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ORDINANCE NO. 15-
99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF
THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE
1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND
OTHER
AMENDMENTS.NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Orange does ordainas
follows:SECTION
I:Chapter15.32 of the Orange Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
Sections 15.32.
01015.32.
02015.32.
03015.32.
04015.32.
05015.32.
06015.32.
07015.32.
08015.32.
09015.32.
100 15.32.
110 I""15.32.
120 15.32.
13015.32.
14015.32.
15015.32.
16015.32.
170 Chapter 15.
32 CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE
Adoption Bureau of Fire Prevention; Establishment;
Duties
Definitions Section103.4.4 Amended;
Citations Section 105.8 Amended; Activities and/or OccupanciesRequiring
Permits Section901.4.4 Amended; Premises
Identification Section 1001.10 Amended; Installation of Fire
Protection Appliances; Type
Required Section 1003 Amended; Automatic Fire Extinguishing
Systems Section1003.4 Amended; Permissible Sprinkler
Omissions Section 1008 Added; Requirements for Certain High-Rise Buildings Section 1007.2.9.2 Amended; Existing Group
R Occupancies;Section 1007.2.9.2.
2 Installation Section 7701.7 Amended; Explosives and
Blasting Agents Section 7902.2and 7904.4 Amended; Storage of
Flammable or Combustible Liquids; District
Limits Established Section8001.4.5.1.1 Amended; Storage of Hazardous
Materials in
Underground Tanks Section 8204.2 Amended; Liquefied
Petroleum Gases Appendix II-A Amended; Adding Subsection
25, Fuel Modification Appendix II-F Replaced; Aboveground
Storage Tanks for
15.32.010 Adoption.
There is hereby adopted by the City of Orange, for the purpose of prescribing
regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion,
that certain Code known as the California Fire Code, 1998 edition, as published by the
International Fire Code Institute and Western Fire Chiefs Association, including
Appendices I-A I-B I-C II-A II-C II-D II-I
III-A III-B III-C III-D IV-A IV-B V-A, VI-
A, VI-B, VI-C, VI-D and VI-E of the 1998 California
Fire Code Standards, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted, modified, or amended of such Code
and Standards, one copy of which is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the
City of Orange, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as full as if set
forth at
length
he:rein, and the provisions thereby shall be controlling
within the limits of the City of Orange.15.32.020 Bureau of Fire Prevention;
Establishment; Duties.The California Fire Code shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention
in the Fire Department of the City, which
is established, and which
shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire
Department.1;>.32.030 Definitions.A. Wherever the term "Corporation Counsel" is used in
the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the Attorney for
the City of Orange.B. Whenever the word "jurisdiction"
isused in the CaliforniaFire Code, it shall
be held to mean the City of Orange.15.32.040 Section 103.4.4 Amended; Citations.
Subsections (a) and (
b) are added to Section 103.4.4 ofthe California Fire Code to
read as follows:a) Except as provided in Section 103.4.4(b), any
person operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this Code who shall permit any
fire
or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall
be guilty of an infraction.PENALTY: The maximum punishment for an infraction is
a fine; $50.00 maximum for the first conviction; $100.00
maximum for a second
b) Anypersonwhoshall fail totakeimmediate action to abate a fire orlifesafetyhazard
when ordered or notified to do so by the Fire Chief or a duly authorized representative
or who violates the following sections of this Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:104.1
103.4.4 103.4.3.1 103.4.3.2 103.4.3.3
1001.
6
1109.5
2501.16 1302.
37704 7703 Authority
atFires and Other
EmergenciesUnlawful Continuanceof
a Hazard
Non-Compliance
with Order
orNotice
Non-
Compliance
with Condemnation Tag Removal and Destruction
of Signs or Tags Tampering
with Fire Protection Equipment and
Site Barriers Burning Objects
Occupant Load False Alarms Manufacture of Explosives
Use and Handling Transportation of Explosives PENALTY: A
misdemeanor is
punishable by
a fine
not to exceed $
1,000;imprisonment of not more
than one (1) year; probation; or both. Each such violation will be deemed
a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation
of any of the provisions this Chapter or of the Code adopted hereby is committed, continued
or permitted by such person firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefore
as provided in this Chapter.15.32.050 Section 105.8 Amended;
Activities and/or Occttpancies Requiring Permits.Subsections a.6, f.
6 and h.4 are added to Section 105.8 of the
California
Fire Code to read as follows:a.6 Apartment House--to own, maintain, or operate any apartment building of
eleven or more units
as defined in California Fire Code Section 202. Exception:Residential Condominiums.r-
f.6 Freight Terminal--to operate a freight terminal which ships, stores and
receives hazardous,
flammable
or combustible material as defined in Sections 7901.2.1 and 8001.
2 of the California Fire Code by either truck or trailer.h.4
High-Rise Building--to own, maintain, or operate any high-rise building is
definedin Orange Municipal Code Chapter 15.32.3 Ord No. 15-
99
1.5.32.060 Section 901.4.4 Amended; Premises Identification.
Section 901.4.4 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
Approved
numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in
such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property.
Said numbers shall contrast with their background. Any commercial building occupied
by more than one business shall have the same approved numbers or addresses placed
on or immediately adjacent to all doors that would allow Fire Department access in
an emergency situation.l..:;.
32.070 Section 1001.10 Amended; Installation of Fire Protection Appliances;
Type Required.Section
1001.10 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:The
Fire Chief shall designate the type and number of fire appliances to be installed
and maintained in and upon all buildings and premises in the jurisdiction other than
private detached dwellings of less than 3600 square feet in total floor area. This shall
be done according to the relative severity of probable fire, including the rapidity with
which it may spread. Such appliances shall be of a type suitable for the probable class
of fire associated with such buildings or premises and shall have the approval of the Fire
Chief.32.
080 Section 1003.2.2 Amended; Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems.A.
Subparagraph 5 of Section 1003.2.2 ofthe California Fire Code is amended to
read as follows:5.
In the occupancies and locations set forth in Table 10.507-A;
B. Subparagraph 6 is added to Section 1003.2.2 of the California Fire Code to
read as f,ollows:
6.
Any existing building whose area exceeds the limits in Table 10.507-A
shall be retrofitted with an automatic sprinkler system when one of the following occurs:
a.
An addition is made to the building area and;1)
The addition exceeds 25% ofthe existing structure, or;Ord
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2) The addition exceeds 25% of the existing structure and
causes that structure to exceed the limits of Table lO.507-
A.b. A change is made in the use or occupancy of the buildingthat
changes the level of hazard or increases the occupant load.
c. A major modification is made or a modification of the
building impacts the structural system of the building and, in the opinion of the Fire
Marshal and the Building Official, the installation of a sprinkler system is justified.
TABLE lO.507-
A Summary of
Requirements Occupancy TYPE OF
CONSTRUCTION I II III IV V
FOOTNOTE A DIY. I 5,000 5,000 N/A N/A N/A
3.A DIY. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 1.-
3.A DIY. 2.1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 1.-
3.A DIY. 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
3.A DIY. 4 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
3.B 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
3.E DIY. 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
3.E DIY. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
3.E DIY. 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
3.F DIY. 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
3.F DIY. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
3.H DIY. 1 ALL
3.H DIY. 2 ALL
3.H DIY. 3 ALL
3.H DIY. 4 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
3.H DIY. 5 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
3.H DIY. 6 ALL
3.H DIY. 7 ALL
3.I DIY. 1 ALL 1.-3.
I DIY. 2 ALL 1.-3.
I DIY. 3 ALL 3.
M 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
R DIY. 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 2.-3.
R DIY. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3.
R DIY. 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3.
S DIY. 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 3.
S DIY. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 3.
S DIY. 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 3.
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BASEMENTS
Aoee
Eoec
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
3.
3.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Group S, Division 4 (open air above ground parking structures).
2. Covered open air car washes separated from other portions of the building by one-
hour construction.
FOOTNOTES:
1. Not permitted in II N or III N construction;
2. S(~ction 1003.2.9 is amended: Group R, Division 1 Occupancies: An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every apartment house with a total
building area exceeding 5,000 square feet, or three or more stories in height, or
containing more than 15 dwelling units, and throughout every hotel with a total
building area exceeding 5,000 square feet, or three or more stories in height or
containing 20 or more guest rooms. Residential quick-response sprinkler
heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the
building.3. Area Separation Walls: Area separation walls used to reduce floor areas to
less than that requiring automatic fire sprinklers, shall be of four (4) hour fire
resistive construction as set forth in U.B.C. Chapter
7.15.32.090 Section 1003.4 Amended; Permissible Sprinkler
Omissions.Subsection 5 of Section1003.4 of the California Fire Code is amended to read
as
follows:5. Other fire extinguishing systems compatible with the hazardous
materials being stored or used, and approved by the Fire Chief shall be
provided.l5.32.100 Section 1008 Added; Requirements for Certain High-
Rise Buildings.Section 1008 is added to the California Fire Code to read as
follows:Buildings approved for construction subsequent to January 1, 1983, and
having floors used for human occupancy located 55 feet or more above the level of
Fire Department vehicle access. Said buildings shall conform to requirements of
the California Building Code, Chapter 4, Section 403, "High-Rise Buildings", in
its entirety and/or as amended by the State and other applicable requirements of
the Orange Municipal Code, Uniform Building Code and applicable
State Codes.Ord No.
15.32.110 Section 1007.2.9.2 Amended; Existing Group R Occupancies;
Section 1007.2.9.2.2 Installation.
Section
1007.2.9.2.2of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:1.
Installation and Maintenance:a.
Hotels - It shall be the responsibility of the owner to supply, install and maintain
all required smoke detectors. The owner shall be responsible for annual testing of
all required smoke detectors no later than March 10 of each year and maintaining a
written record of such tests.b. Apartments -
The owner and tenant shall be responsible as follows:i. It shall
be the responsibility of the owner to supply, install,and maintain all
required smoke detectors and to test them whenever a unit becomes vacant;ii. The
tenant
shall be responsible for annual testing of all required smoke detectors
installed in living units. Within 60 days of the first day of each year, the owner
shall notify each tenant of the annual smoke detector testing requirements;111. Within
10
days of such testing, 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 such tenant, of the condition of each required smoke detector installed in the living unit;
iv. Upon receipt
of a written notice from a tenant that a smoke detector is in
need of maintenance, the owner shall perform such maintenance as is necessary within 10
days of receipt of such notification.c. The hotel
or
apartment owner shall maintain records of compliance for a period of
three (3) years from March 10 of each year.2. Inspections: An inspection
for compliance may be done concurrently with other fire prevention inspections
at apartment houses, efficiency units, and hotels.Inspection for compliance may
be done in accordance with a procedure approved by the Fire Chief.3. When
there is
a change in ownership in existing Group R, Division 3 occupancies, the entire building
shall be provided with smoke detectors located as 7 Ord No. 15-
99
required for new Group R, Division 3 occupancies as required in the Uniform Building
Code, under current City adoption.
4. In all existing Group R, Division 1 occupancies, the entire building shall be
provided with smoke detectors located as required for new Group R, Division 1
occupanmes.
EXCEPTIONS:
Structures used exclusively for the parking or storage of passenger motor
vehicles having a capacity of not more than nine persons per vehicle and M-occupancies
and similar structures with non-continuous human occupancy, when so
determined by the enforcing agency, need not comply with this Section.
Applicable sections ofNFPA Standards will be used for approval of said systems.
5.32.120 Section 7701.7 Amended; Explosives and Blasting Agents.
Subsections 1 and 2 of Section 7701.7 of the California Fire Code are amended to
read as tollows:
1. The manufacture of explosives or blasting agents shall be prohibited within
the City of Orange except in the M-2 zone when said manufacture is approved in
said zone by Conditional Use
Permit.2. This prohibition shall not apply to hand-loading of small
arms ammunition for personal use when only, not
for resale.15.32.130 Section 7902.2and 7904.4 Amended; Storage of
Flammable or combustible Liquids; District
Limits Established.A. The limits referred to in Sections 7902.2.2.1and 7904.4.1 of
the California Fire Code in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside
above ground tanks is prohibited, are established as follows: In all zones, except the M-1
or M-2 zones;provided, however, that any such bulk plants permitted in the M-1
or M-2 zones must be storage which is located at least 100 feet from any
property used for residential or -.commen~ial purposes. Dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids
in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle from an above ground tank shall
be in accordance with amended
Appendix II-F of this Code.EXCEPTION: Waste oil generated from the
servicing of motor vehicles may be stored in above ground tanks in the M-1, M-2,
C-1, C-2 and C-3 zones provided that the storage is located
at least 100 feet
r--B. With regard to Section 7904.4.1 oftheCaliforniaFireCode, new bulk plants for flammable or
combustible
liquids are prohibited, as follows: Inall zones except the M-l or M-2
zones, provided, however, that any such bulk plants permitted in the M-l
or M-2 zones, must be storage which is located at least 100 feet from
any property used for residential or commercial purposes.15.32.140 Section 8001.4.5.1.1
Amended; Storage of Hazardous Materials in Underground
Tanks.Section 8001.4.5.1.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to
read as
follows:Underground tanks used in the storage of hazardous materials shall be located and protected in accordance
with Section 7902.6 of this Code. Secondary containment shall be provided for
all new installations of underground tanks. In addition, the requirements of California Health
and Safety Code, Chapter 6.7 (Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances), Title 23, California Code of Regulations, Division 3, Chapter 16,Underground Tank Regulations) and California
Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.75,Title 23, California Code
of Regulations, Chapter 16, Article 11 and Chapter 18 Underground Storage Tank
Cleanup Fund Law) and any changes made thereto by the State of California
during the course of this adopted ordinance are hereby adopted by reference as
the standards of the City of Orange for underground storage of hazardous materials.15.32.150 Section 8204.2 Amended; Liquefied Petroleum Gases.Section 8204.2 of the
California
FireCode is amended to read as follows:Establishment of
Limits where Restricted: The limits referred to in Section 8204.2 of the California
Fire Code, in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum is restricted, are established
as follows: In all zones, except in the M-l, M-2, C-l, C-
2 and C-3 zones.15.32.160 Appendix II-A Amended; Adding Subsection 25, Fuel
Modification.Subsection 25 is added to Appendix II-A of the
California Fire Code to read as follows:25. FUEL MODIFICATION a) Development occurring within or
adjacent
to any climate
or topographic High Hazard Fire Zone in the City of Orangeshallrequiremodificationofvegetationattheurbaninterface. Prior to the issuance of any
building permits, a Fuel Modification Plan and Program shall be approved by the Fire
Chief. The Fuel Modification Plan shall 9 Ord No. 15-99
show special treatment of the vegetation required to achieve an acceptable level of risk in
regard to the exposures of structures to flammable vegetation and shall delineate areas
selected for specific treatment and establish provisions for its continued maintenance.
The approved fuel modification plan shall be installed prior to the issuance of building
permits, under the supervision of the Fire Department, and pass a final inspection prior to
the issuance of applicable use and occupancy permits.
1.
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS. A conceptual
fuel modification plan shall be approved by the Fire Chief. This plan shall include:
a.
A 20-foot setback zone from the edge of the graded pad;
b. An irrigated zone to begin at the edge of the graded pad with
a minimum width to be determined by the Fire Chief;
c. A zone to receive brush thinning continuing from the edge of
the irrigated zone as approved by the Fire Chief;
d. Minimum 12- foot passageway from a public street to the fuel
modification zone to provide access for emergency personnel and maintenance workers.
Access ways are to be no more than 500 feet apart with locations approved by the Fire
Department;
e. A letter of permission for any necessary off-site
requirements;f. Methods used for removal of
vegetation;g. A statement of maintenance
responsibility;h. A copy of deed restriction for each lot
prohibiting combustible construction in the fuel modification
area.2. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. A
precise fuel modification plan shall be approved by the Fire Chief. This plan shall include
the following
information:
a. A list of fire resistant, (drought tolerant suggested) plants to
be selected from the Fire Department Plant List or as approved by the Fire Chief;
b.Irrigation plans;
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c.
Precise delineation of each fuel modification zone. Brush shall
be cleared as specified on precise fuel modification plans.r-
3.
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS.
The completed fuel modification installation shall be approved by the Fire Department.
4.
MAINTENANCE. The installed fuel modification shall be maintained
in accordance with the approved plan.15.
32.170Ap.pendixII-F Re.placed; Aboveground Storage Tanks for Motor
Vehicle Fuel Dispensing.
Appendix II-F of the California Fire Code amended to read as
follows:1. SCOPE: The storage and dispensing of motor fuels (does not pertain
to LPG) into tanks of motor vehicles from an aboveground tank:(s), specifically for
industrial use applications outside of buildings and not intended for
sale.2. RESTRICTED LOCATIONS (C.F.C. Section 7902.2.2.1): The
limits referred to in Section 7902.2.2.1 of the California Fire Code in which storage
of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited,
are established as follows: In all zones, except the M-l or M-2
zones, provided, however,that such storage is located at least 100 feet from any property used
for residential
or commercial purposes.3. PLANS: Plans shall be submitted and approved prior
to installation for each application. The plans shall indicate the method of storage
and dispensing quantities to be stored, distances from buildings and property lines,
access ways, fire-protection facilities, barrier protection, diking (secondary containment),
design and construction of tanks, supports, seismic design, tank venting and vapor
recovery, wiring and equipment,electrical controls, safety rules, signage and any
additional information and requirements required
by
the Fire Chief.r-.4. PERMITS: Section 105.1 Permits shall be
required in accordance with Section 105.1 of the California Fire Code. In addition, the storage
and dispensing of each operation shall be reviewed and permitted annually to
assure compliance with approved plans. Prior to the issuance of the Fire Department's permit to
install, all other applicable permits shall be obtained, i.e., Building, Planning,
Environmental Health, Air Quality.
5. LOCATION ON PROPERTY: The mInImUm distance in feet from
property lines, public ways or significant buildings in which tank(s) and dispenser(s) can
be located are hereby restricted to the following guidelines:
a. Tanks to a maximum of 2200 gallons capacity shall be located 15
feet from property lines, public ways or significant buildings;
b.The aggregate gallonage per site shall be limited to 2200 gallons;
c.
the Fire Chief;
Quantities greater than 2200 gallons aggregate shall be approved by
d. Tanks shall not be installed in required parking places. Adherence to
Community Development Department standards is required.
6. SEPARATION BETWEEN TANKS (C.F.C. Table 7902.2-G):
The separation between each tank shall be 1/6 the sum of adjacent tank diameter but not
less than three
feet.EXCEPTION: Double-bulkheaded
compartmentalized tanks.7. FIRE AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION: The primary tank
shall be protected by a minimum listed or approved fire resistive protection and
impact resistance as approved by the
Fire Chief.8. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TANKS AND
EQUIPMENT: The design, fabrication and construction of tanks shall be in accordance
with Section 7902.
1.8.Equipment - All dispensing equipment and devices shall be of an approved
type and listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as approved by the Fire Chief
for use in conjunction with Class I and Class II liquids and shall comply with Article
52.9. MONITORING: Electronic leak detection that complies with
California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 23, Section 2634, shall be required to monitor
the interstitial space between the primary and secondary tank for double wall
tanks.
For single wall tanks, all visible exterior surfaces of aboveground storage tanks,
including any visible horizontal surface directly beneath the tank shall be inspected at
least dailly by direct viewing. The inspection schedule shall be established such that some
of the inspections are conducted when the liquids are at their highest level.
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A written statement of the routine monitoring procedures shall be available at the
facility and the record shall include the frequency of visual inspections, inspection of
monitoring systems, the location(s) from which observations will be made, the name(s)
and title( s) of the person( s) responsible for performing the observations and the reporting
format.
Written records shall be maintained on site for three (3) years and available upon
request.
10. PRODUCT DISPENSING (NFPA(TIA)30A): Product dispensing hoses
shall be equipped with a listed NFPA(TIA)30A emergency breakaway device designed to
retain liquid on both sides of the breakaway point. The devices shall be located at the
nozzle and the hose line connection and the line and the pump connection. Such devices
shall be installed and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
11. DISPENSING (C.F.C. Section 5202.4.7): Dispensers shall be equipped
with a permanently attached, approved pumping device mounted on top of the tank, with
an approved hose of an approved length for filling vehicles, equipment or containers.
Each tank shall have a pump that is activated/deactivated when the nozzle is removed and
replaced.
12. PIPE, VALVES, FITTINGS (C.F.C. Section 5202.10.4): In addition to
other requirements outlined in Article 79, Section 7901.11, the following shall be
required:
Piping: All piping for remote dispensing operations shall be enclosed in fire
protection acceptable to the Fire Department. Pipes containing liquid are required to be
double contained. This includes the base of working and emergency vents and fuel
sleeves.
Manifold piping to connect multiple tanks is prohibited.
A fusible link valve, of the type that upon heat activation the valve will close
preventing fumes from ignition, shall be required on all openings other than working and emergency
vents. The valve shall be approved by the Fire Chief.13. (
C.F.C. Section 5202.9): A fire extinguisher with a minimum classification of2-
A, 20 B:C shall be provided and so located that it will be not more than 30 feet from
any pump, dispenser or fill pipe opening.
14. SUPPORTS AND FOUNDATIONS (C.F.C. Section 7902.1.14): Tanks
shall rest on foundations made of concrete, masonry, piling or steel. Tank foundations
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shall be designed to minimize the possibility of uneven settling of the tank. and to
minimize corrosion in any part of the tank resting on the foundations. Steel tank supports
shall be designed to V.L. Standard 1709.
15.
ANCHORAGE: Design of Supports: the design of the supporting structure for
tanks shall be in accordance with well established engineering principles in accordance
with the Building Code.16. (
C.F.C. Section 7902.1.14): Tanks shall be so supported as to prevent the excessive:
concentration of loads on the supporting portion of the shell.Locations
Subject to Flooding: Where a tank. is located in an area that may be subjectedl
to flooding, the applicable provisions of Appendix II-B apply.
Se:ismic Design: The tank supports and connections shall be designed to resist
damage as a result of such shocks in accordance with the Building Code.
17. BARRIER PROTECTION (C.F.C. Section 8001.11.3 amended): Guard
posts or other means shall be provided to protect exterior storage tanks from vehicular
damage specified as follows:
a. Seven-foot steel posts, with four feet above and three feet
below grade. The post shall be secured in a one foot square concrete
footing;b. The post shall be of ~-inch steel (schedule 40) six inches in
diameter and concrete filled with
cap;c. The posts shall be 36 inches apart on
center;d. The backside of the post shall be a minimum of four feet from
the
tank..18. DIKING (C.F.C. Section 7901.8.3.1): The area surrounding a tank
or group of tanks shall be diked to prevent accidental discharge of liquid from
endangering adjacent tanks, adjoining property or reaching waterways. Diking and pad shall
be concrete
only.
19. VEHICULAR APPROACH PAD: A non-absorbent surface
sufficiently covering the vehicle fueling area is required as approved by the Fire
Chief.Ord No. 15-
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VENTING
AND VAPOR RECOVERY: Emergency relief venting shall be inaccordancewithC.F.C. Section 7902.1.12 and NFPA(TIA)30A. Emergency relief vents forgasolinetanksshallhaveaflamearrestorasapprovedbytheFireChief.A coaxial breakaway
device as approved by the Fire Chief shall be required on Phase II vapor
recovery systems. Vapor recovery shall be in accordance with C.F.C.Section 5202.13
and the Air Quality authority having jurisdiction.21. APPROVED WIRING (
C.F.C. Section 7901.4): All installation of electric wiling and equipment
shall be reasonably safe to persons and property. For Class I liquids where electrical
wiring and equipment are installed, evidence that such wiring and equipment are of
the type approved for use in the hazardous locations as set forth in Table 7901.4-A
and that such wiring and equipment have been installed in accordance with the Electrical Code
will be required.22. ELECTRICAL
CONTROLS: A clearly labeled manually operated pump master switchshallbeprovidedinanapprovedlocation, within 75 feet of, but not nearer than 15feettoanydispenser. Where such master switch is not visible from all dispensers, the
location thereof shall be indicated by approved signs. Signs identifying the pumpmasterswitchshallbeclearlylabeled "EMERGENCY PUMP SHUT OFF" in four-inchhighletterswithY2-inch strokes.
23. SAFETY RULES (C.F.C. Section 5201.7 and 5201.8): There shall be no
smoking or open flames in the areas used for fueling, servicing internal combustion
engines, receiving of dispensing of Class I, II or III-A liquids. There shall be
no dispensing into unapproved containers. "NO SMOKING" lettering shall be aminimumoffourinchesinheightwithY2-
inch stroke.The motors of all vehicles being fueled shall be stopped. Conspicuous signs prohibiting smoking, prohibiting dispensing into unapproved containersandrequiringvehiclemotorstobeshutoffduringfuelingoperationsshallbepostedat
each dispenser.Flammable or combustible liquids or any waste liquid containingcrudepetroleumoritsproductsshallnotbedischargedintooruponanystreet, highway drainage canalorditch, storm drain, sewer or flood-control channel, lake or tidal waterway, or
upon
the ground.24. TANK IDENTIFICATION (C.F.C. Section 7902.1.3.2): Aboveground storage tanks over 100 gallons (water capacity) permanently installed, mountedoraffIxedandusedforthestorageofClassI, II or III-A liquids shall bear the label
or placard in accordance with C.F.C. Standard Number 79-3
identifying the material within.
25. TANK. FILLING OPERATIONS (NFPA 30A Section 2-4.9.1):
Delivery operations shall comply with applicable sections of NFPA 385, Standard for
Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Tank filling shall not begin until
the delivery operator has determined tank ullage (available capacity). The delivery
hoseline shall not exceed 50
feet.
A dry break coupling shall be installed at a point where connection and
disconnection is made from the delivery vehicle to any aboveground tank. This device
shall be protected from tampering and physical damage. A sign stating "Do not remove
or tamper with the Dry Break Coupling" shall be affixed adjacent to the coupling.
An overfill protection system approved by the Fire Chief is required. The tank
shall be equipped with an overspill box to contain any spill at the fill opening during
delivery operations if required by the Fire Chief.
26. TESTING (C.F.C. Section 7901.11.10): All tanks and piping shall be
tested in a manner acceptable to the jurisdiction upon installation.
27. FENCING (C.F.C. Section 7902.3.5): Fencing shall be provided for all
installations. Fencing shall not be less than six feet in height, constructed of wire mesh,
solid metal sheathing or masonry. Fencing shall be so located as to provide protection
from tampering or trespassing.
EXCEPTION: Tanks are not required to be enclosed within a fence if the property
on which the tanks are located already has perimeter fencing complying with the above
requirements.
28. MAINTENANCE TESTING (C.F.C. Section 7902.6.16): The integrity of
the primary and secondary tanks shall be tested after a significant event or possible breach
of integrity. Testing shall be in accordance with approved methods by persons approved
by the Fire Department. All test results shall be maintained on the premises for three
years and shall be made available to the Fire Chief upon request.
29. COMMUNICATIONS (C.F.C. Section 5201.6.2): During hours of
operation, the system's site shall be provided with a fire alarm transmitting device. Such
a device may be a telephone that is readily available.
30.
SUPERVISION (C.F.C. Section 5202.4): Where dispensing of Class I, II or
III-A liquids is performed, a listed automatic-closing type nozzle valve shall be used
in incorporating the following
features:Ord No. 15-
device;
a. The hose nozzle valve shall be equipped an integral latch-
open b. When the flow of product is normally controlled by devices
or equipment other than the nozzle valve, the hose nozzle valve shall not be capable of
being opened unless the delivery hose is pressurized. If pressure to the hose is lost, the
nozzle shall close
automatically.Exception: Vapor recovery nozzles incorporating insertion interlock
devices designed to achieve shut-off upon disconnection with vehicle
fill pipe.c. (i) The hose nozzle shall be designed in such a way
that the nozzle is retained in the fill pipe during the
filling operation.ii) Supervision: the dispensing of Class I and Class II
liquids into a fuel tank of a vehicle or into a container shall at all times be conducted by
an employee or owner of
the facility.d. A sign in addition to that required in Section 5201 is posted
in a conspicuous
location stating:IN CASE OF FIRE
OR SPILL 1. Use emergency
pump shut-off 2.
Report the Accident
FIRE DEPARTMENT #
911 FACILITY ADDRESS:The signage shall be provided on the tanks or adjacent
fencing or building.Lettering shall be a minimum of two inches inheight with '
l'2-
inch stroke."SECTION II:Should any section, subsection, 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, sentence, clause and phrase hereof would
have been prepared, proposed,approved and ratified irrespective of the fact that anyone
or more sections, subsections,sentences, clauses or phrases be
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION III:
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 its passage in
a newspaper of general circulation 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 the adopted Ordinance along
with the names of those City Council members voting for and against the Ordinance in
accordance with Government Code Section 36933.
Adopted this ~ day of Jul y 1999.
ATTEST:
t~/"'d
City Clerk of t11 Ity of Orange
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF ORANGE )
I, CASSANDRA J. CATHCART, City Clerk of the City of Orange, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the
City Council held on the 8th day of June, 1999, and thereafter at a regular meeting of said
City Council duly held on the 13th day of July , 1999, was duly passed
and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAlN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murphy I Slater I Coontz I Spurgeon I Al varez
COUNCIL
MEMBERS: None COUNCIL
MEMBERS: None COUNCIL
MEMBERS: None Ord
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