ORD 09-19 Adopting 2019 CA Fire CodeORDINANCE 09-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE DELETING CHAPTER 15.32,
CITY OF ORANGE FIRE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY
AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.32 TO TITLE 15
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE
ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING AND
AMENDING THE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
AND PORTIONS OF THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE AS THE CITY OF ORANGE FIRE CODE.
WHEREAS,the City of Orange Fire Department is responsible for enforcing the fire and
safety regulations of the State Fire Marshal; and
WHEREAS, the State Fire Mazshal's building standards regulations are incorporated in
the 2019 California Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, the City is subject to the California Fire Code, as written, effective January
1,2020 unless the City adopts amendments to said Code, with the appropriate findings supporting
such amendments; and
WHEREAS, cities are allowed to make amendments to State building standards when
justified by local topographical, climactic and geographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, contemporaneously herewith, in Resolution No. 11185,the City Council has
made appropriate findings that justify amendments to the California Fire Code based on local
topographical, climactic and geographical conditions; and
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Orange does ordain as follows:
SECTION I:
Chapter 15.32, City of Orange Fire Code, is deleted in its entirety and is hereby replaced
with Chapter 15.32, adopting the 2019 California Fire Code including appendices B, BB, C, and
CC, as copyrighted in 2019 by the International Code Council and the California Building
Standards Commission,to read as amended below:
Chapter 15.32 CITY OF ORANGE FIRE CODE
15.32.010 Adontion bv Reference
The City Council adopts by reference the California Fire Code,2019 Edition,including appendices
B, BB, C and CC, as copyrighted by the International Code Council and California Building
Standards Commission, as hereinafter amended, modified or altered. Such Codes are adopted by
reference, for the purpose of safeguarding the public from the hazards of fire, explosion or
dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings,structures and premises. One copy of the code
has been and is now on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the code is adopted by reference as
if incorporated and set out at length in this chapter. The provisions therein shall be controlling
within the limits of the City of Orange and shall be designated,known and referred to as the Orange
Fire Code.
15.32.020 The following sections of the California Fire Code, 2019 Edition are amended,
modified or altered as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Orange Fire Code, hereinafter referred to as
this code."
103.2 Appointment. [Amended] The fire code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and
may be removed at any time.
105.1.1 Permits required. [Amended] A property owner or owner's authorized agent who intends
to conduct an operation or business, or install or modify systems and equipment that are regulated
by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the fire
code official and obtain the required permit. The permit shall be required to conduct an operation
or business,or install or modify systems and equipment which is regulated by this code,or to cause
any such work to be done.
105.4.2 Information on construction documents. [Amended] Construction documents shall be
drawn to scale upon suitable material. Plans shall be submitted in accordance with the City of
Orange Building Division Plan Submittal Guidelines. Construction documents shall be of
sufficient clarity to indicate the location,nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail
that will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances,rules and regulations
as determined by the fire code official.
105.6.29. Miscellaneous combustible storage. [Amended] An operational permit is required to
store in any building or upon any premises in excess of 2,500 cubic feet gross volume of
combustible empty packing cases, boxes,barrels or similar containers,combustible pallets,rubber
tires, rubber, cork, green waste, composting, yard waste, or similar combustible material.
105.6.52 Day-care. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a day-care center.
105.6.53 Day-care, large family. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a large
family day-care home.
105.6.54 Mid-rise buildings. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a mid-rise
building.
105.6.55 High-rise buildings. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a high-rise
building.
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110.2.1 Fire and life safety hazards. [Added] Persons operating,maintaining or controlling any
building,occupancy,facility,premises or vehicle subject to this code shall neither create,nor allow
to exist, any condition deemed a fire or life safety hazard by the fire code official.
110.4 Violation penalties. [Amended] Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or who
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or
do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official,
or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be prosecuted in accordance
with Chapter 1.08 of the Orange Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues shall be
deemed a separate offense.
202 General Definitions [Amended)
FLOW-LINE. [Added] The lowest continuous elevation on a curb defined by the path traced by
a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb.
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. [Added] Includes all areas identified within Section 4906.2 and
other areas as determined by the Fire Code Official as presenting a fire hazard due to the presence
of combustible vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains combustible
vegetation.
MID-RISE BUILDING. [Added] Every building of any type of construction or occupancy,when
originally constructed with high-rise conditions under local ordinance at the time of construction,
having floors used for human occupancy located between 55 feet and 75 feet above the lowest
floor level having building access.
SPARK ARRESTER. [Added] A listed device constructed of noncombustible material
specifically for the purpose of ineeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flatrunable particles/debris from the e aust flow of
an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from fireplaces that burn
solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapters 21 or 28.
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304.1.2 Vegetation. [Amended] Types, amounts, and arrangements of weeds, grass, vines and
other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property within the scope of Orange
City Fire Department Guidelines, shall be cut, thinned, or removed by the owner or occupant of
the premises as required by the Orange City Fire Department Guideline entitled "Vegetation
Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and
Maintenance Program". Vegetation clearances in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in
accordance with Chapter 49.
307.1 General. [Amended] A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or
maintained any open burning unless constructed and approved in accordance with Sections 307.1.1
through 307.6.2.1.
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307.1.2 Fuel modification areas. [Added] Outdoor fires using wood or other solid fuel shall not
be built, ignited or maintained in a fuel modification area.
307.2.2 Hazardous conditions. [Added] Outdoor fires are not allowed when predicted sustained
winds exceed 8 MPH during periods when relative humidity is less than 25%,or a red flag condition
has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted
by the fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.
Exception: Gas-fueled devices operated in accordance with 307.6.1.
307.4.4 Disposal of rubbish. [Added] Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be
burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.
307.5.1 Supervision. [Added] Where a permit is issued, such open burning or fire shall be
supervised by a person 18 years of age or older.
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at premises
containing Group R Occupancies. [Added] Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar
exterior devices used at premises containing Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.
307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. [Added] Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by
natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the City of Orange Building
Division and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At
premises containing Group R division 3 occupancies,combustible construction shall not be located
within 3 feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device.
At premises containing other than Group R division 3 occupancies,the minimum distance shall be
10 feet. Where a permanent hood and vent is installed and approved by the City of Orange
Building Department, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the
bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have
an approved spark arrester meeting the requirements of Section 2113.9.2 of the California Building
Code.
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas.
Added] Fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the
California Building Code. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached
chimney equipped with a spark arrester. The spark arrester shall meet the requirements of Section
2113.9.2 of the California Building Code. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an
installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.
The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 15 feet of combustible
structures,unless within a permanent or portable fireplace. Conditions which could cause a fire to
spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in
devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.
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307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. [Added] The burning of.wood and other solid fuels shall not be
conducted within a fuel modification zone. Wood and other solid fuel burning fires in devices
other than permanent fireplaces are not allowed within Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA)and Wildland-
Urban Interface Areas (WUI)or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the
WRA or WUI unless determined by the fire code official that the location or design of the device
should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.
308.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns or similar devices. [Amended] The ignition and/or launching of a Sky
Lantern or similar device is prohibited.
321 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. [Added] All new structures and
facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved and in
accordance with the requirements of the Orange City Fire Department Guideline, "Vegetation
Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and
Maintenance Program."
322 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. [Added] The fire code official is
authorized to cause areas within 10 feet on each side of portions of highways and private streets
which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable
vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement sha11 be from the flow-line or the end of the
improved edge of the roadway surfaces.
Exception: Single specimens of trees,ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such
as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers,provided that they do
not form a means of readily transmitting fire in the opinion of the fire code official.
323 Vegetation management alternate materials and methods. [Added] The fire code official is
authorized to require and approve alternate materials and methods to comply with the vegetation
management requirements if the fire code official determines that any of the following conditions
exist:
1. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant
Society and county-approved list of wildlife,plants,rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation
provisions undesirable or impractical.
Acceptance of alternate materials and methods will be made on a case-by-case basis, and shall not
set precedent.
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324 Use of equipment. [Added] Except as otherwise provided in this section,no person shall use,
operate,or cause to be operated in,upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion
engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined
in Section 202 and maintained in effective working order,or the engine is constructed,equipped and
maintained for the prevention of fire.
Exceptions:
1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger
vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is
equipped with a muffler as defined in the California Vehicle Code.
2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if a11 exhausted gases pass through
the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the
turbocharger is in good mechanical condition
324.1 Spark arresters. [Added] Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when affixed
to the e aust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 324 shall not be placed or mounted
in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the e aust system to ignite any flammable material.
325 Development on or near land containing or emitting toxic, combustible or flammable
liquids, gases or vapors. [Added] The fire code official may require the submittal for approval
of geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial recommendations and/or similar
documentation from a state-licensed and department-approved individual or firm, on any parcel of
land to be developed which has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet of a parcel of land that has
an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation,petroleum or chemical refining facility,
petroleum or chemical storage,or may contain or give off toxic,combustible or flammable liquids,
gases or vapors.
326 Restricted entry. [Added] The fire code official shall deteimine and publicly announce when
hazardous fire areas are closed to entry and when such areas are again opened to entry. Entry on and
occupation of hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas or established trails and
camp sites which ha e not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to
entry, is prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Residents and owners of private properiy within hazardous fire areas and their invitees
and guests going to or being upon their lands may enter when an area is closed if given
permission by the fire code official.
2. Entry into closed areas is allowed, in the course of duty,by peace or police officers, and
other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the
United States Forest Service.
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Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness. Only the sections, subsections, and
amendments thereto listed below are adopted:
401-401.9
402
403.2
403.5—403.5.4
403.10.2.1.1
403.13-403.13.3
404.5-404.6.6
407
501.1 Scope. [Amended] Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply
with this chapter and, where required by the fire code official, the Orange City Fire Department
Guideline"Fire Master Plan for Commercial &Residential Development."
503.2.1 Dimensions. [Amended] Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of
not less than 20 feet, exclusive of shoulders,except for approved security gates in accordance with
Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. Street
widths are to be measured from the top face of curb to top face of curb, on streets with curb and
gutter, and from flow-line to flow-line on streets with rolled curbs.
503.2.1.1 Hazardous fire areas. [Added] Fire apparatus roads in hazardous fire areas shall have
an unobstructed with of not less than 28 feet. The width shall be maintained to an approved point
outside of the Hazardous Fire Area.
Exception: When the road serves no more than three dwelling units and the road does not
exceed 150 feet in length, the road width may be reduced 24 feet. This length may be
increased to 400 feet where serving no more than three dwelling units and all structures
accessed from the roadway are protected by automatic fire sprinklers.
503.2.1.2 Divided fire access roads. [Added] Divided fire access roads shall be subject to review
and approval by the fire code official. Each lane shall be a minimum width of 14 feet. Lengths
and locations of specific divided sections shall be approved by the fire code official.
503.2.5 Dead ends. [Amended] Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in
length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus, and shall not
exceed 600 feet in length.
503.6 Security gates. [Amended] The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access
road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed,they shall have
an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall
be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in
accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. Vehicle access gates or barriers
shall be in accordance with the City of Orange Fire Master Plan Guidelines. All electrically
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operated vehicle access gates shall be equipped with an automatic opening device in addition to a
key opening switch.
505.1 Address Identification. [Amended] New and existing buildings shall be provided with
approved address identification. The identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is
visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall
contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters.
Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall not be less than 4 inches high with a
minimum stroke width of%z inch for R-3 occupancies. For all other occupancies,the identification
shall be a minimum of 8 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch,and shall be approved
by the fire code official. Address numbers shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness.
Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional
approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road
and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument,pole or other sign or means
shall be used to identify the structure. Address numbers shall be maintained.
505.1.1 Building complexes. [Added] Approved diagrammatic representations shall be
positioned at all entrances to building complexes. The diagrainmatic representations shall show
the overall site, location of the viewer, buildings and units and the addresses or unit designations
within the complex, and shall be internally or extemally illuminated as approved during the hours
of darkness.
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. [Amended] New buildings shall
have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the
existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems utilized by the jurisdiction,
measured at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing
public safety communication systems.
Exceptions:
1. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not
needed.
2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems,
components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal
operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an
automatically activated emergency radio coverage system.
3. Elevators.
4. Structures that are three stories or less without subterranean storage or parking and that
do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story.
5. Wood-constructed residential structures four stories or less without subterranean
storage or parking that are not built integral to an above ground multi-story parking
structure.
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6. This ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean areas if construction is three stories
or less and does not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story including
subterranean storage or parking.
7. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the building official and the fire
code official for buildings and structures undergoing extensive remodel and/or
expansion.
510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. [Deleted]
510.4.1.1 Minimum signal strength into the building. [Amended] The minimum inbound signal
strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area
as specified by the fire code official. The inbound signal level shall be sufficient to provide not
less than a Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.4 or an equivalent Signal-to-Interference-Plus-
Noise Ratio (SINR) applicable to the technology for either analog or digital signals.
510.4.1.2 Minimum signal strength out of the building. [Amended] The minimum outbound
signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage
area as specified by the fire code official. The outbound signal level shall be sufficient to provide
not less than,a DAQ of 3.4 or an equivalent SINR applicable to the technology for either analog
or digital signals.
510.4.2.2 Technical criteria. [Amended] The fire code official shall maintain a document
providing the specific technical information and requirements for the emergency responder radio
coverage system. This docuxnent shall contain, but not be limited to, the various frequencies
required, the location of radio sites, effective radiated power of radio sites, the maximum
propagation delay in microseconds, the applications being used and other supporting technical
information necessary for system design.
1. The frequency range supported from the 800 MHz Countywide Communications System shall
be 851-861 MHz (base transmitter frequencies).
2. The frequency range supported to the 800 MHz Countywide Communications System shall be
806-816 MHz (radio field transmit frequencies).
3. A public safety radio amplification system shall include filters to reject frequencies below 851
MHz and frequencies above 861 MHz by a minimum of 35dB.
4. All system components must be 100 percent compatible with analog and digital modulations
after installation without adjustments or modifications. The systems must be capable of
encompassing the frequencies stated herein and capable of future modifications to a frequency
range subsequently established by the jurisdiction.
5. Active devices shall have a minimum of-50 dB 3`d order intermodulation protection.
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6. All active in-building coverage devices shall be FCC Part 90 Type Certified
510.5.2 Minimum qualifications of personnel. [Amended] The minimum qualifications of the
system designer and lead installation personnel shall include both of the following:
1. A valid FCC-issued general radio operator's license.
2. Certification of in-building system training issued by an approved organization or approved
school, or a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed.
510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure. [Item 7 Amended] When an emergency responder radio
coverage system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have
the radio system tested to ensure that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is not less
than 95 percent. The test procedure shall be conducted as follows:
As part of the installation a spectrum analyzer or other suitable test equipment sha11 be utilized to
ensure spurious oscillations are not being generated by the subject signal booster. This test shall
be conducted at the time of installation and subsequent annual inspections by the FCC licensed
technician hired by the property owner and an OCSD/Communications Division FCC-certified
technician.
510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance. [Amended] The owner of the building or owner's
authorized agent shall have the emergency responder radio coverage system inspected and tested
annually or when structural changes occur including additions or remodels that could materially
change the original field performance tests. Testing shall consist of the following:
1. In-building system components shall be tested to determine general functional operability.
2. Signal boosters shall be tested to ensure that the gain is the same as it was upon initial
installation and acceptance.
3. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of one hour to verify
that they will properly operate during an actual power outage. If within the 1-hour test period
the battery exhibits symptoms of failure,the test shall be extended for additional l-hour periods
until the integriTy of the battery can be determined.
4. Other active components shall be checked to verify operation within the manufacturer's
specifications.
5. At the conclusion of the testing, a certification report, which shall verify compliance with
Section 510.5.3, shall be submitted to OCSD Communications and the fire code official.
6. If noncompliance is found, the FCC licensed technician will assess improvements necessary
and provide such information to OCSD Communications and the fire code official.
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605.10.2 Automatic and manual operation. [Amended] An automatic emergency stop feature
shall be provided in accordance with Sections 605.10.2.1 and 605.10.2.2, and shall be capable of
manual operation. The manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside
of the machinery room, in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as "Emergency Controls."
901.6.1.1 Maintenance of smoke alarms in apartment buildings. [Added] Installation and
maintenance of smoke alarms in apartment buildings shall conform to the following:
1. Apartment building owners shall supply, install, test and maintain all required smoke alarms
before renting to a new tenant. The amount and types of smoke alarms shall conform to the
California Building Code in effect at the time of building construction and requirements for
existing buildings.
2. The tenant shall be responsible for testing of all required smoke alarms in accordance with
manufacturer instructions in his/her respective dwelling unit. Within 60 days of the first of
each year,the owner shall request each tenant for the status of all smoke alarms.
3. Within 10 days of receiving the smoke alarm status request, and in no event later than March
10 of each year,each tenant shall notify the owner,in writing,on a form provided by the owner,
of the condition of each required smoke alarm installed in the dwelling unit.
4. Upon receipt of a written notice from a tenant that a smoke alarm is in need of maintenance or
replacement, the owner shall perform such maintenance as is necessary within 10 days of
receipt of such notification.
5. The hotel or apartment owner shall maintain records of compliance for a period of three years
from March 10 of each year.
903.2 Where required. [Amended] Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and
structures sha11 be provided when one of the following conditions exists.
New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.19,
all buildings shall be protected throughout by an automatic fire sprinkler system when the total
building area exceeds 5,000 square feet in Types I, II, III and IV construction, and 3,000 square
feet in Type V construction as defined in the California Building Code, regardless of fire areas or
allowable area.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings with areas reduced to less than that requiring fire sprinklers using 3-hour
minimum rated fire walls constructed in accordance with the California Building Code
Chapter 7.
2. Open parking garages, fences, retaining walls, towers classified as Group U
occupancies, and tanks.
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Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an existing building
shall be protected throughout by an automatic fire sprinkler system when the building meets the
conditions for required automatic fire sprinkler protection throughout, and one or more of the
following conditions occurs:
l. An area increase of 33% or more is made to a building, resulting in an area requiring
installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a new building.
Exception: Buildings housing Group R-3 occupancies shall be protected throughout by
an automatic fire sprinkler system when the area of the building is increased, resulting in
an area exceeding 5,000 square feet.
2. A change is made to the occupancy classification and use of the building which increases the
level of hazard as determined by the fire code official. When the occupancy is changed to an
assembly use,the requirements of Section 903.2.1 shall apply.
3. A significant modification is made to the building, or a modification impacts the structural
system of the building as determined by the fire code official.
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. [Added] The design of hydraulically calculated fire
sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity. The capacity shall be
calculated using a combination of the following criteria:
1. The lowest water supply flow test conducted in accordance with National Fire Protection
Association(NFPA) within the last 12 calendar months.
2. Subtraction of the head pressure of the highest-elevation tank supplying water to the fire
hydrant flowing water, assuming the tank is full at the time of the test and empty at the time of
fire sprinkler activation.
903.4.4 Locking of control valves. [Added] All valves required to be electrically supervised by
this section shall also be sealed or locked in the position of normal operation.
904.3.5 Monitoring. [Added] Where a building fire alarm or monitoring system is installed,
automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm or monitoring
system in accordance with NFPA 72.
905.4.3 Height of outlet. [Added] The centerline of the 2.5 inch outlet shall be no less than 18
inches and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
910.3.4 Sprinklered buildings. [Added] Where installed in buildings provided with an approved
automatic sprinklers system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operation automatically by
actuation of a heat-responsive device rated at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit above the operating
temperature of the sprinklers, unless otherwise approved.
Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Only those sections and
subsections listed below are adopted:
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1103.7
1103.7.3
1103.7.3.1
1103.7.8—1103.7.8.2
1103.7.9—1103.7.9.10
1103.8—1103.8.5.3
1107
1113
1114
1115
1116
Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening. [Deleted]
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging. [Deleted]
2808.2 Storage site. [Amended] Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated soil
lifts or other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval obtained from
the fire code official before transferring products to the site.
2808.3 Size of piles. [Amended] Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and 150
feet in length.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased where
a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes, but is not limited to, the
following:
1. Storage yard areas and materials-handling equipment selection, design and
arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and protection principles.
2. Factor that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan, and control of
the various factors shall be identified and implemented, including provisions for
monitoring the internal condition of the pile.
3. The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the public fire
department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire extinguishment
including a water supply and fire hydrants.
4. Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top of the piles
shall be established, identified and maintained.
5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of an effective
fire prevention maintenance program. Inspection logs shall be kept for three years.
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Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be installed in
accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be based upon the capabilities of the
installed fire protection system and features.
2808.7 Pile fire protection. [Amended] Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in
conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile. Combustible conveyor
systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler
system. Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to
60%moisture content and wet down burning/smoldering areas.
2808.9 Material-handling equipment. [Amended] All material-handling equipment operated by
an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved spark arrester.
Approved material-handling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged
material, wood fines and raw product during fire-fighting operations.
2808.11 Temperature control. [Added] The temperature shall be monitored and maintained as
specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. [Added] Piles shall be rotated when internal temperature
readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. [Added] New loads delivered to the facility shall
be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery. Material with temperature
exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the site. New loads shall comply with
the requirements of this chapter and be monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable. .
2808.12 Emergency Contact. [Added] The contact information of a responsible person or
persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the entrance to the facility
for responding units. The responsible party should be available to respond to the business in
emergency situation.
3208.3.1 Flue space protection. Flue spaces required by Table 3208.3 above the first tier of
storage in single-, double- or multiple-row rack storage installations shall be equipped with
approved protection devices. Devices shall be fabricated of 1/4"minimum thickness steel or other
approved material, and shall extend a minimum of 4 inches above the shelves or cross members
when in the mounted position. Such devices shall not be removed or modified.
4906.3 Requirements. [Amended] Hazardous vegetation and fuels a'round all applicable
buildings and structure shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws and regulations:
1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.
2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Section 1299
see guidance for implementation"General Guideline to Create Defensible Space").
3. California Government Code, Section 51182.
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4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter 1, Section 3.07.
5. Orange City Fire Department Guideline "Vegetation Management Guideline — Technical
Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."
4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. [Added] All new buildings to be
built or installed in a Wildfire Risk Area shall comply with the following:
1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official
prior to or concurrently with the approval of any tentative map.
2. Final fuel modification plans sha11 be submitted to and approved by the fire code official prior
to the issuance of a grading pernut.
3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel Modification Section of
Orange City Fire Department Guideline "Vegetation Management Guideline — Technical
Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."
4. The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of the fuel modification
in perpetuity.
5. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel
modification areas shall have prior approval from the fire code official.
6. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance with the approved
plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in the Fire Code.
5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. [Added] No person shall use or store any amount
of extremely hazardous substances (EHS), as defined in 40 CFR part 355.61, in excess of the
disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al.) in a residentially zoned or
any residentially developed property.
5004.12 Noncombustible floor. [Amended] Except for surfacing, floors of storage areas shall be
of noncombustible, liquid-tight construction.
5601.2.2 Sale and retail display or use. [Amended] Persons shall not construct a retail display
nor offer for sale explosives, explosive materials or fireworks on highways, sidewalks, public
property or in Group A or E occupancies. Exception: Fireworks in accordance with California
Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6, see Section 5608. The storage, use, sale,
possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G(commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks
1.3G is prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Fireworks in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
Chapter 6, see Section 5608.
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2. Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display
when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator
5601.7 Seizure. [Amended] The fire code official shall have the authority to seize, take, and
remove all fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions
of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6.
5608.1 General. [Amended] Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a proximate
audience and pyrotechnic special effects in motion picture, television, theatrical and group
entertainment productions shall comply with California Code of Regulations,Title 19,Division 1,
Chapter 6 Fireworks,the Orange City Fire Department Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays,
with the conditions of the permit as approved by the fire code official and this section.
5608.2 Firing. [Added] All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.
Section 5608.3 Application for Permit. [Added] The fire code official shall be provided a
diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks
are to be discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size, the location of all
buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which the audience will be
restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone line, or other overhead
obstructions..
5701.1.1 On-Demand Mobile Fueling. [Added] On-demand mobile fueling of Class I,II, and
III liquids into the fuel tanks of vehicles is prohibited.
5704.2.9.6.1 Location where above-ground tanks are prohibited. [Amended] Above-ground
tanks shall be prohibited except for the following locations:
1. M-1 or M-2 zones as established by the Planning Division of the City of Orange Community
Development Department, and
2. As approved by the fire code official.
5704.2.11 Underground tanks. [Amended] Underground storage of flammable and combustible
liquids in tanks shall comply with Section 5704.2 and Sections 5704.2.11.1 through 5704.2.11.4.2,
the applicable Sections of Chapter 50, and California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Ch. 6.7.
Section 5707 On-Demand Mobile Fueling Operations [Deleted]
Section 5801.1 Scope. [Amended] The storage and use of flammable gases and flammable
cryogenic fluids shall be in accordance with this chapter, NFPA 2 and NFPA 55. Compressed
gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 and cryogenic fluids shall also comply with Chapter 55.
Flammable cryogenic fluids shall comply with Section 5806. Hydrogen motor fuel-dispensing
stations and repair garages and their associated above-ground hydrogen storage systems shall also
be designed,constructed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 23.Mobile fueling of gaseous
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and liquid hydrogen, compressed natural gas (CNG),and liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the fuel
tanks of vehicles is prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Gases used as refrigerants in refrigeration systems (see Section 605).
2. Liquefied petroleum gases and natural gases regulated by Chapter 61.
3. Fuel-gas systems and appliances regulated under the California Mechanical Code and
the California Plumbing Code other than gaseous hydrogen systems and appliances.
4. Pyrophoric gases in accordance with Chapter 64.
Sectio n 5809 Mobile Gaseous Fueling of Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles [Deleted]
6004.2.2.7 Treatment Systems. [Amended] The exhaust ventilation from gas cabinets,exhausted
enclosures and gas rooms, and local exhaust systems required in Sections 6004.2.2.4 and
6004.2.2.5 shall be directed to a treatment system. The treatment system shall be utilized to handle
the accidental release of gas and to process exhaust ventilation. The treatment system shall be
designed in accordance with Sections 6004.2.2.7.1 through 6004.2.2.7.5 and Chapter 5 of the
California Mechanical Code.
Exceptions:
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1. Highly toxic and toxic gases — storage/use. Treatment systems are not required for
toxic gases supplied by cylinders or portable tanks not exceeding 1,700 pounds (772
kg) where all of the following controls are provided:
1.1 A listed or approved gas detection system with a sensing interval not exceeding 5
minutes.
1.2 A listed and approved automatic-closing fail-safe valve located immediately
adjacent to cylinder valves. The fail-safe valve shall close when gas is detected at
the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas detection system monitoring the
exhaust system at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure,
ventilated enclosure or gas room. The gas detection system shall comply with
Section 6004.2.2.10.
Chapter 80 Referenced Standards NFPA 13,2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of
Sprinkler Systems
6.7.3 [Amended] The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 1/2" inlets. The location shall be
approved and be no more than 40 feet from a fire hydrant, and at least 40 feet from the building it
supplies unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of
inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water purveyor, it may be
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installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted "OSHA
safety red." Four 2 1/2" inlets shall be provided when the automatic fire sprinkler system design
including system-supplied fire hose stream demand)requires 500 gpm or greater.
8.3.3.1 [Amended] When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undeternuned use
Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type
shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the
time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the
following:
1. Quick-response type as defined in 3.6.4.8
2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5
3. Quick response CMSA sprinklers
4. ESFR sprinklers
5. Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems
equipped with standard-response sprinklers
6. Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in
existing light hazard systems
11.1.1.1 [Added] When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other
than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less
than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design
area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d) curve "G". Use
is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler
plan is submitted. Where a subsequent use or occupancy requires a system with greater capability,
it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the
new use or occupancy.
NFPA 13D 2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and
Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
7.1.2 [Amended] The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed
unless supervised by a central station,proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
NFPA 14,2016 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
7.3.1.1 [Amended] Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and sha11 be
located not less than 18 inches or more than 24 inches above the finished floor. Class II Standpipe
hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet
above the finished floor. .
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NFPA 24,2016 Edition,Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances
6.2.8.1 [Added] All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted
OSHA red.
Exceptions:
1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the building may
be left unpainted.
6.2.9 [Amended] All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be
arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:
1. A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 feet from the building.
1.1 For buildings less than 40 feet(12 m)in height,a post indicator valve shall be permitted to
be installed closer than 40 feet but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall
facing the post indicator valve.
2. A wall post indicator valve.
3. An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4.
4. A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 feet from the building.
4.1 For buildings less than 40 feet in height, a backflow preventer with at least one indicating
valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 feet but at least as far from the
building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
5. Control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior.
6. Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior.
10.1.5 [Added] All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150,Method
A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose, 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends
of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2 inch
wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings
10.4.1.1 Coatings. [Amended] All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated
with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material after installation.
Exception: [Added] Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
10.4.1.1.1 [Added] All bolts used in pipe joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
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10.4.3.1 [Amended]Private fire service mains supplying fire protection systems within the building
shal be permitted to extend no more than 24 inches, as measured from the outside of the building,
under the building to the riser location.
10.4.3.2 [Amended] Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the
pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of
the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building
foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall
comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.
Appendices D,E, F, G, H, I,J, K,L, M and N. [Deleted]
SECTION II:
Severability — Should any sentence, section clause, part or provision of this ordinance be
declared invalid,the same shall not affect the validity of'the ordinance as a whole or any other part
thereof.
SECTION III:
Savings Clause—Neither the adoption of this ordinance nor the amendment hereby of any
other ordinance ofthis City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances,
which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof,nor to be construed as a waiver
of any license or penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof. The provisions
of this ordinance, insofar as they are substantially the same as ordinance provisions previously
adopted by the City related to the same subject matter, shall be constructed as restatements and
continuations, and not as new enachnents.
SECTION IV:
References to Prior Code —Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City
forms, documents and regulations to the chapters and sections of former adopted Orange Fire
Codes shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions within the 2019 Orange Fire
Code. Ordinance 09-19 of the City of Orange and all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby superseded and expressly repealed.
SECTION V:
A suminary 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 meetings at which this Ordinance is to be adopted. A summary of this Ordinance shall
also be published once within fifteen (15) days after this Ordinance's passage in a newspaper of
general circulation, published, and circulated in the City Council members voting for and against
the Ordinance in accordance with Government Code Section 36933. This Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage.
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ADOPTED this 12th day of November 2019.
Mark A. urphy, Mayor, City o Oran
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF ORANGE
I, PAMELA COLEMAN, 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
8th day of October 2019, and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council duly held on
the 12th day of November 2019, was duly passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:COIJNCILMEMBERS: Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco
NOES:COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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