to the requirements of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.13, approved
automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided throughout in new buildings under the
following conditions:
1. Any building of any construction type exceeding 5,000 square feet, or
buildings of type V construction exceeding 3,000 square feet.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings may reduce floor areas to less than that requiring
automatic fire sprinklers using 3-hour minimum rated fire
walls constructed in accordance with the California Building Code
Chapter
7.2. Buildings housing Group R occupancies shall comply
with Section 903.2.
8.3. Open parking garages, fences, retaining walls, towers
classified as Group U occupancies, and tanks are not regulated by this
code
section.2. Basements exceeding 1,500 square feet in buildings otherwise
not required to be provided with automatic
sprinklers.Exception: Basements of any size shall be provided with approved
automatic sprinklers when housing occupancies required to be protected regardless of
area.Approved automatic sprinklers shall be installed in any existing building
that meets the conditions for required sprinkler protection for new buildings and
meets one or more of the following
conditions:1. An increase in area is made to a
building.2. A change is made to the occupancy classification and use of
the building that changes the level of hazard or increases the occupant
load.
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.
Section 15.32.590 of the Orange Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety.
Section 15.32.660 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.32.660 -Section 1908.3 Amended -Size of Piles.
Piles shall not exceed 15 feet (4,572 mm) in height, 50 feet (15,240 mm) in width and
100 feet (30,480 mm) in length.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be
increased when additional fire protection is provided in accordance with
Chapter 9. The increase shall be based upon the capabilities of the system
installed.
Section 15.32.700 of the Orange Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety.
Section 15.32.710 of the Orange Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety.
Section 15.32.720 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.32.720 -Section 2703 Amended -General Requirements.
The storage, use and handling of all hazardous materials shall be in accordance with
this section, H&SC Ch. 6.7.
Section 15.32.730 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.32.730 -Section 2704.12 Amended -Flooring.
Except for surfacing, floors of storage areas shall be of noncombustible liquid tight
construction.
Section 15.32.740 of the Orange Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION X -Chapter 15.36 -Fire Districts.
Section 15.36.010 of the Orange Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety.
Section 15.36.020 of the Orange Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety.
Section 15.36.030 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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15.36.030 -Roof Covering Requirements within the City of Orange.
A. Fire Retardency. Notwithstanding any other requirement of the City of Orange
Municipal Code, and except as otherwise provided in this Section, roof
coverings shall be fire retardant U.L. listed Class A.
1. General Prohibition: All coverings installed on any new or existing
building or structure, shall be fire retardant U.L. listed Class A.
2. Re-roofing over Wood Shakes or Wood Shingles shall be prohibited:
No roof covering shall be applied over existing wood shakes or wood
shingles.When a roof has two or more built-up layers of roof covering, any
layer of which is wood shake or wood shingle, all built-up roof
covering shall be completely removed before applying a
new roof covering.B. Other
roof covering requirements:1. The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code
shall be as specified in Table, 1505.1 and as classified in Section 1505
of the California Building Code, as adopted and amended
by the City.2. The roof-covering assemblyshall also be U.L.
listed Class "A" rated and includes the roofdeck,
underlayment, interlayment, insulation and covering which is
assigned a roofcovering classification.SECTION XI -Chapter 15.55 -
International Property Maintenance Code Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amendedto delete
Chapter 15.55 in its entirety and add Chapter 15.55, International
Property MaintenanceCode, Section 15.55.010, which
shall readas follows:15.55.010 -International Property Maintenance
code Adopted by Reference For the purpose of prescribing regulations for
building maintenance and seismic strengthening, the following construction code subject to the modifications
set forth in this Chapter, is hereby adopted: the International Property Maintenance
Code, 2006 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council.One (1) copy of all the above codes and standards therefore are on file
in the office of the Chief Building Official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (
d) (1) and are made
available
SECTION XII:
Should any section, subsection, subparagraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance
for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Ordinance; it
being hereby expressly declared that this Ordinance, and each section, subsection,
subparagraph, sentence, clause and phrase hereof would have been prepared, proposed,
approved and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
subparagraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION XIII:
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 Council members 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.
ADOPTED this 23`d day of November, 2010.
A'T'TEST:
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Mary E u y, City Clerk, f Orange
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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 9th day of November, 2010, and thereafter at the regular meeting of said
City Council duly held on the 23rd day of November, 2010, was duly passed and adopted by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: SMITH, MURPHY, CAVECCHE, BILODEAU
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DUMITRU
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mary ,City Clerk, f Orange
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