HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD-14-92 Amend Ch 15.32 Uniform Fire CodeSection I:
ORDINANCE NO. 14-
92 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING
CHAPTER15.32 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADOPTING THE 1991 EDITION UNIFORM
FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS
THERETO,INCLUD-ING CERTAIN
APPENDICES, THE 1992 ACCUMULATIVE SUPPLEMENT
TO SAID CODE
AND STANDARDS.Chapter 15.32 of the Orange Municipal Code is amended
as
follows:Sections:
15.32010 15
32.020 J 5,
32,
030
1532040 1532050
15 32060 15.
32.070
1532.
0g0 1532090 15,
32,
100 1532110 15,
32,120 15,
32,130 15.
32,140 15.
32,150 15.
32,
160 1532170 15,
32,1XO Chapter
15.32 UNIFORM
FIRE
CODE Adoption Bureau of Fire Prevention -- Establishment -- Duties.
Detillltiolls
Sectiun 3,\ 0 I Amended, Unlawful Continuance of Fire Hazard
Section 4. lOX Amended. Activities and/or Occupancies Requiring Permits
Section 10.30\ Amended, Premises Identification
Section 10,50 I, Installation of Fire Protection Systems
Section 10,506 Amended. Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
Section 10.509 Amended. Permissible Sprinkler Omissions
Section 10,700. Adding Requirements for Cenain High-Rise
Buildings.Section 14.\04 Amended, Fire Alaml Systems/Smoke
Detector Ret.
jlllrcmcnlS Section 77.107 Amended, Explosives and Blasting
Agents Section 79,115 Amended. Spill Control, Drainage Control and
Secondary
Containment Section7lJ,50\ and 79,1401 Amended, Stationary Tank
Storage
Abovegruund Section XO,30l, Storage of Hazardous Materials in Underground
Tanks Section Xl 104 Amended, LiquefIed Petroleum
Gases Appendix II-A Amended, Adding Subsection 24,
Fuel Modification AppendIX II,!' Amended. Aboveground Storage Tanks for
Motor Vehicle
Fuel
15.32.010 AdoDtion. There is hereby adopted by the City of Orange for the purpose of
prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and propeny from fife or explosion,
that cenain code known as the Uniform Fire Code. 1991 edition, as published by the International
Fire Code Institute and Western Fire Chief's Association, including Appendices I-A. I-B,
I-C, II-A, II-C. III-A, III-C, [11-0, IV-B, V-A, VI-
A, VI-B, VI-D and VI-E the 1991 Uniform Fire Code Standards and
the 1992 accumulative supplement to said code and standards. save and except such ponions as
are hereinafter added, deleted, modified, or amended of such Code and Standards. one copy of which is new 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 fonh at length herein, 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 Unifonn 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 Depanmenl.15.32.030 Definitions.A. Wherever the term "
Corpor.ltlon COllncil" is IIsed in this Unifonn Fire Code.
it shall be held to mean the Allorney for the City of Orange,B, Whenever the word "J"nsdICtIOII"
IS IIsed in the
Unifol111 Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the City of Orange,
15.32,040 Seclion 3. J() I Amended Unlawful_Continuance of Fire Hazard
Subsections (a) and (b) are added 10 Secllon1,IOI which read as follows:3,10 I (a). Except
as prOVided III Sectlun 31 O(b) any person operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle sllbJel'l \
0 tillS C(xk who shall pemlit any fire or life safety hazard
to exist on premises under their cunllol shall be gllilty of an infraction,I, PENALTY:
The maximllm pllnislllllelll for an infraction is a fine; $50 maximum for the first
conviction: $100 maXllllLlln for a
second convicllon: and $250 maximum for a third conviction within anyone year penod.Section 3,IOI(b), Any person who
shall f..tlto take Immediate action 10 abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or noufied
to do so by the Fire Chief or a dilly authorized representative or who violates
the
2.108
3.101
3.102
3.103
3.104
10.104
11.503
12.202
13.203
77.107
77.301
77.302
Authority at Fires and other Emergencies
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 Alanns
Manufacture of Explosives
Use and Handling
Transportation of Explosives
I. PENALTY A misdemeanor IS punIShable by a fine not 10 exceed $1,000; imprisonment of
not more than one I I) year; probation; or all three (3),
Section 3,101 (c) Each such violation will be deemed a separate offense for each and every day or
portion thereof during WlllCh any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of the code
adopted hereby is committed, continued or pemlilted by such person, finn, partnership or
corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefore as provided in this chapter.
15.32.050 Section 4.\08 Amended, AClivlties and/or OccuDancies Requiring Permits.
Subsections 'lA, f6 and hA are added 10 Section 4,108 and read as follows:
a.4 Apartment House, 10 own, maintain, or operate any apartment building of eleven or more units
as defined in Unifollll Fire Cooe Section'! 102, Exception; ReSidential Condominiums.
f.6 Freight Temlinal - To operate a freighllemlinal which ships, stores and receives hazardous flammable
or combusllble matenal 'IS defined III Sections 7'1,102 and 80.101 of the Unifonn Fire Code
by either truck or I"nler.h.
4High Rise Building' To own, n"'"11all, or operate any Illgh,nse building as defined in Ordl)ge MuniCipal
Code Chapter 1:\,2 5.
32.060 Section 10.3011") Amended. Pr.emises Identification Subsection (
a) of Section IIUOI" amended 10 r.e"d: Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed
on all new and exisling bulldlllgS In such" position as 10 tX: plainly visible and legible from the
street or road fronting and property Said numbers sh,,1lcontrast with their background. Any commercial
building occupied by more than one busllless shall have the same approved numbers or addresses
placed on or inlllledlately adjacent 10 all doors that would "Ilow Fire Department access in
an emergency siluatlon,69
15.32.070 Section 10 SOH<I) Am~n<kd. Inst<lll<ltioll of Fire Protection Systems Type Reauired
The Chief shall designate the type and number of fire appl iances to be installed and maintained in
and upon all building and pr~mises in the jurisdiction other than private detached dwellings of less
than 3600 square feet in totall1oor <lr~a. This shall be done according to the relative severity of
probable fire, including the rapidity with which itlll<lY spread. Such appliances shall be of a type
suitable for the probable class of tire associated with such building or premises and shall have the
approval of the Chief.
15.32.080 Section 1O.507(a). Autom<ltic Fire Extin~uishinl! Svstems. General.
An automatic fire-extinguishing systemsh<lll be installed in the occupancies and locations as
set forth in this
section.For special provisions onhaz<lrdous ch~micals and magnesium, and calcium carbide, see
Section 10.301 and 45.209 and Allicles 4X, 49 <lnd
XU b) All Occupancies, Except Group 8, Division 3 and Group M. Except for Group
B,Division 3 (Open Air Above GroundP<lrking Structures) and Group M occupancies only,
an autolllatic sprinkler system shall be
IIlstalled'1, In every story or basement 01 all buildings when the l1aor area exceeds lSOO ag. fl.
and there is not provided at least 20 sq, II. ul opening entirely <lbove the adjoining ground
level in each 50 lineal feet or lracllon th~reuf 01 ext~rior wall in the story or basement on at
least one side of the building, Openings shall have <I minimum dimension of not less than
30 inches, Such openings sh,t11 be acceSSible to the Fire Department from the exterior
and shall not be obstructed 111 a manner that firefighllng or rescue cannot be accomplished
from the
exterior.When openings in a story afe proVided on unly one Side and the opposite wall of such story
is more than 75 feet from such openlllgs. 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 walloI' the
story I, If any portlun 01 a baselllent.s located mOle than 75 leetlrom openings required in
this section, the basement sh,i1lllC pruvlded wnh an approved sprinkler
system.2. At the top 01 rubbish alllllnlcn chutes ant In theil' tellnmal rooms, Chutes
extending through three or more !lours shall have additional sprinkler heads Installed within
such chutes at altellme Ilours Spllllklel heads shall be accessible for
servicing,3. In rooms where Il]{rate fi till IS stured or h~
lfldled
4. In protected combustible libel' storage vaults as defined in this code.
5. In the occupancies and locations set forth in Table lO.507-
A.6. Any existing building whose area exct:eds the limits in Table 1O.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 which exceeds the limits
in Table IO.
507-A;b. A change is made in the occupancy of the building making it a more
hazardous use;c. When a major modification takes place and in the opinion of the
Building Official and the Fire Marshal, the installation of a sprinkler system
is
IABLE I05U7-
A Summary of
Requirements Occupancy Type of
Construction I II III IV V
FOOlNOTE 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 I. -
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 DIY. I 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
3.B DIY. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
3.B DIY. 3 5.000 5.000 5.000 5,000 3,000
3.B Dry. 4 5,000 5,000 5.000 5,000 3,000
3.E DIY. 1 AS REQUIRED 8Y TITLE1'1/24
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.H DIY. 1 ALL
3.H DIY. 2 ALL
3.H DIY. 3 ALL
3.H DIY. 4 3.000 , .000 l.OOO l.OOO ',UOO
3.H DIY. 5 5.000 5.000 5,()OO 5,000 3,000
3.H DIY. (, ALL
3.H DIY. 7 ALL
3.I DIY. ] AU_ I. -
3.I DIY. 2 Al.l. l. -
3.I DIY. l ALL
3.R DIY. 1 5.000 ,) .000 5.000 5.000 5.000 2, -
3 R DIY. l 5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 5,000
3.
BASEMENTS AGee 1,_)00 .
sOO
1..)00I,SOO I.SOO
3,EOCC I.SOO JOO 1,500 1,500 1,500
3.Exception: Group 8. D'VIS'''iI 3 (Opeil all ,d:xwe ground parklllg
structures)
FOOTNOTES
I. Not pemlilted in II N or III N construction.
2. (h) Group R, Division I Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout every apanmem house when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet,
or three or more stories in height, or comaining 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 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. For the purposes of the foregoing section, area separation
walls used to reduce noor areas to less than that requiring automatic fire sprinklers, shall be
of four (4) hour fire resistive construction as set fonh in U.B.C. Chapter
43.15.32.090 Section10.509(bl Amended Permissible Sprinkler
Omissions,Subsection 2 of Section 10.509 is amended to read: Sprinklers shall not be installed when
the application of water or thune and water to the l'ontems 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, qlllcklllne, magnesium powder and sodium
peroxide.Other fire extinguishing systems compatible with the hazardous materials being stored or used,
and approved by the Chief shall be
provided.15.32.100 Section 10,700 Added Requiremellts 1'01' Certain High.Rise
Buildings Section 10.700 is added to the Unifonn Fire Code and reads as follows: These requirements
apply to buildings approved for construction subsequelll to January I, I n3, and having floors used
for human occupancy located 55 feet or more atxwe lhe level of Fire Depanment vehicle access,
Said buildings shall conform to requirements of lhe California Administrative Code, Title 24,
Chapters 2-18 "high rise buildings" in ilS elllirely and/or as amended by the State and
other applicable requirements of the Orange MuniCIpal Code, Unifonn Building Code and applicable
State Codes:15.32.110 Section 14.1041gl6 Amended, Fire
Alarm Syslems,Section 14.104(g)6 Single-SIal 1011 Detectors Approved sillgle-sl<lllon
smoke detectors shall be installed in dwelling unlls and hOlel or lodging house guesl rooms in
accordance with the Building Code. Such detectorsshall nOI be u)!lnected 10
a lire ;tlarm system,EXCEPTION: ConneL'llon of such
deteclors
i) Every existing dwelling unit within an apartment house and every existing guest room in a
hotel or lodging house used for sleeping purposes shall be provided with State Fire
Marshal approved smoke detectors.
ii) Smoke detectors may be battery operated when installed in existing buildings or in
buildings without commercial power.
7, Installation and Maintenance
i) 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 wrillen
record of such tests.ii)
Apartments - The owner and tenant shall be responsible as follows:a, 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.b. The
tenant shall be responsible for annual testing of all required smoke detectors inswlled
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 re.quirclllt:
llls.c Within
10 days of such testing, and in no event later than March 10 of each year, e.
lch tenant shall noufy the owner, in writing, on a form provided by the owner
of such tenant. of Ihe condition of each required smoke detector IIlswlled lit
the living unil.d, Upon
receipt of a written nollce fOl1n a tenant thai a smoke detector is in Il~~d
of llli.l111tellilllce, Ihe owner shall perf 01111 such tnaintenance as is necessary wnhin
10 days of receipl of such notification,iii) The
hotel or ap.u.linenl owner shalllllaintain records of compliance for a period of three (3)
years frolll March I () of each year,g, INSPECnONS
An Inspecllon
lor cO'lIpllancc 1ll.IY be done concurrent will\ olher fire prevention inspections at
aparlillenl huuses. clliuency units, and hOlels, Inspection for compliance may be
done III .ILTOrlbnl'e wnh a prucedure .Ipproved by the Fire Chief 74
9. When there is a change in owner ship 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.
10. In all existing Group R, Division I occupancies, the entire building shall be provided with
smoke detectors located as required for new Group R, Division 1 occupancies.
EXCEPTIONS: Structures used cxclusively for the parking or storage of passenger motor
vehicles having a capacity of not more than nine persons per vehicle. M-occupancies
and similar 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.15.32.120 Section n.107(a) Amended EXlllosives and Blasting Agents. Subsections (a) and (
b)to Section 77.107 are amended to
reae!Sec. n .106(a) The manufacture of explOSives or blasting agents shall be prohibited within
the City of Orange except in the M-2 zone when s;ud manufaclllre is approved in said
zone by Conditional Use Permit. ThiS prohibition shall not apply to hand-loading
of small amlS ammunition for personal use when
not for resale The Chief may grant a pennlt for the temporary storage of explosives and blasting agents
for use in connection with approved blasung operauons, TIie Chief is authorized to hmit
the quantity of explosive materials penl1itted
at any location 15.32.130 Section 7'}.115(a) Amended Sllill Control. Drainage
Control and Secondarv Containment. Subsection (a) to SeUIl)!1 7<) 115 IS :1I11ene!
ee!lo read:Sec. 79.115(a) General When reqUIred by tillS article, buildings, roOIllS and
areas shall be provided a means 10 conlrol spill:lge :Ind 10 "0111:1111 or dr.nn spillage and
fire protection water ~furtn i" thi.! Jeelioll as delel111111ed by
the hre CllIer.15.32.140 Storage of Flanllnable or Combusuble LILJuids.
DlStrlcI Limits ESlablished,A. The limits referred to ill Secllon 7950 I of Ihe Ulllfonn Fire Code in
which storage of flammable or combuslible liqUids III oUISlde above ground 1anks
is prohibited, are established as follows: In all zones. exceplthe M-I or M-
2 zones, provided, however, that any such bulk plants penlllltee! in the M, I or M,2 zones must be
storage which is located at leas! one hundred feet from any properly used
for residential or commercial purposes.Dispensing of flammable or combustible licllnds in the fuel tank of
a motor vehicle from an above ground tank shall be in accordance with amended
ADDendix
ExcePtion: Waste oil generated from the servicing of motor vehicles may be stored in
above l!round tanks in the M.l. M-2. C-l. C-2 and C-3 zones provided that
the storal!e is located at least one hundred feet from any propertyused
for residential pm:poses.B. With regard to Section 79.1401 of the Unifon11 Fire Code, new
bulk plants for flammable 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-I or M-2 zones,must be storage which is located at least
one hundred feet from
any property used for residential or commercial purposes.15.32.150 Section SO.30Hb)5 Amended.
Storat:e of Hazardous Materials in Underground Tanks Underground tanks used for the storage of
hazardous materials shall be located and protected in accordance with Section 79.60 I and 79.
603 of this code. Secondary containment shall be provided for all new installations
of underground tanks. In addition. the reauirements of California Health and Safety Code.
Chapter 6.7 (Underground Storage of Hazardous Substancesl.Title 23. California Codeof Rel!ldations. Division
3. Chaoter 16 (Undeq;:round Tank Rel!ulations)and California Health and Safety Code. ChaDler
6.75. Title 23. California Code of Regulations.Chapter 16. Article II and Chapter I X (
Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund Law) and any changes made thereto by the State of California
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 SectionX2, I
04(b) Amended [_lL(udled
Pello!eum Gases Establishment of Limits where Restricted.The limits referred to in Section X2104(b) 01' the
Unifonn Fire Code, in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum as IS restricted, are establIShed as follows:
In all lOnes, except in the M-
I, M-2, C-I, C-2 and C~3 zones,15,32.170 Appendix II,A
Amended, Fuel ModiflC<1I10n
Subsection
25. RJEL 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 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. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS
A conceptual fuel modification plan shall be approved by the Chief. This plan shall
include:
a. A 20 foot setback zone from the edge of the graded pad.
b. An irrigated wne to begin at the edge of the graded gad with a minimum
width to be determined by the Chief.
c. A wne to receive brush thinning continuing from the edge of the irrigated
zone as approved by the Chief.
d. Minimum twelve (12) foot passageway from a public street to the fuel
modification wne to provide access for emergency personnel and
maintenance 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 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 List or as approved by the Chief.
b. 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 approved plan.
15.32.180 Aooendix II-F Replaced. Above~und Storage Tanks for Motor Vehicle
Fuel Dispensing. Appendix II-F is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read
as follows:
L SCOPE:The storage and dispensing of motor fuels (does not pertain to LPG) into tanks
of motor vehicles from an abovecround tanks(s). soecificallv for industrial use
aoolications outside of buildings and not intended
for sale.l...
RESTRICTED LOCATIONS:U. F.C. Section
79.501 The limits referred to in Section 79.501 of the Uniform Fire Cide in which stora~
e of flammable or combustible liquids in outside abovecround tanks is
orohibited. are established as follows: In all zones. except the M-I or M-2
zones. orovided. however. that such stora!!e is located at least one hundred feet from anv oroperty
used for residential
or commercial
pm:poses.l... PLANS:Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to installation for
each application. The plans shall indicatethemethod of stora!!e and dispensing Quantities to
bestored. distances from buildin!!s and oroperty lines. access ways.
fire-protection facilities. barrier orotection.diking (secondary containment). design and
construction of tanks. supports. seismic design. tank venting and vapor recovery. wiring
and equipment. electrical controls. safetv rules. signage and any additional information and requirements
required bv
the Fire Chief.
L PERMITS:Section 4.101 Permits shall be required in accordance with Section 4.101
U.F.c. of the Uniform FireCode. In addition. the stora!!e and disoensing
of each ooeration shall be reviewed and permitted annually to assure compliance with
approved olans. Prior to the issuance of the Fire Department's permit to install. all
other applicable permits shall be obtained. i.e.: Building.
LOCATION ON PIWPEHTY:
The minimum distance in feel from properlv lines. public wavs or significant buildinl!:s in
which tankfs) and dispenserls) can be located ;u'e hereby restricted to the followinl!:
guidelines:
Tanks to a maximum of 22(XJ gallons capacitv shall be located J 5 feel from prODertv lines.
public ways or significant buildings.
The a~~regate gallonage per site shall be limited to 2200 gallons
Ouantities greater than 2200 gallons aggregate shall be approved by the Chief.
Tanks shall nOI be installed in required parking pl;Kes. Adherence to Communitv
Development Deparlment standards is relluired,
2.... SEPARATION BETWEEN TAN KS: U, F.C. Table 79.504 fa)
The separalion between each lank shall be 1/6 the sum of adiacent tank diameter but not
less than 3 feeL
EXCEPTION: Uouble-blllkheaded COllllxlnmenlallzed
lanks.L FIRE AND EXPLOSION
PROTECTION:The primarv lank shall be prOlcued by a minimum llsled or aPDroved fIre
resistive protection and impolcl resislolllce as aDPlOved by Ihe Fire
Chief.L DESIGN AND CONSTlWCTION OF TANKS AND
EOUIPMENT:Section 79.
106 The design. fabrication and construction of. lanks shall be In accordance with
Section 79.
106,ElIUIPll1elll - All dispenSing elluipment and devices shall be of ail approved tvpe and listed
bva nationallv recognized leSllng laboralorv as aPDroved by theFlre Chief f.or use in
conlunclion With C10lss I and Clas, 1IIIllllids and shoill comply wnh Article 79 Division IX.
2... MONITOHIN(;
Electronic leak detecllon Ihal complies wnh California Code of Regulations lCCR) Title 23-
2634. Sh,lll be relllilred to monitor Ihe lI11erstitiotl space between the primary and secondarY
tank for double wall tanks,
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For sin~1e wall tanks all visible exterior surfaces of an above~round storae:e tanks.
includin~ any visible horizontal surface directlv beneath the tank shall be insoected at least
daily by direct viewin~. The insoeclion schedule shall be established such that some of the
insoections are conducted when the liuuids are at its hi~hesllevel.
A written statemel1l of the routine monitorin~ procedures shall be available at the facility
and the record shall include the frequency of visual inspections. inspection of monilorine:
systems. the location(s) from which observations will be made. the name(s) and title(s) of
the person(s) responsible for pert'ollllin~ the observations and the reportine: format.
Written records shall be maintained on site for three (3) years and available upon
request.
lJL PRODUCT DISPENSING:
NFPA (TIAI 30A
Product dispensing hoses shall be eltuipped with a listed NFPA (TlA) 30A emergency
breakawav device designed to retain liquid on ooth sides of the breakawav point. The
devices shall be located at the nozzle and the hose line connection and the line and the pump
connection. Such devices sh;dl be installed and maintained in accordance with
manufaclUrer's instructions.
ll.. DISPENSING:
U.F.e. Section 7').')O)(i1
Dispensers shall be elluipped With a permanentlv attached. approved Dumping device
mounted on lOp of the tank with an appr(lved hose 01' an approved len~th for fillin~
vehicles, elluiDment or containers Each lank shall have a pump Ihal is activated/deactivated
when the nozzle is removed and replaced,
11.. PIPE. VALVES, FITTlN(;S:
U. F.e. Section 7'), Divisiott V II
In addition to other relluirements outlined in DiVISIon VII. Ihe followin~ shall be reauired:
Pipin~: All piping for remote dispensinv operations shall be enclosed in fire protection
accePtable to the Fire Deparlmenl Pi[Jes containing liquid are required to be double
contallled, This includes Ihe base of workine and emereel}CV vents and fuel sleeves.
Manifold iJlPlnV 10 COllneu mUIIlI)1e lanks IS prohibited,
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A fusible link valvc. of th~ typ~ that upon h~at activation thc valvc will close preventin~
fumes from ignition. shall bc rcuuircd on all openings other than workinl! and emerl!ency
vents. The valve shall be approvcd by the Fire Chicf.
LL U. F.C. Section 79.908
A fife extinguisher with a minimum classification of 2-A. 20 B:C shall be provided
and so located that it wi II be not more than 30 feet from any pump. dispenser or fill
pipe
opening.u.... SUPPORTS AN D FOUNDATIONS: U. F.C. Section 79.505(
bHC)Tanks shall rcst on foundations made of concrete. masonry. piling or steel.
Tank foundations shall bc designed to minimizc the possibility of uneven seltlinl! of the tank
and to minimize corrosion in anI' part of the tank resting on the foundations. Steel
tank supports shall bc dcslgncd to U.L. Standard
1709,u.. ANCHORA(;
E:d) Design of SUPllortS: The dcsi~n of Ihe SUIlPonln~ structure for tanks shall be
in accordance with well estabhshed enginecnng Ilnnciples in accordance with the
Buildinl!
Code.UL. lJ. F.e. Section7\l.
505 ntnks shall bc so sUPlloncd as to Illevenltht t"CCSSlve concentration of loads on
the supportin~ portion of Ihe
shell Locanons Sublecllo Hoocllllg: Wherc a lank IS located In an itrea that mav be subiected
to Iloodlng. Ihe '1lllllIcable IlrovIsions of Appcndl" II-
B apply,f) Seismic DeSign, The tank scllwons and UJllntCl10ns shall bc designed to resist
damal!e as a result of such shocks III 'lccordilllC" With
the Buildlllg~LL
BARRIER PROTECTION:Guard posts or Olkr means shall be provided to prOICCl exlerIor storage
tanks from vehicular dam'lge spccificd ,
tS follows L 7' steel posts. wllh 4' abovc and 3' below grade the post shall be secured
in a one fOOl Slluarr
concrete foolinl.!..L The pOSI shall be of 1/2" sleel (schedule 40) 6" in diameter and concrete
filled
with cap,1,. The POStS sh,dl be 36" all art
on celllCI L The backside of Ihe POSI shall be a minimum of 4' from
the
ilL DIKING:
U. F.C. Section 79.507(:11
The area surroundin~ a tank or ~roup of tanks shall be diked to prevent accidental
discharge of liauid from endangering adiacent tanks. adioining oroperty or reaching
waterways. Diking and Dad shall be connete onl y.
l.2.. VEHICULAR APPROACH PAD:
A non-absorbant surface sufficiently covering the vehicle fueling area is required
as approved by the Fire
Chief.2..ll.... TANK VENTING AND VAPORR!o:
COVERY:Emergency relief venting shall be In accordance with U.F.C. Section 79.509.4(b)
and N. F. P.^- (TIA) 30A. Emer~ency rdid' vents for gasoline tanks shall have a flame arrestor
as aooroved bv rhe Fire Chief.
A coaxial breakaway deVice as al)proved by Ihe fire Chief shall be required on ohase II
vapor recovery systems, Vapor recoverv sh,i11 be III accordan(;e with U.F.c. Section
79.911 and the Air Ouality allthorilY havlllg IUrlsd,ction,
2...L APPROVED WIRIN(;:
lJ. F.C. Section 79.905
All installation of electrical wlrlllg ,IIld eUlIlIJlllent shall be reasonably safe to oersons
and property, For C1"" Iliuuid) where eleulIcal wiling and euuioment are installed.
evidence that sllch Willll~ and "'"ll[llllenl are ullhe Iype approved for use in the hazardous
lo(;ations as set fonh in Table 79l)(J5 and thai sllch wirin~ and eqlliDment have been
installed in accord"nce wilh Ihe lleuric,,1 COOl' will be retluired,
u... ELECTRICAL CONTROLS:
A clearly labeled m'"ll1allv uperated IJlI1I1[l ""Istet swilch shall be provided in an approved
location. within 75 ket 01 blll 1101 lIearel 11""1 15 kello any dispenser. Where such master
switch is nOI VISible Irolll ,ill dlSpellS(ls. UKIQ,d\lon Ihereof shall be indicated by approved
signs, Signs IdentilYllIC the pllllllJ IIlaSle, SWllch shall be clearly labeled "EMERGENCY
PUMP SHUTOFF" III 4" hl~h Iellers Wllh In" strokes.
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2...1. SAFETY RULES:
U.F.C. Section 79.903(dl
There shall be no smokinli or opcn !lames In the areas used for fuelin\!. servicine:
internal combustion enliines. receivinli or disDensin\: of Class I. II or III-A liquids.
There shall be no disDensin~ illlO unapproved containers. No smokinl! lelterinl! shall be
a minimum of 4" in hei~ht 1/2"
stroke.The motors of all vehicles beinli fuekd shall be SlOpped. Consoicuous sil!ns
Drohibitin~smokin~. prohibitine dispensine into unapproved containers and requirin~ vehicle
motors to be shut off durin~ fuelin~ ooerations shall be posted at each
disoenser.Flammable or combustibk lillllids or any waste liquid containinl! crude petroleum or
its products shall not be discharl!ed into or upon any street. hil!hway drainal!e canal or
ditch.storm drain. sewer or !lood-control channd. lake or tidal waterway. or uoon the
e:round.li..
TANK IDENTIFICATION:lJ. F.e. Section 79.
11 (J Aboyel!round stora~e lanks over IIX) \!allons (water caoacity)
permanentlv installed.mounted or affixed and used for the storalie of Class i. II or Ill-A liquids
shall bear the label or placard IIIaccordance with U.FC StandardNumber79-
3
identifyin!! the material within.
Li.. TANK FILLIN(; OPERATIONS:N FPA )(JA Sectiuns
2A.X.2-.S Deliyery operauons shall complv wilh applicable secuons of
NFPA 385. Standard for Tank Vehicles for
Flammabk and Combustible LillUids.1~lnk fdling shall not be~1I1 until the delivery operator has delennined
tank ullal!e (available cap'ICity), The delivery hoseline
shall not exceed 50',A dry break coupling shall be inslalkd at a POIIll where
conneclion and disconnection is made from the delivery vehicle 10 ;Iny aboveground tank. This
device shall be protected frum larnpenn~ and phYSical dalll;l~e. A sl~n staling "Do not remove
or tamper with the Dry Break Couphn~" sh;dl be
alfixed adiaceIlllO the couplin~An overFill prOlecuon syslelll dPproved by the Fire Chief is required.
The tank shall be equilJped with ;111 overSPILl box 10 contain any spdl atlhe
fdl openine durin!! delivery operations if relllllredby
the
l..2... TESTIN(;:
U. F.e. SectiolJ 79.70ll
All tanks and DiDing ,hall be te,ted in a manner a(:(:eDtable to the iurisdiction upon
installation.
2J.... FENCING:
U . F.e. Section 79.406
Fencine shall be provided for all inswllations. Fencine shall not be less than 6 feet in
heie:hl. constnlcled of wire mesh. solid metal sheathine or masonry. Fencine: shall be so
located as to Drovide Drote(:tion from lamDering or tresDassine.
Exception: Tanks are nOt reqUIred to be endosed within a fen(:e if the proDerty on which
the tanks are located already h", perimeter fen(:lng wmplyine: with the above requirements.
il.... MAINTENANCE TESTlN(;:
lJ. FT. Section 79.90Z(ei
lJ.F.e. SectiolJ 7'J.902(f)
The IIltegntv of the l"lmill y .lIld secondary tanks shall be tested after a sienificant
event or Do"ible bre"ch of IIHe~rity, Te,ting shall be in accordance with aDDroved
method, by per,ons approved by the Fire Department. All te" results shall be maintained
on the Dremi,e, for thr.:e (3) years and ,hall be m;tde av;tilable to the Fire Chief upon
request.
2.L COMMUNICATIONS:
U. F.e. Section 79.902(jH 19l1ll)
During hour, of OPeJ"lion. the system's Site shall be provided with a fire alann transmittine
devi(:e, Such;, deVice Illay be a telephone th"t i, re;tdily available
llL SUPERVISION:
U. F.e. Sectioll 79.90j
Where dispensin~ of Cl"" I. II or III,A I!<JLuds I, perfollned a listed automatic-
closing-type nozzle valve ,h,,11 be used incorpor"ling the following
features:L The ho,e no ale v"lve sh;tll be cltulPped with an ilttegrallatch-
oDen device.L When the flow of Droduct is n0l111ally controlled by devices or equipment
other than the nozzle valve Ihe hose nozzle valve ,hall nOt be capable of being
opened unless the delivery hose IS preSSUrIZed, If pressure to the hose is lost. the
nozzle shallclose aUlO!ll<t\
ll.~
EKct:plion: Vapor rt:covt:rv 110ZZlt:S incorooralin~ Insertion Interlock deviccs
desi!!nt:d to achievt: shut-off UDon disconnection wilh vehicle fill
pioc.1.ill.l Thc hose nozzlc shall be dt:siened in such a way that the nozzle is
retained in the fill Dipedurin!! the filline
oocrdtion.LtU Supervision: thedispensin!! of Class I and Class II liquids into a fucl
tank of a vehicle or into a container shall al all times be conducted bv
an employee or owner of the
facility.L A sien in addition to that rcauired in Section 79.903(d) is
DOSte<!in a consDicuous location stalin!!: The followine: sie:nal!e
shall be Drovided on the lanks or adiacent fencinl! or
buildinl!,IN CASE OF FIRE OR
SPILL 1 Use emergency pump
shut-off 2 Report
the aCCIdent FIRE
DEPARTMENT" 911 FACI
L1TY ADDRESS I~ClIerillc shall be ;1 Illtrllllllllll of 2" III hel!!ht 1/
2"
Section II
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 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 test 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 affect thirty (30)
days from and after the date of its final passage.
ADOITED this 16th day of 1992.
I' of the City of Orang
ATTEST:. ~
JtA~r ~ ~4f/
City Clerk 0 the Ci y of0range
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF ORANGE )
I, MARILYN J. JENSEN, 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
day of June 9th , 1992, and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council duly
held on the 16th day of June , 1992, was duly passed and adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:COUNCIL MEMBERS: STEINER, BARRERA, MAYOR BEYER, COONTZ,
SPURGEON
NOES:COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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City Clerk of e Cif?o(Orange
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