ORD 11511 NO. 115
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AMENDING TITLE 8 ENTITLED
"BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION", AMENDING EXISTING BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION,
AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1985 EDITION,
INCLUDING CERTAIN SPECIFIED APPENDICES AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
STANDARDS, PUBLISHED BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION AND
THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS.
The City council of the City of La Quints, California does ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF THE 1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE. The
�- following edition of the uniform code is adopted by reference in place of
its respective code which is currently in effect. Title 8 is hereby revised
to show the adoption of the following uniform code:
The Unform Fire Code, 1985 Edition, including certain specified appendices
and the Uniform Fire Code Standards, published by the Western Fire Chiefs
Association and the International Conference of Building Officials.
SECTION 2. OTHER REVISION 2. OTHER REVISIONS TO TITLE 8.
Section 8.08 of the "Fire Code", of the La Quinta Municipal Code.is amended
to read as follows:
8.08 Fire Codes: Fire Codes of the La Quinta City Municipal Code and
Ordinance No. 68, are each and all hereby -rep_ealed, and in lieu thereof,
a new chapter, to be numbered 8.08 hereby is added to Title 8 of the
La Quinta Municipal Code, to read as follows:
Sections:
8.08.010 Incorporation by reference
8.08.020 Definitions
8.08.030 Violation penalty
8.08.040 Deletion of certain parts of the Uniform Fire Code
8.08.050 Board of Appeals
8.08.060 Additional permits required
8.08.070 Fire apparatus access roads.
8.08.080 Installation and maintenance of fire protection, life
safety systems, and appliances
8.08.090 Automatic fire extinguishing systems
8.08.100 Standpipes
8.08.110 Exit obstruction
8.08.120 Multiplug adapters
8.08.130 Buildings under construction
8.08.010 Incorporation by Reference. Certain documents marked and designated
as the "Uniform Fire Code, 1985 Edition", including Appendix I -A Life
Safety Requirements For Existing Buildings other Than High Rise, I-B
Life Safety Requirements for Existing High Rise, I-C Stairway Identification,
II -A Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas, II-B Protection
of Flammable or Combustible Liquids in Tanks in Locations That May Be
Flooded, II-C Marinas, II-D Rifle Ranges, III -A Testing Fire Extinguishing
Systems, Standpipes and Combination Systems, III-B Basement Pipe Inlets,.
III-C Fire Alarm Systems, IV -A Interior Floor Finish, V-A Emergency Relief
Venting for Fire Exposure for Aboveground Tanks, VI-B Model Citation
Program, VI-C Reference Tables from the Uniform Building Code, VI-D Unit
Conversion. Tables, and the "Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1985 Edition",
are adopted for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions
hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion.
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Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of
"r such "Uniform Fire Code, 1985 Edition" and the "Uniform Fire Code Standards,
1985 Edition", published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and
the International Conference of Building Officials, on file in the
City Clerk's office, are referred to and made a part of this Code as
if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise provide in this
chapter.
8.08.020 Definitions. Section 9.102 "Definitions" of the "Uniform
Fire Code, 1985 Edition", is amended by the addition of the following:
A. Wherever the term "jurisdiction" is used in the "Uniform Fire
Code", it shall be held to mean the City of La Quinta.
B. Wherever the term "Corporation Council" is used in the "Uniform
Fire Code", it shall be held to mean the City Attorney for
the City of La Quinta.
C. Wherever the title "Chief of Bureau of Fire Prevention" or
"Chief" is used in the "Uniform Fire Code", it shall be held
to mean the Chief of the Fire Department, serving the City
of La Quints, and such other persons as he shall appoint to
enforce the terms of the "Uniform Fire Code".
8.08.030 Violation Penalty. Any person who violates or fails to comply
with any of the provisions of the "Uniform Fire Code": and this chapter
or who fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds
in violation of any detailed statement or specifications or plans submitted
and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder
from which no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply with such
an order as affirmed or modified after appeal, within the required time,
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is severally for each such violation and noncompliance guilty of a
misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars
or by imprisonment in the Riverside County Jail for not more than six
months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Each person is guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion
thereof during which any violation of any provision of the "Uniform
Fire Code" and this Chapter is committed, continued, or permitted by
such person after notification of the initial violation and shall be
punishable therefore as provided herein.
The application of the penalty provided in this Section shall not be
held to prevent the abatement of prohibited conditions as a public
nuisance as provided by Section 1.01.250 of the La Quinta Municipal
Code.
8.08.040 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Fire Code. The
following portions of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1985", are hereby deleted:
Section 2.302 (Board of Appeals).
8.08.050 Board of Appeals. Section 2.302 (Board of Appeals) of
the "Uniform Fire Code, 1985 Edition", is deleted. Hereinafter
whenever the chief or his duly authorized representative disapproves
an application or refuses to grant a permit or certificate applied
for, or suspends or revokes any permit or certificate issued under.
the "Uniform Fire Code", or when it is claimed that the provisions
of the "Uniform Fire Code", do not apply or that the true intent
and meaning of the "Uniform Fire Code", have been misconstrued
or wrongly interpreted, any persons so aggrieved may appeal the
decision of the Chief, to the City Council of the City of La Quinta.
Any such appeal shall be governed by the provisions of Section
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2.04.100 through 2.04.130 of the City of La Quinta Municipal Code.
8.08.060 Additional Permits Requested. Section 4.101 (Permits
Required) of the "Uniform Fire Code" is amended by adding the
following:
"48. Controlled access devices: To install, use, maintain or
operate any gate, barricade, or other similar device
that is designed to restrict the entry, primarily of
vehicles, onto private property.
49. Aircraft Operations: To take off or land any motorized
type of aircraft at other than an approved flight facility
or for emergency purposes."
8.08.070 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Subsection (d) of Section
10.207 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1985 Edition" is amended by
adding the following:
For the purpose of this section,"All weather driving surfaces"
shall mean a hard surface such as asphalt, concrete, turf
block or other hard surface as approved by the chief or the
fire department.
Section 10.207 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1985 Edition" is amended
by adding the following:
(m) Controlled access. Whenever -access into private property,
other than individual single-family residence, is controlled
through the use of gates, barriers, guard houses or other
similar means, provision shall be made to facilitate access
by fire apparatus in a manner approved by the Fire Chief.
All controlled access devices that are power operated shall
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have a radio controlled override system capable of opening the
gate when activated by a special transmitter, located in emergency
vehicles. Devices shall be equipped to facilitate opening in
the event of a power failure. All controlled access devices
that are not power operated shall be approved by the Fire Chief.
8.08.080 Installation and Maintenance of Fire Protection, Life Safety
Systems and Apppliances. Subsection (C) of Section 10.301 of the
"Uniform Fire Code, 1985 Edition", is amended to read as follows:
(C) Water Supply. In areas of commercial, industrial or multi-
family development, an approved water supply capable of supplying
required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to
all premises upon which buildings are hereafter constructed.
When any portion of the building protected is in excess of 165
feet from an approved water supply on a public street, there
shall be provided, when required by the Chief, on -site fire
hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow.
In areas of new single-family sub -divisions, an approved water
supply capable of supplying required fire flow for fire protection,
shall be provided to all premises; in no case shall the distance
from a single-family residential lot to an approved water supply
on a public street be in excess of 165 feet.
Water supply may consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated
tanks, water mains or other fixed system capable of supplying
the required fire flow. In setting such requirements for fire
flow in connection with new developments involving industrial,
commercial, multi -family or residential sub -divisions, the Chief
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may be guided by the standard published by the Insurance Services
Office, "Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow".
In setting such requirements, the following shall apply:
1. (a) In all single family residential zones, the minimum
fire protection requirements shall be, that the fire flow facility
shall be capable of supplying not less than 1000 gpm for two
hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure. This
portion of this ordinance shall be effective at such time as -
the emergency water lines are installed.
(b) All new subdivisions for single family residential development
shall construct the required fire flow facility. The Chief may
reduce such fire flow requirements on the condition that there
be installed in each dwelling unit an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system meeting the standards prescribed by National
Fire Protection Association Standard 13D on file in the office
of the City Clerk, with any amendments thereto which may have
been adopted by the City.
2. (a) In all multiple family residential zones, the minimum
fire protection requirements shall not be less than 2,500 GPM
for 2 hours duration at 20 PSI residual operating pressure at
any given hydrant.
(b) All developments with five or more units on a legal lot or
parcel of record shall be required to construct the fire flow
facility.
(c) In any subdivision of land in any residential zone where
the potential is for five or more dwelling units, the fire flow
facility shall be constructed as required
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in that zone.
(d) For commercial and industrial buildings, the minimum fire
flow required shall be 3,000 GPM at 20 PSI residual operating
pressure for a 2 hour duration.
The location, number and type of fire hydrants connected to
a water supply capable of delivering the required fire flow
shall be provided on the public street or on the site of the
premises to be protected as required and approved by the Chief.
All hydrants shall be accessible to the fire department apparatus
by roadways meeting the requirements of Section 10.207.
Subsections (f) and (g) are added to Section 10.301 of the "Uniform
Fire Code, 1985 Edition", to read as follows:
(f) Smoke Detectors. Smoke detectors approved by the State
Fire Marshal shall be installed in all existing dwelling units
by January 1, 1989. Dwelling units include, but are not limited
to, single-family dwellings, duplexes, apartments, townhouses,
condominiums, motels, and factory -built housing units.
(g) In new construction of Group Rl and R3 or when alterations,
repairs or additions requiring a permit and having a valuation
in excess of $1,000 occur, or when one or more sleeping rooms
are added or created in existing Group R, Division 3 occupancies,
the entire building shall be provided with smoke detectors
located as required for new Group R, Division 1 or Division
3 occupancies.
The required smoke detectors shall receive their primary power
from the building wiring when such wiring is served from
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a commercial source. Wiring shall be permanent and without
"- a disconnecting switch other than those required for over
current protection. The required smoke detector shall also
be equipped with backup battery system that will allow the
detector to remain operational in the event of a power failure.
The responsibility for compliance with these subsections (f)
and (g) and for maintenance of the smoke detectors shall rest
with the owner of the dwelling(s).
8.08.090 Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems.
Subsection (b) of Section 10.308 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1985
Edition", is amended by adding the following:
An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed
in every building hereafter constructed for Group A, B, E, H, I,
and R1 occupancies where the gross floor area is 5,000 square feet
or more, regardless of stories. Fire resistive walls shall not
be considered for reducing the gross floor area of the building
for the purposes of this code section, nor does this section lessen
a more stringent requirement contained elsewhere in this code.
For the purposes of this Code Section, R1 occupancies, are limited
to hotels, motels, and apartment buildings.
NFPA Standard No. 13D Life Safety System may be installed in Group
R, Division 1 occupancies larger than 5,000 square feet in lieu
of normal commercial NFPA Standard No. 13 Fire Suppression Systems.
For the purpose of this Code Section, Group R, Division 1 occupancies
with 4 or more attached dwelling or guest units shall have an automatic
fire sprinkler system installed. Automatic fire sprinklers shall
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be installed in all building over two stories in height or exceeding
thirty (30) feet in height.
8.08.100 Standpipes. Subsection (b) of Section 10.311 of the
"Uniform Fire Code, 1985 Edition", is amended by adding the following:
(b) Where required. Standpipe systems shall be provided
as set forth in Table No. 10.311. Such standpipe systems
shall be provided with fire department inlet connections
at accessible locations adjacent to usable stairs, but in
no case shall the distance from the curb line to fire department
standpipe connection exceed forty (40) feet.
Subsection (f) is added to Section 10.311 of the "Uniform Fire
Code, 1985 Edition", to read as follows:
(f) Replacement. Occupancies having an existing wet standpipe
system which has been determined by the Chief to need replacement,
shall be required to replace the hose and nozzle appliances
with lined hose tested to 300 PSI and variable fog nozzle.
8.08.110 Exit Obstruction. Subsection (f) is added to Section
12.103 of the "Uniform Fire Code, 1985 Edition", to read as follows:
(f) Windows of Sleeping Rooms. Any bars, grates or other
obstructions across the opening of any window of any sleeping
room of any building shall be so constructed that they may
be readily opened so as to allow an occupant to use the window
to -as a means of escape from a fire originating within the building.
8.08.120 Multi -Plug Adaptors. Section 85..07 of the "Uniform
Fire Code, 1985 Edition", is amended to read as follows:
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The use of multiplug adaptors such as multi -plug extension
cords, cube adaptors, strip plugs or any other device that
does not comply with this code or the electrical code is
prohibited. U.L. approved multi -adaptor outlet boxes which
are enclosed in cases and have a build -in 15 ampere circuit
breaker may be utilized, provided the other provisions of
the Section are met.
8.08.130 Buildings Under Construction. Subsection (d) of Section
87.103 is amended to read as follows:
3. Where required. Every building three (3) stories or
more in height shall be provided with not less than one standpipe
for use during construction. Such standpipe shall be provided
with fire department hose connections at accessible locations
adjacent to usable stairs and the standpipe outlets shall
be located adjacent to such usable stairs. Such standpipe
systems shall be extended as construction progresses to within
one floor of the highest point of construction having secured
decking or flooring.
In each floor there shall be provided a 2 1/2 inch valved
outlet for fire department use. Where construction height
requires installation of a Class III standpipe, fire pumps,
and water main connections shall be provided to serve the
standpipe.
Subsection (d) of Section 87.103 is amended by adding the following:
5. First Aid Suppression. Every building less than three
(3) stories in height shall have domestic water supply
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available on site and garden hose installed which will reach
all portions of the combustible construction areas, the purpose
of which is to provide "first aid" fire suppression.
SECTION 3. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, or improve, remove convert, or demolish, equip, or cause or permit
the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions
of this Ordinance. Any person, firm, or corporation violating, or failing
to comply with, any of the provisions of such Ordinance or Code shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof
during which any violation of any of the provision of such Code is committed,
continued, or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such
person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment
for not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment. The
application of the penalty provided in this section shall not be held to
prevent the abatement of prohibited conditions as a public nuisance as provided
by Section 1.01.250 of the La Quinta Municipal Code.
SECTION 4. VALIDITY. If any section, subsection,-Clause,"ox-phrase.-of
this Ordinance, or of any code adopted thereby 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 or of any
code adopted thereby. The City Council hereby declares that it Would have
11 passed this Ordinance and each section or subsection, sentence, clause and
phrase thereof, and of each code adopted hereby irrespective of the clauses
or phrases being declared invalid.
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I- SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force
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and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 6. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage
of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places
designated by resolution of the City Council; shall certify to the adoption
and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this Ordinance and it's certification
together with proof of posting, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of
this City.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced after reading of the title,
before the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, at a regular
meeting of the City Council, and thereafter, following the public hearing
pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.3, the foregoing Ordinance
was finally adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on 17th day
of November , 1987, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTE
CITY CLERYK
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MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATT(ry NEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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CITY MANAGER
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, do
hereby certify the foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of
Ordinance No. 115 adopted by the La Quinta City Council in a regular
meeting on November 17, 1987 and that Ordinance No. 115 was posted
in at least three public places specified for such posting by the
City Council.
City of La Quinta, California