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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 16951 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ORDINANCE No. 1695 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AMENDING TITLE 17 TO ADOPT THE 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. The City of Burlingame is located between the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills and San Francisco Bay, with a number of substantial creeks flowing through highly developed residential and industrial areas. It is surrounded by large areas of open space maintained in natural condition, as well as having a significant natural canyon in the center of the residential area. The City normally receives no measurable precipitation between May and October , and it can often extend into late October or early November. During this period, average temperatures average between 70'F and 90"F, and strong winds comedown the foothills. These conditions eliminate most of the moisture in the natural vegetation and heavily wooded hillsides. The area also suffers periodic droughts that extend the dry periods to other months of the year. In addition, many wood roofs over wood construction predominate the residential areas. The City is directly east of the San Andreas Fault, and much of the highly developed part of the City is located along the front of the Bay, some on fill. The foothill areas have a variety of soil formations with steep canyons and heavy precipitation. Fires in the community could quickly spread because of the extensive, natural vegetation throughout the City. The City has a number of highly developed commercial areas with older buildings, and an industrial area that is filled with mixed uses utilizing various materials that could be highly hazardous. In addition, heavily traveled approach and departure routes for San Francisco International Airport are immediately adjacent or over the City. Much of the residential areas that are immediately adjacent to woodland and canyon are served by narrow one- or two-lane roads with confused access caused by the steepness of the terrain. Access by fire suppression equipment is extremely limited by both topography and improved access. It is only through strong building standards and effective fire prevention and containment programs that citizens will receive the protection they deserve, and that citizens will be able to obtain reasonably priced insurance for their homes and businesses. In seeking to attain these goals, the fire 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 211 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 prevention standards in Title 17 are adopted. Section 2. In addition, in order to provide appropriate, clear information to applicants for construction approvals, Section 17. 04.020 and 17.04.023 are adopted to conform Title 17 to Title 18 and the Zoning Code requ rements established in the Municipal Code. Section 3. Section 17.040.010 is amended to read as follows: 17.04.010 Adoption of text of Uniform Fire Code. There is adopted by the city for the purpose ofprescribing regulations govenung conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code which contains building standards known as the 2001 California Fire Code (Uniform Fire Code, 2000 Edition as amended by the State of California), and the non -building standards known as the Uniform Fire Code, 2000 Edition together with all appendices and the State of California amendments thereto save and except such portions as are in this chapter deleted, modified or amended. Section 4. Section 17.04.020 is amended to read as follows: 17.04.020 Sections 103.1.1.1 and 103.1.1.2 added -- Plan review and certificates of occupancy. New sections 103.1.1.1 and 103.1.1.2 are added to read as follows: 103.1.1.1 All plans submitted to the Building Official for a permit shall be reviewed by the Fire Chief to determine compliance with the Uniform Fire Code. Upon his review a written report shall be returned to the Building Official listing deficiencies or compliance with the Code. 103.1.1.2 No final inspection by the Building Official as to all or any portion of a development shall be deemed complete, and no certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless and until the installation ofthe prescribed fire protection facilities and access ways have been completed and approved by the Fire Chief. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Section 5. Section 17.04.023 is amended to read as follows: 17.04.023 Section 105.9 added -- Fees. Section 105.9 is added to read as follows: 105.9 Fees and Special Requirements. 1. The fees for the permits and other services shall be as established by resolution of the Burlingame City Council as amended from time to time. The fees shall be set to cover the cost of the Fire Department to review and inspect the intended activities, operations or functions. The fees must be paid to the City of Burlingame prior to engaging in the listed activities, operations, or functions. EXCEPTION: 1. The applicant for a given permit shall be exempt from the payment of such fees if they can show proof of non-profit status. 2. The applicant for a given permit shall be exempt from the payment when the work to be conducted is for properties or events owneA by the City of Burlingame. 2. In the case of multiple permits for an applicant, the permit applicant will be charged the single highest listed rate of all the permits required. The other permitable items will be charged at a rate of 50% of the listed fee as long as the permits are for the same address. 3. Where processes or materials are inherent with a permitable item, subsequent fees maybe waived at the discretion of fire chief. 4. Permit fees charged cover one fire and life safety inspection and one follow-up re -inspection to ensure compliance with all applicable sections of the Uniform Fire Code for which the permit is issued. A fee will be charged for each subsequent re -inspection aft er the first inspection at a rate of $11.25 per every quart er hour. 5. Anyperson, group, organization, institution orbusiness failing to paythe applicable fees under this Article shall after 30 days of the due date, for either 3 1 2 3', 4, 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 existing or new permit applicants, shall be issued a citation for non-payment of the required permit fee. The penalty for all permit payments delinquent after 30 days shall be a doubling of the original fee. Section 6. Section 17.04.025 is added to read as follows: 17.04.025 Sections 901.4.2.1 added -Required Fire Department Access. Sections 901.4.2.1 is added as follows: 901.4.2.1 Identification Of Fire Lanes. Designation of the fire lanes shall be by one of the following means: 1. By a white sign measuring at least 12 inches by 18 inches posted immediately adjacent thereto and clearly visible. It should clearly state, in red letters not less than one inch in height, that the space is a fire lane and parking is prohibited. 2. By outlining and hash marking the area in contrasting colors clearly marking it with the words "Fire Lane - No Parking". 3. By identifying the space with a red curb upon which the words "Fire Lane - No Parking" are stenciled every 15 feet. (a) Both sides of a fire lanes shall be red curbed when the fire lane is twenty (20) to twenty-eight (28) feet in width. (b) At least one side of a fire lane shall be red curbed and stenciled when the fire lane is over twenty eight (28) and up to thirty-six (36) feet in width. (c) Curbs need not be painted red nor stenciled when the fire lane is more than thirty-six (36) feet in width. Section 7. Section 17.04.026 is added to read as follows: 17.04.026 Section 901 .4.4 amended — Premises Identification. Sections 901.4.4 of this code is amended to read as follows: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 901.4.4 Premises identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background and shall be either internally or externally illuminated in all new construction. Numbers shall be as follows: 1. Minimum ofone- half-inch (''/z") stroke by two and one-half inches (2- 1/2") high. 2. When the structure is thirty-six (36) to fifty (50) feet from the street or fire department access, aminimum ofone-half-inch (''/i') stroke by six inches (6") high is required. 3. When the structure is more than fifty (50) feet from the street or fire apparatus access, aminimum ofone-half-inch (%2') strike by nine inches (9") high is required. 901.4.4.1 Multi -Tenant Buildings. Numbers or letters shall be designated on all occupancies within a building. Size shall be one -quarter -inch (1/4") stroke by two inches (2") high and on a contrasting background. Directional address numbers or letters shall be provided. Said addresses or numbers shall be posted at a height no greater than 5 feet, 6 inches (5' 6") above the finished floor and shall be either internally or externally illuminated in all new construction. 901.4.4.2 Rear Addressing. When required by the chief, approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the fire apparatus road at the back of a property. Number stroke and size shall comply with 901.4.4. Section 8. Section 17.040.028 is amended to read as follows: 17.04.028 Section 902.4 amended —Key Boxes. Section 902.4 is amended by adding new sections 902.4.1 through 902.4.3: 902.4.1 Installation. When key boxes are required by the chief, such boxes shall 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25� 261 271 281 be mounted at 72 inches above finished floor within five feet of the latching side of the main entrance to a structure or facility. In addition, a decal shall be provided and installed adjacent to the key lock/latching device. 902.4.2 Keys. The key provided shall be a master key to all spaces including multi -tenant spaces. Additional keys shall be included for elevator control, fire alarm control panels, and fire sprinkler control valve access. EXCEPTION: Multi -tenant spaces which provide a key box for each tenant and installed per Section 902.4.1. Electronic card keys and codes may not be utilized as a substitute for manual keys. EXCEPTION: When electronic locks release upon loss of electrical power a manual key need not be provided. 902.4.3 HMIS. When required by the chief, a current copy of the Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement shall be kept within the key box. Section 9. Section 17.04.030 is amended to read as follows: 17.04.030 Sections 1003.2.1.1 and 1003.2.1.2 added --Required installations of automatic fire extinguisher systems. Sections 1003.2.1.1 and 1003.2.1.21 are added to read as follows: 1003.2.1.1 All new buildings with a total building fl oor area in excess of two thousand (2,000) square feet or more than two (2) stories in height shall be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler fire extinguishing system, with the following provisions: 1. The shut-off valves an d the water flow devices shall be supervised, and their operations shall transmit a signal to an approved central station. EXCEPTION: Residential one- and two-family dwellings. 2. In all buildings more than two (2) stories in height, shut-off valves an d water flow devices shall be supervised through an annunciator board at a location approved by the Fire Department, EXCEPTION: Residential one- and two-family dwellings. C7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3. If there is a local fire alarm in the building, the operation of the water flow devices shall activate the local alarm system. 4. Any local fire alarm system shall be designed to be heard by all occupants of the building and shall, when activated, transmit an alarm to an approved central station. 5. Area separation walls may be used for area increases as per the Uniform Building Code, but shall not be used to separate buildings or structures in lieu ofthe automatic sprinkler systems required by this section. 1003.2.1.2 All existing buildings with a total building floor area in excess of two thousand (2,000) square feet or more than two (2) stories in height shall be retroactively protected by an approved automatic extinguishing system when costs of additions or alterations for which a building pen -nit is required will exceed seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) or twenty percent (20%) of the building's replacement cost as defined by the Building Valuation Data published bimonthly in the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBG) Building Standards magazine publication, whichever is greater, with the following specific provisions: 1. The shut-off valves and the water flow devices shall be supervised, an d their operations shall transmit a signal to an approved central stati on. EXCEPTION: Residential one- an d two-family dwellings. 2. In all buildings more than two (2) stori es in height, shut-off valves and water flow devices shall be supervised through an annunciator board at a location approved by the Fire Depart ment. EXCEPTION: Residential one- and two-family dwellings. there is a local fire alarm in the building, the operation of the water flow devices shall activate the local alarm system. 4. Any local fire alarm system shall be designed to be heard by all occupants of the building and shall, when activated, transmit an alarm to an approved central station. 7 1 2 3i 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 5. Area separation walls may be used for area increases as per the Uniform Building Code and may be used to divide a portion of the building that is not involved with a remodel or renovation for purposes of this section. 6. hi the event that a building is partially retrofitted with an approved automatic sprinkler fire extinguishing system pursuant to this section, the building shall complete the fire extinguishing system retrofit throughout the unprotected building interior areas within six (6) years from completing the initial partial retrofit. 7. The cost of alterations used in calculating the replacement cost value formula shall not be cumulative with regard to individual alterations in a building unless either of the following two circumstances apply: (a) Where more than one (1) alteration for which building permits are required are made within a two (2) year period and said alterations are made to the premises of the same occupant. In such circumstances, the sum of these alterations construction costs during this two (2) year period shall be aggregated for the purpose of calculating the replacement cost value formula.; or (b) Where more than one (1) alteration for which building permits have been issued have not yet received final Building Department approval. In such circumstances, the sum of these issued but not yet finalized building alterations' construction costs shall be aggregated for the purpose of calculation of the replacement cost value formula. EXCEPTIONS: The cost of additions and alterations used in calculating the replacement cost value formula shall be exclusive of the cost to design an d install an automatic fire sprinkler extinguishing system pursuant to this section; building roof repair/replacement; building heating and/or cooling unit repair/replacement; and any other federal, state and local 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 construction code upgrade requirements including but not limited to the American Disability Act architectural barrier removal requirements, Title 24 handicap compliance requirements, seismic retrofit requirements, asbestos and other hazardous material abatement, etc. Section 10. Section 17.04.040 is amended to read as follows: 17.04.040 Section 1006.2.1.4 added --Local fire alarm requirements. A new section 1006.2.1.4 is added to read as follows: 1006.2.1.4 Local Fire alarm requirements. 1. An approved fire alarrn system shall be provided in all occupancies of three (3) stories or more in height or over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. 2. Fire alarm systems shall be annunciated at a central panel. This panel shall be visible to the Fire Department without making entry into the building; a remote annunciation panel maybe used for this. The location of the panel should be approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau. 3. Whenever a local alarm system is installed and maintained in any building to warn occupants in case of emergency, a durable sign of no less than four inches by six inches (4" x 6") shall be installed and maintained above each fire alarm pull station to read as follows: Local Fire Alarm Only After Operating Notify BURLINGAME FIRE DEPARTMENT 911 4. In all instances where a fire alarm system is required to be monitored, every such system shall require a serial -numbered certificate from a nationally recognized listing service. F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Section 11. Secuon 17.04.060 is amended to read as follows: 17.04.060 Section 8001.7 amended --Identification signs. Section 8001.7 is amended by adding the following paragraph at the end of the section: Two NFPA 704 Diamonds shall be placed on buildings so that they are clearly visible from at least two directions of travel. The signs shall measure at least fifteen inches by fifteen inches (15" x 15" ). The signs shall not be placed on windows. When NFPA Diamonds are required for interior doors, the signs shall be applied to the doors at a level no higher than the door knob. The signs for interior doors shall measure at least six inches by six inches (6" x 6"). The fire chiefmayrequire fewer or more NFPA 704 Diamonds if the building configuration or size makes it reasonably necessary. Section 12. This ordinance shall be published as required bylaw. Mayor I, ANNE MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 5th day of August, 2002, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 3`d day of September, 2002, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BAYLOCK, COFFEY, GALLIGAN, JANNEY, O'MAHONY NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE C/ City Clerk 10