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Home My WebLink About2/20/2008 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.H. STATE OF CALIFORNIA—STATE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER,Governor BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION 7 EC_i' 0 2525 Natomas Park Drive,Suite 130 ",''1 Y ')T P A L i I Sacramento,CA 95833 (916)263-0916 FAX(916)263-0959 LQUB i;�i� 7 HY'i O' 1 �.bsc.ca.00v CST`! CL EqK April 14, 2008 James Thompson City of Palm Springs 3200 Tahquitz Canyon P.O. Box 2743 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Mr. Thompson: This is to acknowledge receipt of your submittal pertaining to Ordinance No. 1735 and 1736 on April 14, 2008. As the law states, no local modification or change to the California Building Standards Code (Code) shall become effective or operative for any purpose until the finding and the modification or change have been filed with the California Building Standards Commission (Commission). As a reminder, local modifications are specific to a particular edition of the Code. They must be readopted and filed with the Commission in order to remain in effect when the next triennial edition of the Code is published. In addition, should the City of Palm Springs receive ordinances for ratification, it is required to submit the ratified ordinances to the Department of Housing and Community Development [H&SC Section 13869.7(c)], attention State Housing Law Program Manager, rather than the Commission. This letter attests only to the filing of Ordinance No. 1735 and 1736 by the City of Palm Springs and is not a determination of the merit of the filing. If you have any questions or need any further information, you may contact me at (916) 263-0916. Sincerely, 1 J ne G. 10 Senior AFchltect cc: Chron a�,_F P`M Sp4 �y V N City Council Staff Report Cq<lFOR��o- DATE: FEB RUARY 20, 2008 CONSENT CALENDAR SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES NO. 1735 AND 1736, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Office of the City Clerk SUMMARY: The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1735 and 1736. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1735, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE WITH APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, APPENDICES C, I, AND J, AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, EXISTING BUILDING, AND ENERGY CODES, AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE." 2. Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1736, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE VI TO CHAPTER 8.04 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 11.02 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION." STAFF ANALYSIS: At Its February 13, 2008, meeting Ordinance Nos. 1735 and 1736 were introduced by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Item Na_ 2 . H City Council Staff Report February 20, 2008- Page 2 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES NO. 1735 and 1736 This report provides for the City Council to waive further reading and adopt the ordinances. The ordinances shall be effective 30-days from adoption. mes Thompson David H. Ready, Esq., Pry\ City Clerk City Manager CC�� Attachments: Ordinance No. 1735 Ordinance No. 1736 060002 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1735 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE WITH APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, APPENDICES C, I, AND J, AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, EXISTING BUILDING, AND ENERGY CODES, AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE. City Attorney Summary This Ordinance adopts the 2007 Editions of the California Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, California Energy Code and Existing Building Codes, adopted by the State of California and amends the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code and Electrical Code. This Ordinance readopts the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 8.04.005 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "8.04.005 Citation of Building Code. This chapter, the California Building Code, Volumes 1 & 2, 2007 edition; the California Mechanical Code, 2007 edition; the California Plumbing Code, 2007 edition; the California Electrical Code, 2007 edition; the California Existing Building Code, 2007 edition; the California Energy Code, 2007 edition; the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition; and the California Seismic Safety Commission Model Ordinance, may be collectively referred to and cited as the "Palm Springs Building Code." SECTION 2. Section 8.04.010 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "8.04.010 California Building Code —Adopted. These certain documents, a copy of each of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "California Building Code, Volumes 1 & 2, 2007 edition; and Appendix Chapter 1, Appendices C, I and J, including tables and indices thereto, except as hereinafter modified, are hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Palm Springs by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et seq. of California Government Code." SECTION 3. Section 8.04.015 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 55]4y5 4 OO��i� Ordinance No. 1735 Page 2 "8.04.015 California Building Code —Additions, Amendments and Deletions. The California Building Code adopted herein by reference is hereby amended by the following additions, deletions and amendments: (1) Section 202 Definitions is amended by adding the following definitions: FIVE MINUTE. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TIME: The Five-Minute Fire Department Response Time is defined as the time the fire station or response personnel receive notification of a call for emergency service, allowing one- minute for "firefighter turnout" and four-minutes for travel on paved streets. The Palm Springs Fire Department Five-Minute Response Time Map is identified in Appendix I. MID RISE BUILDING: Every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located 60 feet to 75 feet above the lowest floor level of fire department access at ground level to the top of the structure shall be enhanced with high-rise provisions as set forth in Section 509.1 of the California Fire Code. MODEL ROCKET: shall mean any toy or educational device which weighs not more than 500 grams, including the engine and any payload that is propelled by model rocket engines. MODEL ROCKET ENGINE: shall mean a commercially manufactured, non- reusable rocket propulsion device which is constructed of a nonmetallic casing and solid propellant, wherein all of the ingredients are self-contained so as not to require mixing or handling by the user and which have design and construction characteristics determined by the State Fire Marshal to provide a reasonable degree of safety to the user. (2) Amend subsection 902.1 Definitions. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. A sprinkler system, for fire protection purposes, is an integrated system of underground and overhead piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards. The system includes a suitable water supply, such as a gravity tank, fire pump, reservoir or pressure tank and/or connection by underground piping to a city or water district water main. The portion of the system above ground is a network of specifically sized or hydraulically designed piping installed in a structure or area, generally overhead, and to which automatic sprinklers are connected in a systematic pattern. The system is usually activated by heat from a fire and discharge water over the fire area- (3) Amend subsection 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in this section. With the exception of one and 5524554 00 000 q Ordinance No. 1735 Page 3 two-family dwellings an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every building where the gross fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any building, regardless of gross fire area, which is built beyond a five-minute fire department emergency response time as defined in Section 202. For purposes of this code subsection regarding building size, fire resistive construction shall not be considered for purposes of reducing the gross fire area of that building. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all new detached one and two-family dwellings where more than 1,500 GPM fire flow is required. (1,500 GPM fire flow equals 3,600 square feet in Type V wood frame buildings) Section 903 shall apply to any buildings undergoing construction or alteration which adds square footage to an existing building resulting in the total floor area of the building exceeding 3,000 square feet said building shall require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. Exception: One and two-family dwellings adding gross floor area that results in the total floor area of the building where not more than 1,500 GPM fire flow is required. (1,500 GPM fire flow equals 3,600 square feet in Type V wood frame buildings). An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every Group A Occupancy per 903.2.1 including those that result from a change of use in an existing building or portion thereof- (4) Amend #1 in subsection 903.2.2 Group E. 1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 3,000 square feet in area. (5) Amend Exception to subsection 903.2.2 Group E. Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any fire area or area below the level of exit discharge where every classroom throughout the building has at least one exterior exit door at ground level and the fire area does not exceed 3,000 square feet. (6) Amend subsection 903.2.3 Group F-1 #1 & #3 to read as follows: 1. Where a Group F-1 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet; 3. Where the combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet. (7) Amend subsection 903.2.6 Group M #1 & #3 to read as follows: 1. Where a Group M fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet; 3. Where the combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet. 5524954 000005 Ordinance No. 1735 Page 4 (8) Repeal and replace 903.2.7 Exceptions. Detached one and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (town houses) 3,600 square feet or less that are inside the Palm Springs Fire Department five minute response zone (See Appendix 1). (9) Amend subsection 903.2.8 Group S-1 #1 & #3 to read as follows: 1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet; 3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet. (10) Amend subsection 903.2.8.1 Repair garages #1 & #2 to read as follows: 1. Buildings two or more stories in height, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,000 square feet. 2. One-story buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,000 square feet. (11) Amend subsection 903.2.9 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing Group S-2 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group S-2 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet; 2. A Group S-2 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane; or 3. The combined area of all Group S-2 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.4 of the California Building Code or where located beneath other groups. (12) Delete "Exception" in subsection 903.2.9 Group S-2. (13) Amend subsection 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Where required, automatic sprinkler systems installed in one-and two-family dwellings shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D, including attached garages, attached carports and storage areas. Pilot heads shall be required in attic areas every 1,000 square feet or portion thereof. (14) Amend subsection 903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of 5524S55.4 00 0 0 3 C Ordinance No. 1735 Page 5 connection to the riser on each floor in buildings three or more stories in height unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief. Valve locations will be determined and approved by the fire code official. (15) Add subsection 903.6.2 Increased square footage. Any building under 3,000 square feet of gross floor area which is undergoing construction or alteration which adds square footage resulting in the total floor area of the building exceeding 3,000 square feet, said building shall require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. Exception: One and two-family dwellings adding gross floor area that results in the total floor area of the building where not more than 1,500 GPM fire flow is required. (1,500 GPM fire flow equals 3,600 square feet in Type V wood frame buildings) (16) Add subsection 907,2.10.5.4 to read as follows: Upon sale of any residential dwelling and factory-built housing, the seller shall have installed therein, permanently wired or battery powered approved detectors of products of combustion other than heat only, commonly known as smoke detectors. The smoke detectors are required to be State Fire Marshal approved and listed. The seller must obtain certification from the Palm Springs Fire Department of the installation and proper operation prior to close of sale of property. (17) Amend subsection 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings and buildings with a floor used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and emergency voice/alarm communication systems in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2. (18) Amend subsection 907.2.19 Underground buildings. All underground buildings shall be equipped throughout with a manual fire alarm system, including an emergency voice/alarm communication system installed in accordance with section 907.2.12.2. (19) Add subsection 908.3.1 Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to a constantly attended control station when a short-term hazard condition is detected. The alarm shall be both visible and audible and shall provide warning 552495 4 QQQ �� Ordinance No. 1735 Page 6 both inside and outside the area where gas is detected. The audible alarm shall be distinct from all other alarms. Exception: Signal transmission to a constantly attended control station is not required when not more than one cylinder of highly toxic or toxic gas is stored. (20) The following is added to Section 1207.1; Purpose and Scope, is amended to read as follows: The purpose of this section is to establish uniform minimum noise Insulation performance standards to protect persons within hotels, motels, dormitories, apartment houses, attached dwellings, and those detached single- family dwellings located within the airport 'N' zone overlay from the effects of excessive noise, including, but not limited to, hearing loss or impairment and interference with speech and sleep. (21) The following is added to Section 1505, Fire Classification: all wood, shakes or shingles, as defined in Section 1505, shall be pressure treated fire retardant with a minimum Class B rating. (22) Subsection 1509, Rooftop Structures, is amended by the addition of the following paragraph: All roof top equipment, unless exempted by the Building Official, shall be provided with an approved six (6) inch high platform equipped with a sheet metal cover. Design of the platform shall be as per City detail or approved equal. (23) Appendix Chapter 1, Administration, Subsection 105.2, Work exempt from permit is amended as follows: Under "Building" list, items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 are deleted. (24) The following is added to Appendix J, Grading: For the purpose of administration and enforcement of this Appendix Chapter, Grading, the Building Official shall mean the Director of Public Works or his designated representative. (25) The following is added to Appendix J, Section J104.1: Grading in excess of 2,000 cubic yards shall be performed in accordance with the approved grading plan prepared by a civil engineer, and shall be designated as "engineered grading." Grading involving less than 2,000 cubic yards shall be designated as "regular grading" unless the permittee chooses to have the grading performed as engineered grading, or the Building Official determines that special conditions or unusual hazards exist, in which case, grading shall conform to the requirements for engineered grading. Exception: Grading in excess of 2,000 cubic yards which is primarily of a landscaping and "fine grading" nature, where no flood hazard is present, may be termed "regular grading" at the discretion of the Building Official. (26) The following paragraph is added to Appendix J, Section J104.2, Site Plan S524S5A U U 0©0 F Ordinance No. 1735 Page 7 Requirements: An effective means of dust control, which shall include provisions or adequate watering during the grading provisions for adequate watering during the grading process and provision for continuance of dust control after grading, until such time that the graded surface presents sufficient protective cover against wind or water erosion so that special dust control measures are no longer necessary." SECTION 4. Section 8.04.020 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: °8.04.020 California Mechanical Code --Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "California Mechanical Code, 2007 edition", and all appendices, tables and indices thereto, except as hereinafter modified, is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code for the City of Palm Springs, by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code." SECTION 5. Section 8.04.025 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code titled "California Mechanical Code, Additions and Amendments" is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 6. Section 8.04.030 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "8.04.030 California Plumbing Code —Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "California Plumbing Code, 2007 edition", including Appendix Chapters 1, A, B, D, I and K, including tables and indices thereto, except as hereinafter modified, is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code for the City of Palm Springs by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 60022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code." SECTION 7. Section 8.04.032 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code titled "California Plumbing Code, Additions and Amendments" is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 8. Section 8.04.035 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "8.04.035 Uniform Housing Code —Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition", and all appendices, tables and indices thereto, is hereby adopted as the Uniform Housing Code of the City of Palm Springs by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et seq, o�yf(� t� 552435 4 0 �j 0 0 0 3 9 Ordinance No, 1735 Page 8 the California Government Code." SECTION 9. Section 8.04.040 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "8.04.040 California Existing Building Code Appendix A-1 — Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "California Existing Building Code Appendix A-1, 2007 edition", is hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Palm Springs by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code." SECTION 10. Section 8.04.045 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code titled "Uniform Solar Energy Code—Adopted." is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 11. Section 8.04.050 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code titled "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Mot Tub Code—Adopted." is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 12. Section 8.04.055 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "8.04.055 California Electrical Code —Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition and all appendices, tables and indices thereto except as amended herein, is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Palm Springs by reference, pursuant to all the provisions of Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code; and all of its provisions (except as hereinafter modified) shall regulate the installation, arrangement, alternative, repair, use, and generation of electric wiring, connections, fixture, apparatus, machinery, appliances, and other electric devices on premises within the City." SECTION 13. Section 8.04.060 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: "8.04.060 California Electrical Code —Additions and Amendments. The California Electrical Code adopted herein by reference is hereby amended by the following additions and amendments: 1. Add the following to the end of Subsection 90-8(A): SERVICE LOAD. The main switch and/or distribution panel of a single family dwelling or condominium occupancy shall have an adequate capacity and space to carry the y� S524354 0 6 0 a 11 1l Ordinance No. 1735 Page 9 calculated load, plus an 8 KW future with four (4) spare spaces at the time of final inspection. The 8 KW load is not to be reduced by any demand factor. 2. Add the following to the end of Subsection 310-2(B): ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR LIMITATIONS. No aluminum wiring shall be used. EXCEPTION: Aluminum wiring in sizes 1/0 and larger may be used for main feed to sub-panels only and shall be enclosed in a raceway." SECTION 14. Section 8.04.065 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "8.04.065 California Energy Code --Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "California Energy Code, 2007 edition", is hereby adopted as the California Energy Code of the City of Palm Springs by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code." SECTION 15. Section 8.04.067 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code titled "Uniform Administrative Code—Additions and amendments." is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 16. OPERATIVE DATE. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become operative on March 31, 2008, which is the effective date of the 2007 edition of the California Building Standards Code, published by the State of California. SECTION 17. EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage. SECTION 18. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining section, subsection and clauses shall not be affected thereby. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS, _ DAY OF 2008. STEVE POUGNET, MAYOR ATTEST: JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK 55z4S5 a 0 0 0 0 1 Ordinance No. 1735 Page 10 CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California 552485.4 `D PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1736 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE VI TO CHAPTER 8.04 OF, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 11.02 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION City Attorney's Summary This ordinance adopts and amends the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code, adopted by the State of California and effective on March 31, 2008. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ORDAINS.- SECTION 1. Article VI is added to Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code to read: Article VI Fire Code Sections 8.04.500 California Fire Code Adopted. 8.04.510 Additions, Deletions, and Amendments. 8.04.500 California Fire Code Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, entitled, "California Fire Code, 2007 Edition" including Appendix Chapter 1 and Appendix Chapter 4, Appendices B, C, E, F, G, H, I, and J thereto, except as hereinafter modified, are hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Palm Springs by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. 8.04.510 Additions, Deletions, and Amendments. The California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, adopted herein by reference, is amended by the following additions, deletions, and amendments: 1) Amend Section 202 General Definitions to include.- FIVE MINUTF FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TIME: The Five-Minute Fire Department Response Time is defined as the time the fire station or response personnel receive notification of a call for emergency service, allowing one-minute for "firefighter turnout" and four-minutes for travel on paved streets. The Palm Springs Fire Department Five-Minute Response Time Map is identified in Appendix I. MID RISE BUILDING: Every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located 60 feet to 75 feet above the lowest floor level 9,1611 1 1 060E, of fire department access at ground level to the top of the structure shall be enhanced with high-rise provisions as set forth in Section 509.1 of the California Fire Code. MODEL ROCKET: shall mean any toy or educational device which weighs not more than 500 grams, including the engine and any payload that is propelled by model rocket engines. MODEL ROCKET ENGINE: shall mean a commercially manufactured, non-reusable rocket propulsion device which is constructed of a nonmetallic casing and solid propellant, wherein all of the ingredients are self-contained so as not to require mixing or handling by the user and which have design and construction characteristics determined by the State Fire Marshal to provide a reasonable degree of safety to the user. 2) Amend subsection 308.3 Open-flame devices. A person shall not utilize or allow to be utilized, an open flame or use of a tiki/luau torch in connection with a public meeting or gathering for purposes of deliberation, worship, entertainment, amusement, instruction, education, recreation, awaiting transportation or similar purpose in Group A or E occupancies without first obtaining a permit in accordance with Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.6, 3) Add subsection 308.7 Installation of permanent tiki and/or luau torches using liquid fuel or natural gas- 1. Only LPG or natural gas fueled permanent tiki and/or luau torches will be allowed. 2. Installer shall submit plans to the Planning Department for review and approval. After Planning Department approval, the plans must be reviewed and approved by the Building Department and Fire Prevention Division. After all approvals, installer must obtain an operational permit for use of an open flame device. 3. Maximum length of flame shall not exceed twelve (12) inches. 4. Flame shall be a minimum of eight feet (8') from ground level and entire torch shall be entirely on private property. 5. Minimum size of pipe support shall be one and one half inches (1 1/2") in diameter. EXCEPTION: If mounted on a structure and braced to the satisfaction of the inspection authority, minimum size could be one inch (1"). A radius of five feet (5') between torch burner and combustibles shall be maintained. 6. Where natural gas or LPG is used, an approved shut-off valve shall be located at or near the base of the torch and a labeled secondary shut-off shall be located at a readily accessible remote location. Secondary valves may operate one or more torches. 4) Delete Exceptions #1 &#2 in subsection 311.2.2 Fire Protection 5) Delete subsection 311.5 Placards 6) Delete subsection 311.5.1 Placard Location 7) Delete subsection 311.5.2 Placard Size and Location 8) Delete subsection 311.5.3 Placard Date 9) Delete subsection 311.5.4 Placard Symbols 10) Delete subsection 311.5.5 Information Use 2 562631 1 F o 5 11) Add Section 316 Parade Floats. 12) Add subsection 316.1 Decorative materials. Decorative materials on parade floats shall be non-combustible or flame retardant. 13) Add subsection 316.2 Fire protection. Motorized parade floats and towing apparatus shall be provided with a minimum 2A 10B:C rated portable fire extinguisher readily accessible to the operator. 14) Amend subsection 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 to multifamily residential and one or two family dwelling where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. 15) Add subsection 503.1.4 Access Road Design. The fire code official shall evaluate access road design in terms of total response efficiency. The fire code official is authorized to make modifications to access road network design, access road routes and inter-connectivity with new or existing roads so that response efficiency is maintained. 16) Add subsection 503.1.5 Fences. When fences are installed that cause the distance from an approved fire department access road to exceed the maximum distance allowed in Section 503 herein, a gate shall be provided in the fence to maintain the required fire department access. The gate shall be a minimum four (4) feet in width and be equipped with a key box and/or lock accessible from both sides in accordance with Section 506 herein. 17) Amend subsection 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6 and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. 18) Amend subsection 503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus (73,000 lbs. GVW) and shall be surfaced so as to provide all- weather driving capabilities. 19) Amend subsection 503.2.4 Turning radius. 5625311 The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the fire code official. Fire access road turns and corners shall be designed with a minimum inner radius of 25 feet and an outer radius of 43 feet. Radius must be concentric. 20) Amend subsection 503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. The City of Palm Springs has two approved turn around provisions. One is a cul-de-sac with an outside turning radius of 43 feet from centerline. The other is a hammerhead turnaround meeting the Palm Springs Public Works and Engineering Department standard dated 9-402. 21) Add subsection 503.2.8 Aerial fire access roads. Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with approved fire apparatus access roads capable of accommodating fire department aerial apparatus. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located within the aerial fire apparatus access roadway. 22) Add subsection 503.2.8.1 Width. Fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion of building more than 30 feet in height. 23) Add subsection 503.2.8.2 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes for buildings or facility exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be located within a minimum or 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. 24) Amend subsection 503.6 Security Gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained at all times. Secured automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize approved Knox access switches as required by the fire code official. Secured non-automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of inch) when required by the fire code official. Residential complexes using secured automated vehicle entry gates or entries shall utilize a combination of a Tomar strobe-activated switch and an approved Knox key electric switch when required by the fire code official. Gate arms securing parking lots and parking structures shall be equipped with a fire department approved dual-keyed Knox key electric switch. When activated, the arm or arms shall open to allow fire and law enforcement access. 4 5616;1 1 Approved security gates shall be a minimum of 14 feet in unobstructed drive width on each side with gate in open position. In the event of a power failure, the gates shall be defaulted or automatically transferred to a fail safe mode allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge or any equipment. If a two-gate system is used, the override switch must open both gates. If there is no sensing device that will automatically open the gates for exiting, a fire department approved Knox electrical override switch shall be placed on each side of the gate in an approved location. A final field inspection by the fire code official or an authorized representative is required before electronically controlled gates may become operative. Prior to final inspection, electronic gates shall remain in a locked-open position. 25) Amend subsection 504.1 Required access. Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the California Building Code shall be maintained readily accessible for emergency access by the fire department. An approved access walkway leading from fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings shall be provided when required by the fire code official. Finished grade to be flat and accessible on all sides of the building were ground ladder access is the only means to reach the highest point on the building from the exterior. Distance from building for finish grade shall be flat as required by the Fire Chief. Obstructions will not be placed as to interfere with ground ladder placement. 26) Amend subsection 506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. Secured emergency access gates serving apartment, town home or condominium complex courtyards must provide a key box in addition to association or facility locks. The nominal height of Knox lock box installations shall be 5 feet above grade. Location and installation of Knox key boxes must be approved by the fire code official. 27) Amend subsection 5082.1 Private fire service mains. Private fire service mains and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24, and the applicable provisions of NFPA13. 28) Amend subsection 508.5.1 Where required. 562631 1 5 O O O •1 P1 Minimum basic fire hydrant spacing for multi-family residential (triplexes or greater, apartment houses, hotels, convents or monasteries) and all commercial or industrial properties shall be spaced not more than 300 feet along streets or fire apparatus access roadways, so that all fire apparatus-accessible portions of the building are within 150 feet of a hydrant. 29) Delete "Exception #1 &#2" in subsection 508.5.1. 30) Amend subsection 509.1 Features. Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified as high-rise buildings by the California Building Code and as amended by the Palm Springs Municipal Code for buildings between 60 to 75 feet in height to the top of the structure, a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided. The fire command center shall be located adjacent to the main lobby and shall be accessible from fire department vehicular access or as approved by the Fire Chief. The fire command center shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than a 2-hour fire barrier constructed and in accordance with section 706 of the California Building Code or horizontal assembly constructed in accordance with section 711 of the California Building Code, or both. The room shall provide direct access from the building exterior at the lowest level of fire department access and be a minimum of 96 square feet with a minimum dimension of eight feet. A layout of the fire command center and all features required by this section to be contained therein shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. The fire command center shall comply with NFPA 72 and the applicable provisions of the Electrical Code, and shall contain the following features. 1. The emergency voice/alarm communication units shall comply with section 907.2.12.2 of the California Fire Code. 2. The fire department communication system. 3. Fire-detection and alarm system annunciator system. 4. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and whether they are operational. 5. Survivability. Interconnecting cables between the Fire Command Center and the remote control equipment within evacuation signaling zones, and notification appliance control equipment within notification zones shall be protected from attack by fire. 6. The fire-fighter's control panel required by Section 909.16 for smoke control systems installed in the building. 7. Controls for unlocking stairway doors simultaneously- 8- Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector display panels. 9. Emergency and standby power status indicators. 10. A telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system. 11, Fire pump status indicators. 12. Schematic building plans indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the building core, means of egress, fire protection systems, fire-fighting equipment and dire department access. 13. Work table. 6 562631 1 000919 14. Generator supervision devices, manual start and transfer features. 15. Public address system, where specifically required by other sections of this code. 16. Fire command centers shall not be used for the housing of any boiler, heating unit, generator, combustible storage, or similar hazardous equipment or storage. 31) Add subsection 509.2 Identification. The fire command center shall be identified by a permanent, easily visible sign stating "Fire Department Command Center", located on the door to the fire command center. 32) Add Section 511 Palm Springs Fire Department Radio Communications. 33) Add subsection 511.1 Features and requirements. All new buildings, four stories in height or taller and all subterranean levels of parking structures or existing altered buildings over 20% shall meet the City of Palm Springs Public Safety Radio System Coverage Specifications as stated in Chapter 11.03 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. 34) Amend subsection 901.E Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to ensure that these requirements are met. Non- required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. Prior to the removal of any fire protection system, permission shall be obtained from the fire code official. 35) Amend subsection 902.1 Definitions. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. A sprinkler system, for fire protection purposes, is an integrated system of underground and overhead piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards. The system includes a suitable water supply, such as a gravity tank, fire pump, reservoir or pressure tank and/or connection by underground piping to a city or water district water main. The portion of the system above ground is a network of specifically sized or hydraulically designed piping installed in a structure or area, generally overhead, and to which automatic sprinklers are connected in a systematic pattern. The system is usually activated by heat from a fire and discharge water over the fire area. 36) Amend subsection 9032 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in this section. With the exception of one and two-family dwellings, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every building where the gross fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any building, regardless of gross fire area, which is built beyond a five-minute fire department emergency response time as defined in Section 202. For 5626.11 1 ' 000029 purposes of this code subsection regarding building size, fire resistive construction shall not be considered for purposes of reducing the gross fire area of that building, An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all new detached one and two-family dwellings where more than1,500 GPM fire flow is required. (1,500 GPM fire flow equals 3,600 square feet in Type V wood frame buildings). Section 903 shall apply to any buildings undergoing construction or alteration which adds square footage to an existing building resulting in the total floor area of the building exceeding 3,000 square feet, said building shall require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. Exception: One and two-family dwellings adding gross floor area that results in the total floor area of the building where not more than 1,500 GPM fire flow is required. (1,500 GPM fire flow equals 3,600 square feet in Type V wood frame buildings). An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every Group A Occupancy per 903.2.1 including those that result from a change of use in an existing building or portion thereof. 37) Amend #1 in subsection 903.2.2 Group E. 1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 3,000 square feet in area. 38) Amend Exception to subsection 903.2.2 Group E. Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any fire area or area below the level of exit discharge where every classroom throughout the building has at least one exterior exit door at ground level and the fire area does not exceed 3,000 square feet. 39) Amend subsection 903.2.3 Group F-1 #1 &#3 to read as follows: 1. Where a Group F-1 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet; 3. Where the combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet. 40) Amend subsection 903.2.6 Group M #1 &#3 to read as follows: 1. Where a Group M fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet; 3. Where the combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet. 41) Repeal and replace 903.2.7 Exceptions. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (town houses) 3,600 square feet or less that are inside the Palm Springs Fire Department five minute response zone (See Appendix 1). 42) Amend subsection 903.2.8 Group S-1 #1 & #3 to read as follows: 8 (y 562631.1 �ly� O 1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet; 3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet. 43) Amend subsection 903.2.8.1 Repair garages #1 & 92 to read as follows: 1. Buildings two or more stories in height, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,000 square feet. 2. One-story buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,000 square feet. 44) Amend subsection 903.2.9 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing Group S-2 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group S-2 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet; 2. A Group S-2 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane; or 3. The combined area of all Group S-2 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.4 of the California Building Code or where located beneath other groups. 45) Delete "Exception" in subsection 903.2.9 Group S-2. 46) Amend subsection 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Where required, automatic sprinkler systems installed in one-and two-family dwellings shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D, including attached garages, attached carports and storage areas. Pilot heads shall be required in attic areas every 1,000 square feet or portion thereof. 47) Amend subsection 903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in buildings three or more stories in height unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief. Valve locations will be determined and approved by the fire code official. 48) Add subsection 903.6.2 Increased square footage. Any building under 3,000 square feet of gross floor area which is undergoing construction or alteration which adds square footage resulting in the total floor area of the building exceeding 3,000 square feet, said building shall require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. Exception: One and two-family dwellings adding gross floor area that results in the total floor area of the building where not more than 1,500 GPM fire flow is required. (1,500 GPM fire flow equals 3,600 square feet in Type V wood frame buildings). 56zr,3� i 9 00002i 49) Add subsection 9072.10.5.4 to read as follows: Upon sale of any residential dwelling and factory-built housing, the seller shall have installed therein, permanently wired or battery powered approved detectors of products of combustion other than heat only, commonly known as smoke detectors. The smoke detectors are required to be State Fire Marshal approved and listed. The seller must obtain certification from the Palm Springs Fire Department of the installation and proper operation prior to close of sale of property. 50) Amend subsection 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings and buildings with a floor used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and emergency voice/alarm communication systems in accordance with Section 907.2.122. 51) Amend subsection 907.2.19 Underground buildings. All underground buildings shall be equipped throughout with a manual fire alarm system, including an emergency voice/alarm communication system installed in accordance with section 9072.12.2. 52) Add subsection 908.3.1 Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to a constantly attended control station when a short-term hazard condition is detected. The alarm shall be both visible and audible and shall provide warning both inside and outside the area where gas is detected. The audible alarm shall be distinct from all other alarms. Exception: Signal transmission to a constantly attended control station is not required when not more than one cylinder of highly toxic or toxic gas is stored. 53) Add subsection 908.3.2 Gas shutoff supply. The gas detection system shall automatically close the shutoff valve at the source of the gas when gas is detected in the system piping or tubing which is being monitored, or when the source of power is off for any reason. Exception: Automatic shutdown is not required for reactors utilized for the production of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases where such reactors are: 1. Operated at pressures less than 15 pounds per square inch gauge (prig). 2. Constantly attended. 3. Provided with readily accessible emergency shut-off valves. 54) Add subsection 908.3.3 Valve closure. The automatic closure of shutoff valves shall be in accordance with the following: 10 D ® 1 Z 562631 I 0a I. When the gas-detection sampling point initiating the gas detection system alarm is within a gas cabinet exhausted enclosure, the shutoff valve in the gas cabinet or exhausted enclosure for the specific gas detected shall automatically close. 2. Where the gas-detection sampling point initiating the gas detection system alarm is within a gas room and compressed gas containers are not in gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures, the shutoff valves on all gas Imes for the specific gas detected shall automatically close. 3. Where the gas-detection sampling point initiating the gas detection system alarm is within a piping distribution manifold enclosure, the shutoff valve for the compressed container of specific gas detected supplying the manifold shall automatically close. Exception: When the gas-detection sampling point initiating the gas detection system alarm is at a use location or within a gas valve enclosure of a branch line down-stream of a piping distribution manifold, the shutoff valve in the gas valve enclosure for the branch line located in the piping distribution manifold enclosure shall automatically close. 55) Amend subsection 9122 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hoses connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The fire code official shall approve the locations, number of inlets and size of fire department connections. 56) Amend subsection 9122.1 Visible location. Fire department connections shall be located on the front access side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the fire code official. The location of fire department connections shall be approved and installed as follows: 1. Within 50 feet of an approved roadway or driveway and arranged so that hose lines can be readily attached to the inlets without interference from any nearby objects including buildings, fences, posts, plantings, or other fire department connections and or otherwise approved by the Fire Chief. 2. Within 30 feet of an approved hydrant. 3. So that the inlet height shall not be less than 18 inches or more than 48 inches above grade. 4. Guard posts or other approved means may be required to protect fire department inlet connections from vehicular damage. 5. Fire department connection shall not be allowed in the rear of any building. 6. Fire department connections for NFPA 13R sprinkler systems shall be determined by the fire code official, 57) Delete "Exception" to subsection 914.2.1 Automatic sprinkler system. 58) Delete "Exception ##1" to subsection 914.3.1 Automatic sprinkler system. SG2G31.1 �� 0600 3 59) Amend subsection 2301.3 #7 to read as follows: 7. Location and classification of commodities in accordance with Section 2303 and NFPA 13. 60) Amend subsection 2702 Definitions to include: SECONDARY CONTAINMENT: Secondary containment is that level of containment that is external to and separate from primary containment and is capable of safely and securely containing the material, without discharge, for a period of time reasonably necessary to ensure detection and remedy of the primary containment failure. 61) Add Section 3309 "Safe and Sane' and Dangerous Fireworks. 62) Add subsection 3309.1 Prohibition to read as follows: The manufacture, sale, possession, storage, handling or use of "safe and sane" fireworks as currently defined in the California Health and Safety Code section 12529 or "dangerous fireworks" as currently defined in the California Health and Safety Code section 12505 or thereafter amended by state statute is prohibited in the City of Palm Springs. The provisions of this section do not apply to fireworks displays conducted in accordance with the provisions of any permit issued by the Palm Springs Fire Department. 63) Add subsection 3309.2 Seizure of fireworks. Any authorized City of Palm Springs fire code official, peace officer or other city official authorized to enforce the Palm Springs Municipal Code may seize, take, remove, or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all prohibited fireworks and explosives. This will include all persons, firms or corporations, who manufacture, sell, possess, store, handle or use any prohibited fireworks or explosives as currently described in the California Fire Code sections 3309 and 3310. 64) Add Section 3310 Explosives. 65) Add subsection 3310.1 Prohibition. The manufacture, sale, possession, storage, handling or use of non permitted "explosives" as currently defined in Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 1559 or thereafter amended by state law is prohibited in the City of Palm Springs. 66) Add Section 3311 Model Rockets. 67) Add subsection 3311.1 General to read as follows: The storage, handling, and use of model rockets shall be in accordance with Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 980 et seq. and approved by the fire code official. 68) Add #4 to subsection 34042.112 Location. 56'631.1 12 009024 4. The installation of underground combustible/flammable liquid tanks is hereby prohibited in all residential districts. The fire chief may authorize installation of underground combustible/flammable liquid tanks in agricultural, commercial and manufacturing districts. 69) Add subsection 3803.2.1.8 New Installation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. All new installation of liquefied petroleum gas with an aggregate capacity of 2,000 gallons or more shall be protected by an approved automatic fixed water spray system. The system shall protect the entire surface area of the tank and the cargo tanker transfer area. The system shall be calculated to provide a minimum density of .25 gallons per minute per square foot with a one-hour duration water supply. 70) Amend Section 4501 Reference Standards. This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard. The Palm Springs Fire Department Development Guidelines will be used to list the effective edition, date and title of standard identification. The application of the referenced standards shall be as specified in Sections 101.5 and 101.7. 71) Amend Appendix Chapter 1 Administration, Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Palm Springs Fire Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code". 72) Amend subsection 101.4 Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance, it being expressly declared that this ordinance and each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase thereof would have been adopted, irrespective of the fact that one or more other section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared invalid or unconstitutional. 73) Amend subsection 103.4 Liability. Any liability against the Palm Springs Fire Department or any officer or employee shall be as provided for in California Government Code and case law. Fire suppression, investigation and rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1. 74) Delete Section 108 of Appendix Chapter 1 Administration. 75) Amend subsection 109.3 Violation penalties. The provisions of Title 1 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code shall be applicable to and govern the enforcement of this Title. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. The imposition of one (1) penalty 13 for one (1) violation shall not excuse the violation, or permit it to continue. All such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal or correction of prohibited conditions. 76) Amend subsection 111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be in violation of this code. 77) DELETE subsection B104.2 in Appendix B. 78) DELETE footnote (a)from Table B105.1 79) Add Appendix I Palm Springs Fire Department Five Minute Response Time Map. 80) Add the following language to Appendix I. The Five-Minute Fire Department Response Time is the time the fire station or response personnel receive notification of a call for emergency service, allowing one-minute for "firefighter turnout" and four-minutes for travel on paved streets. The map, the Palm Springs Fire Department five-minute response time for emergency service, is on file with the City Clerk. 81) Add Appendix J Palm Springs Fire Department Development Guidelines. 82) Add the following language to Appendix J. A copy of the Palm Springs Fire Department Development Guidelines is on file with the City Clerk. SECTION 2. Chapter 11.02 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is repealed. In repealing Chapter 11.02, as provided in this Section, and adopting Title VI of Chapter 8.04, as provided in Section 1 above, the City Council has reorganized the Palm Springs Municipal Code and relocated the provisions of the City's Fire Code from one Title to another for the convenience of the public in the efficient use of the Code. No other inference should be assumed or construed as a result of the repeal of Chapter 11.02. The adoption of Section 1 of this Ordinance and the repeal of Chapter 11.02 as provided in this Section does not affect prosecutions for ordinance violations committed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, does not waive any fee or penalty due and unpaid on the effective date of this Ordinance, and does not affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit posted, filed, or deposited pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 11.02. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section of subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the clauses or phrases being declared invalid. 14 562631.1 0 Cb 0 M SECTION 4. OPERATIVE DATE. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become operative on March 31, 2008, SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty (30) days after passage. SECTION 6. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the passage of this Ordinance, and to cause the same or a summary thereof of to be duly prepared according to law, to be published in accordance with law. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS, DAY OF 2008. STEVE POUGNET, MAYOR ATTEST: JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK CERTIFICATION STATE. OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California r 15 561631.1 000027 II • !� r . .■ -. „ T T -- I� • � A 1 1 I err „�rl ir16w•�J1A.:. vow Ind ,�r�.-w� ^.Y� will l�� ✓l aa1R_�- Uh`wMl�.�ai.i':,Yi Y I hr< wA*Y� nw 11 iT1Tl G[IIIII ," o r A�Uf - , •'r°•rr ; '��I ��h��,•:M., ._f IY FI Y(.i� � lritYi9�rMi1WYY11.p1 II�rW�"^`",�,,,644 „�.. w�l,�,uu_,,��.-Y� �,",��al��."'� •;,..�M.�� dllii�lllll� Y�e��■' .wx:Y..d ,�r],�Y{'� nluaiu.row-,,,..._�......r • ��F�]u+J.y' Ir1.1- 101 •�J�011r[/�=f�.?I I r I11 11_�VI�IM.1-.�_..I.: r91 �I IIIIIIum gg w •rlI�YII� Y 1 wwr„ Y .. Am •�*r o I I I III 1 III III I I I I IIII 2007 California Fire Code Appendix J PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT 300 NORTH EL CIELO ROAD PALM SPRINGS, CA, 92262 FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU CONTACTS DIVISION CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL SCOTT VENTURA 760-323-8187 scottventurA@01m�' PLANS EXAMINER 11 BOB ROSE 760-323-8184 Robert.roseftr)almsomncis-ca.ciov FIRE PREVENTION SECRETARY JANET VINES-MOTT 760-323-8186 Janet.vines-mott(5.oalmsorings-ca.go TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE 3 WATER AGENCY/ DISTRICT CONTACTS. 4 PLANS AND PERMITS 5 PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS 6 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - NFPA 13 9 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - NFPA 13R . 13 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - NFPA 13D . 16 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS . 18 EMERGENCY ACCESS & GATES 20 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS 21 2 SCOPE This guideline has been developed to assist development applicants, architects and contractors in determining the minimum requirements for fire protection systems, emergency access/gates, and fire apparatus access roads. It will provide the minimum design, installation, testing, and inspection procedures in the City of Palm Springs based on the following: • Palm Springs Municipal Code, Chapter 8.04 of Title 8 and Chapter 11.02 of Title 11. • California Fire Code 2007 Edition -- CCR Title 24, Part 9, adopted in its entirety including Appendix Chapter 1 and Appendix Chapter 4, Appendix B, C, D. E, F, G and H, I and J. • California Code of Regulations (CCR) -Title 19. • California Building Code 2007 Edition - CCR Title 24, Part 2. • FM — Factory Mutual Global • National Fire Protection Association Standards - adopted and/or most recent Editions including but not limited to: NFPA 12: Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems NFPA 12A: Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 13D: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes NFPA 13R: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height NFPA 14: Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems NFPA 20: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection NFPA 22: Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection NFPA 24: Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm CodeO NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives NFPA 9213: Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Spaces NFPA 409: Standard on Aircraft Hangars NFPA2001: Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems • UL— Underwriters Laboratories Inc. The Authority Having Jurisdiction in determining compliance with the above codes and standards shall be the Palm Springs Fire Department. The fire code official may waive or modify these requirements based on unforeseen circumstances or other mitigating factors. 3 00003 - WATER AGENCY/DISTRICT CONTACTS SERVICING PALM SPRINGS Service Area Service Area Palm Springs south of Interstate 10 Palm Springs north of Interstate 10 Desert Water Agency Mission Springs Water District 1200 S. Gene Autry Trail 66575 2"' Street Palm Springs, CA 92264 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 760-323-4971 760-329-6448 www.DWA.orn www.MSWD.ora 1.0 WATER AGENCY/DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS 1.1 Contractors or developers will contact the Water Agency/District and request the following information to facilitate designing private fire service mains and fire sprinkler systems: • Water service size, material type and schedule. • Length of service, fittings and valves installed. • Water meter manufacturer, model and size (if fire service is metered) • Back-flow manufacturer, model, size and arrangement. 12 The Water Agency/District will assist the Fire Prevention Bureau in providing flow information for water mains or fire hydrants: • Static pressures. • Dynamic/residual pressures. • Gallons per minute. Water main size and configuration. • Fire Hydrant Identification Numbers used in testing and street address or location description. Indicate Fire Hydrant Identification Number where pressure readings were taken. • The Fire Prevention Bureau attempts to conduct water flow capability tests and static pressure readings once each week with a Water Agency/District representative. Contractors are required to call 760-323-8186 to request water hydrant flow tests and static pressure readings. 4 00003? 2.0 PLANS AND PERMITS 2.1 When there are significant changes in occupancy, water supply, storage heights, type and quantity of storage, storage configurations, Tenant Improvements or any other changes which may affect the fire sprinkler system design, the owner, tenant or contractor shall submit plans and secure permits. 2.2 Complete plans for private fire service mains or fire sprinkler systems should be submitted for approval well in advance of installation. Plan reviews can take up to 20 working days. Submit a minimum of four (4) sets of drawings for review. Upon approval, the Fire Prevention Bureau will retain two sets- 2-3 Plans shall be submitted to: City of Palm Springs Building and Safety Department 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Counter Hours: M —F, 8:00 AM — 3:00 PM A deposit for Plan Check and Inspection Fees is required at the time of Plan Submittal. These fees are established by Resolution of the Palm Springs City Council. 2.4 Complete listings and manufacturer's technical data sheets for all system materials shall be included with plan submittals- All system materials shall be UL listed or FM approved for fire protection service and approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to installation- 2.5 Plans shall indicate all necessary engineering features, including all hydraulic reference nodes, pipe lengths and pipe diameters as required by the appropriate codes and standards. Plans and supportive data (calculations and manufacturer's technical data sheets) shall be submitted with each plan submittal. Complete and accurate legends for all symbols and abbreviations shall be provided on the plans. The contractor shall submit a copy of their California Contractors License, Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate and Palm Springs Business License with each submittal. Contractors License and Workers Compensation Insurance shall be verified with the Contractor's License Board- The following contractors shall install the appropriate system components: (A) General Engineering Contractor (C-16) Fire Protection Contractor. (C-34) Pipeline Contractor. (C-36) Plumbing Contractor. 000033 5 2.6 "As Built Drawings and Calculations" will be required when there is a significant deviation from approved drawings and calculations. 2.7 The Fire Prevention Bureau will determine the fire flow requirements, number of fire hydrants, and hydrant spacing. 3.0 PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAIN 3.1 NFPA 24 (2007) shall establish the minimum requirements for the installation of private fire service mains and their appurtenances supplying automatic sprinkler systems, open sprinkler systems, water spray fixed systems, foam systems, private hydrants, monitor nozzles or standpipe systems with reference to water supplies, private hydrants and hose houses. 32 Private fire service mains shall be not less than eight (8) inches in diameter when serving private fire hydrants and fire sprinkler systems. 3.3 Piping with a minimum rating of class 150 installed to NFPA 24 (2007 Edition) standards is required for all private fire service mains. When fire pumps are installed a minimum class 200 fire service main may be required. 3.4 All thrust blocks on private fire service mains, private fire hydrant lines and fire sprinkler laterals shall be calculated as required by NFPA 24 (2007 Edition), or use Water Agency/District Drawings_ Calculations shall be submitted and the resulting dimensions of thrust blocks shall be shown on the plans. Restrained Joint Systems are allowed in lieu of thrust blocks. Minimum design working pressure shall be 150 PSI. Special design considerations may be required with high static pressures or lines in which fire pumps are installed. 3.5 Private fire service mains when supplying three (3) or more fire hydrants shall be designed with a looped water supply. 3.6 In order to isolate the fire sprinkler underground lateral from any private fire hydrant system, a non-indicating listed underground gate valve with an approved roadway box shall be required. 3.7 Non-indicating listed underground gate valves with approved roadway boxes shall be required to sectionalize no more than two commercial buildings, three residential buildings or two private fire hydrants in private fire service mains. Any deviation will require the Fire Prevention Bureau approval. 3.8 On site fire hydrants and Fire Department Connections located less than three (3) feet behind the face of a curb or when no curb is provided shall be protected by guard posts set in concrete to the following specifications: • Constructed of steel not less than 4 inches in diameter and concrete filled. • Spaced not more than 4 feet between posts on center. • Set not less than 3 feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than a 15-inch diameter. • Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet above ground. 000034 6 -- — - • Located not less than 3 feet from the fire hydrants, post indicator valves and Fire Department connections. • All guard posts shall be painted yellow. (Rust-Oleum safety yellow #2149 or equivalent). 3.9 The installing contractor shall provide a completed "Contractors Material & Test Certificate for Underground Piping" as required by NFPA 24 (2007 edition). Double Check Detector Assemblies (Private) 3.10 All Double Check Detector Assemblies shall be UL listed/FM approved for fire protection service in compliance with NFPA 24(2007). 3.11 All Double Check Detector Assemblies shall be installed with two tamper switches and electrically monitored at a UL listed central station service, when there are: • 20 or more fire sprinkler heads. Fire alarms or security systems installed. 3.12 All Double Check Detector Assemblies shall be provided with a chain and breakaway security lock. A key shall be kept in the spare sprinkler head box and KNOX key box. 3.13 Reduced pressure zone assemblies or reduced pressure detector assemblies shall not be installed in private fire service mains and fire sprinkler systems. Fire Department Connections 3.14 Fire Department Connections shall be installed at apparatus access roads in locations approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau. Check with the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to plan submittal. The Fire Department Connection shall extend between 30" and 36" above finished grade. 3.15 Fire Department Connections shall be visible, accessible, and installed in approved locations downstream of all Double Check Detector Assemblies. Fire Department connections shall be located within 30 feet of a fire hydrant. Exceptions may be made by the fire code official. 3.16 Fire Department Connections shall be equipped with KNOX locking protective caps. Contact the Fire Prevention Bureau Secretary at 760-323-8186 for a KNOX Application Form. 3.17 When the total sprinkler system demand, including hose allowance, is less than 1,000 G.P.M., the Fire Department Connection riser shall be 4" in nominal diameter and shall have a standard 2-way threaded 2 Yz' connection. 3.18 When the total sprinkler system demand, including hose allowance, is 1,000 GPM to 1,199 G.P_M., the Fire Department Connection riser shall be 6" in nominal diameter and shall have a standard 3-way threaded 2 '/2" connection. 3.19 When the total sprinkler system demand, including hose allowance, is greater than 1,200 G.P.M., the Fire Department Connection riser shall be 6" in nominal diameter and shall have a standard 4-way threaded 2 %" connection- 7 000035 3.20 In a building complex, where two or more buildings are served, or identification of which building is served by separate Fire Department Connections; the Fire Prevention Bureau will require signs of substantial construction to be posted at each Fire Department Connection identifying the respective buildings served. The minimum letter size shall be 1" on a contrasting background. 3.21 Fire Department Connections shall be painted red (Rust-Oleum Safety Red # 2163 or equivalent). 3.22 Fire Department Connection piping shall be ductile iron from the private fire service main to the Fire Department Connection check valve above ground. The pipe from the Fire Department Connection check valve to the Fire Department Connection shall be galvanized steel pipe. The NFPA 13R Fire Department Connection piping shall be copper from the private fire service main. Fire Hydrants (Private) 3.23 Commercial fire hydrants with 4" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" outlets are required when fire flow demand is 1,500 GPM or greater. Residential fire hydrants with 4" x 2 %" outlets are required when the fire flow demand is less than 1500 GPM. Existing residential fire hydrants that are located within 250' of a residential property line do not need to be upgraded to commercial fire hydrants if that hydrant/s can provide the required fire flow. 3.24 Private fire hydrants shall be painted red (Rust-Oleum Safety Red #2163 or equivalent). 3,25 Blue reflective markers shall be installed to identify location of fire hydrants. These markers shall be visible from both directions of vehicle travel. 3.26 Hydraulic calculations shall be provided for all private fire hydrant systems. Calculations shall be calculated back to the point of the flow test. The fire hydrant system shall meet the fire flow requirements as required by the California Fire Code (2007 Edition). 3.27 When the private fire service main serves both fire sprinkler system(s) and private fire hydrant(s), the hydraulic calculation shall include the fire hydrant flow rate with associated private fire hydrant(s) and fire sprinkler flow rate for a minimum design of 20 PSI residual pressure for the fire hydrant(s). Water Plans and Water Main Installation (Private) 328 Provide the following notes on private the fire service water main plans: FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES: 1. The installation of the private fire service mains shall comply with: • NFPA 24 (2007 Edition) • California Building Code (2007 Edition). • California Fire Code (2007 Edition). • Palm Springs Fire Prevention Development Guidelines 00003 & s _ 2. No combustibles shall be delivered to building job site prior to the water mains and fire hydrants being operational. 3. The following inspections are required: • Thrust block pre-pour, trench, and backfill inspection. • Underground hydrostatic test- 200 PSI for two hours. • Underground flush. • Underground final. A completed and signed "Contractors Material & Test Certificate for Underground Piping"form per NFPA 24 (2007 Edition) • All inspections will be conducted on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Sprinkler contractors must request inspections through the project Superintendents. TO SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS CALL the Fire Prevention Bureau at 760-323- 8186 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED INSPECTION DATE AND TIME. 4. All Double Check Detector Assemblies shall be installed with two tamper switches and electrically monitored at a UL listed central receiving station service, when there are: • 20 or more fire sprinkler heads. • Fire alarms or security systems installed. 5. Ductile iron underground piping shall be installed beginning five feet from a building and continue into the building. 6. No joints shall be installed under the building. 7. The civil engineer who designed the water system hereby certifies that this water system is in accordance with the requirements as prescribed by the Fire Prevention Bureau, the California Fire Code (2007 Edition) and NFPA 24 (2007 Edition). 8. Breakaway spools or breakaway bolts are required. 4.0 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - NFPA 13 Controls 4.1 All control valves shall be UL Listed indicating valves. 4.2 All control valves with tamper switches for private fire service mains/fire sprinkler systems and all water flow switches on fire sprinkler systems shall be electrically monitored at a UL listed central station service when there are: • 20 or more fire sprinkler heads. • Fire alarm or security systems installed. 4.3 An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (Wheelock horn/strobe # MT4-115-WH-VFR with WBB back box or equal) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. A second horn/strobe shall be installed in the interior of the building in a normally occupied location. An approved sign shall be provided at or near the g 000037 outdoor audible device stating the following: "SPRINKLER FIRE. ALARM-WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL 9-1-1". 4.4 A dedicated electrical circuit with a circuit breaker lock shall be required for the water flow horn/strobes. Fire Sprinkler Risers (NFPA 13) 4.5 When more than one fire sprinkler riser is served by a single private fire service main lateral, a separate system riser with a UL Listed indicating control valve, alarm check valve and water flow indicator is required for each fire sprinkler riser. 4.6 In multi-story buildings, each floor shall have a sectional riser with a UL Listed indicating control valve, alarm check valve and water flow indicator- 4-7 In order to provide access to the riser for future maintenance and repair, all fire sprinkler system riser locations shall provide with a minimum 18" clearance to each side and to the front of the riser. If a riser is to be concealed by means of a wall or closet, access to the riser shall be provided by means of a door with dimensions of 2'-6" x 6-8". Piping and Hangers (NFPA 13) 4.8 Threaded steel pipe shall have a minimum wall thickness of "Dyna-Thread" or Schedule 30 for branch lines less than 25" and Sschedule 40 for all other piping- 4-9 Rolled groove steel pipe shall have a minimum wall thickness of Schedule 10. 4.10 The discharge area for the main drain and inspector's test valve shall be protected with a concrete splash pad to prevent damage to landscaping during periodic testing or other appropriate means. 4.11 Trapeze hangers shall be installed according to NFPA 13 (2007 Edition). The acceptable trapeze methods as outlined in NFPA 13 (2007) shall be Schedule 10, Schedule 40 or angles. All other methods will not be accepted unless a structural engineer or the architect of record provides to the Fire Prevention Bureau calculations and diagrams wet stamped and signed for each application. 4.12 Where a beam or joist thickness will not accommodate a fastener of a required length, a through bolt with the required diameter of the bolt and washer will be acceptable. All- thread rod is not acceptable for the required boll. 4,13 Lag bolts and screws are not acceptable for seismic bracing. 4.14 Seismic sway bracing shall use Schedule 40 pipe as a minimum. Design (NFPA 13) 4.15 For commercial and industrial "Shell Buildings", with the potential for high-pile storage and/or wherein no specific end use is identified at the time of plan check, the sprinkler system shall provide a minimum density of .45 GPM/square foot for a 2,000 square foot design area. 286 deg. F sprinkler heads shall be used in these buildings. Roof coverage 10 over mezzanine areas shall also be built to this standard. Any deviation from this requirement will require the Fire Prevention Bureau approval, 4.16 It is incumbent upon the sprinkler system designer to advise the building owner that the above density and design area are minimums for shell buildings; and that increases in sprinkler protection may be required based on future occupancy hazard classification, storage commodity classification, and storage configuration according to NFPA 13 (2007 Edition) and the California Fire Code (2007 Edition). 4.17 When a shell building is built without a hard lid or T-bar ceiling, the upright fire sprinklers shall be designed to the unfinished ceiling height and the density and design area for the required floor area. 4,18 Fire sprinkler design shall be limited to 90 percent of the available water supply. 4.19 Non-combustible construction shall be as defined by the California Building Code (2007 Edition). Wood frame construction shall be considered combustible construction regardless of materials used for surface covering. 4.20 Sprinklers with a temperature rating of not less than an intermediate temperature rating are required in all main electrical panel and meter rooms. No combustible materials shall be stored in these rooms. 4,21 Light fixtures, soffits and other potential obstructions shall not interfere with the spray patterns of fire sprinklers. The sprinkler contractor shall insure that the type and location of potential obstructions is considered in the design and installation of the system. The sprinkler contractor is responsible for coordinating and resolving conflicts in coverage patterns. 4.22 Fire sprinklers shall not be installed directly below automatic smoke and heat vents. 4.23 A dedicated electrical circuit with a circuit breaker lock shall be provided for the water flow horn/strobes. 4.24 Inspector Test valve access panels and doors to fire sprinkler riser rooms shall have a signs with an appropriate description. 4.25 All electrical rooms, upright sprinklers at the roof or in the attic space, non-conditioned rooms or exterior sprinkler heads shall be 200—212 degree Fahrenheit heads. Plans (NFPA 13) 4.26 Complete detailed work sheets and computer hydraulic calculations as required by NFPA 13 (2007 Edition) shall be included with all submittals for hydraulically designed sprinkler systems. Calculations shall extend to the point at which the water supply data was determined. 4.27 Water supply curves and system demand curves, including underground friction loss, hose allowance, and applicable in-rack sprinkler demand, shall be plotted on semi- logarithmic graph paper or computer generated graphs. Sprinkler system design, including hose demand, shall be limited to 90 percent of the available water supply. tt 00003� Water supply data may be obtained from the Fire Prevention Bureau by calling 760-323- 8186. 4.28 If installed piping is six (6) inches or larger, structural load calculations will be required for the structural elements/systems supporting the load. 4.29 Provide separate drawings for the piping plan and reflective ceiling plan. 4.30 Provide a fire sprinkler legend including sprinkler symbol, Manufacturer, Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN), model, style, K-factor, degree, finish, escutcheon and quantity. 4.31 Provide the occupancy type of each room, ceiling heights and ceiling slopes with direction, slope pitch and ceiling height at the beginning of the slope as applicable. 4.32 Provide soffit and ceiling pocket details including widths, depths and heights. 4.33 Provide Seismic Bracing Calculations on the drawings per NFPA 13 (2007 Edition) using Cp of 0,74 and I/r Ratio of 200. Separate Seismic Bracing Calculations shall be provided for lateral and longitudinal braces. Show details of the seismic bracing and branch line restraints on the drawings. 4.34 Hydraulic Plate information shall be included on the drawings. 4.35 Provide calculations of the Number of Sprinklers to Calculate and the Number of Sprinklers on a Branch Line and list Assumed Remote Area Sq. Ft_ 4,36 Mark on the drawings the Most Hydraulically Demanding Remote Area. 4.37 In order to provide access to the riser for future maintenance and repair, all fire sprinkler system riser locations shall provide with a minimum 18" clearance to each side and to the front of the riser. If a riser is to be concealed by means of a wall or closet, access to the riser shall be provided by means of a door with dimensions of 2'-6" x 6"-8". 4.38 The location of the Fire Department Connection shall be within thirty (30)feet of a public commercial fire hydrant with 4"x2Y2"x2'/2" outlets. 4.39 All Fire Department Connections shall have KNOX locking protective caps. Contact the fire prevention secretary at 760-323-8186 for a KNOX application form. 4.40 Pipe Schedule Design shall not be used in existing systems, extension of existing systems and new systems. 4.41 Provide the following notes on fire sprinkler plans: FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES (NFPA 13) 1. The installation of the sprinkler systems or modifications to existing sprinkler systems shall comply with: • NFPA 13 (2007 Edition). • California Fire Code (2007 Edition). • California Building Code (2007 Edition). • The City of Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 11.02 of Title 11, • Palm Springs Fire Department Development Guidelines 2. The Fire Prevention Bureau will require the following inspections and tests as a minimum: • Fire sprinkler piping weld inspection. • Overhead installation and hydrostatic test— 200 PSI for two hours. • Fire sprinkler system final inspection. A completed and signed "Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping" form per NFPA 13 (2007 Edition) is required. • All inspections will be conducted on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Sprinkler contractors must request inspections through the project Superintendents. TO SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS CALL the Fire Prevention Bureau at 760-323- 8186 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED INSPECTION DATE AND TIME. 3. A dedicated electrical circuit with a circuit breaker lock shall be required for the water flow horn/strobes. 4. All control valves with tamper switches for private fire service mains/fire sprinkler systems and all water flow switches on fire sprinkler systems shall be electrically monitored at a UL listed central station service when there are: • 20 or more fire sprinkler heads. • Fire alarm or security systems installed. 5. The fire sprinkler branch lines shall be restrained against excessive vertical and lateral movement by use of a wrap-around U-hook or by other approved means per NFPA 13 (2007), 5.0 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (NFPA 13R) Design (NFPA 13R) 5.1 The sprinkler contractor shall calculate the friction loss for all pipe, meters, valves, fittings and other appurtenances when designing the hydraulic calculations for the NFPA 13R (2007)fire sprinkler system. 5.2 Fire sprinkler design shall be limited to 90% of the available water supply. 5.3 Fire sprinkler systems shall require a single 2 1/2" Fire Department Connection when the building exceeds 2,000 Sq. Ft. or more than one story. 5.4 An inspector's test valve must be provided from a remote portion of the system. Orifice size to be the same as the smallest sprinkler in the system. This valve shall be a full port ball valve with signed access panel and a copper stub outside the wall. 13 0000� a. 5.5 Access panels for fire sprinkler risers and Inspector Test valves and doors for fire sprinkler riser rooms shall have a signs with an appropriate description. 5.6 Fire sprinkler protection is required in entrance foyers. 5.7 Fire sprinkler protection is required in any sized bathroom when a walk-in closet must exit through a bathroom. 5.8 Garages, attics and outside mechanical and/or electrical rooms shall use commercial Quick Response fire sprinkler heads with a 200— 212 deg. F temperature rating. Garage fire sprinkler spacing shall be 130 Sq. Ft. Garage fire sprinklers shall be designed for a flow rate of 13 GPM with a 4.2 K factor head and 14.8 GPM for a 5.6K factor head. 5.9 Pilot heads shall be installed in attic areas based on one head per 1,000 square feet, or fraction thereof and the highest priority is over the Forced Air Units, 5.10 Fire sprinkler protection is required for carports, garages; casitas and similar structures, regardless of construction, unless physically separated by a minimum of 15 feet from dwellings or other structures. 5.11 Minimum piping size shall be one (1) inch. 5.12 Light fixtures, soffits and other potential obstructions shall not interfere with the spray patterns of sprinkler heads. The sprinkler contractor shall insure that the type and location of potential obstructions is considered in the design and installation of the system. The sprinkler contractor is responsible for coordinating and resolving conflicts in coverage patterns. 5.13 A dedicated electrical circuit with a circuit breaker lock shall be provided for the water flow horn/strobes. 5.14 An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (Wheelock # MT4-115-WH-VFR with WBB back box or equal) shall be visible from the street. The horn/strobe shall be listed for outdoor installation_ An approved sign shall be provided at or near the horn/strobe stating: "SPRINKLER FIRE ALARM-WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL 9-1-1". 5,15 Additional exterior horn/strobes shall be required when there are more than four dwelling units per building. 5.16 Contractor shall provide a spare head box with sprinkler wrench and three spare sprinkler heads of each type, unless there is less than three heads of that type. Plans (NFPA 13R) 5.17 Piping shall be detailed on drawing from public water main to riser including pipe sizes, pipe types, pipe lengths, all fittings, all valves, water meter manufacturer and model, back flow device manufacturer, model and size and elevations of house finished floor relative to fire hydrant outlet where pressures were taken. 5.18 Provide a riser detail on the drawing, including a flow control valve with a tamper switch. 14 5.19 Provide an Inspector Test detail on drawing. 5.20 Provide a table on the drawings for piping support spacing and one and two point sprinkler head vertical restraint spacing. 5.21 Provide a fire sprinkler legend including sprinkler symbol, Manufacturer, Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN), model, style, K-factor, degree, finish, escutcheon and quantity. 5.22 Provide occupancy type of each room, ceiling heights and ceiling slopes with direction, slope pitch and ceiling height at the beginning of the slope as applicable. 5.23 Provide soffit and ceiling pocket details including widths, depths and heights. 5.24 Provide beam details including widths, heights and spacing. 5.25 Design a looped fire sprinkler piping system where possible. 526 Provide location of r4equired horn/strobes. 5.27 Provide the following notes on fire sprinkler plans: FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES (NFPA 13R) 1. The installation of the sprinkler system or modifications to existing sprinkler systems shall comply with.- NFPA 13R (2007 Edition). • California Building Code (2007 Edition). • California Fire Code (2007 Edition). • The City of Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 11.02 of Title 11. • Palm Springs Fire Department Development Guidelines 2. The Fire Prevention Bureau will require the following inspections and tests as a minimum: • Overhead installation and hydrostatic test— 200 PSI for two hours. • Fire sprinkler system final inspection. A completed and signed "Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping" form per NFPA 13R (2007 Edition) is required. TO SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS, call the building department on the morning of the inspection between 7.00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. (760) 323- 8242 Extension "0 3. A dedicated electrical circuit with a circuit breaker lock shall be provided for the water flow horn/strobes. 4. Water flow switches and control valves on fire sprinkler systems shall be electrically monitored when there are 20 fire sprinkler heads or more. 15 00003 6.0 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (NFPA 13D) Design (NFPA 13D) 6.1 A full port ball valve shall be installed at one- and two-family Dwelling units as a shut-off valve for both domestic and fire sprinkler water supply. A shut-off valve shall be installed for the domestic water supply after the fire sprinkler system take-off. 62 Fire sprinkler system design shall be limited to 90 percent of the available water supply. 6.3 Fire sprinkler systems shall be combined domestic and fire sprinkler service. Hydraulic calculations shall include 5 GPM domestic water demand at the domestic water take-off. 6.4 The water flow switch on the fire sprinkler system shall be electrically monitored at a UL listed central station service when the dwelling has an approved household fire alarm or security system. 6.5 An inspector's test valve must be provided from a remote portion of the system. Orifice size to be the same as the smallest sprinkler in the system. This valve shall be a full port ball valve with signed access panel and a copper stub outside the wall. 6.6 Access panels for fire sprinkler risers and Inspector Test valves shall have a signs with an appropriate description. 6.7 Fire sprinkler protection is required in entrance foyers. 6.8 Fire sprinkler protection is required in any sized bathroom when a walk-in closet must exit through a bathroom. 6.9 Garages, attics and outside mechanical rooms shall use commercial Quick Response fire sprinkler heads with a 200 —212 deg. F temperature rating. 6.10 Pilot heads shall be installed in attic areas based on one head per 1,000 square feet, or fraction thereof and the highest priority is over the Forced Air Units. 6.11 Fire sprinkler protection is required for carports, garages, casitas and similar structures, regardless of construction, unless physically separated by a minimum of 15 feet from dwellings or other structures. 6.12 Minimum piping size shall be one (1) inch. 6.13 Light fixtures, soffits and other potential obstructions shall not interfere with the spray patterns of sprinkler heads. The sprinkler contractor shall insure that the type and location of potential obstructions is considered in the design and installation of the system. The sprinkler contractor is responsible for coordinating and resolving conflicts in coverage patterns. 6.14 A dedicated electrical circuit with a circuit breaker lock shall be provided for the water flow horn/strobes. 000044 16 6.15 An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (Wheelock # MT4-115-WH-VFR with WBB back box or equal) shall be visible from the street. The horn/strobe shall be listed for outdoor installation. An approved sign shall be provided at or near the horn/strobe stating: "SPRINKLER FIRE ALARM-WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL 9-1-1". 6.16 An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (FIREX # 0498 accessory module connected to multi-station FIREX smoke detectors or equal) to alert the occupants shall be provided. 6.17 Contractor shall provide a spare head box with sprinkler wrench and two spare sprinkler heads of each type, unless there is less than two heads of that type. Plans (NFPA13d) 6.18 Piping shall be detailed on drawing from public water main to riser including pipe sizes, pipe types, pipe lengths, all fittings, all valves, water meter manufacturer and model, back flow device manufacturer, model and size and elevations of house finished floor relative to fire hydrant outlet where pressures were taken. 6,19 Provide a riser detail on the drawing. 620 Provide an Inspector Test detail on drawing. 621 Provide a table on the drawings for piping support spacing and one and two point sprinkler head vertical restraint spacing. 6.22 Provide a fire sprinkler legend including sprinkler symbol, Manufacturer, Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN), model, style, K-factor, degree, finish, escutcheon and quantity. 623 Provide occupancy of each room, ceiling heights and ceiling slopes with direction, slope pitch and ceiling height at the beginning of the slope as applicable. 624 Provide soffit and ceiling pocket details including widths, depths and heights. 6.25 Provide beam details including widths, heights and spacing. 6.26 Design a looped fire sprinkler piping system where possible. 6.27 Provide the following notes on fire sprinkler plans.- FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES (NFPA 13D) 1, The installation of fire sprinkler systems or modifications to existing fire sprinkler systems shall comply with. • NFPA 13D (2007 Edition). • California Building Code (2007 Edition). • California Fire Code (2007 Edition). • The City of Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 11.02 of Title 11. 17 �� • Palm Springs Fire Department Development Guidelines 2. The Fire Prevention Bureau will require the following inspections and tests as a minimum: • Overhead installation and hydrostatic test- 200 PSI for two hours. • Final fire sprinkler and underground inspections. TO SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS, CALL THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT on the morning of the inspection between 7.00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. (760) 323-8242 Extension "0". 3. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (FIREX # 0498 accessory module connected to multi-station FIREX smoke detectors or equal) to alert the occupants shall be provided. 4- A dedicated electrical circuit with a circuit breaker lock shall be provided for the water flow horn/strobes. 7.0 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS 7.1 Buildings must pass all the fire protection systems inspections prior to a certificate of occupancy. 7.2 The Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems shall comply with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 19. 7.3 The California State Fire Marshal has adopted NFPA 25 with California Amendments, which will modify Title 19- This was effective April 7, 2007. 7.4 The Fire Prevention Bureau shall require completed "Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping" per NFPA 24 (2007 Edition) and "Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping" per NFPA 13 (2007 Edition) and NFPA 13R (2007 Edition) at the time of fire sprinkler final inspection. Aboveground sprinkler system piping and underground piping will not pass final inspection until the Fire Prevention Bureau receives all certificates- NFPA 13D fire sprinkler systems are exempt from the above certificates- 7.5 The Fire Prevention Bureau will require the following inspections and test as a minimum: • THRUST BLOCK PRE-POUR, TRENCH AND BACKFILL INSPECTION All private fire service mains shall have an inspection of the areas where the thrust blocks are to be poured prior to their installation. • UNDERGROUND AND HYDROSTATIC TEST All thrust blocks and joints exposed with center loading are acceptable. Hydrostatic test is required at 200 PSI for two hours. All valves, Fire Department Connections, fire hydrants and fire sprinkler service mains shall be installed. Private fire service mains shall be complete and installed per approved plans- Q�Q��its 18 -- - -— - - • UNDERGROUND FLUSH Complete flushing of underground system shall be completed before any connection to the overhead sprinkler piping. Flushing shall be performed according to NFPA 24 (2002 Edition), Section 10-10.2 and referenced in NFPA 13, 13D and 13R(2002 Editions). FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING WELD INSPECTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, all pipes with welded fittings shall be inspected for compliance with NFPA 13 (2007 Edition). Any pipe with welded fittings installed prior to inspection, shall be removed and inspected on the ground. Provide at this inspection, copies of certified records, as outlined in NFPA 13 (2007 Edition) to the Fire Prevention Bureau. OVERHEAD INSTALLATION AND HYDROSTATIC TEST Hydrostatic test at 200 PSI for two hours is required and ALL. AREAS MUST BE VISIBLE. Contractor shall schedule inspections before insulating, dry walling or installation of ceilings occurs. Inspection shall review compliance with approved plans, spacing, hangers, seismic bracing, etc. All areas must remain visible for any corrections from this inspection. A REINSPECTION OF CORRECTIONS WILL BE REQUIRED. The following is required prior to walk-through: o Approved drawings and hydraulic calculations available on site o Water service to sprinkler riser shall be installed and live o All HVAC registers shall be installed o All electrical shall be installed for lights, ceiling fans and smoke detectors • FINAL SPRINKLER AND UNDERGROUND INSPECTIONS ALL CORRECTIONS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED OFF. 7.6 A complete approved set of sprinkler system and private fire service main plans stamped approved (wet stamp and signature) by the Fire Prevention Bureau shall be kept on the job site at all times. INSPECTIONS WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED WITHOUT THE APPROVED PLANS. 7.7 The permit and inspection record card (Job Card) shall be available with the approved plans at the job site. INSPECTIONS WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE INSPECTION RECORD CARD (Job Card). 7.8 Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this guideline or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. 000047 7.9 All inspections for NFPA 13 (Commercial) systems will be conducted on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Sprinkler contractors must request inspections through the project Superintendents. TO SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS CALL the Fire Prevention Bureau at 760-323-8186 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED INSPECTION DATE AND TIME. 7-10 All inspections for NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D systems must be requested and scheduled by the project Superintendents- TO SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS, CALL THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT on the morning of the inspection between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. (760) 323-8242 Extension "0". 8.0 EMERGENCY ACESS & GATES General 8-1 This section has been developed to assist development applicants, architects, contractors, and building/business owners in determining the minimum requirements for Knox Key Switches on powered access gates, Knox Boxes for non powered gates, Knox Box Vaults for residential & commercial facilities and minimum access gate requirements for fire department access during emergency responses. Plans 8.2 Plan submittals must identify all access gates and locations of Knox access switches and Knox boxes. Gate Access Requirements 8.3 The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief during the plan check review. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained at all times. 8-4 A Knox key operated switch shall be installed at every automatic gate. Residential complexes using secured automated vehicle entry gates or entries shall utilize a combination of a Tomar strobe-activated switch and an approved Knox key electric switch when required by a fire code official- Secured automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize approved Knox access switches as required by a fire code official. Secured non-automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of/4 inch)when required by a fire code official. 8.5 In the event of a power failure, the gates shall be defaulted or automatically transferred to a fail safe mode allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge or any equipment. If a two-gate system is used, the override switch must open both gates. 8-6 Gate arms securing parking lots and parking structures shall be equipped with a fire department approved dual-keyed Knox key electric switch- When activated, the arm or arms shall open to allow fire and law enforcement access. 000048 20 8.7 If there is no sensing device that will automatically open the gates for exiting, a fire department approved Knox electrical override switch shall be placed on each side of the gate in an approved location. 8.8 Approved security gates shall be a minimum of 14 feet in unobstructed drive width on each side with gate in open position. An unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm) shall be provided and maintained at all times. 8.9 Palm Springs fire apparatus require an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 8 feet 6 inches for all both subterranean parking structures as well as above ground parking structures. Building Access Requirements 8,10 Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes a Knox Box Vault will be required. 8.11 Knox Box locations shall be mounted at 5 feet above grade. Show locations of Knox access controls on plan elevation views. Show requirement in plan notes. Contact the Fire Department at 760-323-8186 for a Knox application form. 8.12 The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. 8.13 Secured emergency access gates serving apartment, town home or condominium complex courtyard must provide a key box in addition to association or facility locks. The nominal height of Knox lock box installations shall be 5 feet above grade. Inspection Requirements 8.14 A final field inspection by the fire code official or an authorized representative is required before electronically controlled gates may become operative. Prior to final inspection, electronic gates shall remain in a locked-open position. 8.15 A final field inspection by the fire code official or an authorized representative for the installation of Knox Box Vaults is required at time of final inspection. 9.0 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS General 9.1 This section has been developed to assist development applicants, architects, contractors, and building/business owners in determining the minimum requirements for the design of fire apparatus access roads for consistency with the best practices of the fire code in the interest of public safety. 000040 21 — - Plans 9.2 Detailed fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to construction. Plans shall include certification from a Registered Professional Engineer stating the roads are of all weather construction and capable of supporting fire apparatus weighing 73,000 Ibs G.V.W. Requirements 9.3 Fire Access roads shall have a minimum width of at least 20 feet, pursuant to California Fire Code 503.2.1 however, a greater width for private streets may be required by the City engineer to address traffic engineering, parking, and other issues. The Palm Springs Fire Department requirements for two-way private streets, is a minimum width of 24 feet, unless otherwise allowed by the City engineer. No parking shall be allowed in either side of the roadway. The following text, developed in concert with Engineering, Planning, and Fire is proposed as alternative text for the Circulation Element, page 4-5: • Local. Primarily provides access to individual parcels of land. Minimum right-of-way is 50 feet. In Estate, Very Low and Low Density Residential neighborhoods, street widths may be reduced to 28 feet (curb face to curb face) provided that 1) additional off street parking is provided as determined by the City Engineer, the Fire Chief and Director of Planning, 2) rolled or wedge curb is provided such that vehicles may park partially out of the traveled way, and 3) pedestrian pathways or sidewalks, separated from the curb by a minimum five foot parkway, are provided. • Private Streets. Private streets provide access to individual parcels of land in planned development communities approved with privately maintained access. Access may be restricted. Private street widths shall be established based on a hierarchy of primary and secondary streets and parking conditions such that uninterrupted traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and emergency access is assured. • Private Primary Streets are typically the main access street in a private development or main 'ring road'. Private Primary Streets may provide access to individual parcels in a planned development as well as receive traffic from Secondary Private Streets or other parcels that do not front the street. Private Primary Streets shall be either a minimum of 32 feet wide (curb face to curb face) to accommodate on-street parking on one side and emergency access, or 36 feet wide (curb face to curb face) with on- street parking on two sides. • Private Secondary Streets provide access to individual parcels in a planned development and do not receive traffic from other streets or other parcels that do not front that street. Private Secondary Streets may range in width from 28 to 32 feet (curb face to curb face) provided that 1) additional off-street (guest) parking is provided in the area of the Secondary Street as determined by the Planning Commission, 2) rolled or wedge curb is provided such that vehicles may park partially out of the traveled way, and 3) pedestrian pathways or sidewalks, separated from the curb by a minimum five foot parkway, are provided. If all three of these conditions are NOT provided, private secondary streets shall be a standard minimum 32 feet with parking on one side only. ?2 000050 • Designated fire lames shall be not less than 20 feet wide (curb face to curb face) with no parking on either side. On public or private access roads, the fire code official is authorized to require designated fire lanes with approved markings where parking of vehicles would obstruct fire department access. 9.4 The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall within the limits be within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department's apparatus. No grade shall exceed 12%. Grade transitions shall not exceed maximum angle of approach and angle of departure based on the fire department's apparatus as determined by the Fire Chief. 9.5 A secondary access shall be provided for all developments with 30 or more dwelling units. 96 Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus. The City of Palm Springs has two approved turn around provisions. One is a cul-de-sac with an outside turning radius of 43 feet from centerline. The other is a hammerhead turnaround meeting the Palm Springs Public Works and Engineering Department standard dated 9- 4-02. 9.7 Fire department access roads/driveways shall be provided so that no portion of the exterior wall of the first floor of any building will be more than 150 feet from such roads. 9.8 Mid Rise/High Rise: High-rise and mid-rise buildings shall be accessible on a minimum of two sides. Street access shall not be less than 15 feet or more than 30 feet from the building Landscaping or other obstructions shall not be placed or maintained around structures in a manner so as to impair or impede accessibility for fire fighting and rescue operations. Construction Requirements 9.9 Access for firefighting equipment shall be provided to the immediate job site at the start of construction and maintained until all construction%is complete. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13'6". Fire Department access roads shall have an all weather driving surface and support a minimum weight of 73,000 lbs. 0000� PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for Conamy Clerk's Filing Stamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Riverside I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of rile County aforesaid;I am over the age of eighreen ------,-_--"---"--_"Y.��— yeurs,and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter.I am the principal clerk of a printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISIIING COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, _ printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, No 0559 " P P ty CITY OF PALM SPRINGS County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been ORDINANCE NO.1735 adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State Of PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING California under the date of March 24, 19$$,Case THE CALIFORND NIA TBUILDING ECODENS WITH Number 191236;that the notice,of which the AND CHAPTC THE ALIFbR APPENDICES ELECTRIC C. 1. annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller CODE AND ADOPTING THE 2007 EDITIONS than non pariel,has been published in each regular OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICALPLUMBING EXISTING BUILDING AND EH- and entire issue of said newspaper and not in an ERGY CObF.S AND THE 1997 EDITION OF }' THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE. supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: Clty Atlnmeyn summary This Ordinance adopts the 26075d ion3 01 the Cnlrlor- March 1 2008 no Building.PlumDint Elocincal Mechanical,Celifor- rille Ene Code and xishnJ Building Codes,adged p E i llCalifornia llnodeandlrilCooto Coipm1 e'Building Eectcad This Ordinance mddoptJ tho 1997 Edition of the UN- lo/m Housing Coda. All in the year 2008 _ ORDINANCE NO.1796 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA ADDING ARTICLE I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the VI TO CHAPTER 8.04 bF AND REPEALING foregoingis true and correct. CHAPTER 11.02 OF, THL PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL, CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE CAL- Dated At Palm Springs,California this—4th,----day IFORNIA FIRE CODE,2007 EDITION City-Atto rn7',Summary. Tnls ordinance etloofe antl amends the 00�Fdm of COT- of March - -- - ,2QQ$ the Cahmmla Flre we adopted by the Stato of CaT "" ` `lomld and uffocOve on htarcn 31 200B 1• C7 p Tins, Thompson, Clry Clerk of the Gry Ordinance Palm Springs, 1736 a li- oy cenlry that adjourdNos. regu- lar m and 1736 were imSpirn 0 it an Council on ebru- tar 13,2 1 of the Palm tad at a reT Cr meta 0n FebNO my 1a,zoos and adopted et ere 008 meeting of Iw- Lzjtn '3-L. nttture Cary Council hold on February 20e0a by the follow- JL .r Liz Ing vote: �r :7J AYES CounCtlmembers Hutcheson MIAs Weigel :C-) Mayor Pm Tam Fo.11,and Mayor Pouilnot. ,CyQ I ~}• ryryry None ABSENT: None. L:Z /0® ABSTAIN: None James Thompson,Clty Clerk .� Publehed:311/06 Tw © < /fie CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION s . OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK James Thompson, City Clerk City Council Meeting Date: February 20, 2008 Subject: Ordinance 1735 and 1736 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION 1, Kathie Hart, CMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that summaries Ordinance Nos. 1735 and 1736, adopted by the City Council on February 20, 2008, were published in the Desert Sun on March 1, 2008. 1 IId��eclare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct_ �" Kathie Hart, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Dolores Strickstein, Secretary, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that the summaries and copies of Ordinance Nos. 1735 and 1736 were posted at Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive, on the exterior legal notice posting board and in the Office of the City Clerk on or before February 29, 2008. 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dolores Strickstein, Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ORDINANCE NO. 1735 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE WITH APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, APPENDICES C, I, AND J, AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, EXISTING BUILDING, AND ENERGY CODES, AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE. City Attornev's summary This Ordinance adopts the 2007 Editions of the California Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, California Energy Code and Existing Building Codes, adopted by the State of California and amends the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code and Electrical Code. This Ordinance readopts the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code. ORDINANCE NO. 1736 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE VI TO CHAPTER 8.04 OF, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 11.02 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION City Attorne 's Summary This ordinance adopts and amends the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code, adopted by the State of California and effective on March 31, 2008. I, James Thompson, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, hereby certify that Ordinance Nos. 1735 and 1736 were introduced at an adjourned regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on February 13, 2008, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on February 20, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hutcheson, Mills, Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Foat,,and Mayor Pougnet. -_ NOES: None- ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None �� = ?ames Thompson,`City Clerk =