ORDINANCE 1236ORDINANCE NO. 1236
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1994 EDITION, INCLUDING
APPENDICES I A, I -C, II -B, I I I A, I I I -B, III-C, II I -D, IV -A, V A, VI A, AND VI-
B THEREOF; ADOPTING THE NATIONAL FIRE CODES, 1992 EDITION,
VOLUMES 1 -11; REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 17.04 OF,
AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.04 TO, THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL
CODE, WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO THE FIRE CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Chapter 17.04 of the El Segundo Municipal Code is repealed
in its entirety.
SECTION II. Chapter 17.04 is added to the El Segundo Municipal Code to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 17.04
FIRE CODE
17.04.010. ADOPTION OF UNIFORM FIRE CODE. The Uniform Fire Code,
1994 Edition, including Appendices I A, I -C, II -B, III A, III -B, III -C, III -D, IV-A, V -A, VI A,
and VI -B, promulgated and published by the International Fire Code Institute, Wrestem
Fire Chiefs Association, and the International Conference of Building Officials, a copy of
which has been filed in the Office of the City Clerk, is hereby adopted with the same force
and effect as though set out herein in full.
17.04.020. AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE CODE. The Uniform Fire
Code, 1994 Edition, and the Appendices portion thereof, is amended by changing, adding
or deleting the articles, sections and portions of sections designated in Sections 17.04.030
through 17.04.210 hereof.
17.04.030 Section 103.1.4 Appeals. Section 103.1.4 is amended by adding to and
deleting portion thereof, to read as follows:
103.1.4 Appeals. To determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods
of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this code,
there shall be and hereby is created a board of appeals consisting of five members
composed of the Mayor and the other members of the City Council. Said members shall
hold their respective memberships on said board of appeals by reason of, and
concurrently with their terms of service as Council members and shall cease to be such
members upon their ceasing to be such Council members. The Fire Chief shall be
Secretary to the Board. The board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations for
conducting its investigations and shall render all its decisions and findings on contested
matters in writing to the Fire Chief, with duplicate copy thereof to any appellant or
contestant affected by such decision or finding, and may recommend to the City Council
such new legislation, if any, as is consistent therewith.
Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum. The Mayor shall be the
presiding officer of the board and in his absence the Mayor Pro Tern shall serve as
chairman. Except as otherwise provided by law, the proceedings of the board shall
ordinarily be conducted according to Roberts' Rules of Order; provided, however, that a
failure to observe or enforce such rules shall in no manner affect the regularity, validity
or legality of any action or proceeding taken by the board, and the board, in its discretion
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and in accordance with its right to govern its own proceedings, does hereby reserve the
right to proceed at any time otherwise than as prescribed or indicated in Roberts' Rules
of Order. Notices of meetings of the board shall be given by at least 72 hours notice,
delivered to each member personally or by registered mail; provided, however, that any
meeting of the board shall be legal for the purpose if the written consent of all of the
members of the board to such meeting is executed and filed in the records of the board.
The board shall have the right, subject to such limits as the City Council may
prescribe by resolution, to employ at the cost and expense of the City such qualified
individuals as the board, in its direction, may deem reasonably necessary in order to
assist in its investigations and in making its final decisions.
17.04.040 Section 103.4 Enforcement: Section 103.4 is amended by adding
subsection 103.4.7, to read as follows:
103.4.7 Any person who personally, or through another, willfully, negligently, or
in violation of law, sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled or attended
by him to escape from his control, allows any hazardous material to be handled, stored
or transported in a manner not in accordance with this Code or nationally recognized
Standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from his control, neglects to properly
comply with any written notice of the Chief, or- willfully or negligently allows the
continuation of a violation of this Code and amendments thereto, is liable for the expense
of fighting the fire or for the expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident, and
such expense shall be a charge against that person.
17.04.050 Section 104.2. Irnnestigations. Section 104.2 is amended to read as
follows:
104.21 The fire Department is authorized to investigate promptly the
cause, origin and circumstances of each and every fire occurring in the jurisdiction
involving loss of life or injury to person or destruction or damage to property and, if it
appears to the bureau of investigation that such fire is of suspicious origin, they are
authorized to take inTrnediate charge of all physical evidence relating to the cause of the
fire and are authorized to pursue the investigation to its conclusion.
The chief is authorized to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of
unauthorized release of hazardous materials. When there is a hazardous materials
incident or other potential life or serious property threatening situation, the Chief, as he
or she deems necessary, shall investigate, request assistance from other public agencies,
request reports from qualified investigators from the industry involved or require the owner
or operator to hire a private fire protection or hazardous materials investigator, at the
expense of the owner or operator, to provide a full report of the incident, including but not
limited to such items as cause, origin, circumstances and/or proposed solution to the
problem.
The police department is authorized to assist the fire department in its
investigations when requested to do so.
17.04.060 Article 2 - Definitions and Abbreviations. Section 209 -H. Section 209-
1 of Article 2 is amended by adding a new definition, to read as follows:
HIGH RISE STRUCTURE means every building of any type of construction or
occupancy with floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the
lowest level having Fire Department access, except buildings used as hospitals as defined
in Section 1250 of the California Health and Safety Code.
17.04.070 Section 901.4.2. Fire Apparatus Acoess Road Section 901.4.2. is
amended by adding subsection 901.4.2.1 thereto, to read as follows:
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901.4.2.1 It shall be unlawful for any person to park, stand or stop any vehicle or
to permit any obstruction of any kind or nature in the required access roadways. The
property owner or lessee of said property shall paint the curbs red and post "FIRE LANE
- NO STOPPING AT ANYTIME - ESMC SEC 17.04," indicating that "stopping of vehicles
is prohibited" and that at the direction of the Police Chief they will be towed away at the
owner's expense.
17.04.080 Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification Section 901.4.4. is amended
by adding subsections 901.4.4.1 and 901.4.4.2, to read as follows:
901.4.4.1. Premises identification shall be in accordance with the U.B.C.
Residential building numbers shall be no less than 4 inches in height with no less than
318 inch stroke. Commercial and industrial building numbers shall be no less than 6
inches in height, 3/4 inch stroke within 100 feet of the street, 8 inches in height with a 1
inch stroke if over 100 feet.
901.4.4.2. Buildings set back over 100 feet from the street shall have their
addresses posted at the street with an arrow indicating access as well as the address
posted on or next to the building. Large buildings and complexes require a directory map
at a location determined by the Chief. Plans for such shall be approved by the fire
department prior to installation.
17.04.090 Section 903.4.2 Requred Installations Section 903.4.2 is amended
to read as follows:
903.4.2 Required installations. The location, number and type of fire hydrants
connected to a water supply capable of delivering the required fire flow shall be provided
on the public street or on the site of the premises or both to be protected as required and
approved by the chief. See Appendix III -B.
No more than one on -site fire hydrant shall be installed on a dead end main.
Where fire sprinklers are not otherwise required, the Fire Chief may accept or require fire
sprinkler protection in lieu of the above on -site hydrants and mains.
Fire hydrants shall be accessible to the fire department apparatus by roads
meeting the requirements of Section 902.2.
17.04. 100 Section 1003.3.2. Alarm Section 1003.3.2. is amended by adding
a portion thereto, to read as follows:
1003.3.2. Alarms` An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm shall be provided on
the exterior of the building in an approved location. An approved audible sprinkler flow
alarm to alert the occupants shall be provided in the interior of the building in a normally
occupied location. If the building is equipped with an evacuation alarm system a water
flow alarm shall activate the evacuation signal. Actuation of the alarm shall be as set
forth in the Building Code. (See UBC Standard 9-1)
17.04.110 Article 11 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Section 1101 -
GENERAL Section 1101 of Article 11 is amended by adding subsection 1101.4, to read
as follows:
1101.4. Fire Safety Officers. When, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, it is necessary
for the preservation of life or property, due to the hazardous nature of an event,
production, operation or function, the Fire Chief shall require the owner, agent, or lessee
to employ or cause the employment of one or more fire safety officers, to be on duty at
such place during the hazardous activity. See also Section 2501.19.
17.04.120 Section 1302.2 Reporting of En-ergerxies. Section 1302.2 is
amended, to read as follows:
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1302.2 Reporting Emergencies. In the event a fire occurs or the discovery of a
fire, smoke or unauthorized release of flammable or hazardous materials on any property
occurs, the owner or occupant shall immediately report such condition to the El Segundo
Fire Department.
17.04.130 Article 77 - EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS. Subsection 7701.7.2 Limits
established by law. Subsection 7701.7.2 is hereby amended, to read as follows:
7701.7.2 Un is established by law. Storage of explosive materials is prohibited
within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is
prohibited (see sample adoption ordinance, Section 6).
The limits of districts referred to above, are hereby established as follows: In all
land use zones within the City as described in Title 20 (The Zoning Code) of the "Ell
Segundo Municipal Code" except by special permit granted by the Fire Chief.
17.04.140 Artide 79 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS. Subsection
7902.2.2.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited Subsection 7902.2.2.1
is hereby amended, to read as follows:
7902.2.2.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited Storage of Class
I and II liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits
established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited (See
sample adoption ordinance, Section 4).
The limits of districts referred to above, are hereby established as follows: In all
land use zones as described in Title 20 (The Zoning Code) of the "El Segundo Municipal
Code" except M-2 zoned areas.
Exception: The Fire Chief may approve storage in M-1 zoned areas.
The limits of districts within the City in which new bulk plants for flammable or
combustible liquids are prohibited, are hereby established as follows: All of the City.
17.04.150 Amide 82 - LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM CASES. Subsecion 8204.2
NkWmm Capacity within Established Limits. Subsection 8204.2 is hereby amended, to
read as follows:
Section 8204.2 MaAmurn Capacity vANn Established Un ts. Within the limits
established by law restricting the storage of LP -gas for the protection of heavily populated
or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not
exceed a 2,000-gallon (7571 L) water capacity (see sample adoption ordinance, Section
5).
The limits of districts referred to above, are hereby established as follows: In all
land use zones within the City as described in Title 20 (The Zoning Code) of the "El
Segundo Municipal Code" except M-2 zone areas.
17.04.160 Secfion 8001.3 Permits. Subsection 8001.3.2 Hazardous materials
management plan. Subsection 8001.3.3 Hazardous materials inventory statement
Subsections 8001.3.2 and 8001.3.3 are amended, and subsection 8001.3.4 is added, to
read as follows:
8001.3.2 Hazardous Materials Management Plan. When required by the Fire
Chief, each application for a permit shall include all El Segundo Fire Department forms
for a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP). The location of the HMMP shall
be posted adjacent to permits when an HMMP is provided. The HMMP shall include a
facility site plan designating the following:
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1. Storage and use areas
2. Maximum amount of each material stored or used in each area,
3. Range of container sizes,
4. Locations of emergency isolation and mitigation valves and 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.
8001.3.3 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement When required by the Fire
Chief, each application for a permit shall include all El Segundo Fire Department forms
for a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS).
8001.3.4 Emergency Infom ation. Hazardous Materials Business Plans, Risk
Management and Prevention Program (when required) and Inventory statements shall be
provided in an approved location and immediately available to emergency responders.
The Fire Chief may require the information be placed near or at the entrance to the
occupancy of property.
17.04.170 Section 8003.1.5 NlaAn u i quantity on site. Section 8003.1.5 is
amended to read as follows:
8003.1.5 NbA, i u quantity on site. The storage of hazardous materials shall be
in accordance with local zoning regulations.
Tank vehicles and railroad tank cars shall not be used as storage tanks. Loading
and unloading operations shall be in accordance with 7904.5, unless specifically
exempted by the Fire Chief.
17.04.180. Section 9001.3 Recogni Standards. Section 9001.3 is amended
to read as follows:
9001.3 Reoogn¢ed Standards. The standards listed in Section 9003 are
recognized standards. Compliance with these recognized standards shall be prima facie
evidence of compliance with the standard of duty set forth in Section 9001.2.
Whenever portions of this Code are not applicable for any reason or to any
situation involving the protection of persons and property from hazardous material, fire or
explosions, (as determined by the Fire Chief) the materials, methods of construction,
installations, practices, or operations necessary to provide such protection shall, to a
reasonable degree, be in accordance with nationally recognized and accepted standards,
principles and tests and generally recognized and well established methods of fire
protection and control, as set forth in the National Fire Codes and the following
Standards.
The National Fire Codes, 1992 Edition, Volumes 1 through 11, published by the
National Fire Protection Association, a national authority and technical and scientific
organization, are adopted by reference as part of this Code and may be applied with the
same force and effect as though set out herein in full. Where conflict exists between the
Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code Standards or Uniform
Building Code Standards and the National Fire Codes, the applicable Uniform Code
section will take precedence over the National Fire Codes. In no case shall a less
restrictive requirement of the National Fire Codes apply if there is a specific requirement
in a Uniform Code or Codes.
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17.04.190 Appendx III -C. Section 1.2 - Testing Personnel. Section 1.2 of
Appendix III -C is amended by adding and deleting certain portion thereof, and by adding
subsection 1.2.1, to read as follows:
12 Testing Persomel. The tests established by Appendix 111-0 shall be conducted
by a qualified person who has been licensed by the California State Fire Marshall, to
perform the full testing procedure for the particular system or device being tested.
1.2.1 The Fire Chief may waive or modify test procedures described herein when
there are conflicts with the requirements of Title 19, Subchapter 5 of the California Code
of Regulations.
17.04.200 Appendix IV -B - CHRISTMAS TREES. Section 4 - Tags Section 4 is
amended to read as follows:
Section 4 - TAGS.
Trees shall bear a tag complying with the California State Fire Marshall
requirements, and stating date of placement in the public building, type of flame - retardant
treatment used, name of the person who applied the flame retardant and the name of the
person affixing the tag.
SECTION III. Section 17.04.210 is added to Chapter 17.04 of the El
Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows:
17.04.210 Penalties.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Code hereby adopted or fails
to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder,
or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted
and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which
no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or
modified by the City Council or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed
herein, shall for each and every violation and noncompliance respectively, be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or
permit it to continue; and the person or persons responsible shall be required to correct
or remedy the violation or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise
specified, each and every day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute
a separate offense.
The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced
removal or abatement of prohibited conditions.
SECTION IV. All changes and modifications in the Uniform Fire Code, 1994
Edition, as amended by this ordinance, are reasonably necessary because of local
conditions. This finding is made pursuant to Section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety
Code of the State of California.
SECTION V. The City Council of the City of El Segundo hereby declares
that should any section, paragraph, sentence, phrase or word of this ordinance be
declared invalid, all other portions of this ordinance independent of the elimination
herefrom shall remain in full effect.
SECTION VI. This ordinance shall become effective at midnight on the
thirtieth day from and after the date of the final passage and adoption thereof.
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SECnON VII. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance; shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said
City; shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the
meeting at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall post or publish this
ordinance in accordance with law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21St day of March, 1995.
i Carl J 5Ebson, Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO 1
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the whole number of members of the City Council of the said City is five;
that the foregoing ordinance, being ORDINANCE NO 1236 is a full, true correct original
of ORDINANCE NO 1236 of the said City of El Segundo, California, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1994 EDITION, INCLUDING
APPENDICES IA, IC, I[-B, IIIA ,MB,IIIC',IIID,IVA,VA,VIA,AND
VI-B, THEREOF; ADOPTING THE NATIONAL FIRE CODES] 1992
EDITION, VOLUMES 1 -11; REPEALING IN M ENTIRETY CHAPTER
17.04 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.04 TO, THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO THE FIRE CODE.
which was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council, approved and signed by
the Mayor or said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular
meeting of the said Council held on the 21S17 DAY OF MARCH 1995, and the same
was so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Weston, Councilman
Robbins, Councilman Swit7, and Councilwoman
Friedkin.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT PARTICIPATING: None
I do hereby further certify that pursuant to the provisions of Section 36933 of the
Government Code of the State of California, that the foregoing ORDINANCE NO 1236,
was posted and /or published in the manner prescribed by law.
Y M EN
CAy Clerk of the
City of El Segundo, California