ORDINANCE 1532 ORDINANCE NO. 1532
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2016 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; CHAPTERS 1, DIVISION 2, 3, AND 4,
AND SECTIONS 503, 510.2 AND 1103.2 OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2015 EDITION; AND AMENDING
SUCH CODES BASED UPON LOCAL CLIMATIC,
TOPOGRAPHICAL, AND GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS; AND
AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT
SUCH CHANGES.
The City 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, 2016
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:
1. IFC § 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, 507.5.1.1 - 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.
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3. IFC §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 winds, potential seismic activity, or in areas of restricted
access present in the City.
4. CFC § 605.11.1.2.2 — 605.11.1.2.5 - 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 - 907.6.5 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.
& 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 § 1031.10. 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 § 5601.1.3, 5601.7 and 5601.7.1. 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
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low humidity and high winds, potential seismic activity, or in areas
of restricted access present in the City.
SECTION 2: Title 13, Chapter 9 of the El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 9
13-9-2: FIRE CODE
13-09-01 ADOPTION OF CODES.
13-09-02 AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS,
13-09-03 ADDING APPENDIX M TO THE CFC.
13-09-04 GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITS.
13-09-01 ADOPTION OF CODES.
Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 50022.1 to 50022.8, the City
adopts and incorporates by reference the California Fire Code, 2016
Edition ("CFC"), including Appendixes A, B, and C published drafted and
published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, 6tth
Floor, Washington DC, 20001-2070 and the California Building Standards
Commission, 2525, Natoma Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California
95833. The City also adopts and incorporates by reference Chapters 1,
Division 2, 3, 4, and Sections 503, 510.2 and 1103.2 of the International Fire
Code, 2016 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.
13-09-02: 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:
§ 104.10.2 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
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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.
§ 105.6.50 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.
§ 105.6.51 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 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 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
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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:
"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 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.
§ 308.1.4 Open-flame cooking devices. is deleted
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§ 311.5 Placards. is deleted
§ 503 Fire Apparatus Access Roads is adopted with the following
amendments:
§ 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:
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
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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.
§ 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.
Residential, commercial and industrial buildings and units that are served by an
alley or a fire apparatus access roadway to the rear of the building must also have
approved address numbers and letters posted in a visible location near the
primary door to the alley or a fire apparatus access roadway. Address
identification shall be maintained.
§ 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.
§ 605.11.1.2.2 Hip Roof Layouts. Panels and modules installed on Group R-3
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buildings with hip roof layouts shall be located in a manner that provides a
minimum 3-foot-wide (914 mm) clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. The
access pathway shall be capable of supporting the firefighters accessing the roof.
§ 605.11.1.2.3 Single ridge roof layout. Panels and modules installed on Group
R-3 buildings with a single ridge roof layouts shall be located in a manner that
provides a minimum 3-foot-wide (914 mm) clear perimeter around the edges of the
roof. The access pathway shall be capable of supporting the firefighters accessing
the roof.
§ 605.11.1.2.5 Allowance for smoke ventilation operations. Panels and
modules installed on Group R-3 buildings shall be not less than 1 foot from the
ridgeline, and shall be located on only one side of any ridge_to allow for smoke
ventilation operations on the opposing side.
Exception;
1. Where solar panels are located a minimum of 5 feet from the ridge on the
opposing side.
2. Where alternative means of allowance for smoke ventilation operations
have been approved by the fire chief.
§ 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.
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§ 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.
§ 903.4.2. Alarms. One exterior approved audible and visible device, located on
the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each
automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm device shall be
activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest
orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation
of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
§ 903.4.2.1 Exterior audible and visible alarm notification shall be provided on
NFPA 13, NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D systems.
§ 905.5.3 Intentionally blank.
§ 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.
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.
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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:
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% 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
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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:
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.
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§ 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 separation. The room must be a minimum of 200 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 than one building, each building must be
considered separately.
2. Each floor must be considered a separate zone.
3. When one or 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
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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.
§ 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
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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
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 43:2 1023.
§ 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
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specified in the California Building Code, Section 1020.1.11023.4 and 1023.5.
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ 1031.10 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
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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.
§ 5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture storage,' sale, handling and
use of fireworks are prohibited. The possession, sale, use, and/or discharge of
"Safe and Sane" fireworks is prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed by Section 5604.
2. Manufacture, assembly and testing of fireworks as allowed in Section 5606
and Health and Safety Code Division 11.
3. The use of fireworks for fireworks displays, pyrotechnic before a proximate
audience and pyrotechnic special effects in motion pictures, television,
theatrical or group entertainment productions are allowed in Title 19,
Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks reprinted in Section 5608 and Health and
Safety Code Division 11.
§ 5601.7 Seizure of Fireworks. The fire code official and police authority have 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.
§ 5601.7.1 Financial Responsibility. See section 104.11.4 Financial
Responsibility for cost recovery of enforcement of section 5609.1. Fireworks may
be identified as hazardous waste by the State of California; violators shall be
responsible for any disposal fees.
Appendix B § 8105.2 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
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fire-flow must not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 U/min) for the
prescribed duration as specified in Table 8105.1
SECTION N101 GENERAL
§ N101.1 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.
§ N101.2 Permits. An operational permit is required for Haunted Houses, Ghost
Walks, or similar amusement uses in accordance with Appendix K101.2.
§ N101.2.1 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.
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.
§ N101.3 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
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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 N102 DEFINITIONS
§ N102.1 [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.
§ N102.2 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.
§ N102.3 GHOST WALKS. Similar to Haunted Houses and may include both
indoor and outdoor areas where the means of egresses are similarly not readily
identifiable.
§ N102.4 [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 N103 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
§ N103.1 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.
§ N103.2 Tents or membrane structures. Tents and membrane structures may
be used when in compliance with all applicable requirements of this Appendix
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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.
§ N103.3 Fire evacuation plans. Afire safety and evacuation plan that complies
with Section 404 of the California Fire Code must be submitted and approved.
§ N103.4 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.
§ N103.5 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.
§ N 103.6 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.
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.
§ N103.7 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.
§ N103.7.1 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.
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§ N103.7.2 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.
§ N103.7.3 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 .
§ N103.7.4 Emergency voice alarm. Special amusement buildings must
provide an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with
Section 907.2.12.3.
§ N103.7.5 Portable fire extinguishers. See Section K103.16.
§ N103.8 Electrical. When required, a permit shall be obtained from the local
Building Official.
§ N103.8.1 Extension cords. Extension cords shall be UL listed and must be
appropriate for the intended use.
§ N103.8.2 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.
§ N103.8.3 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.
§ N103.8.4 Protection. All extension cords and power strips must be adequately
protected from foot traffic.
§ N103.8.5 Portable generators. When portable generators are utilized, they
must be diesel fuel type and located a minimum of 20 feet away from all
structures.
§ N103.8.6 Additional electrical requirements. See California Fire Code
Section 605 for additional electrical requirements.
§ N103.9 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.
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§ N103.9.1 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.
§ N103.9.2 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.
§ N103.9.3 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.
§ N103.10 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.
§ N103.11 Display of motor vehicles. Display of motor vehicles must be in
accordance with Section 2402.18 of the California Fire Code.
§ N103.12 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.
§ N103.13 Signs. "NO SMOKING" signs must be conspicuously posted at the
main entrance and throughout the exhibit.
§ N103.14 Prohibited areas. Inside storage or use of flammable and/or
combustible liquids, gases, and solids is prohibited. Open flames are prohibited.
§ N103.15 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.
§ N103.16 Portable fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers must have a minimum
2A-1 OB: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
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extinguishers m be located within 50 feet travel distance from anywhere in the
building or structure.
13-09-04: 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:
4. 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;
5. 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 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 1(Y1]3_ Environmental Assessment. 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
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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, and therefore does not have the potential to cause significant
effects on the environment. In addition, this ordinance is an action being taken for
enhanced protection of the environment and and is exempt from further review under
CEQA Guidelines § 15308.
SECTION 4: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve
the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the provisions of
this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that
facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
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.
SECTION 5: 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 Prior 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: Publication. 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: Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective on the 31St day
following its passage and adoption.
SECTION 10: Filing with Building Standards Commission. The City Clerk must file a certified
copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE No. 1532 on this 6th day of
December, 2016.
Ll
[/S-L ne Fuentes, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM.
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Mark . Hensley, City ttrney
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. 1532 was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held
on the 1 st day of November, 2016, 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 6th day of December, 2016, and the same was so
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, Council Member Dugan and
Council Member Pirsztuk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Brann
ABSTAIN: None
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