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EFFECTIVE DATE ORDINANCE NO. 2705 N.C.S.
OF ORDINANCE
December 16, 2019
Introduced by Seconded by
Mike Healy Teresa Barrett
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, INCLUDING: PART 1, 2019
CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; PART 2, 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; PART 2.5 CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE; PART 3, 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; PART 4 2019 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE; PART 5 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; PART 6, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE;
PART 8, 2019 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; PART 10, 2019 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING
CODE; PART 11 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND PART 12, 2019
CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND
REVISING SECTION 17.24 OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA MUNICIPAL CODE
18 WHEREAS, every three years, the City of Petaluma adopts local amendments to the State
19 Building, Residential, and Fire Codes, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7;
20 and
21 WHEREAS, due to the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff and the Kincade Fire occurring in
22 October 2019, and those events' impacts on Sonoma County generally and the City of Petaluma
23 specifically, adoption of these local updates was delayed; and
24 WHEREAS, due to that delay, there is insufficient time to adopt the local amendments as a
25 regular ordinance, requiring the City of Petaluma to adopt them as an urgency ordinance; and
26 WHEREAS, without this urgency ordinance, the state code would become the default, which
27 would not include important, relevant updates specific to the City of Petaluma; and
28 WHEREAS, for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, this
29 ordinance is being presented as an urgency ordinance and shall take effect immediately in
30 accordance with Gov. Code, § 36937.
31 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS FOLLOWS:
32 SECTION 1: REPEAL OF OLD BUILDING CODES
33 Sections 17.04.010, and .020 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, entitled "Uniform Codes for
34 Construction and Regulation of Buildings and Structures" are hereby repealed in their entireties.
35 SECTION 2: FINDINGS
36 The City Council of the City of Petaluma finds that in order to best protect the health, safety
37 and welfare of the citizens of the City of Petaluma, the standards of building within the City
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1 must conform with state law except where local climatic, geological, and topographic
2 conditions warrant more restrictive regulations. Therefore, the City Council should adopt the
3 current state building codes, contained in California Building Standards Code Title 24, and
4 other state codes governing the construction and regulation of buildings and structures with
5 the modifications and amendments contained herein.
6 Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, the City Council makes the
7 factual findings set forth in "Exhibit A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
8 and finds that the amendments made in this ordinance to the California Building Standards
9 Code Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 and the 2019 International Property Maintenance
10 Code are reasonably necessary because of the local climatic, geological or topographical
11 conditions described in Exhibit A.
12 SECTION 3: CURRENT BUILDING CODES ADOPTED
13 Chapter 17.04 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, entitled "California Codes based on
14 International Codes for Construction and Regulation of Buildings and Structures" is hereby
15 added to read as follows:
16 Chapter 17.04 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, entitled "California Codes based on International
17 Codes for Construction and Regulation of Buildings and Structures" is hereby added to read as follows:
18 17.04.010: Adoption of California Codes based on International Codes
19 Pursuant to Section 50022.2 of the California Government Code, the following codes are adopted by
20 reference, including the amendments listed in this chapter which are made pursuant to the findings
21 of fact set forth in the adopting ordinance.
22 A. Part 1-2019 California Administrative Code;
23 B. Part 2-2019 California Building Code based on the 2018 International Building Code, including
24 Chapters 31 B (Public Swimming Pools), 33 (Safeguards During Construction), ---Appendix
25 C (Group U -Agricultural Buildings), Appendix I (Patio Covers) and Appendix J Gradin in their
26 entirety except as amended in Section 17.04.020;
27 C. Part 2.5— 2019 California Residential Code based on the 2018 International Residential Code
28 including Appendix H (Patio Covers), Appendix J (Existing Buildings and Structures),
29 Appendix K (Sound Transmission), Appendix O (Automatic Vehicular Gates), Appendix Q (Tiny
30 Houses), Appendix R(light Straw -Clay Construction), Appendix S (Strawbale Construction).
31 Appendix V (Swimming Pool Safety Act) and Appendix X (Emergency Housing) in their entirety
32 except as amended in 17.04.020;
33 D. Part 3-2019 California Electrical Code based on the 2017 National Electrical Code;
34 E. Part 4-2019 California Mechanical Code based on the 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code
35 including Sections 101.0 through 118.1 of Chapter 1 inclusively (Administration);
36 F. Part 5-2019 California Plumbing Code based on the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code
37 including Sections 101.1 through 103.1 of Chapter 1 inclusively (Administration);
38 G. Part 6-2019 California Energy Code;
39 H. Part 8-2019 California Historical Building Code;
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1 I. Part 10-2019 California Existing Building Code based on the 2018 International Existing
2 Building Code;
3 J. Part 11-2019 California Green Building Standards Code at the Mandatory Level for all
4 Additions and Alterations and at the Tier Two level for all Wholly New Construction. For new all -
5 electric construction, Tier 1 is required. with the exception of Appendix A4 Divisions A4.2 Energy
6 Efficiency and Appendix A5 Division A5.2 Energy Efficiency both of which are not adopted;
7 K. Part 12-2019 California Referenced Standards Code;
8 L. 2018 International Property Maintenance Code;
9 All references to permit fees in the codes to be adopted by reference will be deleted pursuant to the
10 ordinance prepared for this year's triennial building standards code adoption. Instead, the permit fees
11 applicable in Petaluma will be fixed by the fee schedules adopted by the city council via resolution.
12 17.04.020 Amendments Made in California Building Codes Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12
13 and the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
14 Part 2 of the 2019 California Building Standards Code, California Building Code, as adopted in section
15 17.04.010, is hereby amended to include the following additions, amendments and deletions:
16 California Building Code
17 Section 105.2 (1) is hereby amended to read as follows:
18 105.2 (1): One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and
19 similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than one hundred twenty square feet (120' sq.) (11
20 m2), there are no wall finishes such as, but not limited to, gypsum wallboard, plaster, stucco, or
21 paneling placed on any interior surface of any wall and/or partition, and no electrical, mechanical
22 or plumbing systems are contained within the structure.
23 Section 115 is hereby amended to read as follows:
24 115: Stop Work Orders
25 115.1 Authority. Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed
26 in a manner that is contrary to the provisions of this code, without a permit, beyond the scope of the
27 issued permit, in violation of the Petaluma Municipal Code or Zoning Ordinance, or dangerous or
28 unsafe, the building official is authorized to issue a stop work order.
29 115.2 Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be posted in a visible location near
30 the location where the work is being conducted. If the owner or owner's agent is not on site at the
31 time of posting, a notice advising the reasons for the stop work order issuance shall be hand delivered
32 or mailed first-class to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's agent, or to the person
33 doing the work. Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop
34 work order shall state the reason for the order, the conditions under which the cited work will be
35 permitted to resume, and the name and contact information of the official or agency issuing the
36 order.
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1 115.3 Unlawful Continuance. Any person who continues to engage in any work after having been
2 served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a
3 violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
4 115.4 Removal of Posted Stop Work Order. Any person who removes a posted stop work order without
5 written consent of the Building Official shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
6 115.5 Response Required. Violators receiving a stop work order are required to respond to the Building
7 Division within two (2) business days of the issued notice to receive instructions on how to rescind the
8 order.
9 115.6 Permit Application Required. A building permit application with construction or demolition plans
10 and supporting (structural calculations, energy calculations, handicapped access) documents must
11 be submitted for approval within fifteen (15) working days following response to the Building Division.
12 Plans will be reviewed, and correction letters issued or permit application approved within fifteen (15)
13 working days of receipt by the Building Division. A response to any correction letter must be submitted
14 within fifteen (15) working days of the date of the correction letter. Five working days will be required
15 to review this second submission and a permit approved for issuance. Permits ready for issuance must
16 be issued within 5 working days thereafter. All construction must be inspected as work progresses and
17 signed off by all (affected) departments within 60 days of building permit issuance.
18 115.7—Fee. An additional fee of five times the permit fee shall be added to each permit subject to a
19 stop work order.
20 No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, repair or move any fences or walls as
21 required in this chapter without first obtaining a permit for such action from the building official.
22 To obtain the permit, the applicant shall file an application in writing on a form furnished for that
23 purpose by the building department. The fees for such permit shall be paid to the building
24 official. (Ord. 901 NCS §2: prior code §29.6.)
25 Chapter 2 - Definitions
26 Section 202 is amended to amend and add the following:
27 Nuisance Alarm. An unwarranted alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper
28 installation or lack of proper maintenance, system servicing testing, construction activities, ordinary
29 household activities, false alarm, other cause when no such danger exists, or an alarm activated by
30 a cause that cannot be determined.
31 Substantial Improvement. Any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, alteration, addition or other
32 improvement of a building or structure that meet any of the following:
33 1. An existing building or structure not classified as Group R-3 occupancy, which undergoes
34 any addition of floor area that is equal to or exceeds 10 percent of the existing gross floor
35 area.
36 2. An existing Group R-3 building or structure, which undergoes any addition of floor area that
37 is equal to or exceeds 50 percent of the existing gross floor area.
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1 3. An existing building or structure, which undergoes any alteration of floor area that is equal
2 to or exceeds 50 percent of the existing gross floor area.
3 4. A building or structure, which undergoes any combination of repair, reconstruction,
4 rehabilitation, alteration, addition or other improvement that is equal to or exceeds 50
5 percent of the existing gross floor area.
6 5. If in the determination of the building official the structure has sustained substantial
7 damage, any repairs are considered substantial improvement regardless of the actual
8 repair work performed.
9 Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area (WUI). [SFM] (See California Fire Code Section 4902 and Chapter
10 7A, Section 702A of this code for defined term.)
11 Chapter 3 - Occupancy Classification
12 Section 306.2 is amended to add to the list of Moderate -hazard factory industrial groups the
13 following:
14 306.2 Moderate -hazard factory industrial, Group F-1.
15 Agricultural crop production including cultivation, drying, processing and/or storage
16 Chapter 5 - Fire Service Features
17 Section 505.1 is amended to read as follows:
18 505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved illuminated
19 or other approved means of address identification. The address identification shall be legible and
20 placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification
21 characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or
22 alphabetic letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Character size and stroke shall be in
23 accordance with Section 505.1.1 through 505.1.2. Where required by the fire code official, address
24 identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response in
25 accordance with this code and Section 505.1.3. Where access is by means of a private road and
26 the building cannot be viewed from the public way or when determined by the fire code official, a
27 monument, pole, or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address
28 identification shall be maintained.
29 Section 505.1.1 is added to read as follows:
30 505.1.1 One and Two -Family Dwellings. Numbers for one and two-family dwellings shall be not less
31 than four inches (4") (101.6 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches (12.7 mm).
32 Section 505.1.2 is added to read as follows:
33 505.1.2 Numbers for Other Than One- and Two -Family Dwellings. Each address identification
34 character shall not be less than twelve inches (12") high with a minimum stroke width of one inch
35 (1"). Suite and unit directional numbers shall be not less than six inches (6") in height with a minimum
36 stroke width of three-quarter inch (0.75"). Individual unit numbers shall not be less than four inches
37 (4") in height with a minimum stroke width of one-half inch (1 /2").
38 Section 505.1.3 is added to read as follows:
39 505.1.3 Complex Directory. Where two (2) or more buildings cannot be viewed from the public way
40 or when determined by the Fire Code Official, an approved illuminated complex directory,
41 monument pole, or other approved
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I Chapter 7 - Fire Resistance -Rated Construction
2 Section 706 is added to read as follows:
3 706 Repair of Breaches of Non -Rated Walls/Ceilings in Fire Zone 1. Breaches, openings, holes or other
4 broken wall and ceiling areas in buildings in Fire Zone 1 (generally defined as the Downtown Business
5 District) as defined in Section 17.22 of the Petaluma Municipal Code shall be repaired, restored or
6 replaced when damaged, altered, breached, penetrated, removed or improperly installed.
7 Openings/breaches can be repaired with like material such as lath and plaster, sheetrock, plywood
8 or other reasonable barrier. The intent of this Section is to close openings/breaches to limit the
9 spread of fire and products of combustion in the downtown business district buildings.
10 Chapter 9 - Fire Protection And Life Safety Systems
11 901.7.6.1 is added to read as follows:
12 901.7.6.1 Problematic and Unreliable Fire Alarms. The Fire Code Official may determine a fire alarm
13 to be unreliable upon receipt of three (3) nuisance alarms within a twelve-month period. Upon
14 making such a finding, the Fire Code Official may order the following:
15 (a) For any nuisance alarm where the system is not restored, the system owner must provide Fire
16 Watch Personnel in accordance with 403.12 or take such other measures as the Fire Code Official
17 deems appropriate. Such measures shall remain in place until a fire department approved fire alarm
18 maintenance firm certifies in writing to the Fire Code Official that the alarm system has been
19 restored to a reliable condition. The Fire Code Official may require such tests as he/she deems
20 necessary to demonstrate the adequacy of the system.
21 (b) Require the owner to pay mitigation fees pursuant to the City of Petaluma fee schedule.
22 902.1 Definitions.
23 Section 902.1 is amended to add the following:
24 Substantial Improvement
25 Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows:
26 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be
27 provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.20. Approved automatic
28 sprinkler systems in existing buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in
29 Section 903.6.
30 Exceptions:
31 1. Agricultural buildings as approved by the fire code official.
32 2. Detached accessory structures to Group R-3 not classified as a dwelling unit and not
33 exceeding 1,000 square feet -in gross floor area located at least 50 feet from applicable
34 building.
35 3. Detached non-combustible motor vehicle fuel dispensing canopies.
36 4. Detached Group U Occupancies not greater than 1,000 square feet.
37 5. Special occupancy aircraft hangar shade structures as approved by the fire code official,
38 unless required in NFPA 409.
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903.2.1 Group A.
Section 903.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a
Group A occupancy.
903.2.1.1 through 903.2.1.5.
Section 903.2.1.1 through 903.2.1.5 are deleted.
903.2.1.6 Assembly occupancies on roofs.
Section 903.2.1.6 is amended to read as follows, with deletion of the exception:
903.2.1.6 Assembly occupancies on roofs. Where an occupied roof has an assembly occupancy
an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the building in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
903.2.1.7 Multiple fire areas.
Section 903.2.1.7 is deleted.
903.2.2 Ambulatory care facilities.
Section 903.2.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.2 Ambulatory care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings containing an ambulatory care facility.
903.2.3 Group E.
Section 903.2.3 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing
Group E occupancies. For public school state -funded construction projects or for public school
campuses, Kindergarten through 12th grade, see Section 903.2.19 through 903.2.20.
903.2.4 Group F.
Section 903.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.4 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a
Group F occupancy.
903.2.4.1 Woodworking operations.
Section 903.2.4.1 is deleted.
903.2.5.1 Group H.
Section 903.2.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.5.1 Group H. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings containing
Group H occupancies.
903.2.6.1 Group 1-2
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1 Section 903.2.6.1 is deleted.
2 903.2.6.2 Group 1-3
3 Section 903.2.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
4 903.2.6.2 Group 1-3. Every building where inmates or persons are in custody or restrained shall be
5 protected by an automatic sprinkler system conforming to NFPA 13. The main sprinkler control valve
6 or valves and all other control valves in the system shall be locked in the open position and
7 electronically supervised so that at least an audible and visible alarm will sound at a constantly
8 attended location when valves are closed. The sprinkler branch piping serving cells may be
9 embedded in the concrete construction.
10 903.2.7 Group M.
11 Section 903.2.7 is amended to read as follows:
12 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a
13 Group M occupancy where the gross floor area exceeds 500 square feet.
14 903.2.8.1 Group R-3.
15 Section 903.2.8.1 is amended to read as follows:
16 903.2.8.1 Group R-3. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3
17 shall be permitted in Group R-3 occupancies and shall be provided throughout all one- and two -
18 family dwellings regardless of square footage in accordance with the -California Residential Code.
19 An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all mobile homes, manufactured homes and multi -
20 family manufactured homes with two or more dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the
21 California Code of Regulations.
22 903.2.9 Group S.
23 Section 903.2.9 is amended to read as follows:
24 903.2.9 Group S. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a
25 Group S occupancy.
26 903.2.9.1 through 903.2.9.2.
27 Section 903.2.9.1 through 903.2.9.2 is deleted.
28 903.2.10 Group B.
29 Section 903.2.10 is amended to read as follows:
30 903.2.10 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing
31 a Group B occupancy where the gross floor area exceeds 500 square feet.
32 903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garage.
33 Section 903.2.10.1 is deleted.
34 903.2.11 Specific buildings areas and hazards.
35 Section 903.2.11 is amended to read as follows:
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1 903.2.11 Specific buildings areas and hazards. In all occupancies other than detached Group U
2 occupancies not greater than 1,000 square feet, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed for
3 building design or hazard -in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.8.
4 903.2.11.3 exception #1 & #2 deleted.
5 Section 903.2.11.3 exceptions #1 & #2 are deleted.
6 903.2.11.7 High -piled storage.
7 Section 903.2.11.7 is added to read as follows:
8 903.2.11.7 High -piled storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
9 containing high -pile combustible storage.
10 903.2.11.8 Undetermined use design
11 Section 903.2.11.8 is added to read as follows:
12 903.2.11.8 Undetermined use design. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in buildings or structures of
13 undetermined use shall be designed and installed to have a minimum density of .33 gallons per
14 minute per square foot over a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet.
15 903.2.18 Group U private garages and carports accessory to Group R-3 occupancies.
16 Section 903.2.18 is amended to read with the exception being deleted:
17 903.2.18 Group U private garages and carports accessory to Group R-3 occupancies. Carports with
18 habitable space above and attached garages, accessory to Group R-3 occupancies, shall be
19 protected by residential fire sprinklers in accordance with this section. Residential fire sprinklers shall
20 be connected to, and installed in accordance with, an automatic residential fire sprinkler system
21 that complies with R313 of The California Residential Code or with NFPA 13D. Fire sprinklers shall be
22 residential sprinklers or quick -response sprinklers, designed to provide a minimum density of 0.05
23 gpm/ft2 over the most hydraulically demanding area of the structure, but not to exceed two
24 sprinklers for hydraulic calculations purposes. Garage doors shall not be considered obstructions
25 with respect to sprinkler placement.
26 Section 903.3 is amended as follows:
27 903.3 Installation Requirements. Sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with
28 NFPA-13, NFPA-13R (if approved by the Fire Code Official) and NFPA-13D. Pursuant to Section
29 102.7.1 and Section 105.1.4, the Fire Code Official may require additional sprinkler coverage to
30 mitigate certain conditions such as access or water supply issues.
31 Section 903.3.1 is amended to read:
32 903.3.1 Design Criteria. Fire sprinkler systems installed in buildings of undetermined use shall be
33 designed and installed to have a design density of .33 gallons per minute per square foot over a
34 minimum design area of three thousand square feet (3,000' sq.). Where a subsequent occupancy
35 change requires a system with greater capacity, it shall be the building owners' responsibility to
36 upgrade the system to the required density and meet any additional requirements of the Fire Code
37 at the time of such change.
38 Section 903.3.7 is amended to read as follows:
39 903.3.7 Fire Department Connections. The location of fire department connections (FDCs) shall be
40 within fifty feet (50') of a fire hydrant or as approved by the Fire Code Official. Approved locking
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1 caps shall be provided on any existing FDCs found to be vandalized and on new FDCs when
2 determined by the Fire Code Official to be necessary because of site specific conditions or hazards.
3 Section 903.3.9 is amended to read as follows:
4 903.3.9 Floor control valve. Floor control valve and waterflow detection assemblies shall be installed
5 at each floor where any of the following occur:
6 1. Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet above the
7 lowest level of fire department access.
8 2. Buildings that are three or more stories in height.
9 3. Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department access.
10 Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies floor control valves and waterflow detection
11 assemblies shall not be required
12 903.4 Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarms. Except for Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, all valves
13 controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels,
14 temperatures, critical air pressure and water flow switches shall be electronically supervised. Valves
15 when used for standpipes are excluded from this provision unless required by the Fire Code Official.
16 Section 903.4.2 is amended to read as follows:
17 903.4.2 Alarms. One (1) exterior approved audible device shall be connected to every automatic
18 fire sprinkler system in an approved location. The Fire Code Official may require one (1) exterior
19 audible and visual device connected to an automatic fire sprinkler system in an approved location
20 based on site specific conditions. Such sprinkler water flow alarm devices shall be activated by
21 water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the
22 system. Where a building fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic fire sprinkler
23 system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
24 903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures.
25 Section 903.6 is amended to read as follows:
26 903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
27 provided throughout existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11 and as required
28 in this section.
29 Exception: Alterations made solely for the purpose of providing barrier removal pursuant to the
30 requirements of the American Disabilities Act (ADA) as contained in exception #4 of Section CBC
31 11 B-204.2,
32 903.6.1 Buildings that undergo a substantial improvement.
33 903.6.2 Changes of Occupancy. When any change of occupancy occurs where the proposed new
34 occupancy classification is more hazardous based on fire and life safety risks as determined by the
35 Fire Code Official including, but not limited to, the conversion of residential buildings to
36 condominiums, the building shall meet the fire sprinkler requirements for a newly constructed
37 building.
38 903.6.3 Residential Conversions. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in all single-family dwellings
39 that are converted to duplexes and/or multi -family dwellings, bed and breakfasts, inns, lodging
40 houses or similar uses. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in all conversions of a detached garage
41 into living space or sleeping space.
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1 903.6.4 Elevation of Existing Buildings. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed
2 throughout all existing buildings when the building is elevated to three (3) or more stories or more
3 than thirty-five feet (35) in height, from grade to the exposed roof.
4 Exceptions: An automatic fire -extinguishing system need not be provided when the area above
5 thirty-five feet (35') is provided for aesthetic purposes only and is a non -habitable space.
6 903.6.5 Installation of Automatic Fire Sprinklers in Pre -Existing Buildings (Historic Downtown Business
7 District).
8 1. Geographic Boundary - Historic Downtown Business District: For the purposes of this section, the
9 Historic Downtown Business District shall include all buildings located inside the geographic area
10 generally formed by Kentucky Street to the west, Washington Street to the north, the Petaluma River
11 to the east and B Street to the south. Also included in this section is 201 Washington Street (Phoenix
12 Theater) and 132 Keller Street, as more particularly described in Figure 1003.2.12.
13
14 2. Installation Requirements: An automatic sprinkler system conforming to the Standard for the
15 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA-13) shall be installed in all existing buildings in the Historic
16 Downtown Business District in accordance with the following criteria:
17 2.1. Kentucky Street and Western Avenue:
18 2.1.1. In any building wherein a change of occupancy occurs.
19 2.1.2. In any building or occupancy where the square footage of the building or occupancy is
20 increased or alterations to the structure are made pursuant to Section 903.6 of this Ordinance.
21 2.1.3. All buildings with basements or space below street grade used for storage, business or public
22 use shall have automatic fire sprinklers installed within the basements or the below street grade
23 areas no later than December 31, 2010.
24 2.1.4. All buildings not meeting the criteria of 2. 1.1 or 2.1.2 above shall have automatic fire sprinklers
25 installed throughout the structure, including all public, private, storage and/or concealed spaces, as
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1 defined by the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA-13) by no later than
2 December 31, 2016.
3 2.2. Petaluma Boulevard North: An appropriately sized water main and laterals were installed by the
4 City of Petaluma on August 9, 2017. Automatic fire sprinkler requirements became effective and are
5 required to be installed by the dates listed in the sections below. Notice has been sent by the City
6 of such installation requirement, an automatic sprinkler system conforming to the Standard for the
7 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA-13) shall be installed according to the following criteria:
8 2.2.1. In any building wherein a change of occupancy occurs.
9 2.2.2. In any building or occupancy where the square footage of the building or occupancy is
10 increased or alterations to the structure are made pursuant to Section 903.6 of this Ordinance.
11 2.2.3. All buildings with basements or space below street grade used for storage, business or public
12 use shall have automatic fire sprinklers installed within the basements or the below street grade
13 areas, no later than December 31, 2023.
14 2.2.4. All buildings not meeting the criteria of 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 above shall have automatic fire sprinklers
15 installed throughout the structure, including all public, private, storage and/or concealed spaces, as
16 defined by the Standard for the Installation of Sprinklers (NFPA-13), no later than December 31, 2029.
17 2.3. Property Owner's Responsibility for System Installation:
18 2.3.1. The Property Owner shall be responsible for installation of the lateral service from the curb line
19 into the building. This also includes isolation, check or other valves or devices, as applicable.
20 2.3.2. The Property Owner shall be responsible for the installation of the automatic fire sprinkler
21 system according to the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA-13).
22 2.4. Plans and Specifications: Plans and Calculations (NFPA-13, Chapter 8) for the service lateral and
23 fire sprinkler system shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to
24 installation of equipment and materials.
25 2.4.1. For the Kentucky Street installations that are required on or before December 31, 2010 or
26 December 31, 2016, all Plans and Calculations for service lateral and sprinkler systems shall be
27 submitted no later than June 30, 2010 or June 30, 2016 respectively, with installation and approval of
28 work to occur prior to December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2016 respectively.
29 2.4.2. For Petaluma Boulevard North installations that are required on or before December 31, 2023
30 or December 31, 2029 all Plans and Calculations for service lateral and sprinkler systems shall be
31 submitted no later than June 30, 2023 or June 30, 2029 respectively, with installation and approval of
32 work to occur prior to December 31, 2023 or December 31, 2029 respectively.
33 Section 905.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
34 905.3.1 Building Height. Class I standpipes shall be installed in buildings three stories or over in height
35 and/or if, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, a hazard or condition exists in which the installation of
36 standpipes would improve firefighting operations. Standpipes will be provided with approved outlets
37 provided on each floor level, including the roof when roof access is provided.
38 Section 905.9: exception 2 is deleted.
39 Section 907.8.5.1 is added to read as follows:
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1 907.8.5.1 Fire Alarm Service Stickers/Tags. Upon completion of each annual fire alarm service, the
2 fire alarm contractor providing the service shall affix a sticker or tag to the main fire alarm panel
3 which indicates the name of the fire alarm company and the date of the service.
4 Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies And Rooftop Structures
5 Section 1505.1 is amended to read as follows:
6 1505.1 General. Roof assemblies shall be minimum Class A roof assemblies. Class A roof
7 assemblies and roof coverings required to be listed by this section shall be tested in
8 accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790. In addition, fire -retardant -treated wood roof
9 coverings shall be tested in accordance with in accordance with ASTM D2898.
10 Exception: Skylights and sloped glazing that comply with Chapter 24 or Section 2610.
11 Table 1505.1 is deleted.
12 Section 1505.1.1 is amended to read as follows, with the exception deleted:
13 1505.1.1 Roof coverings within very -high fire hazard severity zones, state responsibility areas and all
14 other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the
15 total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new
16 structure and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every
17 existing structure, shall be fire -retardant covering that is at least Class A.
18 Sections 1505.1.2 and 1505.1.3 are deleted.
19 Sections 1505.3 and 1505.5 are deleted.
20 Section 1505.6 is amended to add the following exception:
21 Exception: Fire -retardant -treated wood shingles and shakes are prohibited in wildland-urban
22 interface areas.
23 Table 1505.7 is amended to add the following exception:
24 Exception: Fire -retardant -treated wood shingles and shakes are prohibited in wildland-urban
25 interface areas.
26 Chapter 35 - Referenced Standards
27 Chapter 35 is amended as follows:
28 NFPA 13-16: Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems as amended"
29 **NFPA 13, additional amended sections as follows:
30 Revise Section 25.5.1 as follows:
31 25.5.1 The installing contractor shall identify a hydraulically designed sprinkler system with
32 permanently raised, stamped or etched marked weatherproof metal or ridged plastic sign secured
33 with corrosion resistant wire, chain, or other approved means. Such signs shall be placed at the
34 alarm valve, dry pipe valve, preaction valve, or deluge valve supplying the corresponding
35 hydraulically designed area. Pipe schedule systems shall be provided with a sign indicating that the
36 system was designed and installed as a pipe schedule system and the hazard classifications)
37 included in the design.
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1 Chapter 80, NFPA, 13D-16 is amended as follows:
2 NFPA 13D-16 - Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two -Family Dwellings and
3 Manufactured Homes NFPA 13D, Amended additional Sections as follows:
4 Revise Section 5.1.1.2 to read as follows:
5 NFPA 13D.5.1.1.2. A supply of at least three sprinklers shall be maintained on the premises so that any
6 sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.
7 Add Section 5.1.1.2.1 as follows:
8 NFPA 13D.5.1.1.2.1. The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the
9 sprinklers in the property. The stock sprinklers shall include not less than one sprinkler of all types and
10 ratings installed.
11 Add Section 5.1.1.2.2 as follows:
12 NFPA 13D.5.1.1.2.2. The sprinklers shall be kept in a mounted and accessible cabinet located where
13 the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed the maximum ceiling
14 temperatures specified in Table 5.1.1.6.1 for each of the sprinklers within the cabinet.
15 Add Section 5.1.1.2.3 as follows:
16 NFPA 13D.5.1.1.2.3. One sprinkler wrench as specified by the sprinkler manufacture shall be provided
17 in the cabinet for each type of sprinkler installed to be used for the removal and installation of
18 sprinklers in the system.
19 NFPA 13D 6.2.1
20 Revise Section 6.2.1 as follows:
21 6.2.1 Where a pump is the source of pressure for the water supply for a fire sprinkler system but is not
22 a portion of the domestic water system, the following shall be met:
23 (1) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a flow of
24 water equal to the smallest sprinkler K -factor on the system.
25 (2) Pump motors using ac power shall be rated for 240 V and wired in accordance with
26 the NEC (NFPA 70).
27 (3) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved.
28 (4) The pump shall be located not less than 1 '/2 inch off the floor.
29 (5) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or
30 shelter.
31 NFPA 13D 6.2.2
32 Revise Section 6.2.2 as follows:
33 6.2.2 Where a well, pump, tank or combination thereof is the source of supply for a fire sprinkler
34 system, the configuration for the system shall be one of the following:
35 (1) The water supply shall serve both domestic and fire sprinkler systems.
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1 (a) A test connection shall be provided downstream offhe pump that creates a
2 flow of water equal to the smallest sprinkler on the system. The connection shall
3 return water to the tank.
4
(b)
Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved.
5
(c)
A method for refilling the tank shall be piped to the tank.
6
(d)
A method of seeing the water level in the tank shall be provided without having
7
17
to open the tank.
8
(e)
The pump shall be located not less than 1 '/2 inch off the floor.
9
(f)
Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or
10
shelter.
11 (2) A stand-alone fire sprinkler system is permitted if the following conditions are met:
12
(a) The pump shall be connected to a 220 -volt circuit breaker shared with a
13
common household appliance (e.g., range, oven, dryer), or have a power
14
failure alarm installed acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction that
15
provides an audible and visual signal within the residence at an approved
16
location. The alarm and components shall be listed by an approved agency.
17
(b) The pump shall be a stainless steel 240 -volt pump,
18
(c) A valve shall be provided to exercise the pump. The discharge of the exercise
19
valve shall drain to the tank, and
20 (d) A sign shall be provided stating: "Valve must be opened monthly for 5 minutes."
21 (e) A means for automatically refilling the tank level, so that the tank capacity will
22 meet the required water supply duration in minutes, shall be provided.
23 (f) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a
24 flow of water equal to the smallest sprinkler on the system. The connection shall
25 return water to the tank.
26
(g) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved.
27
(h) A method for refilling the tank shall be piped to the tank.
28
(i) A method of seeing the water level in the tank shall be provided without having
29
to open the tank.
30
(j) The pump shall be located not less than 1 '/2 inch off the floor.
31
(k) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or
32
shelter.
33 Revise Section 7.6 to read as follows:
34 NFPA.13D.7.6 A local water flow alarm shall be provided on all sprinkler systems on the exterior of the
35 home within 10 feet of the riser location, or as approved by the fire code official.
36 Revise Section 8.3.4 to read as follows:
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1 NFPA. 1313.8.3.4 Sprinklers shall not be required in detached garages, open attached porches,
2 detached carports with no habitable space above, and similar structures unless otherwise required
3 by the California Building, Residential or Fire Codes.
4 Add Section 8.3.5.2 to read as follows:
5 NFPA. 13D.8.3.5.2 At least one quick -response intermediate temperature residential sprinkler shall be
6 installed above attic access openings.
7 NFPA 1311-16 - Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and
8 including Four Stories in Height
9 NFPA 13R, Amended additional Sections as follows:
10 NFPA 13R-16 6.6.6.1
11 Add Section 6.6.6.1 as follows:
12 6.6.6.1 At least one quick -response intermediate temperature residential sprinkler shall be installed
13 within 5 feet and above attic access openings.
14 NFPA.72-16 - National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
15 NFPA 72, Amended additional Sections as follows:
16 NFPA 72-7.5.6.1
17 Revise Section 7.5.6.1 as follows:
18 7.5.6.1 The record of completion shall be documented in accordance with 7.5.6 using the record of
19 completion forms, Figure 7.8.2(a) through Figure 7.8.2(f).
20 NFPA 72-7.6.6
21 Revise Section 7.6.6 as follows:
22 7.6.6 The record of all inspection, testing and maintenance as required by 14.6.2.4 shall be
23 documented using the record of inspection and testing forms, Figure 7.8.2(g) through Figure 7.8.2(1).
24 NFPA 72 14.7
25 Add Section 14.7 as follows:
26 14.7 Labels and Tags.
27 14.7.1 Labels or tags shall be used on fire alarm systems and shall be placed on the outside of the
28 fire alarm control unit.
29 14.7.2 Tags shall be of the hanging or self-adhesive type used on fire alarm systems.
30 14.7.3 The following information shall be printed on the labels and tags approved by the fire code
31 official:
32 1. The words "DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL"
33 2. Concern Name/Company Name
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1 3. Concern Physical Address
2 4. Concern Phone Number
3 5. License Number (State of California Contractor State License Board License)
4 6. Date of service or testing and maintenance
5 7. Space or line for signature of person performing or supervising the servicing shall be placed
6 on the tag or label
7 14.7.4 When service or testing and maintenance is performed, the initial date of service or testing
8 and maintenance, the printed name and signature of the person performing or supervising the
9 service shall be placed on the tag or label.
10 14.7.5 No person shall remove a tag or label from or place a tag or label on a fire alarm system
11 except when servicing or testing and maintenance is performed.
12 14.7.6 No person shall deface, modify, or alter any tag or label attached to or required to be
13 attached to any fire alarm system.
14 14.7.7 The Label or tag conforming to this section shall be securely attached to each fire alarm
15 system at the time of servicing or testing and maintenance.
16 14.7.8 The label or tag approved by the fire code official shall be affixed to a system only after all
17 deficiencies have been corrected.
18 14.7.9 Adhesive labels and tags shall be manufactured in accordance with ANSI/UL 969, Standard
19 for Marking and Labeling Systems, 4th edition, 1995, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
20 Historic Building Code
21 Section 8-410.1 is amended to read as follows: (exception added)
22 Exception: Historical Buildings within the Historic Downtown Business District shall comply with
23 Petaluma Municipal code Section 903.6.5
24 California Residential Code
25 Chapter 2 - Definitions
26 Section R202, General Definitions is amended to amend and add the following:
27 Kitchen. Kitchen shall mean an area used, or designated to be used, for the preparation of food.
28 The area shall include a sink, and permanent provisions for food preparation and cooking.
29 Cooking appliance(s) shall be permanently fixed in place, provided with greater than 120 V
30 electrical circuit, or fuel gas outlet.
31 Substantial Improvement. Any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, alteration, addition or other
32 improvement of a building or structure that meet any of the following:
33 1. An existing building or structure not classified as Group R-3 occupancy, which undergoes any
34 addition of floor area that is equal to or exceeds 10 percent of the existing gross floor area.
35 2. An existing Group R-3 building or structure, which undergoes any addition of floor area that is
36 equal to or exceeds 50 percent of the existing gross floor area.
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1 3. An existing building or structure, which undergoes any alteration of floor area that is equal to
2 or exceeds 50 percent of the existing gross floor area.
3 4. A building or structure, which undergoes any combination of repair, reconstruction,
4 rehabilitation, alteration, addition or other improvement that is equal to or exceeds 50
5 percent of the existing gross floor area.
6 5. If in the determination of the building official the structure has sustained substantial damage,
7 any repairs are considered substantial improvement regardless of the actual repair work
8 performed.
9 Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area (WUI). [SFM] (See California Fire Code Section 4902 and Chapter
10 3, Section R337.2A of this code for defined term.)
11 Chapter 3 - Building Planning
12 Section R309.6 exception is deleted:
13 Section R313.1 is amended to read as follows, with the exception deleted:
14 R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system
15 shall be installed in townhouses and multi -family manufactured homes with two or more dwelling
16 units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
17 Exceptions:
18 1. Detached accessory structures to Group R-3 not classified as a dwelling unit and not
19 exceeding 1,000 square feet -in gross floor area located at least 50 feet from applicable
20 building.
21 2. Detached Group U Occupancies not greater than 1,000 square feet.
22 Section R337.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
23 R313.1.2 Substantial improvement. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided
24 throughout al townhouses that undergo a substantial improvement.
25 Section R313.2 is amended to read as follows, with the exception deleted:
26 R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire
27 sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses. Group R-3 occupancies permitted under this code
28 shall be provided throughout regardless of square footage with an automatic sprinkler system
29 inclusive of all mobile homes, manufactured homes and multi -family manufactured homes with two
30 or more dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
31
Exception:
32
1. Accessory
Dwelling Unit, provided that all of the following are met:
33
1.1.
The unit meets the definition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in the
34
Government Code Section 65852.2.
35
1.2.
The existing primary residence does not have automatic fire sprinklers.
36
1.3.
The accessory detached dwelling unit does not exceed 1,200 square feet in size.
37
1.4.
The unit is on the same lot as the primary residence.
38
1.5.
The accessory dwelling unit is not attached to garages or has habitable space
39
above carports.
40
1.6.
The accessory dwelling unit meets the requirements of California Fire Code,
41
Sections 503. 1.1 and 507.5.1.
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1 3. Detached accessory structures to Group R-3 not classified as a dwelling unit and not
2 exceeding 1,000 square feet -in gross floor area located at least 50 feet from applicable
3 building.
4 4. Detached Group U Occupancies not greater than 1,000 square feet.
5 Section R337.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
6 R313.2.2 Substantial improvement. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided
7 throughout all one- and two-family dwellings that undergo a substantial improvement.
8 Section 337.2A amends the following definition:
9 Wildiand-Urban Interface Fire Area. A geographical area identified by the City of Santa Rosa as a
10 "Fire Hazard Severity Zone" in accordance with the Public Resources Code, Sections 4201 through
11 4204, and Government Code, Sections 51175 through 51189, or other areas designated by the
12 enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires, as designated on the map titled Wildland-
13 Urban Interface Fire Area, dated January 28, 2009.
14 Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies
15 Section R902.1 is amended to read as follows:
16 R902.1 Roof covering materials. Roofs inbstalled in adwith ll areas Clarissa
Goofing required by thatels s set forth in Section R90e tiodn
17 8905. A minimum Class A roofing shall be
18 to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E108.
19 Exceptions:
20 1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed
21 concrete deck.
22 2. Class A roof assemblies include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and
23 shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible decks.
24 3. Class A roof assemblies include minimum 16 ounces per square foot copper sheets
5 installed over combustible decks.
2
25 4. Class A roof assemblies include slate installed over underlayment over combustible
27 decks.
28 Section R902.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
te
ty areas
29 R902.1.1 Roof coverings within eC►Y-haf efire very existing ge strity ucture wheseamoresh ani50ipercent of d the 30 other areas. The entire roof covering
31 total roof area is replaced within anyone -year
n the alteration,eepai oroof covering of every new
replacement of the roof of every
32 structure and any roof covering applied
33 existing structure, shall be fire -retardant covering that is at least Class A.
34 Sections R902.1.2 and R902.1.3 are deleted.
35 Section R902.2 is amended to add the following exception:
36 Exception: Fire -retardant -treated wood shingles and shakes are prohibited in wildland-urban
37 interface areas.
38 Table R902.4 is amended to add the following exception:
anel
39 R902.4 Rooftop -mounted photovoltaic
systems. �photovoltaic p ss
40 installed on or above the roooein9hall be teted listed and identified with a fire classification
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1 in accordance with UL 1703 and UL 2703. Class A photovoltaic panel systems and modules shall be
2 installed in all areas, in jurisdictions designated by law as requiring their use.
3 Chapter 44 - Referenced Standards
4 Chapter 44 is amended as follows:
5 13-16: Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems as amended"
6 **NFPA 13, additional amended sections as follows:
7 Revise Section 25.5.1 as follows:
8 25.5.1 The installing contractor shall identify a hydraulically designed sprinkler system with
9 permanently raised, stamped or etched marked weatherproof metal or ridged plastic sign secured
10 with corrosion resistant wire, chain, or other approved means. Such signs shall be placed at the
11 alarm valve, dry pipe valve, preaction valve, or deluge valve supplying the corresponding
12 hydraulically designed area. Pipe schedule systems shall be provided with a sign indicating that the
13 system was designed and installed as a pipe schedule system and the hazard classification (s)
14 included in the design.
15 Chapter 80, NFPA, 13D-16 is amended as follows:
16 NFPA 13D-16 -Standard fFthe
13Dinstallation
ded additioSprinkler
nal Sections as follows: Two -Family Dwellings and
17 Manufactured Homes NFA
18 Revise Section 5.1.1.2 to read as follows:
19 NFPA 13D.5.1.1.2. A supply of at least three sprinklers shall be maintained on the premises so that any
20 sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.
21 Add Section 5.1.1.2.1 as follows:
22 NFPA 13D.5.1.1.2.1. The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the
23 sprinklers in the property. The stock sprinklers shall include not less than one sprinkler of all types and
24 ratings installed.
25 Add Section 5.1.1.2.2 as follows:
26 NFPA 13D.5.1.1.2.2. The sprinklers shall be kept in a mounted and accessible cabinet located where
27 the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed the maximum ceiling
28 temperatures specified in Table 5.1.1.6.1 for each of the sprinklers within the cabinet.
29 Add Section 5.1.1.2.3 as follows:
30 NFPA 13D.5.1.1.2.3. One sprinkler wrench as specified by the sprinkler manufacture shall be provided
31 in the cabinet for each type of sprinkler installed to be used for the removal and installation of
32 sprinklers in the system.
33 NFPA 13D 6.2.1
34 Revise Section 6.2.1 as follows:
35 6.2.1 Where a pump is the source of pressure for the water supply for a fire sprinkler system but is not
36 a portion of the domestic water system, the following shall be met:
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Page 20
1 (1) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a flow of water
2 equal to the smallest sprinkler K -factor on the system.
3 (2) Pump motors using ac power shall be rated for 240 V and wired in accordance with the
4 NEC (NFPA 70).
5 (3) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved.
6 (4) The pump shall be located not less than 1 '/2 inch off the floor.
7 (5) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or shelter.
8 NFPA 13D 6.2.2
9 Revise Section 6.2.2 as follows:
10 6.2.2 Where a well, pump, tank or combination thereof is the source of supply for a fire sprinkler
11 system, the configuration for the system shall be one of the following:
12 (1) The water supply shall serve both domestic and fire sprinkler systems.
13 (a) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a flow of
14 water equal to the smallest sprinkler on the system. The connection shall return water
15 to the tank.
16 (b) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved.
17 (c) A method for refilling the tank shall be piped to the tank.
18 (d) A method of seeing the water level in the tank shall be provided without having to
19 open the tank.
20 (e) The pump shall be located not less than 1 '/2 inch off the floor.
21 (f) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or
22 shelter.
23 (2) A stand-alone fire sprinkler system is permitted if the following conditions are met:
24 (3) The pump shall be connected to a 220 -volt circuit breaker shared with a common
25 household appliance (e.g., range, oven, dryer), or have a power failure alarm installed
26 acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction that provides an audible and visual
27 signal within the residence at an approved location. The alarm and components shall
28 be listed by an approved agency.
29 (a) The pump shall be a stainless steel 240 -volt pump,
30 (b) A valve shall be provided to exercise the pump. The discharge of the exercise valve
31 shall drain to the tank, and
32 (c) A sign shall be provided stating: "Valve must be opened monthly for 5 minutes."
33 (d) A means for automatically refilling the tank level, so that the tank capacity will meet
34 the required water supply duration in minutes, shall be provided.
35 (e) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a flow of
36 water equal to the smallest sprinkler on the system. The connection shall return water
37 to the tank.
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1 (f) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved.
2 (g) A method for refilling the tank shall be piped to the tank.
3 (h) A method of seeing the water level in the tank shall be provided without having to
4 open the tank.
5 (i) The pump shall be located not less than 1 '/2 inch off the floor.
6 (j) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or
7 shelter.
8 Revise Section 7.6 to read as follows:
9 NFPA.13D.7.6 A local water flow alarm shall be provided on all sprinkler systems on the exterior of the
10 home within 10 feet of the riser location, or as approved by the fire code official.
11 Revise Section 8.3.4 to read as follows:
12 NFPA. 13D.8.3.4 Sprinklers shall not be required in detached garages, open attached porches,
13 detached carports with no habitable space above, and similar structures unless otherwise required
14 by the California Building, Residential or Fire Codes.
15 Add Section 8.3.5.2 to read as follows:
16 NFPA.13D.8.3.5.2 At least one quick -response intermediate temperature residential sprinkler shall be
17 installed above attic access openings.
18 NFPA 13R-16 - Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and
19 including Four Stories in Height
20 NFPA 13R, Amended additional Sections as follows:
21 NFPA 13R-16 6.6.6.1
22 Add Section 6.6.6.1 as follows:
23 6.6.6.1 At least one quick -response intermediate temperature residential sprinkler shall be installed
24 within 5 feet and above attic access openings.
25 NFPA.72-16 - National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
26 NFPA 72, Amended additional Sections as follows:
27 NFPA 72-7.5.6.1
28 Revise Section 7.5.6.1 as follows:
29 7.5.6.1 The record of completion shall be documented in accordance with 7.5.6 using the record of
30 completion forms, Figure 7.8.2(a) through Figure 7.8.2(f).
31 NFPA 72-7.6.6
32 Revise Section 7.6.6 as follows:
33 7.6.6 The record of all inspection, testing and maintenance as required by 14.6.2.4 shall be
34 documented using the record of inspection and testing forms, Figure 7.8.2(g) through Figure 7.8.2(1).
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1 NFPA 72 14.7
2 Add Section 14.7 as follows:
3 14.7 Labels and Tags.
4 14.7.1 Labels or tags shall be used on fire alarm systems and shall be placed on the outside of the
5 fire alarm control unit.
6 14.7.2 Tags shall be of the hanging or self-adhesive type used on fire alarm systems.
7 14.7.3 The following information shall be printed on the labels and tags approved by the fire code
8 official:
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
8. The words "DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL"
9. Concern Name/Company Name
10. Concern Physical Address
11. Concern Phone Number
12. License Number (State of California Contractor State License Board License)
13. Date of service or testing and maintenance
14. Space or line for signature of person performing or supervising the servicing shall be placed
on the tag or label
14.7.4 When service or testing and maintenance is performed, the initial date of service or testing
and maintenance, the printed name and signature of the person performing or supervising the
service shall be placed on the tag or label.
14.7.5 No person shall remove a tag or label from or place a tag or label on a fire alarm system
except when servicing or testing and maintenance is performed.
14.7.6 No person shall deface, modify, or alter any tag or label attached to or required to be
attached to any fire alarm system.
14.7.7 The Label or tag conforming to this section shall be securely attached to each fire alarm
system at the time of servicing or testing and maintenance.
14.7.8 The label or tag approved by the fire code official shall be affixed to a system only after all
deficiencies have been corrected.
14.7.9 Adhesive labels and tags shall be manufactured in accordance with ANSI/UL 969, Standard
for Marking and Labeling Systems, 4th edition, 1995, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
Appendix J Existing Building And Structures
Section aj102.10 is added to read as follows:
AJ102.10. Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be required for all substantial improvements in
accordance with Chapter 3, Section R313 or NFPA 13D as determined by the fire co
Electrical Code
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I Article 220.1, add 'A service rated at 200 amps shall be provided for all new single family
2 dwellings.'
3 Article 225.39(C) is modified to read:
4 (C) One -Family Dwelling. For a one -family dwelling, the feeder disconnecting means shall have
5 a rating of not less than 200 (4-00) amperes, 3 -wire. All other dwelling types shall have a rating of
6 not less than 100 amperes.
7 Plumbing Code
8 Section 422.2 is amended to add exception:
9 (4) Separate facilities shall not be required in small restaurant eating and drinking establishments
10 with a total occupant load of 25 or less. One toilet facility designed for use by no more than one
11 person at a time, shall be permitted for use by both sexes.
12 Gray Water Diversion Valve as described in Section 1503.1.1 shall be installed in all new
13 Residential Construction at the clothes washer drain connection.
14 Energy Code
15 Section 110.10(a)1. 'All single-family residences shall comply with the requirements of Sections
16 110.10(b) through 110.10(d).'
17 Green Building
18 Division A4.2 and Appendix A5 Division A5.2 Energy Efficiency are not adopted.
19 17.24.020 Gates. Every gate or door opening to a swimming pool enclosure, including gates or
20 doors which provide access from breezeways and garages, and other auxiliary structures, shall
21 be equipped with a self-closing and self -latching device designed to keep, and capable of
22 keeping, such door or gate securely closed at all times when not in actual use. Such latching
23 shall be placed at least fifty-four (54") inches above the ground level or otherwise made
24 inaccessible to small children. (Ord. 901 NCS §2: prior code §29.2.)
25 17.24.080 Permit Required- Fee. No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, repair or
26 move any fences or walls as required in this chapter without first obtaining a permit for such
27 action from the building official. To obtain the permit, the applicant shall file an application in
28 writing on a form furnished for that purpose by the building department. The fees for such permit
29 shall be paid to the building official. (Ord. 901 NCS §2: prior code §29.6.)
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Exhibit A
31 FINDINGS OF FACT AND NEED FOR CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS
32 TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, HISTORICAL, AND ELECTRIC CODES, 2019 EDITION WITH
33 CALIFORNIA
34 AMENDMENTS, DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS
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1 CLIMACTIC
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3 Precipitation: Precipitation ranges from twenty inches (20") to approximately twenty-five inches (25")
4 per year. Approximately ninety percent (90%) falls during the months of November through April, and
5 ten percent (10%) from May through October. Severe flooding occurred during the months of January
6 and March 1995 and in 1998 and 2006.
7 Relative Humidity: Humidity generally ranges from fifty percent (50%) during daytime and eighty-six
8 percent (86%) at night. It drops to twenty -percent (20%) during the summer months and occasionally
9 drops lower during the months of September through November.
10 Temperatures: Temperatures have been recorded as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Average
11 summer highs are in the 78-85 degree range.
12 Winds: Prevailing winds are from the northwest. However, winds are experienced from virtually every
13 direction at one time or another. Velocities are generally in the 5-15 mph range, gusting to 7.4-30 mph,
14 particularly during the summer months. Extreme winds, up to 50 mph, have been known to occur.
15 Soils: Much of Petaluma has "Adobe" type soil. This soil has very high clay content and is extremely
16 expansive. With Petaluma's dry summers and wet winters, the moisture content of the soil varies
17 greatly during the course of the year. This moisture content change causes expansion/contraction of
18 the clay soil. This expansion/contraction can place significant loads on concrete slabs and
19 foundation systems making some "standard" foundation methods/materials inappropriate for the
20 local conditions encountered.
21 TOPOGRAPHIC
22 The topographic environment of a community is primarily a combination of two (2) factors: the area's
23 physical geographic characteristics and the historic pattern of urban -suburban development. These
24 two (2) factors, alone and combined, create a mixture of environments which ultimately determine
25 the needs of the City of Petaluma's Building regulations.
26 The basic geographical boundaries of the city include hills to the south and west, and valley floor in
27 the central area and to the north and east. The Petaluma River bisects the city through the central
28 area. The City of Petaluma covers 13 square miles, including an urban population estimated at 58,000.
29 The city's service area is a conglomeration of bay, plains, hills, valleys, and ridges.
30 GEOLOGICAL
31 The relatively young geological processes that have created the San Francisco Bay Area are still
32 active today. Two (2) active earthquake faults (San Andreas and the Hayward -Rodgers Creek) affect
33 the Petaluma area. Approximately fifty percent (50%) of the city's land surface is in the high -to -
34 moderate seismic hazard zones.
35 Many of the soils found throughout the City of Petaluma are highly expansive adobe type soils.
36 The combination the highly expansive nature of these soils along with the long dry summers followed
37 by a compressed rainy season create high stresses on building foundation systems, as such some
38 simpler types of foundation systems are not adequate for these soils conditions.
39 As there are no "isolated, self-contained" areas within City limits the Grading Permit exception J 103.2
40 (1) was removed for clarity.
41 PROCEDURAL CLARIFICATION
42 Changes to the Stop Work Order section are made to more clearly explain the Stop Work Order
43 process and to establish the penalties for violations of this section.
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1 DEFINITION CLARIFICATION
2 Due to code enforcement problems in the past, the description of buildings not requiring permits was
3 expanded to help clarify when permits are/are not required.
4 CONTINUITY
5 All the amendments to Chapters 7 and 9 of Part II (Building Code) of the California Building Standards
6 Codes contained in this Ordinance are made so that they reflect amendments to chapters 7 and 9
7 of Part 9 (Fire Code) of the California Building Standards Code made through a separate Ordinance
8 sponsored by the Fire Marshal's Office.
9 Section 17.24 of the Petaluma Municipal Code has been amended to clear up conflicting language.
10 SUMMARY
11 These local climatic conditions affect the pressures applied to concrete flatwork and foundations
12 beyond the strength of welded wire fabric reinforcement material.
13 The population and housing density increased the dangers of accidental drowning's thus requiring
14 the need to have taller swimming pool barriers.
15 CONCLUSION
16 The local climactic and geological conditions have necessitated these minor modifications to the
17 Title 24 California Building Standards Codes.
18 Section 4: Severability If any part of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional,
19 unlawful or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect
20 the validity of the remaining parts of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Petaluma
21 hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this Ordinance and each of its
22 provisions irrespective of any part being held invalid.
23 Section 5: CEQA The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California
24 Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15060(c) (2) of the CEQA Guidelines
25 because the activity has no potential for resulting in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
26 physical change in the environment, and pursuant to Section 15060(c) (3) of the CEQA
27 Guidelines because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA
28 Guidelines.
29 Section 6• Effective Date/Referendum Period This Ordinance will become effective
30 immediately upon its adoption, if passed by a four-fifths vote of the Petaluma City Council;
31 however, the provisions of this Ordinance will not become operative until January 1, 2020, at
32 the same time that the 2019 Edition of the California Building Standards Code takes effect
33 Section 7: Posting -/Publishing Notice In accordance with California Health and Safety Code
34 Section 17958.7, the City Clerk is hereby directed to file this Ordinance and the attached
35 findings of fact with the California Building Standards Commission prior to the effective date
36 of this Ordinance specified above.
37 Section 8: Expiration and Repeal Unless amended to extend its term or to otherwise remain in
38 effect, this ordinance shall expire, cease to be in effect and be automatically repealed
39 without further action of the City Council upon the effectiveness and implementation of
40 Ordinance 2708 N.C.S.
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42 INTRODUCED, ordered posted, and ADOPTED this 16th day of December 2019, by the following vote:
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Mayor Barrett, Fischer, Healy, Kearney, King, Vice Mayor McDonnell, Miller
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