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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From:
Larry R. Pitzer
Subject:
Adoption of Ordinance to
Amend Chapter 15.16 of
the San Bernardino Municipal
Code to Adopt the California Fire
Code
Dept:
Fire
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Date: 5-3-99
Recommended Motion:
That said ordinance be laid over for final adoption.
Supporting data attached: Yes
Phone: (909) 384-5388
Ward: All
Contact person: Dan Dickerson
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: None
Source: (Acct. No)
(Acct. Descriotion)
Finance:
Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL
ACTION
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT
Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15.16 of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code to Adopt the 1998 California Fire Code.
BACKGROUND
California Administrative Code Title 24 mandates the Chief of the City Fire
Department to enforce within this jurisdiction the California Code of
Regulations relating to Fire and Panic safety. The 1998 California Fire Code
is compatible with this standard, and incorporates by adoption the 1997
edition of the Uniform Fire Code of the International Fire Code Institute
with necessary California amendments.
State Fire regulations are updated every three years with recent changes
incorporated. The adoption of the 1998 California Fire Code is an integral
part of the Fire Department Fire Prevention Program. This adoption will
bring our Municipal Codes up to date in order to comply with state law. This
adoption is necessary in order to be compatible with local building code
adoptions. The effective date of this code has been set by the Building
Standards Commission for July 1, 1999. The adoption of this code as part of
the City's Municipal Code provides for local enforcement and
administration.
The California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958 provides that local
jurisdictions may make amendments to the building standards contained in
the 1998 California Fire Code, based on express findings that such
modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological,
or topographical conditions. Section 1 of the Ordinance provides findings
for the amendments found in Section 2. These findings provide clarification
as to the necessity of the amendments.
Most of the amendments noted in Section 2 have been adopted in prior years
and thus are not new to the Municipal Code. Some minor changes were
made to update the language. The following sections are new to the
Municipal Code:
15.16.070- Construction completed without a permit. This section will
bring the fire code in alignment with the Building Code.
15.16.095- Permits issued in error. Adds a mechanism to revoke a permit
issued in error or in violation of the code.
15.16.150- Fire Extinguishing Systems. Clarifies requirements for Fire
Department Connections and Post Indicator Valves.
15.16.165- 15.16.170- 15.16.175 Existing Group R Occupancies. These
sections are currently being enforced under the existing fire code. This
language is clarifying a new section in the 1998 California Fire Code. .
15.16.200- Tire Storage. Modifies San Bernardino City codes to meet the
current specifications of San Bernardino County codes.
15.16.240- Permits for Carnivals and Fairs. Clarifies the permit process.
15.16.245- Use and Handling of Compressed Gasses. Restricts the use of
portable LPG tanks inside of buildings.
15.16.255- Seizure of Illegal Fireworks. Clarifies a new section in the
California Fire Code.
15.16.260- Dikes areas for Aboveground Tanks. Clarifies the distance of
dikes around aboveground tanks.
15.16.265- Tank Locations. Clarifies separation of Class I and II
flammable liquids.
15.16.270- LP Gas, Permits, Plans and Records. Requires the installer to
submit plans for commercial installations in excess of 125 gallons.
15.16.275- LP Gases. Clarifies to allow portable LPG use during
construction.
15.16.290- Modifications Fire Flow. Deletes Section 3.1 modifying fire
flow.
15.16.300- Bail Schedule. Modified to bring in alignment with Municipal
Code Section 1.12.010.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDED MOTION
That further reading of the Ordinance be waived and that said ordinance be
laid over for final adoption.
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ORDINANCE NO.
3 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING THE
4 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (1998), WITH APPENDICES, AND INCORPORATING BY
5 REFERENCE THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE INSTITUTE WITH NECESSARY CALIFORNL-\
6 Al"IENDMENTS, TOGETHER WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
7 TITLE 24, AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS (1997).
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THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAl'!
BERNARDINO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Findings. The Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino do hereby find and declare pursuant to California Health and Safety
Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, and 17958.7 the following:
a. Adverse climate conditions increase the likelihood of fire. Minor fires can
rapidly spread to large ones due to extreme heat, frequent periods of drought, low
humidity, and yearly winds (Santa Ana), which have been recorded to reach gusts
in excess of 90 miles per hour.
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b. Wood shingles and wood shakes present extreme adverse fire conditions due
to close proximity of buildings.
c. Slopes within the city from gradual to in excess of 30% in the northern
sections, natural vegetation from grass to thick chaparral (including manzanita and
chamois), and elevation changes including foothills with a wildland interface area
increase the danger from fire. Increased development has created additional
vehicular traffic on surface streets, freeways bisect the City at the north end and
west end, and a freeway borders the City of the south end. Flood Control
channels, railways, natural streams and the Santa Ana river also impede responses
within the city limits. The rapid increase in single family dwellings and industrial
buildings has created many new streets, creating some dead-end streets, additional
traffic signals have been installed, all of which increase the response time of fire
apparatus, thereby creating a greater risk of life and property from fire.
d. Due to the fluctuating state-wide water supply, water for suppression of
large fires can be in short demand.
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e. The City has within its boundary potentially active seismic hazards.
Seismic Activity within the City occurs and a fire potential exists with these active
faults. Existing structures and planned new development are at serious risk from
these faults.
f. Due to these local climatic, geological and topographical conditions,
there is an express need for changes and modifications in the 1998 edition of the
California Fire Code.
Section 2. San Bernardino Municipal Code, Chapter 15.16 is amended to read as
follows:
"15.16.010 Citation.
The Ordinance codified in this chapter and the code and standards adopted by
reference in Section 15.16.020 shall be known as the California Fire Code.
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The 1998 Edition of the "California Fire Code" together with the California Code
15 of Regulations, Title 24, and Appendices I-A, I-B, I-C, II-A, II-B, II-C, II-D, II-E,
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A, VI-A, VI-B, VI-C, VI-D, VI-E, VI-F, VI-G, VI-H, VI-I inclusive, and the 1997
17 edition of the Uniform Fire Code Standards with amendments as compiled and
18 romulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials and Western
ire Chiefs Association, and as modified by this chapter, and the National Fire
19 rotection Association Standard 13 for the installation of sprinkler systems, in its
20 ntirety, are adopted by this reference and incorporated in the Municipal Code of
he City of San Bernardino. The provisions of the California Fire Code, and
21 niform Fire Code Standards shall apply to all areas within the jurisdiction of the
22 ity of San Bernardino. One copy of the 1998 Edition of the California Fire Code,
. ncluding California Amendments and Appendices, and one copy of the Uniform
23 ire Code Standards are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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5.16.030 Definitions.
Whenever "jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall mean
the City of San Bernardino.
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The following sections and provisions of the California Fire Code, (1998 Edition)
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Whenever "chief' is used in the California Fire Code it shall mean the Chief
of the Fire Department of the City of San Bernardino, hereinafter called
"Fire Chief'.
Whenever "corporation counsel" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall
mean the City Attorney of the City of San Bernardino.
Whenever "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used in the California
Fire Code, it shall mean "Fire Marshal" or "Fire Prevention Engineer".
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101.5.1 Cost Recovery.
1. Fire suppression, investigation, rescue or emergency medical costs are
ecoverable in accordance with California Health and Safety Code, Sections 13009
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Any person who negligently or intentionally, or in violation of the law causes
emergency response is liable for the costs of securing such emergency. This
hall include but not be limited to situations such as false alarms, traffic accidents,
ire watch, or spills of toxic or flammable fluid or chemicals. Expenses incurred
y the Fire Department for securing such emergency situation shall constitute a
ebt of such persons and is collectable by the Fire Chief in the same manner as in
e case of any obligation under contract, expressed or implied.
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15.16.050 Applicant Appeals
Section 103.1.4.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
103.1.4.1. The applicant may appeal the Fire Chiefs denial, suspension or
revocation of a permit or hislher interpretation of this code to the Mayor and
Common Council within ten days from the date of notice of the decision. The
Mayor and Common Council shall render its decision and findings in writing to the
Fire Chief with a duplicate copy to the applicant.
103.1.4.1.1 When appeals are filed, a processing fee in an amount established by
resolution of the Mayor and Common Council shall be paid by the applicant to
research and process the appeal. The fee shall be paid to the Fire Department.
FINDINGS: A,8,C,O,e,F APPLY
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15.16.055 Authority for Enforcement.
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15 Section 103.2.1.1 General. The Fire Chief shall be responsible for the
administration and enforcement of this code. Under his direction, the Fire
16 Department shall enforce all ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the city of
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1 4. The installation and maintenance of all automatic and manual fire alarm and
extinguishing appliances, systems and equipment.
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and in buildings, structures, and other property, including those under
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7. The means and adequacy of each exit in the event of fire, from factories,
9 schools, hotels, lodging houses, asylums, hospitals, churches, halls, theaters,
amphitheaters, and all other places in which people work, live or congregate
from time to time for any purpose.
8. The investigation of the cause, ongm and circumstances of fire and
unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
FINDINGS: A.B,C,D.E.F APPLY
15.16.060 Fire Prevention Bureau Personnel and Police.
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103.2.1.2. The chief and members of the fire prevention bureau shall have the
18 powers of a peace officer as defined in Section 830.37 of the Penal Code, in
19 erfonning their duties under this code.
20 t is the duty of, and the following persons are hereby authorized to enforce the
21 rovisions of this code and make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:
22 I. Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal, Battalion Chiefs, Fire Investigators,
23 Captains, Engineers, Firefighters, Firefighter/Paramedic, and Fire Prevention
Officers.
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When requested to do so by the Fire Chief, the Chief of Police is authorized to
assign such available police officers as necessary to assist the fire department in
enforcing the provisions of this code.
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15.16.061 Commencement of Proceedings.
Whenever the Fire Chief or hislher designated representative reasonably believes a
violation of the California Fire Code exists, he/she shall commence abatement
proceedings in accordance with Chapter 8.30 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code. All hearings shall be conducted by the Fire Chief or hislher designee
("Hearing Officer"). The Hearing Officer may hear matters pertaining to both
California Fire Code violations and/or public nuisance violations as enumerated in
Section 8.30.010. (Ord. MC-IOI5, 1-26-98)
15.16.062 Emergency Abatement/Closure Procedure
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Not withstanding any other provision of this Chapter with reference to the
Abatement of California Fire Code violations, whenever the Fire Chief or
his/her duly authorized representative determines that property, a building or
structure is structurally unsafe, or constitutes a fire hazard, or endangers the
life, health, property or safety of the public or its occupants, and such
condition constitutes an immediate hazard or danger, he or she shall,
immediately and forthwith abate the existing public nuisance, including but
not limited to the closure of the property.
In lieu of the summary abatement hearing procedures for Dangerous
Buildings in Section 15.28.140, the Fire Chief or his/her duly authorized
representative shall mail, immediately after such emergency
abatement/closure, a Notice of Hearing to the owners of the real property
upon which the structure is located. Notice shall be mailed to the address as
ascertained from title company records, the latest assessment roll of the
County Assessor, or ifno address is so shown, to the address of the property
as such address may be known by the Fire Chief or duly authorize
representative. Such notice shall contain the following information:
1) that a Hearing has been scheduled within twenty (20) days of such
emergence abatement/closure action before the Fire Chief or his/her
designee ("Hearing Officer") with the date, time and location of such
Hearing;
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that emergency action was taken with regards to the property;
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the reason why he/she has taken the action.
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At the hearing, the Hearing Officer shall consider all relevant evidence,
including, but not limited to, applicable staff reports. He or she shall give
any interested person a reasonable opportunity to be heard in conjunction
therewith. Based upon the evidence so presented, the Hearing Officer shall
determine whether the emergency action was warranted. The hearing shall
not be conducted according to formal rules of evidence or procedure, but
shall be conducted in a manner generally complying with the Administrative
Procedure Act at Government Code Section 11370, et seq.
The expense of the abatement shall be itemized and after a hearing, notice of
which is given in substantial compliance with Section 8.30.040, relating to
the emergence nature of the abatement and the expenses incurred constitute
a special assessment and lien against the abated parcel as set forth in
Sections 8.30.110, 8.30.120 and 8.30.130.
15.16.065 Inspections & Inspection Fees.
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19 103.3.1.1. Authority to inspect. The fire prevention bureau shall inspect, as
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ppliances designated by the Fire Chief for the purpose of ascertaining and causing
21 0 be corrected any conditions which would reasonably tend to cause fire or
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d of any other law or standard affecting fire, life and health safety.
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103.3.1.1.1 Inspection Fees. A fee shall be charged for the following types of
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4 1. Any activity or operation not specifically described in other permits, which is
likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or property.
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Buildings used for educational purposes through 12th grade by 50 or more
persons for more than 12 hours per week or for more than 4 hours in one day.
Any nonresidential building used for day care (more than 6 persons/children).
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above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
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Protective Social Care Facilities
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19 1. Nurseries for full time care of children under the age of 6. Hospitals,
20 sanitariums, nursing homes with non-ambulatory guests and similar buildings.
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7 1. Mental hospitals, mental sanitariums, jails, prisons, reformatories, and buildings
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e amount of the fee for each type of inspection shall be established by
esolutions of the Mayor and Common Council.
103.3.1.1.2 Routine Inspection F ees- An inspection fee may be charged for Fire
epartment routine inspections and re-inspections of property to cover the costs of
uch inspections. The amount of the inspection fee shall be established by
esolution of the Mayor and Common Council.
The property owner/occupant charged the inspection fee may request the Fire
Marshal and/or the Fire Chief to review the imposition or the amount of the fee.
The request shall be made in writing, within 15 days from the date of the first
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written notice of such fee being due and payable. The decision of the Fire
Marshal and/or Fire Chief shall be final and conclusive in the absence of an
appeal to the Mayor and common Council pursuant to Section 2.64 of the San
Bernardino Municipal Code.
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6 15.16.070 New Construction and Alterations.
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103.3.2.1.1 Approval and Inspection Fees. A fee will be charged for permits, plan
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11 Department approval. The amount of the fee shall be based on the City of San
Bernardino Developmental Services Schedule of Fees for Plan Check and
12 Building Fees for Residential and Commercial Construction.
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103.3.2.1.2 Investigation Fees: Work without a Permit. Whenever any work for
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15 obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be
issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be
16 collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation
17 fee shall be equal to the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such
investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other
18 rovisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law. The Fire Marshal
19 may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected. The Fire Marshal may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent
20 of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
21 accordance with this code. The Fire Marshal may authorize refunding of not more
han 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for
22 hich a plan review fee has been paid, is withdrawn or canceled before any plan
23 eviewing is done. The Fire Marshal shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid
xcept on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days
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15.16.080 Stopping Uses and Evacuation.
Section 103.4.1.3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
103.4.1.3 Stopping uses, evacuation. The Fire Chief is authorized to order an
operation or use stopped or the evacuation of any premises, building or vehicle, or
portion thereof, which is a fire, life or health hazard.
FINDINGS: A.B.C.O.E.F APPLY
15.16.085 Failure to Comply.
Section 103.4.3.1 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding the following:
21 103.4.3.1.1: Failure to comply with any order or notice issued by the Fire Chief or
22 is representative pursuant to article 103.4.3 of the California Fire Code shall be a
isdemeanor, which upon conviction thereof is punishable in accordance with the
23 rovisions of Section. 1.12.010 (A) and 1.12.020 of the San Bernardino Municipal
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3 105.2.1.1 Fees. A fee will be charged for all permits required in Section 105.8 of
4 this code. Charges shall be established by Resolution of the Mayor and Common
Council.
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7 15.16.095 Revocation of Permits.
8 Section 105.7 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
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It is used for a location other than that for which it was issued.
Any of the conditions or limitations set forth in the permit or certificate have
been violated.
The permittee fails, refuses or neglects to comply with any order or notice duly
served upon him under the provisions of this code within the time period
provided therein.
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There has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in
the application or plans on which the permit or application was based.
The permit was issued in error or in violation of an ordinance, regulation or this
code.
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ection 202-A of the California Fire Code is amended by adding the following
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Section 207-F of the California Fire Code is amended by adding the following
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FIRE WATCH is a method of safeguarding property when any condition or
8 violation of this code has caused an endangerment to property and lives. The
9 method shall be approved by the Fire Chief.
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12 Section 207-F of the California Fire Code is amended by amending the definition
of "Fireworks" to read as follows:
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or any substance or combination of substances, or device prepared for the purpose
15 of a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation,
16 and shall include blank cartridges, toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes, or toy guns
in which explosives are used, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles,
17 daygo bombs, sparklers, or other devices of like construction and any devices
18 containing an explosive substance, except that the term "Fireworks" shall not
include auto flares, paper caps containing not in excess of 0.25 grain of explosive
19 ontent per cap or toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices for use of such
20 aps, the sale and use of which shall be permitted at all times. "Safe and Sane
ireworks" as defined in Section 12529 of the Health and Safety Code of the State
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25 ection 209-H of the California Fire Code is amended by adding the following
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1 HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA is land which is covered with grass, grain brush or
2 forest, whether privately or publicly owned, which is so situated or is of such
inaccessible location that fire originating upon such land would present an
3 abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in great and unusual
4 damage through fire or resulting erosion. Such areas are designated as follows:
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That area within the City lying north of a line extending Easterly from the West
City limits to the East City limits and bounded on the South side by streets and
highways as follows:
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8 Barstow Freeway from West City limits to the intersection of Palm Avenue
and the Barstow Freeway; Northerly from the Barstow Freeway on Palm
9 Avenue to Kendall Drive; Easterly on Kendall Drive to 40th Street and
10 transition Easterly from the intersection of Kendall Drive and 40th Street; on
40th Street; and continue Easterly to Mountain Avenue; from the intersection
11 of 40th Street and Mountain Avenue; Southerly on Mountain Avenue to 39th
12 Street; Easterly on 39th Street to Del Rosa Avenue; Southerly from the
intersection of 39th Street to Marshall Boulevard; Easterly from the
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14 Boulevard; Marshall Boulevard to Victoria Avenue; Victoria Avenue to
Piedmont Drive; Piedmont Drive East to Diablo Drive; Diablo Drive East to
15 EI Toro Street; EI Toro Street extending East to Highway 330; Highway 330
16 South to Highland Avenue; thence East and South-easterly along the
centerline of Highland Avenue to the centerline of Church Street.
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Avenue; Pacific Street West to Perris Hill Park Road; Perris Hill Park Road
19 North in a line to intersect Highland Avenue; Highland Avenue East to Del
20 Rosa Avenue; Del Rosa Avenue South to Pacific Street.
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22 Kendall Drive; Kendall Drive East to 40th Street; 40th Street East to Electric
venue; Electric Avenue South to Thompson Place; Thompson Place West to
ayfield Avenue; Mayfield Avenue South to 36th Street; 36th Street West to
24 'F" Street; "F" Street South to 33,d Street; 33,d Street West to "H" Street'
'H" Street South to Marshall Boulevard; Marshall Boulevard West in a line
25 0 intersect Cajon Boulevard; Cajon Boulevard West to University
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'orth to Morgan Road; Morgan Road East to Little Mountain Drive; Little
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publicly or privately owned, which the Fire Chief of the Fire Department
3 determines to be so situated or so inaccessible that fire upon said land could
4 present an abnormally difficult task of fire suppression. Such additional land
areas shall be designated on a map available to the public and maintained by
5 the Fire Department at the Central Fire Station, 200 East Third Street, San
6 Bernardino. The Fire Chief shall provide a written description of the
boundaries of any additional land area to the City Clerk who shall provide for
7 publication of notice thereof pursuant to the provisions of California
8 Government Code 6061 (MC-I023, 5-18-98; Ord. MC-984, 11-4-96)
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or brass, woven galvanized wire mesh, nineteen gauge minimum or three-eighths
14 inch minimum to one-half inch maximum openings, mounted in or over all outside
15 flue openings in a vertical or near vertical post, adequately supported to prevent
movement and to be visible from the ground.
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'ndividual in control of emergency access roadways and streets in private
evelopments shall paint curbs red and label in six inch by one-half inch white
etters "NO PARKING-FIRE LANE" every twenty-feet where parking is not
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Section 901.4.3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
901.4.3 Fire protection equipment and fire hydrants. Fire hydrants on private
property shall have a designated no parking zone identified by a red painted curb,
beam, or stripe at least eight inches wide and fifteen feet in each direction from the
hydrant with white color painted six inch by one-half inch letters stating "NO
PARKING" on both sides of the hydrant.
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15 constructed. The access roadway shall be extended to within one hundred
16 fifty(ISO) feet of, and shall give reasonable access to, all portions of the exterior
walls of the first story of any building. An access road shall be provided within
17 fifty (50) feet of all multiple story buildings or when the natural grade between the
18 access road and building is in excess of thirty (30%). Where the access roadway
cannot be provided, an approved fire protection system or systems shall be
19 rovided as required and approved by the Fire Chief. Access door(s) shall be
20 rovided at near ground level for firefighting purposes in accordance with the
alifornia Building Standards Code. There shall be at least one door not less than
21 3) feet in width and not less than six (6) feet eight (8) inches in height in each one
22 undred (100) lineal feet or major fraction thereof of the exterior wall which faces
he access roadway. Metal roll-up doors are not acceptable for such purposes.
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y the Fire Chief that access by a single road might be impaired by vehicle
25 ongestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit
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13 borne by the owner of the roadway. In the case of an obstructing vehicle or object,
the expense is to be borne by the owner of said vehicle or object.
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maintain all roadways in a condition that will support the imposed loads of
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21 Section 1001.10 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
22 1001.10 Fire Appliances. The Chief is authorized to designate the type and
23 umber of fire appliances to be installed and maintained in and upon all buildings
24 d premises in the jurisdiction. This designation shall be based on the relative
everity of probable fire, including the rapidity with which it could spread. Such
25 ppliances shall be of a type suitable for the probable class of fire associated with
26 uch building or premises and shall have the approval of the Chief.
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5 building and/or system at least 1 fire department connection and post indicator
6 valve shall be installed in an approved location at least 40' from the building.
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Section 1003.2.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1003.2.1 General. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed
throughout all occupancies as set forth in this section. This section shall apply to
the following:
The existing building square footage is increased to exceed 5000 or the
existing square footage is 5,000 or more and any additional square footage or
appendage is added.
2. The existing building exceeds 5000 square feet and the cumulative
amount of remodeling, rehabilitation or repairs exceed 50% or more of the total
floor area of the building.
In buildings that exceed 5000 square feet which have been vacant for a period
of 365 days.
Buildings which exceed 5000 square feet and have a change in occupancy
classification.
Buildings which have had an occupancy change and exceed the maximum
allowable square footage per occupancy type as set forth in the California
Building Standards Code, Chapter 9.
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uildings. A clear unattached space of not less than (10) feet shall define separate
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installed in Group A Occupancies which have more than 5000 square feet (465
5 m2) of floor area which can be used for exhibition or display purposes.
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11 Fire Alarm system in accordance with Section 1007.2.9 and Chapter 35 of the
California Building Standards Code.
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16 1007.2.9.2.3 Power Source. In Group R Occupancies, single station smoke
detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring, provided that
such wiring is served from a commercial source. The wiring shall be permanent
and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent
rotection.
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24 hall be installed/mounted as prescribed in California Building Standards Code,
hapter 310.
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plans for operations within this Section. Fees for such permits will be established
4 by Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council.
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7 Section 1102.3.5 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
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1102.4.2 Location. Recreational fires shall not be conducted in the area of the City
defined as a "Hazardous Fire Area" or within 25 feet of a structure or combustible
materials, unless contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions which could cause a fire
16 to spread to within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
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ection:
1103.1.1 Abatement. In the event that abatement is not performed as required in
his section, the Fire Chief may cause such abatement by giving notice to the
wner of the property upon which such conditions exists to correct such condition.
f the owner fails to correct such prohibited condition, the Fire Chief may cause the
24 ame to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property
pon which such condition exists, in accordance with Chapter 8.18 of the San
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4 exceeding 2,500 square feet of continuous area. Piles shall not exceed 25,000
cubic feet in volume or 10 feet in height
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Section 1109.7 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys. Each chimney used in conjunction with any
fIreplace or any heating appliance in which solid or liquid fuels are used shall be
maintained with an approved spark arrester. An approved spark arrester shall
mean a device constructed of stainless steel, aluminum, copper, or brass, woven
galvanized wire mesh, nineteen gauge minimum or three-eighths inch minimum to
one-half inch maximum openings, mounted in or over all outside flue openings in a
vertical or near vertical position, adequately supported to prevent movement and to
be visible from the ground.
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15.16.210 Requirements for Use of Candles and Other Open Flame Decorative
Devices.
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open-flame devices shall not be used in places of assembly or in drinking or dining
20 stablishments unless approved by the Chief, in accordance with Section 1109.8
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2 having any property, or materials on a property damaged by fire, when access by
the public is possible, shall secure the property by boarding up all openings,
3 fencing, barricading or other appropriate measures within ten (10) days of notice
4 by the Fire Department.
5 Within thirty (30) days after written notice to do so has been served, all debris
6 and/or damaged materials shall be removed from the property and proof furnished
that contractual arrangements have been made for demolition, replacement or
7 repair of all fire damaged structures remaining on property involved in the fire.
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1302.3 False Alarms. False alarms shall not be given signaled or transmitted or
12 caused or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner. Failure to !
13 comply with this Section will result in penalties charged as prescribed in Section
101.5 (Liabilities) of the California Fire Code.
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Section 1303.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1303.1 General. Emergency plans, staff training and fire drills shall be provided in
ccordance with Section 1303. All plans and procedures shall be submitted to the
ire Department for approval. See also Appendix I-B
5.16.230 Use of Candles and Other Open Flame Devices in Places of
ssembly
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devices shall not be used in places of assembly or in drinking or dining
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9 Section 2501.18 Standby Personnel. Whenever, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, it
is essential for public safety in any place of public assembly or any other place
10 where people congregate, due to the number of persons, or the nature of the
11 performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee
shall reimburse the Fire Department for one or more qualified persons as required
12 and approved by the Fire Chief to be on duty at such place. Such individuals shall
13 be subject to the Fire Chiefs orders at all times when so employed and shall
remain on duty during the time such places are open to the public, or when such
14 activity is being conducted. Before each performance or the start of such activity,
15 said personnel shall inspect the required fire appliances provided to determine that
such devices are in proper place and in good working order and inspect exits and
16 aisles to ensure such passageways are clear and adequate, and shall keep diligent
17 watch for any safety violations during the time such place is open to the public or
such activity is being conducted and take prompt measures for correcting problems
18 at may occur. Such individuals shall not be required or permitted, while on duty,
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5 15.16.250 Permits for Fireworks.
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7801.3 Permits. Except as provided by this code or the San Bernardino Municipal
8 code, it shall be unlawful for any person to store, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell
9 at retail or use or explode any firework; provided that the Fire Chief shall have
power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of permits for
10 supervised public display of fireworks by a public agency, fair association,
11 amusement park, other organization , or for the use of fireworks by artisans in
pursuit of their trade. Every such use of display shall be handled by a competent
12 operator approved by the Fire Chief or his designated representative. Such
13 fireworks shall be handled in a manner not hazardous to property or to endanger
any person.
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o seize, take, remove or cause to be removed, at the expense of the owner, all
20 stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored or held in violation of
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23 15.16.260 Diked areas
24 ection 7902.2.8.3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
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902.2.8.3.9 Distance. The distance between the inside of any dike and the shell of
26 ny tank not over 30 feet in diameter shall be not less than 5 feet. For tanks over
27 0 feet in diameter, the distance shall be not less than 10 feet.
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Section 7904.2.5.4.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
7904.2.5.4.1 General. Tanks containing Class I and II liquids shall be kept outside
of and at least 50 feet from buildings, property lines, and combustible storage.
Additional distance shall be provided when necessary to ensure that vehicles,
equipment and containers being filled directly from such tanks will be not less than
50 feet from structures, haystacks and other combustible storage.
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15.16.270 LP-Gas permits, Plans and Records
Section 8202.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to add as follows:
8202.1.1 Permits and Plans. When a commercial installation is 125-gallon
aggregate water capacity or greater, the installer shall submit plans for such
installation.
15.16.275 Installation of Equipment-Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Section 8203.2.1.3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
8203.2.1.3 Construction and temporary heating. Portable containers are allowed to
be used in buildings or areas of buildings undergoing construction.
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Public Safety) and Title 24 (Building Standards).
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26 ection 9003n.2. National Fire Protection Association. All volumes and
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4 APPENDIX I1-F PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS OUTSIDE
BUILDINGS
Appendix II-F Sections 4 and 5 of the California Fire Code are amended to read as
follows:
Section 4.3 Size. Primary tanks shall not exceed a 6,000 gallon individual or
18,000 gallon aggregate capacity. Any above ground tank requires a minimum of
1,500 g.p.m. fire flow on site. Refer to Table A-II-F-l.
Section 4.3.1 Size-Airport Use Only. Primary tanks shall not exceed 12,000 gallon
individual or 48,000 gallon aggregate capacity. Any above ground tank requires a
minimum of 1,500 g.p.m. fire flow on site. Refer to Table A-II-F-2.
Section 5.2. Secondary Containment. Protected aboveground tanks shall be
provided with secondary containment that is a component of the listed protected
aboveground tank. The method of monitoring shall be in accordance with Section
8003.1.3.3. Enclosed secondary containment shall be provided with emergency
venting.
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be less than 1000 gallons per minute in the Foothill Fire Zone Overlay District,
Zones A, B, C.
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1 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING THE
2 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (1998), WITH APPENDICES, AND INCORPORATING BY
3 REFERENCE THE 1997 EDmON OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE INSTITUTE WITH NECESSARY CALIFORNIA
4 AMENDMENTS, TOGETHER WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 24, AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS (1997).
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the
Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting
thereof, held on the day of , 1999, by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes
Nays
Abstain
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17 The forgoing ordinance is hereby approved this
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