Item 17 Staff Report Adopt Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos Adopting a New Chapter 9 of the Town Code Regarding Fire Prevention and Protection and Realigning Other Sections of the Town Code in Chapter 13 to Provide for Toxic Gas Regulations (Includes PrCOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: June 14, 1996
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: LARRY E. ANDERSON, TOWN ATTORNEY
SUBJECT:
MEETING DATE: 7/1/96
ITEM NO.
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INTRODUCE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING A NEW
CHAPTER 9 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
AND REALIGNING OTHER SEC`PIONS OF THE TOWN CODE IN CHAPTER 13 TO
PROVIDE FOR TOXIC GAS REGULATIONS (INCLUDES PROVISIONS FROM THE
UNIFORM FIRE CODE, '1994 EDITION, AND 1995 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE),
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Instruct Clerk to read the title of the proposed ordinance (Attachment 1).
2. Move to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance.
3. Introduce the proposed ordinance.
4. Instruct Clerk to publish a notice and summary of the proposed ordinance twice in the Weekly -Times before
August 5, 1996.
DISCUSSION:
Central Fire District has drafted proposed local amendments to the 1994 Uniform Fire Code and State of California Fire
Code. Attachments 2 and 3 detail what the specific amendment is and the reason for the proposal.
District and Town staff have worked together to make the amendments as concise as possible. Significant improvements
in the 1994 Uniform Fire Code means fewer local amendments, and it is expected that the 1997 Uniform Fire Code will
more comprehensively address the issues of hazardous materials.
Because the proposed ordinance adopts a uniform code by reference, it is recommended that notice of the proposed
ordinance be published twice in the newspaper before its proposed adoption on August 5, 1996, as contained in
Attachment 4.
Attachments: 1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Derivation Table for New Code Sections
3. Historical Table for Existing Code Sections
4. Summary for Publication
Distribution: Dirk Mattem, Deputy Chief, Central Fire District, 14700 Winchester Boulevard., Los Gatos, CA
95030
N:1ATYIUFC 1994.TCR
PREPARED BY: LARRY E. ANDERSON, TOWN ATTORNEY
Reviewed by:anager Finance
Revised: 6/14/96 1:12 pm
Reformatted: 10/23/95 File# 301-05 & 1302-03
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 9 OF THE TOWN CODE
REGARDING FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION AND REALIGNING OTHER
SECTIONS OF THE TOWN CODE IN CHAPTER 13 TO PROVIDE FOR TOXIC GAS
REGULATIONS (INCLUDES PROVISIONS FROM THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1994
EDITION, AND 1995 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE)
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
A. Sections 9.30.040 through 9.30.055, 9.30.095, 9.30.100, 9.30.110, 9.30.125, 9.30.135
through 9.30.200, and 9.30.250 through 9.30.300 governing the storage, handling, and use of
hazardous materials are adopted pursuant to Health & Safety Code § 13143.9 to provide
reasonable assurance that such materials do not pose a serious danger to the community if their
storage, handling, and usage meets the requirements of the Town Code.
B. Section 9.30.115 governing sale, use, handling, possession, and storage of explosives is
consistent with Health & Safety Code § 12081.
C. In adopting this ordinance, the Town has considered the direction of the Legislature in Health
& Safety Code § 18938 to adopt the Uniform Fire Code, and has only made such amendments as
are consistent with the State statutes described above, and with Section 101.4 of the 1995
California Fire Code to carry out the intent of the Uniform Fire Code and the California Fire
Code.
D. Section 9.30.090 governing certain activities in food preparation are adopted pursuant to the
Town's constitutional police power and are not matters of general fire prevention or building
standards.
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ATTACHMENT 1 - "�
E. The Town of Los Gatos is located against the Santa Cruz Mountains where Los Gatos Creek
flows from the Lexington Reservoir. It is surrounded by large areas of open space maintained in
natural condition. Strong winds come down the creek valley from the Pacific Ocean. The Town
is also located at the intersection of a variety of fault lines, which are only now being
preliminarily understood. The Town experienced a significant earthquake in 1989, which caused
extensive damage throughout the Town. A fire anywhere in Town could quickly spread because
of the natural vegetation. In addition, the Downtown is a nationally recognized area of historic
buildings and homes that would be irretrievably lost to fire in such a disaster. It is only through
strong building standards and effective fire prevention and containment programs that citizens
will receive the protection they deserve, and that citizens will be able to obtain reasonably priced
insurance for their homes and businesses. In seeking to attain these goals, the building standards
in Chapter 6 and this Chapter 9 are adopted, in particular Sections 9.30.060 through 9.30.070,
9.30.310, and 9.30.315.
F. Article III of Chapter 13 continues what was formerly Chapter 88 in the prior adoption of the
Uniform Fire Code contained in former section 9.30.190, and is adopted pursuant to the authority
of the Town to govern the storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials pursuant to Health &
Safety Code § 13143.9 to provide reasonable assurance that such materials do not pose a serious
danger to the community if their storage, handling, and usage meets the requirements of the
Town Code. In case of conflict between the provisions of Article III of Chapter 13 and the
provisions of Chapter 9, the more restrictive shall govern.
SECTION II
Chapter 9 of the Town Code is amended to read as follows:
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Chapter 9 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 9.10.010. Inclusion in Central Fire District. Definitions.
(a) The Town is included in the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District. The
Town's inclusion is provided for in Ordinance No. 997 of the Town.
(b) As used in this Code, the following definitions shall apply:
District.
(i) "Fire Department" means the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection
(ii) "Fire Chief" means the Chief of the Fire Department.
ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 9.20.010. Delegation of Duties.
Whenever a provision appears that requires or allows the Fire Chief to do some act or
make certain inspections, it is to be construed to authorize the Fire Chief to designate, delegate,
and authorize subordinates to perform the act or make the inspection unless the terms of the
provision or section provide otherwise.
Sec. 9.20.015. Plan review.
The Fire Department will review all plans submitted to the Town for the construction of
all buildings except the interior of dwellings for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be
corrected any condition liable to cause fire, to endanger life from fire, or to create or perpetuate
any violation of the provisions or intent of this Code or State law affecting fire safety.
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Sec. 9.20.020. Citations.
Fire Department officers authorized by the Fire Chief and State law may issue citations
for violations of this chapter pursuant to the Code.
Sec. 9.20.025. Abatement of hazards by Fire Chief.
(a) If any person fails to comply with the orders of the Fire Chief, or in the event the Fire
Chief is unable to locate the responsible person within a reasonable time, the Fire Chief may take
such steps to abate the fire hazard as are necessary for the protection of the public health and
safety. In no event is notice necessary before abatement when the fire hazard constitutes a clear
and present danger to the public welfare.
(b) The cost of any such abatement is a debt to the Town of the owner of the premises or
of any person who, by act or inaction, caused or permitted the fire hazard to exist. The cost of the
abatement shall become a lien on the premises when the need for the abatement and the amount
of the cost have been established in the manner provided in Article 8 of Chapter 6 of this Code.
Sec. 9.20.030. Fees for checking, inspection services and permits.
The Town Council may, by resolution, establish a schedule of fees to be charged and
collected for checking and inspection services performed and for the issuance and enforcement of
permits and requirements under this chapter.
Sec. 9.20.035. Building Official to forward plans.
The Building Official will provide the Fire Chief with one (1) copy of any plans and
specifications required to be reviewed by the Fire Department.
ARTICLE III. UNIFORM FIRE CODE
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Sec. 9.30.005. Adoption.
The Uniform Fire Code volumes I and II, 1994 edition, including Appendix Chapters I-C,
II -A, II-B, II-C, II-D, II-F, II -I, III -A, III-B, III-D, IV -A, IV-B, V-A, VI -A, and VI-B, as
amended by the 1995 California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9, are hereby adopted by reference with
the modifications and omissions as provided in this article.
Sec. 9.30.010. Fire prevention bureau and police.
Section 103.2.1.2 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"103.2.1.2 Fire prevention bureau personnel and police. The chief and members of the fire
prevention bureau shall have the powers authorized by the State Penal and Health & Safety
Codes for such personnel in performing their duties under this code.
When requested to do so by the chief, the chief of police is authorized to assign such available
police officers as necessary to assist the fire department in enforcing the provisions of this code."
Sec. 9.30.015. Final Inspection.
Section 103.3.2.3 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as follows:
"103.3.2.3 Final Inspection. No final inspection as to all or any portion of a development shall
be deemed completed until the installation of the facilities and access ways required pursuant to
this article have been completed and approved. No final certificate of occupancy may be granted
until the Fire District issues notice of final clearance to the Building Department."
Sec. 9.30.020. Familiarization Training.
A new Section 103.3.2.4 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as
follows:
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"103.3.2.4 Familiarization Training. When required by the chief, newly constructed buildings
shall be made available for familiarization training by fire personnel before occupancy occurs.
When requested by the chief, the owner of the building shall provide orientation to personnel
designated by the chief and such documentation of fire safety systems as may be reasonably
requested."
Sec. 9.30.025. Compliance with notice and order.
Section 103.4.4 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"103.4.4 Citations. Persons operating or maintaining an occupancy, premises or vehicle subject
to this code who allow a hazard to exist or fail to take immediate action to abate a hazard on such
occupancy, premises or vehicle when ordered or notified to do so by the chief shall be guilty of a
violation of the Town Code as provided in Chapter 1."
Sec. 9.30.030. Permits for Fire Protection Systems.
Section 105.8.f.6 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as follows:
"f.6. Permits for Fire Protection Systems. Unless otherwise noted herein, a permit shall be
required to install, alter or change, any fire hydrant system, fire extinguishing system or fire
alarm system that was previously required by permit."
Sec. 9.30.035. Permits for Institutions.
Section 105.8.i.1 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as follows:
"i.1. Permits for Institutions. It shall be unlawful to operate, maintain or use any institution
until all State and local laws and regulations governing safety from fire and panic have been
satisfactorily complied with and, unless otherwise preempted by State or Federal law, a permit
from the chief has been obtained for that occupancy. For the purposes of this section, an
institution shall be but is not limited to: hospital, children's home, institution, home or institution
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for insane or mentally retarded persons, home or institution for the care of aged or senile persons,
sanitarium, nursing or convalescent home, certified family care homes, out -of -home placement
facilities, halfway house and day care nurseries or similar facility of any capacity."
Sec. 9.30.040. Permit Amounts for Compressed Gases.
Table 105-A of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
TABLE 105-A -- PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR COMPRESSED GASES'
TYPE OF GAS
AMOUNT (cubic feet)
x 0.0283 for in3
Corrosive
Flammable (except cryogenic and liquefied petroleum gases)
Highly Toxic
Inert and simple asphyxiant
Irritant
Moderately Toxic
Other Health Hazards
Oxidizing (including oxygen)
Pyrophoric
Radioactive
Sensitizer
Toxic
Unstable (reactive)
200
200
Any Amount
6,000
200
20
650
504
Any Amount
Any Amount
200
Any Amount
Any Amount
'See Articles 74, 80 and 82 for additional requirements and exceptions.
9.30.045. Hazardous materials business plan definition.
A new definition is added to Section 209 -- H of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this
article to read as follows:
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"HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BUSINESS PLAN is a written plan containing
General Information, Emergency Response Plan, Training Plan, Inventory Statement, and
Site Plan. Each section shall be in such form and detail as required by the chief shall
contain at a minimum the information required pursuant to section 25500 et seq. of the Health
and Safety Code."
9.30.050. Moderately toxic gas definition.
A new definition is added to Section 214 -- M of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to
read as follows:
"MODERATELY TOXIC GAS is a gas that has a median lethal concentration (LC50)
in air of more than 2,000 parts per million but not more than 7,500 parts per million by volume
of gas or vapor when administered by continuous inhalation for one hour, or less if death occurs
within one hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams each."
9.30.055. Storage facility definition.
A new definition is added to Section 220 -- S of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to
read as follows:
"STORAGE FACILITY is any one or combination of tanks, sumps, wet floors, waste
treatment facilities, pipes, vaults or other portable or fixed containers, used, or designed to be
used, for the storage of hazardous materials."
9.30.060. Type of water supply.
Section 903.3 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"903.3 Type of water supply. Water supply is allowed to consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks,
elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the required fire flow. In
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setting the requirements for fire flow, compliance with Appendix III -A of this code shall be
deemed adequate, except for the following:
1. Buildings in excess of two (2) stories in height or 35 ft. in height, or that require a fire
flow in excess of 2,000 gallons per minute shall be equipped throughout with an approved
automatic fire sprinlder system.
2. Where water supplies available for fire protection do not meet the requirements of
Appendix III -A, an automatic sprinkler system approved by the chief and installed throughout
the building will be an acceptable alternate means of protection provided that a sprinlder system
is not otherwise required by this code or chapter 6."
9.30.065. Tool cache rooms.
A new Section 1001.11 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as
follows:
"1001.11 Tool cache rooms. Rooms containing fire fighting equipment are required for all new
buildings having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle access. Such rooms shall be located as required by the chief.
The costs associated with the construction of the room and all original equipment costs are to be
paid by the building owner.
EXCEPTION: This requirement shall not apply to R-3 Occupancies as defined in the Uniform Building Code
adopted by the Town."
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9.30.070. Valves below grade.
A new Section 1003.1.4 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as
follows:
"1003.1.4 Valves below grade. Valves for water type fire protection systems, when installed
below grade, shall be installed in an approved box or vault."
9.30.075. Required hose connections.
A new Section 1004.6 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as
follows:
"1004.6 Required hose connections. When, in the opinion of the chief, an unusual condition
or hazard exists, hose connections may be required and provided as outlined in Section 4-5.21 of
NFPA Standard #13, 1994 Edition."
9.30.080. Required standpipe systems.
Table 1004-A of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"TABLE 1004-A -- STANDPIPE REQUIRED SYSTEMS
OCCUPANCY
NONSPRINKLERED BUILDING '
SPRINKLERED BUILDING2'3
x 304.8 for mm
x 0.0929 for m2
Standpipe Class
Hose Requirement
Standpipe
Class
Hose Requirement
1. Occupancies exceeding 150 ft. in
height and more than one story
III
Yes
I
No
2. Occupancies 4 stories or more but
less than 150 ft. in height, except
Group R, Division 37
4
[I and II ]
(or III)
Yes
I
No
3. Group A Occupancies with
occupant load exceeding 1,0006
II
Yes
No
Requirement
No
4. Group A, Division 2.1
Occupancies over 5,000 sq. ft. In
area used for exhibition
II
Yes
II
Yes
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5. Groups I; H; B; S; M; F, Division
1 Occupancies less than 4 stories
in height but greater than 20,000
square feet per floor'
I I'
Yes
No
Requirement
No
6. Stages more than 1,000 square
feet in area
II
No
III
No
2
3
5
4
Except as otherwise specified in Item 4 of this table, Class II standpipes need not be provided in basements
having an automatic fire -extinguishing system throughout.
The standpipe system may be combined with the automatic sprinkler system.
Portions of otherwise sprinklered buildings which are not protected by automatic sprinklers shall have Class II
standpipes installed as required for the unsprinklered portions.
In Open structures where Class II standpipes may be damaged by freezing, the building official may authorize
the use of Class I standpipes which are located as required for Class II standpipes.
Hose is required for Class II standpipes only.
6 Class II standpipes need not be provided in assembly areas used solely for worship.
' For the purposes for this table, occupied roofs of parking structures shall be considered an additional story. In
parking structures, a tier is a story.
NOTE: (1) The chief may require the installation of Class I or II standpipes when the size or configuration of the
building would not allow for the advancement of fire hose lines from the exterior of the building.
The locations of the Class I standpipes shall be approved by the chief and need not comply with
Section 1004.3. The locations of Class II standpipes shall comply with Section 1004.4."
Sec. 9.30.085. Monitoring of automatic fire -extinguishing systems.
A new section 1007.3.3.3.5 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article as
follows:
"1007.3.3.3.5 Monitoring of automatic fire -extinguishing systems. When a fire alarm
system is installed in a building, the system shall monitor all automatic fire -extinguishing
systems. Activation of any automatic fire -extinguishing system shall send an alarm
signal to the fire alarm control panel and initiate the alarm extinguishing devices."
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Sec. 9.30.090. Limitations on flaming and heating foods and beverages.
Section 2501.18.2 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is deleted and replaced by
the following sections:
"2501.18.2 Flaming foods and beverages. The preparation of flaming foods or beverages shall
be in accordance with the following:
1. The fuels for table side cooking shall be limited to canned heating devices (such as Sterno,
etc.) and compressed natural gas. The use of liquefied petroleum gases or flammable or
combustible liquids as fuel is not permitted,
2. Flaming foods or beverages shall be prepared only in the immediate vicinity of the table
being served. They shall not be transported or carried while burning,
3. The person preparing the flaming foods or beverages shall have a wet cloth towel
immediately available for use in smothering the flames in the event of an emergency,
4. The serving of flaming foods or beverages shall be done in a safe manner and shall not
create high flames. The pouring, ladling or spooning of liquids is restricted to a maximum height
of 8 inches (203.2 mm) above the receiving receptacle, and
5.Containers shall be secured to prevent spillage when not in use.
2501.18.2.1 Canned heating devices. The heating and cooking of food by canned heating
devices shall be in accordance with the following:
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1. Combustible products or materials shall not be used in the immediate area where canned
heating devices are being utilized. Table coverings are permitted provided they comply with
Section 1103.3.3.1.
2.Carts, tables, etc. used in conjunction with canned heating devices must be of adequate
construction to prevent tipping or falling.
2501.18.2.2 Use, Storage and Handling of Compressed Natural Gas. The use, storage and
handling of compressed natural gas involved in the preparation of flaming foods and beverages shall
be in accordance with the following:
1. Compressed natural gas cylinders shall not exceed 84 cubic feet in size.
2. Appliances for use with compressed natural gas must be approved for use with compressed
natural gas by the American Gas Association or other nationally recognized technical organization.
3. The use of compressed natural gas may be disallowed based on, but not limited to; unsafe
appliances, unsafe building conditions, inadequate exiting and type of cooking involved.
4. Changing of compressed natural gas cylinders shall be done outside of the building by trained
personnel.
5. Compressed natural gas cylinders shall be securely stored outside of the kitchen area away
from sources of ignition.
6. There shall not be more than one compressed natural gas cylinder for each tableside cart in
use at any time.
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7. At no time shall the combined quantity of compressed natural gas in use and in storage that
is utilized for the preparation of flaming foods and beverages exceed 400 cubic feet in any building.
2501.18.2.3 Carts used for food preparation. Carts utilized for the preparation of flaming foods
and beverages must be approved for such use and be equipped with a portable fire extinguisher
having a minimum rating of 2A:10BC.
2501.18.2.4 Portable Deep Fat Fryers. Portable deep fat fryers shall be approved for such use.
The portable deep fat flyers shall be placed on a surface of substantial construction as to prevent the
flyer from falling over and spilling the grease. A fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 4OB:C
shall be located in the area where the deep fat flyer is being used."
9.30.095. Nozzles for fuel dispensing stations.
The first and second paragraphs of Section 5202.4.3.2 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this
article are amended to read as follows:
"5202.4.3.2 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.
Overhead -type dispensing units shall be provided with a listed automatic -closing type hose nozzle
valve with a latch -open device."
Sec. 9.30.100. Limits on storage of compressed natural gas.
A new Section 5204.5.2.1 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article as follows:
"5204.5.2.1 Limits on location of storage of compressed natural gas. The storage of compressed
natural gas is only permitted in locations approved by the chief and as provided in the Zoning Code."
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Sec. 9.30.105. Refrigeration.
Section 6301 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"SECTION 6301 -- SCOPE
Refrigeration unit and system installations having a refrigerant circuit containing more than 220
pounds (100 kg) of Group Al 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, 8001.14.7, and 8002."
9.30.110. Securing compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks.
Section 7401.6.4 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"7401.6.4 Securing compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks. Compressed gas containers,
cylinders and tanks shall be secured to prevent falling due to contact, vibration or seismic activity.
The securing of compressed gas containers shall be with non-combustible restraints and tanks shall
be by one of the following methods:
EXCEPTION: Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks in the process of examination, filling, transport or
servicing.
1. Containers and tanks greater than 26" in height shall be secured to a fixed object by at least
two (2) restraints. The restraints shall be equally spaced, so that the bottom restraint is located
approximately one third of the distance from the bottom of the container, and the top restraint is
located approximately one third of the distance from the top of the container.
2. Securing containers, cylinders and tanks on a cart or other mobile device designed for the
movement of compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks.
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3. Nesting of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks at container filling 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 and tanks to or within a rack, framework,
cabinet or similar assembly for such use."
Sec. 9.30.115. Limitations on storage of explosive materials.
Section 7701.7.2 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"7701.7.2 Limitations on storage of explosive materials. The storage of explosive materials is
only permitted pursuant to the Zoning Code and as approved by the chief."
Sec. 9.30.120. Prohibition of Fireworks.
Section 7802.1 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"7802.1 Prohibition of fireworks. It is unlawful to manufacture, sell, discharge, or possess
fireworks in the Town."
Sec. 9.30.125. Flammable and Combustible Liquid General Standard.
Section 7901.1.1 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as follows:
"7901.1.1 Flammable and Combustible Liquid General Standard. 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."
Sec. 9.30.130. Deletion of requirement for plans for certain liquid storage.
Section 7901.3.2 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is deleted in its entirely
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9.30.135. Spill control, containment, and drainage.
Section 7901.8.1 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"7901.8.1 General. Buildings, rooms and areas shall be provided with a means to control spillage
and to contain or drain spillage and fire -protection water as set forth in Section 7901.8. See also
section 8001.14.5."
9.30.140. Flammable and combustible liquid piping.
Section 7901.11.1.1 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"7901.11.1 General. Piping, valves, fittings and related components intended for use with
flammable and combustible liquids shall be designed and fabricated from suitable materials having
adequate strength and durability to withstand the pressures, structural stresses and exposures to
which they can be subjected. Such equipment shall be in accordance with nationally recognized
engineering standards, be listed for the application or be approved by the chief. See Article 90,
Standards a .2, a.2.3, a.2.4, a.2.5, a.2.6, u.1.10, u.1.11. Nonmetallic piping, if used, shall be installed
in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Containment shall be provided for
liquid hazardous materials. Containment includes but is not limited to double walled piping."
9.30.145. Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited.
Section 7902.2.2.1 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"7902.2.2.1 Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I, II, and
III -A liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is permitted only pursuant to the Zoning
Code. In addition to the provisions of this code and the other provisions of the Town Code regarding
tank locations relative to buildings and property lines, specific site locations for aboveground tanks
located outside of buildings shall be as specifically approved by the chief."
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9.30.150. Hazardous materials -- Scope.
Section 8001.1.1 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is 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 personnel shall be in accordance with Article 80. Article 80 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 Division 20 of the Health and Safety
Code which impose additional requirements or are more restrictive.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Off -site hazardous materials transportation in accordance with DOT requirements.
2. The quantities of alcoholic beverages, medicines, foodstuffs and cosmetics, containing not more than 50
percent by volume of water -miscible liquids and with the remainder of the solutions not being flammable, in retail
sales occupancies are unlimited when packaged in individual containers not exceeding 4 liters."
9.30.155. Hazardous materials safety.
Section 8001.1.1.1 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as follows:
"8001.1.1.1 General safety standard. 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 nationally 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."
9.30.160. Hazardous materials definitions.
Sec. 8001.2.2 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
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"8001.2.2 Limited application. For the purposes of Article 80, certain terms are defined as
follows:
CONTAINER is any vessel of 60 United States gallons (227.1 L) or less capacity used for
transporting or storing hazardous materials.
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.
EXCEPTION: Alternate systems may be approved by the chief based upon equivalent protection.
OUTDOOR AREA is a single, contiguous property exterior to buildings or without buildings
thereon which is under the ownership or control of a single person. See also definition of Person in
Section 217."
9.30.165. Hazardous materials management plan.
Section 8001.3.2 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article 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). [Note: for purposes
of this code, the term "hazardous material management plan" or "HMMP" shall also mean hazardous
materials business plan or HMBP]. 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:
1. Storage and use areas,
2. Maximum amount of each material stored or used in each area,
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3. Range of container sizes,
4. Locations of emergency isolation and mitigation valves an devices,
5. Product conveying piping containing liquids or gases, other than utility -owned fuel gas lines
and low-pressure fuel gas lines, and
6. On and off positions of valves for valves which are of the self -indicating type.
The plans shall be legible and approximately to scale. Separate distribution systems are allowed
to be shown on separate pages."
9.30.170. Toxic gas - reduced flow orifices.
A new Section 8001.4.2.1 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is added to read as
follows:
"8001.4.2 Flow restriction orifice. Containers for highly toxic gases shall be equipped with a flow
restricting orifice."
9.30.175. Hazardous materials piping, valves and fittings.
Section 8001.4.3.2 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"8001.4.3.2 Design and construction. Piping, tubing, valves , fittings and related components used
for hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the following:
1. 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,
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2. Piping and tubing shall be identified in accordance with nationally recognized standards (see
Article 90 Standard a.2.1) to indicate the material 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,
5. 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, and
instrumentation and to accommodate the expansion of regulated materials, and
6. Containment shall be provided for liquid hazardous materials. Containment includes but is
not limited to double -walled piping."
9.30.180. Supply piping for health hazard materials
Section 8001.4.3.3 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"8001.4.3.3 Additional regulations for supply piping for health hazard materials. Supply
piping and tubing for moderately toxic, toxic and highly toxic gases and for 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:
1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of moderately toxic gases or toxic or highly
toxic gases or material shall have welded or brazed connections throughout unless an exhausted
enclosure is provided if the materials is a gas, or the piping is provided with a receptor for
containment if the material is a liquid,
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EXCEPTION: Nonmetallic piping with approved connections.
2. Highly toxic gases and toxic and moderately toxic corrosive gases shall be provided with
double walled piping, or equivalent,
EXCEPTION: Toxic or moderately toxic gases when provided with primary containment materials inert to
the hazards of the gas.
3. Piping and tubing shall not be located in exit corridors, within any portion of an exit required
to be enclosed in fire resistive construction, or above areas not classified as Group H Occupancies.
EXCEPTION: Piping and tubing within the space defined by the walls of exit 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 6 Occupancies. See UBC Section 307.11.6.2.
4. Where gases or liquids are carried in pressurized piping above 15 psig (103.4kPa), excess
flow control shall be provided. Where the piping originates from within a the storage room or area,
the excess flow control shall be located within a hazardous materials storage room or area. Where
piping originates from a bulk source, the excess flow control shall be located as close to the bulk
source as practical, and
5. Readily accessible manual or automatic remotely activated fail-safe emergency shut-off
valves shall be installed on supply piping and tubing at the following locations:
5.1 The point of use, and
5.2 The tank, cylinder or bulk source."
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9.30.185. Maintenance of safety controls.
Section 8001.4.7.4 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is added to read as follows:
"8001.4.7.4 Maintenance of safety controls. All safety control systems, such as manual and
automatic shut-off valves and indicators, excess flow controls, and monitoring and detection
systems, at a facility shall be maintained in good working condition and tested not less frequently
than annually. Maintenance and testing shall be performed by persons qualified to perform the
maintenance and tests. Maintenance records and certifications shall be available to any
representative of the fire department for inspection upon request."
9.30.190. Notification of hazardous materials release.
Section 8001.5.2.2 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"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."
9.30.195. Hazardous materials identification signs.
Section 8001.7 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article 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.
Individual containers, cartons, packages piping, gas cabinets, equipment, or rooms shall be
conspicuously marked or labeled in accordance with the departments labeling guideline or, if
unavailable, with nationally recognized standards. See also Section 8003.1.2
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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."
9.30.200. Separation of incompatible materials.
Section 8001.9.8 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"8001.9.8 Separation of incompatible materials. Incompatible hazardous materials shall be
separated. Separation by hazard class is appropriate unless otherwise approved by the chief or in
following nationally recognized standards. Separation shall be accomplished by:
1. 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 non combustible 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."
9.30.205. Hazardous materials transport.
Section 8001.10.1.1 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as follows:
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"8001.10.1.1 Removal from travel path. 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."
9.30.210. Hazardous materials transport safety.
A new Section 8001.10.1.2 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as
follows:
"8001.10.1.2 General safety rule for transport. 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 when in transit to their use or storage point shall be accompanied by
a person qualified pursuant to Section 8001.1.9.1."
9.30.220. Hazardous materials containment requirements.
Section 8001.14.5 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as
follows:
"8001.14.5 Containment systems. Containment system shall be required for all 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.
In the case of an installation with one primary container, the secondary containment shall be large
enough to contain at least 100 percent of the volume of the primary container. In the case of
multiple primary tanks, the secondary container shall be large enough to contain 150 percent of the
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volume of the largest primary tank placed in it, or 10 percent of the volume of the aggregate internal
volume of all primary tanks, whichever is greater."
9.30.225. Toxic gas - storage and use.
A new Section 8001.14.6 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as
follows:
"8001.14.6 Toxic Gas --storage and use
8001.14.6.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of toxic gases in amounts exceeding 10 cubic feet per
control area, and highly toxic gases in any amount shall be in accordance with Sections 8001.1,
8001.14.6, 8001.14.7, 8003.3.1, and 8003.3.3.
8001.14.6.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage oftoxic gases in amounts exceeding 10 cubic feet
per outdoor area, and highly toxic gases in any amount shall be in accordance with Sections 8003.1,
8001.14.6, 8001.14.7.2, 8003.3.2, and 8003.3-3.
8001.14.6.3 Indoor use. Indoor use of toxic gases in amounts exceeding 10 cubic feet per control
area and highly toxic gases in any amount shall be in accordance with Section 8001.14.6, 8001.14.7,
and 8004.2.3.7.
8001.14.6.4 Outdoor use. Outdoor use of toxic gases in amounts exceeding 10 cubic feet per
outdoor area and highly toxic gases in any amount shall be in accordance with Sections 8001.14.6,
8001.14.7.2 and 8004.3.6.
8001.14.6.5 Seismic shut-off valve. An automatic shut-off valve which is of a "fail safe to close"
design shall be provided to shut-off the supply of toxic or highly toxic gases.
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8001.14.6.6 Fire extinguishing system. Indoor storage and use areas and exterior use areas and
storage buildings shall be protected by an automatic fire sprinlder system in accordance with Section
8003.1.11.
8001.14.6.7 Automatic shut-off valve. An automatic valve which is of a fail safe to close design
shall be provided to shut-off the supply of highly toxic gases for any of the following:
1. Activation of a manual fire alarm.
2. Activation of the gas detection system.
3. Failure of emergency power.
4. Manual override activated from a remote location.
5. Failure of primary containment.
6. A seismic event within five (5) seconds of horizontal semisoidal oscillation having a peak
acceleration of .3g (=2.94m/sec2) and a period of .4 seconds.
8001.14.6.8 Emergency control station. For highly toxic gases, signals from emergency
equipment shall be transmitted to an emergency control station which is continually staffed by
trained personnel.
8001.14.6.9 Local gas shut-off. Manual activation controls shall be provided at locations near the
point of use and near the source, as approved by the Chief. The Chief may require additional
controls at other places, including, but not limited to, the entry to the building, storage or use areas,
and emergency control stations. Manual activated shut-off valves shall be of "fail safe to close
design".
8001.14.6.10 Purge system. Gas systems shall be provided with dedicated inert gas purge systems.
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8001.14.6.11 Maximum quantity. Toxic gases stored or used in quantities exceeding 500,000
cubic feet in a single container per control area or outdoor use area shall comply with the additional
requirements for highly toxic gases of sections 8001.14.6, 8001.4.3.2 and 8001.4.3.3 of this code."
9.30.230. Moderately toxic gas - storage and use.
A new Section 8001.14.7 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as
follows:
"8001.14.7 Moderately toxic Gas --storage and use
8001.14.7.1 General. Moderately toxic gases including those used as refrigerants shall be in
accordance with sections 8003.3.3.3.1, 8001.4.7.4, 8001.14.6.6, 8003.1.11 and 8001.4.3.2 in addition
to the requirements of this section.
8001.14.7.1.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of moderately toxic gases in excess of 20 cubic feet
per area bounded by no less than a one -hour fire -restive occupancy separation shall be in accordance
with this section 8001.14.7.1.
8001.14.7.1.2 Ventilation. Cylinders shall be stored within gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures, or
gas storage rooms. Portable and stationary tanks shall be stored within gas rooms or exhausted
enclosures.
8001.14.7.1.3 Treatment systems. Treatment systems shall be utilized to process all exhaust
ventilation to be discharged from gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms in accordance
with Section 9003.3.1.3.5.
8001.14.7.1.4 Detection. A continuous gas detection system shall be provided to detect the
presence of a gas at or below the permissible exposure limit or ceiling limit in accordance with
Section 8003.3.1.6.
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8001.14.7.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of moderately toxic gases in excess of 20 cubic feet
per outdoor area shall be in accordance with Section 8001.14.6.6 and this Section 8001.14.7.2.
8001.14.7.2.1 Storage under canopies. Portable tanks and cylinders shall be stored under a canopy
of non combustible construction.
8001.14.7.2.2 Piping and controls. In addition to the requirements of Section 8001.4.3, piping
and controls on stationary tanks shall be in accordance with Section 8003.3.2.4.
8001.14.7.2.3 Leaking cylinders. One or more gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be
provided to handle leaking cylinders in accordance with Section 8003.3.3.3.
8001.14.7.2.4 Exhaust for leaking tanks. A means of local exhaust shall be provided to capture
leaks from portable tanks in accordance with Section 8003.3.3.4.
8001.14.7.3 Indoor use. Indoor use of moderately toxic gases in excess of 20 cubic feet per area
bounded by not less than a one -hour fire -resistive occupancy separation shall be in accordance with
Section 8001.14.7.3 and the storage provisions of Section 8001.14.7.1.
8001.14.7.3.1 Purge system. Gas systems shall be provided with dedicated inert gas purge systems.
8001.14.7.4 Outdoor use. Outdoor use of moderately toxic gases in excess of 20 cubic feet shall
be in accordance with this Section 8001.14.7.4 and the storage provisions of Section 8001.14.7.2.
8001.14.7.4.1 Ventilation. When cylinders, containers or portable tanks are used outdoors, gas
cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be provided.
8001.14.7.4.2 Treatment systems. Treatment systems shall be utilized to process all exhaust to
be discharged from gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures in accordance with Section 8003.3.1.3.5.
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8001.14.7.5 LC 50 s 3000 PPM. Notwithstanding the hazard class definition in Section 214-M,
moderately toxic gases with an LC50 less than 3000 parts per million shall comply with the
requirements of Sections 8001.14.7.
8001.14.7.6 Maximum quantity. Moderately toxic gases stored or used in quantities exceeding
500,000 cubic feet in a single container per control area or outdoor use area shall comply with the
additional requirements for toxic gases of sections 8001.14 and 8001.4.3.3 of this code; moderately
toxic gases stored or used in quantities exceeding 1,000,000 cubic feet per control area or outdoor
use area shall also comply with the additional requirements for highly toxic gases of sections
8001.14 and 8001.4.3.3 of this code."
9.30.235. Compressed toxic gas - storage.
A new Section 8003.1.1 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as follows:
"8003.1.1 Compressed toxic gas - storage. Indoor storage of toxic and highly toxic compressed
gases in amounts exceeding the exempt amounts set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance
with Section 8003.1, 8003.3.1, 8003.3.3.3, and 8001.14.6."
9.30.240. Secondary containment of hazardous materials.
Section 8003.1.7.4 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"8003.1.7.4 Secondary containment. Drains shall be directed to containment systems or other
locations designed as secondary containment for the hazardous materials liquids and fire -protection
water, or the building, room or area shall be designed to provide secondary containment of hazardous
materials liquids and fire protection water through the use of recessed floors or liquid -tight raised
sills.
Secondary containment shall be sized in accordance with section 8001.14.5. The volume contained
shall include the sized amount plus the design flow rate of the automatic fire -extinguishing system
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for the area of the room or area in which the storage is located or the system design area, whichever
is smaller. The containment capacity shall be capable of containing the flow for a period of 20
minutes.
Overflow from the secondary containment system shall be provided to direct liquid leakage and fire -
protection water to a safe location away from the building, valves, means of egress, fire access
roadway, adjoining property or storm drains.
If the storage area is open to rainfall, the secondary containment shall be designed to accommodate
the volume of a 24-hour rainfall as determined by a 25-year storm. Where curbs are used, provisions
shall be made for draining accumulations of groundwater or rainwater.
A monitoring method capable of detecting hazardous material leakage from the primary containment
into the secondary containment shall be provided. Visual inspection of the primary containment
shall be used unless other means of monitoring are approved by the chief. Where secondary
containment is subject to the intrusion of water, a monitoring method for such water shall be
provided. When monitoring devices are provided, they shall be connected to distinct visual or
audible alarms."
9.30.245. Hazardous materials - limit controls..
Section 8003.1.14.1 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"8003.1.14.1 General. Limit controls shall be provided in accordance with Section 8003.1.14.
Sections 8003.1.14.2 and 8003.1.14.3 shall also apply to materials in quantities that do not exceed
the exempt amounts".
9.30.250. Compressed toxic gas - ventilated area.
Section 8003.3.1.3.1 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
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"8003.3.1.3.1 Ventilated area. Cylinders shall be stored within gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures
or gas rooms. Portable and stationary tanks shall be stored within gas rooms or exhausted
enclosures. The room or area in which gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures are located shall be
provided with exhaust ventilation that is independent of the ventilation required for gas cabinets and
exhausted enclosures."
9.30.255 Compressed toxic gas - emergency power.
Section 8003.3.1.4 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"8003.3.1.4 Emergency power. Emergency power shall be provided for highly toxic and toxic
gases in amounts exceeding the exempt amounts defined in Table 8001.13-B in lieu of standby
power for:
1. Exhaust ventilation, including the power supply for treatment systems,
2. Gas -detection systems,
3. Emergency alarm systems, and
4. Temperature control systems."
9.30.260 Compressed toxic gas - outdoor storage.
Section 8003.3.2.1 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"8003.3.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases in amounts
exceeding exempt amounts set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance with Sections 8003.1,
8003.3.2, 8003.3.3, and 8001.14.6."
9.30.265. Compressed toxic gas - distance to exposures.
Section 8003.3.2.2.2 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
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"8003.3.2.2.2 Distance limitation to exposures. Outdoor storage of moderately toxic, toxic and
highly toxic compressed gases shall not be within 75 feet (22, 860 mm) of a building, property line,
street, alley, public way or exit to a public way unless the storage is shielded by a structure having
a minimum fire resistive 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.
The shielding structure shall not have more than two sides at approximately 90-degree directions,
or three sides with connecting angles of approximately 135 degrees."
9.30.270. Compressed toxic gas - cylinder leak testing.
A new Section 8003.3.3.3.1 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as
follows:
"8003.3.3.3.1 Testing. Compressed gas cylinders shall be inspected for leaks immediately upon
delivery and again immediately prior to departure. Testing shall be approved by the chief in
accordance with appropriate nationally recognized industry standards and practices, if any.
Appropriate remedial actions shall be immediately undertaken when leaks are detected.
9.30.275. Compressed toxic gas - excess flow control.
A new Section 8003.3.3.4.1 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as
follows:
"8003.3.3.4.1 Excess flow control. Portable tanks, and cylinders shall be provided with excess
flow control. Valves shall be permanently marked to indicate the maximum design flow rate.
EXCEPTION: Moderately toxic gas."
9.30.280. Hazardous materials - use, dispensing and handling.
Section 8004.1.1 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
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"8004.1.1 Applicability. Use, dispensing and handling of hazardous materials where the aggregate
quantity is in excess of the exempt amount set forth in Section 8001:13 shall be in accordance with
Sections 8001 and 8004.
Use dispensing and handling of hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity does not exceed
the exempt amounts set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance with Section 8001. For
flammable, oxidizing, pyrophoric, toxic, and highly toxic gases, see also Section 8001.14.
Hazardous materials regulated by other articles, including refrigerants, are not required to be in
accordance with Section 8004 unless specifically indicated in Section 8004."
9.30.285. Hazardous materials - emergency alarm.
A new Section 8004.1.19 is added to the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read as
follows:
"8004.1.19 Emergency alarm. See Section 8003.1.15."
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9.30.290. Liquefied petroleum gas - permits and plans.
Section 8202.1 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"8202.1 Permits and Plans. For a permit to store, use, handle, or dispense LP -gas, or to install or
maintain an LP -gas container, see Section 105, Permit 1.1.
EXCEPTION: A permit is not required to install or maintain portable containers of less than 125-
gallon (473.2 L) aggregate water capacity.
Distributors shall not fill an LP -gas container for which a permit is required unless a permit for
installation has been issued for that location by the chief
Where a single container is over 125-gallon (473.2L) water capacity or the aggregate capacity
of containers is over 125-gallon (473.2L) water capacity, the installer shall submit plans for such
installations."
9.30.300 Liquefied petroleum gas - storage limits.
Section 8204.2 of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as follows:
"8204.2 Maximum capacity within Established Limits. Except where prohibited, the aggregate
capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a 2,000-gallon (7571 L) water capacity.
8204.2.1 Prohibition in heavily populated or congested commercial areas. The storage of
liquefied petroleum gasses is prohibited in heavily populated or congested commercial areas."
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9.30.305. Firebreak vegetation.
- -A-new Seetion 1-6.3-is added to -Appendix II=A of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to-
read as follows:
"16.3 Firebreak Vegetation. When brush or vegetation growth is removed and cleared away to
provide a firebreak as required by this section, suitable growth that will not form a means of rapidly
transmitting fire shall be planted in such a manner so as to reduce the possibility of erosion."
9.30.310. Roof coverings in hazardous fire area.
A new Section 25 is added to Appendix II -A of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article to read
as follows:
"SECTION 25 -- ROOF COVERINGS IN HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS AS DEFINED BY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
Roof coverings on all buildings shall be fire retardant, and shall comply with the standards
established for Uniform Building Code Class A roofing. Re -roofing of existing buildings shall
comply with the above except that any re -roofing of less than ten percent (10%) of the total roof area
on any building shall be exempt from this requirement. Additions to existing buildings exceeding
ten percent (10%) of the total roof area shall comply with this section."
9.30.315. Distribution of fire hydrants.
Section 5 of Appendix III-B of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in this article is amended to read as
follows:
"SECTION 5 -- DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
The average spacing between fire hydrants shall not exceed that listed in Table A-III-B-1.
EXCEPTION: The maximum spacing of hydrants in commercial areas shall be 250 feet.
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Regardless of the average spacing, fire hydrants shall be located such that all points on
sLtreets and access toads _adjacent to a_buil. ing are within the distances listed in Table A-111=
B-1.
SECTION III
Existing Article III of Chapter 13 is moved to Article IV to read as follows:
ARTICLE IV. WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES
Sec. 13.40.010. Restrictions on wood burning appliances.
It shall be unlawful to:
(a) Use fireplaces and other wood burning appliances when the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District issues a "Don't Light Tonight" warning and when an alternate
approved heat source is available.
(b) Sell, advertise, transfer, install or replace a wood burning appliance that does not meet
minimum EPA Phase II Certified Standards or equivalent.
(c) The following appliances are exempt from this section:
(1) Wood burning appliances that are designed primarily for food preparation.
(2) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -- Phase II certified appliances and
approved equals.
(3)
Historic wood burning appliances as determined by the Building Official and the
Planning Director.
(4) Appliances of unusual character as determined by the Building Official.
Sec. 13.40.020. Fuel for wood burning appliances.
It shall be unlawful to burn garbage, plastics, rubber, waste solvent, paint, oil, painted or
treated wood, particle board, plywood, salt -water driftwood, coal, glossy or colored paper, and
any other fuel which produces noxious, corrosive or toxic smoke and fumes in wood burning
appliances.
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SECTION IV
A new Article III of Chapter 13 is adopted as follows:
ARTICLE III. Regulation of Facilities Where Materials Which Are or May Become
Toxic Gases are Found
DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 13.30.010. Application.
(a) This article applies to all new and existing facilities where regulated materials subject to
this article are present in concentrations which exceed the level of concern as determined in
accordance with this article.
(b) It is intended that this article supplement, and be used in conjunction with, other sections
of this chapter and Chapters 6 and 9.
(c) In the event of conflicting or overlapping regulatory provisions with a provision elsewhere
in the Town 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 expressly preempted pursuant to by an
act of Congress or enactment of the State Legislature, the more stringent requirement shall apply.
Sec. 13.30.015. Definitions.
(a) General. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words and phrases in this article shall
have the meanings set forth in this section, which shall govern the construction of this article. For
words and phrases not defined in this article, the definitions set forth in Chapter 9 shall control.
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(b) Limited applications. For the purpose of this article, certain terms and words are defined
as follows:--
1. "Controls" are a means to regulate materials so as to prevent unauthorized discharges.
2. "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 (1) or more of the
following:
(i) An occupancy separation with a minimum one -hour fire resistive rating, or
(ii) The exterior wall, roof or foundation of the building.
A maximum of four (4) 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 (2) control areas.
3. "Equilibrium vapor concentration" (EVC) means the state of a regulated material at which
vapor pressure has stabilized and is no longer rising or falling. The EVC value of a
regulated material is determined by multiplying vapor pressure ("VP") by 106, and
dividing by atmospheric pressure, as shown in the following equation. Atmospheric
pressure is assumed to be 760 mm Hg at sea level.
EVC (ppm)
=
Vapor Pressure x
106
Atmospheric
Pressure
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Note: Vapor pressure for materials with a boiling point equal to or less than 25 °C shall be
760 mm Hg materials with a boiling point greater than 25°Cshall use the actual vapor __
pressure for that material at 25 °C.
4. "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.
5. "Fire code" means the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) as adopted in chapter 9.
6. "Fire Chief' means the Chief of the Central Fire District of Santa Clara County.
7. "Gas" means an aeriform fluid which is in a gaseous state at normal temperature and
pressure.
8. "Inert construction materials" means materials which under reasonably foreseeable
conditions will not degrade or react upon contact with the regulated materials to be
contained.
9. "Level of concern" (LOC) means the maximum concentration of a substance in air that
will not cause serious health effects in the majority of the population when exposed to the
substance for a relatively short period of time. For purposes of this article, the LOC is
equal to 0.1 of the IDLH value, as defined in article 80 of the fire code, if the particular
substance has an established IDLH, or if not, an estimated LOC value based on acute
toxicity value of 0.01 LC50, 0.1 LCLo, 0.001 LD50, or 0.01 LDLo.
10. "Lethal concentration" (LC50) means the median lethal concentration level, at which fifty
(50) percent of appropriate test animals die when exposed by inhalation for a
scientifically appropriate specified time period.
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11. "Lethal concentration low" (LCLo) means the lowest concentration of a chemical at
which some test animals-diedfollowiiiginhalation exposure.
12. "Lethal dose median" (LD50) means the dose at which fifty (50) percent of test animals
die following exposure. The lethal dose is given in milligrams per kilogram of body
weight of the test animals.
13. "Lethal dose low" (LDLo) means the lowest dose of a chemical at which some test
animals died following exposure.
14. "Material hazard index" (MHI) means a numeric value used for ranking of chemical
substances (materials) in order to determine the level of controls necessary for regulated
materials. MHI is determined by dividing the EVC of a material at 25 °C by the LOC for
the material, as shown in the following equation:
MHI
=
EVC (ppm) @ 25 °C
LOC (ppm)
15. "Maximum threshold quantity" (Max. T.Q.) 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.(lbs.)
=
2.5 x 108
MHI
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16. "Minimum threshold quantity" (Min. T.Q.) means the aggregate quantity in a control area
which, due to the minimal aggregate quantities present, need only comply with specific
control requirements established in subsection 13.30.401(e) of this article, and not with
the requirements for Class I, II, or III regulated materials. Min. T.Q. for mixtures shall be
based on the aggregate weight (in pounds) of the regulated components.
For D.O.T. Poison A (those materials characterized by the United States Department of
Transportation (D.O.T.) as Poison A): Min. T.Q. = 1 lb. or less.
For other regulated materials: Min. T.Q. = 2 lbs. or less.
Minimum threshold quantity controls are set forth in subsection 13.30.401(e) of this
article.
17. "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.
18. "Regulated materials" means all materials, regardless of form (i.e., liquid, solid or gas)
which meet the criteria established by subsection 13.30.020(b) below.
19. "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.
20. "Unauthorized discharge" means releasing, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting,
emptying, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping or disposing a regulated material into
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the environment, including any sewer, storm drain, ditch, drainage canal, lake, river or
tidal -waterway, surface- water, groundwater, land surface; -sidewalk; street or highway, --
subsurface strata, or ambient air, except:
(i)
A "federally permitted release," as that term is defined in section 101 of the
comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42
U.S.C. § 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.
DIVISION 2. REQUIREMENTS.
Sec. 13.30.020. General standards.
(a) 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.
(b) Regulated materials. "Regulated materials," including but not limited to gases, are those
materials which meet the following criteria:
1. The material has an established level of concern (LOC) as defined in this article; and
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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 (70°F 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 as set forth in article 9 of the fire code.
Materials which meet the foregoing criteria are subject to the provisions of this article.
EXCEPTION: Flammable anesthetic and nonflammable medical gases used at hospitals
or similar facilities and fixed installations of medical gases intended for sedation wherein
the patient is not rendered unconscious, such as, but not limited to, analgesia systems
used for dentistry, podiatry, veterinary and other similar uses are not regulated by this
article but do remain subject to other articles in the Uniform Fire Code.
(c) General obligation. No person shall cause, suffer or permit the storage, handling, use, or
dispensing of materials regulated by this article:
1. 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 such person has knowledge of an
unauthorized discharge from or at such facility, immediately notify the Fire Chief of such
discharge.
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(d) Permits.
1. General. 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 shall be established by the Fire Chief in accordance
with the provisions of article 4 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.
2. MHI calculations for each regulated material to be stored, dispensed, used or handled at
the facility shall be submitted to the Fire Chief as part of the compliance plan. The Fire
Chief may require the submission of any additional available acute toxicity data to
support the MHI value proposed for each material.
(e) Compliance.
1. Notwithstanding section 1.103 of the fire code, persons responsible for any facility
lawfully in existence on July 16, 1990, which is not in compliance with the provisions of
this article shall submit a compliance plan to the Fire Chief no later than July 16, 1991.
For purposes of this section, the term "lawfully in existence" includes, but is not limited
to, those facilities for which a building permit has been issued and construction has
begun. The compliance plan shall set forth the time and manner in which the facility is
proposed to be brought into compliance.
2. Persons responsible for facilities lawfully in existence on July 16, 1990, shall cause their
facilities to be in full compliance with this article not later than July 16, 1993. The Fire
Chief may extend this time period at the request of a responsible person for a maximum
of two (2) additional years if the Fire Chief makes a written determination that hardship,
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unique circumstances or other good cause exists for such extension. The Fire Chief may
-charge a fee for processing a -request for -extension, in accordance with the municipal fee — -
schedule.
3. Persons responsible for a facility not lawfully in existence or operating on July 16, 1990,
shall submit a compliance plan and obtain a permit prior to storing, dispensing, using or
handling any regulated material.
(f) Closure.
1.
General. 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.
2. Closure plan. A closure plan shall be submitted by a responsible person to the Fire Chief
at least thirty (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 thirty -day period upon a finding of good cause.
(g) Seismic protection. Persons responsible for a facility with one (1) 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 the Uniform Building Code.
(h) Security. Responsible persons shall cause facilities where materials subject to this article
are stored, handled, dispensed or used to be secured against unauthorized entry.
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(i) Breathing apparatus.
1. In order to provide for immediate initial on -scene response in the event of an
unauthorized discharge and to provide on -scene assistance to Firefighters 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 (2) 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.
2. 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.
3. A "location that provides safety" is one which is not likely to be immediately affected by
the release of a regulated material.
(j) 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 5108-A of the Uniform Fire Code adopted in
Chapter 9. Separation shall be maintained by means of one -hour fire resistive construction, or by
the use of separate gas cabinets. For purposes of this section, the term "incompatible" shall mean
those materials listed in the above -mentioned Table 51-110-A.
(k) 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
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nationally recognized industry standards and practices, if any. Appropriate remedial actions shall
be immediately -undertaken -when leaks are detected. — — — — --
(1) Protective plugs/caps. 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.
(m) Emergency response plans.
1. 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.
2. 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.
(n) Emergency response team.
1. 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.
2. Emergency response team members shall ascertain all on -site locations where regulated
materials are stored, handled and used, shall become familiar with the emergency
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.
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(o) Emergency drills.
1. Responsible persons shall cause emergency drills of each on -site emergency response
team to be conducted not less frequently than once every three (3) months.
2. Records of drills conducted shall be maintained at the facility for three (3) years and shall
be made available for inspection upon request by the Fire Chief.
(p) Annual maintenance.
1. 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.
2. Maintenance and testing shall be performed by persons qualified to perform the
maintenance and tests.
3. Maintenance records and certifications shall be available to the Fire Chief upon
inspection or request.
(q) Flow limiting orifices and devices for D.O.T. Poison A. Containers for those materials
classified as D.O.T. Poison A, regardless of the amount of D.O.T. Poison A, shall be equipped
with a flow restricting orifice, when available from the supplier of the D.O.T. Poison A. If a flow
restricting orifice is not available, the container shall be used with a flow limiting device.
(r) Fire extinguishing systems.
1. 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.
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2. The design of the sprinkler systems shall be not less than that required under Uniform
Building Coale Standard No: 9-1 for -Ordinary Hazard Group 2-with a minimum design
area of three thousand (3,000) square feet. Where the materials or storage arrangement
require a higher level of sprinkler system protection in accordance with nationally
recognized standards, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be provided.
3. 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.
DIVISION 3. CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS
Section 13.30.030. Materials Classifications.
(a) General. Regulated materials shall be classified according to their material hazard index
(MHI) value.
(b) Class I regulated materials. Of the materials regulated by this article, Class I materials
pose the greatest potential hazard. A regulated material which has an MHI value equal to or
greater than five hundred thousand (500,000), or which is classified as D.O.T. Poison A, shall be
classified as a Class I regulated material.
(c) Class II regulated materials. A regulated material which has an MHI equal to or greater
than ten thousand (10,000) but less than five hundred thousand (500,000) shall be classified as a
Class II regulated material.
(d) Class III regulated materials. A regulated material which has an MHI equal to or greater
than four thousand nine hundred (4,900) but less than ten thousand (10,000) shall be classified as
a Class III regulated material.
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(e) Maximum threshold quantity (Max. T.Q.). Regulated materials which exceed their Max.
- - Qshall-be classified one (-1-)-levei higher than otherwise determined -by the MHI-fie., Class -III - -
to Class II, or Class II to Class I).
(f) Materials not exceeding minimum threshold quantity (Min. T.Q.). Regulated materials
which do not exceed the Min. T.Q. shall satisfy only the specific requirements established in
section 13.30.401, and shall not otherwise be required to meet the requirements applicable to
materials classified as Class I, II or III regulated materials.
(g) Exempt amounts.
1. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, material which would otherwise be
regulated is exempt from regulation under this article if:
(i) The material has an MHI less than four thousand nine hundred (4,900); or
(ii) The aggregate quantity of the material in a control area does not exceed the Min.
T.Q., and the quantity of the material in a single vessel does not exceed the amounts
specified as follows:
D.O.T. Poison A, 1/41b.
Other regulated materials, 1 lb.
2. Notwithstanding the exemption in subsection (1), above, no Class I material, regardless
of the amount thereof, is exempt from the provisions relating to "flow limiting devices,"
set forth in subsection 13.30.020(q) nor from the provisions relating to "fire
extinguishing systems," set forth in subsection 13.30.020(r).
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DIVISION 4. SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
Sec. 13.30.040 Storage and Use Requirements.
(a) General.
1. The specific provisions required by this article shall be in addition to those requirements
specified in 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 Classification
Hazard Controls
Class I
Includes Class I, Class II, Class III, minimum
threshold quantity and exempt amount
controls
Class II
Includes Class II, Class III, minimum
threshold quantity and exempt amount
controls
Class III
Includes Class III, minimum threshold
quantity and exempt amount controls
Minimum threshold quantity
Includes minimum threshold quantity and
exempt amount controls
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Exempt amounts
Other applicable statutes, codes, ordinances
2. Exterior storage of regulated materials is covered by subsection (f) of this section.
3. All control equipment for materials regulated by this article shall meet appropriate
nationally recognized standards, if any, approved by the Fire Chief.
(b) Class I controls. Persons responsible for any facility where Class I materials are present
shall comply with all of the requirements of this subsection (b) and with subsections (c), (d), (e),
and (f) of this section.
1. Piping.
(i)
Piping for Class I materials shall be designed and fabricated from materials
compatible with the material to be contained. Piping shall be of strength and
durability sufficient to withstand the pressure, structural, and seismic stress and
exposure to which it may be subjected, as required by the Uniform Building Code.
(ii) 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.
2. Automatic shut-off. An automatic shut-off valve which is of a "fail-safe to close" design
shall be provided. Each of the following shall activate automatic shut-off:
(i) Gas detection.
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(ii) Manually, from remote locations.
(iii) Failure of emergency power.
(iv) Seismic activity, upon a seismic event within five (5) seconds of horizontal
semisoidal oscillation having a peak acceleration of .3g (= 2.94m/sec2) and a period
of .4 seconds.
(v) Failure of primary containment.
(vi) Activation of manual fire alarm.
3. Emergency control station. Signals from emergency equipment shall be transmitted to an
emergency control station which is continually staffed by trained personnel.
(c) Class II controls. Responsible persons shall cause materials which are classified as Class
II materials to be provided with the controls specified in this subsection (c) and in subsections
(d), (e) and (f) of this section.
1. Connections.
(i)
Piping and tubing shall be installed in accordance 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.
(ii) Material which is not compatible with ferrous piping may be installed in nonferrous
piping approved by the Fire Chief.
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(iii) Where connections other than welded connections meet appropriate nationally
- recognized -industry standards if any, a person responsible fora facility mayseek 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.
2. Local gas shut-off.
(i) Manual activation controls shall be provided at locations near the point of use and
near the source, as approved by the Fire Chief.
(ii) 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.
(iii) Manually activated shut-off valves shall be of "fail-safe to close" design.
�. Emergency power. Emergency power shall be provided for:
(i) Exhaust ventilation, including the power supply for treatment systems.
(ii) Gas -detection systems.
(iii) Emergency alarm systems.
(iv) Temperature -control systems which comply with the fire code.
4. Excess flow control.
(i) Portable tanks and cylinders shall be provided with excess flow control.
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(ii) Valves shall be permanently marked to indicate the maximum design flow rate.
5. Gas detection. A continuous gas -detection system in accordance with Chapters 6 and 9
shall be provided to detect the presence of gas at or below the permissible exposure limit.
The detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to a 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.
6. Reduced flow valves. Reduced flow valves may be utilized to reduce the maximum flow
rate from cylinders and tanks under full flow conditions. Valve flow rates may be
considered in determining the size of treatment systems required for a worst case release.
7. Seismic shut-off 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 five (5) seconds of horizontal semisoidal oscillation having a peak
acceleration of .3g (= 2.94m/sec2) and a period of .4 seconds.
8. Class II corrosives. Inert construction materials shall be used for the primary containment
of Class II regulated materials which are corrosives. Alternatively, secondary
containment shall be provided for Class II materials which are corrosives.
9. Emergency alarms. When materials regulated by this article 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
one hundred fifty -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.
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(d) Class III controls. Persons responsible for a facility shall cause materials which are
-classified as Class Ill -materials -to be -provided witlrthe-controls specified iirthis-subsection (d)
and in subsections (e) and (f) of this section.
1. Piping, valves, and fittings.
(i)
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.
(ii) 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.
2. Signage.
(i)
Stationary aboveground tanks shall be placarded with hazard identification signs as
specified in the fire code for the specific material contained.
(ii) Signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted in indoor storage, use and handling areas
and within twenty-five (25) feet of outdoor storage, use and handling areas.
(iii) Signs shall not be obscured or removed.
(iv) Signs shall be in English and such other languages as may be appropriate, as
determined by the Fire Chief.
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(v) Signs shall be durable.
(vi) 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.
3. 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).
(e) Minimum threshold quantity controls. Responsible persons shall cause materials which do
not exceed the minimum threshold quantity to be provided with the controls specified in this
subsection (e) and in subsection (f) of this section.
1. Exhaust ventilation.
(i) 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.
(ii) Storage of portable and stationary tanks shall be within a separate ventilated room
without other occupancy or use.
(iii) If gas cabinets are provided, the room or area in which they are located shall have
independent exhaust ventilation.
(iv) 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, absorbing, neutralizing, burning or otherwise
processing the entire contents of the single tank or cylinder of gas which presents
the highest potential hazard.
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(v) Systems utilized for such processing shall be designed as a treatment system, as
descrrbed-in subsection (-03 of this-sectionif 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.
2. Gas cabinets. When gas cabinets are provided they shall be:
(i) Operated at negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area.
(ii) 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 two hundred (200) feet per minute (fpm) with a
minimum of one hundred fifty (150) fpm at any other point of the access port or
window.
(iii) Connected to a treatment system.
(iv) Provided with self -closing doors.
(v) Constructed of steel with a thickness not less than twelve (12) gauge.
3. Treatment systems.
(i)
Treatment systems shall be utilized to process all exhaust ventilation to be
discharged from gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or separate 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 (e)5 and 6 below.
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(ii) When more than one (1) gas may be emitted to the treatment system, the treatment
system shalt be designed o handle he worst case release based ori the release tare,
the quantity and the IDLH for all the gases stored or used.
4. 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.
5. Stationary tanks.
(i) Stationary tanks shall be labeled with the maximum rate of release for the gas
contained based on any valves or fittings that are inserted directly into the tank.
(ii) 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 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.
6. Portable tanks and cylinders.
(i)
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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:
60
Container
Nonliquefied (Minutes)
Liquefied (Minutes)
Cylinders
5
30
Portable tanks
40
240
(ii) 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.
7. Gas detection for D.O.T. Poison A. A portable or fixed gas detection system capable of
monitoring at PEL for each regulated material classified as a D.O.T. Poison A stored or
used within the facility shall be provided.
(f) Exterior storage.
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) and the Uniform Building
Code.
2. Distance limitation to exposures. Exterior storage of regulated materials shall not be
within seventy-five (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 rating of two (2) hours and which interrupts the line of sight
between the storage and the exposure. The shielding structure shall be at least five (5) feet
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from any exposure. The shielding structure shall have not more than two (2) sides which
shall be at approximately ninety -degree directions.
3. Openings in buildings subject to exposure. When an exterior storage area is located
within seventy-five (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 subsection
(02 of this section or within fifty (50) feet horizontally from the storage area, whether or
not protected by a shielding structure.
4. Air intakes. No exterior storage area for regulated materials shall be within seventy-five
(75) feet of any air intake.
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.
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 subsection (e)3 of this section.
(ii) 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 subsection (e)3 of this section.
June 11, 1996 62
(iii) 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.
7. Gas cabinets for leaking cylinders.
(i)
At least one (1) gas cabinet 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 connected to a treatment system as specified in
subsection (e)3 of this section.
(ii) A gas cabinet or exhausted enclosure need not be provided for leaking cylinders if
all cylinders are stored within gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures.
8. Local exhaust for leaking portable tanks.
(i)
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
subsection (e)3 of this section.
(ii) 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.
(g) Tank cars and piping.
June 11, 1996 63
1. 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. § 1801 et seq. "Unloading" does not
include the use of tank cars to store regulated materials.
2. 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 connect tank cars to facilities for the unloading and
delivery of regulated material, and to tank cars used to store regulated materials.
DIVISION 5. MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 13.30.050. Fee schedule.
For purposes of this article, the reference to a municipal fee schedule shall refer to the then -
current Town resolution establishing fees regarding the subject matter of this article.
SECTION V
This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos on , 199 and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the
Town of Los Gatos at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on
June 11, 1996 64
, 199 . This ordinance takes effect 30 days after it is adopted, or filing with the
California Housing nd Community Development, whichever comes first.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
AB SENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
N:1ATY\UFCREDF.BES
June 11, 1996 65
DERIVATION TABLE FOR NEW CODE SECTIONS
REASON
I
Specifies that construction projects will not be
granted final approval until Fire District
inspections are completed.
COMMENT
Reformat
Conform to Chapter
1 terminology
Reformat
Reformat -- add State
law background
Amend references to
Town Code
Add enforcement to
part of fee schedule
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No change 1
Update to 1994 UFC
Limit enforcement
powers to State law
No change
SUBJECT
Inclusion in District
Delegation of duties
Plan review
Citations
Abatement of hazards
En
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Building plans sent to District
Fire zone designation
Adoption of UFC
Fire prevention bureau
Final inspection subject to
completion of fire safety
DERIVATION
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REASON
Allows Fire District response personnel to
become familiar with complex building alarm,
mechanical, or fire suppression systems after
construction is completed.
Requires installers to obtain a permit and owl
approval prior to installation of fire protection
systems.
Requires operations to obtain a permit for any
institutional occupancy which will require a
fire safety inspection.
The term was necessary to add to be consistent
with toxic gas ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas -
ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
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Limit to
familiarization rather
than operations
Conform to Chapter
1 penalty provisions
Split from former
section
Split from former
section
Add moderately toxic
Add definition
Add definition
Add definition
SUBJECT
Familiarization training
Citations
Fire extinguishing system
modifications
Permits for institutions
Table of compressed gases
Hazardous material business
plan
Moderately toxic gas
Storage facility
DERIVATION
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REASON
Requires the installation of fire sprinklers
when the required fire flow is excessive or not
available or when buildings are three or more
stories.
Would make tools such as ladders and hose
readily available for fire fighting operations in
high rise buildings.
Would make valves for fire protection systems
that are below grade available for inspection or
service.
Would allow CFPD to require hose outlets in
buildings that are large and would present a
difficulty in getting hose streams to the interior
of the structure.
Would allow CFPD to require hose outlets in
buildings that are large and would present a
difficulty in getting hose streams to the interior
of the structure.
Would require that all fire suppression systeins
are monitored by the building fire alarm
system in order to provide early warning.
COMMENT
Additional fire
sprinkling
requirements
Change height
requirements
No change
Update NFPA
requirement
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SUBJECT
Water supply
Tool cache room
Valves below grade
Standpipe requirements
Standpipe table
Automatic alarm system
monitoring
DERIVATION
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This is a comprehensive re -write of the
flaming food cooking section that was
approved by all county fire agencies.
Adequate safeguards are not provided in the
1994 UFC.
Consistent with State regulations.
The 1994 UFC does not specify where
compressed natural gas can be stored.
Provides for better restraint based on local
earthquake experience.
1994 UFC does not specify limitations of
where explosives can be stored.
Prohibits fireworks in the Town limits.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
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Add additional UFC
reference
Define height at
which they must
affixed to an object
Adds congested
commercial area as
place where
explosives may not
be stored
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Limits on flaming and heating
food and beverages
Nozzles for self -dispensing
fuels
Limits on location of storage of
natural gas
Refrigeration requirements
Securing gas containers
Limit on storage of explosives
Prohibition of fireworks
General standard for handling
liquids
DERIVATION
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NEW CODE
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REASON
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas
ordinance. -�
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
COMMENT
Add UFC reference
Add containment
requirements for
double walls
Change from special
enclosure to chief
and UFC control
Defines State laws
Add continuous gas -
detection system to
list
Add hazardous
materials business
plan as part of system
SUBJECT
Delete requirement for plans for
liquid storage
Spill control means
Liquid piping standards
Aboveground tank limits
Reference to State/uniform
regulations on hazardous
substances and tanks
General standard for hazardous
materials handling
Definitions on handling terms
Hazardous materials
management plan
DERIVATION
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REASON
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas
ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas
ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
COMMENT
Require flow
restrictors
Add
containment/double-
wall requirement
Add toxic gases to
definition; amend
exceptions
Requires annual tests
and record keeping
Broadens
requirements for
notice to chief
Reformatted, but
elimination of size
cutoff retained
SUBJECT
Reduced flow orifices for toxic
gases
Hazardous materials piping
Supply piping for gases
Maintenance of safety controls
Notice of release of materials
Separation of incompatible
materials
Removal of materials from
travel path
General safety standard for
safety in transport
Containment requirements
added
DERIVATION
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9.30.210
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REASON
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas
ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas
ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas
ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas
ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas
ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas
ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas
ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas
ordinance.
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Add detail and
eliminate exceptions
Add requirements to
exempt quantities
Eliminate exceptions
Specify all toxic
gases for coverage
Add references
Eliminate exception
SUBJECT
Toxic gas storage requirements
Moderately toxic gas storage
requirements
Compressed toxic gas storage
requirements
Secondary containment of
hazardous materials
Limit controls
Ventilation for cylinders/tanks
Emergency power
Outdoor storage of compressed
toxic gas
Distance separation for toxic
gases
Leak detection added
DERIVATION
NEW CODE
SECTION
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9.30.270
REASON
Necessary to be consistent with toxic gas
ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Necessary to be consistent with hazardous
material ordinance.
Requires plans to be submitted for an LPG
installation of more than 125 gallons. Model
Code limit is 2000 gallons.
1994 UFC does not specify limitations of
where LPG tanks can be installed.
Will help prevent erosion where flammable
vegetation has been removed from hillsides.
Requires class "A" first retardant roof covering
in the hillside hazardous fire area.
Will reduce distance for hose lay in
commercial areas.
Renumbered to avoid UFC conflict.
COMMENT
Limits on application
raised
Reference inserted
Limits lowered to
125 gallons
Added congested
commercial areas to
restriction
No change
No change
No change
No change
SUBJECT
Excess flow control
requirement for highly toxic
gases
Handling of materials
Emergency alarm
Permits required for liquefied
petroleum gas
Limits on placement of
liquefied petroleum gas
Firebreak restoration
Roof covering at Class A
Fire hydrant distribution
Toxic materials handling
DERIVATION
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9.30.285
9.30.290
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9.30.305
9.30.310
9.30.315
13.20.010 and
following
Renumbered Secti
COMMENT
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REASON FOR CHANGE
AMENDMENT, IF
ANY
Reformat
Redrafted to conform to
LGTC § 1.10.015
Slight wording change
Include State law as
reference
Change reference to
Town Code in (b)
Added "enforcement" of
permits as fee
chargeable
Slight wording change
Deleted because
reference to 6.20.065
does not make sense.
Appeals are defined in
UFC 103.1.4 and Town
Board of Appeals set up
by resolution
SUBJECT
Inclusion in Central Fire
District
Duty of firefighters
Authority to delegate
Plan review
Citation
Abatement of hazard
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Building official to provide
plans
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CODE
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REASON FOR CHANGE
Do not need - Fire zones are no longer
referenced in Building or Fire Codes
Adequately addressed in 1994 UFC
To ensure that changes to systems are
reviewed and approved.
Adequately addressed in 1994 UFC.
Adequately addressed in 1994 UFC.
Requires fire sprinklers for buildings that
require excessive fire flow or where
inadequate flow is available.
Makes below grade valves available for
servicing.
AMENDMENT, IF
ANY
No change
Change to adopt 1995
codes
Alter to meet Chapter 1
general penalties (UFC
103.4.4)
Apparently no longer
needed (old 4.104)
UFC has divided into 2
sections
Apparently no longer
needed?
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Apparently no longer
needed?
Reworked to conform to
1995 UFC
No change
SUBJECT
Fire Zone 3 for Town
Adoption of uniform codes
Final inspection
Penalty provisions
Inspection provisions
Permits for changing
prevention systems and
beginning use
Opening of concealed or
covered work
No final inspection until fire
safety satisfied
Gates on access roadways
Fire sprinkler requirements
Valves below grade
NEW CODE
SECTION
Deleted
O
O
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N
O
O
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O.
Deleted
Same plus
9.30.035
Deleted
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O
O
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Deleted
9.30.060
O
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O
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FORMER
CODE
SECTION
9.20.045
O
O
O
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9.30.020
9.30.025
9.30.030
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REASON FOR CHANGE
County Fire Agency consensus that tool cache
rooms should only be required for high rise
buildings.
County Fire Agency consensus that Building
Code requirements should be exceeded for
mid -rise buildings.
County Fire Agency consensus that BuildinLD
Code requirements for high rise buildings
should not be exceeded.
Fire District personnel require training for
complex alarm or mechanical systems.
Building Code now addresses this concern.
Building Code now addresses this concern.
County Fire Agency consensus that the former
amendment was not necessary as concern is
adequately addressed in NFPA standards.
Allows Central Fire to require standpipes
where building access is difficult or some
other unusual condition exists.
Adequately addressed in NFPA standards.
Adequately addressed in 1994 UFC.
AMENDMENT, IF
ANY
Height definition is
changed
Apparently no longer
required (App. I -A?)
Apparently no longer
required (App. I-B?)
Limited to raining and
not operations
Apparently no longer
required?
Apparently no longer
required?
Apparently no longer
required?
Update NFPA
requirement
Apparently covered by
UBC?
Found in UFC 8003.1.4
SUBJECT
Tool cache rooms
Mid -rise fire safety
requirements
High rise fire safety
requirements
Familiarization training
Smokeproof enclosures for
sub -basements
Mid -rise safety requirements
Shell building construction
Standpipe requirements
Standpipe construction
requirements
Seismic shelving requirements
for hazardous materials
NEW CODE
SECTION
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Deleted
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CODE
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REASON FOR CHANGE
County Fire Agency consensus that fire alarm
installation requirements should not exceed
state fire or building codes.
Requires that all fire suppression systems
activate the fire alarm systems in buildings so
equipped for early warning.
Adequately addressed in State Building and
Fire Codes.
UFC does not specify where explosives can be
stored. Amendment allows local control.
Prohibits fireworks in Town.
Adequately addressed in Title 19 CCR.
Adequately addressed in State underground
tank regulations.
UFC does not specify where aboveground
tanks can be installed. Amendment allows
local control.
AMENDMENT, IF
ANY
Only more than 75 feet
in height from vehicle
access
Similar but not same
Detailed requirements
Changed to conform to
the Zoning Code and fire
chief direction
Reformat
Found in UFC 7803
No longer would require
a license
Found in UFC
7902.1.7.4
No longer would require
safety overnight
Change from special
enclosure to chief and
UFC control
SUBJECT
Fire alarms systems required in
all buildings more than 2
stories in height
Monitoring of sprinkling
system by fire alarm system
Alarms for hearing impaired
Storage of explosives
Prohibition of fireworks
Pyrotechnic material usage
Control of underground tanks
that are in process of removal
Aboveground tank limitations
NEW CODE
SECTION
Deleted
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9.30.120
Deleted
Deleted
9.30.145
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CODE
SECTION
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9.30.113
9.30.114
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REASON FOR CHANGE
Adequately addressed in State tank
regulations.
Adequately addressed in State tank
regulations.
County Fire Agency consensus that model
code limitations are acceptable.
Makes Fire Code consistent with State
regulations.
Former amendment not necessary. New
amendment refers to Health and Safety Code
for additional requirements.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
AMENDMENT, IF
ANY
Would no longer allow
pneumatic testing with
inert gas (UFC
7902.6.16.3)
Would no longer allow
pneumatic testing with
inert gas except for
vapor recovery systems
(UFC.7901.11.10)
Would allow increase in
tank size from 2,000 to
6,000 gallons (UFC
5202.3.6)
Reformat
No longer needed?
Now seems found in
8003.1.1
Detail now given in
9.30.240 and others
Not needed because of
8003.1.1
Not needed because of
8003.1.1
SUBJECT
Testing of underground tanks
Testing of piping
Limitations on size of tanks
containing certain hazardous
materials
Nozzle valve definitions
Underground storage
regulations described
Storage of hazardous materials
cutoffs
Secondary containment
Storage requirements cutoffs
for storage plan
Spill containment
NEW CODE
SECTION
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Deleted
Deleted
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4)
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Deleted
Deleted
Deleted
FORMER
CODE
SECTION
9.30.118
9.30.120
9.30.121
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9.30.124
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REASON FOR CHANGE
Addressed in.,1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Requires any quantity of incompatible
hazardous materials to be separated.
Ai
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC. -
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
AMENDMENT, IF
ANY
Not needed because of
8003 amendments
Not needed because of
8003.1.1
Reformatted but
elimination of size
minimum retained
Not needed because of
8003.1.1
Not needed because of
8003.1.1
Redundant language
Not needed because of
8003.1.1
Not needed because of
8003.1.1
Would allow surfacing
to be other than
noncombustible
Redundant
Eliminates chiefs waiver
of weather protection
and provides standard
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Size of spill containment
Ventilation cutoffs
Separation of incompatible
materials
Sprinkling of certain storage
Explosion control
Limit controls
Emergency alarm
Clearance requirements
Flooring of storage areas
Signature of professional
engineer •
Weather protection
NEW CODE
SECTION
Deleted
Deleted
9.30.200
Deleted
Deleted
Deleted
Deleted
a.)
w.
a)
Deleted
Deleted
Deleted
FORMER
CODE
SECTION
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9.30.129
9.30.130
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9.30.138
REASON FOR CHANGE
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Requires all hazardous materials to be in
accordance with the use, dispensing and
handling requirements of the UFC. No
exemptions with this amendment.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
AMENDMENT, IF
ANY
Tables have been refined
and detailed
Tables have been refined
and detailed
Pyrophoric storage
refined in 8003.8.1.4
Pyrophoric storage
refined in 8003.8.1.4
Materials storage refined
and limits closer to 1991
amendments
(8003.9.1.5)
Statement changed to
update but limits now set
in new section
Would allow surfacing
to be other than
noncombustible
Adopt details in
8004.1.12
Redundant
Not needed because of
8003.1.1
SUBJECT
Table of exempt amounts
Table of exempt amounts
Self -detonating pyrophoric
materials
Pyrophoric materials
Reactive materials storage
Handling of materials
Floors of use areas
Fire extinguishing systems for
handling areas
Dispensing defined
Exempt amounts for fume
hoods
NEW CODE
SECTION
Deleted
Deleted
Deleted
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Deleted
9.30.149 Deleted
FORMER
CODE
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ON
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9.30.140
9.30.141
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Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Addressed in 1994 UFC.
Prohibits LPG containers from being installs J
in commercial areas or dense residential area.
Needed for erosion control if hillside
vegetation is removed.
Requires a fire retardant class "A" roof
covering in hillside hazardous fire areas.
AMENDMENT, IF
ANY
Not needed because of
8003.1.1
Not needed because of
8003.1.1
Not needed because of
8004.1.1
Not needed because of
8004.1.1
Not needed because of
8004.1.1
Redundant
Not needed because of
8003.1.1
Added congested
commercial areas in
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No change
SUBJECT
Exempt amounts for fume
hoods
Exempt amounts for fume
hoods
Special standards for self -
detonating pyrophoric
materials
Exempt amounts for fire
extinguishing systems
Exempt amounts for clearance
Exempt amounts for gas
requirements
Exterior dispensing
I Iandling standard
Prohibition of liquefied
petroleum gas in certain areas
Firebreak restoration
Roof covering at Class A
NEW CODE
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Deleted
Deleted
Deleted
Deleted
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Deleted
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