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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: TROY BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KURT CHRISTENSON, FAICP, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC, AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
DATE: APRIL 3, 2017
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADOPTION OF THE 2017 EDITION OF THE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FIRE CODE.
SUMMARY:
On January 24, 2017, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, acting as the governing board
for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of the County of Los Angeles (District), adopted
amendments to the Los Angeles County Code, Title 32 and adopted Title 32 as the Fire Code for the
District, effective March 1, 2017. The 2017 Los Angeles County Fire Code is the approved fire
prevention code for the Consolidated Fire Protection District and, effective March 1, 2017, will apply
to, and be enforced in, all areas within the jurisdiction of the District including the City of Azusa.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1)Waive further reading, read by title only, introduce proposed Ordinance No. 2017-O1 and set
the public hearing for April 17, 2017.
DISCCUSSION:
The proposed ordinance will amend Section 30-36 of the Azusa Municipal Code by adopting by
reference the 2017 Edition of the of Los Angeles County Fire Code which incorporates the new 2016
Edition of the California Fire Code. As with previous editions of the Los Angeles County Fire Code,
the 2017 edition contains amendments that require more restrictive building standards than those
found in the current edition of the California Fire Code. California law requires building standards
adopted by local jurisdictions that are more restrictive than those adopted by the State to be enacted
by ordinance within 180 days after the State adopts and publishes the California Building and Fire
Code. The California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7 authorize the Fire District to adopt
such standards but require ratification by the legislative body where the standards will apply.
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
Date: 4/3/2017
Ordnance Regarding LA County Fire Code
April 3, 2017
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Noted changes to the 2017 Los Angeles County Fire Code include:
All existing fees have been adjusted. Fees have not increased since their inception in 2007.
New permit, plan review and inspection fees have been added.
Helistops for high-rise buildings are re-named emergency Helicopter Landing Facilities and
are now only required for buildings greater than twelve stories in height (120 feet).
Added more restrictive code language for smoke and heat vents on certain commercial
buildings. These more restrictive requirements were deleted mid-code cycle from the model
code.
Required fire flow for mobile home parks has been reduced from 4,000 gallons to 1,250
gallons per minute for two hours and 2,000 gallons in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zones.
Appendix B (Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings): Previously adopted; adding our
requirements for tank size, memorializing our policy guiding when land owners have to
connect to an existing water system, changed fire flow requirements to mirror state
requirements in low-hazard wildland fire areas.
Appendix C (Hydrant Locations and Distribution): Previously adopted; remove state
language, install our standards, added locations on our streets.
Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads): Not previously adopted; adopt state appendix, a
few changes to allowed road width and grade.
In summary, the attached ordinance revises Chapter 30 of the Azusa Municipal Code as follows:
Revises Section 30-36 replacing the 2014 Los Angeles County Fire Code with the 2017
Edition of Los Angeles County Fire Code.
Amends Section 30-37 to clarify that any reference to the Los Angeles County Building Code
referred to therein, shall mean the 2016 California Building Code
Adopts penalty provisions as provided in the 2017 Los Angeles County Fire Code.
Ordnance Regarding LA County Fire Code
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CEQA:
This Ordinance does not commit the City to any action that may have a significant effect on the
environment. As a result, such action does not constitute a project to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Robert Keyes Kurt Christensen, FAICP
Building Official Director of Economic & Community Development
Reviewed and Approved:
Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM
City Manager
Attachments:
1) Proposed Ordinance.
2) L.A. County Ordinance # 2017-0003
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 30-36 AND 30-37 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE 2017 EDITION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
CODE.
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022.9 authorizes the City of
Azusa ("City") to adopt by reference county ordinances and codes; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has adopted
Ordinance No. 2017-0003 amending Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code to adopt and
incorporate by reference the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code published by the California
Building Standards Commission, with certain amendments as set forth in Ordinance No. 2017-
0003,
to be known as the 2017 Los Angeles County Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, at least one copy of the 2017 Los Angeles County Fire Code
adopted by reference by this Ordinance shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of
Azusa, and is certified as a full, true and complete copy thereof by the City Clerk, in accordance
with the requirements of California Government Code Section 50022.6; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing, as required by California
Government Code section 50022.3 was conducted prior to the adoption of this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 30-36 of Chapter 30, Article 2 of the Azusa Municipal
Code is hereby amended, in its entirety, to read as follows:
30-36. Adoption.
Subject to the changes and amendments as may be set forth in this article,
that certain code entitled “2017 Los Angeles County Fire Code” has been
filed in the office of the city clerk, which is referred to and by this
reference expressly incorporated in this article, is adopted and by
reference made a part of this article as fully and for all intents and
purposes as though set forth in this article at length. If there is any
inconsistency between any provisions of such Fire Code and other
provisions of this Municipal Code, such other provisions of this Municipal
Code shall prevail.
SECTION 2. In accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.4
the City of Azusa specifically adopts the following penalty provisions provided in the “2017 Los
Angeles County Fire Code”:
327 Administrative Fines.
327.1 Administrative fine - imposition. Improved parcels found to be in
violation of Sections 325.2.1, 325.2.2, 325.10, 503.2.1, 3104.21, or 6107.3
of this code relating to clearance of brush and combustible growth,
roadway clearance, and vertical clearance on fire access roads, shall be
subject to an administrative fine, noncompliance fee, and or possible liens
as allowed by the provisions of Title 1, Chapter 1.25 of the County Code.
327.2 Administrative fine - enforcement. An administrative penalty
will be imposed and enforced upon failure of the responsible party to
comply with written abatement instructions and timeframes contained on
the Official Inspection Report Form (County of Los Angeles Fire
Department FORM 4108) issued by the fire department.
327.3 Declared parcel. A declared parcel is a parcel which contains
noxious weeds and other flammable vegetation that are a fire hazard and
which constitutes a public nuisance which must be abated as declared in
an annual resolution of the board of supervisors. An owner of a declared
parcel will be mailed a declaration card specifying the abatement actions
required of the owner. The declaration card constitutes the first official
notice to the owner.
327.3.1 Declared parcel inspection – notice of violations. A physical
inspection of the declared parcel is conducted by the fire department to
determine compliance with the declaration card. After the physical
inspection, if the fire department determines that the owner has not
complied with the declaration card, then such noncompliance constitutes
the first violation of the fire code. The owner will be given notice of such
first violation of the fire code. This notice constitutes the second official
notice to the owner. The second official notice shall also inform the owner
that an administrative penalty may be imposed on the declared parcel if
not properly cleared. An owner's failure to comply with the second official
notice constitutes the second violation of the fire code.
327.4 Undeclared parcel. An undeclared parcel is a parcel not contained
in the annual resolution of the board of supervisors described in Section
327.3.
327.4.1 Undeclared parcel inspection - notice of violations. After a
physical inspection, if the fire department determines that an undeclared
parcel is not in compliance with the fire code, the owner will be given
notice of such violation of the fire code. This notice of violation
constitutes the first official notice. An owner's failure to comply with the
first official notice constitutes the first violation of the fire code. After a
first violation, a physical inspection of an undeclared parcel will be
conducted by the fire department to determine compliance with the fire
code. After the physical inspection, if the fire department determines that
an undeclared parcel is not in compliance with the fire code, the owner
will be given notice of the second violation of the fire code. This notice
constitutes the second official notice to the owner. This second official
notice shall also inform the owner that an administrative penalty may be
imposed on an undeclared parcel if not cleared. An owner's failure to
comply with the second notice constitutes the second violation of the fire
code.
327.5 Administrative fine - amount. The administrative fine for a first
violation as described in Section 327.3.1 or 327.4.1 is $0. The
administrative fine for a second violation as described in Section 327.3.1
or 327.4.1 is $500.
327.6 Administrative fine - collection. The administrative fine will be
collected by the fire department through direct invoice. The fire
department shall notify the owner of the imposition and amount of the
administrative penalty.
327.7 Administrative fine - administrative review and
appeal. The imposition of the administrative fine may be appealed in
writing utilizing the Request for Administrative Hearing form provided
with the administrative fine invoice. The Request for Administrative
Hearing form must be filed with the brush clearance section manager of
the fire department within 10 calendar days following the service of the
notice of administrative fine.
Upon conclusion of the administrative hearing, the hearing officer shall
issue a written decision within 10 calendar days. The hearing officer’s
written decision shall constitute the final administrative decision of the
County.
Any person contesting the final administrative order or decision of the fire
department may seek further review pursuant to section 53069.4 of the
California Government Code.
Any administrative penalty imposed shall be cancelled or refunded as
provided in sections 14920 - 14921 of the State Health and Safety Code,
or any successor statute of similar import.
327.8 Creation of lien for unpaid administrative fines. Pursuant to
Title 1, Chapter 1.25 of the County code, the amount of the unpaid
administrative fines shall become a lien on the real property that is in
violation of this chapter.
SECTION 3. Section 30-37 of Chapter 30, Article 2 of the Azusa Municipal
Code is herby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
30-37. Reference to California Building Code.
Any reference in the Los Angeles County Fire Code to the Los Angeles
County Building Code shall mean the "2016 California Building Code.”
SECTION 4. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this Ordinance may have a significant
adverse effect on the environment. This Ordinance would set forth new construction code
requirements, which are required to be implemented by state law, and any specific development
projects that would be subject to the requirements of these new regulations, would require
separate environmental review. Thus, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los
Angeles County Clerk’s office within five (5) working days of project approval.
SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase added by this Ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to
be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any
part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section,
subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that
any one or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases are declared
unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective.
SECTION 6. Certification/Summary. The City Clerk shall certify the passage of
this Ordinance and shall, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause
the same to be published as required by law, in a local weekly newspaper of general circulation
and which is hereby designated for that purpose. Alternatively, the City Clerk may cause a
summary of this Ordinance to be prepared and published as provided by California Government
Code Section 36933(c)(1). The summary shall be published in a local weekly newspaper of
general circulation and a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the
Office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the City Council meeting at which this
Ordinance is to be adopted. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the
City Clerk shall cause a summary to be published in a local weekly newspaper of general
circulation with the names of those City Council members voting for and against this Ordinance
and shall post in the Office of the City Clerk a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance
along with the names of those City Council members voting for and against this Ordinance.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of _______, 2017.
___________________________
Joseph R. Rocha
Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Jeffery Cornejo
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
___________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
ANALYSIS
This ordinance repeals and amends certain provisions of Title 32 —Fire Code of
the Los Angeles County Code, which had incorporated by reference portions of the
2013 Edition of the California Fire Code, and adopts by reference, with certain changes
a nd amendments, the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code. This ordinance also
adopts by reference, with certain changes and amendments, the 2015 Edition of the
I nternational Fire Code, which has been incorporated, with certain changes and
a mendments, into the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code.
State law allows the County and Consolidated Fire Protection District of
Los Angeles County ("District') to adopt more restrictive building standards that are
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and/or topographical
conditions. This ordinance contains findings that all of the amendments that constitute
m ore restrictive building standards are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological, and/or topographical conditions in the County of Los Angeles. This
ordinance further amends Title 32 by making administrative changes and editorial
corrections. Unless deleted or modified herein, the previously enacted provisions of
Title 32 continue in effect. This ordinance adopts Title 32 as the Fire Code for the
District.
Very truly yours,
MARY C. WICKHAM
County Counsel
Principal Deputy County Counsel
Property Division
SK:II
Requested: 07/29/2016
Revised: 12/12/2016
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Chapter 10 (MEANS OF EGRESS)
Chapter 11 (CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS)
Chapter 20 (AVIATION FACILITIES)
Chapter 21 (DRY CLEANING)
Chapter 22 (COMBUSTIBLE DUST-PRODUCING OPERATIONS)
Chapter 23 (MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR
GARAGES)
Chapter 24 (FLAMMABLE FINISHES)
Chapter 25 (FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING)
Chapter 26 (FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING)
Chapter 27 (SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES)
Chapter 28 (LUMBER YARDS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES)
Chapter 29 (MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS)
Chapter 30 (INDUSTRIAL OVENS)
Chapter 31 (TENTS AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES)
Chapter 32 (HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE)
Chapter 33 (FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION)
Chapter 34 (TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE)
Chapter 35 (WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK)
Chapter 36 (MARINAS)
Chapter 50 (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS—GENERAL PROVISIONS)
Chapter 51 (AEROSOLS)
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Chapter 52 (COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS)
Chapter 53 (COMPRESSED GASES)
Chapter 54 (CORROSIVE MATERIALS)
Chapter 55 (CRYOGENIC FLUIDS)
Chapter 58 (FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS)
Chapter 59 (FLAMMABLE SOLIDS)
Chapter 60 (HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS)
Chapter 61 (LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES)
Chapter 62 (ORGANIC PEROXIDES)
Chapter 63 (OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC
FLUIDS)
Chapter 64 (PYROPHORIC MATERIALS)
Chapter 65 (PYROXYLIN (CELLULOSE NITRATE) PLASTICS)
Chapter 66 (UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIALS)
Chapter 67 (WATER-REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS)
Chapters 68-79 (RESERVED)
Chapter 80 (REFERENCED STANDARDS)
Chapter 81 (AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS)
Chapter 82 (INFRACTIONS)
Chapter 83 (CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF
LOS ANGELES FIRE CODE)
APPENDIX B (FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS)
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APPENDIX BB (FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS)
APPENDIX C (FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION)
APPENDIX CC (FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION)
APPENDIX K (TEMPORARY HAUNTED HOUSES, GHOST WALKS AND
SIMILAR AMUSEMENT USES)
APPENDIX L (RIFLE RANGE)
APPENDIX M (LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY
ZONES)
SECTION 2. The following sections of Title 32 are hereby repealed in
their entirety:
Section 301 (General)
Section 302 (Definitions)
Section 303 (Asphalt Kettles)
Section 304 (Combustible Waste Material)
Section 305 (Ignition Sources)
Section 306 (Motion Picture Projection Rooms and Film)
Section 307 (Open Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces)
Section 308 (Open Flames)
Section 309 (Powered Industrial Trucks and Equipment)
Section 310 (Smoking)
Section 311 (Vacant Premises)
Section 312 (Vehicle Impact Protection)
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Section 313 (Fueled Equipment)
Section 314 (Indoor Displays)
Section 315 (General Storage)
Section 316 (Hazards to Fire Fighters)
Section 317 (Rooftop Gardens and Landscaped Roofs)
Section 318 (Laundry Carts)
Section 319 — 323 (Reserved)
Section 324 (Parade Floats)
Section 325 (Clearance of Brush and Vegetative Growth)
Section 326 (Activities in Hazardous Fire Areas)
Section 327 (Administrative Fines)
Section 328.8.1
Section 328.8.2
Section 328.8.3
Section 328.8.4
Section 328.8.5
Section 328.8.6
Section 328.8.7
Section 328.9.22
Section 328.9.2.3
Section 328.9.2.4
Section 328.9.2.5
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Section 328.9.2.6
Section 328.9.2.7
Section 328.9.2.8
Section 328.10 (Land Development Pian Reviews Located within Fire Hazard
Severity Zones)
Section 328.11 (Annual Review of Fees)
Section 4801 (General)
Section 4802 (Occupancy Classification)
Section 4803.1 (Change in use)
Section 48032 (Additional permits)
Section 4803.3 (Live audiences)
Section 4804 (General Requirements)
Section 4805 (Fire-Extinguishing Systems)
Section 4806 (Fire Detection Equipment)
Section 4807 (Fire Safety Officers)
Section 4808 (Electrical Requirements)
Section 4809 (Mechanical Equipment)
Section 4810 (Design Requirements)
Section 4811 (Production Locations)
Section 4901 (General)
Section 4902 (Definitions)
Section 4903 (Plans —Reserved)
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Section 4904 (Fire Hazard Severity Zones)
Section 4905 (Wildfire Protection Building Construction)
Section 4906 (Hazardous Vegetation and Fuel Management)
Section 4907 (Defensible Space)
Section 4908.1 (Fuel Modification plan in fire hazard severity zones)
Section 4908.1.1 (Plan modification)
Section 4908.1.2 (Penalties)
Section 4908.2 (Appeals)
Section 5601.1 (Scope)
Section 5601.2 (Permits)
Section 5601.3 (Fireworks}
Section 5601.4 (Model rockets and experimental high power rockets)
Sections 5602 — 5607 (Reserved)
Section 5608 (Fireworks Display)
Section 5609 (Seizure of Explosives, Explosive Materials, and Fireworks)
Section 5701 (General)
Section 5702 (Definitions)
Section 5703 (General Requirements)
Section 5704 (Storage)
Section 5705 (Dispensing, Use, Mixing and Handling)
Section 5706.1 (General)
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Section 5706.2 (Storage and dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids on
farms and construction sites)
Section 5706.2.1 (Combustibles and open flames near tanks)
Section 5706.2.2 (Marking of tanks and containers)
Section 5706.2.3 (Containers for storage and use)
Section 5706.2.4 (Permanent and temporary tanks)
Section 5706.2.4.1 (Fill-opening security)
Section 5706.2.42 (Vents)
Section 5706.2.4.3 (Location)
Section 5706.2.4.4 (Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited)
Section 5706.2.5 (Type of tank)
Section 5706.2.5.1 (Tanks with top openings only)
Section 5706.2.5.1.1 (Pumps and fittings)
Section 5706.2.5.2 (Tanks for gravity discharge)
Section 57062.6 (Spill control drainage control and diking)
Section 5706.2.7 (Portable fire e~inguishers)
Section 5706.2.8 (Dispensing from tank vehicles)
Section 5706.2.8.1 (Location)
Section 5706.3 (Well drilling and operating)
Section 5706.3.1 (Location)
Section 5706.3.1.1 (Storage tanks and sources of ignition)
Section 5706.3.1.2 (Streets and railways)
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Section 5706.3.1.3 (Buildings)
Section 5706.3.1.3.1 (Group A, E, or I buildings)
Section 5706.3.1.3.2 (Existing wells)
Section 5706.3.1.4 (Zoning regulations)
Section 5706.3.2 (Waste control)
Section 5706.3.2.1 (Discharge on a street or water channel)
Section 5706.3.2.2 (Discharge and combustible materials on ground)
Section 5706.3.3 (Sumps)
Section 5706.3.3.1 (Maximum width)
Section 5706.3.3.2 (Backfilling)
Section 5706.3.3.3 (Security)
Section 5706.3.4 (Prevention of blowouts)
Section 5706.3.5 (Storage tanks)
Section 5706.3.6 (Soundproofing)
Section 5706.3.7 (Signs)
Section 5706.3.8 (Field-loading racks)
Section 5706.4 (Bulk plants or terminals)
Section 5706.4.1 (Building construction)
Section 5706.4.2 (Means of egress)
Section 5706.4.3 (Heating)
Section 5706.4.4 (Ventilation)
Section 5706.4.4.1 (Basement and pits)
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Section 5706.4.4.2 (Dispensing of Class I liquids)
Section 5706.4.5 (Storage)
Section 5706.4.6 (Overfill protection of Class I and II liquids)
Section 5706.4.7 (Wharves)
Section 5706.4.7.1 (Transferring approvals)
Section 5706.4.7.2 (Transferring location)
Section 5706.4.7.3 (Superstructure and decking material)
Section 5706.4.7.4 (Tanks allowed)
Section 5706.4.7.5 (Transferring equipment)
Section 5706.4.7.6 (Piping, valves and fittings)
Section 5706.4.7.7 (Loading and unloading)
Section 5706.4.7.8 (Mechanical work)
Section 5706.4.8 (Sources of ignition)
Section 5706.4.9 (Drainage control)
Section 5706.4.10 (Fire protection)
Section 5706.4.10.1 (Portable fire extinguishers)
Section 5706.4.10.2 (Fire hoses)
Section 5706.4.10.3 (Obstruction of equipment)
Section 5706.4.10.4 (Fire apparatus access)
Section 5706.5 (Bulk transfer and process transfer operations)
Section 5706.5.1 (General)
Section 5706.5.1.1 (Location)
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Section 5706.5.1.2 (Weather protection canopies)
Section 5706.5.1.3 (Ventilation)
Section 5706.5.1.4 (Sources of ignition)
Section 5706.5.1.5 (Spill control and secondary containment)
Section 5706.5.1.6 (Fire protection)
Section 5706.5.1.7 (Static protection)
Section 5706.5.1.8 (Stray current protection)
Section 5706.5.1.9 (Top loading)
Section 5706.5.1.10 (Bottom loading)
Section 5706.5.1.10.1 (Dry disconnect coupling)
Section 5706.5.1.10.2 (Venting)
Section 5706.5.1.10.3 (Vapor-tight connection)
Section 5706.5.1.10.4 (Vapor-processing equipment)
Section 5706.5.1.11 (Switch loading)
Section 5706.5.1.12 (Loading racks)
Section 5706.5.1.13 (Transfer apparatus)
Section 5706.5.1.14 (Inside buildings)
Section 5706.5.1.15 (Tank vehicle and tank car certification)
Section 5706.5.1.16 (Tank vehicle and tank car stability)
Section 5706.5.1.16.1 (Tank vehicles)
Section 5706.5.1.16.2 (Chock blocks)
Section 5706.5.1.16.3 (Tank cars)
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Section 5706.5.1.17 (Monitoring)
Section 5706.5.1.18 (Security)
Section 5706.5.1.19 (Liquid transfer)
Section 5706.5.2 (Bulk transfer)
Section 5706.5.2.1 (Vehicle motor)
Section 5706.5.3 (Process transfer)
Section 5706.5.3.1 (Piping, valves, hoses and fittings)
Section 5706.5.3.1.1 (Shutoff valves)
Section 5706.5.3.1.2 (Hydrostatic relief)
Section 5706.5.3.1.3 (Antisiphon valves)
Section 5706.5.3.2 (Vents)
Section 5706.5.3.3 (Motive power)
Section 5706.5.4 (Dispensing from tank vehicles and tank cars)
Section 5706.5.4.1 (Marine craft and special equipment)
Section 5706.5.4.2 (Emergency refueling)
Section 5706.5.4.3 (Aircraft fueling)
Section 5706.5.4.4 (Fueling of vehicles at farms, construction sites and similar
areas)
Section 5706.5.4.5 (Commercial, industrial, governmental, or manufacturing)
Section 5706.5.4.6 (Time Limit for Unloading and Permit)
Section 5706.6 (Tank vehicles and vehicle operation)
Section 5706.6.1 (Operation of tank vehicles)
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Section 5706.6.1.1 (Vehicle maintenance)
Section 5706.6.1.2 (Leaving vehicle unattended)
Section 5706.6.1.3 (Vehicle motor shutdown)
Section 5706.6.1.4 (Outage)
Section 5706.6.1.5 (Overfill protection)
Section 5706.6.1.6 (Securing hatches)
Section 5706.6.1.7 (Liquid temperature)
Section 5706.6.1.8 (Bonding to underground tanks)
Section 5706.6.1.9 (Smoking)
Section 5706.6.1.10 (Hose connections)
Section 5706.6.1.10.1 (Simultaneous delivery)
Section 5706.6.1.11 (Hose protection)
Section 5706.6.1.12 (Transfer of Cargo)
Section 5706.6.2 (Parking)
Section 5706.6.2.1 (Parking near residential, educational and institutional
occupancies and other high-risk areas)
Section 5706.62.2 (Parking on thoroughfares)
Section 5706.6.2.3 (Duration exceeding 1 hour)
Section 5706.6.3 (Garaging)
Section 5706.6.4 (Portable fire extinguisher)
Section 5706.7 (Refineries)
Section 5706.7.1 (Corrosion protection)
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Section 5706.7.2 (Cleaning of tanks)
Section 5706.7.3 (Storage of heated petroleum products)
Section 5706.8 (Vapor recovery and vapor-processing systems)
Section 5706.8.1 (Over-pressure/vacuum protection)
Section 5706.8.2 (Vent location)
Section 5706.5.3 (Vapor collection systems and overfill protection)
Section 5706.8.4 (Liquid-level monitoring)
Section 5706.8.5 (Overfill protection)
SECTION 3. Section 100 is hereby added to read as follows:
100 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE: Except as hereinafter changed and modified,
Chapters 1 through 80; and Appendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix C, Appendix CC, of
the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code, including errata and supplements,
published by the California Building Standards Commission, and Chapters 1 through 7,
Chapters 9 and 10, Chapters 20 through 36, Chapters 50 through 55, Chapters 57
through 67, Chapter 80, Appendix D and Appendix N of the 2015 Edition of the
I nternational Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, for sections that
were not adopted as part of the 2016 California Fire Code are hereby adopted by
reference and incorporated into this Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code as if set
forth fully below, and, as amended to include Chapters 81 - 83 and Appendices O, P,
a nd Q, shall be known as Chapters 1 through 83, Appendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix
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C, Appendix CC, Appendix D, Appendix N, Appendix O, Appendix P and Appendix Q of
Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code.
A copy of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code, with errata and
supplements, and a copy of the 2015 International Fire Code shall be at all times
m aintained by the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors for use and examination
b y the public.
U nless expressly repealed or amended herein, the previously enacted provisions
of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title.
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County Code shall be known as the LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
SECTION 5. Section 101.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.2 Scope.
This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes,
premises, and safeguards regarding:
5. Conditions affecting the safety of the f'~^',,,~„g;:E~;~firefighters and
e mergency responders during emergency operations, and
6. Fire hydrant systems water supply, fire equipment access, posting of fire
equipment access, parking, lot identification, weed abatement, and combustible brush
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and vegetation that represents an imminent fire hazard, debris abatement combustible
storage abatement including flammable liquid storage hazardous material storage and
use open-flame and open-burning, and burglar bars at State-regulated mobile home
a nd special occupancy parks within the jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles Fire
Department as per California Health and Safety Code Sections 18691 and 18873.5.
SECTION 6. Section 101.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.2.1 Appendices.
Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. Only
A ppendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix C, and Appendix CC from the 2016 California
State Fire Code have been incorporated into this code. This code also adopts Appendix
D, Appendix N, Appendix O, Appendix P, and Appendix Q.
SECTION 7. Section 101.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.3 Intent.
The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements consistent
with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety
a nd property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions in
new and existing buildings, structures, and premises, and to provide a reasonable level
of safety to "r^ f,,,~,~;~firefighters and emergency responders during emergency
operations. Consistent with this purpose, the provisions of this code are intended, and
have always been intended, to confer a benefit on the community as a whole and are
not intended to establish a duty of care toward any particular person.
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This code shall not be construed to hold the Countv, the Countv of Los Angeles
Consolidated Fire Protection District. or any officer, employee, or agent thereof
responsible for any damage to persons or gropertv by reason of any inspection
a uthorized herein or by reason of the issuance or non-issuance of any permit authorized
herein, and/or for any action or omission in connection with the application and/or
enforcement of this code. By adopting the provisions of this code, the County, any
d istrict member city, or the County of Los Angeles Consolidated Fire Protection District.
d oes not intend to impose on itself, its employees, or agents any mandatory duties of
care toward persons and gropertv within its jurisdiction so as to provide a basis of civil
liability for damages. This section is declaratory of existing law and is not to be
construed as suc]gestinq that such was not the purpose and intent of previous code
adoptions.
SECTION 8. Section 101.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
101.6 Amendments.
W hen reference is made to a portion of this code or other applicable laws or
ordinances, the reference applies to all amendments and additions now or hereafter
made. Where there is a conflict between amendments, unless otherwise expressly
noted, the most recent amendment shall apply.
SECTION 9. Section 101.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
101.7 California Fire Code Errata and Supplements.
W hen the California Building Standard Commission approves and publishes
errata or supplement to the California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9, any change made that
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affects the requirement or meaning of any amendment found in this ordinance shall not
necessarily void or alter the requirement of that amendment. The fire code official shall
render the interpretation and intent of the amendment with the new language of the
errata or supplement as per Section 104.1.
SECTION 10. Section 102.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
102.5 Application of (Residential eCode.
W here structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the California
Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows:
1. Construction and design provisions: Provisions of this code pertaining to
the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises
identification, fire apparatus access, and water supplies. Provisions of this code
pertaining to the interior of the structure shall appiv when specificaliv required by this
code includina, but not limited to, Section 903.2.11.7. Where interior or exterior
systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.7 of this
code shall also apply.
2. Administrative, operational, and maintenance provisions: All such
provisions of this code shall apply.
SECTION 11. Section 103.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.2 ,4p~ei~rtrrter~EFire Marshal.
tmsra: _
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.An administrative officer of the prevention services bureau shall be
a ppointed the fire marshal by the chief of the Fire Department from among the chief
officers of the Fire Department.
SECTION 12. Section 103.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
103.2.1 Health Hazardous Materials Division and Forestry
Division Staff.
The provisions of this code may be enforced by any duly authorized member of
the health hazardous materials division or the Forestry Division of the Fire Department.
SECTION 13. Section 103.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
103.2.2 Enforcement by Commissioner.
The provisions of Section 325 of this code may be enforced by the Agricultural
Commissioner of the County of Los Angeles.
SECTION 14. Section 103.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.4 Liability.
The fire code official, member of the k~ea~c~-e#-ap~ealsfire code appeals review
panel, officer, or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for
the jurisdiction, in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required
b y this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered civilly or
criminally liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any
d amage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an actor
o mission in the discharge of official duties.
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SECTION 15. Section 104.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.1 General.
The fire code official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code
a nd shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code, and to adopt policies,
procedures, rules, and regulations in order to implement its provisions or to clarify the
application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules, and
regulations shall be ia-e~econsistent with the intent and purpose of this code
and shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this
code. A coot/ of such interpretations rules and regulations shall be filed with the
Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors and shall be in effect immediately
thereafter.
SECTION 16. Section 104.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.1.1 Enforcement Authority.
U nder the Fire Chiefs direction, members of the Fire Department are authorized
to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction and the laws of the State pertaining to:
1. The prevention of fires.
2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.
3. The storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials.
4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual, and other private
fire alarm systems and fire-extinguishing equipment.
5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
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6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on
land and in buildings, structures, and other property, including those under construction.
7. The maintenance of means of egress.
8. The investigation of the cause, origin, and circumstances of fire and
u nauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
9. Brush clearance.
10. All other matters within the scope of this code.
Note: For authority related to control and investigation of emergency scenes,
see Section 104.11.
SECTION 17. Section 104.5.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.5.1 Fire and Law Enforcement Personnel.
The fire code official and designated representatives of the fire code official may
issue citations for violations of this code, of the regulations authorized by this code, and
of the standards as set forth in Chapter 82 of this code.
When requested to do so by the fire code o~cial, the chief of any law
enforcement agency is authorized to assign such available law enforcement officers as
necessary to assist the Fire Department in enforcing the provisions of this code.
SECTION 18. Section 104.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.9 Alternative r~Materials and r~Methods.
The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any
m aterial or to prohibit any method of construction not specifically prescribed by this
code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. The fire code official is
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authorized to approve an alternative material or method of construction where the fire
code official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent
of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the
p urpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality,
strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. Requests for approval to
use an alternate material. assembly of materials equipment method of construction
m ethod of installation of equipment or means of protection shall be made in writing to
the fire marshal by the owner or the owner's authorized representative and shall be
accompanied by a justification that is supported by evidence to substantiate any claim
being made regarding the requested alternative and its comaliance with the intent of this
code. The fire marshal may require independent tests be performed by an approved
testing organization in order to substantiate the proposed alternative
A pproval of a request for use of an alternative material assembly of materials
equipment, method of construction method of installation of equipment or means of
protection made pursuant to these provisions shall be limited to the particular case
covered by the request and shall not be construed as establishing any precedent for
a ny future request. Where the alternative material, design or method of construction is
not approved, the fire code official shall respond in writing, stating the reasons why the
alternative was not approved.
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SECTION 19. Section 104.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.10 Fire +Investigations.
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a uthorized personnel shall have the authority to investigate promptly the cause, origin,
a nd circumstances of any fire, hazardous material incident, explosion, or other
hazardous condition which is of suspicious origin. The investi4ator is authorized to take
i mmediate charge of all physical evidence relating to the cause of the incident, and to
p ursue the investigation to its conclusion under the direction of the Fire Chief or an
a uthorized deputy Fire Chief, in cooperation with the appropriate law enforcement
a enc .Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall not be
made part of the public record, except as directed by a court of Iaw.
SECTION 20. Section 104.11.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.11.4 Private Firefighting Resources.
A ny private firefighting resource must possess a valid operational permit to
conduct firefighting operations, provide fire protection operations, or to apply resistive
treatment to structures or vegetation in an emergency area.
SECTION 21. Section 104.11.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1 04.11.4.1 Requirement to Obev Orders.
A ny private firefighting resource must obey all permit requirements, regulations,
and legal orders, including evacuation orders, given by the incident commander or
i ncident commander's designee within an emergency area.
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SECTION 22. Section 104.11.4.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.11.4.2 Required Check-in.
U pon arriving at the emergency area any private firefighting resource shall
check-in with the incident commander or incident commander's designee.
SECTION 23. Section 104.11.4.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.11.4.3 Permit Required.
A valid operational permit shall be obtained by private firefighting resources as
set forth in Section 105.6.
SECTION 24. Section 104.11.4.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.11.4.4 Permit Display.
Each private firefighting resource vehicle must display a copy of the valid private
firefighting resources permit in clear view from the exterior of the vehicle.
SECTION 25. Section 105.1.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.1.1.1 Payment of Permit Fees.
Full payment of any permit fees required by this code shall be made prior to
issuance of any permit required by this code, including but not limited to Section 105.
The amount of permit fees shall be set forth in Appendix Q to this code.
SECTION 26. Section 105.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.4.2 Information on eConstruction Documents.
Construction documents shall be drawn to scale ary on
substantial paper. Electronic media documents are allowed to be submitted when
a pproved by the fire code official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity
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to indicate the location, nature, and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that
it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and
regulations as determined by the fire code official. The first sheet of each set of plans
shall give the street address of the property, the assessor's parcel number the name
a nd address of the owner, and persons who prepared the plans. Plans shall also
include a clot plan showing the location of the proposed building and of every existing
b uilding on the property.
SECTION 27. Section 105.4.4.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.4.4.2 Expiration of Construction Documents Approval by Fire
Code Official When No Building Permit Issued.
A fire code official construction document approval necessary for a building
permit to be issued, for which the building official ultimately does not issue a building
permit, shall expire one year after the date of approval by the fire code official.
Construction documents including plans, specifications, and computations previously
submitted may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the fire code
official. The fire code official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period
of six months beyond the one-year limit upon written request by the applicant showing
that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from
being taken. No construction or plan approval document shall be extended more than
o nce.
Once a construction document approval and any extension thereof has expired,
the applicant shall resubmit construction documents including plans, specifications, and
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computations. Construction document approval for which a building permit has been
issued and thereafter expired according to the Building Code shall be null and void. in
such circumstances, construction documents including plans, specifications, and
computations shall be resubmitted for construction document approval.
SECTION 28. Section 105.4.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.4.6 Retention of sConstruction dDocuments.
One set of construction documents shall be retained by the fire code official for a
period of not less than a-~890 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as
required by Section 19850 of the California Health and Safetv Code.
One set of approved construction documents shall be returned to the applicant, and
said set shah be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the
work authorized thereby is in progress.
SECTION 29. Section 105.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6 Required eOperational pPermits.
The fire code official is authorized to issue operational permits for anv activities
within the scope of this code, #fie e~eratie~tsincludinq but not limited to those set forth in
Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.49.
SECTION 30. Section 105.6.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.6.1.1 Activities in Hazardous Fire Areas.
A n operational permit is required for any of the activities as described in
Section 326.2 of this code.
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SECTION 31. Section 105.6.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.6.3.1 Battery System.
An operational permit is required to install or operate stationary lead-acid battery
systems having a liquid capacity of more than 100 gallons (378.5 L). See Chapter 6.
SECTION 32. Section 105.6.3.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.6.3.2 Bonfires or Rubbish Fires.
An operational permit is required to kindle or maintain or authorize the kindling or
m aintenance of bonfires or rubbish fires. See Chapter 3.
SECTION 33. Section 105.6.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6.10 Covered and eOpen ►Mall Buildings.
An operational permit is required for:
1. The placement of retail fixtures and displays, concession equipment,
displays of highly combustible goods, and similar items in the mall.
2. The display of liquid- or gas-fired equipment in the mall.
3. The use of open-flame orflame-producing equipment in the mall.
4. The use of a mall as a place of assembly.
SECTION 34. Section 105.6.15 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6.15 Explosives.
An operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling, sale, or
use of any quantity of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks, or pyrotechnic special
effects within the scope of Chapter 56 of this code, or when a local permit or approval
from the Fire Chief is required by the California Code of Regulations Title 19 Division
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1, Chapter 6 -Fireworks or Chapter 10 -Explosives. See Health and Safety Code
Division 11, Part 1, Section 12000, et seq. for additional requirements.
1. Small arms ammunition of .75 caliber or less cartridges for
p ropellant-actuated power devices and cartridges for industrial puns 20 pounds or less
of smokeless powder, five pounds or less of black sporting powder providing such
smokeless or black sporting powder is for the hand loading of small arms or small arms
a mmunition of .75 caliber or less and that it is for personal use and not for resale
2. The possession storage sales handling and use of California State Fire
M arshal classified safe and sane fireworks as allowed by State law and local ordinance
i n accordance with California Health and Safetv Code Section 12541 1
3 The possession storage sales handling and use of California State Fire
Marshal classified snap caps or party poppers pyrotechnic devices in accordance with
California Code of Regulations. Title 19 Public Safety
SECTION 35. Section 105.6.17 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6.17 Flammable and eCombustible 1Liquids.
A n operational permit is required:
6. To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells,
i ncluding natural gas wells, fuel-dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries, and similar
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facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processed,
transported, stored, dispensed, or used. The applicant is required to pav the permit fee
a mount shown in Section 5706.3.9 prior to permit issuance for a well.
12. Allow a tank car to remain on a siding at the point of delivery while
connected for transfer operations. Transfer operations shall be in accordance with
Department of Transportation requirements and this code.
SECTION 36. Section 105.6.21 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6.21 Hazardous +~tMaterials.
An operational permit is required to store, transport on site, dispense, use, or
handle hazardous materials in excess of the amount listed in Table 105.6.21. In
addition, unified program facility permits required by Chapters 12.50, 12.52, and 12.64
of the County Code and full payment of permit fees shall be obtained prior to the
issuance of any fire code permit required bV this code.
SECTION 37. Section 105.6.23 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1 05.6.23 High-pPiled sCombustible sStorage.
A n operational permit is required to use a building or portion thereof as a
high-piled storage area exceeding 500 square feet (46 m2). In addition to any of the
requirements of Chapter 32 of this code, a letter describing the type and amount of
m aterial to be stored and the method of storage, plus a floor plan showing the
dimension and location of the stockpiles and aisles shall be submitted with applications
for such permits.
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SECTION 38. Section 105.6.28 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6.28 LP-gGas.
A n operational permit is required for:
Storage and use of LP-gas.
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a. A permit is not required for individual non-portable outdoor
container with a 500-gallon (1893 L) water capacity or less or multiple non-portable
outdoor containers or outdoor non-portable container systems having an agqreqate
g uantity not exceeding 500 gallons (1893 L) water capacity serving occupancies in
g roup R-3 on one premise.
b. A permit is not required for outdoor portable containers of less than
1 25-gallon (473 2 L) aggregate water capacity on one premise
c. A permit is not required for the storage of LP-gas in Department of
Transportation specification cylinders with a maximum water capacity of 2'/2 pounds
(1 Kq) used in completely self-contained hand torches and similar applications stored or
d isplayed at a consumer or retail site and the total aggregate capacity of all LP-gas
containers does not exceed 200 pounds allowed as per Section 6109 9 of this code
2. Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas.
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SECTION 39. Section 105.6.30.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.6.30.1 Model Rockets.
A n operational permit is required to operate a model rocket motor or an
experimental high-powered rocket motor as defined in Title 19 California Code of
Regulations, Section 980.
SECTION 40. Section 105.6.35.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.6.35.1 Pallet Yards.
An operational permit is required to store, manufacture, refurbish, or otherwise
handle greater than 200 ft3 of combustible plastic or wood pallets in an outdoor yard.
SECTION 41. Section 105.6.35.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
1 05.6.35.2 Parade Floats.
A n operational permit is required to use a parade float for public performance,
presentation, spectacle, entertainment, or parade. See Section 324.
SECTION 42. Section 105.6.36.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.6.36.1 Private Fire~ghting Resources.
A n operational permit is required for any private firefighting resource to conduct
firefighting operations, provide fire protection operations, or to apply fire resistive
treatment to structures or vegetation in an emergency area.
SECTION 43. Section 105.6.38 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6.38 Pyrotechnic sSpecial eEffects +~rMaterial.
A n operational permit is required for use and handling of pyrotechnic special
effects material. See Health and Safety Code Division 11, Part 2, Section 12500, et
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seq. for additional requirements. For pyrotechnic and special effects used for motion
picture, television, and commercial productions, see Section 105.6.49(2).
SECTION 44. Section 105.6.39.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.6.39.1 Recreational Fire.
A n operational permit is required for outdoor fire burning materials other than
rubbish, where the fuel is not contained as described in Chapter 3.
SECTION 45. Section 105.6.41.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1 05.6.41.1 Rifle Range.
A n operational permit is required to establish, maintain, or operate a rifle range.
SECTION 46. Section 105.6.42 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6.42 Rooftop Heliports and Emergencv Helicopter Landing
Facility for Hiah Rise Buildings.
A n operational permit is required for the operation of a rooftop heliport, also
referred to in this code as an Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility for High Rise
. .
SECTION 47. Section 105.6.45.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1 05.6.45.1 Temporary Sales Lots.
A n operational permit is required prior to operating a Christmas tree or pumpkin
sales lot.
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SECTION 48. .Section 105.6.49 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6.49 Additional yPermits.
I n addition to the permits required by Section 105.6, the following permits shall
be obtained from the Ra; ~~,~Fire Prevention Division prior to engaging in the
following activities, operations, practices, or functions:
1. Production #Facilities. To change use or occupancy, or allow the
attendance of a live audience, or for wrap parties.
2. Motion Picture Television Commercial and Related Production
Filming-Pyrotechnics and sSpecial eEffects. To use pyrotechnic special effects,
o pen flame, hotwork, use of flammable or combustible liquids and gases, dust, welding,
a nd the parking of motor vehicles in any building or location used for the purpose of
m otion picture, television; and commercial production. The applicant is required to pav
the permit fee amount shown in Section 4803 4 prior to permit issuance
3. Live aAudiences. To install seating arrangements for live audiences in
a pproved production facilities, production studios, and sound stages. See Chapter 48.
4. Motion Picture Television Commercial and Related Production
Filming.
A n operational permit is required to conduct motion picture television
commercials. and related productions outside of an approved production facility The
a pplicant is required to pay the permit fee amount shown in Section 4803 4 prior to
permit issuance.
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5. Motion Picture Television Commercial and Related Production
Filming—Fuel-dispensing Trucks and Vehicles.
A n annual operational permit is required to dispense flammable or combustible
~I uids liquefied petroleum gases or compressed natural gas from trucks or vehicles to
equipment and vehicles on motion picture television and commercial production
locations. The applicant is required to pav the annual permit fee amount shown in
Section 4803.4 prior to permit issuance.
6. Commercial Still Photoaraphv Production with On-site Cast and
Crew Numbering Fifteen (15) or More Persons.
An operational permit is required to take still photographs for commercial
p urposes outside of an approved production facility and where the on-site cast and crew
n umbers fifteen (15) or more persons The applicant is required to pay the permit fee
a mount shown in Section 4803.4 prior to permit issuance
SECTION 49. Section 105.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1 05.7 Required eConstruction pPermits.
The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits far vrsr-I~a~~
activities within the scope of this code including but not limited to those set forth in
Sections 105.7.1 through 105.7.18.
SECTION 50. Section 105.7.8.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1 05.7.8.1 Fuel Modification Plan Review.
W hen required by this code, by other laws, or by other regulating agencies, fire
code official review is required prior to the installation of fire resistive landscaping.
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SECTION 51. Section 105.7.11.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1 05.7.11.1 Land Development Plan Review.
W hen required by law or other agencies, fire code official review and approval is
required prior to final approval of the following applications: tract maps, parcel maps,
final maps, planned unit developments, conditional use permits, design overlay reviews,
e nvironmental impact reviews, road vacations, zone changes, water plan reviews, and
gate design review for land development projects.
SECTION 52. Section 105.7.12 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.7.12 LP-gGas.
A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to an LP-gas
system. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a
m odification and does not require a permit. Also see Section 6101.3.
SECTION 53. Section 105.7.13.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.7.13.1 Roof Gardens and Landscaped Roofs.
The fire code official shall review and approve in installation or modification of a
roof garden or a landscaped roof.
SECTION 54. Section 107.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
107.7 Occupant Count.
W hen required by the fire code official, the permittee holding a place of assembly
o perational permit shall use an approved method to maintain an accurate count of the
n umber of occupants present in a place of an assembly room including any accessory
areas. If at any time the fire code official determines that an accurate count of
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occupants is not being maintained by the permittee, the assembly room and accessory
areas shall be cleared of occupants until an accurate occupant count can be made.
SECTION 55. Section 108 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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108.1 heard-e~apry Appeals Process.
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e#fisial:When an applicant seeking an approval from the fire code
official disagrees with the decision of the fire code official regarding the conditions,
methods of construction, equipment. or operations regulated by this code. the applicant
may file a written appeal to the assistant Fire Chief of the fire prevention division (fire
marshall pursuant to Section 108.2 of this code. A written appeal must be submitted no
later than 30 days after the applicant has notice of the decision being appealed. The
fire marshal, after considering all the facts presented, including anv communication from
the general public regarding the matter appealed, shall provide a written decision
responding to the appeal. If the applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the fire
marshal, the applicant shall, within 10 days of receipt of the fire marshal's decision,
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request in writing that the decision be reviewed by a fire code appeals review panel a
three-person panel consisting of the following individuals: the deputy chief of
prevention, the deputy chief of operations, and the County's superintendant of 6uildinq.
The fire code appeals review panel shall transmit its written decision on the appeal to
the applicant. The fire code appeals review panel shall be the final authority in the
a ppeals process.
SECTION 56. Section 108.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
108.2 Limitations on aAuthority.
An applicaEienapplicanYs~ appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of
this code or the r~+lesae~all~requlations adopted hereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, that the provisions of this code do not-f~N~ apply, or that an equivalent
method of protection or safety +swas proposed by the applicant and was denied by the
fire code official. The appeals process shall not be used to
waive requirements of this code.
For an appeal regarding fuel modification plan requirements, an applicant must
use the appeals process as qer Section 4908.2.
SECTION 57. Section 108.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
108.3 Qualifications.
The beard-e~fire code appeals review panel shall consist of m^^~~~=::~a~r-~
r_tr.+r.Ts►_rr.~:ssarr:. ..~rr_~:r_s:r..r_+
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+h sEieathe deputy chief of prevention, the deputy chief of operations and the
County's superintendent of building.
SECTION 58. Section 109.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.4 Violation pPenalties.
Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or 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 guilty of a
misdemeanor unless such violation is declared to be an infraction by Chapter 82 of this
code. punishable by a fine of not more than 1 000 or by imprisonment not exceeding
six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues
after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. For the
purposes of this section, a forFeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a conviction
SECTION 59. Section 109.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.4.1 Abatement of vViolation.
I n addition to the imposition of penalties herein described, the fire code official is
a uthorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain,
correct, or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises;
or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business, or occupancy of a structure on or about
a ny premises.
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The owner of anv parcel upon which a nuisance is found to exist may as
provided for by State, County and local law be liable for all costs of abatement of the
n uisance.
SECTION 60. Section 109.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
109.5 Responsibility for Fire Suppression and Related Costs
A ny person: (1) who negligently, or in violation of the law, sets a fire, allows a
fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled or attended by him to escape onto any public or
p rivate property; (2) other than a mortgagee, who, being in actual possession of a
structure, fails or refuses to correct, within the time allotted for correction, despite having
the right to do so, a fire hazard prohibited by law, for which a public agency properly has
issued a notice of violation respecting the hazard; or (3) including a mortgagee, who,
having an obligation under other provisions of law to correct a fire hazard prohibited by
law, for which a public agency has properly issued a notice of violation respecting the
h azard, fails or refuses to correct the hazard within the time allotted for correction,
d espite having the right to do so, is liable for the fire suppression costs incurred in
fighting the fire, for the cost of providing rescue or emergency medical services, for the
cost of investigating and making any reports with respect to the fire, and for the costs
relating to accounting for that fire and the collection of any funds pursuant to State or
local law, including but not limited to, administrative costs of operating a fire
suppression cost recovery program to the fullest extent authorized by law. Ail of these
costs shall be a charge against that person, shall constitute a debt of that person, and is
collectible by the federal, State, County, public, or private agency, incurring those costs
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in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or
i mplied.
SECTION 61. Section 109.5.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
109.5.1 Responsibility for Costs for Emerqencv Response
Related to Hazardous Substances.
All expenses of an emergency response necessary to protect the public from a
real and imminent threat to health and safety by a public agency to confine, prevent, or
m itigate the release, escape, or burning of hazardous substances are a charge against
a ny person whose negligence causes the incident to the fullest extent authorized by
law, if either of the following occurs:
1. Evacuation beyond the property where the incident originates is necessary
to prevent loss of life or injury.
2. The incident results in the spread of hazardous substances or fire posing
a real and imminent threat to public health and safety beyond the property of origin.
Expenses reimbursable to the County or Fire District pursuant to this section are
a debt of the person liable therefore, and shall be collectible in the same manner as in
the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. The charge created
against the person related to hazardous substances by this section is also a charge
against the person's employer if the negligence causing the incident occurs in the
course of the person's employment.
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SECTION 62. Section 110.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1 10.1.1 Unsafe sConditions.
Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe or deficient
because of inadequate means of egress or which constitute a fire hazard, or are
otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or which involve illegal or
i mproper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, dilapidation. obsolescence, hazardous
m aterial contamination, disaster damage, or abandonment as specified in this code
shall be deemed an unsafe condition. A vacant structure which is not secured against
unauthorized entry as required by Section 311 shall be deemed unsafe.
SECTION 63. Section 111.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
111.1 Order.
W henever the fire code official finds any work regulated by this code being
perFormed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or
u nsafe manner, the fire code official is authorized to issue a stop work order. The fire
code official is authorized to order the work, the operation, or the use stopped or the
evacuation of anv premises, building, or vehicle or portion thereof which has or is a
condition hazardous to life or property.
SECTION 64. Section 111.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1 11.4 Failure to eComply.
A ny person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop
work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation
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for administrative fines and subject to prosecution as allowed by
Title 1. Section 125 of the Countv Code or other applicable laws or regulations.
SECTION 65. Section 202 is hereby amended to read as follows:
202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
AREA OF FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS. Those portions of the fire apparatus
access road in which the structure's exterior walls face the required fire apparatus
access road. The area of firefighting operations also includes the area in between such
portions of the fire apparatus roads and the structure.
ASSESS. Shall mean any activity taken to determine health and safety risks to
the general public or the environment.
COMMISSIONER. Shall mean the Agricultural CommissionedDirector of
Weights and Measures for the County of Los Angeles.
CONSOLIDATED CONTINGENCY PLAN. Shall mean a document setting out
a n organized, planned, and coordinated course of action to be followed in case of a fire
explosion, or release of hazardous substance, which could threaten human health or
the environment.
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DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL (DTSC). Shall mean a
Department in the California Environmental Protection Agencv that is responsible for
m anaainq and ~equlatinq hazardous waste in California.
E MERGENCY AREA. The geoqraphical area where the fire code official,
exercising authority pursuant to Section 104.11 at the scene of a fire or other
emergency involving the protection of life or property, has declared there is an
i mmediate risk to health, life, property, or the environment within that area.
E MERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLFI. A clear area at
ground level or on the roof of a building capable of accommodating a helicopter
engaged in firefighting and/or emerpencv evacuation operations.
EPA ID NUMBER. Shall mean a number issued by DTSC and used to track
hazardous waste from point of origin to its final disposal. Provisional numbers are
issued for special circumstances such as a spill if the facility does not have a permanent
n umber.
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. A road that provides fire apparatus
access from a fire station to a facility, building, or portion thereof. This is a general term
i nclusive of all other terms such as fire lane, public street, private street, rivate
d riveway, parking lot lane, and access roadway.
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FIRE- FLOW. See Appendix B, Section B 102.
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES. See Section 4902.1.
FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and
systematic surveillance of a premise, building or portion thereof by one or more qualified
i ndividuals for the sole purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting
early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire and notifying the Fire Department.
FLOATING LUMINARY is an unpiloted floating air borne device containing open
flaming or smoldering material capable of causing ignition to combustibles it may come
i n contact with. Floating luminaries may also be referred to as skv lanterns flvinq
lanterns, sky candles, and wish lanterns.
FUEL MODIFICATION. Shall mean anv modification or removal of fuels to
reduce the likelihood of ignition or the resistance to fire control.
FUMIGATOR. Shall mean anv person licensed by the Structural Pest Control
Act as an operator or as a structural pest control field representative who shall have
been qualified by the State of California Structural Pest Control Board in the category of
Pest Control.
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GOVERNING BODY. Shall mean the official board or council elected to rule the
m unicipality or other public agencv.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Those chemicals or substances which are physical
hazards or health hazards as defined and classified in this chapter, whether the
m aterials are in usable or waste condition. Hazardous materials mixtures are those
substances that contain one percent or more of a hazardous ingredient, or one-tenth of
one percent of a carcinogen. This definition includes, but is not limited to, those
hazardous wastes, hazardous materials, and extremely hazardous wastes listed in the
California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 66261.126, Appendix X.
H AZARDOUS WASTE. Shall mean a waste or combination of wastes which
because of its quantity, concentration, or ohvsical. chemical, or infectious characteristics
poses a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment
w hen improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of. or otherwise managed.
H AZARDOUS WASTE CONTROL LAW. Shall mean the State law which
i mplements a cradle to grave management system found in the California Health and
Safety Code.
H EALTH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION (HHMD). Shall mean a part of
the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District) or Los Angeles
County Fire Department, Prevention Services Bureau, that is responsible for regulating
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hazardous materials business plans and chemical inventories hazardous waste
generators. on-site treatment of hazardous waste risk management plans for
responding with hazardous materials squads to emeraencv incidents involving
hazardous materials, supervising clean uq of on-site and containment facilities and for
declaring emergencv response scenes safe for re-entry
M ALIBU-SANTA MONICA MOUNTAIN OR SAN GABRIEL SOUTHFACE
AREAS. See Appendix P. Section P103.
M OTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS are liquids which are flammable combustible or
hazardous materials such as crankcase fluids fuel brake fluids transmission fluids
radiator fluids, and gear oil. This definition does not include liquids which are
permanently sealed, such as hydraulic fluid within shock absorbers
PRIVATE FIREFIGHTING RESOURCE. Anv person organization association
company or corporation that provides or conducts firefighting operations provides fire
protection operations, or applies fire-resistive treatment to structures or vegetation
within the jurisdiction of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County
(District), unless that person, organization association company or corporation is
formally under contract with the District to provide such services or is an employee or
contractor of a local State or federal firefiahtinq agency while in the performance of
those duties. Nothing in this definition is intended to prohibit conduct which is
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authorized, or for which immunity is granted under the California Good Samaritan
statutes or the California State Government Volunteers Act
TRAINED CROWD MANAGER. Standby personnel usually security or usher
personnel who are trained in the proper procedure to exit people from a tent or other
place of public assemblage in an orderly and calm fashion in the event of an
emergency.
U NAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE. A release or emission of materials in a manner
w hich does not conform to the provisions of this code or applicable public health and
safety regulations. This shall mean any spilling leaking releasing leaching emptying
d umping, or disposing of a hazardous material/waste into the environment unless
permitted by a requlatory apencV.
U NIFIED PROGRAM. Consolidates six environmental programs regardinp the
management of hazardous waste hazardous materials and underground storage tanks
u nder one management system.
U NIFIED PROGRAM FACILITY PERMIT. A consolidated permit issued
pursuant to Section 25284 of the Health and Safety Code and Division 4 of Title 11 of
the County Code relatina to the underground storage of hazardous materials
Chapter 12.52 of the County Code relating to the generation or handling of hazardous
waste or e~ctremely hazardous waste Chapter 12 64 of the County Code relating to
h andling of hazardous materials or acutely hazardous materials and those city codes or
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resolutions related to the unified program elements administered by those cities as
participating agencies to the Los Angeles Countv Certified Unified Program Aaencv.
WASTE. A material that has been used or for whatever reason can or will no
longer be used for its intended purpose, or has been discarded and not specially
excluded by Health and Safetv Code Division 20, Chapter 6.5.
WATER UTILITY. An organization that arovides water utility within a aeographic
service area and the water utility is recognized by the County of Los Angeles Fire
Department.
WATER UTILITY SERVICE AREA. A geographic area in which a water utility
could provide the required fire flow from approved fire hydrants for firefightincl purposes.
SECTION 66. Section 301.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
301.2 Permits.
Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 for the activities or uses
regulated by Sections 306, 307, 308, at~d-315, 324, 326, and 328.
SECTION 67. Section 304.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
304.1.1 Waste r»Material.
Accumulations of wastepaper, wood, hay, straw, weeds, litter or combustible or
flammable waste or rubbish of any type shall not be permitted to remain on a roof, or
ground-mounted photovoltaic array or in any court, yard, vacant lot, alley, parking lot,
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open space, or beneath a grandstand, bleacher, pier, wharf, manufactured home,
recreational vehicle or other similar structure.
SECTION 68. Section 304.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
304.1.2 Vegetation.
Weeds, grass, vines, or other growth that is capable of being ignited and
endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the
premises. Vegetation clearance requirements in urban-wildland interface areas shall be
i n accordance with Section 325 and Chapter 49 of this code.
SECTION 69. Section 304.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
304.2.1 Removal.
Combustible rubbish stored in containers outside of non-combustible vaults or
rooms shall be removed from buildings at least once each working day or at intervals
specified by fhe fire code official. The storage or accumulation of combustible waste
m atter within any building in such a quantity or location as to constitute a fire hazard is
prohibited.
SECTION 70. Section 306.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
306.2.1 Fire Extinguishers.
Two approved fire extinguishers with an approved water or water solution
extinguisher with a minimum 10-B:C rating shall be installed and maintained ready for
use in projection rooms, in accordance with NFPA 40.
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SECTION 71. Section 306.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
306.2.2 Smoking.
Smoking and other sources of ignition shall be prohibited within projection rooms
i n which cellulose nitrate film is allowed. Conspicuous "NO SMOKING" signs shall be
posted in the room.
SECTION 72. Section 306.2.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
306.2.3 Projection Equipment.
Projection equipment or film which is in a hazardous condition shall not be used.
SECTION 73. Section 307.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
307.2.1 Authorization.
W here required by sState or local law or regulations, open burning shall only be
permitted with prior approval from the fire code official a United States Forest Service
Officer having jurisdiction or the sState or local air and water quality management
a uthority, provided that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed.
SECTION 74. Section 307.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
307.6 Open Fires.
A person shall not build, light, maintain, or cause or permit to be built, lighted, or
m aintained, any open outdoor fire or use or cause or permit to be used, any open
o utdoor fire for any purpose except:
1. When such fire is set or permission for such fire is given in the
performance of the official duty of any public officer, and the fire, in the opinion of such
p ublic officer, is necessary for:
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(i) The purpose of the prevention of a fire hazard which cannot be
a bated by any other means; or
(ii) The instruction of public employees in the methods of fighting fire;
2. When such fire is set pursuant to permit on property used for industrial or
institutional purposes for the purpose of instruction of employees in methods of fighting
fire.
3. When such fire is set in the course of any agricultural operation in the
growing of crops or raising of fowl or animals.
4. On a public beach area owned, managed, or controlled by the County,
otherwise permitted by this code.
5. In a County-owned park or recreation camp as otherwise permitted by this
code.
6. Bonfires permitted by the fire code official.
7. For cooking, recreational, or ceremonial fires on private property with a
maximum fire area of nine square feet, in locations outside of hazardous fire areas.
SECTION 75. Section 307.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
307.7 Designated Open Fire Areas.
The fire code official is authorized to designate places on private property, with
the permission of the owner thereof, or upon any public road, or within any public park,
or upon any public land, where open fires may be built.
The fire code official may place or cause to be placed uniform signs or posters on
or at such premises indicating the place or limits where such fires may be built and
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maintained without further permission; however, it shall be unlawful to leave, or cause
or permit to be left unattended, any fire burning in such place.
SECTION 76. Section 308.1.6.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
308.1.6.1.1 Floating Luminary Use.
The use or release of a floating luminary is prohibited.
Exception: When a permit is issued by the fire code official for use or release of
a floating luminary for ceremonial, educational, or research purposes and where
safeguards approved by the fire code official are used to prevent unintended ignition of
combustibles. Floating luminary use or release shall be allowed only at a specific
location and during prescribed weather conditions.
SECTION 77. Section 311.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
311.5 Placards.
W hen required by the fire code official Aany vacant or abandoned buildings or
structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 110 of this code relating to
structural or interior hazards shall be marked as required by Sections 311.5.1 through
311.5.5.
SECTION 78. Section 316.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
316.6.1 Structures.
Structures shall not be constructed within the utility easement beneath
h igh-voltage transmission lines.
Exceptions: Restrooms and unoccupied telecommunications structures of
non-combustible construction less than 15 feet in height provided that they are
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grounded and bonded in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 24 Part
3, Article 250. ANSI/IEEE 142-1991, Recommended Practice for Groundin4 of Industrial
and Commercial Power Systems, and fuliv bonded from roof to foundation and
connected to the structure's grounding system. Additionally signs approved by the fire
code official that read "CAUTION —HIGH VOLTAGE LINES OVERHEAD" shall be
provided at all entrances leading to the restrooms and unoccupied structures.
SECTION 79. Sections 320 - 323 are hereby reserved to read as follows:
SECTIONS 320 — 323 of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code are reserved.
SECTION 80. Section 324 is hereby added to read as follows:
324 PARADE FLOATS
324.1 Permit.
A n operational permit is required to operate a parade float for a public
performance, presentation, spectacle, entertainment, or parade.
324.2 Decorative Material.
Decorative material on parade floats shall be non-combustible, made flame
retardant by application of a California State Fire Marshal listed treatment, or meet the
flame resistive requirements of the fire code official.
324.3 Fire Protection.
Motorized parade floats and towing apparatus shall be provided with a minimum
2-A, 10-B: C-rated portable fire extinguisher readily accessible to the operator.
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SECTION 81. Section 325 is hereby added to read as follows:
325 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH AND VEGETATIVE GROWTH
325.1 Electrical Transmission Lines.
325.1.1 Support Clearance.
A ny person owning, controlling, operating, or maintaining any electrical
transmission or distribution line upon any mountainous, forest, orbrush-covered lands,
or land covered with flammable growth shall, at all times, maintain around and adjacent
to any pole supporting a switch, fuse, transformer, lightning arrester, or line junction, or
d ead end, or corner poles, or towers, or other poles or towers at which power company
employees are likely to work most frequently, an effective firebreak, consisting of a
clearing of not less than 10 feet (3.05 m) in each direction from the outer circumference
of such pole or tower provided, however, that this provision shall not be deemed to
a pply to lines used exclusively as telephone, telegraph, telephone, or telegraph
messenger call, fire or alarm lines, or other lines classed as communication (Class C)
circuits by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. Nor shall this
provision apply to clearance around poles supporting only secondary electrical
d istribution lines of 750 volts or less.
325.1.2 Line Clearance.
A ny person owning, controlling, operating, or maintaining any electrical
transmission or distribution line upon any mountainous, or forest, or brush-covered
lands, or lands covered with flammable growth shall maintain a clearance of the
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respective distances hereinafter in this section specified in ali directions between all
vegetation and ail conductors carrying electrical current.
For lines operating at 2,400 volts or more, but less than 72,000 volts, four (4) feet
(1.22 m);
For lines operating at 72,000 volts or more, but less than 110,000 volts,
six (6) feet (1.83 m); and
For lines operating at 110,000 volts or more, ten (10) feet (3.05 m).
I n any case, such distance shall be sufficiently great to furnish the required
clearance from the particular wire or conductor at any position, of such wire or
conductor at any temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Dead trees, old,
d ecadent, or rotten trees, those weakened by decay or disease, and trees leaning
toward the line, which may contact the line from the side or may fall on the line, shall be
felled, cut or trimmed so as to remove the hazard.
325.1.3 Self-Supporting Aerial Cable.
No clearing to obtain line clearance is required when self-supporting aerial cable
is used except that forked trees, leaning trees, and other growth which may fall across
the cable and break it shall be removed.
Exception: Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to require any
person to maintain any clearing on land where such person does not have the legal
right to maintain such clearing, nor shall any provision of this ordinance be construed to
require any person to enter upon or to damage property of another without the consent
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of the owner thereof. For further exceptions, see Title 14, California Code of
Regulations, Sections 1250-57 inclusive.
325.2 Structures.
325.2.1 Clearances.
A ny person owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining any building,
structure, or apiary upon or adjoining any mountainous, or forest orbrush-covered land
or land covered with flammable growth, and any person owning, leasing, or controlling
a ny land adjacent to such structures, shall at all times:
1. Place or store firewood, manure, compost, and other combustible
m aterials a minimum of 30 feet (9.14 m) from any building, structure, or apiary.
2. Maintain around and adjacent to such building, structure, or apiary an
effective fire protection or firebreak made by removing and clearing away, for a distance
of not less than 30 feet (9.14 m) on each side thereof, all flammable vegetation or other
combustible growth. This includes ornamental plants and trees known to be flammable;
i ncluding but not limited to acacia, cedar, cypress, eucalyptus, juniper, pine, and
pampas grass.
Exceptions:
1. Ornamental plants and trees that are individually planted, spaced, and
m aintained in such a manner that they do not form a means of transmitting fire from
native growth to the structure.
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2. Cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents, or similar
plants provided that they are maintained in a condition that does not form a means of
transmitting fire from native growth to the structure.
3. When the fire code official or commissioner finds that because of extra
hazardous conditions, a firebreak of only 30 feet (9.14 m) around such building,
structure, or apiary is not sufficient to provide reasonable fire safety, the person owning,
leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining the building, structure, or apiary shall
m aintain around or adjacent to any building, structure, or apiary an additional fire
protection or firebreak made by removing all brush, flammable vegetation, or
combustible growth located from 30 to 100 feet (9.14 to 30.48 m) from such building,
structure, or apiary, as may be required by the fire code official or commissioner. Grass
and other vegetation located more than 30 feet (9.14 m) from such building, structure,
or apiary and less than 18 inches (45.72 cm) in height above the ground, may be
m aintained where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
4. That portion of any tree which extends within 10 feet (3.05 m) of the outlet
of any chimney shall be removed.
5. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building, structure, or
a piary free of dead wood.
6. Maintain the roof of any building, structure or apiary free of leaves,
needles, or other dead vegetative growth.
7. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to require any person
to maintain any clearing on land where such person does not have the legal right to
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maintain such clearing, nor shall any provision of this ordinance be construed to require
a ny person to enter upon or to damage property of another without the consent of the
owner thereof.
325.2.2 Extra Hazard.
The governing body finds that in many cases because of extra hazardous
situations, a firebreak around buildings, structures, or apiaries of only 30 feet (9.14 m) is
not sufficient and that a firebreak of 50 feet (15.24 m) or more may be necessary. If the
fire code official or commissioner finds that because of the location of any building,
structure, or apiary and because of other conditions, a 30-foot (9.14-m) firebreak around
such building, structure, or apiary as required by Section 325.2.1 is not sufficient, the
fire code official or commissioner may notify all owners of the properties affected that
they must clear all flammable vegetation and other combustible growth or reduce the
a mount of fuel content for a distance greater than 30 feet (9.14 m), but not to exceed
200 feet (60.96 m).
325.3 Notice to Correct.
325.3.1 Contents of Notice.
A notice to clear all flammable vegetation and other combustible growth for a
distance greater than 30 feet (9.14 m) shall be in writing and shall specify the exact
d istance from the structure that such vegetation and growth must be cleared.
325.3.2 Compliance with Findings.
W ithin a reasonable time after receipt of the notice specified in Section 325.3.1,
every person owning, leasing, controlling, or operating the building, structure, or apiary
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involved, and every person owning, leasing, or controlling any land adjacent to such
b uilding, structure, or apiary shall at all times maintain around and adjacent to such
b uilding, structure, or apiary an effective fire protection or firebreak made by removing
and clearing away, for a distance not less than so determined, on each side thereof, all
flammable vegetation or other combustible growth, except as otherwise provided in
Section 325.2.
325.3.3 Correction by Fire Code Official or Commissioner
A ny person who has received notice for having failed to meet any of the
requirements specified in Sections 325.2.1, 325.2.2, 325.3.2, 325.10, 503.2.1, 3104.21,
6107.2, or 6107.3 and who is unable to comply with the requirements of such notice
m ay request the fire code o~cial or commissioner to correct the condition or conditions.
The fire code official or commissioner may do so, provided that the person requesting
such assistance agrees to pay the full cost thereof.
325.3.4 Notice of Failure to Correct.
I n the event any of the conditions prohibited by Sections 325.2.1, 325.2.2,
325.3.2, 325.10, 503.2.1, 3104.21, 6107.2, or 6107.3 exist, the governing body may
instruct the fire code official or commissioner to give notice to the owner of the property
u pon which such condition exists, to correct such prohibited condition, and if the owner
fails to correct such condition, the governing body may cause the same to be done and
m ake the expenses of such correction a lien upon the property upon which such
condition exists. If it so instructs the fire code official or commissioner, the governing
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body shall designate the time and place of a hearing either before itself or before a
referee appointed by it, and shall notify the fire code official of its action.
325.3.5 Mailing Notice.
U pon receipt of a notice from the governing body of the time and place of
hearing, and not less than 10 days before such hearing, the fire code official or
commissioner shall mail a notice to the owners of the property, as their names and
addresses appear from the last equalized assessment roll, or as they are known to the
clerk of the governing body on which a firebreak is not maintained as required by
Sections 325.2.1, 325.2.2, 325.3.2, 325.10, 503.2.1, 3104.21, or6107.3 in substantially
the following form:
N OTICE TO DESTROY WEEDS, BRUSH, AND RUBBISH
N otice is hereby given that on the _day of (month) ,the governing body
of (municipality) passed a resolution declaring the noxious or dangerous
weeds, sagebrush, chaparral, and any other brush or weeds which attain such large
g rowth as to become, when dry, a fire menace to adjacent improved property, were
growing and that there existed dry grass, stubble brush, litter, or other flammable
m aterial which endangers the public safety by creating a fire hazard upon or in front of
the property on certain streets in said municipality, and more particularly described in
said resolution, and that same constitutes a public nuisance which must be abated by
the removal of said noxious or dangerous weeds, brush, litter, or other flammable
m aterial, otherwise they will be removed and the nuisance will be abated by the
m unicipal authorities, in which case the cost of such removal shall be assessed upon
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the lots and lands from which, or in front of which, such materials are moved, and such
cost will constitute a lien upon such lots or lands until paid. Reference is hereby made
to said resolution for further particulars.
A ll property owners having any objections to the proposed removal of such
m aterials are hereby notified to attend a meeting of the governing body of said
m unicipality, to be held at a.m. o'clock, (month) ,when their
o bjections will be heard and given due consideration.
Dated this day of (month)
(name)
(department)
(municipality)
325.3.6 Posting of Notice.
As an alternative to mailing, a notice in the form required in Section 325.3.5 shall
be posted conspicuously in front of the property on which vegetation which must be
removed exists, or if the property has no frontage upon any highway or road then upon
that portion of the property nearest to a highway or road, or most likely to give actual
notice to the owner. The notices shall be posted not more than 100 feet (30.48 m) in
d istance apart, but at least one notice shall be posted on each lot or parcel of land.
325.3.7 Publication of Notice.
The clerk of the governing body shall publish notice of the hearing once in a
newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the County, not less than
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10 days prior to the date of the hearing, when notice is given by means other than that
prescribed in Section 325.3.4.
325.4 Hearinca of Protests.
325.4.1 Appointment of Referee.
The governing body may appoint a referee to hear protests pursuant to the
a rticle. If the governing body appoints an officer or employee of the municipality as
referee, the referee shall serve without any additional compensation, but all time spent
as referee shall be deemed and counted as time spent in performing the duties of the
compensated position.
325.4.2 Hearing Objections.
At the same time stated in the notices, the governing body or referee shall hear
a nd consider ali objections and protests, if any, to the proposed removal of vegetation,
a nd may continue the hearing from time to time.
325.4.3 Report of Referee.
If the hearing is before a referee, upon the conclusion of the hearing, the referee
shall report to the governing body findings and recommendations as to what objections,
if any, should be allowed and what objections, if any, should be overruled.
325.4.4 Decision by Board.
U pon the conclusion of the hearing before itself, or upon receipt of the report of
the referee, the governing body shall allow or overrule all objections, whereupon the
governing body shall acquire jurisdiction to proceed and perform the work by removal.
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The decision of the governing body on the matter is final, except as provided in
Sections 14920 and 14921 of the California Health and Safety Code.
325.4.5 Order for Abatement.
After final action is taken by the governing body on the disposition of any protests
or objections or in case no protest or objections are received, the said governing body
shall order the fire code official or commissioner to remove the dangerous vegetation.
325.5 Right of Entry Upon Private Property.
The fire code official or commissioner or their assistants, deputies, employees, or
contracting agents, or other representatives may enter upon private property for the
purpose of inspecting and/or removing vegetation pursuant to Sections 104.3 and
1 04.3.1 of this code.
325.6 Removal Before Arrival of Fire Code Official or
Commissioner.
Any property owner may have the vegetation removed at the owner's expense if
it is done prior to the arrival of the fire code official or commissioner or their
representatives.
325.7 Record and Report of Cost.
The fire code official or commissioner shall keep an account of the cost of
removing the vegetation from each separate parcel of land and shall render an itemized
report in writing to the governing body showing the cost of removing the vegetation from
each separate lot or parcel of land.
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325.7.1 Posting Copv of Report.
Before the report is submitted to the governing body or referee, a copy shall be
posted for at least three days on or near the chamber door of the governing body with a
notice of the time when the report will be submitted to the governing body or referee for
hearing on confirmation.
325.7.2 Hearing on Report.
At the time fixed for receiving and considering the report, the governing body or
the referee shall hear it and any objections of any of the property owners liable to be
assessed for the work of clearing vegetation.
325.7.3 Report of Referee.
If the hearing is before a referee, upon the conclusion of the hearing, the referee
shall report to the governing body findings and recommendations as to what
m odifications, if any, should be made in the report.
325.7.4 Modification and Confirmation of the Resort.
U pon the conclusion of the hearing on the report before itself, or upon receipt of
the report of the referee, the governing body may make such modifications in the report
of the fire code official or commissioner as it deems necessary, after which, by order or
resolution, the report shall be confirmed.
325.7.5 Costs of Removal.
The amounts for the cost for removing the vegetation upon the various parcels of
land mentioned in the report of the fire code official or commissioner, as confirmed, shall
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constitute special assessments against the respective parcels of land and are a lien on
the property for the amount of the respective assessments.
325.7.6 Collection of Expenses.
The expenses of removing vegetation shall be collected, and assessments shall
be canceled or refunded as provided in Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Part 5 of Division 12 of
the California Health and Safety Code, the provisions of which article are incorporated
herein as if set forth herein in full.
325.8 Joint Proceedings.
All of the proceedings provided for in this article may be combined with and
performed in conjunction with proceedings for the abatement of noxious weeds
pursuant to Part 5 of Division 12 of the California Health and Safety Code.
325.9 Prosecution.
A person who violates Sections 325.2.1, 325.2.2, 325.3.2, 325.10, 503.2.1,
3104.21, 6107.2, or 6107.3 may be prosecuted and punished whether proceedings
pursuant to Sections 325.3 — 325.8 inclusive, have been had or not. Proceedings
p ursuant to Sections 325.3 — 325.8 inclusive, are not a condition precedent to
prosecution for violation of Sections 325.2.1, 325.2.2, 325.3.2, 325.10, 503.2.1,
3104.21, 6107.2, or 6107.3.
325.10 Roadway Clearance.
The fire code official or commissioner may require removal and clearance of all
flammable vegetation or other combustible growth for a minimum of 10 feet (3.05 m) on
each side of every roadway, whether public or private. The fire code official or
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commissioner may enter upon private property to inspect, remove, and clear vegetation
a nd growth as required by this section and may charge the responsible party for the
cost of such action. This section shall not apply to single specimens of trees,
ornamental shrubbery, or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents,
or similar plants used as ground cover, provided that they do not form a means of
readily transmitting fire. As used in this section, "roadway" means that portion of a
highway or private street improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
The minimum clearance of 10 feet (3.05 m) may be increased if the fire code official
d etermines additional distance is required to provide reasonable fire safety.
SECTION 82. Section 326 is hereby added to read as follows:
326 ACTIVITIES IN HAZARDOUS WILDLAND FIRE AREAS
326.1 Intent.
The unrestricted use of grass, grain, brush, orforest-covered land, in certain
hazardous fire portions of the jurisdictional area due to conditions tending to cause or
allow the rapid spread of fires which may occur on such lands, or because of the
inaccessible character of such lands, is a potential menace to life and property from fire.
Therefore, it is the intent of this section to provide necessary safeguards to prevent the
occurrence of fires and to control the spread of fires which might be caused by
recreational, commercial, industrial, or other activities carried on in any hazardous fire
area.
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326.2 Permit Required.
No person shall establish or conduct any of the following or similar activities in a
hazardous fire area without first securing a permit:
1. Recreational activities including, but not limited to, rifle ranges, carnivals
a nd fairs, public assembly events, fireworks, and open burning.
2. Temporary or permanent activities including, but not limited to, stands for
cooking or other activities which could provide a source of ignition.
326.3 Permit ReQuest.
A request for an issuance of a permit for any such activity shall be made to the
fire code official not less than 15 days prior to the starting date of such activity.
326.4 Fire Protection Survev.
U pon receiving a request for issuance of a permit, the fire code official shall
survey the buildings, premises, and facilities proposed for such use prior to issuance of
the permit to determine the fire protection equipment and safeguards necessary to
conduct such activity without unduly increasing the potential fire hazard to the area.
326.5 Notification.
The applicant shall be notified by the fire code official of those facilities and all
fire protection safeguards necessary, and a permit shall not be issued until all such
facilities and safeguards have been provided.
326.6 Permit Stipulations.
The permit shall stipulate the conditions, precautions, limitations, and safeguards
n ecessary to conduct such activity with a reasonable degree of fire safety, and failure to
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comply with any condition, precaution, limitation, or safeguard stipulated shall be cause
for immediate revocation of the permit and cessation of the activity.
326.7 Fire Protection Facilities Required.
Fire protection facilities required and conditions or limitations necessary to
m aintain reasonable fire safety may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Adequate water supply, pumps, hydrants, and hoses.
2. Firebreaks as necessary to prevent a fire on the premises from spreading
to adjacent brush orgrass-covered areas.
3. Posting of "NO SMOKING" signs.
4. Removal of dry grass and weeds from around buildings, along roadways
a nd automobile parking areas, and other areas accessible to the public or participants
of the activity.
5. Provision of approved, competent fire safety officers or advisors to act as
fire guards or fire watchers to patrol the area when such activity is taking place. See
also Section 3104.20.
6. Provision of adequate access roads and parking facilities to prevent
congestion of public roads, to permit adequate means of egress far evacuation of the
p ublic or participants in event of emergency, and to permit movement of fire apparatus
a nd equipment.
7. Restriction or prohibition of activities during periods of high-fire hazard
weather conditions.
8. Such fencing as is necessary to control the activity.
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9. Such other conditions, limitations, or provisions necessary to maintain
reasonable fire safety.
326.8 Restricted Entry on National Forest Land.
A person shall not enter or be on any lands within the boundaries of the National
Forest within Los Angeles County which have been closed to entry by the U.S. Forest
Service, except by a valid special entry permit issued by a U.S. Forest Service official.
326.9 Closure of Public or Private Lands.
Any portion of public or private lands in any hazardous fire area may be closed to
the public by the fire code official at the request of the owners of such public or private
l ands, when in the opinion of the fire code official such closure is necessary for the
prevention of fires. Notice of such closure shall be made by the fire code official by
public announcement, and such closure shall be in effect until, in the opinion of the fire
code official, such closure is no longer necessary for the protection of property against
fire and such closure is lifted by public announcement.
326.10 Restricted Entry on Closed Lands.
A person shall not enter or be upon any public or private lands closed to the
public by the fire code official during the period such closure is in effect, except that the
closure of private lands shall not prohibit the use or entry upon such lands by the owner,
owner's guests, or invitees, provided that such guests or invitees have written
permission from the owner of such lands to enter upon the same. Such written permit
shall be presented upon the demand of any public officer when such person is within
a ny closed area.
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326.11 Posting of Lands Closed to Entrv.
Lands closed to entry shall be posted by the fire protection agency having
jurisdiction.
326.12 Spark Arresters Required.
326.12.1 Equipment.
No person shall use or operate in, upon, or within any hazardous fire area, any
tractor, construction equipment, engine, machinery, or any steam, oil, or
gasoline-operated stationary or mobile equipment, from which a spark or fire may
originate unless such equipment is provided with a qualified device or spark arrester
installed in or attached to the exhaust pipe which will prevent the escape of fire or
sparks. Said qualified device or spark arrester shall meet the requirements of the
current version of the United States Forest Service "Standard for Spark Arresters for
I nternal Combustion Engines" (Standard 5100-1). For the purpose of this section, any
registered motor vehicle operated on a road or highway and which is equipped with a
m uffler in good condition, as required by the California Vehicle Code, shall be deemed
to be in compliance with this section.
326.12.2 Chimneys.
Each chimney used in conjunction with any fireplace, barbecue, incinerator, or
a ny heating appliance in which solid or liquid fuel is used, upon any building, structure,
or premises located within any hazardous fire area, shall be maintained with a spark
arrester constructed with heavy wire mesh or other non-combustible material with
openings not to exceed one-half inch (12.7 mm).
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326.13 Open Flame Device.
No person shall operate or use any device, machine, or process such as a
welding torch, tar pot, decorative torch, or any other device liable to start or cause fire in
or upon any hazardous fire area, except by the authority of a written permit from the fire
code official. However, no permit will be required if such use is within inhabited
premises or a designated camp site, and such use is a minimum of 30 feet from any
grass, grain, brush, or forest covered lands.
326.14 Roadway Clearance.
1. Clearance of brush or vegetative growth from roadways shall be in
accordance with Section 325.10 of this code.
2. If the fire code official determines in any specific case that difficult terrain,
d anger of erosion, or other unusual circumstances make strict compliance with the
provisions of this code undesirable or impractical, the fire code official may suspend
enforcement thereof and require reasonable alternative measures.
326.15 Illegal Dumping.
N o person shall place, deposit, or dump any garbage, cans, bottles, papers,
ashes, refuse, trash, rubbish, or combustible waste materials in or upon any hazardous
fire area. No person shall dump such materials in, upon, or along any trail, roadway, or
highway in any hazardous fire area. Dumping in areas approved by the Fire
Department for this use shall not be deemed to be in violation of this section. This
section may be enforced by the commissioner.
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326.16 Disposal of Ashes.
No person shall place, deposit, or dump any ashes or coals in or upon any
hazardous fire area except in the hearth of an established fire pit, camp stove, or
fireplace, or in anon-combustible container with atight-fitting lid which is kept or
m aintained in a safe location not less than 10 feet from any combustible vegetation or
structure, or where such ashes or coals are buried and covered with one foot of mineral
earth not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from any combustible vegetation or structure.
326.17 Fire Roads and Firebreaks.
1. No person, except public officers acting within the scope of their duties,
shall travel upon or drive or park any motorcycle, motor scooter, or motor vehicle upon
a ny fire road or firebreak beyond the point where travel is restricted by a cable, gate, or
sign, without the permission of the property owner or owners involved.
2. No person shall park any vehicle so as to obstruct the entrance to any fire
road or firebreak.
3. No person shall install or maintain a radio or television aerial, or guy wire
thereto, or any other obstruction on any fire road or firebreak, which is less than 16 feet
above such fire road or firebreak.
326.18 Use of Motorcycle, Motor Scooter, and Motor Vehicles.
No person shall operate any motorcycle, motor scooter, or motor vehicle, except
u pon clearly established public or private roads, within any hazardous fire area without
first having secured a permit to do so from the fire code official. No such permit shall be
issued unless written permission from the property owner is first presented.
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326.19 Hazardous Warning Liphts.
It shall be unlawful to maintain any torch or lantern utilizing an open flame along
a ny excavation, road, or any place where the dislodgment of such torch or lantern might
permit same to roll, fall, or slide on to any forest orbrush-covered land, or any land
containing flammable material.
SECTION 83. Section 327 is hereby added to read as follows:
327 ADMINISTRATIVE FINES
327.1 Administrative Fine—Imposition.
I mproved parcels found to be in violation of Sections 325.2.1, 325.2.2, 325.10,
503.2.1, 3104.21, or 6107.3 of this code relating to clearance of brush and combustible
g rowth, roadway clearance, and vertical clearance on fire access roads, shall be subject
to an administrative fine, non-compliance fee, and/or possible liens as allowed by the
provisions of Title 1, Chapter 1.25 of the County Code.
327.2 Administrative Fine—Enforcement.
A n administrative fine will be imposed and enforced upon failure of the
responsible party to comply with written abatement instructions and timeframes
contained on the Official Inspection Report Form (County of Los Angeles Fire
Department FORM 4106) issued by the Fire Department.
327.3 Declared Parcel.
A declared parcel is a parcel which contains noxious weeds and other flammable
vegetation that are a fire hazard and which constitutes a public nuisance which must be
a bated as declared in an annual resolution of the Board of Supervisors. An owner of a
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declared parcel will be mailed a declaration card specifying the abatement actions
required of the owner. The declaration card constitutes the first official notice to the
owner.
327.3.1 Declared Parcel Inspection —Notice of Violations.
A physical inspection of the declared parcel is conducted by the Fire Department
to determine compliance with the declaration card. After the physical inspection, if the
Fire Department determines that the owner has not complied with the declaration card,
then such non-compliance constitutes the first violation of the fire code. The owner will
be given notice of such first violation of the fire code. This notice constitutes the second
official notice to the owner.
The second official notice shall also inform the owner that an administrative fine
m ay be imposed on the declared parcel if not properly cleared. An owner's failure to
comply with the second official notice constitutes the second violation of the fire code.
327.4 Undeclared Parcel.
A n undeclared parcel is a parcel not contained in the annual resolution of the
Board of Supervisors described in Section 327.3.
327.4.1 Undeclared Parcel Inspection—Notice of Violations.
After a physical inspection, if the Fire Department determines that an undeclared
parcel is not in compliance with the fire code, the owner will be given notice of such
violation of the fire code. This notice of violation constitutes the first official notice. An
owner's failure to comply with the first official notice constitutes the first violation of the
fire code. After a first violation, a physical inspection of an undeclared parcel will be
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conducted by the Fire Department to determine compliance with the fire code. After the
physical inspection, if the Fire Department determines that an undeclared parcel is not
i n compliance with the fire code, the owner will be given notice of the second violation of
the fire code. This notice constitutes the second official notice to the owner. This
second official notice shall also inform the owner that an administrative fine may be
i mposed on an undeclared parcel if not cleared. An owner's failure to comply with the
second notice constitutes the second violation of the fire code.
327.5 Administrative Fine—Amount.
The administrative fine for a first violation as described in Section 327.3.1 or
327.4.1 is $0. The administrative fine for a second violation as described in
Section 327.3.1 or 327.4.1 is $500.
327.6 Administrative Fine—Collection.
The administrative fine will be collected by the Fire Department through direct
i nvoice. The Fire Department shall notify the owner of the imposition and amount of the
administrative fine.
327.7 Administrative Fine—Administrative Review and Appeal.
The imposition of an administrative fine may be appealed in writing utilizing the
Request for Administrative Hearing form provided with the administrative fine invoice.
The Request for Administrative Hearing form must be filed with the brush clearance
section manager of the Fire Department within 10 calendar days following the service of
the notice of administrative fine.
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Upon conclusion of the administrative hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a
written decision within 10 calendar days. The hearing officer's written decision shall
constitute the final administrative decision of the County.
Any person contesting the final administrative order or decision of the Fire
Department may seek further review pursuant to Section 53069.4 of the California
G overnment Code.
Any administrative penalty imposed shall be cancelled or refunded as provided in
Sections 14920-14921 of the California Health and Safety Code, or any successor
statute of similar import.
327.8 Creation of Lien for Unpaid Administrative Fines
Pursuant to Title 1, Chapter 1.25 of the County Code, the amount of the unpaid
administrative fines shall become a lien on the real property that is in violation of this
chapter.
SECTION 84. Section 328 is hereby amended to read as follows:
328 LAND DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
FEES
This section is applicable to all unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County,
to all incorporated areas that are a part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of
Los Angeles County, and to all cities that contract with the Consolidated Fire Protection
District of Los Angeles County for services and adopt Section 328 as part of their fire
code. The applicable fees described herein shall be collected as a condition of approval
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for any land development projects ,. s~environmental documents, or permit reviewu
referred or submitted to the Fire Department for review.
SECTION 85. Section 328.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
328.1 Tentative Tract Map Initial Review.
A fee shall be payable to the Fire Department upon the initial submittal of any
tentative tract map for the review and approval by the Fire Department. The amount of
the fee shall be $a;7-72,445.00 for the first 10 lots, plus an additional amount for any
tentative tract map containing more than 10 lots, calculated in accordance with the
following:
a. An additional $a-319.00 for each of the next 15 lots; plus
b. An additional $319.00 for each of the next 25 lots; plus
c. An additional $814.00 for each of the next 50 lots; plus
d. An additional $ 10.00 for each of the new 900 lots; plus
e. An additional $46.00 for each lot in excess of 1000 lots.
SECTION 86. Section 328.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
328.2 Revised Tentative Tract Map Filing Fees.
If prior to approval by the advisory agency or the legislative body of the Countv or
the city (if it has no advisory agency), the tentative map requires significant revision, the
subdivider shall pay to the Fire Department a fee of $362.00 for the third major
revision and for each additional significant revised map thereafter.
328.2.1 If, subsequent to the approval of a tentative map by the
advisory agency or the legislative body of the Countv or the city (if it has no advisory
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agency), the subdivider requests a significant revision of the conditions of approval and
a revised tentative map is submitted for review and comment, the subdivider shall pay
the Fire Department a fee of $481,172.00.
328.2.2 If a less than significant change is proposed to a tentative
map and a revised map is not required, the subdivider shall pay the Fire Department a
fee of $594.00.
SECTION 87. Section 328.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
328.3 Final Map Review Analysis (Tract Map).
328.3.1 A fee shall be payable to the Fire Department, upon the
submittal of any fi nal tract map for review by the Fire Department. The amount of the
fee shall be as follows:
a. $594.00 for each map consisting of 1-5 lots.
b. $441-652.00 for each map consisting of 6-10 lots.
c. $54a-767.00 for each map consisting of 11-25 lots.
d. $f38883.00 for each map consisting of 26-50 lots.
e. $1,057.00 for each map consisting of 51 or more lots.
328.3.2 In addition to the fee specified in Section 328.3.1, a
supplemental review fee shall be payable to the Fire Department in the event that a final
tract map is submitted more than three times. The amount of the supplemental review
fee, payable upon the fourth and each subsequent submittal shall be $189.00.
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SECTION 88. Section 328.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
328.4 Tentative Parcel Map Initial Review.
A fee shall be payable to the Fire Department, upon the initial submittal of any
tentative parcel map for the review and approval by the Fire Department. The amount
of the fee shall be $1,057.00.
SECTION 89. Section 328.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
328.5 Tentative Parcel Map Revisions.
A fee shall be payable to the Fire Department upon the submittal for approval by
the Fire Department of any revisions to a tentative parcel map that has been previously
a pproved by the Fire Department. The amount of the fee shall be as follows:
a. $304.00 for a revision to a tentative parcel map that has not been
a pproved by the advisory agency or the legislative body of the city (if it has no advisory
agency).
b. $3 594.00 for a revised tentative parcel map that has previously been
a pproved by the advisory agency or the legislative body of the city (if it has no advisory
agency).
c. $362.00 for an amendment to a tentative parcel map that has
p reviously been approved by the advisory agency or the legislative body of the city (if it
has no advisory agency) that is of a minor nature and where a revised map is not
required.
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SECTION 90. Section 328.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
328.6 Final Map Review Analysis (Parcel Map).
328.6.1 A fee shall be payable to the Fire Department upon the
submittal of any final parcel map for approval by the Fire Department. The amount of
the fee shall be as follows:
a. $594.00 for each map consisting of 1-4 parcels.
b. $44652.00 for each map consisting of 5-10 parcels.
c. $038883.00 for each map consisting of 11-50 parcels.
d. $1,057.00 for each map consisting of 51 or more parcels.
328.6.2 In addition to the fee specified in Section 328.6.1, a
supplemental review fee shall be payable to the Fire Department in the event that a final
parcel map is submitted more than three times. The amount of the supplemental review
fee, payable upon the fourth and each subsequent submittal shall be $189.00.
SECTION 91. Section 328.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
328.7 Miscellaneous Fees.
A fee shall be payable to the Fire Department upon submittal of any of the
following requests for review and approval by the Fire Department. The amount of the
fee shall be as follows:
a. $4131.00 for a request for a site plan review.
b. $247.00 for-a-r-ec~ues~~eF verification that the final tract or parcel map
complies with the applicable ordinances, conditions, and other requirements.
c. $247.00 for a request for review of a proposed street vacation.
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d. $a~8247.00 for a request to review an application for a lot line adjustment.
e. $8247.00 for a request to review a water system that includes a
m aximum of 10 hydrants. Where the water system includes more than 10 hydrants, the
a mount of the fee shall be increased by an additional $94_0.00 for each additional
h ydrant beyond 10.
f. $84247.00 for a request for review of a water system plan.
g. $362.00 for a request to review an application for a conditional use
permit.
h. $43212.00 for a request for review of a revision to a conditional use
permit application that has previously been approved by the Fire Department.
$4131.00 for a request for review of an appeal to the water appeals
board.
j. $8247.00-for a request for review of an application for a change of
zone.
k. $3362.00 for a request to review and approve an application for a
m obile home park or special occupancy park, including review of environmental impact
reports, new park development or continued use of an existing park.
$~47-478.00 for a request for review of a grading plan for fire lanes and
private driveways only.
m. $4247.00 for a request for review of a revised Exhibit A.
n. $270.00 for a request for a grant of waiver.
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o. $247.00 for a request for review of an application for a clean hands
waiver.
qp. $145.00 for a One Stop meeting.
SECTION 92. Section 328.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.8 Environmental Document Reviews.
328.8.1 Whenever a review for impact on the fire prevention, natural
resources, and/or fire resource allocation responsibilities of the Fire Department is
required as part of the environmental review process, the applicant shall pay a minimum
deposit fee of $1,000.00 at the time of submittal to the Fire Department and such
supplemental fees and deposits as specified in Subsections 328.8.2 through 328.8.7 of
this section to complete the required review.
328.8.2 If during the Fire Department's review process actual costs
i ncurred reach 80 percent of the amount on deposit, the applicant shall be notified and
required to submit a minimum supplemental deposit up to the amount of the initial
d eposit. There is no limit to the number of supplemental deposits that may be required
prior to completion or withdrawal of the environmental review.
328.8.3 If an initial or supplemental deposit is not received within
30 days of notification that such deposit is due and payable, the Fire Department's
review shall be discontinued until such deposit is received.
328.8.4 At the sole discretion of the applicant, the amount of an initial
or supplemental deposit may exceed the minimum amounts defined herein, except that
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at no time shall such initial or supplemental deposit be less than the minimum deposit
a mount set forth in Section 328.8.1.
328.8.5 The Fire Departmenfs actual costs shall be computed on a
m onthly basis and deducted from the amount on deposit. The costs shall be considered
final upon completion of the Fire Departments review process. If final costs do not
exceed the amount on deposit, the unused portion shall be refunded.
328.8.6 Should the application be withdrawn, costs to the date that
the Fire Department is advised of the withdrawal shall be computed, and the unused
portion of the amount on deposit shall be refunded.
328.8.7 Costs shall be computed using actual hours expended by
staff multiplied by the most current applicable hourly rates, approved by the County
A uditor-Controller, that are available at the time that costs are assessed. Cost data
used to determine fees shall be maintained by the Fire Departments business office
a nd made available for public review while work is in progress and for three years
following final action or withdrawal of the application.
SECTION 93. Section 328.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:
328.9 Oak Tree Permit Fees.
328.9.1 When an oak tree repot is referred to the Fire Department
for review, pursuant to Section 22.56.2140, a fee shall be paid to the Fire Department
based on the number of trees identified for review in the oak tree report, as follows:
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NUMBER OF TREES
_.
PERMIT
1-15 $733.00
16-50 ~~1-4815.00
51-100 ~~51,466.00
1 01-200 X6452,281.00
201-400 ~~953,910.00
401-999 ~a~46, 517.00
328.9.2 When the number of trees identified for review in the oak
tree report is 1,000 or more the applicant shall pay directly to the Fire Department a
d eposit of $a-;9895,000.00 from which actual costs shall be billed and deducted
328.9.2.1 If during the oak tree inspection process actual costs
incurred reach 80 percent of the amount on deposit the applicant shall be notified by
the Fire Department and required to submit a minimum supplemental deposit in the
a mount of $a ;8995,000.00 directly to the Fire Department There is no limit to the
n umber of supplemental deposits that may be required to be submitted to the Fire
Department prior to completion or withdrawal of the inspection report
SECTION 94. Section 328.9.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.9.2.2 If an initial or supplemental deposit is not received by the
Fire Department within 30 days of notification that such deposit is due and payable all
work shall be discontinued until such deposit is received.
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SECTION 95. Section 328.9.2.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.9.2.3 At the sole discretion of the applicant, the amount of an initial
or supplemental deposit may exceed the minimum amount defined herein, except that
at no time shall such initial or supplemental deposit be less than the minimum
requirement.
SECTION 96. Section 328.9.2.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.9.2.4 The final oak tree inspection fee shall be based on actual
costs incurred by the Fire Department.
SECTION 97. Section 328.9.2.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.9.2.5 Costs shall be computed on a monthly basis and deducted
from the amount on deposit The oak tree inspection fee shall be considered final upon
completion of the review arocess. If final costs do not exceed the amount on deposit
the unused portion shall be refunded to the applicant.
SECTION 98. Section 328.9.2.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.9.2.6 Should the inspection request be withdrawn. costs to date
shall be computed, and the unused portion of the amount on deposit shall be refunded
to the applicant.
SECTION 99. Section 328.9.2.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.9.2.7 Costs shall be computed using actual hours expended by
Fire Department staff multiplied by the most current applicable hourly rates approved
the County Auditor-Controller. that are available at the time that costs are assessed.
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SECTION 100. Section 328.9.2.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.9.2.8 Cost data used to determine inspection fees shall be
m aintained by the business office of the Fire Department and made available for public
review while work is in progress and for three years following final action or withdrawal
of the application.
SECTION 101. Section 328.10 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.10 Land Development Plan Reviews Located Within Fire
Hazard Severity Zones.
Land development plan check review and approvals located within the Very High
Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) shall be performed in accordance with
Section 4908 of this code.
SECTION 102. Section 328.11 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.11 Annual Review of Fees.
The fees in Section 328 shall be reviewed annually by the Fire Department.
Beginning on July 1, 2008, and thereafter on each succeeding July 1, the amount of
each fee shall be adjusted as follows: calculate the percentage movement between
M arch of the previous year and March of the current year in the Consumer Price Index
(CPI) for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Riverside areas, as
p ublished by the United States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics. The adjusted
fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar; provided, however, notwithstanding any of
the above, no fee shall exceed the cost of providing the service for which the fee is
collected.
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BECTON 103. Section 403.2.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
403.2.2.1 Emeraencv Notification.
W hen required by the fire code official, places of assembly shall be provided with
a method for notifying the Fire Department in the event of an emergency. This may be
a telephone or other method approved by the fire code official. Methods of notifying the
Fire Department shall be readily available to the public.
SECTION 104. Section 403.8.3.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
403.8.3.5 Emergencv Plan.
Additional information provided in emergency plans shall include procedures for
use of alarms, notification of occupants and emergency responders in the event of
alarm system malfunctions, isolating the fire, evacuating each fire area and the building,
a nd relocating non-ambulatory persons. Copies of the plan shall be given to all
supervisory personnel, and a copy shall be available on the premises to all personnel at
all times.
SECTION 105. Section 403.12.3.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
403 12 3 4 Fire Safety Officers and Advisors.
W hen, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is necessary for the preservation
of life or property, due to the hazardous nature of an event, production, operation, or
function, the fire code official shall require the owner or lessee to employ or cause the
e mployment of one or more approved fire safety officers or advisors to be on duty at
such place during the hazardous activity.
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SECTION 106. Section 403.14 is hereby added to read as follows:
403.14 Ground Seats.
W hen more than 200 loose chairs are used in close proximity to, and in
connection with, a public assemblage event, the chairs shall be fastened together in
g roups of not less than three.
Exceptions:
1. The bonding of chairs shall not be required when tables are provided with
the chairs for dining use or similar purposes.
2. The bonding of chairs shall not be required when the placement and
location of such chairs will not obstruct any required exit or any line of egress toward
a ny required exit and will not constitute a fire hazard as approved by the fire code
official.
SECTION 107. Section 404.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
404.2.1 Fire eEvacuation pPlans.
Fire evacuation plans shall include the following:
1. Emergency egress or escape routes and whether evacuation of the
b uilding is to be complete by selected floors or areas only or with a defend -in-place
response. For occupancies and buildings located in hazardous wildland fire areas the
emergencv egress and escape routes shall include provisions for transporting
employees and occupants to a location that is deemed reasonably safe from wildland
fire.
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SECTION 108. Section 404.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
404.2.2 Fire sSafety pPlans.
Fire safety plans shall include the following:
4. Floor plans identifying the locations of the following:
4.9. Fire alarm, control panel, and fire alarm annunciators and controls.
4.10. Location of limited access devices, including kev boxes and kev
switches.
SECTION 109. Section 404.2.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
404.2.2.1 Implementation.
I n the event a fire is detected in a building or a fire alarm activates, the fire
evacuation plan and fire safety plan shall both be implemented.
SECTION 110. Section 405.10 is hereby added to read as follows:
405.10 Fire Drill.
I n accordance with Table 405.2 of this code, a fire drill shall be conducted by the
fire safety director, or designee using the fire alarm system.- The following
a nnouncement shall be made over the public address system prior to and following the
test of the actual alarm system: "This is a test of the fire alarm system. No evacuation
from this floor or building is required." This announcement shall be repeated twice after
the fire alarm testing has been concluded.
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SECTION 111. Section 502.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
502.1 Definitions.
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2.
AREA OF FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS.
WATER UTILITY.
WATER UTILITY SERVICE AREA.
SECTION 112. Section 503.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1.2 Additional aAccess.
The fire code official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus access
road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion,
condition of terrain, climatic conditions, or other factors that could limit access. Such
additional access must comply with Titie 21 of the Los Angeles County Code.
SECTION 113. Section 503.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than
20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in
accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance e# Rs#-less-#han
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Exception: A minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches (4114.8 mm) may
be allowed for protected tree species adjacent to access roads. Anv applicable tree-
trimming permit from the appropriate agencv is required.
SECTION 114. Section 503.2.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.2.2.1 Dimensions Maintained.
The dimensions of approved fire apparatus roads shall be maintained as
originally approved by the fire code official.
SECTION 115. Section 503.2.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.5 Dead-eEnds.
Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45720 mm) in
length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
Exception: For dead-end fire apparatus access roads between 151 feet and
300 feet in length, the fire code official may determine that the approved area for turning
around the fire apparatus can be met by requiring more stringent width, turning radius,
and grade specifications as per Sections 104.8 503.2 503.2.4, and 503.2.7 of this code
a nd when, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, firefighting or rescue operations would not be
i mpaired.
SECTION 116. Section 503.2.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.2.9 Area of Firefighting Operations.
The area of firefighting operations shall not be located underneath high-voltage
transmission lines.
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SECTION 117. Section 503.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.3 Marking.
W here required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved
notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING -FIRE LANE shall be
provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads, to clearly indicate the
entrance to such road or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes
are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be
replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. A no parking
designation shall meet the requirements of California Vehicle Code Section 22500.1
a nd approved by the fire code official.
SECTION 118. Section 503.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.3.1 Marking Overhead High-Voltaire Transmission Lines.
W hen required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads and
structures located near high-voltage transmission lines shall be posted with signs,
approved by the fire code official, that include the words "CAUTION OVERHEAD
HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINES."
SECTION 119. Section 503.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of €Fire aApparatus aAccess Roads.
Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including
the parking of vehicles or the use of traffic calming devices, including but not limited to,
speed bumps or speed humps. The minimum widths and clearances established in
Section 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 shall be maintained at all times.
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SECTION 120. Section 503.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.4.1 Traffic 6Calming dDevices.
Traffic calming devices including but not limited to speed bumps and speed
h umps, shall be prohibited unless approved by the fire code official.
SECTION 121. Section 503.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
503 7 Fire Apparatus Access Roads in Recreational Vehicle,
M obile Home and Manufactured Housing Sales Lots and Storage Lots.
Recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured housing sales lots and
storage lots shall provide and maintain fire apparatus access roads in accordance with
Section 503.
503 7 1 Fire Apparatus Access Roads in Mobile Home Parks and
Special Occupancy Parks.
The enforcing agency for California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1,
Chapters 2 and 2.2 shall have authority for approval of roadways in mobile home parks
and special occupancy parks. Mobile home parks roadway requirements are found in
California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 1106,
a nd roadway requirements for special occupancy parks are found in Title 25, Division 1,
Chapter 2.2, Article 2, Section 2106.
SECTION 122. Section 504.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
504.5 Roof Top Barriers and Parapets.
No person shall install any security barrier, visual barrier screen, or other
o bstruction on the roof of any building in such a manner as to obstruct firefighter ingress
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or egress in the event of fire or other emergency. Parapets shall not exceed 48 inches
(1219.2 mm) on at least two sides of the building.
SECTION 123. Section 505.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
505.3 Multiple Residential and Commercial Units.
M ultiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not visible from
the street or road shall have, in addition to the requirements of Section 505.1 above,
a pproved numbers grouped for all units within each structure and positioned to be
plainly visible from the street or road. Said numbers may be grouped on the wall of the
structure or on a mounting post independent of the structure.
SECTION 124. Section 506.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
506.1 Where Required.
W here access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured
o penings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving orfire-fighting
purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an
a pproved location. The key box shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with
U L 1037, and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code
official.
Exception: A kev box is not required for access to the interior of a sleeping unit
or dwelling unit.
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SECTION 125. Section 507.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.1.1 Water Certificate.
Except as otherwise provided by this section, every application for a building
permit shall be accompanied by:
1. Evidence indicating to the fire code official that the proposed structure will
be provided with a reliable water supply. The fire code official may accept as sufficient
evidence a certificate from a water utility that it can supply water to the proposed
structure in compliance with Title 20 of the Los Angeles County Code, except that if the
fire code official knows that such water utility cannot so supply water, the fire code
official may reject such certificate; or
2. A certificate from the Fire Department that there exists, or is under
construction, a private water supply which, in the fire code official's opinion, is adequate
for fire protection.
Exception: A certificate is not required for new or existing U occupancies with
less than 1,000 square feet of aggregate floor area.
SECTION 126. Section 507.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.2 Type of Water sSupply.
A water supply shall consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water
m ains, or other fixed systems capable of reliably providing the required fire
flow. Facilities. buildings, or portions of buildings that are hereafter constructed or
moved into or within the jurisdiction that are located within a water district's or water
utility's service area and that receive awill-serve letter from the applicable water district
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or water utility shall obtain their water supply from that water districts or water utility's
s stem.
SECTION 127. Section 507.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.3.1 Fire Protection Water Supplies in Sales or Storage Lots
of Recreational Vehicles, Mobile Homes, or Manufactured Housing, or in Mobile
Home Parks or Special Occupancy Parks.
New, or additions to existing, sales or storage lots of recreational vehicles,
m obile homes, or manufactured housing, mobile home parks, and special occupancy
parks, shall be provided with an approved fire protection water supply in accordance
with Section 507.
Exception: Special occupancy parks located in remote areas shall have a fire
protection water supply as required by the fire code official, which shall not be less than
the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Special Occupancy
Parks, Chapter 2.2, Section 2300, et seq.
SECTION 128. Section 507.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.4.1 Private Fire Hydrant Test and Certification in Mobile
Home Parks and Special Occupancy Parks.
Private fire hydrants in mobile home parks and special occupancy parks shall be
tested and certified as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1,
Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 1317 for mobile home parks and Division 1, Chapter 2.2,
Article 6, Section 2317 for special occupancy parks. Certification of such tests shall be
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completed by the local water supplier, a licensed C-16 fire protection contractor, or a
licensed fire protection engineer as required by said Title 25.
SECTION 129. Section 507.5.1.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.1.2 Pool Draft System in Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
New swimming pools and spas, 5,000 gallon (18925 L) or greater capacity,
constructed or installed in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall have a drain and discharge
line connected to a draft hydrant in accordance with the Los Angeles County Plumbing
Code. Title 28.
Exceptions:
1. Swimming pools constructed or installed with the bottom of the pool more
than 15 feet below the proposed draft hydrant connection elevation, measured
vertically, need not be provided with a draft hydrant system.
2. Properties that are adequately served by access roads that comply with
Fire Department regulations, and have a properly spaced fire hydrant capable of flowing
a minimum of 1,250 Gallons per Minute (GPM) (15,141.6 L/min) for two hours, may be
exempted.
3. For residential properties built before August 13, 1995, where, in the
o pinion of the fire code official, there are practical geographic difficulties, the
requirement may be modified.
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SECTION 130. Section 507.5.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.5.5 Clear sSpace aAround #~drants.
A 3-foot (914-mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of
fire hydrants except as otherwise required or approved. Vehicles parking near fire
h ydrants must also compiv with California Vehicle Code Section 22514.
SECTION 131. Section 507.5.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.7 Firefighting Water Source Marker.
W hen required by the fire code official, a fire hydrant and other firefighting water
source shall be identified by the installation of a blue raised reflective pavement marker
or identified by other approved means.
SECTION 132. Section 507.5.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.8 Private Fire Hydrant Identification.
A private service fire hydrant shall be painted red in color. The valve stem,
coupling threads, or portions of the hydrant where the application of paint would violate
the listing of the hydrant or hinder its operation shall not be painted.
SECTION 133. Section 507.5.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.9 Private Fire Hydrant Caps or Plugs.
A private service fire hydrant hose coupling shall be provided with a protective
thread cap or plug. Missing or damaged caps or plugs shall be replaced.
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SECTION 134. Section 507.5.10 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.10 Draft Svstem Identification Sign.
New or existing swimming pools and spas constructed or located in a fire hazard
severity zone with a capacity of 5,000 gallons (1892.71 L) or more equipped with draft
h ydrants shall be identified with a permanent sign. The sign and its location shall be
a pproved by the fire code official.
SECTION 135. Section 507.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.6 Above-Ground Water Control Valves Requirements.
Above-ground water control valves must comply with Section 901.6.3.
SECTION 136. Section 510.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.1
Exceptions:
D
2.
3.
Where approved by the fire code official, a wired
communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.2 ~h
^„~~^^~ ~„~+~^, ^f the California Fire Code is provided.
~.,~+o,,, ,~ ..,,+ .,00,+o,,New buildings that can demonstrate minimum radio
coverage signal strength throughout the interior of the building.
I n facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and
such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative
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impact on the normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall
have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency
responder radio coverage system.
4. One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
5. Open parking garages with no subterranean portions.
SECTION 137. Section 511 is hereby added to read as follows:
511 DESTRUCTION OF SIGNS
511.1 Destruction of Signs.
No person shall mutilate or remove or destroy any sign or notice posted or
required to be posted by the fire code official or a duly authorized representative.
SECTION 138. Section 901.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
901.6 Inspection, Testing, and +Maintenance.
Fire detection, alarm, aa~extinguishing systems, mechanical smoke exhaust
systems, and smoke and heat vents shall be maintained in an operative condition at all
times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Non-required fire protection
systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested, and maintained or removed.
Fire protection system equipment, including initiating devices alarm notification
appliances, and annunciators shall not be concealed from view obstructed or impaired
i n any manner.
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SECTION 139. Section 901.6.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
901.6.3 Above-Ground Water Control Valves.
901.6.3.1 Above-Ground Water Control Valve Signs.
A bove-ground water control valves used for water based fire protection systems,
i ncluding private fire hydrant systems, shall have a permanent sign identifying areas or
systems controlled. Signs shall be metal, painted white with red letters a minimum of
one-inch high (25.4 mm) with 3/16-inch (.1875 mm) stroke, and shall be permanently
banded to the valve or permanently affixed to a wall.
901.6.3.2 Above-Ground Water Control Valve Supervision.
A bove-ground water control valves used for water based fire protection systems,
i ncluding private service mains and appurtenances, shall be mechanically supervised by
locking the valve in the fully open position using a cable or chain and anon-case
hardened lock, or by other approved means, when the valve is not electrically
supervised. Detachable wrenches for post indicator valves shall be secured in place by
the use of a non-case hardened lock.
901.6.3.3 Above-Ground Water Control Valve Identification.
A bove-ground water control valves used for water based fire protection systems,
including valves that are part of private service mains and appurtenances, shall be
painted red on any exposed surfaces subject to rust or corrosion. Valve stems,
coupling threads, operating mechanisms, sight windows, components, or portions of the
valve where the application of paint would violate the listing of the valve or hinder its
o peration shall not be painted.
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901.6.3.4 Clear Space Around Above-Ground Water Control
Valves.
A three-foot (914 =mm) clear space shall be maintained around the
circumference ofabove-ground water control valves used for water based fire protection
systems, including private fire hydrant systems, except as otherwise required or
a pproved.
SECTION 140. Section 901.7.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
901.7.4 Preplanned+Impairment pPrograms.
Preplanned impairments shall be authorized by the impairment coordinator.
Before authorization is given, a designated individual shall be responsible for verifying
that all of the following procedures have been implemented:
9. When alteration requires modification of a portion of afire-protection
system, the remainder of the system shall be kept in service.
1 0. When it is necessary to take afire-protection system or portion thereof
o ut of service for repair, the repair shall be completed immediately and the system
returned to full service.
SECTION 141. Section 901.8.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
901.8.2 Removal of eExisting eOccupant-aUse #Hose ILines.
The fire code official is authorized to permit the removal of existing occupant-use
hose lines where all of the following conditions exist:
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1. Installation is not required by this code or the California Building Code.
2. The hose line would not be utilized by trained personnel or the Fire
Department.
3. The remaining outlets are compatible with local Fire Department fittings.
4. The area is provided with an approved fire sprinkler system.
SECTION 142. Section 903.2.11.7 is added to read as follows:
903.2.11.7 Occupancies in Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Within
the Malibu-Santa Monica Mountains or San Gabriel Southface Areas.
An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every occupancy which is
newly constructed or which is modified, reconstructed, or remodeled by adding
50 percent or more of the floor area of the existing occupancy, within any 12-month
period, where the occupancy is located in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone and within the
Malibu-Santa Monica Mountains or the San Gabriel Mountains Southface Areas, as
d efined in Appendix P.
Exceptions:
1. Occupancies located in the San Gabriel Mountains Southface Area and
w hich are located three miles or less from the closest existing or planned Los Angeles
County Fire Station capable of supporting firefighting resources are exempt from the fire
sprinkler requirement. Travel distances shall be measured by the most direct route on
streets or roads accessible to Fire Department apparatus.
2. Occupancies modified, reconstructed, or remodeled by adding 50 percent
or more of the floor area of the existing occupancy, where the total floor area of the
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occupancy after the modification, reconstruction, or remodel is less than 5,000 square
feet (465 m2), are exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement.
3. Detached private garages, sheds, and agricultural buildings less than
200 square feet (19 mZ) in area and separated from other structures by a minimum of
six feet (1829 mm), are exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement.
4. Detached gazebos, pergolas, and carports open on two or more sides,
that are separated from other structures by a minimum of six feet (1829 mm) are
exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement.
5. Detached U occupancies, separated from other structures by a minimum
of six feet (1829 mm), built entirely out of non-combustible materials, and with no
combustible storage, are exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement.
For the purposes of this subsection, "planned Los Angeles County Fire Station"
means a fire station, approved by the Consolidated Fire Protection District of
Los Angeles County that will be developed within five years from the date of building
permit application for the subject development.
The Board of Supervisors finds it necessary to impose these requirements upon
the issuance of a building permit because a failure to do so would place the residents of
the subdivision or the immediate community, or both, in a condition perilous to their
h ealth or safety, or both.
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SECTION 143. Section 903.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.4.2 Alarms.
One exterior approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in
an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such
sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow
of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. One approved
exterior alarm visual device. located on the exterior of the building in an approved
location shall be provided to indicate to emergencv responders the general location of
a n alarm annunciator. Where a building fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the
a utomatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Other _visible
alarm notification appliances shall not be required except when required by Section 907.
SECTION 144. Section 905.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
905.2.1 Class I Standpipes.
905.2.1.1 Construction.
Materials and devices shall be of sufficient strength to withstand not less than
200 pounds per square inch (1379 kPa) of water pressure when ready for service. All
Class I standpipes shall be tested hydrostatically to withstand not less than 200 pounds
per square inch (1379 kPa) of pressure for two hours, but in no case shall the pressure
be less than 50 pounds per square inch (344.7 kPa) above the maximum working
pressure.
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905.2.1.2 Fire Department Connection.
Standpipes shall be equipped with a listed four-way Fire Department connection.
Systems with three or more standpipes shall be provided with a sufficient number of
i nlets as required by the fire code official. All Fire Department connections shall be
located on the building address street front, not less than 24 inches (609.6 mm) or more
than 42 inches (1066.8 mm) above grade and shall be equipped with an approved
straight-way check valve and substantial plugs or caps. All Fire Department
connections shall be visible, accessible, and clearly marked with approved signage.
More than one Fire Department connection may be required. Fire Department
connection location shall meet the requirements in Section 912.2.1.
905.2.1.3 Outlets.
Each standpipe shall be equipped with an approved 2'/z-inch (63.5 mm) outlet not
less than iwo feet (609.6 mm) or more than four feet (1219.2 mm) above the floor level
of each story. Standpipe outlets in stairvvay enclosures or smokeproof enclosures shall
be located so that the exit doors do not interfere with the use of the outlet and located
o n the main stair landing. All outlets shall be equipped with an approved valve, cap,
a nd chains.
SECTION 145. Section 905.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
905.4 Location of Class I sStandpipe Hose eConnections.
Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following
locations:
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1. In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be
provided for each story above or below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located
at ^^'^+^~^~~~'•^+~ f~^^~ ~~"^~ the main stair landing ~-~o;~~~;:~~, unless otherwise
a pproved by the fire code official. See Section 909.20.3.2 of the California Building
Code for additional provisions in smokeproof enclosures.
SECTION 146. Section 905.5.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
905.5.3 Class II system 1'/z-inch k►Hose.
A minimum 1'/2-inch (538_1-mm) hose shall be allowed to be used for hose
stations in light-hazard occupancies where investigated and listed for this service and
where approved by the fire code official. Class II interior wet standpipes shall be
equipped with a 1'/2-inch (38.1-mm) valve, no more than 100 feet (30.48 m) of lined
hose, and an approved fog nozzle in each story, including the basement or cellar of the
building, and located not less than three feet (914.4-mm) or more than five feet (1.52 m)
above the floor. Where combination standpipes are installed, the 1Yz-inch (38.1-mm)
outlet system may be supplied from the combination system with atwo-inch (50.8-mm)
connecting line.
SECTION 147. Section 905.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
905.6.1 Protection.
Risers and laterals of Class III standpipe systems shall be protected as required
for Class I systems in accordance with Section 905.4.1.
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Exceptions:
1. in buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, risers
a nd laterals which are not located within an enclosed stairway or pressurized enclosure
need not be enclosed within fire-resistive construction.
2. Laterals for Class II outlets on Class III systems need not be protected.
SECTION 148. Section 905.6.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
905.6.1.1 Size.
Class III standpipe systems shall be not less than six inches (152.4 mm) in
d iameter.
SECTION 149. Section 905.9 is hereby amended as follows:
905.9 Riser Shutoff Valve sSupervision and Drain.
Each individual riser must be equipped with an indicating valve at its base and an
a pproved valve for draining. Valves controlling water supplies shall be supervised in the
open position so that a change in the normal position of the valve will generate a
supervisory signal at the supervising station required by Section 903.4. Where a fire
alarm system is provided, a signal shall also be transmitted to the control unit.
SECTION 150. Section 906.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
906.1 Where Required.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in the following locations.
1. In new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, i, L, M, R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R-3.1,
R 4, and S occupancies.
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Exception: 1aWhen approved by the fire code official for Group R-2
occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in
Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher
having a minimum rating of 1-A:10-B:C.
SECTION 151. Section 907.5.2.3.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
907.5.2.3.5 Exterior Alarm Notification.
One approved exterior alarm visual device, located on the exterior of the building
i n an approved location, shall be provided to indicate to emergency responders the
g eneral location of an alarm annunciator.
SECTION 152. Section 910.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.2 Where Required.
Smoke and heat vents or a mechanical smoke removal system shall be installed
as required by Sections 910.2.1 and 910.2.2.
Exceptions:
a- Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II
commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
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SECTION 153. Section 910.2.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
910.2.1.1 Group S-2.
B uildings and portions thereof containing a basement level enclosed parking
garage exceeding 12,000 square feet (1108 m2)
SECTION 154. Section 910.3 is hereby amended as follows:
910.3 Design and Installation.
The design and installation of smoke and heat vents and draft curtains shall be
as specified in Sections 910.3.1 through 919:3:910.3.5.2 and
Table 910.3.
SECTION 155. Section 910.3.2 is hereby amended as follows:
910.3.2 C L ~ .1 M~M~ .~..E :~~wF;~Vent Operation.
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SECTION 156. Section 910.3.2.1 is hereby added as follows:
910.3.2.1 Gravity-Operated Drop-Out Vents.
Automatic smoke and heat vents containing heat-sensitive glazing designed to
shrink and drop out of the vent opening when exposed to fire shall fully open within
five minutes after the vent cavity is exposed to a simulated fire, represented by a
time-temperature gradient that reaches an air temperature of 500°F (260°C) within
five minutes.
SECTION 157. Section 910.3.2.2 is hereby added as follows:
910.3.2.2 Sprinklered Buildings.
W here installed in buildings provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed in accordance with
Sections 910.3.2.2.1 through 910.3.2.2.3.
910.3.2.2.1 Automatic Operation.
Smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically.
910.3.2.2.2 Control Mode Sprinkler System.
Smoke and heat vents installed in areas of buildings with a control mode
sprinkler.system shall have operating elements with a higher temperature classification
than the automatic fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13.
910.3.2.2.3 Eariv Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) Sprinkler
System.
Smoke and heat vents installed in areas of buildings with early suppression
fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers shall be equipped with astandard-response operating
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mechanism with a minimum temperature rating of 360°F (182°C) or 100°F (56°C) above
the operating temperature of the sprinklers, whichever is higher.
SECTION 158. Section 910.3.2.3 is hereby added as follows:
910.3.2.3 Nonsprinklered Buildings.
W here installed in buildings not provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
system, smoke and heat vents shall operate by actuation of cheat-responsive device
rated at between 100°F (38°C) and 220°F (104°C) above ambient.
Exception: Gravity-operated drop-out vents complying with Section 910.3.2.1.
SECTION 159. Section 910.3.3 is hereby amended as follows:
910.3.3 Vent Dimensions.
feAsws:
where:
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The effective venting area shall not be less than 16 square feet (1.5 mZl with no
dimension less than four feet (1219 mm), excluding ribs or putters having a total width
not exceeding six inches (152.4 mm).
SECTION 160. Section 910.3.4 is hereby added as follows:
910.3.4 Vent Locations.
Smoke and heat vents shall be located 20 feet (6096 mm) or more from adjacent
lot lines and fire walls and 10 feet (3048 mm) or more from fire barriers. Vents shall be
u niformly located within the roof in the areas of the building where the vents are
required to be installed by Section 910.2, with consideration given to roof pitch, draft
curtain location, sprinkler location, and structural members.
SECTION 161. Section 910.3.5 is hereby added as follows:
910.3.5 Draft Curtains.
W here required by Table 910.3, draft curtains shall be installed on the underside
of the roof in accordance with this section.
Exception: Where areas of buildings are equipped with ESFR sprinklers, draft
curtains shall not be provided within these areas. Draft curtains shall only be provided
at the separation between the ESFR sprinklers and the non-ESFR sprinklers.
910.3.5.1 Construction.
Draft curtains shall be constructed of sheet metal, lath and plaster, gypsum board
or other approved materials that provide equivalent performance to resist the passage
of smoke. Joints and connections shall be smoke tight.
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910.3.5.2 Location and Depth.
The location and minimum depth of draft curtains shall be in accordance with
Table 910.3.
SECTION 162. Table 910.3 is hereby added as follows:
Table 910.3
Requirements for Draft Curtains and Smoke and Heat Ventsa
OCCUPANCYGROUP DESIGNATED MINIMUM DRAFT MAXIMUM AREA yENT-AREA-MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
A NA COMMODITY STORAGE CURTAIN DEPTH FORMED BY GRAFT
CURTAINS TO FLOOR-SPACING OF DISTANCE
FROMCLASSIFICATIONHEIGHT (feet)(feet)(square feet)gREA RATlO`VENT CENTERS VENTS TO(~Qe~)
WALL OR
DRAFT
CURTAIN"
Meet)
Group F4 and S-t —02 • Hd but>_ 4 50,000 7:700 720 60
High-piled storage (see < 20 6 70,000 1:100 100 60
Section 91022)
Class I-IV Commodities
(Option i)~ 20 ~ y~6 B4O00 7:75 100 55
High-piled storage (see < ZO 4 3,000 1:75 100 55
Section 9102.2)
Class 61V Commodities
(Option 2)> 20 5 40 4 3,000 7:50 100 50
High-piled storage (see < pp 6 6,000 7:50 100 50
Section 91022)
High-hazartl
Commodities
(Option 1)> 20 < 30 6 6,000 1:40 90 45
High-piled storage (see ~ 20 4 4,000 1:5~100 50
Section 910.2.2)
High-hazard
Commodities
(Option 2)> 20 5 30 q 2,000 1:30 75 40
For SI: 1foot = 304.6 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Additional requirements for rack storage heights in excess of those indicated shall be in accordance with Chapter32 Porsolid-piled storage
heights in excess of those intlicated, an approved engineered design shall be used.
b. Vents adjacent to walls or draft curtains shall be located within a horizontal distance not greater than the maximum distance specifed in this
column as measured perpendicular(o the wall or draft curtain thatfottnsthe penmeterofthe draft curtained area.
c. Where draft curtains are not required, the vent area to Floor area ratio shall be calculated based on a minimum draft curtain depth of six feet
(Option i ). -
d. "H" is the height of the vent, in feet, above the floor.
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SECTION 163. Section 910.4.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.4.3 System dDesign eCriteria.
The mechanical smoke removal system shall be sized to exhaust the building at
a minimum rate of two air changes per hour based upon the volume of the building or
portion thereof without contents. Mechanical smoke removal systems provided for
basement level enclosed parking garaqes shall be designed to provide a minimum of
six complete air changes per hour. The capacity of each exhaust fan shall not exceed
30,000 cubic feet per minute (14.2 m3/sec).
SECTION 164. Section 910.4.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.4.4 Activation.
The mechanical smoke removal system shall be activated by manual controls
only. For basement level enclosed parking garages mechanical smoke removal
~~~stems shall be automatically activated by the automatic sprinkler system or by heat
d etectors having operating characteristics equivalent to those described in
Section 910 3 Individual manual controls for each fan unit shall also be provided.
SECTION 165. Section 912.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
912.2.1 Visible Location.
Fire Department connections shall be located on the street address side of
b uildings, within 150 feet (via vehicular access) of an accessible public fire hydrant, and
as close to the street curb face as possible, fully visible, and recognizable from the
street or nearest point of Fire Department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by
the Fire Chief. Fire Department connections shall be located a minimum of 25 feet
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(7620 mm) from the structure. When this distance cannot be achieved, a minimum two-
hour, fire-resistive wall shall be provided for the structure with no openings in the wail.
25 feet (7620 mm) in either direction from the Fire Department connection.
SECTION 166. Section 912.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
912.5 Signs.
A metal sign with raised letters at least -one inch (25 mm) in size shall be
m ounted on all Fire Department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes,
or fire pump connections. Such signs shall read: "AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS" or
"STAND PIPES" or "TEST CONNECTION" or a combination thereof as applicable. The
sign shall indicate the street addresses of buildings the Fire Department connection
serves. Where the Fire Department connection does not serve the entire building, a
signs shall be provided indicating the portions of the building served. For a system
w here the required pumping pressure is greater than 150 psi, (1034.21 kpa) the sign
shall indicate the required pumping pressure.
SECTION 167. Section 912.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
912.8 Identification.
Fire Department connections shall be painted red on any exposed surfaces
subject to rust or corrosion. Coupling threads, operating mechanisms, sight windows,
components, or portions of the valve where the application of paint would violate the
listing of the valve or hinder its operation shall not be painted.
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SECTION 168. Section 912.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
912.9 Breakable Caps or Plugs.
A fire hose coupling that is part of a Fire Department connection shall be
provided with a protective breakable cap or plug. Missing or damaged breakable caps
or plugs shall be replaced.
SECTION 169. Section 914.9.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
9'14.9.1 Spray Booths.
Spray booths shall be provided with automatic fire sprinkler system protection
w hen the spray booth is located in a portion of a building that is protected with an
a utomatic fire sprinkler system.
SECTION 170. Section 1009.9.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1009.9.1 Signage for High-Rise Buildings.
Signs shall be posted in a conspicuous place on every floor of the high-rise
b uilding and elsewhere as required by the Fire Department. Such signs shall include
the heading: "IN CASE OF FIRE OR EMERGENCY DO NOT USE ELEVATORS" and
give directions to all emergency fire exits from that floor. If fire safety refuge areas are
provided on that floor, the signs shall give directions to that area. All such lettering shall
be in letters at least one inch (25 mm) high and contrasting color.
Exception: Occupant evacuation elevators installed in accordance with
Section 403.62 of the Building Code.
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SECTION 171. Section 2007.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
2007.9 Emergencv Helicopter Landinca Facility for High-Rise
Buildings.
A n approved Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF) shall be provided on
the roof of any high-rise building exceeding 12 stories or 120 feet above the lowest level
of Fire Department access hereinafter constructed. It shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the Los Angeles County Building Code and Title 24 of
the California Code of Regulations.
SECTION 172. Section 2007.10 is hereby added to read as follows:
2007.10 Helistops in Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
2007.10.1 Surface.
W hen required by the fire code official, a graded 100-foot (30.48 m) x 100-foot
(30.48 m) pad shall be covered with reinforced concrete, with a minimum depth of six
i nches (152.4 mm), capable of supporting 42,000 pounds (19050.88 kg).
2007.10.2 Hydrant.
W hen required by the fire code official, a fire hydrant shall be installed adjacent
to the pad as approved by the fire code official.
2007.10.3 Access.
W hen required by the fire code official, a fire apparatus access road leading to
the helistop shall be provided in accordance with Section 503.
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SECTION 173. Section 2108.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
2108.5 Smoking.
Smoking in dry-cleaning plants shall only be within designated smoking rooms.
"NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted in rooms containing flammable or combustible
liquids. See Section 310.3.
SECTION 174. Section 2204.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
2204.2 Separators.
A pproved magnetic or pneumatic separators shall be installed ahead of shelters,
crackers, crushers, grinding machines, pulverizers, and similar machines in which the
entrance of foreign materials could cause sparks to be generated.
SECTION 175. Section 2204.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
2204.3 Dust Collection.
Suitable dust-collecting equipment shall be installed on ail dust-producing
m achinery and interlocked with the machinery power supply so that the machinery
cannot be operated without the dust-collection equipment also operating.
SECTION 176. Section 2204.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
2204.4 Electrical Grounding.
A rtificial lighting in areas containing dust-producing ordust-agitating operations
shall be by electricity with wiring and electrical equipment installed in accordance with
the Electrical Code. Machinery and metal parts of crushing, drying, pulverizing, and
conveying systems shall be electrically grounded in accordance with the Electrical
Code.
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Static electricity shall be removed from machinery and other component parts by
permanent grounds or bonds or both. The design and installation of such grounds shall
be in accordance with approved standards.
SECTION 177. Section 2404.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2404.4 Fire pProtection.
Spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic
fire-extinguishing system complying with Chapter 9. Protection shall also extend to
exhaust plenums, exhaust ducts, and both sides of dry filters when such filters are used.
Spray booths shall be provided with automatic fire sprinkler system protection when the
spray booth is located in a portion of a building that is protected with an automatic fire
sprinkler system.
SECTION 178. Section 2408.5 is hereby amended as follows:
2408.5 Sources of ilgnition.
Smoking shall be prohibited and "NO SMOKING" signs shall be grominentiv
d isplayed in compliance with Section 310.3 in areas where organic peroxides are
stored, mixed, or applied. Only non-sparking tools shall be used in areas where organic
peroxides are stored, mixed, or applied.
SECTION 179. Section 2504.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
2504.6 Smoking.
N O SMOKING signs shall be posted at every entrance, in compliance with
Section 310.3, and smoking shall be prohibited in ripening rooms.
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SECTION 180. Section 2602.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2602.1 Definitions.
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2.
FUMIGANT.
FUMIGATION.
FUMIGATOR.
I NSECTICIDAL FOGGING.
SECTION 181. Section 2803.3.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
2803.3.3 Combustible Waste.
The storage, accumulation, and handling of combustible materials and control of
vegetation shall be in accordance with Section 304.1.
SECTION 182. Section 2810 is hereby added to read as follows:
2810 STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE IDLE PALLETS
2810.1 General.
Storage of combustible idle pallets shall be in accordance with this section.
2810.2 Storage Location.
Pallets shall be stored outside or in a separate building designed for pallet
storage unless stored indoors in accordance with Section 2810.3.
2810.3 Indoor Storage.
Pallet storage in a building used for other storage or other purpose shall be in
accordance with the provisions for high-hazard commodity high-piled combustible
storage contained in Chapter 32.
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Exception: When indoor storage does not exceed six feet (1.8 m) in height and
the aggregate volume of all stored pallets does not exceed 2,500 cubic feet (70.8 m3).
2810.4 Outdoor Storage.
Pallets stored outside shall be stored in accordance with TaBle 2810.4.1 and
Table 2810.4.2 and Sections 2810.5 and 2810.6.
Table 2810.4.1
Required Clearance Between Outside Idle Pallet Storage and Other Yard Storage
Pile Size Minimum Distance, in feet(m)
U nder 50 pallets 20 (6.1 m)
50--200 pallets 30 (9.2 m)
Over 200 pallets 50 (15.2 m)
Table 2810.4.2
Required Clearance Between Outside Idle Pallet Storage and Structures
Wall Construction Minimum distance of wall from
storage, in feet (m)
U nder 50 50 to 200 Over 200
Pallets Pallets Pallets
M asonry or concrete with no
~~
15 (4.6 m)
o penings
Masonry with wired glass in 0 10 (3.1 m)20 (6.1 m)
o penings, outside sprinklers and 1-
hourdoors
Masonry with wired or plain glass,10 (3.1 m)20 (6.1 m)30 (9.2 m)
outside sprinklers, and 3/4-hour
doors
Wood or metal with outside sprinklers 10 (3.1 m)20 (6.1 m)30 (9.2 m)
Wood, metal, other 20 (6.1 m)30 (9.2 m)50 (15.2 m)
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SECTION 183. Section 2810.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
2810.5 Outdoor Pile Dimensions.
Pallet stacks shall not exceed 15 feet (4.6 m) in height nor shall cover an area
greater than 500 square feet (46.5 m 2). Pallet stacks shall be arranged to form stable
piles. Piles shall be separated by a minimum of 8 feet (2.5m). Piles shall be a minimum
of 10 feet (3.1 m) from property lines.
SECTION 184. Section 2810.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
2810.6 Fire Department Access.
Fire Department access roadways shall be provided and maintained, in
accordance with Section 503.
SECTION 185. Section 3104.21 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3104.21 Combustible vVegetation.
Combustible vegetation that could create a fire hazard shall be removed from the
area occupied by a tent or membrane structure, and from areas within 30 feet
(9144 mm) of such structures. When a tent or membrane structure has a cagacitV of
10 or more people combustible vegetation shall be removed from areas within 50 feet
of such structures. When a tent or membrane structure is located in a hazardous fire
area combustible vegetation shall be removed from areas within 50 feet from such
structures or from areas within up to 200 feet from such structures when required by the
fire code official.
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SECTION 186. Section 3201.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3201.2 Permits.
A permit shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6. Prior to approval of
storage racks a building permit is required in occupancies regulated by this chapter
Proof of all required permits and all engineering calculations must be provided to the fire
code official upon request The approved permit must be kept on the premises and be
available at all times for inspection by the fire code official.
SECTION '187. Table 3206.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Table 3206.2
General Fire Protection and Life Safety Requirements
SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF
COMMODITY SIZE OF ALL STORAGE AREAS
(See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3208 "STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE
CLASS HIGH-PILED (see Section J207.3)
STORAGE
A REA°
1 square Automatic Fire Building Smoke and Draft curtains Max(mum Maximum Maximum
feet see~fire-
extinguishing
detection
system access heat
removal Isee Section pile permissihle
storage
pile
volume
3206.7Sections
system (see Section (see Section (see dimension height°(cu6lc feet)3206.2
and 3206.4)(see 326.5)3206.6)Section `(feet)(feet)
Section 3~~6~~)
3206.4
-IV 0-500 Nab Not Not Not Not Reouired Not Not Not
Required a Required ftequirede Required Required Required Required
501-2,500 Not
Yes Not Reouired 100 40 100,000
Required a RequNrede Requ red
2,501-12,00
Yes
Not Not Not Not Required app qp 400,000
Public accessible Required Requirede Required
2,501-12,000
Nonpublic Yes Not Np~Not 100 40 400,000
accessible Required Requirede Required Not Required
(Option 1)
2,soi-i z,000
N onpublic Not Yes Yes Yes des 100 34~200,000
accessible Requireda
O lion 2
1 2,00'1-20,000
Yes
Not
Yes Yes Not Reouired 100 40 400,00Required
20.01-500,000 Not
Yes Yes Yes Not Required 100 40 400,000Required
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SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF
COMMODITY SIZE OF ALL STORAGE AREAS
(See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3Z08)"STORAGE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE
CLASS HIGH-PILED (see Section 3207.3)
STORAGE
AREA'
s uare(9 Automatic~Fire Building Smoke and DraH curtains Maximum Maximum Maximum
(see Sectionfeet see~Tire-
extinguishing
detection
system access heat
removal pile permissi6~e
storage
pile
volume
32-06.71Sectlons
3206.2 system (see Section see Section (see dimension
` (feeQ height°(cubic feet)
and 3206.4)(see 3206.5)320fi.6)Section ((eeQ
Section 3206.7)
32U6.4
Greater
than Yes Yes Yes Not Required 100 40 4 0,000
500,0009
Requ red
High 0-500
N~~
Not Not Not Not Reouired 5~
Not Not
a Re wiredQ Re uiredeQ Re wiredQ Required Re wiredqhaurdRequired
soi-z,sao
Public accessible Yes
Not
Required
Not
Requirede
Not
Required Not Reouired 5p 30 75,400
501-2,500
N onpublic
Yes
Nat Nat Nat 50 30 75,000accessibleRequiredRequiredeRequired
Not Required
(Option 1)
501-2,500
N onpublic Np~yes Yes Yes Yes 50 20 50,000
accessible Requireda
(Option 2)
2,501-300,000 Yes Not Yes Yes Not Reouired
75,000Required5p3p
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a. Where automatic sprinklers are requiretl for reasons other than those in Chapter 32, the portion of the spookier system pmtecling the high-piled
storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 3207 and 328.
b. For aisles, see Section 3206.9.
c. Piles shall be separated by a minimum of 9fi-inch aisles complying with Section 3206.9.
d. For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note g where required 6y the ire code
oKcial. See Chapters 51 and 57 for special limitations far aerosols and flammable and combustible liquids, respectively.
e. Section 503 shall apply for ire apparatus access.
f. For storage exceeding 30 feet in height, Option i shall he used.
g. Special ire pmteclion provisions including, but not limited m, fre protection of exposed steel columns; increased sprinkler density; atltlilional in-
rack sprinklers, without associated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density; or additional Fire Department hose connections shall be provided when
required by the fire code oKcial.
h. High-piled storage areas shall not exceed 500,000 square feet. A 2two-hour fre wall constructed in accordance with Section 706 of the
International Building Code shall 6e used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,00 square feet in area.
i. Not required where an automatic ire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with
Sections 3207 and 3208.
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SECTION 188. Section 3206.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3206.7 Smoke and #Heat Removal.
W here smoke and heat removal are required by Table 3206.2, smoke and heat
vents i#-shall be provided in accordance with Section 910. Where draft curtains are
required by Table 3206.2, they shall be provided in accordance with Section 910.3.5.
SECTION 189. Section 3312.2 is hereby added to-read as follows:
3312.2 Fire Hose.
W hen required by the fire code official, approved fire hoses with attached nozzles
shall be maintained for immediate use at a construction site or a demolition site. Such
hoses and nozzles shall be connected to an approved water supply. Where a fire
h ydrant is permitted to be used as the source of water supply, the fire hose connection
to the fire hydrant shall not impede the Fire Department from using the hydrant.
SECTION 190. Section 3501.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3501.3 Restricted aAreas.
Hot work shall only be conducted in areas designed or authorized for that
purpose by the personnel responsible for a Hot Work Program. Hot work shall not be
conducted in the following areas unless approval has been obtained from the fire code
official:
3. Areas with readily ignitable materials, such as storage of large quantities
of bulk sulfur, baled paper, cotton, lint, dust, or loose combustible materials, or wildfire
risk areas.
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SECTION 191. Section 3505.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
3505.9 Backflash Prevention.
Approved protective devices shall be installed in the fuel gas and oxygen lines to
prevent backflash in the fuel system and backflow in the fuel and oxygen system in
accordance with nationally recognized safe practices.
SECTION 192. Section 3604.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3604.2 Standpipes.
Marinas and boatyards shall be equipped throughout with standpipe systems in
accordance with NFPA 303..Systems shall be provided with hose connections located
such that no point on the marina pier or float system exceeds 150 feet (15 240 mm)
from a standpipe hose connection. Standpipe systems shall be of a wet type unless the
system is installed in an area that is subject to freezing temperatures.
SECTION 193. Section 3604.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
3604.2.2 Floats.
Portions of floats more than 250 feet (76,200 mm) travel distance from fire
a pparatus access shall be provided with an approved wet standpipe system.
3604.2.2.1 Hose Stations.
Hose stations shall be spaced to provide protection to ail portions of floats or
floating vessels. Hoses shall be mounted on a reel or rack and enclosed within an
a pproved cabinet. Hose stations shall be labeled "FIRE HOSE —EMERGENCY USE
ONLY." Listed equipment shall be used. Each hose station shall be provided with a
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2'/z-inch (63.5 mm) fire hose valve with a 2'/z x 1Yz reducer and a maximum 100 feet of
lined hose and an approved fog nozzle.
The pipe sizing shall be a minimum of 2'/z inches (63.5 mm) and shall be based
on providing 65 psi (448.159 kpa) at 100 GPM (.3785 m3) at the most remote hose
station valve outlet, using a maximum 150 psi (1034.21 kpa) at the Fire Department
i nlet connection.
SECTION 194. Section 4801.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4801.3 Definitions.
APPROVED PRODUCTION FACILITY. An existing building, or portion of a
b uilding, or a group of buildings altered for use by the entertainment industry for the
purpose of motion picture, television, and commercial production.
COMMERCIAL STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION. Includes all activity
attendant to the staginq or shooting of commercial still photographv production to create
single or multiple photographs for sale or use for a commercial purpose.
SECTION 195. Section 4803.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4803.2 Additional pPermits.
A permit shall be required for:
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f) Any additional permits. including motion picture, commercial, and
television productions. as required by the fire code official as determined in
Section 105.6 of this code.
SECTION 196. Section 4803.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4803.4 Permit Fees.
Permit fees for permits required by Section 4803.2 and Section 105.6 shall be
collected for the issuance of the following permits:
1. Motion picture, television, commercial, and related productions filming.
The permit fee shall be $329.00.
2. Motion picture, television, commercial, and related production filming-Fuel-
dispensing trucks and vehicles. The annual permit fee shall be $208.00.
3. Motion picture, television, commercials, and related production
filming-Pyrotechnics and special effects. The permit fee shall be $344.00.
4. Commercial still photography production outside of an approved
production facility and where the on-site cast and crew numbers fifteen (15) or more
persons. The permit fee shall be $330.00.
SECTION 197. Section 4807.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
4807.1.1 Fire Safetv OfficerslAdvisors.
W hen in the opinion of the fire code official it is necessary for the preservation of
life or property, due to the hazardous nature of an event, production, operation, or
function, the fire official shall require the owner or lessee to employ or cause the
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employment of one or more approved fire safety officers or advisors to be on duty at
such place during the hazardous activity.
SECTION 198. Section 4811.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4811.9 Fire dDepartment aAccess.
Required emergency vehicle access, fire lanes, and existing fire apparatus
access roads shall be maintained as per Section 503. Any deviations are subject to
approval by the fire code official.
SECTION 199. Section 4902.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4902.1 General.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows:
FIRE PROTECTION PLAN. A document prepared for a specific project or
d evelopment proposed for a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. It describes ways to
m inimize and mitigate potential for loss from wildfire exposure.
The Fire Protection Plan shall be in accordance with this At~isleChagter. When
n _ _ ■.
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES. Geographical areas designated pursuant to
California Public Resources Codes Sections 4201 through 4204 and classified as Very
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High, High, or Moderate in State Responsibility Areas or as Local Agency Very High
Fire Hazard Severity Zones designated pursuant to California Government Code
Sections 51175 through 51189. See Appendix P for the designations within the County
of Los Angeles.
FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN. A fuel modification plan shall consist of a set of
scaled plans that includes a plot plan showing fuel modification zones indicated with
~plicable assessment notes a detailed landscape plan and an irrigation plan A fuel
m odification plan submitted for approval shall be prepared by a State licensed
landscape architect State licensed landscape contractor a landscape designer or an
i ndividual with expertise acceptable to the Forestry Division of the Fire Department
STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed an edifice or building of any
kind or any piece of work artificially built or composed of parts joined together in some
d efinite manner. except any mobile home as defined in Health and Safety Code Section
1 8008, manufactured home as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18007
special purpose commercial coach, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section
1 8012.5, and recreational vehicle, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18010
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SECTION 200. Section 4905.2 is hereby amended to read as follows;
4905.2 Construction r~►Methods and Requirements vuWithin
eEstablished {Limits.
W ithin the limits established by law, construction methods intended to mitigate
wildfire exposure shall comply with the wildfire protection building construction
requirements contained in the Los Angeles County
Building Code including the following:
1. Salifie~iaLos Angeles Countv Building Code, Chapter 7A.
2. Sali#eFaiaLos Angeles Countv Residential Code, Section R327.
3. S.al+#a~iaLos Angeles County Referenced Standards Code, Chapter 12-
7A and this chapter.
SECTION 201. Section 4907.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4907.1 General.
Defensible space will be maintained around all buildings and structures in State
Responsibility Area (SRA) as required in Public Resources Code 4290 and "SRA Fire
S afe Regulations" California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7,
Subchapter 2, Section 1270.
Buildings and structures within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones of a
Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) shall maintain defensible space as outlined in
Government Code 51175 - 51189, Chapter 3 of this code and any local ordinance of the
authority having jurisdiction.
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SECTION 202. Section 4908 is hereby added to read as follows:
4908 FUEL MODIFICATION
4908.1 Fuel Modification Plan in Fire Hazard Severifv Zones.
A fuel modification plan shall be submitted and have preliminary approval prior to
a ny subdivision of land; or, have final approval prior to the issuance of a permit for any
permanent structure used for habitation; where, such structure, or subdivision is located
within areas designated as a Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State Responsibility
Areas or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone within the Local Responsibility areas,
applicable Fire Hazard Zone maps, and Appendix M of this code at the time of
application.
Preliminary approval:
A. Subdivisions (under five lots).
B. Tentative tract maps (five lots or greater).
C. Coastal Development Permits (CDP).
Final approval:
A. New construction:
1. Any enclosed structure over 120 square feet;
2. Any structure enclosed on three sides or more and greater than or
equal to 200 square feet (18.5 m 2).
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B. Remodel, reclassification, modification or reconstruction:
1. Any remodeling, modification, or reconstruction that increases the
square footage of the existing structure or footprint by 50 percent or more within any
1 2-month period;
2. To the issuance of a permit for any structure that changes
occupancy classification from any other class to Group R (residential) occupancy.
C. Exemptions:
1. Structures that do not require a building permit; or
2. Are constructed of non-combustible materials, open on all sides,
a nd not used for storage or habitation.
Every fuel modification plan shall be reviewed by the Forestry Division of the Fire
Department for defensible space, fire safety, and compliance with Sections 325.2.1,
325.2.2, 325.10, and 503.2.1 of this code, the Fire Department's fuel modification
g uidelines, and California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7,
subchapter 2. Before such final plan has been approved by the Forestry Division of the
Fire Department, a signed and notarized copy of the provided covenant and agreement
(and/or previously reviewed and approved association CC&R's that include the
necessary fuel modification information) shall be recorded at the County of Los Angeles
Registrar-RecordedCounty Clerk's Office and a copy given to the fuel modification unit.
A n on-site inspection must be conducted by the personnel of the Forestry
Division of the Fire Department and a final approval of the fuel modification plan issued
b y the Forestry Division prior to a certificate of occupancy being granted by the building
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code official. The fuel modification inspection ensures compliance with applicable
requirements of this code, the Building Code, Section 701 A.5 (Vegetation management
compliance), and the Residential Code, Section R327.1.5 (Vegetation management
compliance).
SECTION 203. Section 4908.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
4908.1.1 Plan Modification.
A ny modification to an approved fuel modification landscape plan or addition to a
structure that affects the approved zones of an approved fuel modification plan must be
reviewed and approved by the Fuel Modification Unit of the Fire Department prior to
i nstallation of landscaping or issuance of a construction permit by the building code
official for such an addition.
SECTION 204. Section 4908.1.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
4908.1.2 Penalties.
A n owner of a property found to be in non-compliance with the fuel modification
requirements shall be subject to an administrative fine (Section 327) and applicable
liens or assessments as allowed by the provisions of Title 1, Chapter 1.25 of the County
Code and this code. Failure to comply with this code is punishable as a misdemeanor
and subject to additional enforcement proceedings, including corrective measures which
shall be done at the owner's expense in accordance with Section 325.
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SECTION 205. Section 4908.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
4908.2 Appeals.
A ny person who disagrees with any decision related to fuel modification plans
may file a written appeal with the chief of the Forestry Division. The chief of the
Forestry Division will adjudicate all policy interpretations relevant to fuel modification
plan requirements and serve as the final authority in the appeals process.
SECTION 206. Section 4908.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4908.3 Fuel Modification Plan Check Fee Schedule.
A plan check fee shall be payable to the Fire Department, upon the submission
of any fuel modification plan, landscape plan, or irrigation plan for review and approval
b y the Fire Department. For the purpose of this section, any tent, yurt, or trailer subject
to fuel modification plan review will be considered a structure and fees will be based on
the intended use. The amount of the plan check fee, for each such plan, shall be
calculated in accordance with the following:
$48:89575.46 for barns, garages, accessory structures; or
$5~7-89667.48 for new residential, commercial, or industrial structures less than
2,500 square feet in total area, or additions/modifications to existing residential,
commercial, or industrial structures which increase the total square footage or footprint
b y 50 percent or more and which addition/modification or occupancy type change is less
than 2,500 square feet in total area; or
$f45:89773.49 for new residential, commercial, or industrial structures equal to
or greater than 2,500 square feet in total area, or additions/modifications to existing
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residential, commercial, or industrial structures which increase the total square footage
or footprint by 50 percent or more and which additionlmodification or occupancy type
change is equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet in total area. New single-family
residential structures meeting the above size criteria within a tract map containing 25 or
more lots, where such residential structures are proposed to be built by the same
i ndividual or entity, the amount shall be $~-1-89680.69 or
$a-27:88130.46 for parcel mapsllot splits of 4 or fewer parcels; or
$89920.29 for tentative tract maps -preliminary plan approval; or
$338:88995.34 for tract maps containing 5 to 20 lots, and, for tract maps
containing more than 20 lots, an additional $5-1-2:99614.48 for each additional group of 1
to 10 lots greater than 20 lots -final plan approval.
Section 4908 is applicable to all unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County,
to all cities that are a part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles
County, and to all cities that contract with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of
Los Angeles County for services and adopt Section 4908 as part of their fire code. The
fees in this Section 4908.3 shall be reviewed each fire code revision cycle by the Fire
Department. The amount of each fee shall be adjusted as follows: calculate the hourly
rate for all positions included in the fee calculations based on the Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors-approved salaries and employee benefits, and Los Angeles
County Auditor-Controller approved overhead rates. The adjusted fee shall be rounded
to the nearest dollar; provided, however, notwithstanding any of the above, no fee shall
exceed the cost of providing the service for which the fee is collected.
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SECTION 207. Section 5001.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5001.5 Permits.
Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.6 and 105.7:
W hen required by the fire code official, permittees shall apply for approval to
permanently close a storage, use, or handling facility. Such application shall be
submitted at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use, or handling of
hazardous materials. The fire code official is authorized to require that the application
be accompanied by an approved facility closure plan in accordance with
Section 5001.6.3. A unified program facility permit shall be required for hazardous
m aterials handlers, hazardous waste generators, or on-site treatment of hazardous
waste in accordance with Chapters 12.50, 12.52 and 12.64 of the County Code.
U nified orogram facility permits, if required, shall be obtained prior to the issuance of
a ny fire code permit required by this code.
A permit shall be required for tank vehicles or railroad tank cars to remain on a
siding indoors or outdoors, at the point of delivery while connected for transfer
o perations. Transfer operations shall be in accordance with DOT requirements and this
code.
SECTION 208. Section 5001.5.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.1.1 Hazardous Materials Business Plan.
Each application for. a permit for businesses handling or storing hazardous
m aterials at any time during the year exceeding 55 gallons (208.198 I), 500 pounds
(226.796 kg), or 200 cubic feet (5663.37 L) shall include a hazardous materials
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A
b usiness plan (HMBP). The location of the HMBP shall be posted adjacent to permits
w hen an HMBP is provided. The HMBP shall include a facility site plan designating the
following:
1. Storage and use areas.
2. Maximum amount of each material stored or used in each area.
3. Range of container sizes.
4. Locations of emergency isolation and mitigation valves and devices.
5. Product conveying piping containing liquids or gases, other than
utility-owned fuel gas lines and low-pressure fuel gas lines.
6. On and off positions of valves for valves which are of the self-indicating
type.
7. Storage plan showing the intended storage arrangement, including the
location and dimensions of aisles.
The plans shall be legible and approximately to scale. Separate distribution
systems are allowed to be shown on separate pages.
SECTION 209. Section 5001.5.1.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.1.2 Application.
Each application for a permit required by this chapter shall include a hazardous
m aterials business plan (HMBP) in accordance with Chapter 12.64 of Title 12 of the
County Code.
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SECTION 210. Section 5001.5.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.2.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure.
A chemical inventory prepared in accordance with Chapter 12.64 of Title 12 of
the County Code shall be considered the equivalent of the hazardous materials
inventory statement (HMIs) discussed in Section 5001.5.2.
SECTION 211. Section 5001.5.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.2.2 Health Hazardous Materials Division ("HHMD")
Authority.
The provisions of Chapter 50 of this code may be enforced by any
d uly-authorized technician, health hazardous materials division staff, or fire code official
of this department.
SECTION 212. Section 5001.5.2.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.2.3 Regortinq.
Every business shall comply with the reporting requirements as set forth in
Chapter 12.64 of Title 12 of the County Code.
SECTION 213. Section 5001.5.2.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.2.4 Notification.
The fire code official and the HHMD shall be notified immediately when an
u nauthorized discharge becomes reportable under State, federal, or local regulations.
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SECTION 214. Section 5001.52.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.2.5 California Accidental Release Prevention Program.
Every business shall comply with the requirements as set forth in Chapter 12.64
of Title 12 of the County Code.
SECTION 215. Section 5001.5.2.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.2.6 Emercaencv Information.
Hazardous materials business plans, risk management prevention programs, and
hazardous materials inventory statements shall be posted in an approved location and
i mmediately available to emergency responders. The fire code official may require that
the information be posted at the entrance to the occupancy or property.
SECTION 216. Section 5002.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5002.1 Definitions.
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2.
ASSESS.
CONSOLIDATED CONTINGENCY PLAN.
DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL (DTSC).
. ~
H AZARDOUS WASTE.
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HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTROL LAW.
HEALTH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION (HHMD).
U NIFIED PROGRAM.
U NIFIED PROGRAM FACILITY PERMIT.
WASTE.
SECTION 217. Section 5003.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.2.1 Design and eConstruction of eContainers, sCylinders,
and Tanks.
Containers, cylinders, and tanks shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with approved standards. Containers, cylinders, tanks, and other means
used for containment of hazardous materials shall be of an approved type. Pressure
vessels not meeting DOTa requirements for transportation shall comply with the ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Tank vehicles and railroad tank cars shall be used in
accordance with Section 5005.
SECTION 218. Section 5003.2.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.2.5 Empty eContainers and Tanks.
E mpty containers and tanks previously used for the storage of hazardous
m aterials shall be free from residual material and vapor as defined by DOT+, the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), or other regulating authority or
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maintained as specified for the storage of the hazardous material. Containers larger
than_five gallons (18.9271 U in capacity shall be marked with the date they have been
emptied and shall be reclaimed. reconditioned, or remanufactured within one Vear of
being emptied. Containers which greviously held acute or extremely hazardous
m aterials are considered empty if the container has been triple-rinsed and the rinsate
m anaged as a hazardous waste. If the activity does not aualifv for an exemption, the
activity may require a permit to treat on site.
SECTION 219. Section 5003.3.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.3.1.2 Preparation.
~'~~ar a;s~The consolidated contingency plan of the Unified Program of the hazardous
m aterial business clan shall be prepared and maintained. Copies shall be on-site and
submitted every three years to the Fire Department as required by the provisions of the
California Health and Safety Cade, Division 20, Chapter 6.95, Hazardous Materials
Release Response Plans and Inventory.
SECTION 220. Section 5003.3.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.3.1.3 Control.
W hen an unauthorized discharge caused by primary container failure is
discovered, the involved primary container shall be repaired or removed from service.
Any waste generated as a result of the unauthorized discharge must be disposed of in
accordance with all applicable regulations pertaininp to hazardous waste. If the facility
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does not have an EPA ID number it must obtain a temoorary ID number from DTSC
prior to disposal.
SECTION 221. Section 5003.3.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.3.1.4 Responsibility for eCleanup.
The person, firm, or corporation responsible for an unauthorized discharge shall
institute and complete all actions necessary to remedy the effects of such unauthorized
d ischarge, whether sudden or gradual, without cost to the jurisdiction. When deemed
necessary by the fire code official, cleanup may be initiated by the Fire Department or
b y an authorized individual or firm. Costs associated with such cleanup shall be borne
b y the owner, operator, or other person responsible for the unauthorized discharge.
U pon termination of cleanup activities the HHMD emergencv operation section of the
Fire Deaartment must be contacted to assess cleanup measures and to clear the site
for re-occuoancv or reuse.
SECTION 222. Section 5003.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.5 Hazard+Identification sSigns.
U nless otherwise exempted by the fire code official, visible hazard identification
signs as specified in NFPA 704 for the specific material contained shall be placed on
stationary containers and above-ground tanks and at entrances to locations where
hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used, or handled in quantities requiring a
permit and at specific entrances and locations designated by the fire code official. Each
b uilding that stores, handles, or dispenses a hazardous material shall be conspicuously
posted with the overall occupancy hazard by using the NFPA 704 placard system for
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any product or waste that has a three or hi4her rating in anv category or is a special
h azard.
SECTION 223. Section 5003.8.5.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5003.8.5.2.1 Ventilation and Storage Arrangement.
Compressed gas cylinders shall be stored within gas cabinets, exhaust
enclosures, or gas rooms. Portable or stationary tanks shall be stored within gas rooms
or exhaust enclosures. Tank vehicles or railroad tank cars engaged in the use or
dispensing of toxic or highly toxic gases shall be stored within a ventilated separate gas
storage room or placed within an exhaust enclosure. When stationary or portable
cylinders, containers, tanks, railroad tank cars, or tank vehicles are located outdoors for
dispensing or use of toxic or highly toxic gases, gas cabinets or exhaust enclosures
shall be provided.
SECTION 224. Section 5003.9.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.9.1.1 Fire dDepartment 1Liaison.
Responsible persons shah be designated and trained to be liaison personnel for
the Fire Department. These persons shall aid the Fire Department in preplanning
emergency responses and identifying the locations where hazardous materials are
located, and shall have access to Material Safety Data Sheets and be knowledgeable in
the site's emergency response procedures. These persons shall be identified as the
e mergencv coordinator with 24-hour contact numbers in the business plan as required
b y the provisions of the California Health and Safetv Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95,
B usiness and Area Plans.
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SECTION 225. Section 5003.11.3.8 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.11.3.8 Floors.
Floors shall be in accordance with Section 5004.12. Floors shall be-level and
i mpervious.
SECTION 226. Section 5005.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5005.1 General.
Use, dispensing, and handling of hazardous materials in amounts exceeding the
m aximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Section 5003.1 shall be in
accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, and 5005. Use, dispensing, and handling of
hazardous materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per
control area set forth in Section 5003.1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001 and
5003. Tank vehicles and railroad tank cars shall not be used as a means of hazardous
m aterials storage. Indoor unloading or transfer operations from tank vehicles or railroad
tank cars shall be in accordance with Section 5005.2.
Outdoor unloading or transfer operations shall be in accordance with
Section 5005.3.
SECTION 227. Section 5005.1.11.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5005.1.11.1 Bulk Plant or Terminal.
Gases or liquids having a hazard ranking of three or four in accordance with
N FPA 704 shall not be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car into the cargo tank of
a nother tank vehicle or tank car.
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Exception: In an emergency, gases or liquids having a hazard rating of three or
four may be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car to the cargo tank of another tank
vehicle or tank car when approved by the fire code official.
SECTION 228. Section 5601.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.1.3 Fireworks.
The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are
prohibited.
Exceptions:
4. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of specific types of
Division 1.4G fireworks, including safe and sane, where allowed by applicable laws,
ordinances and regulations, provided such fireworks and facilities comply with
N FPA 1124, CPSC 16 CFR Parts 1500 and 1507, and DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100-185,
for consumer fireworks and Health and Safety Code Division 11.
SECTION 229. Section 5601.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.1.4 Rocketry.
For rocketry requirements see California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, Chapter 6, reprinted in Sections 5610, 5611, aad-5612, also in accordance
with NFPA 1122, NFPA 1125, and NFPA 1127 for fire and life safety matters not
regulated by State law.
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SECTION 230. Section 5601.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5601.2.1 Fees.
As required by California Health and Safety Code Section 12105, a permit for the
storage of explosives shall not be issued until after the payment of a fee of $10.00,
unless the quantity of explosives is 100 pounds or less, in which case the fee shall be
$2.00. The permit fee shall be equally divided and deposited into the Treasury of the
County of Los Angeles and into the State Treasury.
SECTION 231. Section 5608.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5608.1 General.
9~#~aer-Fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience,
a nd pyrotechnic special effects in theatrical and group entertainment productions shall
comply with California Code of Regulations, 1 Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6-Fireworks
a nd this sestieFl-chapter._ Additionally, firework displays and pyrotechnics before a
proximate audience shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 1123 or NFPA 1126
for fire and life safety matters not requlated by State law.
SECTION 232. Section 5614 is hereby added to read as follows:
5614 Seizure of Explosives, Explosive Materials, and
Fireworks.
The fire code official is authorized to remove or cause to be removed or disposed
of in an approved manner, at the expense of the owner, explosives, explosive materials,
or fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored, possessed, or used in violation of this
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chapter. Seizure shall be conducted in accordance with California Health and Safety
Code Sections 12350 through 12355 and 12721 through 12724.
SECTION 233. Section 5701.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5701.4.1 Plans.
Plans shall be submitted with each application for a permit to store more than
5,000 gallons (18,925 L) of liquids outside of buildings in drums or tanks. The plans
shall indicate the method of storage, quantities to be stored, distances from buildings
a nd property lines, accessways, fire-protection facilities, and provisions for spill control
and secondary containment.
SECTION 234. Section 5701.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
5701.6 Maintenance and Operating Practices.
Maintenance and operating practices shall be in accordance with established
procedures which will tend to control leakage and unauthorized discharge of flammable
or combustible liquids. Spills shall be cleaned up promptly.
SECTION 235. Section 5704.2.6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5704.2.6.1 Waste Control.
W aste liquids shall be kept in a sump, tank, or receptacle approved for this
purpose. The waste must be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the
California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5, Hazardous Waste Control.
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SECTION 236. Section 5704.2.8.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5704.2.8.3 Secondary sContainment.
Vaults shall be substantially liquid tight and there shall be no backfill around the
tank or within the vault. The vault floor shall drain to a sump. For pre-manufactured
vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified as part of the listing provided by a
nationally-recognized testing laboratory. For field-erected vaults, liquid tightness shall
be certified in an approved manner. Secondary containment shall be provided for new
i nstallations of underground tanks and existing tanks with a breach in integrity.
SECTION 237. Section 5704.2.8.16.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5704.2.8.16.1 System Requirements.
The fire protection system shall be a deluge type foam system, which provides a
minimum of .25 GPM (.9463 L) over the entire vault area. The minimum duration of the
foam supply shall be 10 minutes. If a manual system is provided, it must assume a
maximum of 125 psi (861.85 Kpa) at the Fire Department connection.
SECTION 238. Section 5704.2.9.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5704.2.9.1.1 Required Foam Fire Protection Systems.
All above-ground tanks exceeding 1,500 square feet (139.3546 mZ) feet of liquid
surface area used for the storage of Class I or Class II flammable liquids shall be
provided with foam fire protection.
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Exceptions:
1. Tanks with floating roofs for storage of crude oil exceeding 1,500 square
feet (139.3546 mz) of liquid surface area and less than 12,300 square feet (1142.7074
m 2) of liquid surface area shall have foam fire protection only for the seal area.
2. Floating roof tanks or pressure tanks operating at or above one-pound-per
square inch gauge.
SECTION 239. Section 5704.2.9.6.1.3 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
5704.2.9.6.1.3 Location of ETanks sStoring bBoilover Liquids.
A bove-ground tanks for storage of liquids with boilover characteristics shall be
located in accordance with Table 22.4.1.4 of NFPA 30. Shell-to-shell spacing between
tanks shall not be less than the diameter of the largest tank.
SECTION 240. Section 5704.3.7.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
5704.3.7.6 Construction.
The construction of liquid storage rooms shall be in accordance with the Building
Code and have a minimum of one exterior wall having a door providing firefighting
access.
SECTION 241. Section 5706.3.1.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
5706.3.1.4 Zoning Regulations.
The permit for any new well shall be issued only after the applicant has complied
with applicable planning and zoning regulations.
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SECTION 242. Section 5706.3.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
5706.3.9 Permits.
For permits to drill, own, operate, or maintain an oil or natural gas well, see
Section 105.6.17. No person shall drill, own, operate, or maintain any oil or natural gas
well without first obtaining a permit. Each oil or natural gas well permit shall be valid
o nly for the calendar year in which it is issued. The permit fee shall be $4314.00.
There shall be no charge for renewals.
SECTION 243. Section 5706.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5706.4 Bulk pPlants or Terminals.
Portions of properties where flammable and combustible liquids are received by
tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, or tank vehicles and stored, transferred, or blended in
b ulk for the purpose of distribution by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, tank vehicles,
or containers shall be in accordance with Sections 5706.4.1 through 5706.4.10.4.
SECTION 244. Section 5706.5.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5706.5.1.1 Location.
B ulk transfer and process transfer operations shall be conducted in approved
locations. Tank cars shall be unloaded only on private sidings or railroad-siding
facilities equipped for transferring flammable or combustible liquids. Tank vehicle and
tank car transfer facilities shall be separated from buildings, above-ground tanks,
combustible materials, lot lines, public streets, public alleys, or public ways by a
d istance of °~ f^^+ ~'F°n ^,^,`100 feet (30,480 mm) for Class I liquids and ' ~ ~f ~
a~25 feet (7,620 mm) for Class II and III liquids measured from the nearest position of
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any loading or unloading valve. Buildings for pumps or shelters for personnel shall be
considered part of the transfer facility.
SECTION 245. Section 5706.5.1.19 is hereby added to read as follows:
5706.5.1.19 Liquid Transfer.
Class I, II, or III liquids shall be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car only
i nto an approved atmospheric tank or approved portable tank, except as provided in
Sections 5706.5.4.4 through 5706.5.4.6.
SECTION 246. Section 5706.5.4.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
5706.5.4.6 Time Limit for Unloading and Permit.
Tank vehicles and railroad tank cars shall be unloaded as soon as possible after
a rrival at point of delivery and shall not be used as storage tanks. Tank cars shall be
u nloaded only on private sidings or railroad siding facilities equipped for transferring the
liquid between tank cars and permanent storage tanks. A permit shall be required for a
tank car to remain on a siding at the point of delivery while connected for transfer
o perations. Transfer operations shall be in accordance with DOT requirements and this
code.
SECTION 247. Section 5706.6.1.12 is hereby added to read as follows:
5706.6.1.12 Transfer of Cargo.
Class I, II, or III liquids shall not be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car into
the cargo tank of another tank vehicle or tank car.
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Exception: In an emergency, Class I, Ii, or III liquids may be transferred from a
tank vehicle or tank car to the cargo tank of another tank vehicle or tank car when
a pproved by the fire code official.
SECTION 248. Section 6104.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
6104.4 Multiple LP-gGas sContainer+Installations.
W here one of these forms of protection is provided, the separation shall not be
less than 25 feet (7620 mm) between LP-.gas container groups. At LP-qas
m ulti-container installations, the agqreqate capacity of the containers shall be used to
d etermine minimum distances to the buildings or adioininq property lines.
SECTION 249. Section 6104.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
6104.5 Tank Car and Tank Vehicle Stations.
Tank car and tank vehicle bulk loading and unloading stations shall be located
not less than 100 feet from buildings, source of ignition, or adjoining property lines that
m ay be built upon.
SECTION 250. Section 6104.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
6104.6 Container Orientation.
U nless special protection is provided and approved by the fire code official,
LP-gas containers shall be oriented so that the longitudinal axes do not point toward
other LP-gas containers, vital process equipment, control rooms, loading stations, or
flammable liquid storage tanks.
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SECTION 251. Section 6106.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
6106.1 Attendants.
Dispensing of LP-gases shall be performed by a qualified attendant. Self-service
LP-gas dispensing open to the public is prohibited.
SECTION 252. Chapter 81 is hereby added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 81 AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS
8101 GENERAL
8101.1 Scope.
A utomobile wrecking yards shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 81.
For rubbish handling operations, see Chapters 3 and 23.
8102 DEFINITIONS
8102.1 Limited Application.
For the purpose of Chapter 81, the following term is defined in Chapter 2:
M OTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS.
8103 PERMITS
Permits to operate automobile wrecking yards are required. See
Section 105.6.45.
8104 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Fire apparatus access roads shall be constructed and maintained throughout the
site in accordance with Section 503 of this code. Aisles or passageways shall be
provided so as to allow Fire Department hose streams to reach all stored items and
m aterial.
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8105 WELDING AND CUTTING
Welding and cutting operations shall be in accordance with Chapters 35 and
53 of this code.
8106 HOUSEKEEPING
Combustible rubbish accumulated on the site shall be collected and stored in
a pproved containers, rooms, or vaults of non-combustible materials. Combustible
vegetation, cut or uncut, shall be removed when determined by the fire code official to
be a fire hazard.
8107 FIRE PROTECTION
Offices, storage buildings, and vehicles used for site operations shall each be
provided with at least one portable fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 4-A:
40-B: C. When required by the fire code o~cial, additional portable fire extinguishers
shall be provided in specific use areas in accordance with Section 906.
8108 TIRES
Tires shall be stored on racks in an approved manner or shall be piled in
accordance with Chapter 34 and Section 315.4.
8109 BURNING OPERATIONS
The burning of salvage vehicles and salvage or waste materials shall be in
accordance with Section 307 and federal, State, or local air quality control regulations.
8110 MOTOR 1/EHICLE FLUIDS AND HAZARDOUS
M ATERIALS
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8110.1 General.
The storage, use, and handling of motor vehicle fluids and hazardous materials,
such as those used to operate air bags and electrical systems, shall be in accordance
with Section 8110 and Chapters 23, 50, and 57.
8110.2 Motor Vehicle Fluids.
Motor vehicle fluids shall be drained from salvage vehicles when such fluids are
leaking. Storage and handling of motor vehicle fluids shall be done in an approved
m anner. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored and handled in accordance
with Chapters 23, 50, and 57.
8110.3 Mitigation for Vehicle Fluid Leaks.
Supplies or equipment capable of mitigating leaks from fuel tanks, crankcases,
brake systems, and transmissions shall be kept available on-site. Single-use plugging,
d iking, and absorbent materials shall be disposed of as hazardous waste and removed
from the site in a manner approved by federal, State, or local requirements.
8110.4 Lead-Acid Batteries.
Lead-acid batteries shall be removed from salvage vehicles when such batteries
are leaking. Lead-acid batteries that have been removed from vehicles shall be stored
i n an approved manner.
SECTION 253. Chapter 82 is hereby added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 82 INFRACTIONS
8201 GENERAL
8201.1 Offenses Deemed Infractions.
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In accordance with Section 109.3, the violation of the following sections or
subsections shall be infractions:
Section Offense
303.1 - 303.9 Asphalt kettles
304.1.1 Waste material
304.1.2 Vegetation
304.2 Combustible waste rubbish —storage
305.2 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources
310.4 Removal "No smoking" sign
315.3.2.1 Stairway-storage under
503.4 Obstructing access roadway
505.1 Address identification
507.5.4 - 507.5.5 Obstruction of fire hydrants
507.5.6 Physical protection-fire hydrants
507.5.7 Firefighting water source markers
507.5.8 Identification-private fire hydrant
507.5.9 Private fire hydrant caps or plugs
605.5 Electrical extension cords
901.7 Failure to notify Fire Department
901.6.3.1 Signs-above ground water control valves
901.6.3.2 Locks-above ground water control valves
901.6.3.3 Identification-above ground water control
valves
906.1 - 906.10 Fire extinguishers
912.7 Identification-Fire Department connection
912.8 Breakable caps or plugs-Fire Department
connection
1 007.9 —~Exit doors identification
1 008.1.9.1 Door-operating devices
1 104.3 ~Sign illumination
2003.2 "No Smoking" signs within aircraft hangers
2108.4 ~Fire extinguisher-dry cleaning plant
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Section Offense
2108.5 No smoking signs-dry cleaning plant
2311.2.2 Waste oil storage
2403.2.7 ~Welding warning signs
2403.4 Operations and maintenance
2403.4.3 Metal waste cans for rags and waste
2404.7.8.5 Filter disposal
2405.3.4 Dip tank covers
2405.4.2 Portable fire protection equipment
2406.5 Maintenance-powder coating
2407.1 ~Maintenance-electrostatic apparatus
2407.5.2 Signs-"Danger"
2408.5 ~Sources of ignition (organic peroxides)
2505.1 —~Housekeeping-fruit ripening room
2803.3.1 Lumber yards-housekeeping
2803.3.3 Combustible waste
3103.12.6.1 Exit sign illumination
3104.21 ~Vegetation removal
3603.2 Open flame device-boat or marina
3603.4 Rubbish containers-marina
3604.4 Portable fire extinguishers-marinas
4811.9 Fire Department access-motion picture
production locations
4811.12 ~Blocked or obstructed fire hydrants and
appliances
5003.5 Hazardous materials signage
5003.7.1 —~No smoking signs-hazardous materials
5004.11 Combustible materials clearance-hazardous
m aterials storage
5005,3.8 Combustible materials clearance-hazardous
m aterials use
5303.4 ~Markings-compressed gases
5303.5 ~Security-compressed gases
5701.6 ~Maintenance and operating
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Section Offense
practices-flammable and combustible liquids
5704.2.3.1 "No smoking" sign
5704.3.3.4 Empty containers
6107.2 "No smoking" signs-LPG container
6107.3 Combustible material clearance LPG
container
8104 Auto wrecking yards-fire apparatus access
8201.2 Penalties for Infractions.
Every violation determined to be an infraction is punishable by a fine not to
exceed $100.00 for the first violation, $200.00 for the second, $500.00 for the third, and
$500.00 for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year. Each such
violation is a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which such
violation is committed or allowed to continue. For the purposes of this section a
forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a conviction.
SECTION 254. Chapter 83 is hereby added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 83 CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF
LOS ANGELES FIRE CODE
8301 FIRE CODE ADOPTED
Title 32 (Fire Code) of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby adopted and
i ncorporated herein by reference at this point as if set forth at length herein as the Fire
Code for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District).
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A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code has been filed in the
Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors and shall be at all times maintained by the
executive office for use and inspection by the public.
8302 AREAS REGULATED
The District finds and declares that this code does not occupy the whole area of
a ny subject matter regulated or covered therein except where this code expressly states
its intent to occupy the whole area of any subject matter regulated or covered therein.
Thus, in enacting this ordinance, it is not the intent of the District to preemptor
otherwise nullify any other local ordinance containing different standards and
protections.
8303 APPLICABILITY
Except as provided in California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7, this
code shall apply to, and be enforceable in, all areas, including cities and unincorporated
areas, served by the District. All references in this code to the Los Angeles County
B uilding Code, Residential Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Green Building
Standards Code, Fire Code, and Electrical Code shall mean the appropriate legally
a pplicable code adopted by each incorporated city that is a part of the District, or
receives services from the District.
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SECTION 255. Appendix B, Section 8103.3 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
8103.3 Areas vuWithout vwWater sSupply systems.
'^t,-~ti.~,n^s2-~ad~Parcels that are located outside the service boundary above the
existing pressure zone, or more than 2 000 lineal feet (609 6 m) from an existing water
m ain of a water purveyor may provide an on-site water supply when approved by the
fire code official. For one-family dwellings the water supply shall be in accordance with
Table 8103.3. For other than one-family dwellings the water suoply shall be in
accordance with NFPA 1142 or NFPA 13 water supply requirement whichever is
r peater•
SECTION 256. Appendix B, Table B103.3 is hereby added to read as
follows:
Table 6103.3
Tank Sizes for One-Family Dwellings
Fire flow calculation area Tank size
0-3,600 square feet 13,000 gal
3,601-5,999 square feet 16,500 gal
6,000 square feet and
greater
20,000 gal
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SECTION 257. Appendix B, Section 6104.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
8104.2 Area sSeparation.
Portions of buildings which are separated by fire walls without openings,
constructed in accordance with the Gal+#er-aiaLos Angeles Countv Building Code, are
allowed to be considered as separate fire-flow calculation areas. Fire barriers or fire
partitions cannot be used to create separate fire-flow calculation areas
SECTION 258. Appendix B, Section B105.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
6105.1 One- and Two #Family ~Dweliings, and Group R-3 ar~d
:~+*-
The minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family
d wellings, and Group R-3 aid-R-4buildings aad-~ewa#e~ases-shall be as specified in
Tables 8105.1(1) and 6105.1(2).
Exception: The minimum fire-flow for one- and two-family dwellings and
Group R-3 buildings located in a fire hazard zone shall not be less than 1 250 gallons
(15,141.6 L/min) per minute.
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SECTION 259. Appendix B, Section 8105.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
8105.2 Buildings eOther EThan eOne- and Two-€Family
dDwellings, and Group R-3 apd-i~-4 Buildings
The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and
two-family dwellings, and Group R-3 afld-~-4buildings-aa~tewak~euses shall be as
specified in Tables 8105.2 and 8105.1(2).
SECTION 260. Appendix B, Section 8105.3 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
^~:^'-'~~ ~.,~+^^Mobile Home Parks.
~ Tho ~o,.,,•.~.+ ~r~o f~.,,.-.The required fire-flow for mobile home parks shall
be 1,250 gallons per minute (4731.765 L/min) (2,000 gallons (7570.824 L/min) per
m inute in the high fire hazard severity zones) for a duration of two hours and with public
h ydrant spacing of not more than 600 feet (182.88 m) apart. For recreational buildings
located within a mobile home park, the fire-flow and duration shall be according to the
fire-flow calculation area set forth in Table 8105.1(2).
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SECTION 261. Appendix B, Section B105.4 is hereby added to read as
follows:
8105.4 Land Subdivision Projects.
For the subdivision of undeveloped land for other than single-family dwellings,
d ue to the undetermined building size and type of construction, the required fire-flow
shall be 4,000 gallons per minute (15,141.6 L/min) for a duration of four hours with
public hydrant spacing of 300 feet (91.44 m). The required fire-flow for the subdivision
of land consisting of lots having existing structures shall be in accordance with Table
8105.1(2) for fire-flow and duration.
SECTION 262. Appendix B, Table B105.1(1) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Table 8105.1(1)
Required Fire Flow for One- and Two-Family Dwellings and
Group R-3 ~^„~ ~-i Buildings
FIRE-FLOW AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW DURATION
CALCULATION (Design Standard)FLOW (gallons per (hours)
AREA minute)
(square feet)
0-3,600 No automatic sprinkler system 1,000 ~
3,601 and greater No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table Duration in Table
6105.1(2) at the required8~~5 1~2~fire-flow rate
Section 903.3.1.3 of the Sali#efaiaLos
0-3,600 Angeles Countv Fire Code or Section
500 ~~ZR313.3 of the GaliferniaLos Angeles
Countv Residential Code
Section 903.3.1.3 of the GaliferaiaLos
~3,601 and greater Angeles County Fire Code or Section '112 value in
R313.3 of the Ga4i#erfliaLos Angeles Table B105.1(2)
County Residential Code
For SI:_ 1 square foot= 0.0929 m~, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 Llm.
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SECTION 263. Appendix B, Table 81052 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Table 8105.2
Required Fire Flow for Buildings Other Than One- and Two-Family
Dwellings, and Group R-3~~~-R-4 Buildings
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW FLOW DURATION
(Design Standard) (gallons per minute) (hours) ~
No automatic sprinkler system Value i~Table 8105.1(2) Duration in
Table BID5.1(2)
R artinn QO3 3 1 1 nr Ql13 2 1 9nf iho X550% of the value in Ili vatinn in Tah~a R 1115 1171 at iha~
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1 5008 gallons per minute
SECTION 264. Appendix C, Section C101.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C101.1 Scope.
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#Fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with this appendix for the protection of
b uildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdiction.
Exception: [SFM] Group B, S-2 and U occupancies having a floor area not
exceeding 1,000 square feet, primarily constructed of non-combustible exterior walls
with wood or steel roof framing, having a Class A roof assembly, with uses limited to the
following or similar uses:
1. California State Parks buildings of an accessory nature (restrooms).
2. Safety roadside rest areas; (SRRA), public restrooms.
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3. Truck inspection facilities; (TIF), CHP office space and vehicle inspection
bays.
4. Sand/salt storage buildings, storage of sand and salt.
SECTION 265. Appendix C, Section C102 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
SECTION 266. Appendix C, Section C102.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
~ ~,
H ydrant Locations.
;~~~,...,.... ~„o,.;f;oa ;,, T.,,,~ r, no +Fire hydrants shall be provided at intersections and
along required fire apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets.
SECTION 267. Appendix C, Section C102.2 is hereby added to read as
follows:
C102.2 Location on Street.
P ublic hydrants shall be required on both sides of the street whenever streets are
64 feet or greater in width containing four or more traffic lanes or have raised median
center dividers that make access to hydrants difficult, cause time delays, and/or create
a n undue hazard as determined by the fire code official.
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SECTION 268. Appendix C, Section C103 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C103 F~oG uvnonnir conrinir_NUMBER OF HYDRANTS
C103.1 Fire Hydrants Available.
.'.rrw~ w~~~ .............. ......... ....v N vw~~v ..,u._.a.c.rP
with ono .~.r mnro f ro F~~ rJ ~.. # r~ 4 rJ h c +• r~ no a 1A/h +h
.The minimum number of fire hydrants
a vailable to a building, complex or subdivision shall not be less than that determined by
the spacing requirements in Section C105 and Section C106 when applied to fire
apparatus access roads and perimeter public streets from which fire operations could
be conducted.
SECTION 269. Appendix C, Section C103.2 is hereby deleted as follows:
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SECTION 270. Appendix C, Section C103.3 is hereby deleted as follows:
SECTION 271. Appendix C, Section C104.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C104.1 Existing #Fire #Hydrants.
Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed to be considered as
.. - _
on adjacent properties-afe-allewed shall not Labe considered unless-as~vaila~4e-te
~_~ ! _ ! =aui~r~u~r~rmti~
access roads extends between properties and ##a~a+~easements isare established to
prevent obstruction of such roads.
SECTION 272. Appendix C, Table C102.1 is hereby deleted in entirety as
follows:
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SECTION 273. Appendix C, Section C105 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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SECTION 274. Appendix C, Section C105.1 is hereby added to read as
follows:
0105.1 Hydrant Spacing.
Fire hydrants shall be spaced in accordance with Sections 0105.2 through
0105.4.
SECTION 275. Appendix C, Section 0105.2 is hereby added to read as
follows:
0105.2 One- and Two-Family Dwellings, and Group R-3
B uildincas.
For one- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-3 buildings, fire hydrants shall
be spaced no more than 600 feet (182.88 m) apart. For urban properties with more
than one dwelling unit per acre, no portion of lot frontage should be more than 450 feet
(137.16 m) away, via vehicular access, from a public hydrant. For non-urban properties
less than one dwelling unit per acre, no portion of a structure shall be farther than
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750 feet (228.6 m) away, via vehicular access, from a properly spaced public hydrant
that meets the required fire-flow.
SECTION 276. Appendix C, Section C105.3 is hereby added to read as
follows:
C105.3 Buildings Other than One- and Two-Famiiv Dwellings
a nd Group R-3 Buildings.
For all occupancies other than one- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-3
b uildings, including commercial, industrial, multi-family dwellings, private schools, and
institutions, fire hydrant spacing shall be 300 feet (91.44 m). No portion of lot frontage
shall be more than 200 feet (60.96 m) from, via vehicular access, a public hydrant. No
portion of a building shall be more than 400 feet (121.92 m) from, via vehicular access,
a properly spaced public hydrant.
SECTION 277. Appendix C, Section C105.4 is hereby added to read as
follows:
C105.4 Cul-de-Sac Hydrant Location.
W hen cul-de-sac depth exceeds 450 feet (137.16 m) (residential) or 200 feet
(60.96 m) (commercial), hydrants shall be required at mid-block. Additional hydrants
w ill be required if hydrant spacing exceeds specified distances in Sections C105.2 and
C105.3.
SECTION 278. Appendix C Section C106 is hereby added to read as
follows:
C106 On-Site Hydrants.
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C106.1 Required On-Site Hydrants.
W hen any portion of a proposed structure exceeds the allowable distances from
a public hydrant, via vehicular access, on-site hydrants shall be provided. The spacing
d istance between on-site hydrants shall be 300 to 400 feet (91.44 to 121.92 m). Ali
on-site fire hydrants shall have, at a minimum, a fire-flow of 1,250 gallons per minute
(4732 L/min) at 20 psi (137.895 kPa) for a duration of two hours. If more than one on-
site fire hydrant is required, the fire-flow shall be in accordance with Table B105.1. All
o n-site hydrants shall be installed a minimum of 25 feet (7620 mm) from a structure or
protected by a two-hour firewall.
Exception: For fully sprinklered multi-residential structures, on-site hydrants
may be installed a minimum of 10 feet (3.05 m) from the structure.
SECTION 279. Appendix D, Section D101.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D101.1 Scope.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Section 503, this
a ppendix, and all other applicable requirements of the 6a1+#er-nia-Los Angeles County
Fire Code.
SECTION 280. Appendix D, Section D102.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D102.1 Access and 4Loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to Fire Department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access
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road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting
the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds (34,050 kg).
Exception: For single lot single-family residential developments the fire
a pparatus access road must be capable of supporting the imposed load of fire
~aratus weighinq at least 50,000 pounds (22 700 kq).
SECTION 281. Appendix D, Figure D103.1, including the diagrams, is
hereby deleted in its entirety:
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SECTION 282. Appendix D, Section D103.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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(6096 mm) exclusive of shoulders and an unobstructed vertical clearance of clear to the
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SECTION 283. Appendix D, Section D103.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D103.2 6r~deCommercial. Industrial, and Multiple-Family
Residential Developments.
For buildings not exceeding three stories or with an eave height not exceeding
30 feet (9144 mm) in height, fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed
w idth of not less than 26 feet (7925 mml exclusive of shoulders and an unobstructed
vertical clearance of clear to the sky.
For buildings exceeding three stories or with an eave height exceeding 30 feet
{9144 mm) in height, fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of
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not less than 28 feet (8535 mm) exclusive of shoulders and an unobstructed vertical
clearance of clear to the skv.
SECTION 284. Appendix D, Section D103.3 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D103.3 Access Road Width With a Hvdrant.
fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be
26 feet (7925 mm), for a distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) on each side of the hydrant,
exclusive of shoulders~~^^ ~;^ ~r^ n~t n~ ~ ~
SECTION 285. Appendix D, Section D103.4 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D103.4 nom` a-~.;a~Grade.
apparatus access roads shall not exceed 158 percent in grade.
Exception: Gra~esFor a fire apparatus access road serving no more than
two single-family dwellings, grades shall not exceed ~}~~~ ~~T20 percent when-as
a pproved by the fire code official-slaie~. Grades between 15.1 percent and 20°k
e prcent shall not exceed a maximum cumulative total of 500 feet 152.4 m as
measured over the entire length of the access roadway.
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SECTION 286. Appendix D, Section D103.5 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D103.5 Turning Radius.
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The minimum turning radius shall be not less
than 32 feet (9754 mm) when measured at the centerline of the required access
roadway.
SECTION 287. Appendix D, Section D103.6 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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SECTION 289. Appendix D, Section D103.6.2 is hereby deleted as follows:
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SECTION 290. Appendix D, Figure D103.6(1) is hereby added as follows:
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SECTION 291. Appendix D, Figure D103.6(2) is hereby added as follows:
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SECTION 292. Appendix D, Table D103.4 is hereby deleted as follows:
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SECTION 293. Appendix D, Section D103.7 is hereby added to read as
follows:
D103.7 Fire Apparatus Access Road Gates.
G ates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the
following criteria:
1. Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not less than
20 feet (6096 mm). Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate
width shall be not less than 15~ feet (~f5~4572 mm) for residential use and 20 feet
(6096 mm) for commercial/industrial uses.
2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by
one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times
and replaced or repaired when defective.
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5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by Fire
Department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be
a pproved by the fire code official.
6. Methods of locking shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official.
7. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with
U L 325.
8. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed,
a nd installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
SECTION 294. Appendix D, Section D103.8 is hereby added to read as
follows:
D103.8 Signs.
W here required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be
m arked with permanent "NO PARKING—FIRE LANE" signs complying with
Section 22500.1 of the California Vehicle Code. Signs shall have a minimum dimension
of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red letters on a white
reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus
road as required.
SECTION 295. Appendix D, Section D104 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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SECTION 296. Appendix D, Section D104.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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distance between the access roadway y,aQ~:~„~and the highest roof surface
exceeds 30 feet (9144 mm), approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be
provided. For ourgoses of this section. the highest roof surface shall be determined by
measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior
wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater.
SECTION 297. Appendix D, Section D104.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of
28 feet (8535 mm), exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or
portion thereof.
SECTION 298. Appendix D, Section D104.3 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D104.3 R~^~~~~,. ~~„~Proximity To Building.
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ass~~~At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be
located within a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm) and a maximum of 30 feet (9144 mml
from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The
side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be
a pproved by the fire code o~cial.
Exception: When approved by the fire code official, the required setback may
be modified for residential and mixed-use residential developments less than
5five stories in height when additional fire protection measures are provided.
SECTION 299. Appendix D, Section D104.4 is hereby added to read as
follows:
D104.4 Obstructions.
Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire
a pparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building.
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Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the approval of the fire code
official.
SECTION 300. Appendix D, Section D105 is hereby amended fo read as
follows:
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SECTION 301. Appendix D, Section D105.1 is hereby deleted as follows:
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SECTION 302. Appendix D, Section D105.2 is hereby deleted as follows:
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SECTION 303. Appendix D, Section D105.3 is hereby deleted as follows:
SECTION 304. Appendix D, Section D105.4 is hereby deleted as follows:
SECTION 305. Appendix D, Section D106 is hereby deleted as follows:
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SECTION 306. Appendix D, Section D107 is hereby deleted as follows:
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SECTION 307. Appendix D, Section D108 is hereby deleted as follows:
SECTION 308. Appendix N, Section N101.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
N 101.2 Permits.
Aa place of assembly operational permit shall be required #e~to operate
temporary amusement haunted houses, ghost walks, or similar amusement uses in
accordance with Appendix N101.2.
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SECTION 309. Appendix N, Section N101.2.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
N 101.2.1 Permit dDocuments.
The permit a~plisaEisnapplicant shall submit construction documents for approval
which include, at a minimum, a dimensioned site plan and floor plan.
SECTION 310. Appendix N, Section N101.3 is hereby added to read as
follows:
N 101.3 Jurisdictional Building and Planning Department
A pproval.
A pproval to operate a temporary amusement haunted house or similar use or to
change the approved use of an existing building, or portion thereof, for temporary
a musement haunted house or similar use shall be approved by the jurisdictional
b uilding official and planning official prior to the Fire Departments final construction
a pproval and issuance of an operational permit.
SECTION 311. Appendix N, Section N102.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
N 102.2 TEMPORARY AMUSEMENT HAUNTED HOUSE.
A temporary building or structure, or portion thereof, which contains a system
that transports passengers or provides a walkway through a course so arranged that the
means of egresses are not apparent due to theatrical distractions, not visible due to low
illumination, are disguised or are not readily available due to the method of
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transportation through the building or structure usually used during the Halloween
season for amusement or entertainment purposes where decorative materials, props
visual effects, or audio effects are utilized to create theatrical environment A temporary
a musement haunted house may be deemed a special amusement building by the fire
code official depending on the floor plan layout, lighting or visual distractions used and
the effects those elements have on identifying and accessing the means of egress in
the event of a fire or an emergency.
SECTION 312. Appendix N, Section N102.3 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
N102.3 GHOST WALKS.
Similar to temporary amusement haunted houses and may include both indoor
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i~ler~t+#'ia~leused for amusement or entertainment ourgoses.
SECTION 313. Appendix N, Section N102.4 is hereby added to read as
follows:
N 102.4 TEMPORARY.
Temporary shall mean amusement use of buildings or structures, or portion
thereof, at one location for not more than 90 days within cone-year period.
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SECTION 314. Appendix N, Section N102.5 is hereby added to read as
follows:
N 102.5 SPECIAL AMUSEMENT BUILDING.
A ny temporary or permanent building or portion thereof that is occupied for
a musement, entertainment, or educational purposes, and that contains a device or
system that conveys passengers or provides a walkway along, around, or over a course
i n any direction so arranged that the means of egress path is not readily apparent due
to visual or audio distractions or is intentionally confounded or is not readily available
because of the nature of the attraction or mode of conveyance through the building or
structure.
SECTION 315. Appendix N, Section N103.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
N 103.1 Allowable sStructures.
Temporary amusement #haunted houses, ghost walks, and similar amusement
uses which meet the definition of a Special Amusement Buildinq shall only be located in
structures that comply with the provisions for Special Amusement Buildings in
accordance with the California Building Code, and any applicable requirements in the
County Code.
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SECTION 316. Appendix N, Section N103.7 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
N103.7 Fire pProtection.
Temporary amusement ~Ihaunted houses, ghost walks, and similar amusement
uses which meet the definition of a Special Amusement Building shall be provided with
fire protection systems in accordance with Appendix N103.7.
SECTION 317. Appendix N, Section N103.7.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
N 103.7.2 Fire dDetection sSystems.
A n approved automatic fire detection system shall be provided in accordance
with Section 907.2.12, as required for S ecial aAmusement bBuildings.
SECTION 318. Appendix N, Section N103.7.4 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
N 103.7.4 Emergency Voice aAlarm.
Provide an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with
Section 907.2.12.3 as required for Special aAmusement bBuildings.
SECTION 319. Appendix N, Section N103.9 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
N 103.9 Decorative mMaterials and Interior Finishes.
I nterior wall, ceiling, and floor finishes shall be Class A rated in accordance with
the California Building Code, and any applicable requirements in the County Code.
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SECTION 320. Appendix N, Section N103.15 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
N 103.15 Maintenance.
Good housekeeping shall be maintained at all times throughout exhibit and exit
pathways. The means of egress system shall not be obstructed during event operation.
SECTION 321. Appendix O is hereby added to read as follows:
APPENDIX O RIFLE RANGE
0101 GENERAL
0101.1 Scope.
Rifle ranges shall comply with the basic fire and life safety requirements in this
a ppendix.
0101.2 Permits.
A permit from the fire code official is required to establish, maintain, or operate a
rifle range. Applications for permits shall be referred to the chief law enforcement officer
for approval.
0102 DEFINITIONS
RIFLE RANGE. Any indoor or outdoor firing, shooting, or target range
established, maintained, or operated for the discharge of a rifle, pistol, revolver,
shotgun, or firearm.
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0103 RANGE OFFICER
0103.1 Supervision.
Rifle ranges shall not be operated or maintained without the supervision of a
q ualified range officer.
0103.2 Qualifications.
To qualify as a range officer, individuals shall demonstrate to the fire code official
a nd chief law enforcement officer their knowledge of firearms and ammunition, including
the general rules of safety and the provisions of this code relative thereto. individuals
shall possess a valid certificate stating he or she is a qualified range officer.
0104 AMMUNITION
0104.1 Inspection and Disposal.
A mmunition shall be inspected and approved by the range officer before
permission to fire or discharge the same is granted. Ammunition that will not fire or
discharge or which is otherwise defective shall be surrendered to the range officer for
safe disposal.
0105 FIRE APPLIANCES
0105.1 Portable Fire Appliances.
Rifle ranges shall be equipped with portable fire appliances and other equipment
required by the fire code official. Additional fire-prevention measures required by the
fire code official shall be provided.
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0106 VEGETATION
0106.1 Removal.
Rifle ranges, including striking grounds, shall be completely ciea~ of vegetation
within a safe distance from the firing line.
0107 SIGNAGE
0107.1 Warnings.
Rifle ranges which are not fenced shall be posted with approved warning posters
or signs to notify and protect the public from danger.
SECTION 322. Appendix P is hereby added to read as follows:
APPENDIX P LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY
ZONES
P101 GENERAL
P101.1 Scoge.
This appendix defines Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and
provides the legal description of the geographic areas for the installation of fire sprinkler
systems in occupancies as required by Section 903.2.11.7.
P101.2 DEFINITIONS
See Chapter 49 for definitions.
P102 LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY
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P102.1 General.
Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, as defined in
Section 4902.1 of this code, are hereby designated in those areas as specified ih
Sections P102.2 and P102.3 of Appendix P. See also Chapter 49.
P102.2 Designation of Local Apencv Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in Incorporated Cities of the Consolidated Fire
Protection District of Los Angeles County.
The following incorporated cities are designated as being located wholly or in
part in the Local Responsibility Area Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone: Agoura
Hills, Azusa, Bradbury, Calabasas, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, Glendora,
Hidden Hills, Irwindale, La Canada Flintridge, La Habra, La Mirada, Malibu, Palmdale,
Palos Verdes Estates, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hilis, Rolling Hills
Estates, San Dimas, Santa Clarita, Walnut, Westlake Village, and Whittier.
P102.3 Designation of Local Agencv Vern High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in Unincorporated Areas of Los Angeles County.
The following unincorporated areas located near the following jurisdictions are
d esignated as being located wholly or in part in the Local Responsibility Area Fire
Hazard Severity Zones: Angeles National Forest, City of Hidden Hills, parcels between
the City of Agoura Hilis and the City of Calabasas, Santa Monica Mountains, parcels
south of the City of Diamond Bar, parcels north of the City of Whittier, San Dimas,
Covina, West Covina, parcels located east of the Cities of Covina and West Covina,
U niversal City, parcels west of Rolling Hills, Baldwin Hills, Catalina Island, Claremont,
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Claremont Island, Glendora, Azusa, La Habra Heights, Whittier, West Hiils and Valley
Boulevard, the Malibu-Santa Monica Mountains Area, and the San Gabriel Mountains
Southface Area.
P102.4 Parcel Identification.
A ll map and parcel identification, fire hazard severity zone designation, and other
information for those areas as specified in Sections P102.2 and P102.3 shall be
accessible to property owners and the public at a Fire Department's fire prevention
engineering unit office or at the Forestry Division's fuel modification unit office.
P102.5 Periodic Review.
The fire code official shall periodically review the areas in the Consolidated Fire
Protection District of Los Angeles County identified as Fire Hazard Severity Zones
pursuant to this section, and as necessary, make recommendations to revise the Fire
Hazard Severity Zones. See California Government Code Sections 51175 through
51189.
P103 MALIBU-SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS AND THE
SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS SOUTHFACE AREAS
P103.1 General.
M alibu-Santa Monica Mountains and the San Gabriel Mountains Southface
Areas are hereby designated in those areas as specified in Sections P103.2 and P103.3
of Appendix P. See also Section 903.2.11.7.
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P103.2 Malibu-Santa Monica Mountains Area.
Beginning at a point where the Los Angeles County-Ventura County boundary
line meets the Pacific Ocean means high tide line. This being the true point of
beginning. Thence, northeasterly along said Los Angeles County boundary line and ail
its various courses to the City of Los Angeles boundary line along the southerly line of
Section 9, Township 1 North, Range 17 West, San Bernardino Base Meridian. Thence,
southeasterly along said city boundary and all its various courses to the Pacific Ocean
mean high tide line. Thence, westerly along said mean high tide line and ail its various
courses to the point of the beginning.
P103.3 San Gabriel Mountains Southface Area.
Beginning at a point where Interstate 5 Freeway and Latitude 34 degrees,
21 minutes (Northern Hemisphere) intersect. This being the true point of beginning.
Thence, east along said Latitude of 34 degrees, 21 minutes to the Los Angeles County-
San Bernardino County boundary line. Thence, south along the Los Angeles County
Boundary to State Highway 30 (Baseline Road). Thence, west on State Highway 30 to
I nterstate Freeway 210, along Interstate 210 Freeway to the Interstate 5 Freeway.
Thence, north on said Interstate 5 Freeway to the point of beginning.
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SECTION 323. Appendix Q is hereby added to read as follows:
APPENDIX Q FIRE PREVENTION FIELD PERMITS
Q101 FEES
The applicant shall pay the fee shown in this section, which covers plan review
a nd site inspection only. All applications and reviews are subject to additional hourly
fees for fire safety officers, if deemed necessary by the fire code ofFicial.
Q101.1 Permit Fees.
Proposed Activit Fee
Activities in Hazardous Fire Areas $314.00
Aerosol Products $314.00
A musement Buiidin s $314.00
A utomobile Wrecking Yard $314.00
A viation Facility $314.00
Battery S stems Stationa $314.00
Bonfires or Rubbish Fires $314.00
Carnival and Fair Re uirements $314.00
Cellulose Nitrate Film $314.00
Combustible Dust Producing Operations $314.00
Combustible Fibers $314.00
Commercial Rubbish Handlin O eration $314.00
Compressed Gases $314.00
Covered Mall Buildin s $314.00
Cryogens Fluids $314.00
Cuttin and Weldin Permit $314.00
Dippin O erations $314.00
D ry Cieanin Plants $314.00
Exhibits and Trade Shows $314.00
Explosives $314.00
Fire H drants and Valves $314.00
Fireworks Display $314.00
Flammable or Combustible Liquids $314.00
Floor Finishing $314.00
Fruit and Crop Ripenin $314.00
Fumigation/Thermal Insecticidal Fog in $314.00
Hazardous Production Materials $314.00
Hazardous Materials $314.00
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Proposed Activity Fee
High Piled Combustible Storage $314.00
Hot Work Operations $314.00
HPM Facilities $314.00
I ndustrial Ovens $314.00
Liquid Gas-Fueled Vehicles or E ui ment $314.00
LP Gas $314.00
Lumber Yard and Woodworkin $314.00
Ma nesium $314.00
Miscellaneous Combustible Stora e $314.00
Model Rockets $314.00
Oil and Natural Gas Wells $314.00
Open Burning $314.00
Open Flames and Candies $314.00
O pen Flames and Torches $314.00
O r anic Coating $314.00
Pallet Yards $314.00
Parade Float $314.00
Places of Assembly $314.00
Private Firefi hting Resources $314.00
Private Fire Hydrants $314.00
Pyrox lin Plastics $314.00
Radioactive Materials $314.00
Recreational Fires $314.00
Refrigeration Equipment $314.00
Repair Garage/Automotive/Marine/Fleet Fuel Dis erasing $314.00
Rifle Range $314.00
Emer ency Helicopter Landin Facility for High-Rise Buildings $314.00
Spra ing or Di pin $314.00
Stora e of Scra Tires and By-Products $314.00
Tank/Cistern $314.00
Tank Removal $314.00
Tempora Sales Lots $314.00
Temporary Tents, Cano ies, Membrane Structures $314.00
Tire Rebuildin Plants $314.00
Tire Stora e $314.00
S pecial Events $314.00
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Q101.2 Fire Sprinkler Svstem Pian Check Fees.
Type of Sprinkler System Plan Fee
New NFPA 13D fires rinkler s stem: one or two family dwelling $463.00
New NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system: multifamily family dwellin s $579.00
New NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system:< 100 heads per system $463.00
New NFPA 13 fire s rinkler s stem:> 100 heads per s stem $694.00
TI to NFPA 13 fire sprinklers stem:< 25 heads without calculation $231.00
TI to NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system:> 25 heads and < 100 heads
with/without calculation
$347.00
TI to NFPA 13 fire sprinklers stem:>100 heads with/without calculation $579.00
U nderground fire protection system: single hydrant or single riser
connection
$289.00
U nderground fire protection system: 5 or more additional connections for
h ydrants or risers
$463.00
Standpipe System Class I,II, &III $463.00
N FPA #22 fire water storage tank $463.00
Special hazard fire extin wishing foam water spra nozzle system $463.00
Fire Pump Installation $579.00
Fire Flow Test Witness/Perform $231.00
Fire Sprinkler S stem Field Inspection Fees
New NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system: one or two family dwellin $314.00
New NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system: multifamily famil dwellings $629.00
New NFPA 13 fire s rinkler system:< 100 heads per system $629.00
N ew NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system:> 100 heads er system $786.00
TI to NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system:< 25 heads without calculation $314.00
T I to NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system:> 25 heads and < 100 heads
with/without calculation
$472.00
TI to NFPA 13 fire sprinklers stem:>100 heads with/without calculation $550.00
U nderground fire protection system: single hydrant or single riser
connection
$314.00
U nderground fire protection system: 5 or more additional connections for
h ydrants or risers
$629.00
Q101.3 Fire Alarm System Plan Check Fees.
Plan Check Fee
Emergent Responder Radio Coverage $925.00
Fire Sprinkler Monitoring system &Fire Alarm System with <10 devices $231.00
Fire Alarm System: 11-50 devices $405.00
Fire Alarm S stem: 51-90 devices $579.00
Fire Alarm S stem: 91-130 devices $694.00
Fire Alarm S stem: > 131 devices $810.00
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Special Extinguishing Systems: CO2, FM 200, Foam Liquid Systems, Inert
G as Halon, Iner en)
$347.00
Q101.4 Fire Alarm Svstem Field Inspection Fees.
T ype of Inspection Fee
Emer ency Responder Radio Coverage $1,256.00
Fire Sprinkler Monitoring S stem &Fire Alarm System with <10 devices $314.00
Fire Alarm S stem: 11-50 devices $472.00
Fire Alarm System: 51-90 devices $550.00
Fire Alarm System: 91-130 devices $629.00
U L-300 System hood systems)$314.00
Halon S stem/FM 200 $314.00
Q101.5 Building Plan Review Plan Check Fees.
Type of Review Fee
Dwellin ,One and Two Famil $463.00
M ulti-Family Residence $636.00
Commercial (B, F, S, M)$636.00
Assembly Occupancy $579.00
Hazardous Occupancy $752.00
H i h Rise Buildings over 75 Feet in Height $1,389.00
Educational/Institutional Occupanc $868.00
High Piled Combustible Storage $463.00
Hazardous Materials Review 1-50 chemicals)$636.00
Hazardous Materials Review 51-100 chemicals)$1,041.00
Site Plan Review -Water and Access $463.00
Q101.6 Miscellaneous Building Plan Review Fees.
Alternative Materials and Methods Review $452.00
Additional plan review after initial review and one resubmittal per hour $116.00
Expedited review each two hours +initial fee)$231.00
Pre-Submittal Meeting (initial two-hours $231.00
Plan review time per hour for modifications, re-stam minimum 1 -hour)$116.00
Q101.7 Construction Field Inspection Fees.
Dwelling, One and Two Family $314.00
M ulti-Family Residence $314.00
Commercial (B, F, S, M)$472.00
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Assembly Occupanc $472.00
Hazardous Occupanc $393.00
H i h Rise Buildin s over 75 Feet in Height $629.00
Educational/Institutional Occupanc $314.00
High Piled Combustible Stora e $943.00
Repair Garage $393.00
Tank Installation or Removal $393.00
Tenant Improvements Projects $314.00
Q101.8 Miscellaneous Field Inspection Fees.
The following inspections shall be billed at the current hourly fire safety officer
rate:
B uilding/Life Safety Final (Fire Department Clearance)
Gasoline dispensing EVR systems
High-rise building annual life/safety inspections
Special Priority Inspections, including after-hour, additional technical assistance, and
others whereby deemed necessary by the fire code official.
SECTION 324. Findings in Support of Adoption of More Restrictive
Building Standards.
The provisions of this ordinance contain various changes, modifications, and
additions to the 2016 California Fire Code. Some of those changes are administrative
i n nature in that they do not constitute changes or modifications to requirements
contained in the building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshall and published in
the California Building Standards Code. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code
Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, the Board of Supervisors hereby expressly
finds and determines that all of the changes and modifications to requirements
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contained in the building standards published in the California Building Standards Code,
contained in this ordinance, which are not administrative in nature, are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions in the
County of Los Angeles and in the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles
County. This expressed finding is supported and based upon the following more
specific determinations:
CLIMATIC -The County of Los Angeles is located in an area subject to climatic
conditions with long periods of low humidity and hot weather, combined with
u npredictable seasonal high winds (Santa Ana wind conditions), resulting in increased
exposure to fire risk. This combination of events creates an environment that is
conducive to rapidly spreading fires. Control of such fires requires rapid response.
W ith the time that is required to deal with potential obstacles from the wind, such as
fallen trees, street lights, and utility poles, in addition to the time required to climb
75 feet vertically up flights of stairs, the ability to respond rapidly is negatively impacted.
Additionally, there is a significant increase in the amount of wind at 60 feet above the
ground. Use of aerial-type firefighting apparatus above this height would place rescue
personnel at increased risk of injury. High winds will also cause burning embers to
become airborne resulting in the rapid spread of a fire to nearby structures. Immediate
containment of a fire is the only method by which it can be controlled during high wind
conditions. In high fire severity zones, a unique combination of low humidity, strong
winds, and dry vegetation exists.
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GEOLOGICAL -The County of Los Angeles is located in the middle of the
seismically active area identified as Seismic Zone 4. The viability of the public water
system would be questionable at best after a major seismic event. Tall buildings would
become vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability
to pump sufficient quantities of any available water to floors above the 55-foot level. A
severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire
suppression activities because it is likely to create significant physical obstacles and
logistical challenges. With the probability of strong aftershocks, there exists a need to
provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors.
Geological conditions created by the numerous faults will result in increased fire
danger to structures, delayed Fire Department response, and unique rescue challenges.
Seismic events of sufficient magnitude will cause substantial damage to structures.
These damages are likely to be accompanied by a substantial number of fires that may
exceed the Fire Department suppression capabilities. Accordingly, built-in fire
suppression systems provide the only adequate measure to mitigate the potential
hazards from and damage caused by such fires.
The County of Los Angeles is subject to occasional severe rainstorms. The
i mpacts from these rainstorms are exacerbated if hillside areas have been burned by
wildland fires because significant mud and debris flows can occur. Mud and debris
flows can impair Fire Department access or delay response times if access roads are
obstructed by mud or debris.
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TOPOGRAPHICAL -The topographical conditions of the County of Los Angeles
i ncludes many mountains, hills, and canyons which tend to accelerate the periodic
high-Velocity winds by means of a venturi effect. These canyon winds and the
significant growth of vegetation of a combustible nature increase the fire danger.
Additionally, long periods of dry, hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal
winds (Santa Ana wind conditions) result in increased exposure to fire risk. The hillside
a reas have access roads that are narrow, steep, and contain many sharp curves, all of
w hich makes timely response by large fire apparatus difficult.
The specific sections of this code that constitute more restrictive building
standards are identified in the table set forth below. The more restrictive building
standards contained in this code and identified in the table below shall be applicable
o nly in those cities served by the District which have ratified the aforesaid sections in
accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.
Section focal Condition Explanation and Findin s
304.1.2 —Climatic and Local amendment requiring brush clearance to
Vegetation Topographical maintain defensible space for fire operations that
is necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique
climate and topography to reduce risk of fire and
to minimize the spreading of fire to structures.
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316.6.1 —Climatic,Imposes additional requirements for the
Structures Geological, and grounding of construction under high-voltage
Topographical transmission lines to protect property, the public,
a nd firefighters responding to emergencies.
Necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique
climate and topography to reduce risk of fire, to
reduce the possibility of fires being causes by
downed high-voltage transmission lines, to
m inimize the spreading of fires that may begin
u nder transmission lines, and to protect
firefighters responding to emergencies under
transmission lines. Further necessary because
risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los An eles County.
326.7 —Fire Climatic,Local amendment to require fire safety measures
Protection Geological, and including but not limited to water supply,
Facilities Topographical firebreaks, posting of fire watchers, access roads,
Required restriction of activities during high fire hazard and
other conditions to maintain reasonable fire
safety. Necessary due to Los Angeles County's
u nique climate and topography to reduce risk of
fire, to reduce the possibility of wildland fires
spreading to structures, and to minimize impacts
of fire. Further necessary because risk of fire is
i ncreased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
i n Los Angeles County.
326.12.2 —Climatic and Local amendment to reduce the threat of fires by
Chimneys Topographical requiring spark arrestors on chimneys that is
necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique
climate and topography to reduce risk of fire and
to minimize impacts of fire. Such spark arrestors
reduce the likelihood of embers exiting a chimney
and i niting a fire.
326.14 —Climatic and Local amendment requiring clearance of
Roadway Topographical roadways to provide adequate access for
Clearance firefighting apparatus, to create defensible space
for fire operations, and to reduce the possibility of
wildland fires spreading to structures. Necessary
d ue to Los Angeles County's unique climate and
topo ra hy.
503.1.2 —Climatic,Provides for additional access requirements
Additional Geological, and necessary because of terrain, climate, or other
Access Topo raphical factors that limit access. Necessary to ensure
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adequate response times due to the unique
climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
i ncreased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
i n Los Angeles County.
503.2.1 —Climatic,Requires unobstructed clearance to sky on fire
Dimensions Geological, and apparatus access roads with exception for
Topographical protected tree species. Necessary to prevent
obstruction of access roads by tree limbs or other
o bstructions and thus allow for quick response
times to fires and other emergencies. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times due to the
u nique climatic and topographical conditions that
i ncrease the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
i n Los Angeles County.
503.2.5 —Climatic,Provides for more stringent width, turning radius,
Dead-Ends Geological, and and grade specifications for access roads to
Topographical ensure access for fire apparatus. Necessary due
to unique climatic and topographical conditions
that increase the risk of fires. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
503.4 —Climatic,Adds speed bumps and speed humps to list of
Obstruction of Geological, and prohibited obstructions to fire apparatus access
Fire Apparatus Topographical roads. Speed bumps and speed humps reduce
Access Roads response times to fires and other emergencies
because fire apparatus have to slow down to
pass over them or drive around them. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times due to the
u nique climatic and topographical conditions that
i ncrease the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
i n Los Angeles Count .
503.4.1 —Climatic,Requires fire code official approval to install
Traffic-Geological, and traffic calming devices such as speed bumps and
Calming Topographical speed humps. Such devices can reduce
Devices response times to fires and other emergencies.
Necessary to ensure adequate res onse times
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d ue to the unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. This section is necessary
because the risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
503.7 —Fire Climatic,Requires fire apparatus access roads in
A pparatus Geological, and recreational vehicle, mobile home, manufactured
Access Roads Topographical housing, sales lots, and storage lots. Necessary
i n Recreational to ensure adequate water supply and access to
Vehicle,such locations due to the unique climatic and
Mobile Home,topographical conditions that increase the risk of
M anufactured fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
Housing,necessary because the risk of fire is increased
Sales Lots,due to the prevalence of earthquakes in
a nd Storage Los Angeles County.
Lots
503.7.1 —Fire Climatic,Requires additional fire apparatus access roads
A pparatus Geological, and in mobile home parks and special occupancy
Access Roads Topographical parks. Necessary to ensure adequate water
i n Mobile supply and access to such locations due to the
Home Parks unique climatic and topographical conditions that
a nd Special increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
Occupancy zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
Parks increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
504.5 —Roof Climatic,Provides various design and location
Top Barriers Geological, and requirements for solar photovoltaic systems
a nd Parapets Topographical installed on roofs of buildings for residential and
commercial structures. Access and spacing
requirements ensure firefighter access to the
roof, provide access pathways to specific areas
of the roof, provide for venting cut-out areas, and
to provide emergency egress from the roof.
N ecessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to climatic and
topographical conditions.
507.5.1.2 —Climatic,Requires a draft hydrant for swimming pools and
Pool Draft Geological, and spas located in the fire hazard severity zone to
System in Fire Topographical provide a source of water to fight fires.
H azard Necessary because of unique climatic and
Severity Zones topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
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necessary because risk of fire is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
507.5.10 —Climatic,Provides posting of sign to notify Fire Department
Draft System Geological, and of draft hydrant for swimming pools and spas in
Identification Topographical fire hazard severity zone. Necessary because of
Sign unique climatic and topographical conditions that
i ncrease the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
i ncreased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los An eles County.
901.6.3.1 —Climatic,Provides signage requirements for water control
A bove-Ground Geological, and valves to facilitate firefighter identification and
W ater Control Topographical use of said valves in an emergency. Necessary
Valve Signs because of unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
901.6.3.4 —Climatic,Provides clearance requirements for water
Clear Space Geological, and control valves to facilitate firefighter identification
Around Above-Topographical and use of said valves in an emergency.
Ground Water Necessary because of unique climatic and
Control Valve topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
903.2.11.7 —Climatic,Provides an additional level of protection to
Occupancies Geological, and occupancies in case of a fire by requiring
i n Fire Hazard Topographical installation of automatic fire sprinklers.
Severity Zones Necessary because of unique climatic and
and in the topographical conditions that increase the risk of
M alibu-Santa catastrophic fires in fire hazard severity zones
Monica and due to the topography that reduces response
Mountains or times to fires. Further necessary because risk of
San Gabriel fire is increased due to the prevalence of
Southface earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
Areas
903.4.2 —Climatic and Requires installation of exterior fire alarm visual
Alarms Geological device. Visual alarms are necessary to warn
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both disabled and non-disabled persons.
N ecessary because of increased likelihood of
fires due to climatic conditions. Further
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in the Los Angeles
County.
905.2.1 —Climatic Construction and installation requirements for
Class I Class I standpipes to ensure adequate fire
Standpipes;protection systems and water supply due to fires
905.2.1.1,in Los Angeles County's hot and windy climate.
905.2.1.2
905.2.1.3
905.4 —Climatic installation/Regulation of Fire Protection System
Location of to ensure proper location of hose connection to
Class I control fires in Los Angeles County's hot and
Standpipe windy climate.
Hose
Connections
905.5.3 —Climatic Installation and regulation of interior wet
Class II standpipes to ensure adequate fire protection
System system due to fires in Los Angeles County's hot
1'/z-Inch Hose and wind climate.
905.6.1 —Climatic Local amendment regarding installation and
Protection regulation of Fire Protection System to ensure
proper location of hose connection to control
fires. Necessary because of increased danger of
fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions.
905.6.1.1 —Climatic Size requirements for Class III standpipes to
Size ensure adequate fire protection system.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions.
905.9 —Riser Climatic Additional requirements to fire protection system
Shutoff Valve for testing, maintenance, and operation.
Supervision Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
a nd Drain Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions.
910.2 —Climatic and Requires smoke and heat removal for buildings.
W here geological Necessary to increase ability of firefighters to
Required respond to, and fight, fires in buildings.
N ecessary because of increased danger of fire in
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Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions and the prevalence of earthquakes in
Los Angeles County.
910.2.1.1 —Climatic and Requires smoke and heat removal for basement
G roup S-2 geological level parking garages. Necessary to increase
ability of firefighters to respond to fires in parking
garages. Necessary because of increased
d anger of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot
a nd windy conditions and the prevalence of
earth uakes in Los An eles County.
910.3 —Geological Requirements for smoke and heat vents and
Design and mechanical smoke removal systems in buildings.
i nstallation Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
910.3.2 Los Angeles County due to seismic concerns
910.3.2.1 with potential water supply issues.
910.3.2.2
910.3.2.2.1
91 0.3.2.2.2
910.3.2.2.3
910.3.2.3
910.3.3
910.3.4
910.3.5
910.3.5.1
910.3.5.2
Table 910.3
910.4.3 Geological Requirements for smoke and heat vents and
910.4.4 mechanical smoke removal systems in buildings.
N ecessary. because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to seismic concerns
with potential water supply issues.
912.2.1 —Climatic,Requires Fire Department connections to be
Visible Topographical,located within 150 feet of a public fire hydrant
Location Geological and at a safe distance from the building.
N ecessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions. Further necessary because the risk
of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earth wakes in Los Angeles County.
912.8 —Climatic,Requires red paint on Fire Department
Identification Topographical connections subject to rust or corrosion to identify
them to firefighters and protect from the
elements. Necessa because of increased
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d anger of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot
a nd windy conditions.
912.9 —Climatic,Requires breakable caps or plugs for fire hose
Breakable Topographical couplings to protect them from the elements and
Caps or Plugs to ensure easy access to the Fire Department
connection during fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
d ue to hot and wind conditions.
914.9.1 —Climatic Requires spray booths to have automatic fire
Spray Booths sprinkler system protection under specified
conditions. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot
a nd windy conditions. Further necessary
because the risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
1 009.9.1 —Climatic,Requirements for signage warning against
Signage for Geological, and elevator use in an emergency. Necessary to
High Rise Topographical ensure proper notice and evacuation in case of
B uildings fire or other emergency. Necessary because of
i ncreased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
d ue to hot and windy conditions. Further
necessary because risk of fire and need for
evacuation is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
2007.9 —Climatic and Provides for additional public safety
Emergency Topographical evacuation/landing area on high-rise buildings.
Helicopter Necessary due to large number of high-rise
Landing buildings in Los Angeles County and difficulty in
Facility for evacuating high-rise buildings in case of fire or
High-Rise other emergency.
B uildings
2007.10 —Climatic and Provides for requirements for helistops in fire
Helistops in Topographical hazard severity zones to enable helicopters and
Fire Hazard associated water tenders and support equipment
Severity to safely operate to conduct operations to combat
Zones;fires in those areas. Necessary because of
2007.10.1 -increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
Surface due to hot and windy conditions and topography
that hinders the ability for fire apparatus to gain
access to remote portions of the County.
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2007.10.2 —Climatic;Requires a hydrant next to helistops in fire
H ydrant Topographical hazard severity zones to enable helicopters to fill
their tanks to facilitate water drops on wildland
fires in those areas. Necessary because bf
i ncreased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
d ue to hot and windy conditions and topography
that hinders the ability for fire apparatus to gain
access to remote portions of the County.
2007.10.3 —Climatic;Adopts requirements for fire apparatus access to
Access Topographical helistops in fire hazard severity zones to enable
support equipment and apparatus associated
with helicopter operations to combat fires in those
areas. Necessary because of increased danger
of fire in the County due to hot and windy
conditions and topography that hinders the ability
for fire apparatus to gain access to remote
ortions of the Count .
2404.4 —Fire Climatic Provides for spray booths to be equipped with
Protection automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
d ue to hot and windy conditions.
2503, 2504,Climatic and Provides requirements for fruit and crop ripening
2505, 2506,Geological operations to prevent ignition of ethylene gas and
2507 —Fruit reduce risk of fire and explosion. Necessary
and Crop because of increased danger of fire in
Ripening Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions and to reduce risk of fires and
ex losion from earth uakes.
2810 —Climatic Provides requirements for the safe storage of
Storage of combustible pallets to reduce risk of fire.
Combustible Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
I dle Pallets Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions.
3104.21 —Climatic and Increased clearance requirements for
Combustible Topographic combustible vegetation near tents and membrane
Vegetation structures. Necessary to increase fire and life
safety around such structures and to create
d efensible space. Necessary because of fire risk
d ue to climate and unique topography of
Los Angeles Count .
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Table 3206.2 Climatic and Provides for increased separation for aisles.
Geological Necessary because of unique climatic conditions
that increase the risk of fires. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
3505.9 —Geological Requires protective devices to be installed on
Backflash fuel gas and oxygen lines to increase safety and
Prevention reduce risk of explosion and fire. Necessary
because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased
d ue to the prevalence of earthquakes in
Los Angeles County.
4907.1 —Climatic and Local amendment providing that defensible
General Topographical space requirements shall also comply with
Chapter 3 of this code. Necessary due to
Los Angeles County's unique climate and
topography to reduce risk of fire and to minimize
i mpacts of fire in Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
5003.11.3.8 —Climatic and Creates requirements for floors in buildings
Floors Geological where hazardous materials are used or stored.
N ecessary to increase fire and life safety and to
m inimize fire danger from hazardous materials.
Necessary because risk of fire and spillage of
hazardous materials is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
5704.2.8.3 —Geological Requires secondary containment of flammable
Secondary and combustible liquids that are necessary to
Containment increase fire and life safety and to prevent fires
i nvolving flammable and combustible liquids from
spreading. Necessary because risk of leaks or
tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
5704.2.8.16.1 Climatic and Requires foam deluge system. Necessary
—System Geological because of increased danger of fire in
Requirements Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions
a nd because risk of leaks or tank failure is
i ncreased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
i n Los Angeles Count .
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5704.2.9.1.1 —Geological and Requires ali above-ground tanks exceeding
Required Climatic 1,500 square feet of liquid surface area used for
Foam Fire the storage of Class I or Class II flammable
Protection liquids to be provided with foam fire protection.
Systems Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions
a nd because risk of leaks or tank failure is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
i n Los Angeles County.
5704.2.9.6.1.3 Geological and Provides for additional spacing between tanks to
— Location of Climatic reduce fire danger and help prevent fire from
Tanks for spreading to adjacent tanks. Necessary because
Boilover of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
Liquids due to climatic conditions and because risk of
leaks or tank failure is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
5704.3.7.6 —Geological and Construction and fire access requirements for
Construction Climatic liquid storage rooms. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
d ue to climatic conditions and because risk of
explosion or container failure is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
5706.5.1.1 —Geological and Provides increased distances for bulk transfer
Location Climatic and process transfer operations so that they are
farther away from the public and other buildings.
N ecessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions
a nd because risk of leaks or tank failure is
i ncreased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
i n Los Angeles County.
5706.5.1.19 —Geological and Class I, II, or III liquids shall be transferred from a
Liquid Transfer Climatic tank vehicle or tank car only into an approved
atmospheric tank or approved portable tank.
N ecessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions
a nd because risk of leaks or tank failure is
i ncreased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
i n Los Angeles County.
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6104.4 —Geological and Requirements for LP gas storage tank distances.
M ultiple LP-Climatic Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Gas Container Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions
I nstallations and because risk of leaks or tank failure is
i ncreased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
i n Los An eles County.
8104 —Fire Climatic and Creates requirements for fire access roads and
A pparatus Topographical storage requirements for fire storage in
Access Roads;automobile wrecking yards. Necessary to enable
8106 —fire apparatus and firefighters to gain access to
Housekeeping;fight fires and respond to emergencies.
8108 —Tires Necessary because risk of fire due to climate and
to ogra h in Los Angeles Count .
APPENDIX B Topographical Provides for increased fire-flow in fire hazard
Section and Climatic zones to allow for more water to be available to
6105.1 —One-fight fires. Necessary because of increased
and danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to
Two-Family climatic and topographical conditions.
Dwellings and
Group R-3
B uildings
APPENDIX B Topographical Provides for increased fire-flow for subdivisions
Section and Climatic of land to allow for more water to be available to
B105.4 —Land fight fires. Necessary because of increased
Subdivision danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to
Pro'ects climatic and topogra hical conditions.
APPENDIX C,Topographical Provides for hydrant spacing on streets to ensure
Section and Climatic hydrants are accessible to firefighters.
C102.2 —Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Location on Los Angeles County due to climatic and
Street topographical conditions.
APPENDIX C,Topographical Provides for hydrant spacing to ensure that water
Section and Climatic is available to fight fires. Necessary because of
C105.2 —increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
One-family due to climatic and topographical conditions.
D welling
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APPENDIX C,Topographical Provides for hydrant spacing for buildings other
Section and Climatic than One- and Two-family Dwellings, and Group
C105.3 -R-3 Buildings to ensure that there is adequate
B uildings water supply available to fight fires. Necessary
Other Than because of increased danger of fire in Los
One- and Two-Angeles County due to climatic and topographical
Family conditions.
D wellings, and
G roup R-3
B uildings
APPENDIX C,Topographical Provides for hydrant spacing for cul-de-sacs to
Section and Climatic ensure that there is adequate water supply
C105.4 —available to fight fires. Necessary because of
Cul-de-sac increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
H ydrant due to climatic and topographical conditions.
Location
APPENDIX C,Topographical Provides requirements for on-site hydrants to
Section and Climatic ensure that there is adequate water supply
C106 - On-Site available to fight fires. Necessary because of
H ydrants increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County
d ue to climatic and topographical conditions.
APPENDIX N,Topographical,Provides various design and location
Section N103 Geographic, and requirements for temporary haunted houses,
—General Climatic ghost walks, and similar amusement uses where
Requirements the means of egress are not apparent due to
d ecorative materials, confusing sounds, and/or
visual effects. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to
climatic and topographical conditions and the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
Count .
SECTION 325. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after it is
adopted.
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