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ITEM NUMBER:
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
FROM: Robert Neumann, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Ken McCool, Fire Marshal
SUBJECT: Final passage of Ordinance No. 1205 amending Ordinance No. 1170 (1990
Series) to link time requirements for sprinkler retrofit of un-reinforced
masonry (URM) buildings in the commercial fire zone to guidelines set forth
in Ordinance No. 1203 (1992 Series) governing seismic retrofit of URM
buildings.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Give final passage to. Ordinance No. 1205 linking time requirements for sprinkler retrofit
of URM buildings in the commercial fire zone as recommended.
BACKGROUND:
At its meeting of Tuesday, April 7, 1992, the City Council took action on a 5-0 vote to
introduce Ordinance No. 1205 to print making minor changes to link the time requirements
for fire sprinkler retrofit in un-reinforced masonry buildings in the commercial fire zone
to time requireme ins for seismic retrofit. Staff recommends that Council give final passage
to the ordinance at this time.
ATTACHMENT:
Ordinance No. 1205 (1992 Series)
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ORDINANCE NO. 1205 (1992 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.08, SECTION 15.08.160
AND SECTION 15.08.180 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE MAKING
MINOR CHANGES TO LINK THE TIME REQUMEMENTS FOR FIRE
SPRINKLER RETROFIT IN UN-REINFORCED MASONRY
BUILDINGS IN THE COMMERCIAL FIRE ZONE TO TIME
REQUIREMENTS FOR SEISMIC RETROFIT
Section 1. Title 15, Chapter 15.08 of the San Luis Obispo City Municipal Code Sections
15.08.160 and 15.08.180 shall be amended to read as follows:
15.08.160 SECTION 10.306.(c) amended—Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems, Existing
Occupancies
Section 10.306.(c) is amended as follows:
All Existing Occupancies. Automatic fire-sprinkler systems shall be installed and
maintained in all existing buildings as follows;
1) Existing buildings that are in the commercial fire-zone as established in Section
10.501. of the Uniform Fire Code as amended by the City of San Luis Obispo shall
have an automatic sprinkler system installed and operational throughout by January 1,'
2000.
EXCEPTION:
Buildings of un-reinforced masonry construction shall have an automatic sprinkler
system installed and operational by the deadline set forth in the Building Code for
compliance with seismic retrofit standards.
2) Throughout existing and new sections of any existing building whenever total
additions result in an increase of more than 1,000 square feet in the total floor area,
including mezzanines or additional stories. The total additional area shall be
cumulative with each addition to the building.
3) Throughout existing and new sections of any existing building whenever alterations
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value, as determined by the Building
Official. Alteration values shall be cumulative with each application for a Building
Permit.
EXCEPTION:
1. Group R, Division 3 occupancies (one and two family dwellings).
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2. Alterations 1 rd to interior and exterior painting peting, interior window
coverings, drapes, interior non-bearing partitions, surface re-roofing or plumbing,
mechanical or electrical repairs.
4) Throughout existing and new sections of an existing building for which there is an
occupancy classification change to a more hazardous use, as determined by the Fire
Chief.
5) At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending
through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within
such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler heads shall be accessible for servicing.
6) In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled.
7) In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in the Fire Code.
15.08.180 SECTION 10.306.(e) amended—Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems,
Notification.
Section 10.306.(e) is amended as follows:
Notification. Whenever the Fire Department determines by inspection, that a building does
not conform to the minimum requirements of Subsection (c) 1 of this Section, it shall prepare
a fire/life-safety notice in writing that an automatic fire-sprinkler system be installed in the
building.
The notice shall specify in what manner the building fails to meet the minimum requirements
of Subsection (c) 1 of this Section. It shall direct that plans be.submitted, and that necessary
permits be obtained not later than January 1, 1999 and that the automatic sprinkler system be
installed not later than January 1, 2000. The Fire Department shall serve the notice, either
personally or by certified or registered mail, upon the owner as shown on the last-equalized
assessment roll and upon the person, if any, in real or apparent charge or control of the
building.
EXCEPTION:
Buildings of un-reinforced masonry construction shall submit plans and obtain necessary
permits no later than one (1) year prior to the date set forth by the Building Code for
compliance with seismic retrofit standards. Automatic Fire-sprinkler systems shall be
installed no later than the date set forth in the Building Code for compliance with seismic
retro-fit standards.
Section 2. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together with the ayes
and noes shall be published at least five (5) days prior to its final passage in the
Telegram Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in said City, and the same
shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its said final passage. A
copy of the full text of this ordinance shall be on file in the Office of the City Clerk
on and after the date following introduction and passage to print and shall be available
to any interested member of the public.
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On motion of Cotmc.Lim n Roal= , seconded
by Councilwoumz Pinard , and the following roll call vote:
AYES: Counci]aenbers Roal=, Pinard, Rappa, Reiss, and Mayor Dunin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing ordinance was introduced to print this 7th day of April , 1992
Mayor Ron Dunin
ATTEST:
City Cle c Pam Voges
APPROVED:
City Admim'strative Officer
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Fire Chief
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