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2002-09-23 City Council
City of Palo Alto C ty Manager’s Repor TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE:SEPTEMBER 23, 2002 CMR: 382:02 SUBJECT:INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 15, 2002 RECOMMENDATION This report recommends Council approve the following: 1.Approve the attached ordinance which amends Chapter 15.04 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and adopts the 2001 California Fire Code with Palo Alto Local Amendments, and 2.Approve the related Findings of Fact. BACKGROUND The California Fire Code (CFC) is revised and published every three years. State law requires jurisdictions that adopt local amendments to adopt those amendments related to housing within 180 days from the adoption of the State codes. Finding of Facts are required by State law for local amendments to the CFC. The purpose of the California Fire Code and local amendments is to prescribe regulations consistent with nationally recognized standards of good and safe practices. This is accomplished by safeguarding life and property from the hazards of fire, explosion and hazardous materials release as well as from hazardous conditions associated with the use or occupancy of buildings or premises. The California Fire Code, which is based on the Uniform Fire Code, is a consensus document. The documents are developed after numerous public hearings with testimony from interested members of the fire service, private industry and other concerned individuals throughout the United States. CMR 382:02 Page 1 of 3 The Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs Association endeavors to streamline, modernize, consolidate and standardize local amendments where possible. Streamlining and uniform code interpretation is a concern of business and industry throughout the state. The primary obj ective has been to provide uniform language and interpretation of the codes. Additionally, consistency with the Building, Mechanical and Electrical Codes has been achieved, while addressing each community’s unique characteristics. Staff participated in the development and review of the model codes and county-wide amendments. DISCUSSION The attached ordinance reflects a number of deletions and editorial clarifications, which do not compromise public safety, but which streamline and coordinate the code requirements on a county-wide basis. Existing local amendments were reviewed to determine applicability and were carried over from previous code adoptions, when appropriate. Such amendments result from identifying hazards from lessons learned, and by proactively incorporating engineering controls and best practices into new buildings within the community. The code is not intended to be applied retroactively unless it is expressly implied by the code or is determined by the Fire Chief that an existing condition presents a distinct hazard to life or property. A provision has been carried over from previous code adoptions that would authorize the Fire Chief to continue to require, at the time of construction, an elevator car that is sized to accommodate ambulance gurneys. This is unique from what is required by the model codes and adds minimally to the cost of construction. When buildings do not have adequately sized elevator cars, paramedics and fire fighters must physically carry emergency medical patients down several flights of stairs. This results in certain lifesaving procedures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and artificial resuscitation, being stopped during movement of the patient to the ambulance and increases the risk of injury to fire fighters. Staff has encouraged community comments and input in this process. The draft amendments of the CFC were published on the Fire Department’s Web site to provide an opportunity for community feedback for a period of 30 days. Notification was made to the Chamber of Commerce and the members of the Health and Safety Committee in the Research Park. Staff has responded to all questions and comments. RESOURCE IMPACT Adoption of the attached ordinance will not require changes to existing resources. Current staffing and facilities are not affected. CMR 382:02 Page 2 of 3 POLICY IMPLICATIONS .This recommendation is consistent with existing City policies. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PREPARED B~ ~ Environmental Protection Coordinator/Acting Fire Marshal DEPARTMENT Fire Chief EMILY I~ARRISON Assistant City Manager ATTACHMENTS 1. Ordinance amending Chapter 15.04 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and adopting the 2001 California Fire Code ~ 2.Findings of Fact CMR 382:02 Page 3 of 3 ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO REPEALING AND REENACTING TITLE 15 OF THE PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE ~2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO The Council of the City of Palo Alto does ORDAIN as follows: SECTION i. Title 15 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended by repealing in its entirety Tit.le 15 and enacting a new Title 15 to read as follows: CHAPTER 15004 UNIFORM FIRE CODE 15.04.010 Adoption of the California Fire Code. The "California Fire Code, ~-94~8--2001 Edition" California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9Volume I" of the International ~ Code Institute ~o~ Joll~il!c o~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .... 7°~=~ ........... and ~^~ .... n Fi~ ~~~ ...... Association, 28~- ~ .......... ~t~ is adopted including Appendix I-B as herein amended, and appendices I-C, II-A as here~n amended, II-B, II-C, II-D,~ F as ~,~, II-I, ~, III-A as herein amended, III-B as amended, III-C, III D, IV-A, IV-B, V-A, VI-A, %q---BT VI-C, VI-D, VI-E, ~ VI-G, VI-H, VI-I, VI-J, and VI- Fire Code Volume II." One copy of the California Fire Code is on file and open to public inspection in the office of the c.ity clerk. Three copies of the secondary codes set forth within the California Fire Code, and the amendments set forth in this chapzer, are on file and open to public inspection in the fire department administrative office. Whenever the phrase "Uniform Fire Code" appears in this code or in any ordinance of the city, such phrase shall be deemed and construed to refer to and apply to the "California Fire Code, ~x>94~2001 Edition" as adopted and amended by this chapter. 15.04.011 Adoption of National Fire Protection Association Standards. The most current published editions of the following standards published by the National Fire Protection Association ar~ adopted: 020918cl 0044177 NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, 14, 17, 17A, 20, 22, 24, 25, 70, 72, 90A, 96, I ii0, Iii, 318, 327, 490~and 2001. These standards are adopted as guidance documents for all situations not specifically addressed by provisions of Federal or State law or local ordinance. (Ord. 4566 § 1 (part), 1999) 15.04.012 Violations and penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any~provision of this firc sodcTit~e 15 shall be deemed guilty~ of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in subsection (a) of Section 1.08.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. Each s~parate day or any portion thereof during which any violation of the fire code occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof shall~be punishable as herein provided. 15.04.030 Section 103.1.4 deleted - Appeals. Section 103.1.4 "Appeals," is deleted. of the rr~~ ’’........... al±fornla Fire Code, 15.04.040 Section 103.2.1.1 (9) and (i0) added safety plan review. Life Sections 103.2.1.1 (9) and (I0) are UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: added to the (9) Fire and life-safety plan revlew of construction, all remodels, and all additions. all new (i0) The Fire Chief may require floor plans, on-site hydrant locations, hazardous materials locations, and other significant dehign elements to be provided in a format compatible with the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) at time of construction. This requlrement would applyapplies to newly Constructed buildings over two stories in height or over 15,000 square feet in floor area for slngle or aggregate buildings, and to facilities, where hazardous materials are used or stored in quantities exceeding permit amounts in Section 105. 15.04.050 inspect. Section 103.3.1.1 amended -Authority to Section 103.3.1.1 of the Uniform California Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 020918 c10044177 2 The Fire Prevention Bureau shall is authorized inspect, as often as necessary, buildings and premises, including such other hazards or appliances designated by the chief for the purposes ofascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions which would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute to its spread, result in a~ unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials, or any violation of this code or any other law or standard .affecting fire and life safety. 15.04.055 Section 103.4.1.1.1 added - Hazard abatement. Section 103.4.1.1.1 is added to the TT~;~ ..........’.Callfornia Fire Code to read. as follows: Any act or condition that presents a fire, panic, or life safety hazard, or would contribute to the rapid spread of fire or inhibit mitigation or increase the chance of release of hazardous material, or would inter~fere with hinder or delay the egress of occupants or response of emergency personnel and which is not otherwise addressed in this code, shall be abated, eliminated, corrected as directed by the Chief. 15.04.060 authority. Section 103.4.4.1 added - Enforcement/citation Section 103.4 .........4 1 is added to the mCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: The following designated employee positions may enforce the provisions of this chapter by the issuance of citations. Persons employed in Such positions are authorized to exercise the authority provided in Penal~Code Section 836.5 and are authorized to issue citations for. violations of this chapter. The designated employee positions are: Fire Chief/ Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Fire Protection Manager, Fire Inspector, Hazardous Materials Specialist and Hazardous Materials Inspector. 15,04.070 Permit fees. Subsection 105.2.4 added to Section 105 Permits Subsection 105.2.4 is added to Section 105 - Permits - of the TT~~ ’’........... allfornla Fire Code to read as follows: 1052.4 All permit fees shall be established by the City Council as set.forth in the municipal fee schedule. 020918 cl 00~177 3 15.04.080 Permit Required. Subsection c.7 of Section 105.8 amended - Subsection c.7 of Section 105.8 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: U.F,C. i05.8.c.7 Compressed Gases. To store, use or handle at normal temperatures and pressures compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105-A. To install any piped distribution system for compressed gases, or to install a medical gas manifold system. When the compressed gases in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 105-A, a permit is required to install, repair, abandon, removed, place temporarily out of service, close or substantially modify a compressed gas system. EXCEPTIONS : 1. Routine maintenance. 2. For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work. The permit applicant shall apply for approval to close storage, use or handling facilities at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling of compressed or liquefied gases. Such application shall include any change or alteration of the facility closure plan filed pursuant to Section 8001.13. This 30-day period may be waived by the chief if-there are special circumstances requiring such waiver. 15.04o081 Permit Required. Subsection c.9 of Section 105.8 amended - ....... CallforniaSubsection c.9 of Section 105 8 of the-Uni;~ ’ Fire Code is amended tb read as follows: U.F.C. Except where federal or state regulations apply and except for fuel systems of vehicles, to produce, store or handle cryogens in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105-B, 020918 c10044177 4 to install a cryogenic vessel or piping system for the storage or distribution of cryogens. See Article 75. 15.04.083 Subsections d.3, f.4, f.5, f.6,’ f.7, f.8, and f.9 added to Section 105.8 - Permit required. Subsections d.3, f.6, f.7, f.8, f.9, f.10 and f.ll are added to Section 105.8 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: Permits shall be required in accordance with section 105,8 and this section: U.F.C.PER .................. 1’05.8 d.3. i05.8.f.6. 105.8 f.7. 105.8 f.8. 105.8 f.9. 105.8 f.10. 105.8 f.ll. Day Care Permits. To operate a day care facility for more than six people. Automatic fire sprinklers system Installation/Modification Other automatic fire extinguishing systems Installation/ Modification Fire Alarm Systems. Installation/Modification Standpipe systems wet, dry or combination installation Hydrants private on-site, installation/modification Underground fire service lines, installation/ modification 15.04.090 Section £~9204-C amended definition of continuous gas detection system. Amendment of Section 94~9204-C of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended with a change into add the following definition to read as ~7 7 CONTINUOUS GAS DETECTION SYSTEM is a gas detection system where the analytical instrument is maintained in continuous operation and sampling is performed without interruption. Analysis is allowed to be performed on a cyclical basis at intervals not to exceed 5 minutes. 020918 c10044177 5 15.04.100 Section 209-H amended - Addition of definition of hazardous materials business plan. Section 209-H of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended with an additional definition to read as follows: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BUSINESS PLAN is a written plan containing at a minimum the information required pursuant to Section 25500 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code. 15.04.110 Section 220-S amended - Addition of definitions of storage facility and storage/use facility. Fire Code is amendedSection 220-S of the Tr~~allfornla. ’ with two additional definitions to read as follows: STORAGE/USE FACILITY is a building, portion of. a building, or exterior area used for the storage, use, or handling of hazardous materials where the quantity of hazardous materials is equal to or greater than the permit amounts specified in Section 105. STORAGE/USE SYSTEM is any one or combination of tanks, sumps, wet floors, waste treatment facilities, pipes, vaults or o<her portable or fixed containers, and their secondary containment systems, which are used, or designed to be used, for the storage of hazardous materials at a storage/use facility. 15o04.120 Section requirements for elevators. 902.5 added -Gurney access Section 902.5 is added to the UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: 902.5 Gurney access for elevators. When elevators are provided in buildings two stories in height or more, constructed after January 4, 1990, at least one elevator- shall be of a size to accommodate a fire department gurney and a minimum of two (2) emergency response personnel. For ~engineering purposes, sizing shall be based on gurney dimensions of 24" x 82" It is not the intent of this amendment to require elevators, but to regulate the minimum size when an elevator is installed in order to expedite emergency medical transport for critical care patients. 020918 c10044177 6 15.04.140 Subsections 903.4.2.1 and 903.4.2.2 added to Section 903 -Water supplies and fire hydrants. Subsections 903.4.2.1 and 903.4.2.2 are added to the UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: 903.4.2.1 Fire hydrant spacing. Where fire hydrants are required by this Code, the standard spacings listed herein shall be maintained, unless in the judgmenz of the Fire Chief, conditions warrant a reasonable deviation from these standards: 300 feet for commercial/industrial and high density residential districts; -500 feet for other districts. 903.4.2.2 On-site hydrants. Painting of all on-site fire hydrants shall be done in visibility-yellow to identify the hydrant. 15.04.160 Subsection 1003.2.1.1 added to Section 1003 Fire Extinguishing Systems. Subsection 1003.2..1.1 is added to Section 1003 of the allfornla F±re Code to read as follows: I 1003.2.1.1 An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in any building or group of buildings where, in the judgment of the Fire Chief, such building or group of buildings, due to size, height, %ype of construction, location on property, contents, or occupancy classification would exceed or severely tax the capabilities of the loca} fire department to perform a reasonable level of rescue and fire suppression operations. Such buildings shall include, but not be limited to: i. All new buildings requiring greater than 1,000 gpm fire flow. Required fire flow shall be determined by Appendix III-A as modified by this Title. The area used in the fire flow formula shall be the gross building area regardless of area or occupancy separation walls. 020918 c10044177 7 2.All new buildings more than five stories or 50 ft. in height. 3. All new buildings constructed in the hazardous fire area ("hazardous fire area" is defined as, and includes, all property located west of Interstate 280). See U.F.C. Appendix II-A. NFPA 13-D shall be the reference standard for residenti&l installation. For remodels see subsection (5) below. 4. Existing buildings which have occupiable square footage added to the gross square footage or which have the principal occupancy classificati.on changed to a more hazardous classification, shall be evaluated for fire flow using Appendix III-A as modified. If calculated fire flow exceeds i000 gpm, an automatic fire sprinkler, system shall be installed throughout the entire building. 5. When additions, alterations, or repairs within any twelve (12) month period exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of an existing building or structure, such building shall be considered to be a new building and evaluated in accordance wit.h the Building Code and Appendix III-A to determine whether an automatic fire sprinkler system is required. Value shall be determined from the cost per square foot table in the most current Building Standards Magazine, published by the International Conference Of Building Officials. If the building addition requires sprinklers under Section 1 (listed above), the entire building shall be sprinklered. 6. If an automa£ic fire sprinkler system is not required by any other section of this code or the Building Code, the area, height or sto~y increases or the fire resistive substitutions which may have been permitted by the Building Code shall apply. 7. The Fire Chief may waive the 1000-gpm fire flow provision when applied to buildings housing only R-3 occupancies and open parking structures not located in the hazardous fire area. 8. Sprinkler systems ~shall be equipped with a minimum two-way siamese Fire Department connection. Connections shall be located on a street front not less than three (3) feet or more than four (4) feet above grade 020918 ct 0044177 8 and shall be equipped with an approved straightway check valve Locations shall be subject to approval by the Fire Chief prior to any installation. EXCEPTION:Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with the NFPA standards 13-D, and 13-R, may have a single 2-1/2-inch connection with approved straightway check valve. 15.04.170 Subsection 1003.2.10 added to Section 1003 Life safety systems in R-3 and R-I occupancies. Subsections i003.2.~-Qii is added to Section 1003 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: 1003.2.10 Life safety systems in R-3 and occupancies. R-I The Fire Chief may approve a life safety designed automatic fire sprinkler systems for installation in R-3 and R-I occupancies non more than three (3) stories or 35 feet in height. ~!" Additional requirements for R-I and R-3 I occupancies: If 13-R or 13-D design criteria is approved.by 020918 cl 0044177 9 the Fire Chief, the designer shall meet the requirements listed below in addition to NFPA 13-R or 13-D standards 9~a=l.l, A 2~-inch fire department pumper connection shall be provided, when required by the chief. 9=-61.2. If a local fire alarm is required sprinkler water flow detection shall be interconnected. 4~-~1.3. Systems containing more than i00 sprinklers shall com~ly with the provisions of Article 10-Fire Protection Systems and Equipment of this Code. ~r:61.4. Garages, attics and usable under-floor spaces including crawl spaces shall .be fully protected. ~=-_~1.5. Water supply demand for the system shall be calculated to the most remote unit or attic space. ~2. Mixed occupancy conditions: Buildings containing mixed uses shall be protected in accordance with the hazardous classification of each use; reference for determining hazard classes NFPA Standard 13. 63. Automatic fire sprinkler trade-offs: Fire resistive substitution or area and height increases which might otherwise be permitted shall not apply to buildings protected by life safety fire sprinkler systems. 020918 c10044177 I 0 8!" Licensed contractors installing plastic pipe shall be certified by the manufacturer of the listed pipe, in addition to State of California contractors’ licensing requirements. This certificate shall be in the possession of the installer on the job site at all times, and shall be presented upon request of the Fire Chief. other clamps ~ ~s~ .....the 95. All NFPA 13-D, or 13:R systems shall Hydrostatically tested at 200 psi for two (2) hours. be 15.04 .175 Subsection 1003 .4 amended ~**~--; ~--’k-~-~---~.~ ~.~... £ and 5 ;~^; ~ o^^~^~ inn~ ~ - Perraissible sprinkler omissions ~~a~7~a ~,,;~- Section 1003.4 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is a~ended to readas follows: 1003.4 Permissible sprinkler .omissions. Subject to the approval of the Fire Chief, sprinklers may be omitted in rooms or areas as follows: i. When sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents or in rooms or areas which are of noncombustible construction, with wholly noncombustibles.contents and which are not exposed by other areas, sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistive construction or contains electrical equipment. 2. Sprinklers~ sha~l not be installed when the application of water or flame and water to the contents may constitute a serious life or fire hazard, as in the manufacture or Storage of quantities of aluminum powder, calcium carbide, calcium phosphide, m~tallic sodium and potassium, quicklime, magnesium powder and sodium peroxide. 3. In accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standards 13, 13-D or 13R. 020918 c10044177 I 1 15.04.177 Section 1003.5 added - Sprinkler control valves. Section 1003.5 is added to the Uniform California Fire Code to read as follows: 1003.5 Floor control valves. Automatic sprinkler systems serving buildings two (2) or more stories in height~ shall have valves installed so as to control the system independently on each floor including basements. EXCEPTION: Buildings not over three 3) stories in height containing only R-3 occupancies, or with I0,000 square feet or less above the first story. Floor control Valves shall be protected from tampering by installation in lockable enclosures and by valve SU crvlslon ............................1003 3.1 ~ ~ .................. or as approved the chief Flow control valve assemblies shall be provided with a flow switch and drain connections. 15.04.178 installations. Section 1004.1.1 a~ ......added -Required Section 1004.1.1.1 of the UnifommCalifornia Fire Code is .......... added to read as follows: 1004 i.i 1 Required installations. 9~ ......~ ....~ ~~ ....~ ~ ~ ~7~ l~i ~T~ ~~ ~An approved standpipe system shall be provided inall underground parking structures. 15.04.180 Section ~-00-71006.1.3 added - Monitoring of Fire Extinguishing Systems. Section 64H9-~1006.1.3 is added to the Uniform California Fire Code to read as follows: ~4~9-~i006.1.3 m~_onitoring of fire extinguishing systems. .When a fire alarm system is installed in a building then the system shall monitor all fire extinguishing systems. Activation of the fire extinguishing systems shall send an alarm signal and initiate alarm signaling devices. 020918 cl 0044177 12 15.04.181 Subsections ~i006.3.3.3.5 ~-04L~I006 3 3 3 6 added ~A o~_~A~ I~ 2 3 3 annunciation. and Graphic Subsections {-@4~i006.3.3.3.5 and ~4~9-~i006.3.3.3.6 are added to~~~~ ~07.3 ~ the ~~=~ifornia~~,,~ Fire Code to read as follows: ~4~0-~i006.3.3.3.5 Graphic annunciator panels. Graphic annunciator panels shall be provided at such locations as are required by the Fire Chief. An approved buildinq diagram and keypad annunciator may be used on smaller systems when approved by the chief. ¯ 490-~i006.3.3.3.6 Existing buildings. The provisions of this section shall apply to existing conditions as well as to conditions arising after the adoption thereof, except that the conditions legally in existence at the adoption of this section and not in strict compliance therewith shall. be permitted to continue only if, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, they do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property. 15.04.181 Section 1103.2.4.1 added - Weed removal. Section 1103.2.4.1 of the Unif©rmCalifornia Fire Code is added to read as follows: 1103.2.4.1 Weed removal. The fire chief may cause the removal of weeds or combustible debris on properties in which further delay of wee4such removal would promote a hazard. The chief may also at his option bill subject properties for any and all expenses related to the removal or as outlined in Chapter 8.08 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. 15.04.185 Subsection 1107.3 added Immersion heaters. Subsection 1107.3 is added to Section UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: 1107 of the 1107.3 Immersion heaters. All electrical immersion heaters used in dip tanks, sinks, vats and similar operations shall be provided with approved over-temperature controls and low liquid level electrical disconnects. Manual reset of required protection devices shall be provided. 020918 c] 0044177 13 ~s added to -Fire ~ to read as foln 15.04.194 Subsections 2501.16.4, 2501.16.5, 2501.15.5 added ~-~ Section ,~,.-~~=~" ~= ~ D Maximum occupant load. Subsections 2501.16.4~and 2501.16.5, 2£01~i~.6 are added ~9 ~~ ~=~ "~ ~ the UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: 2501.16.4 Occupant load signs. Occupant load signs, when required, shall meet the requirements of the Pale Alto Fire Department occupant load sign requirements. The chief may require an occupant load sign for any occupancy which may be Subject to overcrowding. 2501.16.6~ Sample sign. The following sign meets the I requirements of subsection 2501.16.4: 020918 c10044177 14 SEATIN C,.A. PACITY NOT To EXCEED~z \ p " ASSEME~kY~ I0 0"- 46DINING .-~ .,o . .2BY ORDER OF FIRE B BLDG. DEPTS~"L.]_o 15.04.200 Section 5202.4.4.2 amended - Nozzles. Section 5202.4.4.2 of the UniformOalifornia Fire Code isI amended to read as follows: 5202.4.4.2 Nozzles. 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. 15.04.205 Section 6301 amended - Scope. Section 6301 of the Uniform California Fire Code is amended to read as follows: SECTION 6301 - SCOPE Refrigeration unit and system installations having a refrigerant circuit containing more than 220 pounds (i00 kg) of Grbup A1 or 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of any other group refrigerant shall be in accordance with Article 63 and the Mechanical Code. See the Mechanical Code for refrigerant group descriptions. See also Sections 8001.1.2, 8001.i~.7 and 8002. EXCEPTION: The chief is authorized to exempt temporary or portable installations. 020918 c10044177 15 15o04.206 Section 6404.6 amended - Ventilation Section 6404.6 of the California Fire.Code is amended to read as follows: 6404.6 Ventilationo Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the Mechanical code and the following: I. The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of hydrogen to 1.0 percent of the total Volume ~of the room in accordance with nationally recognized standards, or 2. Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot (5.1 cubic meter per second per square meter) of floor area of the room. 3. Failure of the ventilation system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to a constantly attended station or automatically disengage the battery charging system. 15.04.207 Section 7401.6.4 amended compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks. Securing Section 7401.6.4 of. the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is 1 amended to read as follows: 7401.6.4 Securing compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be individually secured to prevent falling due to contact, vibration or seismic activity. Securing of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be by one of the following methods: i. Securing compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks to a fixed object with one or more noncombustible restraints. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks, 26-inches (660 mm)in height or greater shall be secured by not less than two restraints positioned as close as practical to one-third.and two-thirds of the height of the container. 2. Securing compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks on a can or other mobile device designed for the movement of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks. 020918 cl "0044177 16 3. Nesting of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks at container falling or servicing facilities or in seller’s warehouses not accessible to the public, nesting shall be allowed provided the nested containers, cylinders or tanks, if dislodged, do not obstruct the required means of egress. 4. Securing of compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks to or within an approved rack, framework, cabinet or similar assembly designed for such use. 15o04o210 Section 7901.1.101 added Unauthorized release. Section 7901.1.1.1 is added to the UniformCalifornia Fire Code to readas follows: 7901.1.1.1 Unauthorized release. The storage, dispensing, mixing, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids shall be done in a manner so as not to increase the risk of an unauthorized release. Section 7901.3.2 amended Plans. Section 7901.3.2 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 7901.3.2 Plans. Plans shall be submitted with each application for a permit to store liquids outside of buildings in .drums or tanks. The plans shall indicate the method of storage, quantities to be stored, distances from buildings and property lines, accessways, fire-protection facilities, and provisions for spill ontrol ~ and secondary containment. 15.04~213 Section 7901.8.1 ~endedadded - General. Section 7901.8.1 of the UniformCalifornia~Fire Code is amcndcdadded to read as follows: 7901.8ol General. Buildings, rooms and areas shall be provided with a means to control spillage and contain or drain spillage and fire protection water as set forth in 7901. See~ also Section 8001.~4-~_911.ii. 15.04.215 Section 7901.11.1.3 added - Spill control. Section 7901.11.1.3 is added to the UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: 020918 cl 0044177 1 7 7901.11.1.3 Spill control° Spill control shall be provided for piping for flammable’and combustible liquids. Spill control includes but is not limited to double walled piping. 15.04.216 Section 7901.~-~14 added Monitoring. Section 7901.~-~14 is added to the Uniform California Fire Code to read as follows: 7901.~-~14 Monitoring. Monitoring of flammable and combustible liquid storage/use systems shall be provided on a regular or continuous basis. The monitoring system and its frequency shall be included in the Business Plan if otherwise required or shall be in writing for approval by the chief. Monitoring methods may include but are not limited to the following; I. Visual inspection, no less than monthly. (requires trained personnel and documentation). 2. Continuous leak detection and alarm system. 3. Any system which will provide continuous, reliable monitorlng of the primary container(s) capable of alerting occupants to an alarm or trouble condition; all systems are subject to approval by the chief. 15.04.217 requirements. Section 7901.~-~15 added Contairnnent Section 7901.~-~15 is added to the Uniform California Fire Code to read as follows: 7901.A-4~15 Contairnnent requirements. A containment system shall be required for all flammable and combustible liquids. Construction shall be substantial, capable of safely and securely containing a sudden release without discharge. Design criteria shall be performance oriented and constructed of compatible materials to resist degradation and provide structural and functional integrity for a period of time reasonably necessary to ensure detection, mitigation, and repair of the primary system. The Chief may require outside containment areas to be covered with a roof or canopy for protection from the environment. 020918 ci 0044177 18 15.04.218 Section 7902.1.7,.2 amended - Underground tanks. Section 7902.1.7.2 of the .......... Callfornla Fire code is amended to read as follows: 7902.1.7,2 Underground tanks. Underground storage tanks for flammable and combustible liquids shall be installed, maintained, operated and closed in accordance with Article 79 and Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16 of the California Code of Regulations. Where provisions conflict, the more restrictive requirement shall apply. 15.04.220 Subsection temporarily out of service. 7902.1.7.2.1 amended -~ Tanks Section 7902.1.7 2.1 of the Uniform California Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 7902.1.7.2.1 Tanks temporarily out of service.. Underground tanks temporarily out of service shall have the~ fill line, gage opening, vapor return and pump connection secured against tampering. Vent lines shall remain open and be maintained in accordance with Sections 7902.1.-i-~13 and 7902.2.6. Environmental monitoring required by this article or other laws shall continue. 15.04.225 Section 7902.1.7.2.6 safeguarded tanks back in service. added Placing Section 7902.1.7.2.6 of the T~;~-~ ...........’’allforn~a Fire Code is I added to read as follows: 7902.1.7.2.6 Placing safeguarded tanks back in service. Tanks which are to be placed back in service shall be tested in a manner approved by the chief. Environmental samples shall be taken from approved locations and the analytical reports provided, to the Fire Chief. 15.04.226 Section 7902.1.8.2.1 amended - General. Section 7902.1.8.2.1 of the California Fire Code is added to read as foliows: 7902.1.8.2.1 General. The design, fabrication and construction of tanks shall be in accordance with recognized good engineering practice and nationally 020918 el 0044177 1 9 recognized standards. Each tank shall bear a permanent nameplate or marking indicatinq the standard used as the basis of desiqn, fabrication and construction. See Article 90, Standards, a.3.1, a.3.2, a.3.3, a.3~4, a.3.5, a.4.8, u.l.5, ~u.l.7, u.l.13, and U.].I7. Protected aboveground tanks shall be listed and shall meet the requirements specified in UFC Standard 79-7 and UL 2085 and shall be labeled accordingly.¯ 15.04.244 Section 7902.2.2.1 amended aboveground tanks are prohibited. Locations where U California Fire Code isSection 7902 2 2 1 of the amended to read as follows: 7902.2.2.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I, II and III liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the City of Palo Alto. EXCEPTIONS: i. Class II and III liquids protected by an approved fire extinguishing system and all other provisions of this ¯ Code are met. 2. Class II and III liquids for emergency and standby power systems, in unprotected tanks with a capacity of ~4~660 gallons or less, or in protected tanks, as defined in Appendix II-F, with a capacity of 2,000 gallons or less, when all other provisions of this Code are met. 3. The chief may approve the storage of Class I liquids in aggregate quantities of 2;000 gallons or less, or Class II and III liquids in aggregate quantities of 6,000 gallons or less, in agricultural land use zones, and temporarily at construction sites, at earth moving projects, and other approved areas, prowided all other provisions of this Code are met. 15.04.246 refrigeration. Section 7902.5.9.5 added -Listed Section 7902.5.9.5 is added to the UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: 7902.5.9.5 Listed refrigeration. Refrigeration of flammable liquids shall be within appliances listed or 020918 c10044177 2 0 approved by a nationally recognized laboratory. If refrigeration is neededto prevent a hazardous condition the Fire Chief may require standby power or an equivalent safeguard. 15.04.248 Section 7902.6.8 amended - Leaking tanks. Secti’on 7902.6.8 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as~follows: 7902.6.8 Leaking tanks. Leaking tanks shall be promptly reported, emptied, and removed from the ground or abandoned in " accordance with Section 7902.1.7.4 or 7902.1.7.2.4, respectively. The Fire Chief may permit a double contained tank to be repaired by an approved method and may require recommendations from a qualified engineer. 15.04.261 Section 8001.1.1 amended - General. Section 8001.1.1 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code amended to read as follows: 8001.1.1 General. Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, dispensing, use, and handling of hazardous materials, regardless of quantity, and information needed by emergency response personne!shall be in accordance with Article 80. This article shall include those parts of Chapter 6.95 (commencing with Sec. 25500) and Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Sec. 25280) and Chapter 6.75 (commencing with Sec. 25299) of the Health and Safety Code which impose additional requirements or are more restrictive. 15.04.265 Section 8001.i.i.i added - General safety. Section 8001.1.1.1 is added to the UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: 8001.1.I.i General safety. The dispensing, mixing, handling, use or storing of hazardous materials shall be done in a manner so as not to increase the risk of an unauthorized release. In ~the absence of direct regulation by this code, other appropriate regulations, standards, laws, ordinances, or other nat~ionally recognized and accepted methods of good practice may be applied to define acceptable practices. In the event of conflicting authorities, the most restrictive shall apply. 020918 c10044177 21 15.04.267 management plan. Section 8001.3.2 amended - Hazardous materials Section 8001.3.2 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 8001~3.2 Hazardous materials management plan. When required by the chief, each application for a permit shall include a hazardous materials management plan (HMMP). The location of the HMMP shall be posted adjacent to permits when an HMMP is provided. The HMMP shall include a facility site plan designating the following: Storage and use areas, o Maximum amount of each material stored or used in each area, o Range of container sizes~ Locations of emergency isolation and mitigation valves and devices, Product conveying piping containing liquids or gases, other than utility-owned fuel gas lines and low-pressure fuel gas lines, On and off positions of valves for valves which are of the self-indicating type, and Storage plan showing the intended storage arrangement,~ including the location and dimensions of aisles. The plans shall be legible and approximately to scale. Separate distribution systems are allowed to be shown 0n separate pages. The applicant may use a copy of an up to date Hazardous Materials Business Plan, which has been approved under Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.95, Sections 25500 through 25545, and the regulations adopted thereunder, t0 satisfy the requirements for an HMMP. 15.04~268 Inventory Statement. Section 8001.3.3 amended - Hazardous Materials 020918 el 0044177 2 2 Section 8001.3.3 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 8001.3.3 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. When required by the chief, owners or operators of storage/use facilities shall submit a hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS). The HMIS shall include the information required for a hazardous materials inventory statement prepared under Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.95, Sections 25500 through 25545, and Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 3. A hazardous materials!waste registration form may be submitted for materials below the threshold limit of Chapter 6.95, Sections 25500 through 25545, and Title 19, Division 2, _Chapter 3. 15.04.269 Section 8001.4.1 amended - General. Section 8001.4.1 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 8001.4.1 General. Containers, cylinders and tanks utilized for storage, dispensing, use or handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Section 8001.4. Underground storage tanks for hazardous materials shall be installed, maintained, operated and closed in accordance with Section 8001.4 and Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16 of the California Code of Regulations. Where provisions conflict, the more restrictive requirement shall apply. 15.04.271 construction. Section 8001.4.3.2 amended -Design and Section 8001.4.3.2 of the Unif©rmCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 8001.4.3o2 Design and construction. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related components used for hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the following: i. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related components shall be designed and fabricated from materials compatible with the materials to be contained and shall be of adequate strength and durability to withstand pressure, structural and seismic stress, and exposure to which they are subject, 020918 cl 0044177 2 3 2. Piping and tubing shall be identified in accordance with nationally recognized standards (see Article 90, Standard a.2.1) to indicate thematerial conveyed, 3. Emergency shutoff valves shall be identified and the location shall be clearly visible and indicated by means of a sign, 4~ Backflow-prevention or check valves shall be provided when the backflow Of hazardous materials could create a hazardous condition or cause the unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials, and 5. Spill control shall be provided for liquid hazardous materials, spill control includes but is not limited to double walled piping. 15.04.272 Section 8001.4.3.3 amended -Additional requirements for supply piping for health hazard materials. Section 8001.4.3.3 of the Uniform California Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 8001o4o303 Additional requirements for supply piping for health hazard materials. Supply piping and tubing for gases and liquids having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with UFC Standard 79-3 shall also be in. accordance with the following: i. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of highly toxic or toxic material shall have welded or brazed connections throughout unless an exhausted enclosure is provided if the material is a gas, or the piping is provided with a receptor for containment if the material is a liquid, 2.~ Piping and tubing shall not be located within corridors, within any portion of a means of egress required to be enclosed in fire-resistive construction or in concealed spaces in areas not classified as Group H Occupancies, 020918 c10044177 .EXCEPTION: Piping and tubing within the space defined by the walls of corridors and floor or roof above or in concealed space above other occupancies when installed in accordance with the Building Code as required for Group H, Division ~ OccupancicsSemiconductor Fabrication Facilities 24 classified as group H occupancies 307.11.~.2. 3. Where gases or liquids a~e carried in pressurized piping above 15 psig (103.4 kPa), excess flow control shall be provided. Where the plping originates from within a hazardous material storage room or area, the excess flow control shall be located within the storage room or area. Where the piping originates from a bulk source, the excess flow control shall be located as close to the bulk source as practical, and 4. Readily accessible manual or automatic remotely activated fail-safe emergency shutoff valves shall be installed on supply piping and tubing at the ~ollowing locations: 4.1 The point of use, and 4.2 The tank, cylinder or bulk source. 15.04.273 status of tanks. Section 8001.4.7.2 amended - Abandonment and Section 8001.4.7.2 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 8001.4.7.2 Abandornnent and status of tanks. Any stationary tank taken out of service shall be properly safeguarded or removed in accordance with Section 7902.1.7. 15.04..274 Section 8001.4.7.2.1 added - Disposal. Section.8001.4.7.2.1 is added to the California Fire. Code to read as follows: 8001.4.7.2.1 Disposal. Tanks shall be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Removed soils shall not be stockpiled on site for a period exceeding 30 days unless approval from the Chief has been obtained for a longer period of time. 15.04.~275 Section 8001.5.2.2 amended - Notification. Section 8001.5.2.2 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is I amended to read as follows: 020918 c10044177 2 5 8001.5.2.2 Notification. The chief shall be notified immediately when a release or unauthorized discharge escapes secondary containment, or is contained but presents a threat to health or property, or becomes reportable under state, federal or local regulations. 15.04.277 Section 8001.7 a~nended - Identification signs. Section 8001.7 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 8001.7 Identification signs. Visible hazard identification signs as specified in U.F.C. Standard 79-3 shall be placed at entrances to locations where~hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in quantities requiring a permit. Signs shall be provided at specific entrances designated by the chief. EXCEPTION: The chief may waive this requirement in special cases when consistent with safety if the owner or operator has submitted a hazardous materials management plan and hazardous materials inventory ¯ statement. See Sections 8001.3.2 and 8001.3.3. Individual containers, cartons, packages, piping, gas~ cabinets, equipment, or rooms shall be conspicuously marked or labeled in accordance with the ~departments labeling guideline or in accordance with nationally recognized standards. See also Section 8003.1.2. Product ’conveying ducts for venting hazardous materials operations shall be labeled with the hazard class of the material being vented and the direction of flow. 15.04.279 Section 8001.11.8 ~mended -Separation of incompatible materials. Section 8001.11.8 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 8001.11.8 Separation of incompatible ¯materials. Incompatible hazardous materials ~in storage and Storage of materials incompatible with materials in use shall be separated. Separation by hazard class is appropriate unless otherwise approved by the chief or in following nationally recognized standards. 020918 el 0044177 Separation ~hall be accomplished by: 26 I. Segregating incompatible hazardous materials by a ~distance of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) and an independent containment system, or secondary containment, 2. Isolating incompatible hazardous materials by a noncombustible partition extending not less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) above and to the sides of the stored material, 3. Storing liquid and solid materials in hazardous materials storage cabinets. (See Section 8003.1.10), or 4. Storing compressed gases in gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures in accordance with Sections 8003 3.1.3.2 and 8003.3.1.3.3. Materials which are incompatible shall not be within the same cabinet or exhausted enclosure. 15.04.281 Section 8001.11.10 added Monitoring. Section 8001.11.10 is added to the UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: 8001..11.10 Monitoring. Monitoring of storage/use systems of liquid and solid hazardous materials shall be provided on a regular or continuous basis. The monitoring system and its frequency shall be included-in the Business Plan if otherwise required or shall be in writing for approval by the chief. Monitoring methods may include but are not limited to the following: i. Visual inspection, no less than monthly. (requlres trained personnel and documentation). 2. Continuous leak detection and alarm system. 3. Any system which will provide continuous, reliable monitoring of the primary container(s) capable of alerting occupants to an alarm or trouble condition; all systems are subject to approval by the chief. merits. 15.04.282 Section 8001.11.11 amended-Contairnnent require- Section 8001.11.11 is added to the T~;~ ’’........... allfornla Fire Code to read as follows: 020918 cl 0044177 27 8001.11.11 Contairmaent requirements. A containment system shall be required for al! hazardous materials which are liquids or solids at normal temperature and pressure (NTP). Construction shall be substantial, capable of safely and securely containing a sudden release without discharge. Design criteria shall be performance oriented and constructed of compatible materials to resist degradation " and provide structural and functional integrity for a period of time reasonably necessary to ensure detection, mitigation, and repair of the primary system. The Chief may require outside containment areas to be covered with a roof or canopy for protection from the environment. 15.04.283 Section 8001.12.1.1 added - Facility transport. Section 8001.10.1.1 is added to the UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: 8001o12.1.1 Facility transport. When. hazardous materials are in transport in or about a facility, they shall remain in the travel path only for the time reasonably necessary to effect the transfer. 15.04.284 Section 8001.12.1.2 added - Transport safety. is added to the ~e64-er~m-California Fire8001.12.1.2 Code to read as follows: 8001.12.1.2 Transport safety. Movement of hazardous materials in or about a facility shall be done in a manner which will not substantially increase the risk of unauthorized release. Hazardous materials shall be accompanied by a trained (pursuant to Sec. 8001.1.9.11.1) person when in transit to their use or storage point. 15.04.285 Section storage/use system closure. Section 8001.13 of amended to read as follows: 8001.13 axaended -Facility and the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is 8001.13 Facility and storage/use system closure. 8001.13.1 Temporarily out-of-service facilities and storage/use systems. Facilities which are temporarily out 020918 c10044177 2 8 of service shall continue to maintain a permit monitored and inspected. and be 8001.13.2 Permanently out-of-service facilities and storage/use systems. Facilities for which a permit is not kept current or is not monitored and inspected ona regular basis shall be deemed to be permanently out of service and shall be closed in accordance with Section 8001.13.3. 8001.13o3 Plan. The permit holder or applicant shall submit a plan to the fire department to terminate storage, dispensing, handling or use of hazardous materials at least 30 days prior to facility or storage/use system closure. The plan shall demonstrate that hazardous materials which were stored, dispensed, handled or used in the facility have been transported, disposed of or reused in a manner that eliminates the need for further maintenance and any threat to public health and safety. Such plan shall be submitted in accordance with Section 8001.3.1. 15.04.286 Section 8001.14.3.3 amended - Height. Section 8001 14.3.3 of the T~;~............. allfornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 8001.14.3.3 Height. Display height shall not exceed .6 feet (1829 mm). Storage shall not exceed six (6) feet in areas open to the public unless such storage is seismically secure to prevent any unsafe movement in the event of a major earthquake. 15.04.288 temperature. Section 8.001.16.1.1 added Limit controls, Section 8001.16.1.1 is added to the UniformCalifornia Fire Code to read as follows: 8001.16.1.1 Temperature. Process tanks and equipment which involve temperature control of the material shall be provided with limit controls to maintain the temperature within a safe range. Redundant temperature control equipment which will operate upon failure of-the primary temperature control shall be provided if the system is within combustible construction or if the ventilation system is of combustible construction. Manually activated reset may be required. 020918 c10044177 2 9 15.04.294 Section 8003.1.3.2 amended - Spill control for hazardous materials liquids. Section 8003.1.3.2 of the Uniform California Fire Code is amended to read as followsi 8003.1.3.2 Spill ,control for hazardous materials liquids. Rooms, buildings or areas used for the storage of hazardous materials liquids shall be provided with spill control to prevent the flow of liquids to adjoining areas. Floors in indoor locations and similar surfaces in outdoor locations shall be constructed to contain a spill from the largest single vessel by one of the following methods: I. Liquid-tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations, 2. Liquid-tight floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations provided with liquid-tight raised or recessed sills or dikes, or 3. Sumps and collection systems. Except for surfacing, the floors, sills, dikes, sumps and collection systems shall be constructed of noncombustible material, and the liquid-tight seal shall be compatible with the material stored. When liquid-tight sills or dikes are provided, they are not required at perimeter openings which are provided with an open-grate trench across the opening that connects to an approved collection system. 15.04.296 Section 8003.1.3.3 a~nended -Secondary contairmaent for hazardous materials liquids and solids. Section 8003.1.3.3 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 8003.1.3.3 Secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids and solids. Buildings, rooms or areas used for the storage of hazardous materials liquids or solids shall be provided with secondary containment in accordance with this section. The building, room or area shall contain or drain the hazardous materials and fire-protection water through the use of one of the following methods: 020918 c10044177 3 0 I. Liquid-tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations, 2. Liquid-tight floors in indoor locations or similar areas in~ outdoor locations provided, with liquid-tight raised or recessed sills or dikes, 3.Sumps and collection systems, or 4.Drainage systems leading to an approved location. Incompatible materials shall be separated from each other in the secondary containment system. Secondary containment for indoor storage areas shall be designed to contaln a spill from the largest vessel plus the design flow volume of fire-protection water calculated to discharge from the fire-extinguishing system over the m~nimum required system design area or area of the room or area in which the storage is located, whichever is smaller, for a period of 20 minutes. Secondary containment for outdoor storage areas shall be designed to contain a spill from the largest individual vessel. If the area ~s open to rainfall, secondary containment shall be designed to include the volume of a 24-hour rainfall as determined by a 25-year storm and provisions shall be made to drain accumulations of groundwater and rainwater. A monitoring method shall be provided to detect hazardous materials in the secondary containment system. The monitoring method is allowed to be visual inspection of the primary or secondary containment, or other approved means. Where secondary containment is subject to the intrusion of water, a monitoring method for detecting water shall be provided. When monitoring devices are provided, they shall be connected to distinct visual or audibl.e alarms~ Drainage systems shall be in accordance with the Plumbing Code and the following: i.The slope of floorsin indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations to drains shall not be less than 1 percent, 020918 c10044177 31 2.Drains from indoor storage areas shall be sized to carry the volume of the fire-protection water as determined by the design density discharged from the automatic fire-extinguishing system over the m±nimum required system.design area or area of the room or area in which the storage is located, whichever is smaller, .3.Drains from outdoor storage areas shall be sized to carry the volume of the fire flow and the volume of a 24-hour rainfall as determined by a 25-year storm, 4. Materials of construction for drainage systems shall be compatible with the materials stored, 5. . Incompatible materials shall be separated from each other in the drainage system, and 6. Drains shall terminate in an approved location away from buildings, valves, means of egress, fire access roadways, adjoining property and storm drains. 15.04.298 Table 8003.1-A deleted -REQUIRED SECONDARY CONTAINMENT - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS STORAGE. ........... allfornla Fire Code isTable 8003.1-A of the TT~;~’’ deleted. 15.04.300. Systems Section 8003.3.1.3.5.1 amended ~- Treatment Section 8003.3.1.3.5.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to delete the exceptions and read as follows: 8003.3.1.3.5.1 General. Treatment systems shall be utilized to handle the accidental release of gas. Treatment systems.shall be utilized to process all exhaust.ventilation to be discharged from gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms. ’ippValvc ~,.~ncts ~nl bc cqu cd ".-~ ~4~ outlet plu~s or caps. ~t ........~ have han .... securcd to .......~ ........~ 020918 c10044177 32 15.04.320 Section 8004.2.2.5 amended- Spill control and secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. Section 8004.2.2.5 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 8004.2.2.5 Spill control and secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. 8004.2.2.5.1 Spill control for hazardous materials liquids. Buildings, rooms or areas where hazardous materials liquids are dispensed into vessels or used in open systems shall be provided with spill control in accordance with Section 8003.1.3.2. 8004.2.2.5.2 Secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. Buildings, rooms or areas where hazardous materials liquidsare dispensed or used in open systems shall be provided with secondary ~ontainment in accordande with Section 8003.1.3.3. 15o.04.322 Section 8004.2.3.6 amended - Spill control and secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. Section 8004.2..3.6 of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is I amended to read as follows: 8004.2.3.6 Spill control and secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. 8004.2.3.6.1 Spill control for hazardous materials liquids. Buildings, rooms or areas where hazardous materials liquids are used shall be provided with spill control in accordance with Section 8003.1.3.2. 8004.2.3.6.2 Secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. Buildings, rooms or areas where hazardous materials liquids are used in vessels or systems shall be provided with secondary containment in accordance with Section 8003.1.3.3. 15.04.326 Section 800{.3.38004.3.3 amended -Spill control and secondary contairmaent for hazardous materials liquids. 020918 el 0044177 3 3 Section 8004.3,48004,3,3 of the Uniform California Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 8004.3.43.3 Spill control and secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. 8004.3.43.3.1 Open systems. 8004.3.43.3.1.1 Spill control for hazardous materials liquids, Outdoor areas where hazardous materials liquids are dispensed or used in open systems shall be provided with spill control in accordance with Section 8003,1,3,2, 8004.3.43.1.2 Secondary contairnnent for hazardous materials liquids, Outdoor areas where hazardous materials liquids are dispensed or used in open systems shall be provided with secondary containment in accordance with Section 8003,1.3,3, 8004.3.43.2 Closed systems. 8004.3.43.2.1 Spill control for hazardous materials liquids. Outdoor areas where hazardous materials liquids are used in. closed systems shall be provided with spill control in accordance with Section 8003.1,3.2. 8004.3.43.2.2 Secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. Outdoor areas where hazardous materials liquids are dispensed or used in closed systems shall be provided with secondary containment in accordance with Section 8003.1.3.3. 15.04.340 Table 8004.2-A deleted -REQUIRED SECONDARY CONTAINMENT - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS USE. Table 8004,2-A of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is deleted. 15.04.342 Section 8204.2 amended. -Maximum capacity within established limits. Section 8204 2 of the Uni....... California Fire Code is amended to read: 8204.2 Storage and use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is prohibited within the City limits of Palo Alto where natural gas mains exist. 020918 c10044177 3 4 EXCEPTION: The Fire Chief may permit the use of LPG for the following purposes and in the following manner: (i) A single tank of no more than 500-gallon (1892 L) water capacity in connection with portable equipment or devices which are approved for use with LPG. (2) As an emergency standby fuel supply for critical industrial, medical or research equipment. (3) A single tank of no more than 2000-gallon (7570 L) water capacity used in vehicle servicing operations installed in accordance with applicable safety standards. The storage of LPG shall conform to the provisions of applicable state and local Codes and ordinances. 15.04o343 Article 94=97 added - Regulation of facilities where materials which are or may become toxic gases are found. Article 9-~ is added to the r~ .......alifornia Fire Code to read as follows: ARTICLE 9~7 TOXIC GASES REGULATION OF FACILITIES WHICH ARE OR MAY BECOME SECTION 9-~9701 GENERAL 94=9701.1 Scope (a) This article applies to all new and existing facilities where regulated materials subject to this article are present. (b) It is intended that this article supplement, and be used in conjunction with, other sections of this chapter and with the Building Code. (c) In the event of conflicting or overlapplng regulatory provisions within Title 15, "Fire Prevention," of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Title 16, "Building Regulations," of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and this article, the more stringent .requirement shall prevail. (d) In the event of conflicting or overlapping regulatory provisions with a federal law or state law or regulation, unless the application of this article is 020918 c10044177 35 expressly preempted by an Act of Congress or enactment of the state legislature, the more stringent requirement shall be deemed to apply. (e) This article shall not apply to the registration and application of pesticides since this is preempted by an Act of Congress. Handling and storage of pesticide cylinders, however, shall comply with all requirements of this article. @-~9701.2 Definitions. 9~9701.2.1 General. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words and phrases in this article shall have the meanings set forth in this section and shall govern the construction of this article. For words and phrases not defined in this chapter, the definitions set forth of Titles 15 and 16 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code shall control. 04=9701.2.2 Limited application. For the purpose of this article, certain terms and words are defined as follows: CLASS I MATERIAL is a material that has a median lethal concentration (LCs0) in air of 200 parts per million or less.by volume of gas or vapor, or 2 milligrams per liter or less of mist, fume or dust, when administered by continuous inhalation for an hour, or less if death occurs within one hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams each. CLASS II MATERIAL is a material that has a median lethal concentration (LCs0) in air more than 200 parts per million but not more than 3,000 parts per million by volume of gas or vapor, or more than 2 milligrams per liter but not more than 30 milligrams per liter of mist, fume or dust, when administered by continuous inhalation for an hour, or less if death occurs within one hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams each. CLASS III MATERIAL is a material that has a median lethal concentration (LCs0) in air more than 3,000 parts per million but not more than 5,000 parts per million by volume of gas or vapor, or more than 30 milligrams per liter but not more than 50 milligrams per liter of mist, fume or dust, when administered by continuous inhalation 020918 cl 0044177 3 6 for an hour, or less if death occurs within~one hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams each. CONTROLS are a means to regulate materials so as to prevent unauthorized discharges. CONTROL AREA means a space within a building where regulated materials may be stored, handled, dispensed or used. A control-area is an area formed by one or more of the following: i. An occupancy separation with a minimum one-hour fire.resistive rating, or 2. The exterior wall, roof or foundation of the building. A maximum of four control areas shall be permitted within a building except buildings or portions of buildings used for retail sales, which shall have a maximum of two control areas. EXCESS FLOW CONTROL means a fail-safe system designed to shut off flow due to rupture in pressurized piping systems. EXTERIOR STORAGE means a storage area enclosed by no more than two (2) contiguous walls. FACILITY means any building, structure, installation, equipment, pipe, container, site, area, appurtenant structure, .or surrounding land area where regulated materials are stored, used, dispensed, handled, placed or otherwise have come to be located. FIRE CODE means Title 15, "Fire Prevention,’{ of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) means a concentration of airborne contaminants, normally expressed in parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per cubic meter, which represents the maximum level from which one could escape within thirty (30) minutes without any escape-impairing systems or irreversible health effects. This level is established by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) . If adequate data do not exist for precise establishment of IDLH data, an independent certified industrial hygienist, industrial toxicologist or appropriate regulatory agency shall make such determination : 020918 c10044177 3 7 INERT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS means materials which under reasonably foreseeable conditions will not degrade or react upon contact with the regulated materials to be contained. LETHAL CONCENTRATION (LCs0) means the median lethal concentration level, at which 50 percent of appropriate test animals die when exposed by inhalation for a scientifically appropriate spec±fied time period. For the purposes of this article, LC~0 values for a particular regulated material~ shall be those established by the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.). If D.O.T. has not established an LCs0 value for a particular regulated material, the LCs0 value established by the Compressed Gas Association (CGA)shall be used. If neither D.O.T nor CGA has established an LCs0 value for a particular r~gulated material, the Fire Chief or his designee may use LCs0 values from other available scientific sources. LETHAL CONCENTRATION LOW (LCLo) means the lowest concentration of a chemical at which some test animals died following inhalation exposure. LETHAL DOSE MEDIAN (LDs0) means the dose at which 50 percent of test animals die following exposure. The lethal dose is given in milligrams per kilogram of body weight of the test animals. LETHAL DOSE LOW (LDLo) means the lowest dose of a chemical at which some test animalsdied following exposure~ MAXIMUM THRESHOLD QUANTITY (Max, ToQ.) means the maximum quantity of a Class II or Class III regulated material which may be stored in a single vessel before a stricter category of regulation is required by this article. Max. T.Q. is determined by the following equation: Max. T.Q. (ibs.) = LC~o (ppm) X 2 For the purpose of calculating~the Max. T.Q., storage tank, cylinder and piping systems which can be isolated in a manner approved by the Fire Chief or his designee may be designated as a separate storage vessel. MINIM-u-M THRESHHOLD QUANTITY (Min. To Q. ) means the aggregate quantity of a single regulated material in a control area which, due to the minimal aggregate quantities present, need only comply with specific control 020918 el 0044177 3 8 requirements established in sections 9-~9702 and 94:9708 of this article, and not with the specific requirements for Class I, II, or III regulated materials. Min. T.Q. for mixtures shall be based on the aggregate welght (in pounds) of the regulated components. For all regulated materials: Min. T.Q. = 2 ibs. or less. ~Minimum threshold quantity controls are set forth in section 9-~9708 of this article. PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL) means the maximum permitted eight-hour time-weighted average concentration of an airborne contaminant. The maximum permitted time-weighted average exposures are set forth in 29 CFR 1910.1000, as it may be amended from time to time. PERSON means an individual, trust, firm, joint stock company, corporation, partnership, association or other business entity, city, county, district, the state, any department or agency thereof, or the United States, to the extent authorized by law. PORTABLE TANK means any packaging over sixty (60) U.S. gallons capacity and deslgned primarily to be loaded into or on or temporarily attached to a transport vehicle or ship, and equipped with skids, mounting or accessories to facilitate handling of the tank by mechanical means. It does not include any cylinder having more than one thousand (I,000) pounds water capacity, cargo tank, tank car tank or trailers carrying cylinders of over one thousand (i,000) pounds water capacity. REGULATED MATERIALS means all materials, regardless of form (i.e., liquid, solid or gas) which meet the criteria established by subsection 91.201(b) 9702.2, below. RESPONSIBLE PERSONS (OR PERSONS RESPONSIBLE) means permittees under this article, owners, managers and persons responsible for the day-to-day operation.of any facility subject to this article. STATIONARY TANK means any packaging designed primarily for stationary installations not intended for loading, unloading, transport or attachment to h transport vehicle as part of its normal operation in the process of use. It 020918 c10044177 39 does not include cylinders having less than one thousand (I,000) pounds water capacity. UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE means releasing, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping or disposing a regulated material into the environment, including any sewer, storm drain, ditch, drainage canal, lake, river or tidal waterway, surface water, ground water; land surface, sidewalk, street or highway, subsurface strata, or ambient air, except: (i) A "Federally Permitted Release," as that term is defined in Section I01 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 9602(10), or pursuant to a permit of the Bay ~Area Air Quality Management District, or waste discharge requirements of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board or local wastewater pretreatment requirements for publicly owned treatment works; or (ii) The normal application of materials used in weed abatement, erosion control, soil amendment or similar application when used in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions or nationally recognized standards. SECTION 9-~9702 - GENERAL PROVISIONS 9-~9702oI General° This article governs the storage, dispensing, use and handling of regulated materials. To the extent that the application of this article to the registration and use of pesticides is preempted by an express provision of an Act of Congress or a statute adopted by the state legislature, this article does not apply. The provisions of Division II apply to all regulated materials, including Class I, Class II, Class III and minimum threshold quantities of regulated materials. 9-~9702~2 Regulated Materials. "Regulated Materials," including but not limited to, gases, are those materials which meet the following criteria: I. The material fall under the definition of Class I~ Class II or Class II~ materials as defined in this article; and 020918 c10044177 4 0 2. The material meets either of the following criteria: (i) It is shipped in compressed gas cylinders, and the material is or becomes or acts as a gas upon release at normal temperature and pressure, IF and 760 mm Hg) or; (ii) The material is used or handled as a gas, whether or not the material meets the definition of a compressed gas in Article 2 of this Code or 49CFR Sec. 173.300(a) Materials which meet the foregoing criteria are subject to the provisions of this article unless exempted by the Fire Chief or his designee ~based upon scientific evidence provided by a toxicologist or other professional acceptable to the City. @-~9702.3 General Obligation. No person shall cause, suffer or permit the storage, handling< use, or dispensing. of materials regulated by this ~article: i. In a manner which is contrary to a provision of this article or any other federal, state or local statute, code, ordinance, rule, regulation or standard of performance relating to materials subject to this article; or 2. In a manner which causes an unauthorized discharge or which poses a significant risk of such unauthorized discharge. A person responsible for a facility shall, as soon as he or she has knowledge of an unauthorized discharge from or at such facility, immediately notify the Fire Chief of such discharge. ~ 94=9702.4 Permits. No person shall store, dispense, use or handle any regulated material in excess of an exempt amount at a facility unless a compliance plan has been submitted to the Fire Chief and a permit for the facility has been issued pursuant to this article. The specific requirements for obtaining a permit s~all be established by the Fire Chief in accordance with the provisions of Article 1 of the Fire Code. The Fire Chief may charge a fee or fees in connection with the filing of a compliance plan and the issuance of a Permit, in accordance with the Municipal Fee Schedule. 020918 el 0044177 4 1 @-19702.5 Closure. It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon, remove, or close a facility or other area regulated by this article until a closure plan has been submitted to and approved by the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief may charge a fee or fees for reviewing and processing a closure plan in accordance with the Municipal Fee Schedule. 94=9702.5.1 Closure Plan. A closure plan shall be submitted by a responsible person to the Fire Chief at least 30 days prior to facility closure. The closure plan shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief that regulated materials which are or have been stored, dispensed, handled or used in the facility will be transported, disposed of or reused in a manner consistent. with public health and safety. The Fire Chief may waive all or part of the 30 day period upon a finding of good cause. 9-~9702.6 Seismic Protection. Persons responsible for a facility with one or more stationary tanks and piping systems used for regulated materials shall cause such tanks and piping systems to be seismically braced in accordance with the provisions of Title 16. 9-~9702.7 Security. Responsible persons shall cause facilities where materials subject to this article are stored, handled, dispensed or used to be secured against unauthorized entry. ~9702.8 Breathing Apparatus. In order to provide for immediate initial on-scene response in the event of an unauthorized discharge and to provide on-scene assistance to fire fighters and other emergency response personnel, persons responsible for any facility where Class I or corrosive regulated materials are present shall provide a minimum of two self-contained breathing apparatus. When self-contained breathing apparatus would be inadequate protection due to the nature of the gases present, other appropriate protective equipment shall be provided. The breathing apparatus or other protective equipment shall be suitable for use with the material present and shall be in a conspicuously marked place immediately near the area where the materials are present in a location that provides safety for those expected to don the apparatus. A "location that provides safety" is one which is not likely to be immediately affected by the release of a regulated material. 020918 c10044177 4 2 ~9_~702o9 Incompatible Materials. Responsible persons shall cause incompatible classes of regulated materials to be separated, and shall cause regulated materials to be separated from other incompatible hazardous materials as listed in Table ~I-04~5102-C of the Fire Code. Separation shall be maintained by means of one-hour fire resistive construction, or by the use of separate gas cabinets. Construction materials shall be compatible with the toxic gases they serve. Compatibility of construction materials shall be based on nationally recognized standards such as the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) . 0-~9702oI0 Leak Testing. Responsible persons shall cause containers of regulated materials to be tested for leaks immediately upon delivery, and again immediately prior to departure of such containers from facilities. Testing shall be approved by the Fire Chief in accordance with appropriate nationally recognized industry standards and practices, if any. Appropriate remedial actions shall be immediately undertaken when leaks are detected. 9~9702.11 Protective Plugs/Capso Responsible persons shall cause the protective plugs and caps of regulated materials to be in place at all times unless and until the materials are properly placed into use. 9-~9702.12 Emergency Response Plans° If the preparation of an emergency response plan for the facility is not required by any other law, responsible persons shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, and filed with the Fire Chief, a written emergency response plan. If the preparation of an emergency, response plan is required by any other law, a responsible person shall file a copy of the plan with the Fire Chief. 94=9702o13 Emergency Response Teax~o If not required to do so by another law, a person responsible for a facility subject to this article shall designate] or cause to be designated, an on-site emergency response team which shall be composed of an adequate number of trained, responsible persons, and which shall serve as liaison to the fire department. Emergency response team members shall ascertain all on-site locations where regulated materials are stored, handled and used, shall become familiar with the emergency 020918 cl 0044177 43 response plan, and the chemical nature of such regulated material, shall act as facility liaison to the Fire Department and shall be prepared to respond in an emergency. 9-~9702.14 Emergency Drills. Responsible persons shall cause emergency drills of each on-site emergency response team to be conducted not less frequently than once every three months. Records of drills conducted shall be maintained at the facility for three years and shall be made available for inspection upon request by the Fire Chief. 9-~9702.15 Annual Maintenance.~ Responsible persons shall cause all safety control systems at a facility to be tested not less frequently than annually and maintained in good working condition. Maintenance and testing shall be performed by persons qualified to perform the maintenance and tests. Maintenance records and certifications shall be available to the Fire Chief upon inspection or request. 9-~9702.16 Flow Limiting Orifices and Devices for Class I materials. All containers of materials other than lecture bottles classified as Class I regulated materials and having a vapor pressure exceeding 29.psia, shall be equipped with a flow-restricting orifice, when commercially available. If a fiow-restricting orifice is not available, the container shall be used with a flow-limiting device. All flow- limiting devices shall be part of the valve assembly and visible to the eye when~possible; otherwise, they shall be installed as close as possible to the cylinder source. 9-2=9702.17 Fire Extinguishing Systems. Except as hereinafter provided, responsible persons shall cause all interior and exterior use areas and interior storage areas and storage buildings to be protected by automatic sprinkler systems. 9-~9702.17.1 Design. The design of the sprinkler systems shall be not less than that required under the most current edition of NFPA 13 for Ordinary Hazard Group 2 with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet. Where the materials or storage arrangement require a higher level of 020918 c10044177 4 4 sprinkler system protection in accordance with nationally recognized standards, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be provided. If the chemical properties of the regulated materials are such that the materials will be incompatible with the use of a sprinkler system, the Fire Chief may require alternative forms of fire protection. SECTION 9-~9703 CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS 94=9703.1 General. Regulated materials shall be classified as Class I, Class II, Class III or Min. T.Q. materials as defined in section 94:9701. 9-~9_~703.2 Exempt Amounts. Except as provided in section 94:9703.2.1 below, any single material which would otherwise be regulated is exempt from regulation under this article if: i. The aggregate quantity of any single material in a control area does not exceed the Min. T.Q.; and 2. The aggregate quantity of all regulated materials in a control area or exterior storage does not exceed the exempt amounts specified in Article 80 of the currently adopted edition of the California Fire Code; and (a) The quantity of the material in a single vessel does not exceed 1 pound; or (b) The concentration of material in the vessel is less than the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for each constituent. 9-~9_~703.2.1 Requirements for Class I materials of any~ amount. Notwithstanding the exemption in subsection (i), above, no Class I material, regardless of the amount thereof, is exempt from the provisions relating to "flow limiting devices," set forth in section 9-~9702.16 nor from the provisions relating to "fire extinguishing systems," set forth in section 9-}9702.17. 9~:9~703.3 Calculations for Determining the Class of Mixtures. 4~3:9~703.3.1 Mixtures containing a single regulated material. The LCs0 value for mixtures containing regulated materials shall be calculated using the following formula: 020918 c10044177 4 5 LCs0 of Gas Mixture (ppm) =1 (molar fraction of toxic component)/(ppm LCs0 of toxic component) 9-3:9703.3.1 Mixtures containing more than one regulated material. If more than one toxic component is present, ~the LCs0 value shall be calculated using the following formula: 1 LCs0 of Gas Mixture (ppm) : n 3 [ (fi) / (LCs0i) ] i =i where fi is the mole fraction of the ith toxic component of the gas mixture and LCs0i is the LCs0 of the ith toxic component of the gas mixture. SECTION 9-~9704 - SPECIFIC PROVISIONS 9-~9704.1 General. The specific provisions required by this art-~cle shall be in addition to those requirements specified in other articles of the Fire Code. The requirements for the use or indoor storage of regulated. materials shall be cumulative as the hazard class of regulated material increases, in accordance with the following table: HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS AND CONTROLS HAZARD HAZARD CONTROLS CLASSIFICATION Class I Class II Class III Minimum Threshold Includes Class I (section 9-3:9705), Class II (section 9-~9706), Class III (section 94:9707), Minimum Threshold Quantity (section 94:9__708) and Exempt Amount Controlsand the General Provisions in section 9-~9702 Includes Class II (section 9-~9706), Class III (section 9-~9707), M~-~imum Threshold Quantity (section 9:~9__708) and Exempt Amount Controls and the General Provisions in section 9a=9702. Includes Class III (section 9-~9707), Minimum Threshold Quantity (section 9-~9708) and Exempt Amount Controls and the General Provisions in section 94:9702 Includes Minimum Threshold Quantity (section 9-~9708) and Exempt Amount Controls and the General Provisions in section 9-~9702 020918 c10044177 4 t5 Exempt Amounts Other Applicable Statutes, Codes, Ordinances, see also section 9-~9703 Exterior storage of regulated materials is covered by section 94:9709. 94=9704.2 Nationally recognized standards. All control equipment for materials regulated by this article shall meet appropriate nationally recognized standards, if~any, approved by the Fire Chief or his designee. 9-~9704.3 Gases which hydrolyze or decompose. Halogenated, non-carbon based gases may hydrolyze to their base mineral acid upon contact with moisture. Therefore, the monitoring and compatibility requirements of this article shall apply to their decomposition products. SECTION ~9705 -CLASS I CONTROLS 9-19705.1 Requirements applicable to Class I materials. Persons responsible for any facility where Class I materials are present shall comply with all of the’ requirements of this section and with sections 94:9702, 9-~9706, 9-~9707, and 94:9708 of this article. ~-19705.2 Piping. Piping for Class I materials shall be designe~-and fabricated from materials compatible with the material to be contained. Piping shall be of strength and durability sufficient to withstand the pressure, structural, andseismic stress and exposure to which it may be subjected, as required by Title 16, "Building Regulations," of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. 94=9705.2.1__ Secondary containment. Secondary containment shall be provided for. piping for Class I materials. The secondary containment shall be capable of directing a sudden release into an approved discharge treatment system, and shall be monitored continually with a continuous gas monitoring system approved by the Fire Chief. Secondary containment includes, but is not limited to, double walled piping. EXCEPTION: The chief may waive the requirement for secondary containment for piping under sub-atmospheric conditions if the piping is equipped with an alarm and cylinder fail-safe-to-close valve activated by a loss of vacuum. 9-~9705.3__ Automatic Shut-off.. An automatic shutoff valve which is of a "fail-safe to close" design shall be provided. Each of the following shall activate automatic shut-off: 020918 c10044177 4 7 l..Gas detection at PEL in occupiable areas; at 1/2 IDLH (or 0.05 LCs0 if no established IDLH) in unoccupiable areas. 2. Manual activation of emergency shutoff, from remote locations. 3. Failure of emergency power. 4. Seismic activity, upon a seismic event within 5 seconds of horizontal semisoidal oscillation having a peak acceleration of .3g (= 2.94m/sec2) and a period of .4 seconds. 5. Failure of primary containment. 6. Activation of manual fire alarm. 9-~9705o4 Emergency Control Station. Signals from emergency equipment shall be transmitted to an emergency control station which is continually staffed by trained personnel. SECTION 9-2=9706 - CLASS II CONTROLS. 9-~9706.1 Requirements applicable to Class II material-~. Persons responsible for any facility where Class II materials are present shall comply with all of the requirements of this section and with sections 94:9__~702, 94:9707, and 94:9708 of this article. 9~9706.2 Piping. Piping and tubing shall be installed in acco--~dance with appropriate nationally recognized standards, if any, approved by the Fire Chief, and shall have welded connections compatible with the regulated material throughout unless an exhausted enclosure is provided, 9-~9706.2.1 Nonferrous piping. Material which is not compatib-~e with ferrous piping may be installed in nonferrous piping approved by the Fire Chief. 9-~9706.2.2 Non-welded connections, Where connections other th--~n welded connections meet appropriate nationally recognized industry standards, if any, a person responsible for a facility may seek an exception from the Fire Chief, by filing a request for exception with the Fire Chief, which shall document the standards and reason for the exception. 9-~9706.3 Local Gas Shut-off. Manual activation control~--shall be provided at locations near the point of 020918 c10044177 4 8 use and near the source, as approved by the Fire Chief. Manually activated shut-off valves shall be of "fail safe to close" design. The Fire Chief may require additional Controls at other places, including, but not limited to, the entry to the building, the area in the building where regulated materials are stored or used, and emergency control stations. 9-~9706o4 Emergency Power. Emergency power shall be provided for: o Exhaust ventilation, including the power supply for treatment systems. Gas-detection systems. o Emergency alarm systems. Temperature-control systems which comply with the Fire Code. 94:9706.5 Excess Flow Control° Portable tanks and cylinders shall, be provided with excess flow control. Excess flow control shall be permanently marked to indicate the maximum design flow rate. 0-~9706.6 Gas Detection. A continuous gas-detection system shall be provided to detect the presence of gas.at or below the permissible exposure limit in occupiable areas and at or below 1/2 IDLH (or 0.05 LCs0 if no established IDLH) in unoccupiable areas. The detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to continually staffed remote location to provide an immediate response to an alarm. The alarm shall be both visual and audible and shall be designed to provide warning both inside and outside of the storage, use or handling area. The audible alarm shall be distinct from all other on-site alarms. 9-~9706o7m Seismic Shutoff valves. A seismically activated valve meeting standards approved by the Fire Chief shall be provided for automatic shut off of regulated materials upon a seismic event within 5 seconds of horizontal semisoidal oscillation having a peak acceleration of .3g (= 2.94m/sec2) and a period of .4 seconds. 9-~9706.8 Class II Corrosives. Inert construction material-~ shall be used for the primary containment of Class II regulated materials which are corrosives. 020918c10044177 49 Alternatively, secondary containment shall be provided for Class II materials which are corrosives. 9-~9706.9 Emergency Alarms. When~materials regulatedby this arti--cle are transported through exit corridors or exit enclosures, there shall be an emergency telephone system or a local manual alarm station or a signaling device approved by the Fire Chief at not more than 150-foot intervals and at each exit doorway throughout the transport route. The signal shall be relayed to an approved central, proprietary or remote station service or a. constantly attended on-site location and shall also initiate a local audible alarm. SECTION 9-2=9707 -.CLASS III CONTROLS 94=9707.1 Requirements applicable to Class .III materials. Persons responsible for any facility where Class III materials are present shall comply with all of the requirements of this section and with sections 94=9702, and 94:9708 of this article. 94=9707.2 Piping, valves and fittings. Piping, valves, fittingS--and related components shall be designed and fabricated from materials compatible with the material to be contained. They shall have strength and durability sufficient to withstand the pressure, structural and seismic, and any other stress and exposure to which they may be subjected. 9-~9707.2.1 Expansion chambers. Expansion chambers shall be provided between valves whenever the regulated gas may be subjected to thermal expansion. Chambers shall be sized to provide protection for piping, valves and instrumentation and to accommodate the expansion of regulated materials. 9~9707.3 Signage. .Stationary above-ground tanks shall be placa-~ded with hazard identification signs as specified in Fire Code Standard No. 79-3, for the specific material contained. Signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted in indoor storage, use and handling areas and within 25 feet of outdoor storage, use and handling areas. Signs shall not be obscured or removed. Signs shall be in English and such other languages may be appropriate, as determined by the Fire Chief. Signs shall be durable. 020918 c10044177 5 0 The size, color and lettering shall be in conformance with nationally recognized standards determined by the Fire Chief to be applicable to the regulated material. 94=9707.4 Inert Gas Purge System. Gas systems for regulated materials shall be provided with individually dedicated inert gas purge systems (e.g., nitrogen, helium, argon and neon). SECTION 9-~9708 - MINIMUM THRESHOLD QUANTITY CONTROLS 9~9708.1 Requirements applicable to Minimum Threshold Quantity materials. Persons responsible for any facility where Class II materials are present shall comply with all of the requirements of this section and with sections 9-~9702, 94:9707, and 9-~9708 of this article. Responsible persons shall cause materials which do noz exceed the Minimum.Threshold Quantity to be provided with the controls specified in this section (e) and in section 9-~9702 of this article. 9-~9708.2 Exhaust Ventilation. Storage of cylinders shall be within ventilated gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or within a ventilated separate gas storage room as defined in the Fire Code. Storage of portable and stationary tanks shall be within a separate ventilated room without other occupancy or use. If gas cabinets are provided, the room or area in which they are located shall have independent exhaust ventilation. Exhaust systems for gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and separate gas storage rooms shall be designed to handle the accidental release of gas. Such exhaust systems shall be capable of diluting, adsorbing, absorbing, neutralizing, burning or otherwise processing the entire contents of the single tank or cylinder of gas which presents the highest potential hazard. Systems utilized for such processing shall be designed as a treatment system, as described in section 9108.4. If a total containment system is utilized, the system shall be designed to handle the maximum anticipated pressure of release to the system when the system reaches equilibrium. 9-3=9708.3 Gas Cabinets. When gas cabinets are provided they shall be: 020918 cl 0044177 51 i. Operated at negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area. 2. Provided with self-closing limited access ports or fire-rated windows to give access to equipment controls. The average velocity of ventilation at the face of access ports or windows shall be not less than 200 feet per minute (fpm) with a minimum of 150 fpm at any other point of the access port or window. 3. Connected to a treatment system. 4. P~ovided with self-closing doors. 5. Constructed of steel with a thickness not less than 12-gauge. 9-~9708o4 Treatment systems. Treatment systems shall be utilize~- to process all exhaust ventilation to be discharged from gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or sgparate storage rooms. Treatment systems shall be designed to reduce the maximum allowable discharge concentration of the gas to one-half IDLH at the point of discharge to the atmosphere as specified in subsections 9-~9708.5 and 9-3=9708.6 below. When more than one gas may be emitted to the treatment system, the treatment system shall be designed to handle the worst case release based on the release rate, the quantity and the IDLH for all the gases stored or used. In the event that a revised IDLH is published, the city shall establish a new timetable for existing facilities to upgrade their treatment systems to meet the revised IDLH value. 9-~9708.5~Treatment system sizing. Treatment systems shall be sized to process the worst case release of each gas based on the maximum flow rate of release from the cylinder or tank utilized which presents the highest potential hazard. The entire contents of tanks and cylinders shall be considered. 94=9708.6 Stationary hanks. Stationary tanks shall be labeled---with the maximum rate of release for the gas contained based on any valves or fittings thgt are inserted directly into the tank. If multiple valves or fittings are provided, the maximum flow rate of release for the valve or fitting with the highest flow rate shall be indicated. If liquefied gases are in contact with any valve or fitting, the liquid flow rate shall be utilized for purposes of computation of 020918 c10044177 52 the maximum flow rate of release. All flow rates indicated on the label shall be converted to cubic feet per minute of gas at normal temperature and pressure. ~9708.7 Portable tanks and cylinders. For portable tanks and cylinders, the maximum flow rate of release shall be calculated based on assuming the total release from the cylinder or tank within the time specified in the Table below: Non-liquified Liquifled Container (Minutes)(Minutes) Cylinders 5 30 Portable Tanks 40 240 9-19708.7.1 Reduced flow valves. When portable tanks or cylinders are equipped with approved reduced flow valves, the worst case release will be determined by the maximum achievable flow from the valve as determined by the valve manufacturer or the gas supplier. Reduced flow and excess. flow valves shall be permanently marked to indicate the maximum design flow rate. Such markings shall indicate the flow rate for air under standard conditions. Lettering shall be ~" high, minimum, and be in contrast to the color is it printed upon 9-~9708.7.2 Manifolded cylinders. When cylinders are manifolded together, the maximum release rate shall be the sum of the release rates for all of the manifolded cylinders~. 9-~9708.8 Piping and controls. All primary piping for regulated materials shall pass a helium leak test of Ixl0-9 cubic centimeters/second where practical~ or other nationally recognized standard. Tests shall be conducted by a qualified "third party" not involved with .the construction of the piping and control systems. SECTION 4~9709 -EXTERIOR STORAGE 4~:9709.1 General. Persons responsible for a facility where there is exterior storage of any regulated material shall comply with the provisions of this subsection (f), Section 9-~9702, Section 9-~9703 and of Title A-~I6, "Building Regulations," of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. 9-19709.2 Distance limitation to exposures. Exterior storage of regulated materials shall not be within 75 feet of a building, structure, property line, street, alley, public way or exit to a public way unless the storage is shielded by a structure which has a minimum fire resistive 020918 c10044177 53 rating of two hours and which interrupts the line of sight between the storage and the exposure. The shielding structure shall be at least five (5) feet from any exposure. 9-~9709.3 Openings in buildings subject to exposure. When an exterior storage area is located within 75 feet of a building, openings into the building other than piping shall not be above the height of the top of the shielding structure referred to in section 94=9709.2 or within 50 feet horizontally from. the storage area, whether or not protected by a shielding structure. 9-~9709.4 Air intakes. No exterior Storage area for I~ reguiate--~ materials shall be within, 75 feet of any air intake. 9-~9709.5 Canopies. Portable tanks and cylinders stored outside of buildings shall be stored under a canopy constructed of noncombustible materials. Such exterior storage shall not be considered indoor storage. An automatic fire-sprinkler system, or alternative systems as determined by the Fire Chief for materials incompatible with water, shall be provided for canopies installed for the storage of regulated materials. 9-~9709.6 Stationary tank controls. Controls on stationary tanks shall be in accordance with the following: I. Pressure-relief devices shall be vented to a treatment system designed in accordance with the provisions of section 94:9708.4. 2. Where filling or dispensing connections are provided, they shall be provided with a means of local exhaust. Such exhaust shall be designed to capture fumes and vapors. The exhaust shall be directed to a treatment system designed in accordance with the provisions of section 94:9708.4. 3. Stationary tanks shall be provided with a means of excess flow control on all tank inlet or outlet connections. Inlet connections that are designed to preclude backflow and pressure-relief devices are exempt from this requirement. 9-~9709o7 Gas cabinets for leaking cylinders. At least one gas-~abinet or exhausted enclosure shall be provided for the handling of leaking cylinders. The cabinet or enclosure shall be within or adjacent to the exterior storage area and shall meet the standards in sections 9-~9708.2 and 9-~9708.3. 020918 cl 0044177 5 4 A gas cabinet or exhausted enclosure need not be provided for leaking cylinders if all cylinders are stored within gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures that meet the standards in section 9-3:9708.3. 9-~9709.8 Local exhaust for leaking portable tanks. A means of local exhaust shall be provided to capture regulated material leaking from portable tanks. The local exhaust may consist of portable ducts or collection systems designed to be applied to the site of a leak in a valve or fitting on the tank. The local exhaust system shall be connected to a treatment system as specified in section 94:9708.4. A local exhaust system shall be provided within or immediately adjacent to every exterior storage area; and within separate gas storage rooms used for portable or stationary tanks. 9-~9709.9 Tank cars and piping. The provisions of this article shall not apply to tank cars which meet all. requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation,’ while such tank cars are used for the transportation and unloading of regulated material, as such terms are used in the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801 et seq. "Unloading" does not include the use of tank cars to store regulated materials. The provisions of this article shall apply to piping and control systems, automatic shut off valves, emergency control stations, gas detection systems, treatment systems and alarm systems used with piping which connects tank cars to facilities for the unloading and delivery of regulated. material, and to tank cars used to store regulated materials. SECTION 94:9710 -PROVISIONS SEVERABLE The provisions of this article are severable. If any provision of this article or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this article which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. SECTION 9~9711 -CIVIL PENALTIES 9-~9~711.i Civil penalties. Any person, property owner, firm or corporation who intentionally or negligently violates any provision of this Article 91 of the Uniform Fire Code or who fails to comply with any order issued thereunder, shall be liable for a civil penalty which shall be not less than five hundred dollars nor more than six 020918 el 0044177 5 5 I I thousand dollars per day for each violation, which shall be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought in the name of the people by the City Attorney. 9-~9711.2 Civil actions. In any civil action brought to seek such civil penalties, and/or to obtain injunctive relief for violation of any provision of said Article 91 of the Uniform Fire Code in which action the City prevails, the court shall determine and impose reasonable expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by the City in the investigation and prosecution of the action. 9-~9711o3 Other remedies. Such remedies are in addition to and---do not supersede or limit any and all other remedies, civil, administrative or criminal. 15.04.345 Appendix I-B amended - Life safety requirements for existing high-rise buildings. section 2 of Appendix I-B of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code is amended by the addition of the following subsections, to read as follows: APPENDIX I-B LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS 2.1 GENERAL (a) Purpose. The purpose of this appendix is to provide a reasonable degree of safety to persons occupying existing high-rise buildings by requiring minimum standards for exit corridors, exit stairways and elevator shafts, monitored alarm systems and emergency plans. (b) Scope. The requirements shall apply to all high-rise buildings constructed prior to the adoption date of this appendix which have floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of approved fire department vehicle access or other physical configuration that qualifies a building as high rise by local ordinance. (c) Permits Required. i. Building permits shall be obtained as required by the Building Code. 2. Not less than 30 days prior to submitting plans for a building permit, a preplan review meeting~shall be held, including the owner’s design~ team, building official and the chief, to determine the adequacy of the life-safety emergency systems concept for the building. The life-safety emergency systems shall be reflected on the plans for the building and become a permanent part 020918 cl 0044177 5 6 of the building department’s records. The building official and the chief may require sufficient documentation, based~upon engineering analysis, that the concept meets the intent of nationally recognized good practices and such guidelines as the building .official and chief have published. (d) Enforcement. The provisions of this appendix~ shall be enforced by the chief. (e) Compliance. All buildings shall be made to conform with the requirements of Section 2.2 within the following time periods: i. Subsections (k), (i) ands(m) shall be completed within six months of the adoption date of this appendix. 2. The owners of buildings affected by this appendix or their representatives shall submit plans to the building official showing intended methodsbfcompliance with subsections (a) through (j) within six months of adoption date of this appendix. 3. Subsections (e), (h), and (i) shall be completed within one year of the adoption date of this appendix. ~ 4. Subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (g) and (j) shall be completed on or before April i, 1994. Note: Regardless of any specific compliance date stipulated above, a building shall notbe deemed in violation of this appendix until such date has expired. (f) Exceptions° The Fire Chief may grant Certain exceptions to the requirements of this Appendix I-B, under the following circumstances: I. The Fire Chief may allow the use of alternate materials or methods of compliance upon a finding that the use of such alternate materials or methods of compliance will provide levels of fire and life safety equal to or greater than those otherwise required in this Appendix I-B. 2. The Fire Chief may waive individual requirements of this Appendix I-B or grant reasonable extensions of time in which to comply with said requirements upon a finding that such requirements are not practical or possible, or pose an unreasonable hardship. The determination of whether compliance is not practical or possible, or an unreasonable hardship, shall be based upon an overall evaluation of the following factors: (i) The amount of fire and life safety that would be lost if the requirements were waived or deferred; (ii) The cost of complying with the requirements; 020918 d 0044177 57 (iii) The financial hardship and disruption to occupants and users of the building in question; (iv) The type and nature of the use of the building question; and (v) Suchother factors as in the judgment of Fire Chief will result in providing a reasonable degree of ~safety as required by this Uniform Fire Code, to persons occupying or using the building. 3. The Fire Chief may grant reasonable extensions of time, up to~ two additional years, within which tO comply with the requirements of subsections 2.2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (g) and (j) of this Appendix I-B, upon making a finding of hardship based uponthe factors set forth in subsection (2) of this subsection 2.1(f), or upon the agreement of the building owner that within said time, the building will be 100% sprinklgred, as defined in the applicable NFPA standards. 4. The Fire Chief shall prepare written notice of determination to grant or not to grant exceptions pursuant to this paragraph. The Fire Chief shall distribute the notice of determination in the next available council packet; shall mail notice, postage prepaid, to the affected building owner; and shall publish such notice once in a newspaper of general clrculation not later than five (5) days after the distribution of the notice on the city council packet. The notice shall state the address and general description of the subject property and the nature of the determination. The notice shall also state that the details regarding the decision will be available in the Fire Chief’s office, and that an appeal may be taken within ten (I0) days after the date of publication of the n~tice. (g) Appeals. i. Any person aggrieved or affected by any determination made by the Fire Chief pursuant to Paragraph 2.1 (f) of Appendix I-B may’ appeal that determination in accordance with this Paragraph 2.1 (g). 2. An appeal from the decision of the Fire Chief shall be initiated within ten (i0) days after the publication of notice, as provided in Paragraph 2.1 (f), by the filing at the office of the City Manager of a written, dated appeal, signed by all parties named as appellants, stating the names and official mailing addresses of all appellant(s) participating in the appeal and their relationship to the matter being appealed. 3. The appeal shall contain a statement of all facts supporting the contention of the appellant(s) and all reasons why the decision of the Fire Chief should be reversed, modified or set aside. 020918 c10044177 5 8 4. The appeal shall be~accompanied by a fee, as set forth in the Municipal Fee Schedule for Fire Department appeals. 5. Upon receipt of any appeal, the City Manager or designee shall set a date for a hearing. Such hearing shal! be held within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the appeal. A notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given to the appellant(s) by the City Manager or designee in writing. The notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant(s) at the address(es) listed on the appeal, or it shall be delivered to the appellant(s) personally, at least ten (i0) days prior to the hearing date. If the appellant is other than the building owner, the building owner shall also be notified of the hearing. 6. The City Manager or designee (other than any personnel from the Fire Department), shall hear the appeal. At the time and place set for the hearing, the City Manager. or designee shal! receive all testimonial, documentary and tangible evidence bearing on the issues. The City Manager or designee may continue the hearing from time to time. The City Manager or designee may approve, modify or disapprove the determination of the Fire Chief. Within three (3)~ working days of the close of the hearing, the City Manager or’ designee shall render a decision in writing. The decision shall~be~ mailed, postage prepaid, to the appellant(s) at the address(es) listed on the appeal or delivered to the appellant(s) personally. If the appellant is other than the building owner, the building owner shall also be notified of the decision. 7. The decision of the City Manager or designee shall be final. (h)Penalty. Failure to comply with subsection (e) above is unlawful and any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, violating any provisions of the above requirements shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person, firm or corporation is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of these requirements is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation. (i) Severability. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this appendix be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of these requirements. 2.2 REQUIREMENTS (a) Automatic Sprinklers. All required exit corridors, stairwells, elevator lobbies, public assembly areas occupied by I00 or more persons and commercial kitchens shall be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system meeting the design criteria of U.B.C. Standard No. 38-1. One sprinkler 020918 c10044177 5 9 head shall be provided on the room side of every corridor opening. EXCEPTION: Sprinkler heads may be omitted in stairwells of noncombustible construction. (b) Corridor Doors. All doors opening into required exit corridors shall be in conformance with the Building Code. EXCEPTION: Existing 1-3/8 inch bonded, solid-core wood doors, if equipped with self-closures, need not be replaced. (c) Corridor Openings. All openings into required exit corridor, other than doors, shall be in conformance with the Building Code. (d) Exit Stairways. All high-rise buildings shall have a minimum of two approved exit stairways. The Fire Chief may allow a minimum of one approved stairway upon a finding that additional automatic sprinkler protection is provided that meets the spirit of this Appendix and provides at least the equivalent protection of that prescribed in this Appendix. (e) Exit Stairwell Doors. All stairwell doors which are to be locked frdm the stairwell side shall automatically unlock, without unlatching, when the alarm system activates. (f) Elevator Lobby Separation. All elevators on all flo0rsshall open into elevator lobbies which are separated from the remainder of the building as is required for corridor construction in the Building Code. The Fire Chief may waive this requirement upon a finding that additional automatic sprinkler protection is provided that meets the spirit of this Appendix and provides at least the equivalent protection of that prescribed in this Appendix. (g) Elevator Recall. All automatic elevators shall be equipped for emergency operation in conformance with the Building Code. (h) Fire Alarm Systems. All high-rise buildings shall have an alarm system meeting the requirements of this section. All required fire alarm systems shall be designed to be heard clearly by all occupants within the building but in no case shall it be less than 60 dB, or 15 dB above ambient noise levels, as measured in the A scale, within all habitable areas of the building. All required alarm systems shall operate automatically by smoke or products of combustion detectors and by manual pull stations as approved by the chief. (i) Fire Alarm Supervision. All fire alarm systems shall be connected to an approved central station or the local fire 020918 c10044177 6 0 department dispatch office in conformance with the Fire Code as approved by the chief. (j) Exit Illumination. Exits shall be illuminated at any time the building is occupied with lights having an intensity of not less than 1 foot-candle at floor level. Such lighting shall have an independent alternate source of supply such as an emergency battery pack. (k) Emergency Plan. The management for all buildings shall establish and maintain a written fire and life safety emergency plan which has been approved by the chief. The chief shall develop written criteria and guidelines upon which all plans shall be based. (i) Posting of Emergency Plan and Exit Plans. Copies of the emergency plan and exiting plans (including elevator and stairway placarding) shall be posted in locations approved by the chief. (m) Fire Drills. The management of all buildings shall conduct fire drills for their staff and employees at least every 120 days. The fire department must be advised of such drills at least 24 hour~ in advance. A written record of each drill shall be maintained in the building management office and made available to the fire department for review. 15.04.355 Section 25 of Appendix II-A added - Fire protection requirements. ........... allfornza Fire CodeSection 25 of Appendix II-A of the is added to read: SECTION 25. Fire Protection Requirements. All builders of buildings constructed after the effective date of the ordinance adopting this section within the boundaries of the hazardous fire area ("hazardous fire area" is defined as, and includes, all property located west of Interstate 280) of the City of Pale Alt6 shall provide fire protection as follows: ~i. For residential buildings, an automatic fire sprinkler system designed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA Pamphlet 13-D) Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in one and two-family dwellings, and in mobile homes; for ~ ....~ ~ .....of .......~ ~ ’ pipi.............. , ........~o~ ~tlc ng with 020918 c10044177 61 ~2. When additions, alterations, or repairs within any twelve (12) m~nth period exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of an existing building or structure, such building shall be made to conform to the requirements of sections 1003.2.1.1 and 1003.2.10 for new buildings or structures. Value shall be determined from the cost per square foot table in the most current Building Standards Magazine, published periodically by the International Conference of Building Officials. 43. For buildings other than residential buildings, an automatic fire sprinkler system designed for the applicable hazard class as defined in the NFPA (Pamphlet 13) Standard for the installation of automatic sprinkler systems. 15.04.360 Duties are discretionary. Notwithstanding any other provision ~f this chapter and the provisions of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code, whenever the words "shall" or."must" are used in establishing responsibility or duty of the city, its elected or appointed officers~ employees, or agents, it is the legislative intent that such words establish a discretionary responsibility or duty.requiring the exercise of judgment and discretion. ........ y tanks shall not ...... ~ a 2 000 gal~ ~r ag~ ....ap .... 15.04.365 Section 5 of Appendix III-A amended -Fire flow requirement. Section 5 of Appendix III-A of the UnifsrmCalifornia Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 5.1 Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings. The minimum fire- flow requirements for buildings shall be as specified in Table A- III-A-I. Fire flow for buildings which fall within the first row of the table shall be the actual building square footage divided by the maximum square footage for the same type of construction in the first row multiplied by 1,500 gpm. 020918 c10044177,6 2 ~ 5.2 Deleted. 15.04.367 Sections 2, 3 and 5 of Appendix III-B amended - Fire hydrant locations and distribution.. Sections 2, 3 and 5 of Appendix III-B of the UniformCalifornia Fire Code are amended to rea~ as follows: 2. Location. Fire Hydrants shall be provided along required fire access roads, including privatedriveways exceeding 300 feet in length, and adjacent public streets. .3. Number of Fire Hydrants. The number of fire hydrants shall be determined in accordance with section 903.4.2 of this Code. 4. Distribution of Fire Hydrants. The distribution of fire hydrants shall be in accordance with sections 903.4. and 903.4.2.1 of this Code. SECTION 2. The Council adopts the findings for local amendments to the {-99~2001 California Fire Code, which findings are...I attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by~ reference. SECTION 3. The Council finds that this project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), pursuant to Section 15061 of the CEQA Guidelines, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments herein adopted will have a significant effect on the environment. II II II II II II II II II II II 020918 c10044177 63 SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective ~on the commencement of the thirty-first day after the day of its adoption~ the ..... ~~ ~~ acted shall from and after July 1, 1999. INTRODUCED: PASSED: AYES: NOES: ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT: ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Senior Asst. City Attorney City Manager Fire Chief 020918 ct 0044177 6 4 EXHIBIT A Findings The following local amendments to the ~-99~2001 California Fire Code make modifications as authorized by the California Health and Safety Code. In accordance with Section 18941.5 of said Code, Findings are hereby made to show that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,~geological or topographical conditions. The majority of local amendments are made strictl~ to conform to other parts of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) or for similar administrative purposes. The amendments for which Findings are made are as follows. specific Findings, see attached narrative (Exhibit A-I) . For i. PAMC § 15.04.020 Findings: This modification~requires larger elevators, when they are ~otherwise required. It is .necessary for faster emergency response time due to traffic layout.See Finding 3, Topographical. 2.PAMC ~ 15.04.160 o ° Findings: This modification requires additional fire extinguishing systems in new construction, major remodels, additions, and occupancy classification changes. It is necessary for faster control of fires in the dense populated area of our community to confine a fire to the area of origin rather than spread to.neighboring structures. See Findings i, 2, and 3, Climatic, Geographical and Topographical. PAMC ~ 15.04.170 Findings: This modification requires additionai fire extinguishing systems in the foothills hazardous fire zone. See Findings I, 2, and 3, Climatic, Geographical and Topographical. PAMC ~ 15.04.177 Findings: This modification requires fire extinguishing control devices to allow systems to remain partially in service while repairs or maintenance are ongoing. See Findings 1 and 2. PAMC ~15.04.180 020918 el 0044177 65 Findings: This modification requires monitoring of fire extinguishing systems to allow faster response times.See Findings C and D2, Seismic and Geographical. PAMC ~ 15.04.182 Findings: This modification requires weeds to be removed from properties when determined to be a hazard at the expense of the responsible. See findings DI, 2 and 3 climatic, geographical, and topographical. 7.PAMC ~ 15.04.185 Findings: This modification requires additional controls on process heating devices which are often activated when unattended. See Geological Findings 2. PAMC ~ 15.04:206,210,211,215,216,217,218,222,225, 244,248, 261,265,267,268,269,271,272,273,274,275, 277,279, 281,282,283,284,285,286,288,294,296,298, 320,322, 326,340 Findings: These sections provide modifications to the California Fire Code flammable and hazardous materials sections to maintain consistency with the Hazardous Materials Storage Ordinance which has been adopted county wide since 1983. Requirements include safeguards such as monitoring, secondary containment, separation of non compatibles which prevent incidents should a seismic event, authorized release, or accident occur. See Findings 2 and ’ 3, geological/geographical and topographica!. 9.PAMC ~ 15.04.342 Findings: This section places restrictions on liquid petroleum gas where natural gas is provided to reduce portable container releases in our seismically active area. See Findings 2. i0.PAMC § 15.04.343 Findings: This section incorporates requirements established by the Model Toxic Gas Ordinance and California Fire Code. Administrative and restrictive measures include changes in definitions, quantities regulated, and utilizes County consensus guidelines established by other regional agencies which share similar climatic, geological/geographical, and topographical conditions. See Findings i, 2 and 3. ii.PAMC ~ 15.04.345 Findings: This modification requires additional fire and life safety features in existing high-rise buildings. See Findings 2 and 3 including seismic features. 020918 cl 0044177 6 6 020918 c10044177 6 7 EXHIBIT A-I Findings for Local Amendments to the 1-99~2001 California Fire Code PREAMBLE Findings of fact: no Pursuant to Section 17958.5 of the Californla Health and Safety Code, the report contained herein is submitted as the "Findings of Fact" document with regard to the adoption of the California Fire Code, 1-9x3~2001 Edition, and amendments.. Under this adopting ordinance, specific amendments have been established which are more restrictive in nature than those adopted .by the State of California (State Building Code Standards, State Housing and Community Development Codes) commonly referred.to as California Code of Regulations, Titles 19, 24 and 25. These amendments to the California Fire Code, 1-9x9~2001 Edition, have been recognized.by the City of Palo Alto as tools for addressing the fire problem, concerns and future direction by which the authority can establish and maintain an environment which will afford a level of fire and life safety to all who live and work within the City’s boundaries. C 0 Under the provisions of Section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code,local amendments shall be based upon the following:climatic,,geological/geographical,and topographical conditions.The findings of fact contained herein ~shall address each of these situations and shall present the local situation which, either singularly or in combination, caused the established amendments to be adopted. i.CLIMATIC: The district, on an average, experiences an annual rainfall of 16" - 18". This rainfall can be expected between October and April of each year. However, during the summer months there is little, if any, measurable precipitation. During this dry period the temperatures are usually between 700-90° with light to gusty westerly winds. These drying winds, combined with the natural vegetation which is dominant throughout the area, create a hazardous fuel condition which has caused extensive grass and brush land fires. With more and more development encroaching into these wooded and grass covered areas, wind- driven fires could have severe consequences, as has been demonstrated on several occasions in Palo Alto and other areas of the state. Because of the weather patterns, a normal rainfall cannot always be relied upon. This can result in water rationing and 020918 c10044177 6 8 o water allocation systems, as demonstrated by the drought years of 1986-1991. Water shortages can also be expected in the future due to the current water storage capacities and increased consumption. GEOLOGICAL/GEOGRAPHICAL: Geographical Location. Palo Alto is located at the northern most part of Santa Clara County. Palo Alto is a major focus of the "Silicon Valley," the center for an expanding and changing electronics industry, as well as pharmaceutical, biomedical, and genetic research. Seismic Location. Palo Alto is situated on alluvial solids between~San Francisco Bay and the San Andreas Fault zone. The City’s location makes it particularly vulnerable to damage to taller and older structures caused by seismic events. The relatively young.geological processes that have created the San Francisco Bay Area are still active today. Seismically, the city sits between two active earthquake faults" (San Andreas and the Hayward/Calaveras), and numerous~potentially. active faults. Approximately 55% of the City’s land surface’ is in the high-to-moderate seismic hazard zones. Seismic and Fire Hazards. Fire following an earthquake has the potential of causing greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself. The majority of the City’s high-rise structures are located in seismic risk zones. Should a significant seismic event occur, Public Safety resources would have to be prioritized to mitigate the greatest threat, and may not be available for every structural fire. In such event, individual structures, including high:rise buildings, should be equipped to help in mitigating the risk of damage. Other variables may tend to intensify the situation: a. The extent of damage to the water system; The extent of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse; The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of debris blocking the roadways; d.Climatical conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds); e o Time ~of day will influence the amount of traffic on roadways and could intensify the risk to life during normal business hours; 020918 cl 0044177 69 f o The availability of timely mutual aid or military assistance; g0 Many high-rise structures are located near areas of high fire danger necessitating special precautions. Transportation. Palo Alto is dissected by a major state highway (El Camino Real) and two major freeways (I-280 and U.S. i01), which potentially could affect response times of fire suppression equipment. Soil Conditions. Palo Alto lies at the southern end of San Francisco Bay and is built.atop the alluvial deposits that surround the margins of the Bay. The alluvium was created by the flooding of many streams emptying :into the San Francisco Bay depression, and from intermittent sea water in, undation that has occurred over the last 2 or 3 million years. The areas closest to the Bay are overlain by unconsolidated fine silty clay, known as Bay Mud which varies in thickness from the few feet to as much as 30 feet. Generally, the older more stable alluvium is to the south and the younger less stable material is to the north. Bedrock lies beneath the area that depth generally 300’ or more. 3.TOPOGRAPHICAL: The findings of fact for the topographical element, as wQuld be expected, are closely associated with the geological/geographical element. With the elevation changes within the district, development is of course following the path of least resistance, creating a meandering pattern. This then does not lend itself to a good systematic street and road layout, which would promote easy traffic flow. It has, in fact, resulted in ~few major crosstown thoroughfares which tend to be heavily congested, primarily during commute hours and seasonal periods of the year. This creates barriers which reduce the response time of fire equipment and other emergency services. The topography of the district is ,being burdened by major structures. Employment areas are throughout the district. The people who work in these complexes have added to the traffic congestion throughout the city, thereby reducing the fire department’s response time capabilities. Inherent delays caused by the traffic patterns to many of these types of projects, make it necessary to mitigate this problem by requiring additional built-in automatic fire protection systems, that provide early detection and initial control until the arrival of the fire department. The topography of the district in much of the commercial and residential zones lies within or near a flood plane. Periodically, heavy rains and high tides cause region-wide flooding which not only delays response but also increases demands on fire personnel. 020918 c10044177 7 0 The fire code amendments increase safeguards and initialize early response to help compensate for these physical delays. As a result of the findings of facts which identifies the various climatic, geological/geographical and topographical elements, those additional requirements as specified in the amendments to adopting ordinance for the California Fire Code ~-99~2001 Edition, by the City of Palo Alto area considered reasonable and necessary modifications. The experience of several disastrous fires within the city in addition to Santa Clara, Monterey, San Mateo, Alameda an Contra Costa counties have demonstrated the need for other fire protection features, the most significant of which.was located in the Oakland/Berkeley Hills in which over 3,000 homes were destroyed and 25 people were killed. While it is clearly understood that the adoption of Such regulations may not prevent the incidence of fire, the implementation of these various amendments to the Code may reduce the severity and potential of loss of life and property. 020918 cl 0044177 7 1