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Wis COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
FROM: Robert Neumann, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Lew Schmutz, Fire Marshal/7N'
SUBJECT: Amending Title 15, Chapter 15.08 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to
adopt the 1994 edition of the Uniform Fire Code.
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Introduce ordinance to print repealing Chapter 15.08 of Title 15 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code and creating a new Chapter 15.08 adopting the 1994 edition of the Uniform Fire Code with
amendments.
DISCUSSION
Every three years the Uniform Fire Code is republished to incorporate all changes which have been
submitted, reviewed, and accepted by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the International
Conference of Building Officials. The State of California adopts the most recent edition of the code
which is, subsequently, published by the Building Standards Commission. State law mandates that
local jurisdictions enforce the most recently adopted code (lmown as the California Fire Code)
beginning 180 days following the date of publication by the Building Standards Commission. As a
result, the 1994 edition of the Uniform Fire Code will become effective December 29, 1995.
Because of the State mandate to enforce the California Fire Code, we will soon be faced with
enforcing two sets of codes: the 1991 code, which is currently adopted as City ordinance with
amendments, and the 1994 code which will become law on December 29, 1995. This has the
potential to create considerable confusion for designers, builders, and enforcement staff who are
involved in using and enforcing the codes. City adoption of the 1994 code will eliminate this
confusion and allow implementation of new amendments and a carry-over of existing amendments to
the California Fire Code which address situations unique to the City of San Luis Obispo.
Because some of the amendments to the 1991 code are now incorporated into the 1994 edition or
deemed no longer justified, the proposed ordinance begins by repealing the existing chapter of the
Municipal Code which adopts and amends the 1991 code. The ordinance then creates a new chapter
adopting the 1994 code with amendments and incorporating previously adopted regulations with
editorial and format changes only. Attachment 1 summarizes the content and justification for all the
proposed changes. Attachment 2 is a legislative draft for changes to the Uniform Codes.
Due to the State mandate requiring enforcement of the California Fire Code, the City really has no
choice other than adoption of the new code. However, the City can modify the code to suit unusual
local conditions, and the proposed ordinance contains necessary findings which justify the
recommended modifications.
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Proposed amendments that are carry-over items from previous adoptions include:
1) A provision that allows the Fire Department to charge fees for permits and requires
that those fees be established by resolution of the City Council.
2) Fire-resistive construction in the commercial fire zone.
3) Clarification of requirements for occupancy changes.
4) A prohibition on the use of wood-shingle shake roof coverings.
5) Fire-resistive requirements for awnings.
6) Prohibition of open-burning in the City.
7) Limitation on LPG tank size.
8) Defining the City of San Luis Obispo as a hazardous fire area.
9) Identification of equipment rooms for Fire Department use.
10) Accountability for knowledge and use of manually-operated extinguishing equipment.
11) Clarification on the posting of a bond, insurance policy or letter of credit for use of
explosives.
12) Clarification of requirements for the use of above-ground tanks for motor-vehicle
fuel.
Proposed amendments that are new changes to Chapter 15.08 include:
I) Vehicles blocking gates and barriers may be removed by the Fire Department.
2) Increased square footage for required fire sprinkler installation.
3) Clarification on requirements for commercial-type.food heat-processing equipment.
4) Clarification on required fire detection systems.
Conclusion
This code adoption will continue the incorporation of all special fire safety requirements unique to
San Luis Obispo into nationally recognized fire codes. The recommended action is a
"housekeeping" function retains previously established amendments and maintains compatibility with
all State regulations. The placement of all fire safety requirements in the same chapter of the
municipal code benefits designer, builders, and enforcement staff.
CONCURRENCES
The Building Department has reviewed the editorial and format changes and concurs with the
adoption of the 1994 Uniform Fire Code with proposed amendments.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no significant fiscal impacts.
ATTACHMENTS
1) Discussion and Summary of Amendments
2) Legislative Draft
3) Proposed Ordinance�(Available for review in the Council Reading Fi e. )
City of San tui s OBISPO
i COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
ATTACHMENT #1
DISCUSSION AND SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS
PROPOSED FOR CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE
SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE
NOTE: For the purpose of this attachment, only those sections with significant changes will be
discussed. There will be no discussion of sections where only the article number has been changed
or minor editorial changes have been made. Additionally, any sections that have no changes in the
amendments to the 1991 Uniform Fire Code will also not be discussed.
Section 902.2.4.1 has been amended to future clarity when parked vehicles may be removed because
they are obstructing gates or barriers on access roadways.
Section 1003.2.2 is amended requiring an automatic fire sprinkler system in all new buildings
containing Groups A, E, I, or H occupancies and in new buildings containing other occupancies
over 1,000 square feet, as well as all new dwelling units. This code provision has been modified
from the previous adoption to exempt small buildings from fire sprinkler. Experience has shown
that the cost of the underground portion of a sprinkler system is not proportionate to the overall cost
of a small building under 1,000 square feet, and therefore, represents a reasonable risk in the quest
for built-in fire protection.
In existing buildings where significant alterations, additions greater than 1,000 square feet in floor
area, or occupancy changes occur, this section requires the installation of fire sprinkler systems.
Section 1006.2.1 is amended to specifically include National Fire Protection Association standard 96
along with the Mechanical Code as enforcing regulations for fire-suppression systems installation in
commercial cooling hood and duct equipment.
Section 1007.3.3.6 is amended to require all fire detection systems to be supervised by a U.L. listed
central station. This will cause an immediate Fire Department notification when a fire detection
system is activated. The exception will be single-family dwelling units.
NOTE: The following amendments in the 1991 ordinance have been removed from this ordinance
because the 1994 Uniform Fire Code has adopted regulations referring to the same subject matter.
Section 200 - The definition of Fraternity and Sorority house in now covered under Congregate.
Residence in the 1994 Uniform Fire Code.
Section 1001.5.1 of the 1994 Uniform Fire Code, Alarm System, has expanded to include testing
and maintenance as specified in nationally recognized standards.
In summary, all of the amendments to the 1994 Uniform Fire Code are relatively minor in nature.
The adoption of this code will carry over regulations that now exist in the Municipal Code and also
meet the requirements for State Law.
WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 requires that such changes must
be determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical, or topographical
conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo found by Ordinance No. 449
(49W M Series), adopted on the T••_.. L, ,^^^ t A , that the Uniform Fire Code as
adopted should be changed or modified by amendments which have been previously approved by the
Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of California; and,
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made for their modification and said findings as contained in Ordinance No. 4440 M# (49W
Series) have been transmitted to the Department of Community Development and have been
accepted; and,
WHEREAS, such findings must be made available as a public record and a copy thereof with each
such modification or change, shall be filed with the Department of Housing and Community
Development, State of California;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo affirms
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ATTACHMENT #2
ORDINANCE NO. am Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE LATEST EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND MAKE EDITORIAL AND MINOR
CHANGES AND DELETIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT TO SUPPORT THE IMPOSITION
OF REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE GREATER THAN THE
REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY OR PURSUANT TO THE
STATE BUILDING CODE.
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has numerous fires in structures which causes extensive
property and possible life loss; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has limited fire-fighting resources; and
WHEREAS, automatic fire-sprinkler systems have been found to be an efficient and effective means
of combatting fire; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo to provide
the citizens with the greatest degree of fire and life-safety in the most cost-effective manner; by
adopting that body of regulations generally referred to as the Uniform Fire Code with amendments
specific to the City of San Luis Obispo; and
WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 4, Part 1.5, Division XIII, Section
17958, Section 17958.5 and Section 17958.7 requires the Council, before making any modifications
or changes pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.5, to make an express finding that
each such modification or change is needed; and,
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the findings justifying the previous changes and modifications as contained in Ordinance No. 4448
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BE rr FURTHER ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo that said Council
hereby determines that Sections 4.108.&2+4108,,. ,
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Code are required to be modified due to the findings contained herein to greater requirements than
those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code;
BE rr FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council that each of the changes or modifications to
measures referred to therein are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical, or
topographical conditions in the area encompassed by the boundaries of the City of San Luis Obispo,
and the City Council further finds that the following findings support the local necessity for the
changes or modifications:
FINDING 1
That the City of San Luis Obispo is situated at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains with drainages
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from San Luis, Chorro, Stenner, Old Garden, and Brizzolara Creeks, which flood with resulting
conditions rendering fire department vehicular traffic unduly burdensome or impossible as witnessed
in major floods that occurred in 1952, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1982,", Further, flood
conditions, described above, eaMes §W with it #& a potential for overcoming the ability of the
Fire Department to aid or assist in fire control, evacuations, rescues and their emergency task
demands inherent in such situations. Further, the potential for the aforementioned flooding
conditions to result in limiting fire department emergency vehicular traffic with resulting overtaxed
Fire Department personnel, may further cause a substantial or total lack of protection against fire for
the buildings and structures located in the City of San Luis Obispo. Furthermore, the afore-
described conditions support the imposition of fire protection requirements greater than those set
forth in the State Building Standards Code and in particular, support the imposition of the greater
requirements than set forth in Articles 4-, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 61, 77, 79, and 82 of the 4-99
Uniform Fire Code.
FINDING 2
That the City of San Luis Obispo is situated near three major faults, each capable of generating
earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.5. These are the San Andreas to the east of the City, the
Nacimiento-Rinconada that crosses H" "AM 101 north of the City, then parallels the City to
the east, and the Hosgri, to the west. Other faults of importance are the Huasna and West Huasna
to the southeast of the City; the San Simeon to the northwest; Edna, and the Edna extended faults,
which enter the southern areas of the City. Inasmuch as these faults are included as major
California earthquake faults, which are subject to becoming active at any time, the City of San Luis
Obispo is particularly vulnerable to devastation should such an earthquake occur. The potential
effects include isolating the City of San Luis Obispo from the north and south due to the potential of
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imposition of the greater requirements than set forth in Articles 4, 9, 10, 11, 13, 44 , 619 779 79,
and 82 of the 494 Uniform Fire Code.
FINDING 4
That the City of San Luis Obispo is bisected by a major freeway (Hwy 101), traversing in the
north/south direction and a major highway (Hwy 1) traversing in an east/west direction. The City is
also transected by a mainline railroad which traverses in the north/south direction. It is a frequent
occurrence for the aforementioned highways and railway to support the transportation of hazardous
materials. The potential for release or threatened release of a hazardous material along one of these
routes is highly probable, given the volume transported daily. Incidents of this nature will normally
require all available emergency response personnel to prevent injury and loss of life, and to prevent,
as far as practicable, property losses. Emergency personnel responding to such aforementioned
incidents may be unduly impeded and delayed in accomplishing an emergency response as a result
of this situation, with the potential result of undue and unnecessary risk to the protection of life and
public safety and, in particular, endangering residents and occupants in buildings or structures
without the protection of automatic fire sprinklers. The afore-described problems support the
imposition of fire protection requirements greater than those set forth in the State Building Standards
Code and, in particular, support the imposition of the greater requirements than set forth in Articles
4, 9, 10, 11, 13, 44 , 61, 77, 79, $3 and 82 of the 4994 Uniform Fire Code.
FINDING 5
The seasonal climatic conditions during the late summer and fall create numerous serious difficulties
to the control and protection against fire situations in the City of San Luis Obispo. The hot, dry
weather, in combination with Santa Ana winds, frequently results in wildland fires in the thousands
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collapsing of freeway overpasses or a slide on both the Cuesta and Ontario Grades; and the potential
for horizontal or vertical movement of the Edna fault, rendering surface travel across the southern
extremities of the City unduly burdensome or impossible. Additional potential situations inherent in
such an occurrence include: loss of the City's two main water sources, the Salinas and Whale Rock
reservoirs, broken natural-gas mains causing structure and other fires, leakage of hazardous
materials, the need for rescues from collapsed structures, and the rendering of first aid and other
medical attention to large numbers of people. The protection of human life and the preservation of
property in the event of such an occurrence support the imposition of fire protection requirements
greater than those set forth in the State Building Standards Code, and in particular, support the
imposition of greater requirements than set forth in Articles 4, 9, 10, 11, 13, 442, 619 779 799
lI and 82 of the 4994 : Uniform Fire Code.
FINDING 3
That the particular geographical status of the central commercial area in the City of San Luis Obispo
consists of mixed conditions which hold forth the potential for possible conflagration. This situation
includes congested streets during the business day, numerous older buildings without adequate
internal fire resistiveness and contemporary low-rise buildings, which, taken together, actually
exceed the fire suppression capabilities of regional fire-fighting personnel. The continued
development of the San Luis Obispo commercial area and the current and potential development of
high-rise buildings will pose a substantial threat to human life and public safety and to the
preservation of property against fire and support the imposition of fire protection requirements
greater than those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code as adopted by the City of
San Luis Obispo, California, in 1982, 1985,.1988A and in particular, support the imposition of
the requirements set forth in the State Building Standards Code and in particular, support the
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of brush-covered slopes in the Santa Lucia Mountains, San Luis Mountain and the Irish Hills areas
of the City of San Luis Obispo. The aforementioned areas completely surround the City. When a
fire occurs in such areas, such as occurred in 1985 when the Las Pilitas fire burned six days and
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x the entirety of local fire department personnel is required to control, monitor, fight and
protect against such fire situations in an effort to protect life and preserve property and watershed
land. The same climatic conditions may result in the concurrent occurrence of one or more fires in
the more populated areas of the City without adequate fire department personnel to protect against
and control such a situation. Further, the effect of Santa Ana winds and extremely dry weather
upon the upper floors of a multi-story building can create situations which endanger life and
property. Therefore, the above-described factual findings support the imposition of fire-protection
requirements greater than those set forth in the State Building Standards Code and, in particular,
support the imposition of the greater requirements than set forth in Articles 4, 99 10, 119 139 44 ,
619 779 79, 0 and 82 of the 4994 9 Uniform Fire Code.
FINDING 6
That the more-restrictive modifications requiring automatic fire-sprinkler systems in buildings
evidenced by the afore-described findings allow a trade-off for, and reduction of, other less effective
fire-resistive components of a building and support the acceptance of requirements lesser than those
set forth in State Building Standards Code and, in particular, support the imposition of lesser
requirements than those set forth in Article 10 of the 4994 M Uniform Fire Code.
BE IT ORDAINED by the said Council that the State Building Standards Code, required to be
adopted by the City of San Luis Obispo, should be modified, changed and amended, as provided for
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in the ordinance attached hereto, based upon the foregoing findings and that said Council takes the
afore-described action because of the public interest in protecting life and preserving public safety
and property.
BE rr FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to
transmit a certified copy of this ordinance, adopting and modifying the Uniform Fire Code, to the
State of California Department of Housing and Community Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE rr ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as
follows:
SECTION 1: Chapter 15.08 of Title 15 of the San Luis Obispo the Municipal Code is hereby
repealed and replaced by a new Chapter 15.08, to read as follows:
SEGRON 2 GILAAzFER 15.08
15.08.010 ADOPTION
ADOPTION OF UNIFORM FIRE CODE
There is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo for the purpose
of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous
materials and explosion, that certain Code and Standards known as the Uniform Fire Code,
including Appendix Chapters I-a, I-b, I-c, II-a, II-b, II-c, II-d, s 114, IIIA, III-d, IV-a, IV-b, V-
a, VI-a7 VI-b, VI-d, VI-e, VI-f, and the Uniform Fire Code Standards published by the
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Western Fire Chiefs Association and the International Conference of Building Officials, being
particularly the 499 editions thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as
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hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by Sections 15.08.840 OW through 15.08.480 am of the
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code three (3) copies of which Code and Standards have been and are
now filed in the office of the clerk of the City of San Luis Obispo and the same are hereby adopted
and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance
shall take effect the provision thereof shall be controlling within jurisdictional limits of the City of
San Luis Obispo.
15.08.020 Bureau of Fire Prevention-Established-Duties of the Chief of the Fire
Department.
A. The fire prevention code shall be enforced by the bureau of fire prevention in the fire
department of the city which is hereby established and which shall be operated under
the supervision of the chief of the fire department.
B. The chief in charge of the bureau of fire prevention shall be the chief of the fire
department.
C. The chief of the fire department may detail such members of the fire department as
shall from time to time be necessary. The chief of the fire department shall
recommend to the city administrative officer the employment of technical inspectors,
who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected through an examination to
determine their fitness for the position.
15.08.030 Authority Having Jurisdiction Defined
Whenever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it shall be held to mean
the City of San Luis Obispo.
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15.08.040 Amendments—Generally.
The provisions of the Uniform Fire Code, hereinafter referred to as UFC, 499
Edition, are amended, supplemented and repealed as set forth in Sections 15.08.Q50 through
15.08.480 ,4
15.08.050 SECTION 4.108. amended—Permit Required
Section 4.198M M is amended to add a second paragraph to read as follows:
M=AIM Permits are obtained from the San Luis Obispo City Fire
Department (Fire Prevention Bureau). A fee may be charged for Fire Department permits.
The amount of these fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council. The Chief
may waive or reduce permit fees so established when he determines that to do so would be
consistent with the best interests of the City and Fire Department.
15.08.060 SECTION 4.108.a.2.1. WN" amended—Permit Required.
Section 4.108.&.2.1 IgMij added to read as follows:
jWNWM To install or modify any fire alarm equipment prior to starting work.
MOM S—RG -0.1-09 amended Sorority house defined.
Seefien 9.108 is amended to add a definifien of Rmtemity Hettse to nmd.-
FRA I—RUNRI T-V THIGIULNE (OR SORORITY HOUSE) meess a banding or- handiap
eeeupied by six (6) or mefe eaRege or- univemity students who are members of a soes
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i5:09.08A &MMN 9.121 am aded—Seperity house defined,
15.08.0% ."Q ... SECTION 9-.M ry"'Hazardous Fire Area
Section 9.;10 is amended as follows:
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HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA is land which is covered with grass, grain brush or forest,
whether privately or publicly owned, which is situated or is of such inaccessible location that
a fire originating upon such land would present an abnormally difficult job of suppression or
would result in great and unusual damage through fire or resulting erosion. Such areas are
designated by the chief. For the purpose of this code, all areas within the jurisdictional
limits of the City of San Luis Obispo shall be subject to the provisions set forth in this code
for hazardous fire areas.
15.08.410 SECTION 10.203 amended- Required Access
Section 4$.203 -02 is amended to as follows:
REQUIRED ACCESS. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility,
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building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first
story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access as measured by
an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. When buildings are completely protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system, this distance may be increased to 300 feet.
2. When access roadways cannot be installed due to topography, waterways, non-
negotiable grades or other similar conditions, the chief is authorized to require
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additional fire protection as specified in Section
3. When there are not more than two Group R, Division 3 or Group M
Occupancies, the requirements of this section may be modified, provided, in the
opinion of the chief, fire-fighting or rescue operations would not be impaired.
More than one fire apparatus road may be required when it is determined by the chief that
access by a single road may be impaired by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic
conditions or other factors that could limit access.
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For open yard storage, see Section 3^� .
For hazardous materials, see Article 80.
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15.08.440 SECTION 10.401 amended—Water supply.
Section 10.49 4 is amended as follows:
WATER SUPPLY. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire-flow
for fire protection shall be provided to all premises upon which buildings or portions of
buildings are hereafter constructed. When any portion of the building protected is in excess
of 150 feet from a water supply on a public street, as measured by an approved route around
the exterior of the building, there shall be provided, when required by the chief, on-site fire
hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire-flow.
EXCEPTION: For buildings not in a wildland interface area where the building is
protected by an approved fire-sprinkler system throughout, the distance
may be increased to 300 feet.
15.08.450 SECTION 10.402 kv amended Type Water Supply
Section 10.402M is amended as follows:
Water supply may consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks,
elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems connected to the municipal water system
and capable of providing the required fire-flow. In setting the requirements for fire-flow, the
chief may be guided by the most current edition of the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule
published by the Insurance Services Office.
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15.08. 30 SECTION 1�5. W amended—Authority to Have Vehicles in
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Violation of Sections 10:305 Removed. OBSTRUGTI
Section 10.203 MW is amended as follows:
PWXgXMM The required width of a fire apparatus access road shall not be obstructed
in any manner, including parking of vehicles. Minimum required widths and clearances
under this Section shall be maintained at all times.
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The Chief and his authorized representatives shall have the power and authority to remove or
cause to be removed, without notice, any vehicle, or object parked or placed in violation of
UFC. The owner of any item so removed shall be responsible for all towing, storage and
other charges incurred.
15.08.130 SECTION 10.306 ADD tfe —Fire Department Access to
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Equipment 0iaas
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Section x&30 � is added to read as follows:
' :':Rooms or areas containingcontrols
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for air-conditioning systems, automatic fire-extinguishing systems, or other detection,
suppression or control elements shall be identified for use by the fire department.
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alter, tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire hydrant, fire appliance, fire-alarm system or
automatic sprinkler-system required to be installed or maintained under the provisions of this
code or by the Fire Department except for the purpose of extinguishing a fire, training
purposes, recharging, making necessary repairs or when permitted by the Fire Department.
Whenever a fire appliance or any of the above systems is removed as herein permitted, it
shall be replaced or reinstalled as soon as the purpose for which it was removed has been
accomplished.
15.08.4-70 --no. SECTION 10.501-.(b) 10K3 amended—Special Hazards
Section r is amended as follows:
* In occupancies of an especially hazardous nature or where special
hazards exist in addition to the normal hazard of the occupancy, or where access for fire
apparatus is unduly difficult, or the location is beyond the four-minute response time of the
Fire Department, or the location is above the water-service height limit, additional safeguards
may be required consisting of additional fire-appliance units, more than one type of
appliance, or special systems suitable for the protection of the hazard involved. Such devices
or appliances may consist of, but are not limited to, automatic fire-alarm systems, automatic
sprinkler or water-spray systems, standpipe and hose, fixed or portable fire-extinguishers,
Nomex blankets, breathing apparatus, manual or automatic covers, carbon dioxide, foam,
halogenated and dry chemical or other special fire-extinguishing systems. Where such
systems are installed, they shall be in accordance with applicable Uniform Fire Code
Standards or standards of the National Fire Protection Association when the Uniform Fire
Code Standards do not apply. Other improvements such as fire-rated construction or fire-
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EXCEPTION: For a building protected by an approved fire-sprinkler system
throughout, the required fire-flow may be reduced in accordance with
I.S.O. Guidelines.
15.08.460A3.0
SECTION 10.403 RP amended—Fire Hydrants
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Section 10.403 $MM is amended to read as follows:
The location, number and type of fire hydrants connected
to a water supply capable of delivering the required fire-flow shall be provided on the public
street or on the site of the premises to be protected as required and approved by the chief.
All hydrants shall be accessible to the fire department apparatus by roadways meeting the
requirements of Section 18.283 5 .
EXCEPTION: For area not in the wildland interface where all buildings in the area
are protected by an approved fire-sprinkler system throughout, the
allowable distance between hydrants may be increased as set forth in
the San Luis Obispo Fire Department's Development Guide.
15.08.480 X40 SECTION 10.104(b) MM amended - Tampering with Fire Hydrant or
Fire Appliance
Section1` '':, : is amended as follows:
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retardant or non-combustible roof and/or exterior coverings may also be required.
15.09.480 SECTION i09505(a) 4 amended—Pt Fire Extinguisheis
Section 10.505(s) is amended as follows:
General. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in occupancies and locations as set
forth in this code, or as determined by the chief.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with U.F.C. Standard No. 10-1.
The minimum fire extinguisher requirement shall be the installation of one (1) approved 2-
A:10-B:C as rated by Underwriters Laboratories fire extinguisher for every 3,000 square feet
of floor area or 75 feet of floor travel; whichever provides for the least distance of travel.
15.08.4900 SECTION10.507(b) )#M amended—Automatic Fine-Extinguishing
Systems
Section 10.507(b)
is amended follows:
ALL OCCUPANCIES. An automatic fire extinguishing system in compliance with
appropriate Uniform Building Code Standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Standards, and other standards adopted by the jurisdiction shall be installed:
1. In aR new buRdings M"ess of fleer area er- oeeepaney eype—.
ENGEPTION! Detaehed Greep M eeeupmeies not e3teeeding 500 square feet
fleer am.
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shall have an automatic sprinkler system installed and operational throughout by
January 1, 2000.
EXCEPTION:
Buildings of unreinforced 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.
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3 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.
68. In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled.
-7 . In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in the Fire Code.
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15.08.300 8p SECTIONOQ; 3 amended—Automatic Fire-Extinguishing
Systems;-Meer-ores.
Section I. is amended as follows:
FLOOR AREA. For the purpose of requiring the automatic fire-sprinkler systems specified
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in this article the floor area within the surrounding exterior walls shall be considered as one
building. Area separation walls as set forth in the UBC shall not be used in calculating
allowable floor area for sprinkler requirements.
15.08.M 1�" SECTION 10.507.(d) TA l amended—Automatic Fine-Extinguishing
System*—. Kehfia"w.
Section 19.50. j is amended as follows:
NOTIFICATION. Whenever the Fire Department determines by inspection, that a building
does not conform to the minimum requirements of Subseetien (e) 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 Subseefien (e) i 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 unreinforced 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
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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.
15.08.22020 SECTION 10.507(e) MW amended—Automatic Fire-Extinguishing
Systema-!Y�,�.:�Reee--Jetien
Section
is amended as follows:
RECORDATION. At the time that the Fire Department serves the aforementioned order or
notice, the Fire Department shall file with the Office of the County Recorder, a certificate
stating that the subject building does not meet the minimum fire-safety requirements of
Subseefien SMW and that the owner thereof has been so notified.
After all necessary corrective work has been performed, the Fire Department shall file with
the Office of the County Recorder, a certificate terminating the status of the subject building
as non-conforming to the minimum fire-safety requirements of Subseed *)-4 JPgW of
this Section.
15.08.230 SECTION 10.507(f) amended—Automatic Fine-Extinguishing
Systems: , EnfereementF
Section 10.507(f) 6 is amended as follows:
ENFORCEMENT. If the owner or other person in charge and control of the subject
building fails to comply with the aforementioned order or notice within the time periods set
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forth in Subseetien (e) MM of this Section, the owner is guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment
for not more than six months, or by both fine and imprisonment. A person is guilty of a
separate offense each day during which he commits, continues or permits a violation of
SebseeEien Y of this Section.
15.082M SECTION 10.507(Oamended—Automatic Fire-Extinguishing
Systems, Standards.
Section 10.507(g) is amended as follows:
STANDARDS. All automatic fire-sprinkler systems required by this Section, shall comply
with those standards and written policies established of the San Luis Obispo City Fire
Department.
15.08.330 SECTION '^� is deleted completely.
15.08.2024 SECTION 10.508 amended—Sprinkler System Supervision
Alarms.
Section 10.509. IPM is amended as follows:
YMMMIMMXM All automatic sprinkler-systems shall be supervised by a Central
Station listed by Underwriters Laboratories for receiving fire alarms.
EXCEPTIONS:
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1. Isolated specialty systems such as spray paint-booth systems or isolated installations in
closets and storage spaces unless the entire occupancy is also equipped with an
automatic sprinkler-system.
2. Residential sprinkler systems for single-family dwellings or duplexes.
15.08.M 250. SECTION10.511(a) —Where Required. Seetie
amended
10.513(a) is amended as Mews.,
A type I hood and approved fire-suppression systems in accordance
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with the MMechanical Code
shall be provided for the protection of commercial-type food heat-processing equipment that
produces grease-laden vapors. Cooking facilities in existing assembly occupancies,
educational occupancies and congregate residences shall be considered commercial-type food
heat-processing equipment.
15.08.M 2 SECTION 10.513(f) —Posting Operation Instructions.
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is amended as follows:
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Instructions for manually operating the fire
extinguishing system shall be posted at a conspicuous location within the kitchen. It shall be
the responsibility of the business owner to insure that all employees are knowledgeable in the
use of manually-operated or activated fire extinguishing systems within the occupancy.
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15.08.354 SECTION 14.105: It1 r; amended—Monitoring
Section 14.106. .."r
�G ���� is amended as follows:
GENERAL. All required fire detection systems installed
eeeupanews R f ttt t p shall be supervised by a central station listed by
Underwriters Laboratories for receiving fire alarms. A U.L. "Central Station Signaling
System Certificate" shall be provided to the Fire Department upon request.
15.08.330 SECTION 11.183(a) added—Refuse Burning.
Section 11403(a) :El t3 is added to read as follows:
REFUSE BURNING. No waste matter, combustible material or refuse shall be burned in
the open air within the City except for agricultural, ceremonial or similar types of fires when
authorized by the Chief.
15.08.334SECTION 11.303F1b3 :+ —Notification.
Section 4A83(b) 3 shall be amended to read as follows:
NOTIFICATION. Prior to commencement of open-burning the Fire Department shall be
notified and a permit shall be obtained from the Fire Department.
15.08.340 :( SECTION 30 r3; added—Exterior Awnings.
Section 11.303(f) is added to read as follows:
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exterior awnings connected or adjacent to buildings shall be
made from either fabric which has been flame-resistant treated with an approved exterior
chemical process by an approved application concern, or from inherently flame-resistant
fabric approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal for exterior use.
Certificates of flame-resistance or other documentation acceptable to the Chief shall be
available on the premises to affirm the flame-resistance of all fabrics and materials used as
part of exterior awnings.
EXCEPTION: Single-family and small two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories in
height.
15.08.39A 1 SECTION 10.604. 1x1 added—Fire Resistive Construction.
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Section 40.604 > ' is added to read as follows:
> LIfCTIti« There is hereby established a commercial fire-zone
established by the Chief, outlined on a map of the City of San Luis Obispo, Exhibit A.
copies of which are on file in the offices of the City Clerk and the Fire Department.
15.08.300 1 SECTION 19.604(a) added 1111 Genstmefien ef Interior Walls,
Permanent Partitions and Enclosures.
Section 48.604(a) ; is added to read as follows:
Co All new construction within the commercial fire-
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zone established by the Chief shall hereafter require interior walls, floors, ceilings and
partitions to be constructed with 5/8" Type "X" gypsum wall-board or its equivalent
regardless of all other lesser minimum requirements to the contrary. This requirement
applies to all additions, and alterations, as defined in the Uniform Building Code.
EXCEPTION: Buildings protected throughout by an approved fire-sprinkler system.
15.08.318 SECTION 10.605 added—Roof Covering.
Section 10.605. M is added to read as follows:
No"IMPM It shall be unlawful to install or cause to be installed, wood-shake or
wood-shingle roofs on any building. In cases where buildings to.be re-roofed have different
roof coverings present, the least combustible covering shall be used as the minimum standard
of replacement.
EXCEPTION: Roof covering for remodel or addition to an existing building where the new
roof area is less than 50% of the existing roof area may be an approved Class B pressure-treated
wood shake or shingle system. Determination of the 50% area limitation shall be cumulative with
each addition to the building.
15.08.340 SECTION 13.30.3 3.0:3—False Alarms.
Section 13.203 is amended as follows:
FADE False alarms shall not be given, signaled or transmitted or caused or
permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner. Any person who knowingly
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and willfully signals, transmits, causes or permits to be signaled or transmitted, a false
alarm, shall be guilty of a Misdemeanor as set forth in Section 148.4 of the California Penal
Code.
15.08.430 SEI SECTION . v,..n.,:...«:<::.::;.
�9-9A2(c) ;'� �►i� e�itle+ SPecia1 Enclosures
Section $W : is amended as follows:
(c) SPECIAL ENCLOSURES. When installation of tanks in accordance with BivWen 1v
M is impractical or because of property or building limitations, tanks for Class I, lI or
III-A liquids are allowed to be installed inside or outside of buildings as follows:
1. Tanks shall be installed in an enclosure which is liquid tight, vapor tight and without
backfill inside.
2. Sides, top and bottom of the enclosure shall be of reinforced concrete at least 6 inches
thick, with openings for inspection through the top only.
3. Tank connections shall be piped or closed such that neither vapors nor liquid can
escape into the enclosed space.
4. Means shall be provided whereby portable equipment can be employed to discharge to
the outside any vapors which might accumulate should leakage occur.
5. Tanks containing Class 1, II or IIIA liquids shall not exceed 2,000 gallons individual
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or 6,000 gallons aggregate.
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15.08.440 SECTION 79.903(e) 2z Nozzles.
Section 79.903(e) .! .. is amended as follows:
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A listed automatic-closing-type hose nozzle valve with a latch-open
device shall be provided on island-type dispensers used for dispensing Class I, II, or
III-A liquids.
Overhead-type dispensing units shall be provided with a listed automatic-closing-type
hose nozzle valve with a latch-open device.
15.08.380 ` SECTION 61.105.(e) �M added—Unvented Riel-Burning
Heaters—Display for Sale.
Section 61.105. is added to read as follows:
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Any unvented fuel-burning room heaters on display for retail sale
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shall be accompanied by a conspicuous warning sign readable from the display aisle stating:
"It is illegal to sell or use unvented fuel-burning heaters for residential use."
15.08.390 SECTION 77.104. a"ond
Section W.194 ;M is amended as follows:
Before a permit is issued to use explosive materials, the applicant shall file with the City of
San Luis Obispo a corporate surety bond in the principal sum of$100,000, a public liability
insurance policy or a letter of credit for the same amount for the purpose of the payment of
damages to persons or property which arise from, or are caused by, the conduct of an act
authorized by the permit upon which a judicial judgement results. Such security shall be at
the option of and subject to approval of the chief. The chief is authorized to specify a
greater or lesser amount when, in the chief's opinion, conditions at the location of use
indicate a greater or lesser amount is required.
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SECTION '?K1 ;; Prohibited and Limited Acts
Section W. no is amended as follows:
N ; KK Explosive materials shall not be manufactured without the
authorization of the chief. Explosive material shall not be stored within the jurisdictional
limits of San Luis Obispo City unless authorized by the chief.
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15.08.420 " SECTION 79.501. �7
amended—Storage of Class I and H Liquids
in Aboveground Tanks Outside of Buildings.
Section 99.501 is amended as follows:
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I and Class H liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the
jurisdictional limits of the City of San Luis Obispo unless approved by the chief and is in
accordance with Fire Department policy and appendix II-F as amended by the City of San
Luis Obispo.
15.08.410SECTION 79.501. amended—Stationary Tanks for Storage of
RV
Class 1, H, H-A Liquids-In Buildings.
Section 79.301.(b is amended as follows:
WHERE ALLOWED. Stationary tanks for the storage of Class 1, 11, or HI liquids shall not
be installed inside buildings unless approved by the Chief.
15.08.449 §�ZQ SECTION 82.10240 ....... . added—Plans for Approval of Liquefied
Petroleum Gases.
Section 82.102.(d IgM is added as follows:
flM Plans for approval of LPG tank installations must be approved by the Fire
Department prior to installation.
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15.08.450 1 SECTION 82194=0 I;" amended—Maximum Capacity of Liquefied
Petroleum Gas Tanks.
Section # is amended as follows:
MAXIMUM CAPACITY WITHIN ESTABLISHED LIMITS. The installation of any
liquid-petroleum gas tank over 500 gallons water capacity is prohibited unless approved by
the chief.
15.08.460 44 Appendix I-A amended
LIFE SAFETY REQUIRENff2 S FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS OTHER THAN HIGH
RISE
Sections 8 and 9 are added to read as follows:
8. AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Automatic fire-sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained in all existing buildings as
set forth in and in accordance with section 40.50:7 V= of the 4994 M Uniform
Fire Code as amended by the City of San Luis Obispo.
9. FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
An approved manual, automatic or manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be installed
and maintained in existing buildings as set forth in and in accordance with section 44.1A4
and section 1.103 142 ; of the 499 IS�+; Uniform Fire Code as amended by the
City of San Luis Obispo.
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15.08.470 ASI Appendix IIA amended—SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS
Section 1 SCBE is amended as follows:
M The unrestricted use of grass-, grain-, brush- or forest covered land in hazardous
fire areas is a potential menace to life and property from fire and resulting erosion.
Safeguards to prevent the occurrence of fires and to provide adequate fire-protection facilities
to control the spread of fire which might be caused by recreational, residential, commercial,
industrial or other activities conducted in hazardous fire area shall be in accordance with
this appendix. Whenever the term hazardous fire area is used in this appendix it shall mean
all areas within the jurisdictional limits of the City of San Luis Obispo.
15.08.480 Q Appendix II-F amended—ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS FOR
MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS
t at 1 SGOPE is amended as follows:
J E Storage and dispensing of motor fuels for private, non-resale use into fuel tanks or
motor vehicles from aboveground tanks which are located outside of buildings, or as
approved by the chief, shall be in accordance with the policy of the City and this appendix as
amended by the City-of San Luis Obispo.
2. MT4AJ=AT10N OF TAAWS (d) @kw is amended as follows:
TPIMMAMM Tanks containing motor fuels shall not exceed 2,000 gallon
individual or 6,000 gallon aggregate capacity. Installations having the maximum allowable
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aggregate capacity shall be separated from other such installations by not less than 100 feet.
4. FLANS SO@M is amended as follows:
-' '.. ., Plans shall be submitted with permit applications. The plans shall
include the method of storage and dispensing, quantities and types of liquids to be stored,
distances from tanks and dispensers to property lines and buildings, vehicle access, fire
appliances, collision barriers, design and construction of tank and tanks and tank supports,
seismic design of tank supports, secondary containment tank venting and vapor-recovery
provisions, emergency controls, and other information required by the chief. All plans shall
be approved prior to installation.
SLAP--IF ANY PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE is for any reason held to be invalid
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City of San Luis Obispo hereby declares that it would have
passed each and every remaining provision irrespective of such holding in order to accomplish the
intent of this ordinance.
SEGHGN-T A SUMMARY OF THIS ORDINANCE, approved by the City Attorney, together
with the ayes and noes shall be published at least (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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