Chapter 15.32
FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.32.010 Adoption of California Fire Code.
15.32.030 Definitions.
15.32.040 Establishments of limits of districts in which any storage of flammable or combustible liquids in containers and tanks regardless of location is prohibited.
15.32.100 Section 319 revised – Mid-rise buildings.
15.32.110 Section 113 revised – Fees.
15.32.120 Section 114 revised – Fire fighting cost recovery.
15.32.130 Section 109 revised – Abatement of violation – Noncompliance penalty.
15.32.150 Section 202 amended – Story.
15.32.170 Section 503, Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
15.32.190 Section 503.2.8 revised – Fire lane parking restrictions.
15.32.200 Section 503.6.4 revised – Security gates.
15.32.210 Section 507 revised – Fire Protection Water Supplies.
15.32.220 Section 104.12 – Response map updates.
15.32.230 Section 903.7 amended – General fire extinguishing system requirements.
15.32.340 Penalties.
15.32.350 Explosives and fireworks – Added.
15.32.010 Adoption of California Fire Code.
A. That a certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the city of Solana Beach fire department being marked and designated as the 2010 California Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters; Appendix Chapter 4, Appendix B and H as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the fire code of the city of Solana Beach, in the state of California regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, equipment use, and maintenance of buildings and structures, including that providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code on file in the office of the city of Solana Beach fire department are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in this chapter.
B. Chapter 1 Administration is hereby revised in the building/fire code portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as follows:
Section 101.5 City of Solana Beach Validity
The City Council of the City of Solana Beach hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance or of the code hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the City Council of the City of Solana Beach that it would have passed all other portions of this ordinance independently of the elimination here from of any such portion as may be declared invalid.
Section 102.13 Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances, Resolutions or motions is hereby revised in the Building/Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as follows:
Section 102.13 REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS OR MOTIONS
All former ordinances, resolutions or motions, or parts thereof, including Ordinance 382 and SBMC 11.04.040 (C), which conflict or are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance or of the Code or standards hereby adopted are hereby repealed.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.030 Definitions.
Chapter 2 Definitions – Section 202 is hereby amended in the building/fire code portion of the California Building Standards Commission to read as follows:
Fire Hazard is any thing that increases or could create a hazard or menace of fire to a greater degree than customarily recognized as normal by persons in the public service regularly engaged in preventing, suppressing or extinguishing fire or any thing or act which could obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere with the operations of the fire department or egress of occupants in the event of fire.
Fireworks - is any combustible or explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substances, or device prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, and shall include blank cartridges, toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes, or toy guns in which explosives are used, firecrackers, torpedoes, sky-rockets, roman candles, Daygo bombs, sparklers, snap caps, poppers or other devices of like construction and any devices containing any explosive or flammable compound, or any tablet or other device containing any explosive substance, except that the term “fireworks” shall not include any auto flares, paper caps containing not in excess of an average of twenty-five hundredths of a grain of explosive content per cap and toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices for use of such caps, the sale and use of which shall be permitted at all times. “Fireworks” shall include snap caps and poppers, regardless of the amount of explosive content included in each device.
Hazardous Fire Area - Any geographic area mapped by the State or local jurisdiction as a very high fire hazard area, or as set forth by the FAHJ that contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, weather, and structure density to potentially increase the possibility of vegetation conflagration fires shall be considered a hazardous fire area.
Travel Time. The estimated travel time it would take for a responding agency to travel from the fire station to the furthest structure in a proposed development project, determined by measuring the safest, most direct, appropriate and reliable route with consideration given to safe operating speeds for heavy fire apparatus.
“Response Time” is the elapsed time from the fire department’s receipt of the first alarm to when the first fire unit arrives at the scene.
Whenever the terms "This Code" and "2010 International Fire Code" are used they shall mean the 2010 California Fire Code as modified by the City of Solana Beach with the deletions, revisions and additions set forth in the amendments.
In addition to the definitions set forth in the California Fire Code as adopted by reference, whenever the following words or phrases are used in this chapter, they shall have the meanings established by this section:
A. “Chief of fire prevention bureau” means the fire marshal or, if there is none, the chief of the fire department.
B. “Jurisdiction” means the city of Solana Beach.
C. “Corporation counsel” means the city attorney of Solana Beach. (Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.040 Establishments of limits of districts in which any storage of flammable or combustible liquids in containers and tanks regardless of location is prohibited.
A. That the geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2010 California Fire Code is hereby established as follows:
B. Chapter 34 Flammable and Combustible Liquids in the building/fire code portion of the California Building Standards Code shall read as follows:
Section 3404.2.9.6.1 City of Solana Beach in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited): The limits referred to in Section 3404.2.9.6.1 and 3406.2.4.4 of the 2010 California Fire Code and the 2009 International Fire Code in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited are hereby established as the jurisdictional limits of the City of Solana Beach.
C. Chapter 34 Flammable and Combustible Liquids – Section 3405.2.4 of the building/fire code portion of the California Building Standards Code shall read as follows: Section 3405.2.4 Class I, II and III liquids Exception: 4 is deleted.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. 2000 gallons maximum temporary (six months maximum) above ground tanks meeting UL 2085 for private use on farms, agricultural and rural property, remote construction sites, earth moving projects, gravel pits or borrow pits. Such tanks shall be specially designed, approved and listed, and have features incorporated into their design which mitigates concerns for exposure to heat (two-hour fire resistance), ignition sources and mechanical damage. A fire department permit will be required.
2. Crankcase draining may be stored in specially constructed above ground storage tanks, approved by the Chief, with a maximum capacity of 550 gallons. Such tanks may be located within a building when the Chief deems appropriate, and the container meets the following: specially designed, approved and listed containers which have features incorporated into their design which mitigate concerns for exposure to heat, ignition sources and mechanical damage.
3. Containers must be installed and used in accordance with their listing, and provisions must be made for leak and spill containment. In no case shall such storage be permitted in residential or institutional property. All installations require a fire department permit.
4. With the Chief’s approval, Class I and II liquids may be stored aboveground tanks inside or outside of buildings in specially designed, approved and listed containers which have features incorporated into their design which mitigates concerns for exposure to heat, ignition sources and mechanical damage. Class I liquids will be limited to 550 gallons and class II liquids will be limited to 1100 gallons. Containers must be installed and used in accordance with their listing, and provisions must be made for leak and spill containment. The Chief may disapprove the installation of such containers when in his opinion their use presents a risk to life or property.
5. With the Chief’s approval, temporary storage of a maximum 10,000 gallons of Class II liquids may be permitted for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days at remote construction sites, earth moving projects, gravel pits or borrow pits, consistent with 3404 and 3406.
Section 3406.2.4.4. The geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited in residential areas within the City of Solana Beach.
Section 3406.4. The geographic limits in which bulk plants and terminals of flammable and combustible liquids are received are prohibited for the protection of heavily populated and congested areas and is hereby established as jurisdiction limits of the City of Solana Beach.
Section 3804.2 The geographic limits in which the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited for the protection of heavily populated and congested areas is hereby established as jurisdiction limits of the City of Solana Beach except for areas zoned by the County of San Diego for mixed, general or high impact industrial uses.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.100 Section 319 revised – Mid-rise buildings.
Section 319 is added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
Section 319
Mid-Rise Buildings
Section 319.1 General. All newly constructed mid-rise buildings, and/or any existing midrise building which undergo a complete structural or non-structural renovation that requires the complete vacancy of the building to complete the renovation shall require the installation of fire sprinklers and standpipes throughout the building. The renovation of an existing mid-rise building which is less than $100,000 dollars in cost; which includes any and all work that requires a Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Fire Protections System Permit, will not require the installation of a fire sprinkler or standpipe system. Any change of use in occupancy classification of an existing mid-rise building shall require the installation of fire sprinklers throughout the building and a class I standpipe system, with 2-1/2 inch hose outlets in each stair enclosure and on each floor level. The fire department connection serving the fire sprinkler system and standpipe system shall be interconnected. This section is not intended to require fire sprinkler retrofits for maintenance or improvements of the infrastructure around the structure. Maintenance shall be defined for this section as the normal replacement of existing fixtures. Examples of maintenance work include items such as flooring, plumbing repairs or windows. Improvements required by legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) do not require fire sprinkler protection under this section.
Nothing in this section shall imply or allow a building height in excess of current City of Solana Beach planning and zoning requirements.
Section 319.1.2 Elevators. At least one elevator cab shall be assigned for fire department use, which shall serve all floors of the building.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.110 Section 113 revised – Fees.
Section 113 is revised in the California Fire Code to read as follows:
SECTION 113.6 – FEES
113.6 When any construction project, building, manufacturing process, hazardous occupancy or such similar occurrence present demands on the fire protection service levels that are in excess of those already established and provided by the fire department, and cannot be mitigated by the installation of fire protection appliances or devices, then the owner and/or operator of that entity shall be responsible for costs associated with necessary training and equipment purchases that may be incurred by the fire department to provide an adequate and safe level of emergency response. This level of emergency response will be established by the Fire Chief.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.120 Section 114 revised – Fire fighting cost recovery.
Section 114 is revised in the California Fire Code to read as follows:
SECTION 114 – FIRE FIGHTING COST RECOVERY
114.1 Where a fire has resulted from failure to comply with fire safety requirements after notice was given, the Chief may recover costs relating to the response, suppression and overhaul of the fire from the responsible party.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.130 Section 109 revised – Abatement of violation – Noncompliance penalty.
Section 109.3.2 is added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
Section 109.3.2 –Abatement of Violation-Penalty for Non-Compliance
109.3.2 4.5 When a person fails to comply with a second notice of correction, notice of violation, or notice to cure, the Chief may impose a fee for the recovery of expenses incurred as a result of activities undertaken pursuant to enforcing the fire prevention provisions of this Code. The penalty for non-compliance shall be determined under Chapter 1.16 SBMC.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.150 Section 202 amended – Story.
Section 202 of the California Fire Code is amended to add the following definition:
STORY also includes basements, garages, cellars, mezzanines or similar structures or uses. The definition of the word STORY differs in that used in the International Building Code. Separate contiguous levels of a building will be considered as separate stories.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.170 Section 503, Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
Chapter 5 – Section 503, Fire Apparatus Access Roads in the building/fire code portion of the California Building Standards Code shall read as follows:
Section 503.1.2 Additional Access
The fire code official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
The Chief may require one or more secondary means of access to a project: development or area where he deems that such access is necessary for emergency operations and/or evacuation. The maximum length of a dead end road, including all dead end roads accessed from that dead end road, shall not exceed the following cumulative lengths, regardless of the number of parcels served:
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Parcels zoned for less than 1 acre |
800 feet |
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Parcels zoned for 1 acre to 4.99 acres |
1,320 feet |
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Parcels zoned for 5 acres to 19.99 acres |
2,640 feet |
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Parcels zoned for 20 acres or larger |
5,280 feet |
These requirements may be modified when in the opinion of the Chief conditions warrant. All lengths shall be measured from the edge of the roadway sizes, requiring different length limits, the shortest allowable length shall apply.
Section 503.2.1 Dimensions Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed improved width of not less than 20 feet, except for single family residential driveways; serving no more than two, single-family dwellings, shall have a minimum of 16 feet of unobstructed improved width.
EXCEPTION:
1. Fire access roadways, gated entrances with card readers, guard stations or center medians, which have separated lanes of one-way traffic, shall be not less than 14 feet wide per lane.
Section 503.2.1.1 Road Phasing Policy- Single Family Dwellings The fire access roadway requirement for widening existing improved fire apparatus roadway shall be per TABLE 503.2.1.1A – PHASING POLICY - Fire Apparatus Access and will extend from the property out to the nearest public road.
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Number of Parcels |
Unobstructed Road width |
Roadways Over 600 foot Long |
Extend to Nearest Public Road |
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1-2 |
16-foot, paved |
Turnouts every 400-feet |
Yes |
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3-8 |
20-foot, paved |
Turn-outs every 400-feet |
Yes |
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9 or more |
24-foot, paved |
Not required |
Yes |
Existing legal lots that have easement access roadways less than 20 feet Wide that provide primary access to other lots shall record a covenant granting Easement rights for emergency vehicle ingress and egress purposes and shall Relinquish rights to build any building, wall, fence or other structure within 5 Feet of the existing access easement.
Section 503.2.3 Surface: Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus not less than 75,000 lbs. and shall be provided with an approved paved surface to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
Section 503.2.7 Grade: Grades exceeding 15.0% (incline or decline) on fire apparatus access roads shall not be permitted without mitigation. Minimal mitigation shall be a surface of Portland cement concrete (PCC), with a deep broom finish perpendicular to the entire direction of travel, or equivalent, to enhance traction the entire length of the grade. The Chief may require additional mitigation measures where he deems appropriate. The angle of departure and angle of approach of a fire access roadway shall not exceed seven degrees (12 percent) or as approved by the Chief.
Section 503.2.8 Roadway Turnouts: turnouts shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 30 feet long with a minimum 25 foot taper on each end.
Section 503.3 Marking: When required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided for all public and private fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. All new public roads, all private roads within major subdivisions and all private roads serving four or more parcels shall be named. Road name signs shall comply with City of Solana Beach standards.
Section 503.4.1 ROADWAY DESIGN FEATURES
Roadway design features (speed bumps, speed humps, speed control dips, etc.) which may interfere with emergency apparatus responses shall not be installed on any fire access roadways, unless they meet design criteria approved by the Chief.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.190 Section 503.2.8 revised – Fire lane parking restrictions.
Section 503.2.8 is revised in the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.2.8 Fire Lanes – No Parking.
503.2.8 No person shall park, stand or leave unattended any vehicles in any fire lane or fire apparatus access road designated and marked according to the provisions of this Section.
503.2.9 The Chief or the Fire Marshal shall have the authority to designate fire lanes or fire apparatus access roads within the City, and to enforce the provisions of this Section. The Chief or the Fire Marshal may designate existing roadways as fire access roadways consistent with California Vehicle Code Section 22500.1, and 22685 (a) where he/she determines that such designation is necessary to provide adequate emergency apparatus access.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.200 Section 503.6.4 revised – Security gates.
Section 503.6 is revised in the California Fire Code to read as follows:
(A) Sec. 503.6 Security Gates. No person shall install a security gate or security device across a fire access roadway without the fire code official’s approval. All gates providing access from a road to a driveway shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from the nearest edge of the roadway and shall be at least two feet wider than the width of the traffic lane(s) serving the gate. An automatic gate across a fire access roadway or driveway shall be equipped with an approved emergency key-operated switch overriding all command functions and opening the gate. A gate accessing more than four residences or residential lots or a gate accessing hazardous institutional, educational or assembly occupancy group structure, shall also be equipped with an approved emergency traffic control-activating strobe light sensor or other device approved by the fire code official, which will activate the gate on the approach of emergency apparatus with a battery back-up or manual mechanical disconnect in case of power failure.
An automatic gate shall meet fire department policies deemed necessary by the fire code official for rapid, reliable access. An automatic gate serving more than one dwelling or residential lot in existence at the time of adoption of this chapter is required to install an approved emergency key-operated switch or other mechanism approved by the fire code official, at an approved location, which overrides all command functions and opens the gate. A property owner shall comply with this requirement within 90 days of receiving written notice to comply. Where this section requires an approved key-operated switch, it may be dual-keyed or equipped with dual switches provided to facilitate access by law enforcement personnel. Electric gate openers, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.210 Section 507 revised – Fire Protection Water Supplies.
A. In zones other than industrial, commercial and multifamily, fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with Table No. 507.5.1.1A.
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Parcels 1/2 acre and larger: |
Every 500 feet to the structure |
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Parcels less than 1/2 acre: |
Every 350 feet |
Section 507.5.1.1.2
In multi-family zones and in commercial and industrial zones, fire hydrants shall be installed at intersections, at the beginning radius of cul-de-sacs, and every 300 feet of fire access roadways, regardless of parcel size.
B. Chapter 5 Fire Service Features – Section 507.2 is hereby revised in the building/fire code portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as follows:
Section 507.2.2A Water Tanks Table 507.2.2A - Water storage tanks, when permitted by the Chief, shall comply with Table No. 507.2.2A.
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Building Square Feet |
Gallons Per Minute Water Flow |
Capacity Gallons |
Duration Minutes |
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Up to 1,500 |
250 |
5,000 |
20 |
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Over 1,500 |
250 |
10,000 |
40 |
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When exposure distance is one hundred feet (100') or less from adjacent property, Or where additional hazards or higher fire flow exists, the required water storage may be modified by the fire code official. |
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1. Tank elevation shall be equal to or higher than the fire department connection on the premises. Regardless of domestic use, all tanks shall be equipped with a device that will ensure that the tank contains the designated amount of water for fire flow duration as determined by the fire department. Tank size may be increased to serve multiple structures on a single parcel.
2. Supply outlet shall be at least 4 inches in diameter from the base of the tank to the point of outlet at the fire department connection. The fire department connection shall provide an approved means of controlling water flow.
3. The outlet shall be located along an access roadway and shall not be closer than 50 feet or further than 150 feet from the structure.
4. All exposed tank supply pipes shall be of an alloy or other material listed for above ground use. Adequate support shall be provided.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.220 Section 104.12 – Response map updates.
Section 104.12 shall read as follows:
104.12 Response Map Updates. Any new development, project, or request for change of address which necessitates updating of emergency response maps by virtue of new structures, fire hydrants, roadways or similar features, shall be charged a reasonable fee for the updating of all response maps.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.230 Section 903.7 amended – General fire extinguishing system requirements.
Chapter 9, Fire Sprinklers Systems, in the building/fire code portion of the California Building Standards Code shall read as follows:
Section 902.1 LIFE SAFETY SPRINKLER SYSTEM shall meet National Fire Protection Association Standards 13 D and 13 R latest addition, and City of Solana Beach installation policies as appropriate.
Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler system in new building and structures shall be provided in the locations described in these sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.2, and may be required in additions and remodels of existing structures as described in section 903.2.1.1 and 903.2.1.2.
Section 903.2.1. Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a group R fire area. This includes single family dwellings, multi-family dwellings and all residential care facilities licensed for seven or more persons regardless of client age or occupant load.
Section 903.2.1.1 Additions. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3 may be required to be installed throughout structures when the addition is more than 50% of the existing building or when the altered building will exceed a fire flow of 1,500 gallons per minute as calculated per section 507.3. The fire code official may require an automatic sprinkler system be installed in buildings where no water main exists to provide the required fire flow or where a special hazard exists such as: poor access roads, grade, bluffs and canyon rims, hazardous brush and response times greater than 5 minutes by a fire department.
Section 903.2.1.2 Remodels or reconstruction. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3 may be required if the scope of work includes significant modification to the interior or roof of the building, and the cost of the installation does not exceed 15 percent of the construction costs of the remodel. This section is not intended to require fire sprinkler retrofits for maintenance or improvements of the infrastructure around the structure. Maintenance shall be defined for this section as the normal replacement of existing fixtures. Examples of maintenance work include items such as flooring, plumbing repairs or windows. Improvements required by legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) do not require fire sprinkler protection under this section.
903.2.2 New Commercial and Group U. An automatic sprinkler system Installed in accordance with section 903.3 shall be required in new buildings and structures where the required fire flow exceeds 1500 gallons per minute as calculated by section 507.3, or when the square footage of a new commercial building exceeds 5000 square feet. The fire code official may also require an automatic sprinkler system to be installed in buildings where no water main exists to provide the required fire flow or where a special hazard exists such as: poor access roads, grade, bluffs and canyon rims, hazardous brush.
903.2.3 Existing Commercial Office Buildings.
An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903 shall be required in existing buildings and structures when the total valuation of the remodel exceeds one hundred thousand dollars (100,000.00). This section is not intended to require fire sprinkler retrofits for maintenance or improvements of the infrastructure around the structure. Maintenance shall be defined for this section as the normal replacement of existing fixtures. Examples of maintenance work include items such as flooring, plumbing repairs or windows. Improvements required by legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) do not require fire sprinkler protection under this section.
The renovation of an existing commercial building that is less than $100,000 dollars in cost; that includes any and all work that requires a Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Fire Protection System Permit, will not require the installation of a fire sprinkler or standpipe system. This section shall not supersede state mandated requirements for a specific occupancy, nor apply to any change in use of occupancy.
903.2.4 Exception: Agricultural buildings constructed of wood or metal frame, over which fabric or similar material is stretched, which are specifically used as green houses are exempt from the automatic sprinkler requirements unless physically connected to other structures.
Section 903.3.2 Standpipes for New Commercial buildings: A Class I standpipe with 2.5 inch hose valves shall be provided for all new commercial buildings three levels or more in height, regardless of occupancy type. Hose valves and connections shall be located in each stair enclosure and on each floor level, including the roof. For single story buildings or parking structures with large floor areas, class I standpipe connections may be required when hose pull lengths exceed 150 feet.
Section 903.3.3 Standpipes for Existing Commercial Buildings: A Class I standpipe system with 2.5 inch hose valves shall be provided for existing commercial buildings three levels or more in height, when the valuation of a remodel exceeds one hundred thousand (100,000) dollars. The renovation of an existing commercial building which is less than $100,000 dollars in cost; which includes any and all work that requires a Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Fire Protections System Permit, will not require the installation of a standpipe system. This section is not intended to require fire standpipe retrofits for maintenance or improvements of the infrastructure around the structure. Maintenance shall be defined for this section as the normal replacement of existing fixtures. Examples of maintenance work include items such as flooring, plumbing repairs or windows. Improvements required by legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) do not require fire sprinkler protection under this section.
If an existing commercial occupancy has a change in use of occupancy, then standpipes will be required to be installed. Hose valves and connections shall be located in each stair enclosure and on each floor level, including the roof. For single story buildings or parking structures with large floor areas, class I standpipe connections may be required when hose pull lengths exceed 150 feet.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.340 Penalties.
A. Any person, corporation, association or entity that violates the provisions of Sections 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 113 or Chapter 14 of the California Fire Code is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person, corporation, association or entity that violates any other provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor or infraction as determined under Chapter 1.16 SBMC. The penalty for violations shall be determined under Chapter 1.16 SBMC. Each day or portion thereof that a violation of this chapter exists shall constitute a separate violation. Each violation of this chapter, in addition to the offenses under this section, shall constitute a public nuisance.
B. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. (Ord. 428 § 5, 2010; Ord. 382 § 2, 2008)
15.32.350 Explosives and fireworks – Added.
Chapter 33 Explosives and Fireworks Section 3308.1 is hereby revised in the building/fire code portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as follows:
Section 3308.2 Fireworks - shall not be sold, manufactured, disposed or discharged within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Solana Beach, except when all necessary permits have been issued by all the relevant agencies, including a permit for public display, theatrical purposes and/or group entertainment issued by the fire department, to a California State Fire Marshal licensed pyro-technician and the minimum requirements of Title-19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter-6, fireworks are met. The San Diego County Regulatory Ordinance, Title-3, Division-2, Chapter 1, section 32.101 through 32.108 may be used as a guide when enforcing these requirements.
Section 3308.4 Fireworks Penalty - Any person violating any provisions or failing to comply with this Chapter or the requirements of Title-19 California Code of Regulations, chapter 6, and/or San Diego County Regulatory Ordinance, Title-3, Division-2, Chapter 1, section 32.101 through 32.108, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed One Thousand dollars ($1000) or by imprisonment in the County jail for a period of not more than one year or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. 428 § 5, 2010)