Ordinance - 1960ORDINANCE NO. 1960
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES II, III, IV,
V„ VI, VII, IX, DIVISION 1, ARTICLE XIII AND CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF 1994
EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM FIRE CODE,
UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS,
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, UNIFORM SIGN CODE, UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY
CODE AND THE 1993 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
The City Council of the City of West Covina, California, does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings: The majority of the 1994 Uniform Codes have been recodified and
renumbered by the state, therefore requiring the West Covina Municipal Code to reflection the
recodification.
SECTION H. Articles II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, Division 1, Article XIII of Chapter 7 and
Article II of Chapter 10 of the West Covina. Municipal Code are hereby, revised and amended to
read as follows:
ARTICLE II - BUILDING CODE
SECTION 7-16'. Adopted.
Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the 1994 Editions of the Uniform Building Code
Volume 1, 2, and 3 prepared and copyrighted in Whittier, California, by the International
Conference of Building Officials, which on the 21st day of November 1995, were made a public
record of the City, including all appendices and indices, are hereby adopted and made part hereof
as if fully set out in this Section. One copy of each such Code as well as any secondary Codes
incorporated by such Code shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk. In the event of any
conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in such Codes set forth above and any
amendment thereto contained in this Article, or other provision of the Municipal Code, the
amendment or addition shall control.
Section 7-17. Definitions.
Whenever any of the following terms are used in the Code adopted by Section 7-16 of this
Municipal Code, such terms shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to them in
this Sections as follows:
Department of Building and Safety shall mean the department of Building and Engineering of the
city.
Building Official shall mean the City Engineer or other designated City Officer.
Health Officer shall mean the County Health Officer.
Fire Chief shall mean the City Fire Chief.
Section 7-18 Section-2 5- 103 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-18 remains unchanged except where 205
is mentioned it is hereby changed to 103
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Section 7-18.1. Section} 106.4.4 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-18.1. remains unchanged except where
303(d) is mentioned it is hereby changed to 106.4.4
Section 7-18.2. Section)- 106.4.6 added.
The remainder of the language in section 7-18-2 remains unchanged except where
303 is mentioned it is hereby changed to 106.4.6.
Section 7-18.3. Section 304 107 amended..
The remainder of the language in section 7-18.3 remains unchanged except where
304 is mentioned it is hereby changed to 107.
Section 7-18.4. Table4A 1-A deleted.
The remainder of the language in section 7-18.4 remains unchanged except where
3-A is mentioned it is hereby changed to 1-A
Section 7-18.5 Section 305(d) 108.4 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-18.5 remains unchanged except where
305(d) is mentioned it is hereby changed to 108A.
Section 7-18.6. Section 307(d) 109.4 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-18.6 remains unchanged except where
307(d) is mentioned it is hereby changed to 109.4.
Section 7-18.7. Section 420 220 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-18.7 remains unchanged except where
420 is mentioned it is hereby changed to 220.
Section 7-18.8 Section 4401. 312.1 is amended.
Section 1101 now is Section 312.1 and 312.1 of the Code adopted by section 7=16
of this Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 312.1 Group M— U OCCUPANCIES shall be:
Division 1. Private garages, carports, sheds and agricultural buildings.
Division 2. All fences or walls over six feet (6') high, tanks and towers and outdoor
swimming pools.
For occupancy separations. See Table 3-B.
For occupancy load. See Section 1002"
Section 7-18.9 Section4§05- 312.5 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-18.9 remains unchanged except where
1505 is mentioned it is hereby changed to 312.5.
Section 7-18.10. Sections �5 312.10 through 1137 312.12 added.
The remainder of the language in. section 7-18.10 remains unchanged except. where
1135 is mentioned it is hereby changed to 312.10, 1136 is hereby changed to
312.11 and 1137 is hereby changed to 312.12.
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Section 7-18.12. Roof coverings amended.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Building Code and Appendix to the contrary, the
roof covering of any building hereinafter constructed, regardless of type of occupancy
classification, shall be noncombustible or fire -retardant construction as defined in Section 1504.1
items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 1504.2 of the Uniform Building Code.
(b) Any replacement or repair that consists of more than twenty-five (25) percent of the total area of
any existing roof within a twelve-month period must be made in conformance with subsection (a)
herein. Room additions must also comply with said subsection (a). Skylights shall be constructed
as required in chapter 24, of the Uniform Building Code. Penthouses shall be constructed as
required in chapter 15 of the Uniform. Building Code. Any use of plastics in roof shall be in
accordance with the provisions of chapter 26. Any construction relating to attics shall be in
accordance with those governed by the provisions of section 1505 of the Uniform Building Code.
The provisions of section 1506 of the Uniform Building Code shall govern roof drainage.
Section 7-18.13. Section 3802(a) 904.2 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-18.13 remains unchanged except where
3802(a) is mentioned it is hereby changed to 904.2.
Section 7-18.14. Section 700 3310 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-18.14 remains unchanged except where
7007 is mentioned it is hereby changed to 3310.
Section 7-18.15. Section=302(a)- 106.3.1 amended.
The remainder -of the language in section 7-18.15 remains unchanged except where
302(a) is mentioned it is hereby changed to 106.3.1 and 1988 is hereby changed to
1994.
ARTICLE III - ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
Section 7-37. Adopted.
Except as otherwise provided in this article, the 1994 edition of the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, prepared and copyrighted in Whittier„ California, by the
International Conference of Building Officials, which on the 21st day of November, 1995, was
made a public record of the city, including all its appendices and indices, is hereby adopted and
made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section. At least one (1) copy of such code as well as
any secondary codes incorporated by such code shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk..
In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provisions contained in such codes set forth
above and any amendment thereto contained in this article, or other provisions of the Municipal
Code, the amendment or addition shall control.
Section 7-38. Definitions.
Whenever any of the following terms are used in the code adopted by section 7-37, such term shall
be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to them in this section as follows:
Building Official shall mean the City Engineer or other designated city officer.
Department of Building and Safety shall mean the Building and Engineering Department.
Fire chief shall mean the city fire chief.
Health Office shall mean the County Health Officer.
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ARTICLE IV - ELECTRICAL CODE
Section 749. Adopted
Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the 1993 Edition of the National Electrical Code,
prepared and copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association, Boston, Massachusetts, and
including the Uniform administrative Code provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1993
Editions, prepared and copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, Whittier,
California, which on the 21st day of November, 1995, were made a public record of the city,
including all its appendices and indices, is hereby adopted and made apart hereof as if fully set out
in this section. At least one (1) copy of such code as well any secondary codes incorporated by
such code shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk. In the event of any conflict or
ambiguity between any provisions contained in such codes and any amendment, thereto contained
in this article, the amendment or addition shall control.
Section 749.2. Definitions.
Whenever any of the following terms are used in the code adopted by section 7-49 of this
Municipal Code, such terms shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to them in
this section as follows:
Department of Building and Safety shall mean the Building and Engineering Department of the
city.
Building Official shall mean the City Engineer or other designated city officer.
Chief electrical inspector shall mean the City Engineer or other designated city officer.
ARTICLE V - HOUSING CODE
Section 7-61. Adopted.
Except as otherwise provided in this article, the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Housing `Code,
prepared and copyrighted in Whittier, California, by the International Conference of Building
Officials, which on the 21st day of November, 1995, was made a public record of the city,
including all its appendices and indices, is hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out
in this section. At least one (1) copy of such code as well any secondary codes incorporated by
such code shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk. In the event of any conflict or
ambiguity between any provisions contained in such codes set forth above and any amendment
thereto contained in this article, or other provisions of the Municipal Code, the amendment or
addition shall control.
Section 7-62. Definitions.
Whenever any of the following terms are used in the code adopted by section 7-61, such term shall
be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to them in this section as follows:
Building Official shall mean the City Engineer or other designated city officer.
Department of Building and Safety shall mean the Building and Engineering Department.
Fire chief shall mean the city fire chief.
Health Office shall mean the County Health Officer.
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ARTICLE VI - MECHANICAL CODE
Section 7-73. Adopted.
Except as otherwise provided in this article, the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code,
prepared and copyrighted in Whittier, California, by the International Conference of Building
Officials, which on the 21st day of November, 1995•, was made a public record of the city,
including all its appendices and indices, is hereby adopted and made apart hereof as if fully set out
in this section. At least one (1) copy of such code as well any as secondary codes incorporated by
such code shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk. In the event of any conflict or
ambiguity between any. provisions contained in such codes set forth above and any amendment
thereto contained in this article, or other provisions of the Municipal Code, the amendment or
addition shall control.
Section 7-74. Definitions.
Whenever any of the following terms are used in the code adopted by section 7-73, such term shall
be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to them in this section as follows:
Building Official shall mean the City Engineer or other designated city officer.
Department of Building and Safety shall mean the Building and Engineering Department.
Fire chief shall mean the city fire chief.
Health Office shall mean the County Health Officer.
Section 7-75. Section - 204- 111 amended.
The remainder'of the language in section 7-75 remains unchanged except where 204
is mentioned it is hereby changed to 111
Section 7-77.. Section-304 115 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-77 remains unchanged except where 304
is mentioned it is hereby changed to 115.
ARTICLE VII - PLUMBING CODE
Section 7-85. Adopted.
Except as otherwise provided in this article, the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as
published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, prepared and
copyrighted in Walnut, California, which on the 21st day of November, 1995, was made a public
record of the city, including all its appendices and indices, is hereby adopted and made a part
hereof as if fully set out in this section. At least one (1) copy of such code as well as any secondary
codes incorporated by such code shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk. In the event of
any conflict or ambiguity between any provisions contained in such codes set forth above and any
amendment thereto contained in this article, or other provisions of the Municipal Code, the
amendment or addition shall control.
Section 7-86. Definitions
Whenever any of the following terms are used in the Codes adopted by section 7-85, such names or
terms shall be deemed to have the meaning ascribed to them in this section as follows:
Administrative authority shall mean the City Engineer.
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Section 7-87. Section 20-.3- 102.3 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-87 remains unchanged except where
20.3 is mentioned it is hereby changed to 102.3.
Section 7-88. Section 20-.7- 103.4 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-88 remains unchanged except where
20.7 is mentioned it is hereby changed to 103.4.
ARTICLE IX - SIGNS CODE
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Section 7-134. Adopted-.
Except as otherwise provided in this article, the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Sign Code, prepared
and copyrighted in Whittier, California, by the International Conference of Building Officials,
which on the 21st day of November, 1995, was made a public record of the city, including all its
appendices and indices, is hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section.
At least one (1) copy of such code as well as any secondary codes incorporated by such code shall
be kept on file in the office of the city clerk. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any
provisions contained in such codes set forth above and any amendment thereto contained in this
article, or other provisions of the Municipal Code, the amendment or addition shall control.
Section 7-135. Same - Definitions.
Whenever any of the following terms are used in the code adopted by section.7-134, such term
shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to them in this section as follows:
Building Official shall mean the City Engineer or other designated city officer.
Department of Building and Safety shall mean the Building and Engineering Department.
Fire chief shall mean the city fire chief.
Health Office shall mean the County Health Officer.
Section 7-136. Section ' n� 103.4 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-136 remains unchanged except where
103(d) is mentioned it is hereby changed to 103.4.
Section 7-139. . Section 402(e) 402.4 amended.
The remainder of the language in section 7-139 remains unchanged except where
402(c) is mentioned it is hereby changed to 402.4.
Section 7-142. Section 1302-E- 1302.3 added.
The remainder of the language in section 7-142 remains unchanged except where
1302-C is mentioned it is hereby changed to 1302.3.
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ARTICLE XIII - UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE
Section 7-220. . Adopted.
Except as otherwise provided in this article, the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Solar Energy Code,
prepared and copyrighted in Whittier, California, by the International Conference of Building
Officials, which on the 21st day of November, 1995, was made a public record of the city,
including all its appendices and indices, is hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out
in this section. At least one (1) copy of such code as well as any secondary codes incorporated by
such code shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk. In the event of any conflict or
ambiguity between any provisions contained in such codes set forth above and any amendment
thereto contained in this article, or other provisions of the Municipal Code, the amendment or
addition shall control.
Section 7-221. Definitions.
Whenever any of the following terms are used in the code adopted by section 7-220, such term
shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to them in this section as follows:
Building Official shall mean the City Engineer.or other designated city officer.
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Department of Building and Safety shall mean the Building and Engineering Department.
Fire chief shall mean the city fire chief.
Health Office shall mean the County Health Officer.
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CHAPTER 10
ARTICLE 2. FIRE CODE
SECTION 10-20 ADOPTION OF UNIFORM FIRE CODE.
There is hereby adopted, by the City Council of the City of West Covina for the
purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from
fire, hazardous materials or explosion, that certain Code and Standards known as the Uniform
Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters I -A (Life Safety Requirements for Existing Building
other than High Rise), I-B (Life Safety Requirements for Existing High -Rise Buildings), I-C
(Stairway Identification), II -A (Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas), II-B
(Protection of Flammable and Combustible Liquids in Tanks and Locations Subject to
Flooding), II-E (Hazardous Materials Management Plans and Hazardous Materials Inventory
Statements), II-F (Protected Above -Ground Tank for Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Stations
Outside Buildings), II-G (Secondary Containment for Underground Tank Systems Containing
Flammable or Combustible Liquids), II-H (Site Assessment for Determining Potential Fire and
Explosion Risks from Underground Flammable or Combustible Liquid Tank Leaks), II -I
(Ozone Gas - Generating Equipment), III -A (Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings), III-C
(Testing Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems), III-D (Basement Pipe Inlets), IV -A
(Interior Floor Finish), IV-B.(Christmas Trees), V-A (Nationally Recognized Standards of
Good Practice), VI -A (Hazardous Materials Classifications), VI-B (Emergency Relief Venting
for Fire Exposure for Above -Ground Tanks), VI-D (Reference Tables from the Uniform .
Building Code), VI-E (Recommended Separation Distances for Explosive Materials), and the
Appendix Standards A-11-F-1 (Testing Requirements for Protected Motor Vehicle Fuel
Storage Tanks) published by the International Fire Code Institute, being particularly the 1994
Edition thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted,
modified or amended by Section 10-27 of this Ordinance one (1) copy of the Code and
Standards has been and are now filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of West
.Covina and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein,
and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provision thereof shall be
controlling within the limits of the City of West Covina.
SECTION 10-21 ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
(a) The Uniform Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the
Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Fire Department of the City of West Covina which is hereby
established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire
Department.
(b) The Fire Marshal in charge of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be appointed by the
Chief of the Fire Department on the basis of examination to determine his or her
qualifications.
(c) The Chief of the Fire Department may recommend to the City Council of the City of
West Covina the employment of technical inspectors, who, when such authorization is made,
shall be selected through an examination to determine their fitness for the position. The
examination shall be open to members and/or non-members of the Fire Department, and
appointments made after examination shall be for an indefinite term with removal only for
cause.
SECTION 10-22 DEFINITIONS:
(a) Whenever the word "Jurisdiction" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it is the City of
West Covina.
(b) Whenever the words "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" are used, they shall be
held to mean "Fire Marshal".
SECTION 10-23 ESTABLISHMENT OF .LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE
OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVE GROUND
TANKS IS PROHIBITED.
(a) The limits referred to in Section 7902.2.2.1 and 7904.2.5.4.2 of the Uniform Fire
Code in which the storage of flammable or combustible liquids is restricted are hereby
established as follows: All areas of the City except those areas approved by the Fire Chief or
a designated representative and whose maximum quantity does not exceed 500 gallons
individual tank capacity.
(b) The limits referred to in Section 7902.2.2.1 and 7904.2.5.4.2 of the Uniform Fire
Code in which bulk plants for flammable liquids is restricted are hereby established as follows:
All areas of the City except those areas that are specifically designated under the zoning
provisions of this Code as Zone M-1.
SECTION 10-24 ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS IN WHICH STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM GASES IS TO BE RESTRICTED.
(a) The limits referred to in Section 8204.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which storage of
liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as follows: All areas of the City
except those areas approved by the Fire Chief or a designated representative and whose
maximum quantity does not exceed 2,000 gallons of water capacity.
(b) The limits referred to in Section 8204.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which bulk
storage of liquid petroleum gas is restricted are hereby established as follows: The entire area
of the City.
SECTION 10-25 ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE
OF EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS IS TO BE PROHIBITED.
The limits referred to in Section 7701.7.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which storage
of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: The entire
area of the City.
SECTION 10-26 ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH THE
STORAGE OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS IS TO BE PROHIBITED.
The limits referred to in Section 5204.5.2 of the Uniform Fire Code in which the
storage of compressed natural gas is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: All areas of
the City except those areas approved by the Fire Chief, and those areas that are. specifically
designated under the zoning provisions of this code as Zone M-1.
SECTION 10-27 AMENDMENTS MADE IN THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE.
The Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition, as renumbered and adopted under Section 10-20
of this chapter is amended and changed in the following respects:
SECTION 103.2.1.2 OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE IS REVISED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 103.2.1.2 AUTHORITY OF FIRE PERSONNEL TO EXERCISE POWERS OF
POLICE OFFICERS.
The Chief and members of the Fire Department shall have the powers of a police
officer. in performing their duties under this code. The following officers and members of the
Fire Department shall have the power to arrest any person without a warrant whenever they
have reasonable cause to believe that the person has violated any provision of this chapter in
their presence: Chief, Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal, Captain, Engineer, Firefighter, and Fire
Protection Specialist.
SECTION 105.2.3 OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE IS REVISED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 105.2.3 COMPLIANCE.
All permits or certificates issued under this Code shall be presumed to contain the
proviso that the applicant, his agents and employees shall carry out the proposed activity in
compliance with all the requirements of this Code and any other laws or regulations applicable
thereto, whether specified or not, and in complete accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. Any permit or certificate which purports to sanction a violation of this Code or
any applicable law or regulations shall be void and any approvals of plans and specifications in
the issuance of such permit shall likewise be void.
SECTION 105.2.4 IS ADDED TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 105.2.4 VALIDITY
All officers and employees of the City vested with the duty or authority to issue
permits, licenses, or certificates of occupancy where required by law shall conform to the
provisions of this Chapter and said Fire Code. No such permit, license, or certificate for
buildings, uses, or purposes where the same would be in conflict with the provisions of this
Chapter or said fire Code shall be issued. Any such permit, license, or certificate which is
issued in conflict with said provisions shall be null and void.
SECTION 105.2.5 IS ADDED TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 105.2.5 PERMIT FEES
When the application for a permit or certificate under this division is filed, a non-
refundable fee shall be paid for the purpose of defraying the cost incidental to the proceedings.
Such charges and fees to be rendered shall be those which the City Council may from
time to time determine, fix, establish, or modify by resolution and/or ordinance.
SECTION 902.2.3 OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 902.2.3 MARKING OR POSTING OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS.
When required by the Chief, approved signs or other approved notices shall be
provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads and prohibit the
obstruction thereof or both.
Those areas determined to be "Fire Lanes" shall be posted in accordance to the
standards set forth by the City of West Covina Engineering Department per West_ Covina
Municipal Code, Section 22-188.
SECTION 902.2.4 OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 902.2.4 OBSTRUCTION OR BLOCKING FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS.
The required width of a fire apparatus access road shall not be obstructed in any
manner, including parking of vehicles. Minimum required width and clearances established
under Section 902.2.2.1 shall be maintained at all times.
Entrances to roads, trails, or other accessways which have been closed with gates and
barriers in accordance with Section 902.2.4.2 shall not be obstructed by parked vehicles.
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In addition, any person excavating or working upon any street, alley, public thoroughfare, or
fire apparatus access road and by reason thereof, or for any other reason,
causes the same to be blocked or made impassable, shall notify the Chief of the Fire
Department at the time such work is started and upon completion thereof.
SECTION 902.5 IS ADDED TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 902.5 SECURITY GATES AND BUILDING SECURITY ACCESS SYSTEMS.
All security gates shall be operated by the Fire Department by way of a vehicle
identification system approved by the Fire Chief.
All security access systems on building entrances or openings used for emergency
access shall be operated by the Fire Department by way of a card reader which will accept Fire
Department master card.
SECTION 903 WATER SUPPLIES AND FIRE HYDRANTS OF THE UNIFORM FIRE
CODE IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 903.3 TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY
Water supply is allowed to consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water
mains, or other fixed systems capable of providing the required fire flow. In setting the
requirements for fire flow, the Chief may be guided by the provision outlined in the ISO
Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow, 1974 Edition or by Uniform Fire Code
Appendix III -A.
Water mains supplying fire .hydrants shall be not less than eight (8) inches in size and
shall be capable, at a residual pressure of at least 20 psi, of simultaneously supplying 1000
gallons per minute per hydrant to the number of hydrants corresponding to the required fire
flow divided by 1000.
No person shall erect or modify any building, in such a manner so as to create a fire
flow requirement in excess of 5,000 gallons per minute. -
No building shall be constructed that exceeds the maximum available fire flow to the"
building site.
SECTION 903.4.2 OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 903.4.2 FIRE HYDRANTS
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 or both to be protected as required and approved by the Chief. All fire hydrants shall
discharge an actual fireflow of 1000 gallons per minute minimum. Fire hydrants shall be
accessible to the fire department apparatus by road meeting the requirements of Section 902.2.
SECTION 1003.1.4 IS ADDED TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1003.1.4 DETAILED INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.
Detailed Installation Requirements. Detailed plans for all fire -extinguishing systems
shall be submitted to the fire department for approval prior to any installation.
All fire -extinguishing systems shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance
with the Standards of the National Fire Protection Association.
The design, installation, inspection and maintenance of all automatic fire sprinkler
systems shall meet the standards of the 1995 edition of the National Fire Protection
Association N.F. P.A. #13, 13R, & 13D Standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
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SECTION 1003.2.9 IS ADDED TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1003.2.9 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
section, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed:
1. On all new buildings exceeding ten thousand (10,000) square feet in floor area.
2. In any existing building after the completion of any major alteration or addition which will
exceed then thousand (10,000) square feet of floor area.
3. In an existing building where an addition or additions exceed twenty five (25) percent of
the existing floor area as of January 1, 1990, or ten thousand (10,000) square feet,
whichever is less, and the existing building is over ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
4. When the value of alterations or repairs to an existing building which has ten thousand
(10,000) or more square feet, exceeds twenty five (25) percent of the value of the building
in any twelve month period.
SECTION 1006.2.1 OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1006.2.1 WHERE REQUIRED
Approved fire suppression systems shall be provided for the protection of commercial
type food heat processing equipment, in cooking facilities where food containing fat is fried,
broiled, grilled, or barbecued upon or over a grill, pit or spit.
SECTION 1007.2.9.3 IS ADDED TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1007.2.9.3 SMOKE DETECTORS IN DWELLING UNITS AND GUEST
ROOMS.
Smoke detectors in dwelling units and guest rooms. Every existing building used as a.
single family or multiple family occupancy, hotel, motel, boarding house, or mobile home
shall have installed therein an approved smoke detector that operates on products of
combustion and meets the requirements of Section 310.9 of the 1994 Edition Uniform Building
Code under the following conditions:
1. Whenever a permit is required for addition or alteration to that building.
SECTION 1102.3.9 IS ADDED TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1102.3.9 BONFIRES AND OUTDOOR RUBBISH FIRES.
Bonfires and Outdoor Rubbish Fires. No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire
or rubbish fire or authorize such fire to be kindled or maintained on private land within the
City except with the specific approval of the South Coast Air Quality Management District and
under a written permit by the Fire Chief.
SECTION 1103.2.2 OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1103.2.2 RUBBISH WITHIN DUMPSTERS.
Rubbish Within Dumpsters. Dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of
1.5 cubic yards (40.5 cubic feet) or more shall not be stored in buildings or placed within 5
feet of combustible wall, openings or combustible roof eave lines. Except as provided for in
this section.
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Commercially serviced refuse containers of capacities larger than 1.5 cubic yards (40.5 cubic
feet) or more shall be constructed of metal and provided with metal lids. Containers
shall be delivered and restored after servicing with the lids in a closed position. Lids shall be
maintained in the closed position except during the process of introducing or removing refuse.
Commercially serviced refuse containers shall be serviced as often as necessary to
prevent over filling. Placement of refuse which raises the lid of the container by more than 1/2
inch from closed position is prohibited. No refuse shall be allowed to accumulate outside of
64 refuse containers.
Commercially serviced refuse containers shall be signed "Keep Lid Closed" with letters
at least three (3) inches high with a one (1) inch stroke on a contrasting background.
Trash enclosures and refuse storage areas located beneath combustible construction
shall be protected by automatic sprinklers. Trash chutes and trash rooms constructed shall be
protected by automatic sprinklers approved by the Fire Chief. If located in residential
occupancies, a smoke detector system approved by the Fire Chief shall. also be provided.
SECTION 1103.2.5 IS ADDED TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1103.2.5 REMOVAL OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE VEGETATION
AND MATERIALS.
Removal of Flammable and Combustible Vegetation and Materials. All residential
front, rear, and side yards including slopes shall be maintained, by the owner or occupant, free
and clear of all flammable or combustible vegetation for a distance of 100 feet or to their
property line whichever is closest.
A minimum clearance of 10 feet shall be maintained between all roads and all dry
grass, weeds, vegetation and any other combustible material.
A minimum clearance of 10 feet shall be maintained between any tree or portion of a
tree from the outlet of a chimney or stovepipe.
All roofs of any structure shall be maintained free of leaves, needles, or other dead
vegetative growth.
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit any grass, weeds, brush, debris, trash or
other waste material upon any vacant lot or parcel of ground within the City.
SECTION 1103.3.3.7 IS ADDED TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1103.3.3.7 FLAME -PROOFING.
Flame -Proofing. Any person applying flame -proofing, fire retarding solution, or other
material, including Christmas trees, for commercial or non-commercial purposes in
commercial, industrial, or institutional occupancies shall use a chemical or solution approved
for such use listed by the State Fire Marshal of the State of California, and the material shall
be applied in conformance with the listing and the regulations of the State Fire Marshal's
Office.
SECTION 1104 OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1104 PARADE FLOATS.
1104.1 PERMIT. No person shall construct, operate or display any parade float in the City
without first having obtained a permit therefore from the fire department.
1104.2 DECORATIVE MATERIAL. All decorative materials shall be 'fire resistant or flame
retardant in a manner approved by the fire department.
1104.3 FIRE PROTECTION. All floats shall be provided with an approved portable fire
extinguisher with a minimum 2-A, 10-B: C rating, that is readily accessible to the operator.
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1104.4 REGULATION. The Fire Chief is authorized to promulgate regulations governing
the construction, operation and display of all floats. All floats constructed, operated or
displayed within the City shall conform to said regulations.
SECTION 1115 IS ADDED TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1115 CHRISTMAS TREE SALES LOTS.
All temporary lots for the display and sale of Christmas trees are required.to have a
permit and shall be located, maintained, and operated subject to the following provisions:
1115.1 PERMITS. All applications for permits shall be made in writing, filed with the City
Council, and shall state the name of the applicant, his address, and the location of the
proposed Christmas tree lot. The application shall be accompanied by a clearance from the
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Fire Chief as to fire regulations and by a clearance from the Department of Building and
Safety as to the proposed electrical installation, if any, and additionally by clearance from the
Engineering Department for review of stand location in relation to possible interruption of
traffic.
All permits must be posted in a conspicuous place.
Fires in barbecues or in metal drums or other containers require a special permit that is
to be obtained from the fire department.
1115.2 FIRE PROTECTION. There shall be maintained in each premise or display area
where Christmas trees are sold or offered for sale, at least two (2) fire extinguishers with a
minimum rating of 2A. No extinguisher shall be more than seventy five (75) feet travel
distance from any tree on display or in storage.
1115.3 TENTS OR CANOPIES. A separate permit shall be obtained from the Fire
Department for all tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures and they shall meet all
requirements of Article 32 of the Uniform Fire Code. All tents, canopies and temporary
membrane structures shall be made of flame -proof materials or rendered flame retardant by an
approved process.
1115.4 DISPLAY. Christmas trees shall not be displayed under covered walkways in
shopping centers unless the walkway is protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system.
1115.5 LOT CLOSURE. Christmas tree lots must be removed and the debris cleared no later
than ten (10) days after the last day of sale. A fee, as established by resolution of the City
Council, shall be posted for each lot with the license collector at the time of issuance of the
permit. This fee will be returned if the debris is cleared and the lot is removed within the
stated time, otherwise the fee will be used to defray the cost of cleaning up the area and will
not be returned.
SECTION 10-28 APPEALS.
Whenever the Chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for,
or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and
meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal
from the decision of the Chief to a Board of Appeals as outlined in Section 103.1.4 of the
Uniform Fire Code within 30 days from the date of the decision to appeal.
SECTION 10-29 NEW MATERIALS. PROCESSES, OR OCCUPANCIES WHICH MAY
REQUIRE PERMITS.
The Building and Safety Director, the Fire Chief, and the Chief of the Bureau of Fire
Prevention shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an
,opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processor, or occupancies for which permits are
required in addition to those now enumerated in the Uniform Fire Code. The Chief of the
Bureau of Fire Prevention shall keep such list in his- office for public review and distribute
copes thereof to interested persons.
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SECTION 10-30 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.
Any person who violates any provision of this code or standards hereby adopted or fail
to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or
who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and
approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal
has been taken, or who fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the City
Council of the City of West Covina or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time
fixed herein, shall severally for each and every such violation and non-compliance,
respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more
than $500 or by imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months or by both such fine and
imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation
or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such
violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each and ever
day or portion thereof that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate
offense.
The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal
of prohibited conditions.
SECTION III - REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.
All further ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of
this ordinance or of the code or standards hereby adopted and hereby repealed.
SECTION IV - DATE OF EFFECT.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in as of January 1, 1996.
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SECTION V - The Mayor shall sign and City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of
this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of November, 1995
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF WEST COVINA )
I, Janet Berry, City Clerk of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 1960 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on November 7, 1995. That thereafter said Ordinance was
duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 21st day of November,
1995, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Councilmember:
NOES:
Councilmember:
ABSENT:
Councilmember:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Manners, McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
None
None
None
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