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ORDINANCE 1488ORDINANCE NO. 1488 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CHAPTERS 1, DIVISION 21 3, and 4, AND SECTIONS 503, 510.2 AND 1103.2 OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2012 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 — 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 § 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. 3. CFC § 510.2 and 1103.2 — 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 25 winds, potential seismic activity, or in areas of restricted access present in the City. 4. CFC § 605.11.3.2.1 — Provides roof access on residential structures for firefighter smoke and heat ventilation operations 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 § 901.4.7 — 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. 6. CFC 903.3.5.3 — Requires that fire sprinkler systems are designed to allow for water reduction during periods of low humidity and high winds, potential seismic activity, or in areas of restricted access present in the City. 7. 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. 8.. 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. 9. CFC § 5601.2 and 5601.3 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. 10. 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. Page 2 of 25 SECTION 2: Chapter 10 to Title 13 of the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") is amended in its entirety to read as follows: "CHAPTER 10 13 -10 -2: FIRE CODE A. SECTIONS: 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, 2013 Edition ( "CFC "), including Appendixes A, B, and C published drafted and published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, 6t" 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, Division 2, 3, 4, and Section 503 of the International Fire Code, 2012 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: § 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 25 § 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 of, 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 cadmium (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. § 105.7.13 Rooftop obstructions. A construction permit is required to install or modify solar photovoltaic power systems, rooftop gardens or landscaped roofs. § 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 is 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 Page 4 of 25 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. § 109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who violate a provision of this code or fail to comply with any of its requirements or who erects, installs, alters, repairs or does work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served constitutes a separate offense. § 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: 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 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. Page 5 of 25 "Open Burning" is the burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. Open burning does not include road flares, smudge - pots and similar devices associated with safety or occupational uses typically considered open flames. For the purpose of this definition, a chamber must be regarded as enclosed when, during th time combustion occurs, only apertures, ducts, stacks, flues or chimneys necessary to provide combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas are open. § 307.1.1 Prohibited Open Burning. Open flame, open burning, recreational burning, fires in outdoor fireplaces or portable fireplaces that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous is prohibited. § 308.1.4 Open -flame cooking devices. is deleted § 311.5 Placards. is deleted § 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, Fire Apparatus Access Roads is adopted with the following amendments: Page 6 of 25 § 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 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: 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: 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. Page 7 of 25 § 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. § 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 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. § 507.5.1.1 Hydrant for sprinkler systems and standpipe systems. Buildings equipped with a an automatic sprinkler system or a standpipe system installed in accordance with Sections 903 or 905 must have a fire hydrant within 80 feet of the fire department connection. Exception: The distance may be permitted to exceed 80 feet where approved by the fire code official. § 510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. is adopted § 605.11.3.2.1 Residential building smoke and heat ventilation. Panels /modules installed on the roof of residential buildings must be located only on one side of any ridge in order to allow for Fire Department smoke and heat ventilation operations. The opposite ridge must have the panels /modules located no higher than 3 feet below the ridge. Exceptions: 1. Where the solar panels /modules are spaced a minimum 5 feet from the ridge. 2. Where the building is protected throughout by a fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with the applicable NFPA Standard. 3. Where the building is provided with approved skylights and /or smoke and heat vents located in approved locations per the El Segundo Fire Department. § 805 Upholstered Furniture and Mattress In New and Existing Buildings. is deleted Page 8 of 25 § 808 Furnishings Other Than Upholstered Furniture and Mattresses or Decorative Materials in New and Existing Buildings. is deleted §- 901.4.7 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. § 901.11 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 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. Exceptions: 1. Airport control towers 2. Open parking structures. 3. Occupancies in Group F_2. § 903.2.20 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. § 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity. § 903.3.8 Shutoff valves. Sprinkler shut off valves are required on each floor of buildings three stories or greater in height. § 905.5.3 Intentionally blank. Page 9 of 25 § 907.6.5 Monitoring. All fire alarm and detection systems must be monitored by an approved central station as defined in NFPA 72. A (UL) Underwriters Laboratories Certificate or (FM) Factory Mutual Placard must be provided and maintained by a UL Listed or FM Approved fire alarm contractor who provides runner service in accordance with the 2013 Edition of NFPA 72, Chapter 26 for all newly installed fire alarm systems in commercial occupancies. This regulation applies to all fire alarm systems that are newly installed in commercial occupancies for which permits are required by the El Segundo Fire Department on or after January 1, 2014. Any existing fire alarm system in a commercial occupancy wherein the fire alarm control unit and alarm system components are to be replaced is considered newly installed for the purposes of this section. Exception. Supervisory service is not required for: 1. Single and multiple- station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11. 2. Smoke detectors in Group 1 -3 occupancies. 3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one and two - family dwellings. § 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 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 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, are not subject to this article: Page 10 of 25 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; 1. 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; 2. 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 2'/z 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 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: Page 11 of 25 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. § 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 Page 12 of 25 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 must 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 serves 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. § 915.6 Standby Power. Page 13 of 25 § 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: 1. 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 111 and 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: 1. Exit signs and means of egress illumination Page 14 of 25 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. § 915.8.2.4.1.2 Vestibule Construction. Vestibules must have walls, ceilings and floors of not less than two -hour fire resistive construction. Page 15 of 25 § 915.8.2.4.1.3 Vestibule Doors. Vestibule doors must comply with California Building Code, Section 909.20. § 915.8.2.4.1.4 Pressure Differences. The minimum pressure difference within a vestibule must comply with 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. § 1030.10 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. § 1103.2 Emergency responder radio coverage is existing buildings. is adopted § 3304.8 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. § 3206.2 Table 3206.2, 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. § 5601.2 Fireworks. The manufacturing, possession, storage sale, use and handling of fireworks, including without limitation, "Safe and Sane" fireworks, is prohibited Page 16 of 25 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. § 5601.3 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 B105.1 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 Umin) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1 13 -10 -3: A new Appendix K Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks, And Similar Amusement Uses is added to the CFC to read as follows: SECTION K101 GENERAL § K101.1 Scope. These regulations apply to temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks, or similar amusement uses, where decorative materials and confusing sounds and /or visual effects are present. § K101.2 Permits. An operational permit is required for Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks, or similar amusement uses in accordance with Appendix K101.2. § K101.2.1 Permit documents. The permit application must include a dimensioned site plan and floor plan. A site plan showing the following: 1. The proximity of the event building(s) to other structures or hazardous areas. 2. The path of travel from the event building or area to the public way. 3. The location of exterior evacuation assembly points. Page 17 of 25 A floor plan showing the following: 1. Dimensions of the area being used (include total square footage, width, and types of exits, aisles, or interior exit pathways, etc.). 2. The path of travel must include the layout of any mazes, mirrors or other display items that may confuse the egress paths. 3. A brief description of what will be depicted in each room or area along the walk or course including the type of special effects to be utilized. 4. Location of exits, exit signs, and emergency lighting. 5. Location of electrical panel(s) and light switches. 6. Identification of what the normal or prior use of the structure(s) being used is (e.q., auditorium, school, church) 7. Accessible egress routes. 8. When required, areas of refuge. 9. When required by Section 318.9, fire alarm panel location, manual fire alarm boxes, and horn /strobe locations. 10. Portable fire extinguisher locations. 11. The location and fuel capacity of all generators. § K101.3 El Segundo Department of Planning and Building Safety approval. Approval to operate a temporary amusement haunted house or similar use or to change the approved of use of an existing building, or portion thereof, for temporary amusement haunted house or similar use or to change the approved of use of an existing building, or portion thereof, for temporary amusement haunted house or similar use requires approved by the El Segundo Department of Planning and Building Safety before the Fire Department's final construction document approval and issuance of an operational permit. SECTION K102 DEFINITIONS § K102.1 [CFC 202] DECORATIVE MATERIALS. All materials applied over the building interior finish for decorative, acoustical or other effect (such as curtains, draperies, fabrics, streamers and surface coverings) and all other materials utilized for decorative effect (such as batting, cloth, cotton, hay, stalks, straw, vines, leaves, trees, moss and similar items), including foam plastics and materials containing foam plastics. Decorative materials do not include floor coverings, ordinary window shades, interior finish and materials 0.025 inch (0.64 mm) or less in thickness applied directly to and adhering tightly to a substrate. § K102.2 HAUNTED HOUSE. A building or structure usually used during the Halloween season for amusement or entertainment purposes. A Haunted House may or may not be considered a Special Amusement Building depending on the layout and effects employed. § K102.3 GHOST WALKS. Similar to Haunted Houses and may include both indoor and outdoor areas where the means of egresses are similarly not readily identifiable. Page 18 of 25 § K102.4 [CBC 411.2] SPECIAL AMUSEMENT BUILDING. A special amusement building is any temporary or permanent building or portion thereof that is occupied for amusement, entertainment or educational purposes and that contains a device or system that conveys passengers or provides a walkway along, around or over a course in any direction so arranged that the means of egress path is not readily apparent due to visual or audio distractions or is intentionally confounded or is not readily available because of the nature of the attraction or mode of conveyance through the building or structure. SECTION K103 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS § K103.1 Allowable structures. Temporary Amusement Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks, and similar amusement uses which meet the definition of a Special Amusement Building can only be located in structures that comply with the provisions for Special Amusement Buildings in accordance with the California Building Code when the planned layout and effects employed meet the definition of a Special Amusement Building. § K103.2 Tents or membrane structures. Tents and membrane structures may be used when in compliance with all applicable requirements of this Appendix and when the total floor area of the tent is less than 1,000 square feet and the travel distance to an exit from any location is less than 50 feet. § K103.3 Fire evacuation plans. A fire safety and evacuation plan that complies with Section 404 of the California Fire Code must be submitted and approved. § K103.4 Staffing. The event must be adequately staffed by qualified person(s) to control the occupant load and assist patrons in exiting should an evacuation become necessary. Staffing level is determined upon review of plans and may be established at the discretion of the Fire Code Official. § K103.5 Occupant load. Maximum occupant load must conform with Chapter 10 Table 1004.1.1. A sign stating maximum occupancy must be posted in a visible location near the entrance. The attendant(s) must control the flow of patrons so as not to exceed this limit. § K103.6 Exits. Exiting must be in accordance with Chapter 10 and this Section. 1. Two exits must be provided from each room with an occupant load of 50 or more. Required exit doors shall swing in the direction of egress. 2. Illuminated exit signs must be provided at each exit serving an occupant load of 50 or more. 3. Exit doors with a lock or latch are prohibited when serving an occupant load of 50 or more unless it constitutes panic hardware. Page 19 of 25 4. When tents or membrane structures are approved for use, curtains are not be allowed to cover the exits. 5. Emergency lighting must be provided in exit pathways. 6. Exhibits and decorative materials cannot obstruct, confuse, or obscure exits, exit pathways, exit signs, or emergency lights. 7. Additional exit pathway markings, such as low level exit signs and directional exit path markings may be required. § K103.7 Fire protection. Temporary Amusement Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks, and similar amusement uses which meet the definition of a Special Amusement Building must be provided with fire protection systems in accordance with Appendix K103. 7. Exception: When the total floor area of Haunted Houses or indoor portions of Ghost Walks are less than 1,000 square feet and the travel distance to an exit is less than 50 feet. § K103.7.1 Fire sprinkler protection. An automatic fire sprinkler system is required for Haunted Houses and indoor portions of Ghost Walks. Fire sprinkler systems must comply with Section 903. § K103.7.2 Fire detection systems. An approved automatic fire detection system shall be provided in accordance with Section 907.2.12 as required for special amusement buildings. § K103.7.3 Alarm. Activation of any single smoke detector, the fire sprinkler system, or other automatic fire detection device shall be in accordance with Section 907.2.12.1. § K103.7.4 Emergency voice alarm. Special amusement buildings must provide an emergency voice /alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.3. § K103.7.5 Portable fire extinguishers. See Section K103.16. § K103.8 Electrical. When required, a permit shall be obtained from the local Building Official. § K103.8.1 Extension cords. Extension cords shall be UL listed and must be appropriate for the intended use. § K103.8.2 Power taps. Only UL listed relocatable power taps with overcurrent protection may be used when the number of outlets provided is inadequate. Power strips must be plugged directly into the outlet, and cannot be plugged into one another in series. Page 20 of 25 § K103.8.3 String lighting. Manufacturer's installation instructions must be followed for the maximum allowable number of string lights that can be connected. When connecting string lights together, the total amperage of all string lights must be calculated to ensure they do not exceed the amperage for the extension cord and circuit. § K103.8.4 Protection. All extension cords and power strips must be adequately protected from foot traffic. § K103.8.5 Portable generators. When portable generators are utilized, they must be diesel fuel type and located a minimum of 20 feet away from all structures. § K103.8.6 Additional electrical requirements. See California Fire Code Section 605 for additional electrical requirements. § K103.9 Decorative materials and interior finishes. Interior wall, ceiling, and floor finishes must be Class A rated in accordance with the California Building Code. Also see California Fire Code Chapter 8. § K103.9.1 Decorative materials. All decorative materials must be inherently flame retardant, or be treated with a California State Fire Marshal (SFM) listed flame retardant material. If the decorative material is treated SFM listed flame retardant material by a non -SFM licensed applicator, the SFM labeled container and sales receipt must be provided to the fire code official for inspection purposes. Also see Fire Code Chapter 8. § K103.9.2 Flame test. Flame retardant material testing must be completed in accordance with Section 803.5 of the California Fire Code as referenced from the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Article 3, Section 3.21(a) and (b). Proof of testing shall be provided. § K103.9.3 Placement of decorative materials. Decorative materials, props and /or performer platforms cannot obstruct, confuse, or obscure exits, exit signs, exit pathways, emergency lighting or any component of fire protection systems and equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, fire sprinklers, etc.) inside or outside the building. § K103.10 Smoke generators. The fire code official may restrict use of smoke - generating equipment if it is determined to be incompatible with smoke alarm(s). Care and consideration must be used with respect to smoke generator and smoke alarm locations. Smoke generator and smoke alarm locations shall be approved by the fire code official. § K103.11 Display of motor vehicles. Display of motor vehicles must be in accordance with Section 2402.18 of the California Fire Code. § K103.12 Inspections. A fire and life safety inspection must be conducted by the fire code official before any haunted house, ghost walk or special amusement building is made available for public use. Page 21 of 25 § K103.13 Signs. "NO SMOKING" signs must be conspicuously posted at the main entrance and throughout the exhibit. K103.14 Prohibited areas. Inside storage or use of flammable and /or combustible liquids, gases, and solids is prohibited. Open flames are prohibited. § K103.15 Maintenance. Good housekeeping must be maintained throughout exhibit and exit pathways, at all times. The means of egress system cannot be obstructed during event operations. § K103.16 Portable fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers must have a minimum 2A -10B:C rating. Fire extinguishers must be properly mounted and be visible and accessible at all times. Clearly identify locations with signs or reflective tape. Fire extinguishers m be located within 50 feet travel distance from anywhere in the building or structure. 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 or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited. The limits referred to in Sections 5704.2.9.6.1 and 5706.2.4.4 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: 1. 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; 2. The storage of Class II 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 6104.2 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 Page 22 of 25 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 or amendment of any provision of the ESMC or any other city regulation does 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. 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; Page 23 of 25 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, 2014. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of November, 2013. ill risher, Mayor Page 24 of 25 ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ) I, Tracy Weaver, 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. 1488 was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of October, 2013, 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 5th day of November, 2013, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Fisher, Jacobson, Fuentes, Atkinson, Fellhauer NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None r1 Trady Wea , City Clerk APPRC Mark D By: r. Karl H. Berger Assistant Ci A orney Page 25 of 25