HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD-19-95 Amend Ch. 15.32 Uniform Fire CodeORDINANCE NO. 19-
95 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ORANGE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.32 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADOPTING THE 1994 EDITION UNIFORM FIRE CODE
WITIi AMENDMENTS THERETO. INCLUDING CERTAIN APPENDICES. THE
1995 ACCUMUlATIVE SUPPLEMENT TO SAID CODE AND
STANDARDS.Section
1:Chapter 15.32 of the Orange Municipal Code is amended as
follows:Qhaoter 15.
32 UNIFORM FIRE
CODE
Sections:15.32.010
Adoption 15.32.020 Bureau of F1re Prevention; Establishment;
Duties 15.32.0130
Definitions 15.32.0140 Section 103.4.4 Amended.
Citations 15.32.050 Section 105.8 Amended. Activities and/or
Occupancies Requiring
Permits 15.32.060 Section 901.4.4 Amended. Premises
Identification 15.32.070 Section 1001.10 Amended.Installation of Fire
Protection Systems. Type
Required 15.32.080 Section 1003 Amended. Automatic F1re Extinguishing
Systems 15.32.090 Section 1003.4 Amended. Pf~rmissible Sprinkler
Omissions 15.32.100 Section 1008 Added. Requirements for Certain
High-
Rise Buildings 15.32.110 Section 1007.2.9.2 Amended. Fire Alarm
Systems/Single
Station Detectors 15.32.120 Section 7701.7 Amended. Explosives and
Blasting Agents 15.32.130 Section 7901.8 Amended. Spill Control. Drainage
Control and
Secondary Containment 15.32.140 Section 7902.2 and 7904.4 Amended. Storage
of Flammable or Combustible Uquids; Distlict
Umits
15.32.150 Section 8001.4.5.1.1 Amended. Storage of Hazardous Materials
in Underground Tanks
15.32.160 Section 8204.2 Amended. Liquefied Petroleum Gases
15.32.170 Appendix II-A Amended. Adding Subsection 25,
Fuel
Modification 15.32.180 Appendix II-F Replaced. Aboveground Storage Tanks
for Motor Vehicle
Fuel Dispensing 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 UniformFlre Code, 1994 edition, as pubUshed by the
International Flre Code Institute and Western Flre Chiefs Association, including
Appendices 1-A. I-B, l-C, II-A. II-C, III-A, III-
B, III-C, III-D, IV-B, V-A, VI-A, VI-
B, VI-D and VI-E of the 1994 Uniform Flre
Code Standards and the 1995 accumulative supplement to said code and
standards, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted, modified, or amended of such
Code lmd 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
herein, and the provisions thereby shall be controlling within
the Umits of the City of Orange.15.32.020 Bureau of Fire Prevention;
Establishment; Duties.The Uniform Flre Code shall be enforced by the Bureau of
Fire Prevention in the Fire Department of the City which is
estabUshed and which shall
be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.
15.32.030 Definitions.A Wherever the term "Corporation Counsel" is used in this
Uniform Fire Code, It shall be held to mean the Attorney for the
City of Orange.B Whenever the word "jurisdiction" is
used
in the
115.32.040 Section 103.4.4 Amended. Citations
Subsections (a) and (b) are added to Section 103.4.4 which read as follows:
103.4.4{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.
PI~NALlY: The maximum punishment for an infraction is a fine; $50
maximum for the first conviction: $100 maximum for a second conviction;
and $2f)0 maximum for a third conviction within anyone year period.
Section 103.4.4(b). Any person who shall fail to take immediate action to
abate a fire or life safety hazard 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
1302.3
7704
7703
Authority at Fires and Other gmergencies
Unlawful Continuance of a Hazard
Non-Compliance with Orders or
Notices 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. Handling and Transportation
of Explosives PENALlY: A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not
to exceed 1.000; imprisonment of not more than one (1) year; probation; or
all
three
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 of this
chaptc~ or of the code adopted hereby is committed. continued or
permitted by such person. firm. partnersWp or corporation. and shall be
deemed punishable therefore as provided in this chapter.
15.32,,050 Section 105.8 Amended. Activities and/or Occupancies
Requiring Permits.
Subsections a.6. f.6 and h.4 are added to Section 105.8 and read as follows:
a.6 Apartment House - to own, maintain. or operate any apartment building of
eleven or more units as defined in Uniform Fire Code Section 202.Exception:
Residential Condominiums.f.
6 Freight Terminal - to operate a freight tc~rminal wWch sWps. stores and receives hazardous.
flammable or combustible material as defined in Sections 7901.
2.1 and 8001.2 of the Uniform Fire Code by either truck or trailer.h.
4
High-Rise Building - to own. maintain. or operate any Wgh-rise building as
defined in Orange Municipal Code Chapter 15.32.15.
32.060 Section 901.4.4 Amended. Premises Identification.Section
901.4.4 is amended to read: 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.4
15.32.070 Section 1001.10 Amended. Installation of Fire Protection
Systems.
The Fln~ Chief shall designate the type and number of fire appliances to be
Installed and maintained In and upon all building 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
applianees shall be of a type suitable for th.e probable class of fIre associated
with sUich building or premises and shall have the approval of the Fire Chief.
15.32.080 Section 1003 Amended. Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems.
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be Installed In the
occupancies and locations as set forth in this
section.For spedal provisions on hazardous chemicals and magnesium. and
calcium carbide" see Section 4502.8 and Articles 48. 49 and
80.b) AU Occupancies (Except Group S. Division 4 and Group U).
Except for Group S. Division 4 (Open AIr Above Ground Parking Structures)
and Group U occupancies only. an automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed:1. In every story or basement of all buildings when the floor
area exceeds 1.500 sq. ft. and there is not provided at least 20 sq. ft. of
opening entirely above the adjoining ground level in each 50 lineal feet or
fraction thereof of exterior wall in the story or basement on at least one side of
the buildinl~. Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than
30 inches. Such openings shall be accessible to the Fire Department from
the exterior and shall not be obstructed In a manner that firefightlng or
rescue cannot be accomplished from the
exterior.When openings In a story are provided on only one side and the
opposite wall of such story is more than 75 feet from such openings. the story
shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. or openings
as specified above shall be provided on at least two sides of an exterior wall
of the sto:
ry.
1. If any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet from
openings required in this section. the basement shall be provided with an
approved sprinkler system.
2. At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms.
Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional
sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at altemate floors. Sprinkler
heads shall be accessible for servicing.
3. Iln rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled.
4. In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in this code.
5. In the occupancies and locations set forth in Table 10.507-
A 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
followilng occurs:a An addition is made to the a building
area and;1.) The addition exceeds 25% of the existing
structure or;2.) The addition exceeds 25% of the existing
structure and causes that structure to exceed the limits of Table
10.507-A.b. A change is made in the use or occupancy of
the building that changes the level of hazard or increases
the occupant load.c. A modification is made and in the opinion of
the Fire Marshal and the Building Official. the installation of a sprinkler
system
is justified and;1.) The projected cost of
the modification exceeds 80.
000.00 or;2.) The modification impacts the structural
system
of
TABLE lO.507-
A Swnmary of
Requirements Occupancy Type of
Construction I II ill IV V
FOO1NarE A DIY. I 5,000 5,000N/ AN/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. I 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. I 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. I AIL
3.H DIY. 2 AIL
3.H DIV. 3 AIL
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 AIL
3.H DIY. 7 AIL
3.I DIY. I AIL 1. -
3..I DIY. 2 AIL 1. -
3.I DIY. 3 AIL
3.M 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,
000 R DIY. I 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. I 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.
BASEMENTS AOCC 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
3.EOCC 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,5(K) 1,500
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. (h) Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout every apartment house when the total
building area e:x:ceeds 5,000 square feet, or three or more stories in height,
or containing more than 15 dwelling units, and every hotel when the
total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet, or three or more stories in
height or COI1ltaining 20 or more guest rooms. Residential
quick-response sprinlder heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest
room portions of
the building.3. Area Separation Walls. For the purposes of the foregoing
section, area separation walls used to reduce floor areas to less than
that requiring automatic fire sprinklers, shall be of four (41 hour fire
resistive construction as set forth in U.B.C.
Chapter 7.15.32.090 Section 1003.4 Amended. Permissible
Sprinkler Omissions.Subse:ction 2 of Section 1003.4 is amended to read: Sprinklers shall
not be installed when the application of water or flame and water to
the contents may constitute a serious life or fire hazard, as in the manufacture
or storage of quantities of aluminum powder, calcium carbide,
calcium phosphide,metallic sodium and potassium, quicklime, magnesium powder
and sodium peroxlde. Other fire extinguishing systems compatible with
the hazardous materials being stored or used, and approved by the Fire Chief
shall
be
15.32.100 Section 1008 Added. Requirements for Certain High-
Rise
Buildings.Section 1008 is added to the Uniform Fire Code and reads as
follows:These requirements apply to 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 Administrative Code, Title 24, Chapters 2-18 "high rise buildings.
in its entirety and/or as amended by the State lIDd other
applicable requirements of the Orange Municipal Code, Uniform Building Code and
applicable
State Codes.15.32.110 Section 1007.2.9.2 Amended. Fire Alarm Systems/
Single
Station Detectclrs.Section 1007.2.9.2 is amended to read: Single-
Station Detectors. Approved single-Eltation smoke detectors shall be installed in
dwelling units and hotel or lodging house guest rooms in accordance with
the Building Code. Such detectors shall not be connected to
a fire alarm system.EXCEPTION: Connection of such
detectors forannunciation only.1. E:Very existing dwelling unit within lID
apartment house and every existini~ guest room in a hotel or lodgilng house
used for sleeping purposes shall be provided with State Fire
Marshal approved smoke detectors.2. Smoke detectors may be battery operated
when installed in existing buildings or in
buildings without commercial power.
3. 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
b.
follows:
Apartments - The owner and tenant shall be responsible as 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.iii.
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 smok(:
detector is in need of maintenance, the owner shall perform such maintlenance
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.4.
INSPECTIONS An
in:~pection for compliance may be done concurrently with other fire prevention
inspections at apartment houses. efficiency units, and hotels.Inspeetion
for compliance may be done in accordance with a procedure approved
by the Fire Chief.5.
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 required for new Group R, Division 3 occupancies as required in the
Uniform Building Code, under current City adoption.6.
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 occupancies.10
EXCEPTIONS: Structures used exclusively for the parking or storage
of pass<enger motor vehicles having a capacity of not more than nine persons
per vehicle. M-occupancies and slml1llr structures with
noncontinuous human occupancy, when so determined by the enforcing agency, need
not comply with this
section.Applicable sections of NFPA Standards will be used for approval of
said
systems.15.32.1L20 Section 7701.7 Amended. Explosives and Blasting
Agents.Subsections 1 and 2 to Section 7701.7 are amended to
read: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 approVled in said zone by Conditional Use Permit. This prohibition
shall not apply to hand-loading of small arms ammunition for personal
use when
not for resale.The Fire Chief may grant a permit for the temporary
storage of explosives and blasting agents for use in connection with
approved blasting operations.The Fire Chief is authorized to limit the quantity
of explosive materials permitted
at any location.15.32.130 Section 7901.8 Amended. Spill Control.
Drainage Control and Secondary Containment. Section 7901.8.1 is
amended to read:Sec. 7!:J01.8.1 General. When required by this article,
buildings. rooms and areas shall be provided a means to control spillage and to
contain or drain spillage and fire protection water as determined by
the
15.32.140 Section 7902.2 and 7904.4 Amended. Storage of FI..........b1e or
Comb1llStlble Uqulcls: District Umlts EstabUshecl.
A 1:be limits referred to in Section 7902.2.2.1 and 7904.4.1 of the
Unifonn Fire Code in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in
outsidt~ above ground tanks is prohibited, are established as follows: In all
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 one hundred feet from any property
used for residential or comme:rcial purposes. Dispensing of flammable
or combustible liquids in the fue:l tank of a motor vehicle from an above ground
tank shall be in accordance with amended Appendix
II-F of this Code.I<;XCEPTION: Waste oil generated from.
the servicing of motor vehicles may b(~ stored in above ground tanks in the M-
l, M-2, C-l, C-2 and C-3 zones provided that the
storage is located at least
one hundred feet from any property used for residential purposes.R With regard to Section
7904.4.1 of the Uniform Fire Code, new bulk plants for fl~
mmable or combustible liquids are prohibited, as follows: In all 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
15.32.150 Section 8001.4.5.1.1 Amended.
Storage of Hazardous Materials in Underground Tanks. Underground tanks
used for 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 Califomia Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.7
Underi~ound Storage of Hazardous Substances), Title 23, Califomia Code of
RegulaUons, Division 3. Chapter 16 (Underground Tank Regulations) and
Califomia Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.75, Title 23, Califomia Code of
Regula1ions, Chapter 16, Article 11 and Chapter 18 (Underground Storage
Tank Cleanup Fund Law) and any changes made thereto by the State of
Califomia during the course of this adopted ordinance is hereby adopted by
reference as the standards of the City of Orange for underground storage of
hazardous materials.
15.32.160 Section 8204.2 Amended.
Uquefted Petroleum Gases, Establishment of Umits where Restricted.
The limits referred to in Section 8204.2 of the Uniform 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.
170AppencUzD-AAmended. Adding Subsection 25, Fuel Modtfi<:ation. Subsection 25 is added to
Appendix
25. FUEL MODIFICATION
a) Development occurring within or adjacent to any climate or
topographic High Hazard Fire Zone in the City of Orange shall require
modification of vegetation at the urban interface. 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 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. IPRlOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS
A con<:eptual 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.
1b. An irrigated zone to begiln at the edge of the graded pad with a
minim.um 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 twelve (12) foot passageway from a public street to the
fuel modification zone to provide access for emergency personnel and
maintlmallCe workers. Accessways 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 plant list of fire resistant (drought tolerant suggested) plants
to be selected from the Fire Department Plant Ust or as approved by the
Fire Chief.
h Irrigation plans.
c. Precise delineation of each fuel modification zone. Brush shall
be cleared as specified on precise fuel modification plans.
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
approV(~ plan.
15.32. ]l80 AppencUx D-F Replaced. Aboveground Storage Tanks for
Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing. Appendix II-F is deleted in its
entirety and replaced 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. RESTRICTEDLOCATIONS (U.F.C. Section 7902.2.
2.1)The limits referred to in Section 7902.2.~U of the Uniform Fire
Code in which storage of fl~mm~ble 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 one hundn:d feet from any property used
for
resldential
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 prote<:tion, 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.4. PERMITS (Section 105.
1)Permits shall be required in accordance with Section 105.1
of the Uniform 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. ][,()CATlON ON
PROPERTY The minimum distance in feet from property lines, public ways
or signifieant buildings in which tank(s) and dispenser(s) can be located
are hereby restricted to the followilng
guidelines:l. Tanks to a maximum of 2,200 gallons capacity shall be
located 15 feet from property lines, public ways or significant
buildings.10. The aggregate gallonage per site shall be limited to 2,
200
gallons.Quantities greater than 2,200 gallons aggregate shall
be approved by the Fire
Chief.d. Tanks shall not be installed in required parking
places.Adhen~nce to Community Development Department standards is
required.
6. SEPARATION BI!iJ. wlliEN TANKS (U.Foe. Table 7902.2-
0)The separation between each tank shall be 1/6 the sum of adjacent
tank diametl~r but not less than 3
feet.E:XCEPTlON: Double-bulkheaded
Compartmentalized tanks.7. FIRE AND
EXPLOSION PROTECTION The prJimary 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 Section 7902.
1.8)The design, fabrication and construction of tanks shall be
in accordance with Section
79.106.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 23-2634, shall be required to monitor the
interstitial space betwe~:n 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 daily by direct viewllng. The inspection
schedule shall be est:ablished such that some of the inspections are conducted
when the liquids are at their
highest
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. ](ORODUCT DISPENSING (NFPA (TlA) 30A)
Produc:t dispensing hoses shall be equipped with a listed NFPA lTIAl 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. ]I)ISPENSING (U.F.C. Section 5202.4.6)
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. II"IPE, VALVES, FIT .l1ft'GS (U.F.C. Section 5202.5.3)
In addition to other requirements outlined in Division VII, the followilng
shall be required: Piping: All piping for remote dispensing operations shall
be endosed 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.
18
A fusible link valve, of the type that upon heat activation the valve will close
preventilng fumes from ignition, shall be rc~quired on all openings other than
working: and emergency vents. The valve shall be approved by the Fire
Chief.
13. FllRE PROTECTION (U.F.C. Section 5202.9)
A fire e:x:tlnguisher with a minimum classification of 2-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. FOUNDATIONS (U.F.C. Section 7902.1.
13)Tanks shall rest on foundations made of concrete, masonry, piling
or steel. Tank foundations shall be designed. to minimize the possibility
of uneven settling of the tank and tomJniJnl7..e corrosion in any part of the
tank resting on the foundations. Steel tank supports shall be designed to U .
L.Standard
1709.15.
ANCHORAGE d) Design of Supports: The design of the supporting structure for
tanks shall be in accordance with well established engilneering principles
in accordlmce with the Building
Code.16. SUPPORTS (U.F.C. Section 7902.1.13.
5)Tanks shall be so supported as to prevent the excessive concentration
of loads on the supporting portion of the
shell.Locations Subject to F100ding: Where a tank is located in an area that
may be su~lected to flooding, the applicable provisions of Appendix II-
B apply.f) Sei:~mic Design: The tank supports and connections shall be
designed to resist damage as a result of such shocks In accordance with
the
Building
17. .BARRlER PROTECTION
Guard posts or other means shall be provided to protect exterior storage
tanks from vehicular damage specified as follows:
a 7' steel posts, with 4' above and 3' below grade. The post shall
be se(:ured in a one foot square concrete footing.
b. The post shall be of 1/2" steel (schedule 40) 6" in diameter and
concrete filled with cap.
c. The posts shall be 36" apart on center.
d. The backside of the post shall be a minimum of 4' from the tank.
18. DIKING (U.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
propelrty or reaching waterways. Diking and pad shall be concrete only.
19. VEffiCULAR APPROACH PAD
A non-absorbant surface sufficiently covering the vehicle fueling area
is required as approved by the Fire
Chief.20. TANK VENTING AND VAPOR
RECOVERY Emeri~ency relief venting shall be in accordance with U.F.C.
Section 7902.1.11 and NFPA fTIA) 30A. Emergency relief vents for gasoline
tanks shall have a flame arrestor as approved by the Fire
Chief.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 U .F.C. Section 5202.12 and the Air Quality authority having
jurisdiction.21. APPROVED WIRING (U.F.C. Section 7901.
4)All installation of electrical wiring 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
22. EI.ECTRlCAL CONTROLS
A clearlly labeled manually operated pump master switch shall be provided in
an approved location, within 75 feet of, but not nearer than 15 feet to any
dispenser. Where such master switch is not visible from all dispensers. the
location thereof shall be indicated by approved signs. Signs identifying the
pump master switch shall be clearly labeled "EMERGENCY PUMP
SHUTOFF" in 4" high letters with 1/2" strokes.
23. SAarllil. X RULES (U.F.e. Section 5201.7 and 5201.8)
There shall be no smoking or open flames in the areas used for fueling,
servicing intemal combustion engilnes. receiving or dispensing of Class 1, II
or III-A liquids. There shall be no dispensing into unapproved
containers.No smoking lettering shall be a minimum of 4" in height with 1/2"
strokes.The motors of all vehicles being fueled shall be stopped. Conspicuous
signs prohibiting smoking, prohibiting dispensing into unapproved containers
and requiring vehicle motors to be shut off during fueling operations shall
be posted at each
dispenser.Flammable or combustible liquids or any waste liquid containing
crude petroleum or its products shall not be discharged into or upon any
street,highway drainage canal or ditch, storm drain. sewer or
flood-control chann(:l, lake or tidal waterway, or upon
the ground.24. 1rANK IDENTIFICATION (U.F.C. Section 7902.1.
3.2)Aboveg;round storage tanks over 100 gallons (water
capacity) permanently install(:d, mounted or affixed and used for the storage of Class I, II
or III-A liquids shall bear the label or placard in accordance with U.
F.C. Standard Numb(:r 79-3
identifying
25. 'll'ANK Jl'lLLlNG OPERATIONS (NFPA 30A Sections 2.4.8.2-.5)
Delivery operations shall comply with applicable sections of NFPA 385,
StandalJ"d for Tank Vehicles for FlAmmable and Combustible liquids.
Tank filling shall not begiln until the delivery operator has determined tank
ullage (available capacity). The delivery hoseline shall not exceed 50'.
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 d,~vice shall be protected from tampering and physical damage. A sign
statinl1: "00 not remove or tamper with the Dry Break Coupling" shall be
affixed adjacent to the coupling.
An ove:rftll 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. ~rESTING (U.F.C. Section 7901.11.10)
All tanks and piping shall be tested in a manner acceptable to the
jurisdiction upon installation.
27. ][l'ENCING (U.F.C. Section 7902.3.5)
Fencing shall be provided for all installations. Fencing shall not be less
than E:. 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.
CEPfION: 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.
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28. MAINTENANCE TESTING (U.F.C. Section 7902.8.18.2-
3)The integrity of the primary and secondary tanks shall be tested
after a signif1lcant 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 3) years and shall be made available to the Fire Chief upon
request.29. COMMUNICATIONS (U.F.C. Section 79.902(1)(
1988))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 (U.F.C. Section
7903)Where dispensing of Class I, II or III-A liquids is performed
a listed automatic-closing-type nozzle valve shall be
used
incorporating the following features:a The hose nozzle valve shall be equipped
with an
integral latch-open device.b. When the flow of product is normally
controlled by devices or equipment other than the nozzle valve, thle hose nozzle
valve shall not be capabl(: of being opened unless the deliveliy hose
is pressurized. If pressure to the hose is lost, the
nozzle shall close automatically.EXCEPTION: Vapor recovery
nozzl(:s incorporating Insertion Interloc~k devices designed to achieve
shut-off upon
disconnection with vehicle fill pipe.c. (1) The hose nozzle shall bc:: designed in
such a way that the nozzle is retained in the fill
pipe during the filling operation.2) 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 condu<:ted by an employee
or
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 FIREDEPARTMENT"':
911 FACILITY
ADDRESS _The slgnage shall be provided on the tanks or adjacent fencing or
building.Letter:in~ shall be a minimum of 2" in hei~t with 1 /2"
strokes.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 lilve (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 the Orange
City News, 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 Govemment Code Section 36933. This Ordinance
shall take affect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final
passage.
ADOPI'ED this 28th day of. November ,1995
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of City of Orange STATE OF
CALIFORNIA )COUN1Y OF
ORANGE )CITY OF
ORANGE )I, CASSANDRA
J. CATHCART, City Clerk of the City of Orange,California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the reg;
ular meeting of the City Council held on the 14th day of November ,1995,
and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council duly
held on the 28th day of November ,1995, was duly passed and
adopted by the following vote, to wit:AYES:NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBIo;
RS:COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MURPHY, BARRERA,
MAYOR COONTZ, SPURGEON,SLATER NONE
NONE
NONE
City
Clerk
0 the City of Orange RS:grn.................................................................... ............. ......................
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