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ORDINANCE NO. 05 (2014)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE DIAMOND BAR CITY CODE AND ADOPTING,
BY REFERENCE, TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE, AS AMENDED WHICH CONSTITUTES AN AMEDNED VERSION OF
THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2013 EDITION.
A. RECITALS
(i) California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq., authorizes the City of
Diamond Bar to adopt by reference the 2013 California Fire Code as set forth in
the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, part 9.
(ii) Pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code Sections 13869.7, 17922,
17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7, the City may make modifications to the Title 24
building standards and requirements that it deems reasonably necessary to
protect the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Diamond Bar because of
local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
(iii) At least one copy of each of the codes and standards identified in this
Ordinance and certified as full, true and correct copies thereof by the City Clerk
of the City of Diamond Bar have been filed in the office of the City Clerk in
accordance with the provisions of California Government Code
Section 50022.6.
(iv) The City adopted for first reading this Ordinance on May 6, 2014, at which time
all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter
of adopting the codes and standards identified in this Ordinance as amended
herein.
(v) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066, the City published
notice of the public hearing on May 9, 2014 and May 16, 2014 for the hearing
set forth in the item below.
(vi) The City held a public hearing on May 20, 2014, at which time all interested
persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting
the codes and standards identified in this Ordinance as amended herein.
(vii) Any and all legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have
occurred.
B. ORDINANCE
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does hereby find,
determine and ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Findings in Support of Modifications to Title 24 Building Standards.
This Council does expressly find and determine that the modifications to the Title 24
building standards set forth herein are reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare
and safety of the citizens of Diamond Bar because of the following local climatic, geological
or topographic conditions.
(1) The hillsides in Diamond Bar are composed of Puente Formation, and similar weak
geological materials, while neighboring flatland areas are composed of more stable
fill and alluvial materials. These materials may be naturally unstable or weak in
terms of physical support. These highly expansive soil conditions are vulnerable to
earth movement as well as unpredictable seismic response of buildings. The
unpredictable response from prior seismic events including Chino Hills, Northridge,
and the Whittier earthquakes have demonstrated the need for greater quality
control to ensure against poor seismic performance of multi -story structures.
(2) The City experiences diverse temperatures, which promotes expansion and
contraction of the soil. This condition is very damaging to expansive type soil.
(3) Because of the above-described climatic and geological conditions, the City of
Diamond Bar requires special engineering to support habitable structures within the
unstable soil areas and requires additional measures to be taken in connection with
excavation and grading activities.
(4) The City is located in a seismically active area and is in close proximity to various
active faults including the Chino, Sierra Madre, Cucamonga, Whittier, San Jacinto
and Raymond Faults It is reasonably foreseeable that an earthquake would render
the City particularly vulnerable to devastation.
(5) The City has extensive hillside topography, unstable geology, watershed areas,
expansive soils, and underground streams. In addition, the regional climate
alternates between extended periods of drought and brief periods of rainfall. For
these reasons, the City is susceptible to flood conditions.
(6) Because of the above-described geological conditions within the City, and the
substantial amount of freeway, railroad, and flood control facilities throughout the
community, the City, in the event of an earthquake, may be unable to dispatch an
adequate number of fire personnel and apparatus to suppress fires and conduct
rescue operations. Moreover, the conditions within Diamond Bar likewise occur in
surrounding communities, hereby rendering mutual aid assistance problematic, at
best.
(7) Due to the City's topography, numerous hillside fire hazard areas are located within
its boundaries.
(8) Climatic conditions within the community render it extremely likely that, in the event
of seasonal high winds and earthquake occurring, the County Fire Department
would be unable to suppress numerous fires occurring throughout the community.
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(9) Located throughout the City, as well as in the surrounding communities, are
numerous concentrations of structures which have roofs constructed of thinly cut
- pieces of wood, otherwise known as untreated shakes, as well as untreated wood
- shingles. These untreated wood shakes and shingles are extremely combustible in
nature.
(10) The City is located in an area climatically classified as "arid" and prone to winds of
high velocity. Moreover, due to the arid nature of the area, the weather during the
windy periods tends to be very warm and dry. The dry weather conditions present a
significant threat of wild fire to the City's undeveloped hillsides, wildlands, and
nearby homes and highly populated areas. The potential for rapid spread of even
small fires create a need for increased levels of fire protection.
(11) Sound transmission controls are necessary to protect,City residents from excessive
noise generated by multiple nearby freeway interchanges and large arterial streets,
among other sources.
(12) Local climate makes pool ownership desirable. Children often reside in close
proximity to swimming pools, making pool barriers necessary. This need is
increased due to potential delays in emergency rescue response resulting from the
location of hillside residences and traffic congestion.
(13) Findings in attachment A.
The Council does hereby further expressly find and determine that the amendments to
the Title 24 building standards, set forth herein, are appropriate given the specific local
climatic, geological or topographic conditions set forth above.
Section 2:
Chapter 16.00 of the City of Diamond Bar City Code is amended to read, in words and
figures, as follows:
SECTION 16.00 FIRE CODE
Seca 16.00.010. - Adopted.
Section 16.00.010. -Adopted.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County
Code, as amended and in effect on April 27, 2014, which constitutes an amended
version of the California Fire Code, 2013 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations), Chapters 1 through 80, Appendix B, BB, C, CC, and K, and
excluding all other appendices of the 2013 Edition of the California Fire Code with
errata, and adopting and incorporating herein by reference into Title 32 of the Los
Angeles County Code, the 2012 Edition of the International Fire Code, Chapters 1
through 7, Chapters 9 and 10, Chapters 20 through 36, Chapters 50 through 55,
Chapters 57 through 67, and Chapter 80, is hereby adopted by reference and shall
constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the City of Diamond Bar.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 2013
Edition, International Fire Code 2012 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Fire
Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code contained in the City of Diamond Bar
Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County. Fire Code, along with a copy of
the California Fire Code, 2013 Edition, and the International Fire Code 2012 Edition
has been deposited in the office of the city clerk and shall be at all times maintained by
the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
Section 16.00.020. - Amendments
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 16.00.010, the Fire Code is amended
as follows:
The California Fire Code is amended in by deleting Section 901.1.2.
Section 16.00.030. - Amended.
Sec. 16.00.030. - Violations.
(a) Every person who violates, or who fails to comply with any of the requirements
of, any provision of the fire code, this chapter or chapter 16.04, or any provision
of any permit or license granted hereunder, or any rule, regulation or policy
promulgated pursuant hereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be
punishable as provided in section 1.04.010 of the Municipal Code, unless such
violation is otherwise declared to be an infraction by section 16.00.050 of this
chapter. Each such violation is a separate offense for each and every day
during any portion of which such violation is committed.
(b) Every violation determined to be an infraction hereunder is punishable in such
manner and to such extent as is provided by section 1.04.020 of the Municipal
Code.
(c) For the purposes of this section a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a
conviction.
Section 16.00.040. -- Responsibility.
Any person who personally or through another willfully, negligently, or in
violation of law sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled or attended by
such person to escape from his or her control, allows any hazardous material to be
handled, stored or transported in a manner not in accordance with nationally
recognized standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from his or her
control, neglects to properly comply with any written notice of the chief, or willfully or
negligently allows the continuation of a violation of the fire code and amendments
thereto is liable for the expense of fighting the fire or for the expenses incurred during
a hazardous materials incident, and such expense shall be a charge against that
person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of such person and is collectible by the
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public agency incurring such expenses in the same manner as in the case of an
obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.
Sec. 16.00.050. - List of infractions.
In accordance with section 16.00.030 of this chapter, the violation of the following
sections or subsections of the fire code shall be infractions:
Section Offense
303.1--303.9 Asphalt kettles
304.1.1.2Waste material combustibles
304.1.2 Ilvegetation
304.2
Combustible waste rubbish—storage
Section
Offense
305.2
Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources
310.4
Removal "No smoking" sign
315.3.2.1 Stairway --storage under
503.4 jObstructing access roadway
505.1 IFAddress identification
507.5.4-- 507.5.5 Obstruction of fire hydrants
507.5.6 Physical protection --fire hydrants
507.5.7 Fire -fighting water source markers
507.5.$ identification --private fire hydrant
507.5.9 1Private 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
1007.9 IlExit doors identification
1008.1.9.1 1Door--operating devices
1104.3 JISign illumination
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2
2003.2
"No Smoking" signs within aircraft hangers
2108.4 1Fire
extinguisher --dry cleaning plant
2108.5 JINo
smoking signs --dry cleaning plant
2311.2.2
Waste oil storage
2403.2.7
Welding warning signs
2403.4 110perations
and maintenance
2403.4.3 11metal waste cans for rags and waste
2404.7.8.5 JIFilter
disposal
2405.3.4 1Dip
tank covers
Section
Offense
2405.4.2
IPortable fire protection equipment
2406.5 1Maintenance--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 IlLumber
yards --housekeeping
2803.3.1.1 IlLumber
yards --weeds, vegetation
3103.12.6.1 1
Exit sign illumination
3104.21 Ilvegetation
removal
3603.2 110pen flame device --boat or marina
3603.4 IlRubbish
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
IHazardous materials signage
5003.7.1
No smoking signs --hazardous materials
5004.19
Combustible materials clearance --hazardous
materials storage
5005.3.8
Combustible materials clearance --hazardous
materials use
5303.4
Markings --compressed gases
5303.5
1 Security --compressed gases
5701.6
Maintenance and operating practices --
flammable and combustible liquids
5704.2.3.1
"No smoking" sign
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5704.3.3.4 IlEmpty containers
6107.2 "No smoking" signs --LPG container
6107.3 Combustible, material clearance LPG
container
8104 Auto wrecking yards --fire apparatus access
SECTION 11: - Any inconsistencies between the, Fire Code as adopted by this .Ordinance,
and the 2013 Fire Code as set forth in Part 9, of Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations, are changes, modifications, amendments, additions or deletions thereto
authorized by. California Health and Safety Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7.
SECTION 12: To the extent the provisions of this Ordinance are substantially the same as
previous provisions of the Diamond Bar Municipal'Code, these provisions shall be construed
as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments.
SECTION 13: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or
Phrase of this Ordinance or any part hereof or exhibit hereto is for any reason held to be
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance
or any part thereof or exhibit thereto. The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar hereby
declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
SECTION 14: This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative
on the 19th day of June 2014.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 20th day of May 2014.
Carol Herrera, Mayor
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I, TOMMYE CRIBBINS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar held on the 6th day of May, 2014, and was finally passed at a regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 20th day of May 2014, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Tanaka, MPT/Tye,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lyons
ATTEST:F-
Tommye dribbins, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
City Council Ordinance 05(2014)
Fire Code — Attachment "A" Findings
SECTION 275. Findings in Support of Adoption of More Restrictive
Building Standards.
The provisions of this ordinance contain various changes, modifications, and
additions to the 2013 California Fire Code. Some of those changes are administrative
in 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 17955.5, 17958.7, and 189415, the Board of Supervisors hereby expressly
finds and determines that all of the changes and modifications to requirements
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
unpredictable 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.
With 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 anility 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 fire fighting 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.
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 66 -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
impacts 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.
TOPOGRAPHICAL - The topographical conditions of the County of Los Angeles
includes 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 areas have
access roads that are narrow, steep, and contain many sharp curves, all of which
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
only in those cities served by the District which have ratified the aforesaid sections in
accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 13869.
304.1.2— Climatic and Local amendment requiring brush clearance in order
Vegetation Topographical to 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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315-3.2.1 —
Climatic
Prevents storage of combustible materials under
Storage under
stairways to help prevent fire in stairways from
stairways
preventing safe exit in event of fire. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to hot and windy conditions.
316-6.1—
Climatic,
Imposes additional requirements for the grounding of
Structures
Geological, and
construction under high-voltage transmission lines in
Topographical
order to protect property, the public, and 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 minimize the spreading of fires that may
begin under 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 Angeles County -
317 — Rooftop
Climatic and
Provides various design and location requirements for
gardens and
Topographical
roof gardens and landscaped roofs for residential and
landscaped
commercial structures. Necessary due to
roofs.
Los Angeles County's unique climate and topography
to reduce risk of fire, to reduce the possibility of fires
being causes by rooftop vegetation, to minimize the
spreading of fires, and to protect firefighters
responding to emergencies by ensuring that the
integrity of the roof is not compromised by a garden
or landscaping. Further necessary because risk of
fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
326.7 — Fire
Climatic,
Local amendment to require fire safety measures
protection
Geological, and
including but not limited to water supply, firebreaks,
facilities
Topographical
posting of fire watchers, access roads, restriction of
required
activities during high fire hazard and other conditions
to maintain reasonable fire safety. Necessary due to
Los Angeles County's unique climate and topography
to reduce risk of fire, to reduce the possibility of
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wildland fires spreading to structures, and to minimize
impacts of fire. Further necessary because risk of fire
is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in
Los Angeles County-
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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
igniting a fire.
326.14—
Climatic and
Local amendment requiring clearance of roadways to
Roadway
Topographical
provide adequate access for firefighting apparatus, to
clearance
create defensible space for fire operations, and to
reduce the possibility of wildland fires spreading to
structures. Necessary due to Los Angeles County's
unique climate and topography.
503-1.2—
Climatic,
Provides for additional access requirements
Additional
Geological, and
necessary because of terrain, climate, or a[her factors
access
Topographical
that limit access. Necessary to ensure 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 increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
503.2.1—
Climatic,
Requires unobstructed clearance to sky on fire
Dimensions
Geological, and
apparatus access roads with exception for protected
Topographical
tree species. Necessary to prevent obstruction of
access roads by tree limbs or other obstructions and
thus allow for quick response times to fires and other
emergencies. Necessary to ensure 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 increased due to the
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prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
503.2.5 —
Climatic,
Provides for more stringent width, turning radius, and
Dead -ends
Geological, and
grade specifications for access roads to ensure
Topographical
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 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-
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503-4.1—
Climatic,
Requires fire code official approval to install traffic
Traffic -calming
Geological, and
calming devices such as speed bumps and speed
devices
Topographical
humps. Such devices can reduce response times to
fires and other emergencies. Necessary to ensure
adequate response times due 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 recreational
apparatus
Geological, and
vehicle, mobile home, manufactured housing, sales
access roads
Topographical
lots, and storage lots. Necessary to ensure adequate
in recreational
water supply and access to such locations due to the
vehicle, mobile
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
home, manu-
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity zones.
factored
Further necessarT br cause the rick of fire- is
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housing, sales
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in
lots, and
Los Angeles County.
storage lots
503.7.1 — Fire
Climatic,
Requires additional fire apparatus access roads in
apparatus
Geological, and
mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks.
access roads
Topographical
Necessary to ensure adequate water supply and
in mobilehome
access to such locations due to the unique climatic
parks and
and topographical conditions that increase the risk of
special
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further necessary
occupancy
because risk of fire is increased due to the
parks
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
504.5 — Roof
Climatic,
Provides various design and location requirements for
top barriers
Geological, and
solar photovoltaic systems installed on roofs of
and parapets
Topographical
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. Necessary because of increased danger of fire
in Los Arigirles 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 in order
system in fire
Topographical
to provide a source of water to fight fires. Necessary
hazard
because of unique climatic and topographical
severity zones
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.
507.5.10—
Climatic,
Provides posting of sign to notify fire department of
Draft system
Geological, and
draft hydrant for swimming pools and spas in fire
identification
Topographical
hazard severity zone. Necessary because of unique
sign
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
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prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
901.6.3.1 —
Climatic,
Provides signage requirements for water control
Above-ground
Geological, and
valves in order to facilitate fire fighter identification
water control
Topographical
and use of said valves in an emergency. Necessary
valve signs
because of unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fres 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 control
Clear space
Geological, and
valves in order to facilitate fire fighter identification
around above-
Topographical.
and use of said valves in an emergency. Necessary
ground water
because of unique climatic and topographical
control valve
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.
903.2.11.3 —
Climatic and
Provides an additional level of protection to
Geological
occupancies in case of a fire by requiring installation
Building over
of automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of
three stories in
large number of buildings over three stones in
height:
Los Angeles County that increases the risk of fire due
to damage or collapse of buildings due to the
increased prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
903.2.11.7 —
Climatic,
Provides an additional level of protection to
Occupancies in.
Geological, and
occupancies in case of a fire by requiring installation
Fire Hazard
Topographical
of automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of
Severity Zones
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
and in the
increase the risk of catastrophic fires in fire hazard
Malibu- Santa
severity zones and due to the topography that
Monica
reduces response times to fires. Further necessary
Mountains or
because risk of fire is increased due to the
San Gabriel
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
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areas
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903.4.2 —
Climatic and
Requires installation of exterior fire alarm visual
Alarms
Geological
device. Visual alarms are necessary to warn both
-disabled and non-disabled persons. Necessary
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 County-
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903.7—
Climatic and
Requires installation of devices for the automatic fire
Buildings four
Geological
sprinkler system within an exit stairway enclosure.
or more stories
Necessary 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 County.
905.2.1—
Climatic
Construction and installation requirements for Class I
Class I
standpipes to ensure adequate fire protection
standpipes;
systems and water supply due to fires in Los Angeles
905.2.1.1,
County's hot and windy climate.
905.2.1.2;
905.2.1.3
905.4 —
Climatic
Installation/Regulation of Fire Protection System to
Location of
ensure proper location of hose connection to control
Class I
fires in Los Angeles County's hot and windy climate.
standpipe
hose
connections
905.5.3—
Climatic
Installation and regulation of interior wet standpipes
Class 11
to ensure adequate fire protection system due to fires
System 1 112-
in Los Angeles County's hot and windy climate.
inch hose
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.
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IL Condot�or�
P-' ft of F�ndMngs
905.6.1.1—
Climatic
Size requirements for Class I II standpipes to ensure
Size
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 for
shutoff valve
testing, maintenance and operation. Necessary
supervision
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
and drain
County due to hot and windy conditions.
905.12—
Climatic
Requires installation and other guidelines related to
Basement pipe
inlets for fire protection systems in basements.
inlets,
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
905.12.1,
Los Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions.
905.'12.2,
905.12.3,
905.12.4
910-2.1.1—
Climatic and
Requires smoke and heat removal for basement level
Group S-2
geological
parking garages. Necessary to increase ability of fire
fighters to respond to fires in parking garages.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los
Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions and
the prevalence of earthquakes in Las Angeles
County.
910.4—
Climatic
Requirements for mechanical smoke exhaust in
Mechanical
buildings. Necessary because of increased danger of
smoke
fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
exhaust
conditions.
912.2.1—
Climatic,
Requires fire department connections to be located
Visible location
Topographical,
within 150 feet of a public fire hydrant and at a safe
Geological
distance from the building. Necessary 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 earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
Sect ®n
Local Conc>,ition
Explanation ®f F€hdirags
912.7—
Climatic,
Requires red paint on fire department connections
Identification
Topographical
subject to rust or corrosion in order to identify them to
firefighters and protect from the elements. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to hot and windy conditions.
912.8 —
Climatic,
Requires breakable caps or plugs for fire hose
Breakable
Topographical
couplings to protect them from the elements and to
caps or plugs
ensure easy access to the fire department connection
during fires. Necessary because of increased danger
of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
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 and windy
conditions. Further necessary because the risk of fire
is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in
Los Angeles County.
1007.9.1—
Climatic,
Requirements for signage warning against elevator
Signage for
Geological, and
use in an emergency. Necessary to ensure proper
high-rise
Topographical
notice and evacuation in case of fire or other
buildings
emergency_ Necessary because of increased danger
of fire in Los Angeles County due 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.
1103.2—
Climatic and
Adopts International Fire Code requirements for radio
Emergency
Geological
coverage in existing buildings. Necessary to increase
Responder
fire and life safety and increase ability of fire fighters
Radio
to rescue people trapped in buildings during an
Coverage in
emergency and to communication between fire
Existing
fighters when responding to fire and life safety
buildings
emergencies. Necessary because of the prevalence
of earthquakes in Los Angeles County and the risk of
fires due to the climate in Los Angeles County.
1 �ectton
local_ Condition
Explanation of Findings f
1104 -- Means
Climatic and
Adopts International Fire Code requirements
of egress for
Geological
regarding egress requirements for existing buildings.
existing
Necessary to increase fire and life safety and to
buildings
minimize 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.
1104.6.7—
Climatic and
Adopts requirement to keep fire escapes clear and
Maintenance
Geological
unobstructed to allow for safe evacuation of buildings
in event of fire or other life safety emergency.
Necessary to increase fire and life safety in
evacuations because of the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County and the risk of
fires due to the climate in Los Angeles County.
1105.1 —Tire
Climatic,
Requirement for fire access roads for tire storage
Storage Yards
Topographical,
yards to enable fire apparatus to gain access to fight
and Geological
fres. Necessary to increase fire and life safety and to
minimize risk of fire spreading beyond storage areas.
Necessary because risk of fire due to climate and
topography in Los Angeles County and due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County-
ounty_2007.9—
2007.9—
Climatic and
Provides for additional public safety
Helistops for
Topographical
evacuation/landing area on high-rise buildings.
high rise
Necessary due to large number of high-rise buildings
in Los Angeles County and difficulty in evacuating
high-rise buildings in case of fire or other emergency-
mergency_2007.10—
2007.10—
Climatic and
Provides for requirements for helistops in fire hazard
Helistops in
Topographical
severity zones to enable helicopters and associated
Fire Hazard
water tenders and support equipment to safely
Severity
operate to conduct operations to combat fires in those
Zones;
areas. Necessary because of increased danger of
1107.10.1
fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
Surface
conditions and topography that hinders the ability for
fire apparatus to gain access to remote portions of
the County.
Section -
Local C M Ition.
Explanation of Findings.
2007-10.2—
Climatic;
Requires a hydrant next to helistops in fire hazard
Hydrant
Topographical
severity zones to enable helicopters to fill their tanks
to facilitate water drops on wildland fires in those
areas. Necessary because of increased danger of
fire in Los Angeles County due 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 fife in the
county due to hot and windy conditions and
topography that hinders the ability for fire apparatus
to gain access to remote portions of the County.
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 due 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 because
and crop
of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
ripening
to hot and windy conditions and to reduce risk of fires
and explosion from earthquakes.
2810—
Climatic
Provides requirements for the safe storage of
Storage of
combustible pallets to reduce risk of fire. Necessary
combustible
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
idle pallets
County due to hot and windy conditions_
3104.21—
Climatic and
Increased clearance requirements for combustible
Combustible
Topographic
vegetation near tents.and membrane structures.
vegetation
Necessary to increase fire and life safety around such
structures and to create defensible space. Necessary
because of fire risk due to climate and unique
Sectson
Local Conciit'un
Ex lanafion of Fmdm s ¢
topography of Los Angeles County.
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.
3206.7.1 —
Climatic
Requires installation of smoke and heat vents.
Vents
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions.
3203.2.2—
Climatic
Provides for effectiveness of sprinkler systems by
Racks with
prohibiting solid shelves, which would restrict water
solid shelving
from extinguishing fire on shelves. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to climatic conditions.
3505.9 —
Geological
Requires protective devices to be installed on fuel
Backflash
gas and oxygen lir Ees to increase safety and reduce
prevention
risk of explosion and fire. Necessary because risk of
leaks or tank failure is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County-
ounty_4907.1—
4907.1—
Climatic and
Local amendment providing that defensible space
General
Topographical
requirements shall also comply with Chapter 3 of this
code. Necessary due to Los Angeles Country's
unique climate and topography to reduce risk of fire
and to minimize impacts of fire in Fire Hazard
Severity Zone.
5003.11.3.8 --
Climatic and
Creates requirements for floors in buildings where
Floors
Geological
hazardous materials are used or stored. Necessary
to increase fire and life safety and to minimize 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 and
Secondary
combustible liquid -r- that are necessa y to invreav4 fire
Secti®n
Local Cohditi®n
ExIan of F ndings
containment
and life safety and to prevent fires involving
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 because
— System
Geological
of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
requirements
to climatic conditions and because risk of leaks or
tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
5704.2.9.1.1 —
Geological and
Requires all above -ground tanks exceeding 1,500
Required foam
Climatic
square feet of liquid surface area used for the storage
fire protection
of Class I or Class II flammable liquids to be provided
systems
with foam fire protection. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to
climatic conditions and because risk of leaks or tank
failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
5704.2.9.6.1.3
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 of
boilover liquids
increased danger of fire in Los Angel -es County 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 liquid
Construction
Climatic
storage rooms. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in Los Angeles County due 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 and
Climatic
process transfer operations so that they are farther
Location
away from the public and other buildings. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
Secti
xp00410�endFngs
r yh,
County due to climatic conditions and because risk of
leaks or tank failure is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in 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.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions and
because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased due
to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
6104.4—
Geological and
Requirements for LP gas storage tank distances_
Multiple
Climatic
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
container
Los Angeles County due to climatic conditions and
installation
because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased due
to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County
8104 — fire
Climatic and
Creates requirements for fire access roads and
apparatus
Topographical
storage requirements for tire storage in automobile
access roads;
wrecking yards. Necessary to enable fire apparatus
8106—
and fire fighters to gain access to fight fires and
housekeeping,
respond to emergencies. Necessary because risk of
8108 tires
fire due to climate and topography in Los Angeles
County.
APPENDIX B
Topographical
Provides for increased fire -flow to allow for more
Section
and Climatic
water to be available to fight fres_ Necessary
B105.1 — One-
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
family
County due to climatic and topographical conditions.
dwellings
APPENDIX B
Topographical
Provides for increased fire -flow to allow for more
Section
and Climatic
water to be available to fight fires. Necessary
13105.1.1 —
because of increased danger of fire in
Two-family
Los Angeles County due to climatic and topographical
dwellings
conditions.
APPENDIX B
Topographical
Provides for increased fire -flow to allow for more
Sedtidh
Local Condlt[on
ExPI;§hation ®f Fandiings
Section and Climatic water to be available to fight fires. Necessary
B105.2 --
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
Buildings other
County due to climatic and topographical conditions.
than one -and
two-family
dwellings
APPENDIX B
Topographical
Provides for increased fire -flow at mobile home parks
Section
and Climatic
in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to allow for
B105.3 —
more -water to be available to fight fires. Necessary
Mobile home
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
parks
County due to climatic and topographical conditions.
APPENDIX B
Topographical
Provides for increased fire -flow for subdivisions of
Section
and Climatic
land to allow for more water to be available to fight
B105.4 — Land
fires. Necessary, because of increased danger of fire
subdivision
in Los Angeles County due to climatic and
projects
topographical conditions.
APPENDIX C,
Topographical
Provides for hydrant spacing on streets to ensure
Section
and Climatic
hydrants are accessible to firefighters. Necessary
C102.2 —
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
Location on
County due to climatic and topographical conditions.
street
APPENDIX C,
Topographical
Provides for hydrant spacing to ensure that water is
Section
and Climatic
available to fight fires. Necessary because of
C105.2 -- One-
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to
family dwelling
climatic and topographical conditions.
APPENDIX C,
Topographical
Provides for hydrant spacing for cul-d.e-sacs to
Section
and Climatic
ensure that there is adequate water supply available
C105.2.1 —
to fight fires. Necessary because -of increased
Cul-de-sac
danger of fire in the County due to climatic and
hydrant
topographical conditions.
location
APPENDIX C,
Topographical
Provides for hydrant spacing for buildings other than
Section
and Climatic
single family dwellings to ensure that there is
C105.2.2 -
adequate water supply available to fight fires.
Buildings other
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in the
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Cond�t�on
explanation ofi endangs
i
&�"
than one-
County due to climatic and topographical conditions.
family dwelling
units
APPENDIX C,
Topographical
Provides requirements for on-site hydrants to ensure
Section C106 -
and Climatic
that there is adequate water supply available to fight
On-site
fires_ Necessary Because of increased danger of fire
hydrants
in Los Angeles County due to climatic and
topographical conditions.
APPENDIX K,
Topographical,
Provides various design and location requirements for
Section K103
Geographic, and
temporary haunted houses, ghost walks, and similar
- General
Climatic
amusement uses where the means of egress are not
Requirements
apparent due to decorative materials confusing
sounds and or visuaf effects. Necessary because of
: -re- _. d�i`i�igJ. er of fire in Los rtr ilgJ, eies l�Lf'u It due V
climatic and topographical conditions and the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.