HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/6/2008 - STAFF REPORTS - 1.A. Memorandum
Date: February 6, 2008
To: David Ready, City Manager
From: Blake Goetz, Fire Chief
Subject: BIA February 4th Letter
I have reviewed the February 4, 2008 BIA Desert Chapter letter to you and copied to the City
Council. This memo responds to Mr. Bell's letter.
1. The Staff Report does not suggest that the BIA Desert Chapter condones automatic fire
sprinkler systems in new single family residential construction as Mr. Bell stated in his
letter.
In my meeting with Mr. Bell on December 7, 2007, he stated that the BIA believes that
code required smoke detectors are sufficient to protect the occupants in single family
homes, and that the cost to install fire sprinklers adds to the overall cost of construction.
He also stated that he would accept fire sprinklers at 3,000 sq. feet in single family
residential if the City Council adopted a Community Services District on commercial/retail
buildings similar to the CSD for single family home tracts. Mr. Bell did not ask or suggest
that the existing and proposed fire sprinkler requirements for all occupancies (other than
single family homes) at 3,000 square feet be changed to mirror Riverside County at 1,500
GPM (3,600 square feet).
2. Fred states in his letter that the Palm Springs Fire Code ordinance should be in alignment
with those of Riverside County. As it relates to fire sprinklers in single family residential,
the proposed fire code amendment does. Riverside County Ordinance #787.3 states.
"903.2 All occupancies (where automatic fire sprinkler systems are required)
1. In all new occupancies which exceed a fire flow of one thousand five-hundred
(1,500) gallons per minute.)
1,500 Gallons per minute equates to 3,600 square feet in a wood frame building. Because
Palm Springs has always used a square footage to articulate when fire sprinklers are
required, we are proposing 3,600 square feet rather than 1,500 GPM for new single family
homes because it is easier to identify when buildings are required to have a fire sprinkler
system installed.
Since 1979 the City of Palm Springs has required all occupancies other than single family
residential to install an automatic fire sprinkler system when the building exceeds 3,000
square feet. This was done to offset the need for more firefighters. Palm Springs has two,
2-person engine companies and recommends that the 3,000 square foot requirement be
maintained for all occupancies except one and two-family dwellings. This recommendation
is consistent with the recently adopted fire code in Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert.
Cathedral City and Riverside County require fire sprinklers in commercial development at
1,500 GPM (3,600 square feet).
The 2005 CityGate Standards of Cover study states that the Palm Springs Fire Department
is able to extinguish a 'room and contents fire" with on-duty firefighters and is severely
challenged to extinguish fires beyond one room and contents.
3. Because staff agrees that it is important to have consistency in our building and fire codes,
we spent a considerable amount of time aligning our code amendments with Riverside
County and Cathedral City. Cathedral City has adopted virtually an identical fire code
ordinance to the one being proposed for Palm Springs, and the Building Industry
Association did not raise any concerns about their ordinance, nor did they comment during
the Public Hearing. Depicted below is a matrix that identifies the fire sprinkler requirements
for occupancies in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and
Riverside County.
Fire Sprinlders Required at:
ALL OCCUPANCIES ONE AND TWO UNIT
CITY (EXCEFr ONE AND TWO UNIT RESIDENTIAL
RFSIDENTIAL
Palm.Springs 3,000 sq. ft. 3,600 s . ft.
Cathedral City 1500 GPM 3,600 s . ft. 1500 GPM 3,600 s . ft.
Riverside County 1500 GPM 3,600 sq. ft. 1300 GPM 3,600 s . ft.
Palm Desert 3,000 s . ft. Not Required
Rancho Mirage 3,000 s . ft. Not Ile uired
Desert Hot Springs J5,000 s . ft. 1 5,000 s . ft
I will have copies of the other jurisdictions 2007 California Fire Code adopted ordinances at the
City Council meeting.
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Fire Codes. The Building industry Association, Desert Chapter following the lead of ""}"°i `"�I'`I„`''oo°'
ii the Califonua Building Industry Association has never supported the mandate of 'Mad. K3U g DesunChap[cr cord
automatic fire sprinkler systems f6t- single Gamily residential construction. The staff
report suggests that BIA Desert Chapter condones such an action. We understand the
Fire Departments concern for fire protection for those residences beyond the Five-
Minute Response guideline and suggest that the City maintain its current standards
as established in City of Palm Springs Ordinance No. 1618.
In our conversation with Chief Goetz we also suggested that the City's Fire
requirements should be in alignment with those of the County of Riverside. This was
based on a 3,000 (City) versus 3,600 (County) square foot threshold to mandate
automatic fire sprinkler systems on new construction projects, other than single
,Gamily dwelling units. The draft ordinance repeatedly refers to a 3,000 square foot
threshold, yet our understanding was that the City would align with the County of
Riverside's policy for construction larger than 3,600 square feet.
We appreciate the time that Chief Goetz provided to work with the Building Industry
Association. The intent of the lire Code amendments is understandable-, however,
the amendments themselves are difficult to understand in current forn and represent,
to our understanding, a position contrary to reasonable industry standards. Therefore,
we respectfully request that the fire code revisions mirror that of Riverside County,
and that any requirement of automatic sprinkler systems in single family residential
construction have a much higher threshold.
Sincerely,
Fred Bell
Executive Director
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DATE: February 6, 2008 Public Hearing
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ORDINANCES 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: Building Official and Fire Chief
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider an ordinance to adopt the amended 2007 editions of the
California Building Standards Code and an ordinance to adopt the amended 2007
edition of the California Fire Code to be in effect March 31, 2008.
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only.
3) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. , "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."
4) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. , "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."
5) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT CERTAIN LOCAL
CONDITIONS REQUIRE AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2007 EDITION, AND THE CALIFORNIA
FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION."
Item No. . f1 .
City Council Staff Report
February 6, 2008—Page 2
Ordinance Adopting 2007 California Building and Fire Codes
BACKGROUND:
The 2007 California Building Code and 2007 California Fire Code are based on the
2006 International Building and Fire Codes. This is the first time the International
Building and Fire Codes have been adopted by the State of California as the basis for
the California Building and Fire Codes.
The 2001 California Building and Fire Codes expired throughout California and in the
City of Palm Springs on January 1, 2008. The State Building Standards Commission
and the California State Fire Marshal have adopted the 2007 editions of the California
Building Standards Codes and 2007 California Fire Code. The City passed an Urgency
Ordinance adopting the 2007 Codes with the existing local amendments on December
19, 2007.
The Urgency Ordinance will expire on March 31, 2008 and this new ordinance proposes
additional new local amendments to the 2007 Codes (primarily to the Fire Code). The
adoption of this ordinance is recommended so that the City of Palm Springs will
continue have approved Building and Fire Codes in place on March 31, 2008.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
As an ordinance, the Building Official and Fire Chief are recommending that the City
Council adopt the 2007 editions of the California Building Standards Code and 2007
edition of the California Fire Code with additional local amendments. The primary
reason many of these amendments are being recommended is because the new 2007
ICC Codes did not carry over many of the code requirements from the 2001 Codes.
Additionally, staff is recommending local amendments that have been standard City
requirements in the Building and Fire Department, but not identified in those Codes.
Staff is also recommending that these two ordinances become effective on March 31,
2008. Staff believes that these additional local amendments are necessary to maintain
and enhance the level of building and fire safety regulations than were adopted with the
2001 Codes.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
David H. Ready, City Ma. r Don Duckworth, Building Official
Blake G. Goetz, Fir hief
Attachments:
Proposed Ordinances
Proposed Resolution
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ORDINANCE NO.
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 Cade 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:
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"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 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. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall
be installed in every building where the gross fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet. An
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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.
Exception: An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every
detached one and two-family dwelling where the gross fire area exceeds 3,600 square
feet.
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 more than 50% of the existing
gross floor area that results in the total floor area of the building exceeding 3,600
square feet, is required to install an automatic fire sprinkler system.
An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every Group A
Occupancy including those that result from a change of use in an existing
building or portion thereof.
(4) Amend subsection 9032.1 Group A.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and
portions thereof used in every Group A occupancy as provided in this section and
all floors between the Group A occupancy and the level of exit discharge.
(5) Amend #1 in subsection 903.22 Group E.
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 3,000 square feet in area.
(6) 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.
(7) 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.
(8) Amend subsection 903.2.6 Group M #1 & #3 to read as follows:
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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.
(9) 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).
(10) 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.
(11) Amend subsection 903.2.8.1 Repair garages #1  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.
(12) Amend subsection 0032.9 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.
(13) Delete "Exception" in subsection 903.2.9 Group S-2.
(14) 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.
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(15) 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.
(16) Add subsection 903.62 Increased square footage.
Any building 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 more than 50% of the existing
gross floor area that results in the total floor area of the building exceeding 3,600
square feet, is required to install an automatic fire sprinkler system.
(17) 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.
(18) 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.
(19) 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.
(20) Add subsection 908.3.1 Alarms.
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constantly attended control station when a short-term hazard condition is
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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.
(21) 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.
(22) 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.
(23) 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.
(24) 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.
(25) 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.
(26) 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.
(27) The following paragraph is added to Appendix J, Section J104.2, Site Plan
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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 50022.1 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, of
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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—Adapted." is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 11. Section 8.04.050 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code titled "Uniform
Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Cade—Adapted." 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
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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
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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
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ORDINANCE NO.
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 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
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of fire department access at ground level 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 303.3 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 &92 in subsection 311.2.2 Fire Protection
5) Delete subsection 311.5 Placards
6) Delete subsection 311.5.1 Placard Location
7) Delete subsection 311.52 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
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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 3162 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 5032.1 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. Subterranean and
above ground parking structures shall have a clear vertical clearance of not less than 8
feet 6 inches throughout the structure.
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.
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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 9-4-02.
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 of 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.
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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 508.2.1 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.
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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 91 " 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, 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 syslems 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.
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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 901.6 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 903.2 Where required.
Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided
in locations described in this section. 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
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size, fire resistive construction shall not be considered for purposes of reducing the
gross fire area of that building.
Exception: An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every
detached one and two-family dwelling where the gross fire area exceeds 3,600 square
feet.
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 more than 50% of the existing gross
floor area that results in the total floor area of the building exceeding 3,600 square feet,
is required to install an automatic fire sprinkler system.
An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every Group A
Occupancy including those that result from a change of use in an existing building or
portion thereof.
37) Amend subsection 903.2.1 Group A.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions
thereof used in every Group A occupancy as provided in this section and all floors
between the Group A occupancy and the level of exit discharge.
38) Amend #1 in subsection 903.2.2 Group E.
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 3,000 square feet in area.
39) 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.
40) Amend subsection 903.2.3 Group F-1 #1  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.
41) Amend subsection 903.2.6 Group M #1  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.
42) Repeal and replace 903.2.7 Exceptions.
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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).
43) Amend subsection 9032.8 Group S-1 #1  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.
44) Amend subsection 903.2.8.1 Repair garages #1  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.
45) Amend subsection 9032.9 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.
46) Delete "Exception" in subsection 903.2.9 Group S-2.
47) 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.
48) 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.
49) Add subsection 903.6.2 Increased square Footage.
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Any building 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 more than 50% of the existing gross
floor area that results in the total floor area of the building exceeding 3,600 square feet,
is required to install an automatic fire sprinkler system.
50) 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.
51) 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.
52) Amend subsection 9072.19 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.
53) 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.
54) 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 (psig).
2. Constantly attended.
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3. Provided with readily accessible emergency shut-off valves.
55) Add subsection 908.3.3 Valve closure.
The automatic closure of shutoff valves shall be in accordance with the following:
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 lines 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.
56) Amend subsection 912.2 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.
57) Amend subsection 912.2.1 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.
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6. Fire department connections for NFPA 13R sprinkler systems
shall be determined by the fire code official.
58) Delete "Exception" to subsection 914.2.1 Automatic sprinkler system.
59) Delete "Exception #V to subsection 914.3.1 Automatic sprinkler system.
60) Amend subsection 2301.3 #7 to read as follows:
7. Location and classification of commodities in accordance with Section 2303 and
NFPA 13.
61) 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.
62) Add Section 3309 "Safe and Sane' and Dangerous Fireworks.
63) 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 Cade 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.
64) 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.
65) Add Section 3310 Explosives.
66) 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.
67) Add Section 3311 Model Rockets.
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68) 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.
69) Add #4 to subsection �404.2.11.2 Location.
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.
70) 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.
71) 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.
72) 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".
73) 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.
74) 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.
75) Delete Section 108 of Appendix Chapter 1 Administration.
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76) 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
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.
77) 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.
78) DELETE subsection B104.2 in Appendix B.
79) DELETE footnote (a)from Table 6105.1
80) Add Appendix I Palm Springs Fire Department Five Minute Response Time Map.
81) 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.
82) Add Appendix J Palm Springs Fire Department Development Guidelines.
83) 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.
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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.
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
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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
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Appendix J
PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
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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 Scott.ventura ac7, palmsorings-ca-gov
PLANS EXAMINER II BOB ROSE 760-323-8184 Robert-raseCoOpalmsorinas-ca.aov
FIRE PREVENTION SECRETARY JANET VINES-MOTT 760-323-8186 Janet.vines-mottOoalmsprings-ca-gov
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
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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 Code®
NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives
NFPA 926: 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.
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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"d Street
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
760-323-4971 760-329-6448
www,DWA,orc1 www.MSWD.org
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)
Backflow manufacturer, model, size and arrangement.
1.2 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-
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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.
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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.
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• 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 '/2" 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.
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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 '/z" 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)
3.28 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
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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 # MT4-1 1 5-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
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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 Z-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 bolt.
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
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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.
423 A dedicated electrical circuit with a circuit breaker lock shall be provided for the water
flow horn/strobes.
424 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.
Water supply data may be obtained from the Fire Prevention Bureau by calling 760-323-
8186.
428 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"x2%"x2'/Z" 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 shag comply with:
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• NFPA 13 (2007 Edition).
• California Fire Code (2007 Edition).
• California Building Code (2007 Edition).
• The City of Palm Springs Municipal Cade 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 toss 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 '/z" 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.
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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 42 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.
5.19 Provide an Inspector Test detail on drawing.
520 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.
523 Provide soffit and ceiling pocket details including widths, depths and heights_
524 Provide beam details including widths, heights and spacing.
5.25 Design a looped fire sprinkler piping system where possible.
5.26 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 fte sprinkler heads or more.
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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.
6.2 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.
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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 (NFPAI3D)
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.
6.21 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.
6.23 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.
6.24 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.
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• 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.
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• 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 10.102 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.
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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.
Cate 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.
8A 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 Y 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.
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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.
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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 5032.1 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.
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Designated fire lanes in private developments shall be not less than 24 feet wide
(curb face to curb face)with no parking on either side.
• Reduced Roadway Width: Areas with reduced roadway width (such as entry and
exit gates, entry and exit approach roads, traffic calming areas) that are under 36 feet
wide require red painted curb to maintain minimum 24 foot clear width. Red curb shall
be stenciled "NO PARKING" and "FIRE LANE"with white paint.
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.
9.6 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.
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RESOLUTION NO_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FINDING THAT CERTAIN
LOCAL CONDITIONS REQUIRE AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE.
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2007
EDITION, AND THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007
EDITION.
WHEREAS, the City Council is considering adoption of the 2007 editions of the
California Building Standards Code and the California Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, modifications and changes of certain provisions in said Codes are
considered reasonably necessary due to local conditions; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5 and
17958.7 govern the adoption by local governments of the various codes, and
certain provisions of other ordinances pertaining to methods of housing
construction and said provisions require, among other things, that the adopting
local government make express findings that such modifications and changes
are needed before enacting said modifications and changes; and
WHEREAS, express findings of need due to local conditions have been
determined by the City Council in the case of each modification and change of
the Codes herein referred to.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE;
SECTION 1. That the set of express findings entitled "Express findings in
connection with City of Palm Springs' amendments, deletions and additions to
the California Building Standards Code (2007 editions of the California Building,
Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes) attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit "A", and the set of express findings entitled "Express findings in
connection with the City of Palm Springs' amendments, deletions, and additions
to the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit "B", shall constitute the official set of express findings of need for changes
to the 2007 editions of the California Building and Electrical Codes as required by
California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5. and 17958.7.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall forward directly to the California Building
Standards Commission for filing therewith, a certified copy of this Resolution.
552454.2
Resolution No.
Page 2
ADOPTED THIS _day of , 2008.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA
James Thompson, City Clerk David Ready, City Manager
Reviewed and Approved as to Form:
Douglas C. Holland, City Attorney
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
1, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. _ is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on
by the fallowing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
552484.2 00005e,
EXHIBIT"A" TO RESOLUTION NO.
EXPRESS FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS' AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS AND
ADDITIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE (2007 EDITIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CODES),
HEADINGS ARE SHOWN IDENTIFYING EACH SPECIFIC CODE AFFECTED.
EACH MODIFICATION OR CHANGE OF A CODE PROVISION IS SUMMARIZED,
FOLLOWED BY AN EXPRESS FINDING SO DESIGNATED.
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION
Express Finding for Subsections 903 and 903.2. These modifications require sprinkler
systems in buildings at occupancy levels lower than those stipulated in the California
Building Code. The active earthquake fault system that is located near this community
possesses the capability of initiating a disaster that would quickly overrun the Fire
Department's current resources. Providing additional built-in fire protection for the
buildings allows more fires to be automatically extinguished without Fire Department
assistance if a major earthquake were to occur.
Express Finding for Section 1207.1: This modification provides a minimum noise
insulation performance standard to protect persons within detached single family
dwellings which are located within the airport 'N' zone overlay from the effects of
excessive noise.
Express Finding for Section 1505: This provision prohibits the use of untreated wood,
shingle or shake roofs. Local fire conditions of high winds, high temperatures, and low
humidity contribute to a local fire conflagration or problem. Lateral extension of fire
between structures, which results from fire ignition of combustible roofs or surrounding
areas, is a serious local concern.
Express Finding for Section 1509: This provision requires that, at the time of reroofing,
roof top equipment be provided with a six inch high platform with sheet metal cap, when
not already present. Due to the extreme heat experienced in desert areas, reroofing is
required more frequently than under normal conditions. Equipment platforms allow
reroofing to take place without removing and reinstalling roof top equipment, thereby
reducing damage to that equipment and associated ductwork and electrical wiring.
Express Finding for Appendix J, Grading, Sections J104.1 and 104.2: All modifications
listed here apply to excavation and grading, and consist of eliminating exemptions from
permit controls, requiring a showing of method of dust control, and reducing the scope of
"required" grading from 5,000 to 2,000 cubic yards (unless excepted). All of the above
are deemed reasonable and necessary due to the fragile nature of the typical desert
area topography and ultra-dry climate. The desert "crust' is thin and surface
disturbances remain as potential "sand blow" problems for a considerable period of time
if abandoned without proper continuing attention. The problem may become completely
out of control should a windstorm take place in an area where there has been insufficient
watering. (�55248G.2 U O 05°�-'
THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION
Express Finding for Subsection 90-8(A) — Service Load: This provision establishes
standards which provide additional service capacity and distribution center spaces to
allow for future additions requiring increased use of electricity. Reserve capacity and
distribution center spaces are considered necessary due to increased electrical demand
associated with special air conditioning and other requirements due to the extremes of
temperature prevalent in desert areas.
Express Finding for Subsection 310-2(B) — Aluminum Conductor Limitations: This
provision establishes limitations concerning the use of aluminum conductors. These
more stringent requirements are established to minimize the fire hazard caused by the
inherent characteristics of aluminum wiring under the extremes of temperature prevalent
in desert areas.
552496.2 000056
EXHIBIT "B" TO RESOLUTION NO.
EXPRESS FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS' AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS AND
ADDITIONS TO THE 2007 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.
A SUMMARY OF THE EXPRESS FINDINGS FOR LOCAL AMENDMENTS MADE TO
THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AS APPLICABLE TO CLIMATIC, TOPOGRAPHICAL,
AND GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS ONLY, ARE SET FORTH HEREIN.
Section 1. Findings.
A. Climatic Conditions: Palm Springs has an and desert climate with annual
rainfall of is less than 6 inches. There are more than one hundred days a
year when temperatures are 100 degrees or more. Hot, dry winds during
the summer months along with seasonal Santa Ana winds are common to
Palm Springs. These winds constitute a contributing factor which causes
small fires originating in high density developments presently being
constructed in Palm Springs, which spread quickly and create the need
for an increased level of fire protection. This added protection, including,
but not limited to, on-site fire protection systems, will supplement normal
fire department response available in new development and provide
immediate fire protection for life and safety of occupied single and
multiple-occupancy buildings during fire occurrence;
B. Geologic and To o ra hic:
1. Palm Springs is located in the desert that contains mountains, brush,
and covered wild lands. Elevation ranges from 479 feet in the central
business district 4,000 feet in the mountains in the most Southern
boundaries of the city limits. Topography extends from flat to 15%
slope for habitable land. Traffic and circulation congestion in the urban
areas to buildings located in the commercial areas in the most Northern
and Eastern boundaries of the city limits often place fire department
response time to emergencies at risk. This condition makes the need
for enhanced on-site fire protection systems for property occupants
necessary; and
2. The San Andreas fault is a major earthquake fault located only a few
miles north of Palm Springs. In addition, there are numerous minor
faults located throughout Riverside County which are subject to
earthquakes. In addition, Palm Springs is subjected to high wind
conditions, blowing sand, flooding, landslides and wildfires. The
placement of existing and new development buildings along with fire
department staffing constraints have made it difficult for the fire
department to locate additional fire stations. These constraints
challenge current staffing to concentrate fire companies and personnel
to control fires in single and multi-story retail buildings, commercial,
and industrial buildings, making enhanced, built-in fire protection
systems necessary.
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Section 2. Code Amendments.
Amendments to the 2007 Editions of the California Fire Code are found
reasonably necessary based on the climatic and/or geographic conditions cited in
Section 1 of this Resolution and are listed as follows:
Code Section Findings in Section 1
202 Climatic, Geologic #2
308 Climatic, Geologic#2
311 Climatic
316 Climatic
503 Climatic, Geologic #2
504 Topographic #2
506 Topographic#2
508 Geologic#1 
509 Geologic #2
511 Geologic #2
901 Climatic, Geologic#2
902 Climatic, Geologic#2
903 Climatic, Geologic #2
907 Climatic, Geologic #2
908 Climatic, Geologic #2
912 Topographic#1 & #2
914 Climatic, Geologic#2
2301 Geologic #2
2702 Geologic #2
3309 Climatic
3310 Climatic
3311 Climatic
3404 Geologic #2
3803 Climatic, Topographic
4501 Climatic, Geologic#2
Appendix Chapter 1 Climatic
Appendix B Climatic, Geologic#2
Appendix I Geologic#2, Topographic #1
Appendix J Climatic Geologic#2
The aforementioned amendments have been incorporated in detail in Ordinance
No.
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554621.1
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION
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CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
James Thompson, City Clerk
City Council
Meeting Date: February 6, 2008
Subject: 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE AND BUILDING CODES
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
I, Kathie Hart, CMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do
hereby certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was mailed to each and
every person on the attached list on or before January 22, 2008, in a sealed envelope, with
postage prepaid, and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm Springs, California.
(1 notices)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Kathie Hart, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathie Hart, CMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do
hereby certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was published in the
Desert Sun on January 24, 2008 and January 30, 2008.
1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
— 1
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 a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was posted at 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 January 22, 2008.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Dolores Strickstein,`Secretary
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Mr. Fred Bell, Executive Director
Building Industry Association
77-570 Springfield Lane, Suite E
Palm Desert, CA 92211
PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Cle1k's Piling Scamp
(2015.5.C.C.P)
STATE OF CAT,TFORNTA
County of Riverside
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of
the County aforesaid;I am over the age of eighteen ------------------------------
years,and not a party to or interested in the
above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of a
printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING
COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation,
printed and published in the city of Palm Springs,
County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been No 021E —
adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
California under the date of March 24,1988.Case ADOPTION OF THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE
Number 191236;that the notice,of which the AND BUILDING CODES
annexed is a copy type printed cO y(set in a not smaller NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CityCounell
of the City of Palm Springs California,will hold a public
than non pariel,has been published in each regular hcarmn at Its meeting of February 6 2008 The City
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supplement thereof on the Following dates,to wit: SIP City a 02262 a, Tahqullr, Canyon Way, Palm
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1 certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION :Tho
staff report and other supppnmg documenl3 re9artllnp
foregoing is true and Correct. 1h15 maser are available for public review at it Hell
between the hours of 6.00 a m.and 5 00 p.m.Monday
IhrouOh Friday.Please contact the Ofticu of the City
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ADOPTION OF THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE AND BUILDING CODES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,
California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of February 6, 2008. The City
Council meeting begins at approximately 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in
the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA
92262.
The purpose of this hearing is to consider adoption of ordinances adopting by reference
with amendments the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code with Appendix Chapters 1
and 4, Appendices B, C, E, F, G, H, I, and J, adopting and amending the 2007
California Building Code with Appendix Chapter 1, Appendices C, I, and J, the 2007
California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, the 2007 California
Electrical Code, the 2007 California Energy Code, the 2007 California Existing Building
Code and the 1997 Uniform Housing Code.
REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The staff report and other supporting
documents regarding this matter are available for public review at City Hall between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact the Office of
the City Clerk at (760) 323-8204 if you would like to schedule an appointment to review
these documents.
COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Response to this notice may be made verbally
at the Public Hearing and/or in writing before the hearing. Written comments may be
made to the City Council by letter (for mail or hand delivery) to:
James Thompson, City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard.
Questions regarding this case may be directed to Don Duckworth at (760) 323-8242.
Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, porfavor Ilame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede
hablar con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8245.
mes Thompson, Ciiy Clerk _
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ADOPTION OF THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE AND BUILDING CODES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,
California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of February 6, 2008. The City
Council meeting begins at approximately 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in
the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA
92262.
The purpose of this hearing is to consider adoption of ordinances adopting by reference
with amendments the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code with Appendix Chapters 1
and 4, Appendices B, C, E, F, G, H, 1, and J, adopting and amending the 2007
California Building Code with Appendix Chapter 1, Appendices C, I, and J, the 2007
California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, the 2007 California
Electrical Code, the 2007 California Energy Code, the 2007 California Existing Building
Code and the 1997 Uniform Housing Code.
REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The staff report and other supporting
documents regarding this matter are available for public review at City Hall between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact the Office of
the City Clerk at (760) 323-8204 if you would like to schedule an appointment to review
these documents.
COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Response to this notice may be made verbally
at the Public Hearing and/or in writing before the hearing. Written comments may be
made to the City Council by letter (for mail or hand delivery) to:
James Thompson, City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard.
Questions regarding this case may be directed to Don Duckworth at (760) 323-8242,
Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, porfavor Ilame a Ia Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede
hablar con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8245.
mes Thompson, City Clerk