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ORDINANCE 1453ORDINANCE No. 1453 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CHAPTERS 1, 3, and 4, Appendix J OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2009 EDITION, AND AMENDING THESE CODES THROUGH EXPRESS FINDINGS OF LOCAL NECESSITY. The Council of the city of El Segundo does ordain as follows: SECTION 1: FINDINGS. The City Council finds that certain local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions exist as follows: A. Climatic - The City experiences periods of extremely high temperatures accompanied by low humidity and high winds each year. These conditions could create an environment in which the Fire Department may be unable to control fires occurring in vegetation as well as structures not having built in fire protection. B. Geological - The City is located in a seismically active area. A significant earthquake could render the Fire Department incapable of providing adequate fire protection. In that instance, built -in fire protection would be relied upon for controlling most structural fires. C. After due consideration, the City Council finds and determines that due to these local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions that amendments, additions, and deletions to the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, are reasonably necessary to provide sufficient and effective levels of fire safety for the protection of life, health and property. Specifically, these amendments are made as follows: CFC § 503.1.1, 5.3.2.1, 503.2.1.1, 503.2.1.2, 503.2.4, 503.4, 505. 1, 505.1.1 — Provides a means of ensuring that fire department access to buildings and fire hydrants is provided uniformly in the City during periods of low humidity and high winds, potential seismic activity, or in areas of restricted access present in the City. 2. CFC § 507.5.1. — Provides a means of ensuring fire hydrants in the City are located a maximum distance to buildings and structures to allow for efficient firefighting operations during periods of low humidity and high winds, potential seismic activity, or in areas of restricted access present in the City. 3. CFC § 510.1. — Provides a means of ensuring that safe and efficient firefighting operations are conducted in buildings with limited radio reception during periods of low humidity and high Page 1 of 29 winds, potential seismic activity, or in areas of restricted access present in the City. 4. CFC § 901.4.1.1 — 910.1. Provides a means of ensuring that fire protection systems are installed and maintained in a manner that will provide adequate protection during periods of low humidity and high winds, potential seismic activity, or in areas of restricted access present in the City. 5. CFC § 915.1 — 915.8.2.6. Requires the installation of fire protection and life safety equipment in new mid -rise buildings /structures that increase the fire and life safety of the structures /buildings in order to provide adequate fire protection during periods of low humidity and high winds, potential seismic activity, or in areas of restricted access present in the City. 6. CFC § 1030.9. Requires fire escapes to be kept clear, maintained and an annual inspection by a certified individual to ensure the fire escapes are operable due to potential seismic activity. 7. CFC § 3301.2 and 3310 Prohibits the general use of fireworks, including "Safe and Sane" fireworks and authorizes the fire code official to confiscate fireworks in order to reduce the danger from fire during periods of low humidity and high winds, potential seismic activity, or in areas of restricted access present in the City. 8. CFC Appendix B § B105.2. Reduces the available fire flow reduction to 50 percent to increase site available fire flow to provide adequate fire protection and life safety during periods of low humidity and high winds, - potential seismic activity, or in areas of restricted access present in the City. 9. CFC § 105.7.11.1, 304.1.1.1, 504.4 and Appendix M requires roof top obstructions (solar voltaic systems, roof top gardens, and landscaped roofs) that limit firefighting operations to have minimum clearances and identification to provide adequate firefighting access during periods of low humidity and high winds, potential seismic activity or I areas of restricted access present in the City. SECTION 2: Chapter 10 to Title 13 of the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") is amended in its entirety to read as follows: A. SECTIONS: "CHAPTER 10 13 -10 -2: FIRE CODE Page 2 of 29 13 -10 -1: ADOPTION OF CODES. 13 -10 -2: AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS. 13 -10 -3: ADDING APPENDIX M TO THE CFC. 13 -10 -4: GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITS. 13 -10 -1: ADOPTION OF CODES. Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 50022.1 to 50022.8, the City adopts and incorporates by reference the California Fire Code, 2010 Edition ( "CFC "), including Appendixes A, B, and C published drafted and published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, 6th Floor, Washington DC, 20001 -2070 and the California Building Standards Commission, 2525, Natoma Park Drive, Ste 130, Sacramento, California 95833. The City also adopts and incorporates by reference Chapters 1, 3, 4, and Appendix J of the International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, published by the International Code Council, not included in the California Building Standards Code, as modified and amended by this chapter. Should the changes set forth below conflict with the provisions of any other locally adopted code, these changes will prevail. The CFC and the IFC will apply to all occupancies within the City's jurisdiction. One (1) true copy of each code is on file with the City Clerk and is available for public inspection as required by law. 13 -10 -2: AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS. After due consideration, the City Council has found that as a result of existing local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions that amendments, additions, and deletions to the CFC are reasonably necessary to provide sufficient and effective levels of fire safety for the protection of life, health and property. Therefore, the CFC is amended, added to, or deleted from, as set forth below: § 102.8 Subjects Not Specifically Regulated by this Code. Where no applicable standards or requirements are set forth in this code, or contained within other laws, codes, regulations or ordinances, the fire code official may interpret, administer and enforce this Code by reference to the standards of the National Fire Protection Association and such other nationally recognized fire safety standards as are set out in Chapter 45. Any decision of the fire code official relating to the interpretation of this Code may be appealed to the Board of Appeals. § 104.10 Investigations. The Fire Department is authorized to promptly investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of each and every fire, explosion, unauthorized release of hazardous materials, or any other hazardous condition within the City. If it appears to the bureau of investigation that such fire is suspicious in origin, it is authorized to take immediate charge of all physical evidence relating to the cause of fire and to pursue investigation to its conclusion. § 104.10.1 Assistance from other agencies. The Police Department and other public agencies are authorized to assist the Fire Department in its investigations when requested to do so. Page 3 of 29 § 104.10.2 Technical assistance. When there is a fire, explosion, hazardous materials incident or other potential life or serious property threatening situation, the fire code official can request the owner to or operator to hire a private fire protection or hazardous materials investigator, acceptable to the fire code official and at the expense of the owner or operator, to provide a full report of the incident, including, without limitation, such matters as origin, cause, circumstances or proposed solution to the problem. § 104.11.4 Financial Responsibility. 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 /her to escape from his /her control, allows any hazardous material to be handled, stored, disposed oft or transported in a manner not in accordance with this Code, State law or nationally recognized Standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from his /her control, allows continuation of a violation of this Code is liable for the expense of fighting the fire or for the expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident, and such expense will be a charge against that person. § 105.2 Application for Permit. Applications for permits will be made to the fire prevention office in such form and detail as prescribed by the fire code official. Applications for permits must be accompanied by such plans as required by the fire code official. Any applicable permit fees must be paid at the time of application for the permit. § 105.6.48 Battery systems. To install or operate stationary storage battery systems having a liquid capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadium (NiCad) and valve - regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for lithium -ion, used for facility standby power, emergency power or uninterruptible power supplies. See Section 608. § 105.6.49 Woodworking. To operate a business which conducts woodworking, or operates as a cabinet shop or other similar purposes. § 105.7.11.1 Roof obstructions. A construction permit is required for installation of roof solar voltaic systems, roof gardens or a landscaped roof when constructed on a building that covers more than 50% or 10,000 square feet of the total roof surface area, whichever is less Exception: 1. Buildings that are four or more stories in height and protected with an approved automatic fire extinguishing system throughout. 2. Non - habitable structures include, but are not limited to, shade structures, private carports, solar trellises, etc. Page 4 of 29 § 106.2.1 Inspection requests. It is the duty of the holder of the permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the fire code official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspection of such work that are required by this code. Every request for inspection must be filed not less than two working days before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone. § 108.4 Filing fee and application. The City will assess a fee in an amount set by resolution at the time that an appellant files an appeal of any order, decisions, or determination made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this Code. The fee is refundable should the appellant prevail in a decision by the Board. The appeal must be taken by filing a written notice of appeal, in letterform, to the Board of Appeals. The Board's decision constitutes the City's final decision. § 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS are amended to add and /or modify the following definitions to read as follows: "Administrator" means the City Manager, or designee, of the city of El Segundo. "Building Access" means an exterior door opening conforming to all of the following: 1. Suitable and available for fire department use, opening onto or adjacent to a public way or a fire department access road as described in Section 902. 2. Located not more than 2 feet (609.6 mm) above adjacent ground level. 3. Leading to a space, room or area having foot traffic communication capabilities with the remainder of the building. 4. Designed to permit access with the use of keys available in an approved key lock box. "Fire Code Official" is the Fire Chief or a duly authorized representative. "Low -Rise Building" is any building that is less than four stories in height from the lowest level of fire department access. Measurement will be from the topside of the highest floor level that can be occupied to the lowest floor level of building access, as defined in Section 202. "Mid -Rise Building" is any building having space used for human occupancy four complete stories or more in height while being 75 feet (22,860 mm) or less in height and not defined as a high -rise building by Section 202. Measurement will Page 5 of 29 be from the topside of the highest floor level that can be occupied to the lowest floor level of- building access, as defined in Section 202. § 304.1.1.1 Waste material near ground mounted photovoltaic array. Accumulation of waste material shall not be permitted underneath nor within 10 feet from a ground mounted photovoltaic array. § 405.2 Table 405.2 Footnote 'a' a. The frequency in all school levels are allowed to be modified in accordance with Section 408.3.2. Secondary level schools need only conduct evacuation drills twice each school year. § 408.1 General. is deleted § 408.2 Group A occupancies. is deleted § 408.3 Group E occupancies and Group R -2 college and university buildings. is deleted § 408.5 1 occupancies. is deleted § 408.6 Group 1 -2 occupancies. is deleted § 408.7 Group 1 -3 occupancies. is deleted § 408.8 Group R -1 occupancies. is deleted § 408.9 Group R -2 occupancies. is deleted § 408.10 Group R-4 occupancies. is deleted § 408.11 Covered mall buildings. is deleted § 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads must be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road must comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45,720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. The fire code official has the authority to designate fire apparatus access roads on private property. Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase to dimension of 150 feet (45,720 mm) where: Page 6 of 29 1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.1.2 or 903.3.1.3. 2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided. 3. There are not more than two Group R -3 or Group U occupancies. § 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads must have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet (4572 mm). Exception: 1. When serving only one Group R, Division 3 or Group U Occupancy the unobstructed width of the access road may be 12 feet (3658 mm). § 503.2.1.1 Access roads with vehicle parking. No access roads can be less than 32 feet (9754 mm) in width if the vehicle parking is permitted on one side of the access road and not less than 40 feet (12,192 mm) if vehicle parking is permitted on both sides of the access road. To permit the free passage of vehicles, access roads designated for vehicle parking on only one side must have signs or markings prohibiting the parking of vehicles on the traffic flow side of the roadway. § 503.2.1.2 Road divider. An access road divider into separate adjacent one -way traffic lanes by a curbed divider or similar obstacle must not be less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in unobstructed width on each side of the divider. § 503.2.4 Turning radius. The inside turning radius of a fire apparatus access road must be a minimum of 60 feet, outside and 40 feet, inside. § 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 must be maintained at all times. Speed bumps and speed humps must be approved before installation. § 504.4 Roof top access and safety. Roof top solar photovoltaic systems, roof gardens and landscaped roofs shall be in accordance with Appendix M. § 505.1 Address numbers. Approved address numbers and letters must be placed on all new and existing buildings and units in such a location as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting such buildings and units. Numbers and letters must be at least four (4) inches in height for residential, six (6) inches in height for commercial, and twelve (12) inches in height for industrial Page 7 of 29 buildings and units and may not be located on doors or other areas that can be obstructed from view. The numbers and letters will be in a color that contrasts with their background and must be in the City's approved numbering sequence. Commercial and industrial buildings and units that are served by an alley must also have approved address numbers and letters posted in a visible location near the primary door to the alley. § 505.1.1 Directory. For complexes and large buildings, a directory or premises map with approved addressing must be installed and maintained at a location and in format as approved by the fire code official. § 507.5.1 Additional On -site fire hydrants. When any portion of the facility or building protected is in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a water supply on a public street, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on -site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow must be provided when required by the fire code official. See Appendix C. § 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in buildings. All buildings, including existing buildings, shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communications systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication system. Exceptions: 1. Where approved by the building official and the fire code official, a wired communication system in accordance with section 907.2.13.2 shall be permitted to be installed or maintained in lieu of an approved radio coverage system. 2. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed. § 805 Upholstered Furniture and Mattress In New and Existing Buildings. is deleted § 808 Furnishings Other Than Upholstered Furniture and Mattresses or Decorative Materials in New and Existing Buildings. is deleted § 901.4.5 Partial fire sprinkler systems. Where in this Code or the Building Code a partial fire sprinkler system is required, the fire sprinkler system must be installed, modified or extended to protect the entire building or structure. § 901.10 Problematic systems. In the event of a failure of a fire protection system or 2 or more alarms in a week where the fire code official finds no evidence of a Page 8 of 29 situation requiring a response, the fire code official is authorized to require the building owner or occupant to provide a fire watch until the system is repaired. Fire watch personnel must be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the Fire Department and their only duty is to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires. § 903.2.11.3 Building 4 stories or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system must be installed throughout all buildings having usable floor area four stories or more above grade, or buildings attached thereto. § 903.2.19 Structures in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Area. An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout every facility or building hereafter constructed within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Area. § 903.3.1.2.2 Protection of attached garages. Residential occupancies protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13R must have automatic sprinklers installed in attached garages and in other areas as required by the fire code official. § 903.3.1.3.1 Protection of attached garages. Residential occupancies protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13D must have automatic sprinklers installed in attached garages and in other areas as required by the fire code official. § 905.5.3 Intentionally blank. § 910.1 General. Where required by this Code or otherwise installed, smoke and heat vents or mechanical smoke exhaust systems and draft curtains must conform to the requirements of this section. Exceptions: 1. Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. 2. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast - response (ESFR) sprinklers, smoke and heat venting must be provided by mechanical smoke exhaust systems in accordance with Section 910.4 within these areas. SECTION 915 MID -RISE BUILDINGS SECTION 915.1 General § 915.1.1 Scope. In addition to other applicable provisions of this code, other laws and regulations, and any policies of the fire code official, the provisions of this article Page 9 of 29 apply to every mid -rise building, of any type construction, newly constructed after the adoption of this Code, or which undergoes a complete renovation that requires the complete vacancy of the building. Exceptions: The following structures, while defined as mid -rise buildings, will not be subject to the provisions of this article: 1. Buildings used exclusively as open parking garage; 2. Buildings where all floors above the third floor (9,144 mm) level are used exclusively as open parking garage; 3. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain houses, and similar structures with non - continuous human occupancy, when so determined by the fire code official; 4. Buildings used exclusively for jails, prisons and hospitals. § 915.1.2 Definitions. For definitions of MID -RISE BUILDING and BUILDING ACCESS, see Section 202. § 915.2 Building Access. § 915.2.1 Building Access. Building access must be provided and approved by the fire code official. § 915.3 Fire and Life Safety Requirements. § 915.3.1 Automatic Fire Sprinklers. Every mid -rise building must be protected throughout by an automatic fire sprinkler system that is designed and installed in conformance with NFPA 13. A shut -off valves and a water flow alarm device must be provided for each floor. § 915.3.2 Standpipes. Every mid -rise building must be provided with a class I standpipe system in each required stairway. The standpipe system must be interconnected with the fire sprinkler system. The system must consist of 2Y2 inch hose valves provided for each floor level above or below grade. Two hose outlets must also be located on the roof, outside of each stair shaft enclosure that penetrates the roof. Hose connections must be located in the exit vestibule, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. § 915.3.3 Smoke Detection. Smoke detectors must be provided in accordance with this section. Smoke detectors must be connected to an automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with NFPA 72. The actuation of any detector required by this section will operate the emergency voice alarm signaling system and will place into Page 10 of 29 operation all equipment necessary to prevent the circulation of smoke through air return and exhaust ductwork. § 915.3.3.1 Location. Smoke detectors must be located as follows: 1. In every elevator machinery room and in all elevator lobbies. Elevator lobby detectors must be connected to an alarm verification zone or be listed as a releasing device. 2. In the main return -air and exhaust -air plenum of each air - conditioning system. Such device must be located in a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet. 3. At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories from a return -air duct or plenum of an air conditioning system. In Group R -1 and R -2 Occupancies, an approved smoke detector may be used in each return -air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cubic feet per minute and serving not more than 10 air inlet openings. 4. For Group R -1 and R -2 Occupancies, in all corridors serving as a means of egress for an occupant load for 10 or more. § 915.3.4 Smoke Control. A passive or active smoke control system must be provided for all mid -rise buildings whenever a complete floor is in excess of 55 feet (16.764 mm) from the lowest point of Fire Department access. Such system must be mechanical and must be designed, installed and tested to be in compliance with Section 909. § 915.3.5 Fire Alarm System. An approved and listed, automatic and manual, fully addressable and electronically supervised fire alarm system must be provided in conformance with this code and any policies of the Fire Prevention Division. § 915.3.6 Emergency voice alarm signaling system. The operation of any automatic or manual fire alarm initiating device must automatically sound an alert tone followed by a pre- recorded voice instruction giving appropriate information and direction on a general or selective basis to entire building, occupied and normally non - occupied areas. § 915.3.6.1 Pre - recorded instructions. The content of the voice alarm instruction must be approved by the El Segundo Fire Department. § 915.3.6.2 Manual override. A manual override for emergency voice communication must be provided for all paging zones. § 915.4 Central Control Station. Page 11 of 29 § 915.4.1 General. A central control station room for fire department- operations must be provided. The location and accessibility of the central control station room must be approved by the fire department. The room must be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than one -hour, fire resistive occupancy separation. The room must be a minimum of 96 square feet with a minimum dimension of 8 feet. It must contain the following as a minimum: 1. The voice alarm and public address panels. 2. The fire alarm annunciator panel. 3. Elevator annunciator panel when the building exceeds 55 feet in height 4. Status indicators and controls of air handling systems. 5. Controls for unlocking stairwell doors. 6. Annunciator panels for emergency and stand -by power status. 7. Annunciator panels for fire pump status. 8. Complete building plans set. 9. Work table. 10. Elevator control switches for switching of emergency power. § 915.4.2 Annunciation identification. Control panels in the central control station must be permanently identified as to function. Water flow, automatic fire detection and manually activated fire alarms, supervisory and trouble signals must be monitored by an approved, UL listed Central Monitoring Station or Proprietary Monitoring Station and annunciated in the central control station by means of an audible and visual indicator. For the purposes of annunciation, zoning must be in accordance with the following: 1. When the system serves more that one building, each building must be considered separately. 2. Each floor must be considered a separate zone. 3. When one ore more risers serve the same floor, each riser must be considered a separate zone. § 915.5 Elevators. § 915.5.1 Standards. Elevators and elevator lobbies be provided and must comply with the California Building Code and the following: § 915.5.2 General. At least one elevator cab must be assigned for Fire Department use, which must serve all floors of the building. All provisions hereinafter are in reference to said elevator cab(s). § 915.5.2.1 Size. The size of the elevator cab must have dimensions as specified in Section 915.5.2.1.1. § 915.5.2.1.1 Ambulance Stretcher. The elevator cab must be provided with adequate dimensions to accommodate an ambulance type stretcher in accordance with the provisions of Section 3002.4a.1 of California Building Code. Page 12 of 29 § 915.6 Standby Power. § 915.6.1 General. An on -site standby power system conforming to the Electrical Code must be provided. In the event of failure of the normal power source, the standby power system must provide an alternate source of electrical power to serve at least the designated loads as set forth in Section 915.6.2 at full power. The system may consist of an on -site generator or a system of batteries, or both. The installation must be in accordance with this code, nationally recognized standards, and any policies of the fire code official_ § 915.6.2 Loads. The power load requirements for sizing the standby power system must include, without limitation to the following: Exit signs and exit path illumination; 2. Fire alarm system; 3. Elevator(s) assigned for fire department use; 4. Electrically driven fire pumps (if provided); 5. Smoke control systems; 6. Stairwell pressurization; 7. Lighting circuits supplying all elevator cabs, elevator lobbies, generator room, fire pump room, and other areas designated by the fire code official. § 915.6.3 Fuel Supplies. On -site fuel supplies for prime movers of a standby power generator must be sufficient for at least 48 hours at the generator's listed full load. Where fuel supplies require automatic transfer into a primary tank from a secondary fuel storage tank, the fuel transfer system must be provided with redundant fuel pumps to insure reliability. The fuel supply tank provided must be capable of storing at least 200% of the calculated amount of fuel needed. § 915.7 Emergency Electrical System § 915.7.1 General. Electrical systems and equipment specified in Section 915.6 are classed as emergency systems and must be installed in accordance with this code, NFPA 110, NFPA 111and policies of the fire code official. Such systems must operate within 10 seconds of failure to normal power supply. Such emergency power supply may be separate from the standby power required for fire pumps and elevators assigned for fire department use. § 915.7.2 Emergency Systems. The following are classed as emergency systems: Page 13 of 29 Exit signs and means of egress illumination 2. Fire alarm system 3. Fire detection system 4. Sprinkler alarm system 5. Elevator cab lighting 6. Smoke control systems. § 915.8 Means of Egress § 915.8.1 General. Means of egress must comply with the provisions of Section 915.8. § 915.8.1 Stairway enclosures. All stairways used for exiting must be protected by an exit enclosure designed in accordance with the California Building Code, Section 1020.1 and this Section. § 915.8.2.1 Construction. Construction of stairway enclosures must in accordance with the California Building Code, Section 1005.3.3.2. § 915.8.2.2 Extent of Enclosure. Stairway enclosures must be continuous and must fully enclose all portions of the stairway. Exit enclosure must exit directly to the exterior of the building or include an exit passageway on the ground floor, leading to the exterior of the building. Each exit enclosure must extend completely through the roof and be provided with a door that leads onto the roof. § 915.8.2.3 Openings and Penetrations. Openings and Penetrations must be as specified in the California Building Code, Section 1020.1.1. § 915.8.2.4 Pressurized Enclosures. A pressurized stairway enclosure must be provided for all mid -rise buildings whenever a complete floor is in excess of 55 feet (16.764 mm) from the lowest point of Fire Department access. The pressurized stairway must be designed and pressurized as specified in the California Building Code, Section 909.20. § 915.8.2.4.1 Vestibules. Pressurized stairway enclosures, serving Mid -Rise buildings must be provided with a pressurized entrance vestibule on each floor that complies with the California Building Code, Section 909.20. § 915.8.2.4.1.1 Vestibule Size. Vestibule size must be not less than 44 inches in width and not less than 72 inches in the direction of travel. Page 14 of 29 § 915.8.2.4.1.2 Vestibule Construction. Vestibules must have walls, ceilings and floors of not less than two -hour fire resistive construction. § 915.8.2.4.1.3 Vestibule Doors. Vestibule doors must be in accordance with the California Building Code, Section 909.20. § 915.8.2.4.1.4 Pressure Differences. The minimum pressure difference within a vestibule must be in accordance with the California Building Code, Section 909.20. § 915.8.2.4.1.5 Standpipes. Fire Department standpipe connections and valves serving the floor must be within the vestibule and located in a manner so as not to obstruct egress when hose lines are connected and charged. § 915.8.2.5 Locking of Stairway doors. All stairway doors that are locked to prohibit access from the stairway side must have the capability of being unlocked simultaneously, without unlatching, upon a signal from the fire control room. Upon failure of normal electrical service, or activation of any fire alarm, the locking mechanism must automatically retract to the unlocked position. Hardware for locking of stairway doors must be State Fire Marshal listed and approved by the fire code official by permit before installation. Stairway doors located between the vestibules and stairway shaft must not be locked. § 915.8.2.6 Communications. A telephone or other two -way communications system connected to an approved emergency service which operates continuously must be provided at not less than every third floor in each required exit stairway vestibule. § 1030.9 Fire escape maintenance. Fire escapes must be kept clear and unobstructed at all times, must be maintained in good working order at all times and must receive an annual inspection by a Los Angeles Fire Department Regulation 4 certified individual. The inspection records must remain on site for Fire Department review. § 1404.8 Fire retardant plastic sheeting and tarpaulins. Fire retardant tarpaulins and sheeting must be used to barricade construction areas from occupied building spaces and to provide floor or wall protection in occupied buildings. § 2201.7 Class IIIB fuels. Where in this Chapter there is a requirement or restriction for Class IIIA fuels, the same requirement or restriction applies to Class IIIB fuels. § 2306.2 Table 2306.2, Footnote 'j' is amended to read as follows: j. Smoke and heat removal must be accomplished by mechanical ventilation in accordance with Section 910.4 when storage areas are protected by early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13. Page 15 of 29 § 3301.2 Fireworks. The manufacturing, possession, storage sale, use and handling of fireworks, including without limitation, "Safe and Sane" fireworks, is prohibited Exceptions: 1. Storage of fireworks in accordance with the requirements for low order explosives in Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 10. 2. Storage of fireworks, 1 AG in accordance with the Building Code. 3. Use and handling of fireworks for professional display in accordance with Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 6. § 3310 Seizure of Fireworks. The fire code official has the authority to seize, take and remove fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 6 and California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 9. Appendix B § B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two- family dwellings. The minimum fire -flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two- family dwellings is specified in Table 8105.1 Exception: A reduction in required fire -flow up to 50 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is protected with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.1.1 or 903.1.2. The resulting fire -flow must not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L /min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1 13 -10 -3: A new Appendix M Roof Obstructions is added to the CFC to read as follows: APPENDIX M ROOF OBSTRUCTIONS SECTION M101 SCOPE § M101.1 Scope: This appendix shall apply to the design, construction, and installation of all solar photovoltaic systems, roof gardens and landscaped roofs when located on the roof of a building. Exception: 1. Buildings that are four or more stories in height and protected with an approved automatic fire extinguishing system throughout. 2. Non - habitable structures include, but are not limited to, shade structures, private carports, solar trellises, etc. Page 16 of 29 § M101.2 Permits. The fire code official shall review and approve the installation of roof solar photovoltaic systems, roof gardens, landscaped roofs on building that obstruct more than 50% or 10,000 square feet of the total roof surface area prior to the building code official issuing a permit for the installation for such roof obstructions. See section 105.7 for required construction permits. § M101.3 Required construction document information. All roof top installations submitted for approval shall include the following: Site plan to scale depicting the following: a. Dimensions of the building b. Location of all structures on site. c. Street address of building. d. Access from street to building. e. Location of roof top solar arrays, gardens, or landscaped areas. f. Location of disconnects. g. Location of signage. h. Location of required access paths. i. Northern reference 2. Roof and Elevation plan showing the following: a. Array or landscape placement. b. Roof ridge lines. c. Eave lines. d. Equipment on roof. e. Vents, skylights, roof hatches, etc. 3. Location and wording of all markings, labels and warning signs. 4. Building photographs that may be useful in the evaluation of the garden, landscaping, or array placement. SECTION M102 DEFINITIONS § M102.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this appendix, certain terms are defined as follows: ACCESS PATHWAY. A required walking pathway that is designed to provide emergency access to firefighters. ARRAY. An uninterrupted section of solar photovoltaic panels or modules or a group of interconnected sub - arrays. Page 17 of 29 GRID. The electrical system that is on the service side of the electric meter. designation of ridge, hip, and valley does not apply to roofs with 2 -in -12 or less pitch. All roof dimensions are measured to centerlines. INVERTER. A device used to convert direct current (DC) electricity from the solar system to alternating current (AC) electricity for use in the building's electrical system or the grid. LANDSCAPED ROOF. Vegetative landscaping located on the roof of a building that utilizes growing media and structures or containers to support the growth of vegetation. ROOF ACCESS POINT. An area that does not require ladders to be placed over building openings (i.e., windows, vents, or doors), and that are located at structurally strong points of building construction and in locations where ladders will not be obstructed by tree limbs, wires, signs or other overhead obstructions. ROOF GARDEN. A garden located on the roof of a building that utilizes growing media and structures or containers to support the growth of vegetation. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM. A system of component parts that receives sunlight and converts it into electricity. SUB - ARRAY. Uninterrupted sections of solar photovoltaic panels interconnected into an array. TRAVEL DISTANCE. The walking distance between two points. VENTING CUT OUT. Section(s) in an array that are designed to accommodate emergency ventilating procedures. SECTION M103 ROOF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS § M103.1. Solar photovoltaic systems. The requirements of section K103 applies to all solar photovoltaic systems installed on the roof of buildings regardless of system size or if used for residential and commercial purposes. Roof solar photovoltaic systems shall be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with sections M103.2 through M103.5.3. § M103.2 Marking. Photovoltaic systems shall be marked. Marking is needed to provide emergency responders with appropriate warning and guidance with respect to isolating the solar electric system. This can facilitate identifying energized electrical lines that connect the solar panels to the inverter, as these should not be Page 18 of 29 cut when venting for smoke removal. Materials used for marking shall be weather resistant. UL 969 shall be used as a standard for weather rating (UL listing of markings is not required). § M103.2.1 Building's electrical system main service disconnect marking. The buildings main electrical service disconnect shall be marked. § M103.2.1.1 Single and two dwelling unit residential buildings. The marking shall be placed within the main service disconnect. Exception: If the main service disconnect is operable with the service panel closed, then the marking shall be placed on the outside cover. § M103.2.1.2 Commercial and industrial buildings. The marking shall be placed adjacent to the main service disconnect in a location clearly visible from the location where the lever is operated. § M103.2.1.3 Marking content and format. Marking content and format shall be as follows. 1. Marking content: "CAUTION: SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONNECTED" 2. Red background 3. White lettering 4. Minimum 3/8 inch letter height 5. All capital letters 6. Arial or similar font, non -bold 7. Reflective weather resistant material suitable for the environment (durable adhesive materials must meet this requirement) § M103.2.2 Photovoltaic circuits marking. Photovoltaic circuit marking is required on all interior and exterior photovoltaic DC circuit conduit, raceways, enclosures, cable assemblies and junction boxes to alert firefighters to avoid cutting them. Marking shall be placed every 10 feet, at turns, and above and /or below penetrations, and at all photovoltaic circuit combiner and junction boxes. § M103.2.2.1 Marking content and format. Marking content and format shall be as follows. 1. Marking content: "CAUTION: SOLAR CIRCUIT" 2. Red background Page 19 of 29 3. White lettering 4. Minimum 3/8 inch letter height 5. All capital letters 6. Arial or similar font, non -bold 7. Reflective weather resistant material suitable for the environment (durable adhesive materials must meet this requirement) § M103.2.3 Inverter marking. No markings are required for the inverter unless the inerter is used also as a required remote electrical disconnect. § M103.2.4 Remote electrical disconnect marking. Marking shall be located immediately next to the remote electrical disconnect control as follows: 1. Marking content: "CAUTION: SOLAR CIRCUIT DISCONNECT" 2. Red background 3. White lettering 4. Minimum 3/8 inch letter height 5. All capital letters 6. Arial or similar font, non -bold 7. Reflective weather resistant material suitable for the environment (durable adhesive materials must meet this requirement) § M103.3 Remote electrical disconnect. Photovoltaic circuits shall be equipped with a means for remote electrical disconnect located downstream from the photovoltaic array at the point where the photovoltaic circuit first enters the structure, or at another approved location. The manual control to operate the remote electrical disconnect shall be located within five feet of the building's main electrical panel. The remote electrical disconnect shall be listed and meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Exceptions: 1. Photovoltaic circuits contained in rigid or electrical metallic tubing running between the array combiner box and the main electrical panel which are entirely exterior to the building need not be equipped with a means of remote electrical disconnect other than the disconnects intrinsic to the system. Page 20 of 29 2. Photovoltaic circuits contained in rigid or electrical metallic tubing running between the array combiner box and the main electrical panel that run through the interior of the building when installed a minimum of 18 inches below the roof assembly when measured parallel to the surface of the roof. 3. The photovoltaic system inverter may be used for remote electrical disconnect when the inverter is located immediately upstream of the roof penetration where the circuit enters the structure. § M103.4 Access pathways and emergency ventilation. Access and spacing requirements shall be provided in order to ensure firefighter access to the roof, provide access pathways to specific areas of the roof, provide for venting cut out areas, and to provide emergency egress from the roof. For the purpose of access pathways and emergency ventilation, designation of ridge, hip, and valley does not apply to roofs with 2 -in -12 or less pitch. All roof dimensions are measured to centerlines. § M103.4.1 Alternative materials and methods. Alternative materials and methods per Section 104.9 for access pathways or venting cut outs may be requested for approval by the fire code official due to: 1. Unique site specific limitations 2. Alternative access opportunities (as from adjoining roofs) 3. Ground level access to the roof area in question 4. Other adequate venting cut out opportunities when approved by the fire code official. 5. Adequate venting cut out areas afforded by panel set back from other roof top equipment (for example: shading or structural constraints may leave significant areas open for ventilation near HVAC equipment.) 6. Automatic ventilation device. 7. New technology, methods, or other innovations that ensure adequate fire department access pathways and ventilation opportunities. § M103.4.2 Single and two dwelling unit residential buildings access pathways and venting cut outs. Access pathways and venting cut outs for single and two dwelling unit residential buildings shall be provided as per Section M103.4.2.1 though M103.4.2.4. § M103.4.2.1 Hip roof layout. Solar modules shall be located in a manner that provides one three (3) foot wide clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on Page 21 of 29 each roof slope where solar modules are located. The access pathway shall be located at a structurally strong location on the building, such as a bearing wall. § M103.4.2.2 Single roof ridge. Solar modules shall be located in a manner that provides two three (3) foot wide access pathways from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where solar modules are located. § M103.4.2.3 Roof hips and valleys. Solar modules shall be located no closer than one and one half (1.5) feet to a hip or a valley if modules are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley. If the solar modules are to be located on only one side of a hip or valley, that is of equal length then the panels may be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley. § M103.4.2.4 Venting cutout areas. Solar modules shall be located no higher than three (3) feet below the ridge. § M103.4.3 Commercial and industrial buildings and multi - residential buildings containing three or more dwelling units required access pathways and venting cut outs. Access pathways and venting cut outs for commercial and industrial buildings and multi - residential buildings containing three or more dwelling unit s shall be provided as accordance with Section M103.4.3.1 through M 103.4.3.2.6. Exception: If the fire code official determines that the roof configuration is similar to that found in single and two dwelling unit residential buildings, the design requirements found in Section M103.4.2 may be utilized. § M103.4.3.1 Array dimension. Arrays shall be no greater than 150 feet by 150 feet in distance in either axis. § M103.4.3.2 Access pathways: Access pathways shall be established in the design of the photovoltaic system installation. Access pathways shall be provided in accordance with Section M103.4.3.2.1 through M103.4.3.2.5. § M103.4.3.2.1 Access pathways perimeter of the roof. There shall be a minimum six (6') foot wide clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. Exception: If either axis of the building is 250 feet or less, there shall be a minimum four (4') feet wide clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. § M103.4.3.2.2 Access pathway location. The center line axis of access pathways shall run on structural members or over the next closest structural member nearest to the center lines of the roof. § M103.4.3.2.3 Access pathway center line. The center line axis of access pathways shall be provided in both axis of the roof. Page 22 of 29 § M103.4.3.2.4 Access pathway alignment. Access pathways shall be in a straight line and provide not less than four (4) feet clear to skylights, ventilation hatches or roof standpipes. § M103.4.3.2.5 Access pathway around roof access hatches. Access pathways shall provide not less than four (4) feet of clearance around roof access hatch with at least one not less than four feet (4) clear pathway to parapet or roof edge. § M103.4.3.2.6 Venting cut out areas. Venting cut outs between array sections shall be either: 1. An access pathway eight (8) feet or greater in width. 2. An access pathway that is four (4) feet or greater in width and bordering on existing roof skylights or ventilation hatches. 3. An access pathway that is four (4) feet or greater in width and bordering four (4) feet by eight (8') feet venting cut outs every twenty (20) feet on alternating sides of the access pathway. § M103.5 Location of conductors. Conduit, wiring systems and wiring raceways for photovoltaic circuits shall be provided in accordance with Section M103.5.1 through M 103.5.3. § M103.5.1 Conductor location. Conduit, wiring systems, and wiring raceways shall be located as close as possible to the ridge or hip or valley and from the hip or valley as directly as possible to an outside wall to reduce trip hazards and maximize venting cut out areas. § M103.5.2 Conductors between sub arrays and DC combiner boxes. Conduit runs between sub arrays and to DC combiner boxes shall use the design that minimizes the total amount of conduit on the roof by taking the shortest path from the array to the DC combiner box. The DC combiner boxes are to be located such that conduit runs are minimized in the pathways between arrays. § M103.5.3 Conduit within enclosed spaces. To limit the hazard of cutting live conduit in venting operations, DC wiring shall be run in metallic conduit or raceways when located within enclosed spaces in a building and shall be run, to the maximum extent possible, along the bottom of load- bearing members. SECTION M104 ROOF GARDEN AND LANDSCAPED ROOFS § M104.1 Roof gardens and landscaped roofs. The requirements of Section M104 applies to all roof gardens and landscaped roofs regardless of size or if used for residential and commercial purposes. Roof gardens and landscaped roofs shall be Page 23 of 29 designed, constructed and installed in accordance with Section M104.2 through M 104.4. § M104.2 Access pathways and emergency ventilation. Access and spacing requirements shall be provided in order to ensure firefighter access to the roof, provide access pathways to specific areas of the roof, provide for venting cut out areas, and to provide emergency egress from the roof. For the purpose of access pathways and emergency ventilation, designation of ridge, hip, and valley does not apply to roofs with 2 -in -12 or less pitch. All roof dimensions are measured to centerlines. § M104.2.1 Alternative materials and methods. Alternative materials and methods per Section 104.9 for access pathways or venting cut outs may be requested for approval by the fire code official due to: 1. Unique site specific limitations 2. Alternative access opportunities (as from adjoining roofs) 3. Ground level access to the roof area in question 4. Other adequate venting cut out opportunities when approved by the fire code official. 5. Adequate venting cut out areas afforded by panel set back from other roof top equipment (for example: shading or structural constraints may leave significant areas open for ventilation near HVAC equipment.) 6. Automatic ventilation device. 7. New technology, methods, or other innovations that ensure adequate fire department access pathways and ventilation opportunities. § M104.2.2 Single and two dwelling unit residential buildings. Installation of roof gardens and landscaped roofs on single and two dwelling unit residential buildings shall be in accordance with Section M104.2.2.1 through M104.2.2.3. § M104.2.2.1 Hip roof design: Planted sections shall be located in a manner that provides a three (3) foot wide clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where the planted sections are located. The access pathway shall be located at a structurally strong location on the building such as a bearing wall. § M104.2.2.2 Single ridge roof design: Planted sections shall be located in a manner that provides two three (3) foot wide access pathways from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where the planted sections are located. Page 24 of 29 § M104.2.2.3 Hips and valleys: Planted sections shall be located no closer than one and one half (1.5) feet to a hip or a valley if planted sections are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley. If the planted sections are to be located on only one side of a hip or valley that is of equal length then the planted sections may be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley. Planted sections shall not be located closer than three (3) feet below the ridge. § M104.2.3 Commercial and industrial buildings and multi - residential buildings containing three or more dwelling units required access pathways and venting cut outs. Access pathways and venting cut outs for commercial and industrial buildings and multi - residential buildings containing three or more dwelling units. Access pathways shall be provided in accordance with Section M104.2.3.1 through M104.2.3.6. Exception: If the fire code official determines that the roof configuration is similar to that found in single and two dwelling unit residential buildings, the design requirements found in section M104.2.2 may be utilized. § M104.2.3.1 Planted dimension. Planted sections shall be no greater than 150 feet by 150 feet in distance in either axis. § M104.2.3.2 Access pathways: Access pathways shall be established in the design of the roof garden or landscaped roof installation. Access pathways shall meet the requirements of this section. § M104.2.3.2.1 Access pathways perimeter of the roof. There shall be a minimum six (6) foot wide clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. Exception: If either axis of the building is 250 feet or less, there shall be a minimum four (4) feet wide clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. § M104.2.3.2.2 Access pathway location. The center line axis of access pathways shall run on structural members or over the next closest structural member nearest to the center lines of the roof. § M104.2.3.2.3 Access pathway center line. The center line axis of the access pathways shall be provided in both axis of the roof. § M104.2.3.2.4 Access pathway alignment. Access pathways shall be in a straight line and provide not less than four (4) feet clear to skylights, ventilation hatches or roof standpipes. § M104.2.3.5 Access pathway around roof access hatches. Access pathways shall provide not less than four (4) feet of clearance around roof access hatch with at least one not less than four feet (4) clear pathway to parapet or roof edge. Page 25 of 29 § M104.2.3.6 Venting cut out areas. Venting cut outs between planted sections shall be either: 1. An access pathway eight (8) feet or greater in width. 2. An access pathway that is four (4) feet or greater in width and bordering on existing roof skylights or ventilation hatches. 3. An access pathway that is four (4) feet or greater in width and bordering four (4) feet by eight (8) feet venting cut outs every twenty (20) feet on alternating sides of the access pathway. § M105.4 Roof garden or landscaped roof maintenance plan. The fire code official is authorized to require an approved maintenance plan for vegetation placed on roofs due to the size of the garden or landscaping area, or if materials and plants used may create a fire hazard to the building or exposures. 13 -10-4: GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITS Geographic limits referred to in certain sections of this Code are established as follows: Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers are prohibited. The limits referred to in Section 3204.3.1.1 in which storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited are established as the City of El Segundo's corporate boundaries. Exceptions: 1. The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is allowed in an M -1, MM, and MU -N Zone with a Conditional Use Permit issued by the Planning Department. 2. The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is allowed in the M -2 Zone. Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited. The limits referred to in Sections 3404.2.9.5.1 and 3406.2.4.4 in which the storage of Class I flammable liquids or Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is restricted are established as the City of El Segundo's corporate boundaries. Exceptions: Such use is allowed in the following zoning districts: The storage of Class I flammable liquids or Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is allowed in M -1 and M -2, Zones; Page 26 of 29 2. The storage of Class If combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is allowed in C -0, MM, MU -N, MU -S or P -F Zones; Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of liquefied petroleum gases is to be restricted. The limits referred to in Section 3804.2, in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of an aggregate of 2,000 gallons water capacity is restricted are established as the City of El Segundo's corporate boundaries. Exceptions: 1. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of an aggregate of 2,000 gallons water capacity is allowed in the M -2 Zone, when located at least one -half (1/2) mile from property zoned or designated for residential use and at least one -half (1/2) mile from existing residential development with a density greater than one (1) dwelling unit per acre and at least one -half (1/2) mile from any hotel or motel. 2. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of an aggregate of 2,000 gallons water capacity is allowed in M -1 Zone with a Conditional Use Permit issued by the Planning Department. SECTION 4: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT EXEMPTION. The City Council determines that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA ") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines ") because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction - related regulations and specification of procedures related thereto and will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings required therefor. This ordinance, therefore, is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and that does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. Consequently, it is categorically exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301 as a minor alteration of existing public or private structures involving no expansion of use; 15305 as a minor alteration in land use limitations which do not result in any changes in land use or density; and 15308 as an action taken by a regulatory agency as authorized by California law to assure maintenance or protection of the environment. SECTION 5: SAVINGS CLAUSE. Repeal of any provision of the ESMC or any other city ordinance herein will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance. Page 27 of 29 SECTION 6: SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION 7: VALIDITY OF PREVIOUS CODE SECTIONS. If this the entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal of the ESMC or other the city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such ESMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes. SECTION 8: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of El Segundo's book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law. SECTION 9: This Ordinance will become effective on January 1, 2011. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of November , 2010. Eric Busch, Mayor Page 28 of 29 ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ) 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 said City is five; that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1453 was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of November , 2007, and was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 16th day of November 2007, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Busch, Fisher, Braun, Fuentes NOES: None ABSENT: Jacobson ABSTAjN: None kv 72, 0Cd'y4'Mqfe1en',Viiy Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney CKa H. Berger Assistant City Attorney PAPlanning & Building Safety\ Building \Code Adoption\2007 Codes \CC 11- 07- 07\2007.11.07.ESMC Fire Code Or 1413.doc Page 29 of 29