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T O : Office of the City ManagerAT TN : Deborah Edgerly nm K??s 10 P^ ^' '^"^FR O M : Fire Department ^""DA TE: April 22,200 8 ' RE : Ord inanc e Repealing C urr en t Oak land Mun icipal Code Ch ap ter 15.12, Fire CodeAnd Adopting And Making Local Amendments To The 2007 Edition Of TheCalifornia Model Fire Code , California Code Of Regulation Title 24, Part 9,Including, But Not Limited To , Appendix Ch apter 1, B, C, D And ReferencedNational Fire Protection Association And Other Standards As Adopted By TheCalifornia S tate Fire M arsh al, And Re-Codifying Said Code At The O aklandMunicipal Code Chapter 15.12 As The Oakland Fire Code

SUMMARYEffective January I, 2008, the California Building Standards Commission adopted portions ofthe 2007 California Fire Code. The remaining portions of the document were not adopted.Health & Safety Code Secrion 17958.5 permits the City ofOak land to make such changes ormodifications to the Codes as are reasonably necessary to account for the protection of life,health and property based on local conditions.The Fire Department has reviewed these code do cuments and recom mend s that council adopt the2007 edition of the Califomia Fire Code including City ofOakland amendments.F ISCAL IMPACTThere is no fiscal impact. This an administrative action mandated by State law. Resources fromexisting budgeted staff will continue to enforce the model fire code regulations.BACKGROUNDIn adopting the amend ments to the Oakland Fire Code, the City proposes making certain substantivemodifications which has the effect of imposing more stringent requirements locally than aremandated by the Califomia Fire Code.These are specifically listed below, but may be generally characterized as relating to: (1) automaticsprinklers in the high fire hazard area; (2) fire alarm or other life safety systems; (3) fire departmentaccess; (4) citation program; and (5) administration.

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Deborah Edgerly Page 2Re: Oakland Fire Department - 2007 Califomia Fire CodesKEY ISSUES AND IMPA CTSThe City ofO aklan d has certain climatic, geological, and topographical features that can have adetrimental effect on emergency fire protection and emergency medical services. The FireDepartment has determined that the proposed m odifications to the Califomia Fire Code arereasonably necessary because of the following climatic, geological, and topographicalconditions:

The topography of the City ofO aklan d presents problems in delivery of emergencyservices, including fire protection. Hilly terrain with narrow, winding roads and longdead ends causes extended response times w ith poor apparatus access. Much of the urban/wildland intermix are covered with highly flammable non-fire-resisrive natural vegetation. The proposed am endments to "Fire Departm ent A ccess"establish m inimum standards for water supply, road width, and road grade and v ehicleaccess. The seasonal clima tic cond itions during the late summ er and fall create seriousdifficulties regarding the control of and protection against fires in the City ofOakland.The hot, dry weather typical of this area in summer and fall coupled with strong Diablowinds frequently results in wildfires that threaten the City ofOakland. The natural vegetation occurring in our region is among the most highly flammable in theworld. The proposed amendm ent to the Califomia Fire Code, Chapter 47 Wildland -Urban Interface - provides the Fire Chief the authority to require property owners toprovide additional building construction enhancem ents and defensible space requirementswhen their property presents an extraordinary hazardous fire condition. While code requirements, such asfire-resi stive constm ction and the installation of lifesafety devices such as fire alarms and smoke detectors have a direct bearing on survivalin a fire situation. The failure to maintain the equipment once it has been installed alsohas a direct effect on life safety. The propo sed am endm ents to Appe ndix Cha pter I,provides the Fire Chief or his designee with addition fire code enforcement authority.

SUBSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIESThe life safety provisions for existing buildings in the proposed Code adoption provide forimprovem ents in fire safety which prom ote socio-economic sustainability by pro viding:Econom ic: Inspections and enforcement are one means of ensuring that properties located in theHigh Fire Severity Area are maintained in a safe manner. The fire safety raring of a city has adirect relationship to its ability to attract new residents and businesses.

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Deborah Edgerly Page 3Re: Oakland Fire Department - 2007 Califomia Fire CodesEnvironmen tal: The defensible space provisions in the proposed code provide for the protectionof the residents, property and the environment by prom oting the use of native fire resistive plantsand wildfire prevention strategies.Social Equity: The life safety pro visions for new and existing buildings in the proposed C odeadoption provide for fire safety im provements and m aintenance which prom ote socio-economicsustainability by providing fire safe housing for the residents of the City of Oakland.DISABILITY AND SENIOR CITIZEN ACCESSThe m odificarions made to the Oakland Fire Code relating to life safety equipment in new orexisting residential occupancies reduce the risk to seniors and the disabled from fire.It has been proven that properly installed smoke d etectors, fire alarm s, and sprinkler systemsprovide the disabled and seniors with advance notification, wh ich allows for additional time toescape in a fire situation.

R E C O M M E N D A T IO N (S ) AN D R A T IO N A L EIn the City ofOakland there exists a potential threat to the safety of citizens, property and theenvironment due to the danger posed by fire, earthquake or other natural disaster. Theimplementation of effective and ongoing Fire Prevention programs can substantially reduce thelikelihood of injuries, loss of life and property.The proposed m odifications to the O akland Fire Code are reasonable and necessary due to existingclim atic, geologica l, and topograph ical local conditions within the City. The adoption of the 2007Califomia Fire Code inclusive of the proposed local code am endments w ill help reduce the risks tolife and property.

Item:Public Safety CommitteeApril 22, 2008

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Deborah EdgerlyRe: Oakland Fire Department - 2007 Califomia Fire Codes Page 4

ACTION REQUESTED OF THE CITY COUNCILStaff recomm ends that the City Council app rove the ordinance amending the O akland Fire Codeto allow for the adoption of the 2007 edition of the Califomia Fire Code, including City ofOakland amendments.

Chief, Fire DepartmentReviewed by: James D. EdwardsDeputy ChiefFire MarshalFire Prevention BureauPrepared by: Leroy GriffinAssistant Fire MarshalFire Prevention Bureau

APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO THEPUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE/0-M^^ ^

OFFICE OF THE CITY ADIVIINISTRATOR

Item:Public Safety CommitteeApril 22, 2008

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O R D IN A N C E R E P E A L IN G C U R R E N T O A K L A ND M U N IC IP A L C O D E C H A P T E R15.12, F I RE CODE, AND ADO PTING AND MAKING LOCA L AM END MEN TS TOTHE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA MODEL FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIAC O D E OF R E G U L A T IO N T IT L E 24, PART 9, IN C L U D IN G , BUT NOT L IM IT E DT O , A P P E N D IX C H A P T E R 1 ADMINISTRATION, APPENDIX B F IR E -F L O WR E Q U IR E M E N T S , A P P E N D IX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS, APPENDIX DFIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS, AND N A T IO N A L F IR E P R O T E C T IO NASSOCIAT ION AND OTHE R REFERENCE D STANDARDS AS ADO PTED BY THECALIFORNIA STATE F IRE MARSHAL, AND RE-COD IFYING SAID COD E ATOAK LAND M UN ICIPAL C OD E CHAP TER 15.12 AS TH E OAKLAND FI R E CODEW H E R E A S , the Council of the City of Oakland does hereby find that there is a need toenforce the most current edirions of the California Fire Cod e, with local amen dm entsthereof, as recited herein for regulating and controlling the design, erection, constmction,enlargement, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, removal, use and occupancy,demolition, conversion, height and area, location and maintenance, and quality of materialsof and structures and plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression systems andcertain equ ipment within the corporate boundaries of the City ofOakland; andW H E R E A S , theCouncil of the City of Oakland further hereby finds that there is a need toprovide for the issuance of permits and the collecrion of fees therefore and for penalties forthe violation thereof, and for superseding other ordinances, in part or in whole, which are inconflict therewith; andW H E R E A S , the Council of the City of Oakland further hereby finds that the adoprion oflocal amendments of the Califomia Fire Code which provide for certain changes,supplements, anddelerions thereof as recited herein will sarisfy these needs byproviding forminimum standards to safeguard life and limb, property, and public welfare; andW H E R E A S , the Council of the City of Oakland further hereby finds that the adoption oflocal amendments of the Califom ia Fire Code are reasonably necessary because of localtopographic, climatic, and geologic conditions; andWHEREAS, Heal th & Safety Code Section 17958.5 pemiits the City of Oakland to makesuch changes or modifications to the Codes as are reasonably necessary because of localcondirions; and, Health & Safety Code Secrion 17958.7 requires that the City ofOakland

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before making any changes or modifications pursuant to Section 17958.5 make expressfindings that such changes or modifications are needed due to climatic, geographic, ortopographic conditions; andWHEREAS, the City Council does herewith find that the City of Oakland has certainclimatic, geologic, and topographical features that can have a deleterious effect onemergency services such as fire protection and emergency medical services, and,WHEREAS, after due considerarion, the City Council of the City of Oakland hereby findsthat due to local climatic, geologic and topographic condirions as stated in this secrion, thatmodifications and changes to the current 2007 California Fire Code are reasonably necessaryto provide sufficient and effective protection of life, health and property for the followingreasons:1. The City of Oakland is situated near several known major faults^ each capable ofgeneraring earthquakes of significant m agnitude. These include the South HaywardFault, the North Hayward, the San Andreas, and the Rodgers Creek Faults. These fauhsare subject to becoming active at any time; the City ofO aklan d is particularly vulnerableto devastation should such an earthqu ake occur. The potential effects of earthquake

activity include isolating the City of Oakland from the surrounding area and restricting oreliminating internal circulation due to the potential for collapsing of highway overpassesand underpasses, along with other bridges in the City, or a landslide, and the potential forvertical movement rendering surface travel unduly burdensome or impossible.2. The City ofO aklan d is bisected by Interstate 80, 880 and 580. Interstates 80 and 880 aredesignated by the California Highway Patrol as approved transportation routes for highlytoxic and radioactive materials. The potential for release or threaten ed release of ahazardous material along one of these routes is highly possible given the volumetransported d aily. Incidents of this nature will normally require all availa ble em ergencyresponse personnel to prevent injury and loss of life and to prevent, as far as practicable,

property loss. Emergency personnel responding to such aforementioned incidents may beunduly impeded and delayed in accomplishing an emergency response. Potential risk tothe protection of life and public safety and, in particular, residents and occupants instructures without the protection of automatic fire sprinklers.3. The seasonal climatic conditions during late summer and early fall pose serious,challenges to the Oakland Fire Department in controlling and fighting wild land urbaninterface fires. The hot, dry weath er' typical of this area in fire season coupled w ithstrong Diablo W inds can result in wildfires that threaten the City of Oakland. Naturalvegetation occurring in our region is among the most highly flammable in the world.While some code requirements, such as fire-resistive roof classification, have a direct

bearing on fire survival in a wild land fire situation, others, such as residential firesprinklers, may also have a positive effect In dry climate on low hum idity days,mate rials are much m ore easily ignited. Mo re fires are likely to occur and any fire, oncestarted, can expand rapidly. Residential fire sprinklers can arrest a fire starting within astructure before it spreads to adjacent bmsh and structures.4. The topography of Oakland presents problems in delivery of emergency services,including fire protection . Hilly terrain has narrow, winding roads with limited access foremergency response and residential egress, preventing rapid access and orderly

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evacu ation. Mu ch of these hills are covered with highly non-fire-resistive naturalvegetation. In addition to access and evacuation problems, the terrain m akes delivery ofwater extrem ely difficult. Some hill areas are served by water pum p system s subject tofailure in fire, high win ds, earthquak e and other power failure situatio ns. Due to thetopography in much of the City of Oakland, roadway condition, angle of approach ordeparture, steeply sloping roadways and grades are commo n.5. There is expansive soil in many areas of the Oakland Hills that retain ground water from

severe rainstorms. This produces a condition wherein the moisture content of the soil issufficient that roadway s become damaged due to soil expansion and shrinkage. Allweather, paved surfaces capable of supporting the imposed loads of fire apparatus arenecessary to ensure access of emergency response persormel. These roadw ays, approachangles, steep slopes and grades can also make it difficult for fire apparatus and otherem ergen cy veh icles to access a site. It is therefore essential that these roadw ay accessesbe provided with proper all-weather paved surfaces, angle of approach, grades and gateaccess; now, thereforeTHE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:Sec tion 1. Secrion 15.12 Repealed. Section 15.12 of the Oakland Mun icipal Code isrepealed in its entirety.Section 2. Section 15.12, Oakland Fire Cod e. Section 15.12, Fire Code, is reinstated in theOakland Municipal Code as follows:Section 15.12, Oakland Fire Code

15.12.010 2007 California Fire Cod e is Ad opted an d Am end edA. The 2007 California Fire Code, including Appendix Chapter I , 1 App endix B , AppendixC, and Appendix D as amended below, and referenced National Fire ProtectionAssociation Standards and other standards as adopted by the Califomia State FireMarshal, is hereby adopted and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forthherein, subject to the modifications thereto set forth in this Chapter below.B. This Chapter shall be known as the "Oakland Fire Code" and shall be referred to in thisChapter as "this Chapter," "this Code" or "the Oakland Fire Code."C. To the extent permitted by law, the Fire Chief may, at his/her sole discretion, reviserequirements set forth in the Oakland Fire Code in specific instances due to climatic,geographic or topographic conditions.D. A c opy of this Code is on file in the office of the Fire Chief of the City ofOakland.

15.12.020 Oa kland Am endm ents to the 2007 California Fire Code.The following sections of the 2007 Califomia Fire Code as adopted herein are hereby revisedas noted by italicized terms including, but not limited to, add, amend or delete, as follows:

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APP END IX A , CH A PT ER 1 - AD MIN ISTRA TION -^me/7(i this Appendix A, Chapter 1as follows:Am end: 101.1 Title This Section 15.12.020 ofO akland Municipal Code Chapter 15.12 shallbe known as the "Oakland A mendm ents to the 2007 California Fire Code, may be cited assuch and will be referred to herein as "this chapter," "this Code," or the "Oakland FireCode."Am end: 101.2 Scope . W here any secrion of the 2007 California Fire Code or any otherreferenced codes, regulations or standards are amended by this chapter, all provisions of suchoriginal codes, regulations or standards not so specifically amended shall remain in full forceand effect. No twith stand ing the foregoing, in the event prov isions set forth herein conflictwith any section of the 2007 Califomia Fire Code or any other referenced codes, regulationsor standards, the provisions of this Code shall prevail and control.Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this Code, including failure to prov ide, obtainor maintain valid permits, certifications, tests, listings, affixed labeling, inspection approvals,or other conditions of permit; failure to repair, demolish, remove, or rehabilitate unsafematerials, appliances, fixtures, equipment or other property; or failure to prevent, restrain,correct, or abate conditions unsafe or hazardous for egress or fire protection or health due toinadequate maintenance, excess loading, dilapidation, or abandonment shall be and isdeclared to be prima facie evidence of an existing and continuing hazard to life or limb,property or public w elfare.Section 102 Ap plica bility - Amend this Section J 02 as follows:Add : 5. All materials, assemb lies, appliances, fixtures, equipment, and installations thereof;all arrangements of occupancies, exits, aisles, stairs, and doors; all parapet walls, comices,spires, towers, tanks, statuary, signage, structural members, appendages, and appurtenancesthereto in buildings and stmctures regulated by this Code shall be so arranged, assembled,installed, maintained and of sufficient size and so protected as to reduce and minimize allegress, fire, safety, and health hazards.Add : 6. The quality of all materials, assemblies, appliances, fixtures, and equipm ent;methods of connection, assembly, and installation; allowable stress, strain, deflection, rateand volume and velocity of flow, pressure, temperature, and opacity; and assumed loads andcapacities to be used in the design and construction of all buildings and stmctures, plumbingand mechanical installations, and electrical systems shall be consistent with requirements ofthis Code and nationally recognized standards of quality and generally recognized and well-established methods of testing, design, installation, and construction. Testing, listing, andaffixed labeling shall be prima facie evidence of conformity with approved standards forsafety to life and limb, property, and public welfare.102.7. Subjects not regulated by this code.Ad d: Unless expressly stated herein, this chapter is not intended to amen d, repeal, orsupersede provisions of any other codes, regulations or ordinances, including, but not limitedto , the demolition ordinance, earthquake damage abatement ordinance, dangerous buildingordinance, creek protection ordinance, Planning Code and Building Maintenance Code.

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Section 105. Fermits - Amend this Section J 03 as follow s:105.3.7. Information on the permit.Ad d: Every perm it shall also contain an agreement as follows which shall be executed by thepermit holder as a condition of issuance:"I hereby agree to save, defend, indemnify and keep harmless the City ofOak land and itsofficials, officers, employees, representatives, agents and volunteers from all actions, claims,dem ands, litigation, or proceedings, including those for atto m eys' fees, against the City inconsequence of the granting of this permit or from the use or occupancy of the public right-of-way, public easement, or any sidewalk, street or sub-sidewalk or otherwise by virtuethereof, and will in all things strictly comply with the conditions under which this permit isgranted. I further certify that I am the owner of the property involved in thi s perm it or that Iam fully authorized by the owner to access the property and perform the work authorized bythis permit."Section 108. Bo ard of Ap peals - A mend this Section 108 as follows:Amend: 108.1. Ap peals . In order to hear and decide appeals of ord ers, decisions, ordeterminations made by the Fire Chief relative to the application and interpretation of thenon-adm inistrative (technical) requirements of this Code, the property o wner may request anadministrative hearing with a Hearing Exam iner. The request shall be filed in writing withthe Fire Chief and shall be accompanied with a fee as established in the Master Fee Schedule.The request for an administrative hearing shall contain the following information:1. A brief statem ent setting forth the legal interest of the party or parties in the real propertyidentified in the order, decision or determination made by the Fire Chief; an d2. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of that (those) specific order(s),decision(s) or determination(s) protested; and3. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language contending that issuance of the order,decision or determination was a result of error or abuse of discretion together with anymaterial facts claimed to support such contention; and4. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief sought and the reasonswhy it is claimed the protested order, decision or determination should be reversed, modified,or otherwise set aside; and5. The signature of the property owner, and his or her mailing address; and6. The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at least one person requestinga hearing as to the truth of the matters stated in the request for hearing; andThe written request for an administrative hearing with the accompanying fee shall bereceived by the Fire Chief witliin fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of the service ofsuch order, decision or determination of the Fire Chief

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Amend: 108.2. Sch edu ling a nd N oticing . As soon as practicable after receiving the requestfor administrative hearing, the Fire Chief shall fix a date, time and place for theadministrative hearing. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given tothe appellant at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing.The failure of the Fire Chief to serve any person required herein to be served shall notinvalidate any proceedings hereunder as to any other person duly served or relieve any suchperson from any duty or obligation imposed by the provisions of this section.Amend: 108.3. Scope of Hea rin g, Only those technical matters or issues specifically raisedby the appellant in the Request for Administrative Hearing shall be considered in theadministrative hearing .Amend: 108.4. H ea rin g Exa m ine r. The Hearing Examiner shall not be an employee of theCity of Oakland and shall be qualified by experience and training regard ing fire and,building constm ction and other matters pertaining to this Code.Amend: 108.5. Li m itat ion s of A uth ori ty, The. Hearing Exam iner shall have no authorityrelative to interpretations of the administrative provisions of this Code and shall not beempowered to waive or otherwise set aside the non-administrative (technical) requirementsof this Code.Amend: 108.6. Effect of H ea rin g. Decisions of the Hearing Examiner in all instances shallbe final and conclusive.Amend: 108.7, Review of Ad m inistra tive Determ inatio n. The limitation period providedpursuant to Califomia Code of Civil Procedure Secrion 1094.6 shall apply to all petirionsfiled seeking judicial review of administrarive determinations made by the Fire Chief or theHearing Examiner.Section 109 H az ard ou s Co ndition s Violations - Amend this Section 109 as follows:Add: 109.1 H az ar do us C on ditio ns, Any comm ercially or residenrially zoned parcel, lot orpremise on which flammable materials as defined by this Code are openly stored orabandoned, causing blight or hazardous conditions, so as to constitute a potential fire orhealth hazard shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be ordered cleaned by the issuanceof a norice to abate in accordance with Section 106.1 of this Code.Amend: 109.1.2. R em un er ati on . In addition to the penalties provided by law, a violatorshall be liable for such costs, expenses, disbursements, and attorneys' fees paid or incurredby the City or any of its officials, officers, representatives, employees, agents, volunteers,vendors, or third-party contractors in correction, abatement and prosecution of the violation.Add: 109.2.1. Vio lation s. Any violation of this Code is deemed a public nuisance and amisdemeanor, but may be cited or charged, at the election of the enforcing officer or CityAttom ey, as infractions, w ith the exceptions cited below in subsection (b ). No thing in thissection shall prevent any other remed y at law. Each person shall be guilty of a separateoffense for each and every day during a portion of which a violation of any provision of thisCode is com mitted, co ntinued, or permitted by such person.

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Add: 109.2.2. M isde m ean ors. Not withstanding Section 103.4.4.1, violation of any of thefollowing provisions of this Code shall be charged only as a misdemeanor;Add : 109.3.2. Au tho rity to Abate V iolations. Whenever the Fire Chief has issued an orderor notice pursuant to this Code, and the condition remains uncorrected after the timespecified in the order or notice, the Fire Chief may proceed to abate the condition byremoval, restriction, rehabilitation, demolition, instituting security protocols, or whatevermeans the Fire Chief determines are reasonably necessary to cause the abatement of suchviolations.Add: 109.3.3. Co st Recov ery. The costs of any abatement action taken pursuant to thisCo de shall be recovered b y the City pursuant to the prov isions of this section. Afterperforming the abatement work on the property in quesrion, the Fire Chief shall cause to berecorded with the County Recorder, a "prospecrive Norice of Special Assessment Lien."Such notice shall summarize the work performed, the cost and date of completion. The costsshall be imposed as a lien in conformance with Section 107 of this Cod e. They City mayproceed to recover such costs in a civil lawsuit.Add: 109.3.4. Notice of Ab atem ent O rd er s, Notices and A ctions. If norice has not alreadybeen given pursuant to Section 103.4.2, the Office of the Fire Marshal ("Fire Department")shall personally serve, or shall send one copy of the official notice to abate by regular mail,postage prepaid, to the person owning the parcel, including undeveloped land, on which thefire or dangerous condition is located, or to any person in control of said parcel, as suchperson's name and address appear on the current County of Alameda's assessment roll. Ifsuch address is unknown to the Fire Department then notice shall be affected by physicallyposting such no tice on the property itself Service by mail shall be deemed com pleted at thetim e of deposit in the United States mail.Ad d: Section 112. Jud gm ent and LiensAdd : 112.1 A uth ori ty to Lien. The cost incurred pursuant to Sections 103 and 106 of thisCode in obtaining Real Property Ownership Reports and in razing or demolishing any fire orsecuring or cleaning any parcel and abating its associated fire hazard, or instituting a firewatch by action of the Fire Chief shall be a proper charge against the City Treasury and shallbe paid from there. Re-inspections and administrative fees to ascertain Code compliance foroverdue abatement of previously noticed or cited violations shall be charged against theowner. Fees shall be in the amount as currently described in the Master Fee Schedule. TheFire Chief shall give the owner or other interested party of such premises a written notice andstatement showing the itemized cost of such abatement, and requesting payment thereofAlternatively, said charges may be directly collected in a civil lawsuit or by the filing andforeclosure of a lien.Add: 112.2 Notice of H ear ing on Lien. If the amount of such expenses as shown in suchstatement is not paid to the Fire Chief within ten (10) days after such notice, the Fire Chiefshall file with the City Administrator written notice of those persons against whose propertythe City intends to file a lien. Upon receipt of such notice, the City Administrator shallpresent same to the City Council, and the City Council shall forthwith, by resolution, fix atime and place for a public hearing on such notice. The Fire Chief shall cause a copy of suchnotice to be served on the owner of the property not less than ten (10) days prior to the timefixed for such hearing. Mailing a copy of such notice to the owner of the property at the

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address listed in the most recent property ownership records provided to the City by theCounty Assessor as of the date the Fire Chief causes notice to be mailed shall compriseproper service. Service shall be deemed complete at the time of deposit in the United Statesmail.At the public hearing as scheduled above the City Council will hear all noticed or affectedproperty owners who would be obligated to pay the abatement and related costs incurred bythe City. The City Council shall confirm the appropriateness of persons to be heldresponsible for the noticed abatement charges and report to the Fire Chief its finaldeterminations of liability concerning the affected parties. Charges confirmed by the CityCouncil and not paid within five (5) days of the public hearing date will be subject to lien andcollection procedures as provided below.The Fire Chief shall record in the Office of the County Recorder of the County of Alameda,State of Califomia, and a certificate substantially in the following form:

"NO TICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN"Pursuant to authority vested in me by the Fire Code of the City ofOakland, Califomia, I didon the day of , 20 , cause a condition to be abated or charg eable action tooccur on the hereinafter-described real property at the expenses of the own er thereof, in theamount of $ and that said amount has not been paid nor any part thereof, and the Cityof Oakland does hereby claim a lien upon the hereinafter-described real property in saidamount; the same shall be a lien upon the said real property until said sum, with interestthereon from the date of recordation of this lien in the Office of the County Recorder of theCounty of Alameda, State of Califomia, and such other charges as may be applied from theCity of Oakland Master Fee Schedule, has been paid in full. The real property hereinabovementioned and upon which a lien is claimed is that certain parcel of land lying and being inthe City of Oakland, County of Alameda, State of Califomia, and particularly described asfollows:"Assessor's Parcel Number: ."D ated this _ ^ _ _ day of , 20 .

Fire ChiefCity of Oakland"The same shall be a lien against the property described therein until the amount thereof, plusaccrued interest, has been paid in full. The amount of such lien shall.draw interest thereon ata rate as established in the City of Oakland Master Fee Schedule from and after the date ofthe recording of said notice of the co ntents thereof.Add: 112.3 M ethod of collection: Add itional Amo unt of Costs to Ta x Bill Proc ed ure .With the confirmation of the report by the City Council, the nuisance abatement chargescontained therein that remain unpaid by the owner of the subject property shall constitute aspecial assessment against said property as it has received the special benefit of Cityabatement services. Such charges shall be collected, along with City administrative and a re-

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inspection fees at such time as is established by the County Assessor for inclusion on the nextproperty tax roll.The Fire Chief shall turn over to the County Assessor for inclusion in the next property taxassessment the total sum of unpaid nuisance abatement charges consisting of the abatementcosts, administrative and re-inspection fees, and interest from the date of recordation of thelien, at the rate established in the Master Fee Schedule.Thereafter, said assessment may be collected at the same time and in the same manner asordinary municipal taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the sameprocedure of sale as provided for ordinary delinquent municipal taxes. The specialassessment shall be on parity and the same priority as general property taxes.Add: 112.4 Ju dg m en t L iens A copy of every judgm ent imposing a fine or cost or both uponany owner of any real property for a violation of this Code thereon shall, upon the entry ofjudgment, be filed forthwith by the Fire Chief in the Office of the Recorder of AlamedaCounty. The C ounty Recorder shall index it immediately upon receiving it in the index ofme cha nics' liens. The fine, charg es or adm inistrative costs shall be a lien upon the realproperty from the time the certified copy of the judg m ent is filed in th e Office of theRecorder, subject only to taxes, assessments, and water charges, and to mortgage andmechan ics' liens existing on the real property prior to the filing.Add: Section 113. Oa kland Mu nicipal Code, Article 15, Ch ap ter 15.64, BedroomWindow Security Ba rs And GrillsAdd: Section 113.1. Ad ministration And Enforcemen t of Oaklan d M unicipa l Code,Article 15, C ha pt er 15.64, Bedroom Window Security Ba rs A nd G rills. The CityAdm inistrator delegates to the Fire Chief of the Fire Department the au thority to enforce andadminister the provisions of Oakland Municipal Code, Article 15, Chapter 15.64, entitied"Bedroom Window Security Bars and Grills." All City employees designated by the FireChief are authorized to m ake necessary inspections and take any actions on behalf of the FireChief as may be required to enforce and administer the provisions of Article 15 of theOakland Municipal Code.Article 15 of the Oakland Municipal Code will be administered and enforced in accordancewith the powers vested in the Fire Chief by applicable law, including but not limited to the2007 California Fire Code and the provisions of Oakland Municipal Code, Chapter I,Articles 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8, as amended by O rdinance No. 11989 C.M .S.(Ord. 12006 1,1997)Add: 113.2. Fire H az ar d. Any residential or non-residential building or structure or portionthereof, device, apparatus, equipment, combustible waste or vegetation which, in the opinionof the Fire Chief, is in such a condition as to cause a fire or explosion or prov ide a ready fuelto augment the spread and intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause shall beconsidered Substandard and a Public Nuisance.Add: 113.3 Faiilty M ate rial s of C on stru ctio n. The use of materials of construction, exceptthose which are specifically allowed or approved by this Code and the Oakland BuildingCode, and which have been adequately maintained in good and safe condition, shall cause aresidential or non-residential building or structure to be Substandard and a Public Nuisance.

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Add: 113.4 In ad eq ua te Exits . Except for those buildings or structures or portions thereofwhich have been provided with adequate exit facilities conforming to the provisions of thisCode, residential and non-residential buildings or stmctures or portions thereof whoseexisting facilities where installed in violation of code requirements in effect at the time oftheir construction or whose exit facilities have not been increased in number or width inrelation to any increase in occupant load due to alterations, additions or change in use oroccupancy subsequent to the time of construction shall be considered Substandard and aPublic N uisance.Notwithstanding compliance with code requirements in effect at the time of theirconstruction, residential and non-residential buildings or structures or portions thereof shallbe considered Substandard and a Public Nuisance when the Fire Chief or the BuildingOfficial finds that an unsafe condition exists through an improper location of or length oftravel to required exits, or a lack of an adequate number or width of required exits, or whenother conditions exist which are dangerous to human life including, but not limited to, lack ofor unapproved or improperly installed or' improperly maintained illumination of requiredexits, directional signage to required exits, door and window release and security devices,and other obstructions to or within the exiting path of travel or emergency escape.Add: 113.5 Ina deq uat e Fire Protection or Firefighting Eq uipm ent. Residential and nonresidential buildings or stmctures or portions thereof shall be considered Substandard and aPublic Nuisance when they are not provided with the fire-resistive construction or fire-extinguishing systems or equipment required by this Code, except those buildings orstmctures or portions thereof which conformed with all applicable laws at the time of theirconstruction and whose fire-resistive integrity and fire-extinguishing systems or equipmenthave been adequately maintained and improved in relation to any increase in occupant load,alteration or add ition, or any change in occupancy.Add: Section 114. Declaration of Public Nu isance Sub standardAny violations of the Oakland Fire Code deemed to be substandard and a public nuisance bythe Fire Chief or Building Official shall be subject to the enforcement and other proceedingsset forth in the Oakland Building Co de, Oakland M unicipal Code Chapter 1 5.08.CH AP TE R 2, DE FIN ITIO NS - Amend this Chapter as follows:Section 202. General Definitions - Add the following definitions:Add: CA LIF O RN IA F IR E CO DE : The International Building Code as amended andadopted by the State of California and is another name for the body of regulations known asthe California Code of Regulations (C.C.R.), Titie 24, Part 9; a portion of the "CalifomiaBuilding Standards Code," as defined in the "California Building Standards Law"com me ncing with Section 18901 of- the Health and Safety C ode.Add: CA LIFO RN IA EL EC TR IC C O DE : The National Electric Code as amended andadopted by the State of California and is another name for the body of regulations know n asthe California Code of Regulations (C.C.R .), Titie 24, Part 3; a portion of the "CaliforniaBuilding Standards C ode," as defined in the "California Building Standards La w"

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commencing with Section 18901 of the Health and Safety Code.Add: CA LIF OR NIA M EC HA NIC AL C OD E: The International Mechanical Code asamended and adopted by the State of Califomia and is another name for the body ofregulations known as the California Code of Regulations (C.C.R.), Title 24 , Part 4; a portionof the "California Building Standards Code," as defined in the "Califomia BuildingStandards La w " commencing with Section 18901 of the Health and Safety Code.Add: CA LI FO RN IA PLU M BIN G CO DE : The International Plumbing Code as amendedand adopted by the State of Califomia and is another name for the body of regulations knownas the Califomia Code of Reg ulations (C.C.R.), Title 24, Part 5; a portion of the "CalifomiaBuilding Standards C ode," as defined in the "California Building Standards Law "commencing with Section 18901 of the Health and Safety Code.Add: CO M BI NA TIO N PE R M IT : A Combination Permit allows the performance ofbuilding, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work under a single permit and may be issuedfor certain types of work which the Building Official has identified as being appropriate forsuch consideration. Fees shall be assessed as established in the Master Fee Schedule.Add: DE PA RT M EN T HA VING JU RISD ICT ION : Wherever reference is made in thisCode to "Depa rtment Having Jurisdiction," it shall mean the Oakland Fire Departmen t, andits successor in Title.Add: VE RY H IG H FI RE HA ZAR D SEV ERITY ZO NE : All of that area within the Cityas defined by the Fire Marshal of the City of Oakland, including, but not limited to, the areanorth and east of the following boundaries:

BE G IN N IN G at the MacA rthur Freeway at the San Leandro border to FoothillBoulevard; west on Foothill Boulevard to Stanley; west on Stanley to 98 th Av enue; southon 98th Avenue to Stearns Avenue; west on Steams to Burr Street; west onBurr Street toThermal; west on Thermal to 8500 Thermal; south at 8500 Thermal to MacArthurBoulevard; west on MacArthur Boulevard to 82nd Avenue; north on 82nd Avenue toUtah Street; west on Utah Street to Partridge Avenue; south on Partridge Avenue toOutlook Avenue; west on Outlook Avenue to Seminary Avenue; south on SeminaryAvenue to MacArthur Boulevard; west on MacArthur Boulevard to Bueil Street; north onBuell Street to Tompkins Avenue; west on Tompkins Avenue to End; straight line fromTompkins Avenue to Wisconsin Street; west on Wisconsin Street to Carlsen Street; weston Carlsen Street to Maple Avenue; south on Maple Avenue to Morgan Avenue; west onMorgan Avenue to Earner; south on Earner to Morgan Avenue; west on Morgan Avenueto Coolidge Avenue; North on Coolidge Avenue to Alida Street; west on Alida Street toLincoln Avenue; south on Lincoln Avenue to Tiffin Road; west on Tiffin Road to WhittleAvenue; west on Whittle Avenue to Fruitvale Avenue (Dimond Park); follow thesouthern and westem boundary of Dimond Park to El Centro Road; west on El CentreRoad to Dolores; west on Dolores to Park Boulevard; north on Park Boulevard toPiedmont boundary; Piedmont boundary to Mt. View Cemetery; northern boundary ofMt. View Cemetery to Clarewood Drive; west on Clarewood Drive to Broadway Terrace;south on Broadway Terrace to Margarido Drive; west on Margarido Drive to Lawton;west on Lawton to Broadway; north on Broadway to Keith Avenue; west on KeithAvenue to College Avenue; and north on College Avenue to the corporate limits of theCity of Berkeley.

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Add: IN D EX SH EE T: A sheet located w ithin the 1st or 2nd sheet of the plan set that listsall draw ings and sheet numbers and a description of each drawing that is part of the plan setor other submittal document.Add : N O N -P RO FE SS IO N A L: A person that is not licensed or certified by the State ofCalifomia, but is not prohibited by state law from providing a certain service to others orperforming certain work for oneselfAdd: OAKLA ND BUILDING CO NSTR UC TION COD E: The Oakland BuildingConstruction Code is the compiled editions of the Califomia Building Standards Codes,California Code of Regulations (CCR ), Titie 24, Part 2 (Building), Part 3 (E lectrical), Part 4(Mechanical), and Part 5 (Plumbing), and the Uniform Swimming Pool Spa and Hot TubCode, with local amendments thereto as adopted by the Council of the City of Oakland.Add: RE AD ILY A CC ES SIB LE : As defined in the California Plumbing and MechanicalCodes.Add : SE AL ED (ST AM PE D) : Indicates the plan(s) is/are sealed, as required by CalifomiaBusiness & Professions Code Sections 5536.1 and 553 6.2, with originally applied ink appliedto the print or copy of the plans or other submittal documents subm itted with an applicationfor permit. Information provided on the seal (stamp) shall be in accordance with CalifomiaBusiness & Professions Code Section 5536.1 and Title 16, Section 136 of the CalifomiaCode of Regulations.Add : SI G N ED : Indicates the originals of the indicated plan(s) have been "w et" signed (andsealed) and the image of such signing is apparent on the copies of the originals submitted forpermit. Also refer to the definirion of wet" signed.Add: " W E T " SIG N ED : Indicates the plan(s) is/are signed with originally applied inkapplied to the print or copy of the plans or other submittal docum ents subm itted with anapplication for permit. Also refer to the definition of "signed."Add: W O RK ST A TI O N : A defined space or independent principal piece of equipmentusing hazardous materials where a specific function, laboratory procedure or research activityoccurs. Approved or listed hazardous materials storage cabinets, flammable liquid storagecabinets or gas cabinets serving a workstation are included as part of the workstation. Aworkstarion is allowed to contain venrilarion equipment, fire protecrion devices, electricaldevices, and other processing and scientific equipment.C H A P T E R 3 - G E N E R A L P R E C A U T IO N S A G A IN S T F IR EChapter 3 of the 2007 California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety.

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CHA PTER 4 - EMER GENC Y PLANNING AND PREPAREDN ESSChapter 4 of the 2007 California Fire Code is adopted w ith the following ame ndm ents:Section 404. Fire Safety And Evac uation Plans - Amend this Section 404 a s follows:Amend: 404.2 W he re R eq uir ed . An approved fire safety and evacuation plan shall beprepared and maintained for the following occupancies and Fires.

1. Group A having an occupant load of 100 or more persons.2. Group B having an occupant load of 500 or more persons.3. Group E: See 3.13 Titie 19, CCR for regulafions.4. Group H.5. Group I. See 3.09 Title 19, CCR for regulations.6. Group R-1. See 3.09 Title 19, CCR for regulations.7. Group R-2 college and university.8. Group M having an occupant load of 500 or more persons9. Cov ered malls exceeding 50,000 square feet [4,645 square meters (m^)] in aggregatefloor area.10. Underground.

Amend: 404.3.1 Fi re Ev acu atio n Pla ns . Fire evacuation plans shall include the following:1. Emergency egress or escape routes and whether evacuation of the occupancy is to becom plete or, where approved, by selected floors or areas only.2. Description of what the fire alarm, if required, sounds and looks like (audible andvisual waming devices).3. Procedures for employees who must remain to operate critical equipment beforeevacuating.4. Procedures for accounting for employees and occupants after evacuarion have beencompleted.5. Identification and assignment of personnel responsible for rescue or emergencymedical aid.6. The preferred and any alternative means of notifying occupants of a fire oremergency.7. The preferred and any alternative me ans of reporting fires and other em ergenc ies tothe fire department or designated emergency response organization.8. Identification and assignment of personnel who can be contacted for furtherinformation or explanation of duties under the plan.9. A description .of the emergency voice/alarm comm unication system alert tone andpreprogrammed voice messages, where provided.

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TA BLE 405 .2-Am end Table 405.2 as follows:FIRE AND EVACUATION DRIL L, FREQUENCY AIVD PAR TICIPATIONG RO U P O RO CCU PA N CYGroup AGroup B'Group EGroup IGroup R-1Group R-2^High-rise Fires

FREQ U EN CYQuarterlyAnnually

PA RTI CI PA TI O NEmployeesEmployees

See 3.13 Title 19. CCRSee 3.09 Title 19, CCR

See 3.09 Titie 19. CCRFour annually All occupantsSee 3.09 Title 19. CCR

a. Group B Fires having an occupant load of 500 or more persons.b. Applicable to Group R-2 college and university Fires only.c. Applicable to high-rise office Fires only.Sec t i on 408 . U se A nd O ccup ancy - Re l a t ed R equ i r em en t s . A m end t h is Sec ti on 408 a sf o l l ow s :Amen d: 408.9 G ro up R-2 Oc cup anc ies . Group R-2 occupancies sha ll comply wi th therequirements of Sect ions 408.9.1 through 408.9.3 and Sect ions 401 through 406. Group R-2Co llege and university shall com ply with the requ ireme nts of. Sections 40 8.9.1 throu gh408.9.6 and Sect ions 401 through 406.Add: 408.9 .4 F i r s t Em erg enc y Ev acu at io n Dr i l l . The f ir st emergency evacuation dr il l o feach school year shall be conducted within 10 days of the begirming of classes.Ad d: 408.9.5 Ti m e of Da y. Emergency ev acuat ion dr il ls shal l be conducted at di fferentho urs of the day or evening , during the. cha ngin g of classes, wh en the sch ool is at assemb ly,during the recess or gymnastic periods, of during other t imes to avoid distinction betweendril ls and actual f ires. In Group R2 Colleg e and university Fires, one required dril l shall beheld during hours after sunset or before sunrise.Am end : 408 .11.1.2 Rev isio ns . The lease plans shall be revised armually or as often asnecessary to keep them current .C H A P T E R 5^ F I R E S E R V I C E F E A T U R E SSect ion 503. F i r e A pp ar a t us Access Roa ds . - Amend thi s Sec tion 503 as fo l lows:A m en d: 503.2.1 Dim en sio ns . Fi re apparatus access roads shall meet the requiremen tsoutline in Tables land 2 and for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6,and an unobstructed vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches (4,115 mm).

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Section 504. Access to Fire s a nd Roofs. - Amend this Section 504 as follows:Add: 504.4 Access C on tro l Devices, When access control devices including bars, grates,gates, electric or magnetic locks or similar devices, which would inhibit rapid fire departmentemergency access to the Fire Department, are installed, such devices shall be approved by theFire Cod e Official. All access control devices shall be provided w ith an appro ved means fordeactivation or unlocking by the fire department.Access control devices shall also comply with Chapter 10 Egress.Section 507. Ha za rd s To Firefigh ters - Amend this Section 507 as follows:Add: Fire Stan da rd, 507.4 Roof Gu ardrails at Interio r Cou rts . Roof openings intointerior courts that are bounded on all sides by fire resisrive construction shall be protectedwith guardrails. The top of the guardrail shall not be less than 42 inches in height above theadjacent roof surface that can be walked on. Intermediate rails shall be designed and spacedsuch that a 12-inch diam eter sphere cannot pass through.Ex cep tion : W here the roof opening is greater than 600 square feet in area.Section 511. Emergency Communications Systems. Amend this Section 511 as follows:Add: 511.1 Em ergen cy Co mm unicatio n Systems. In new buildings or in buildingsexpanded by more than 20%, or occupancies in which a change in occupancy classificationoccurs where adequate interior emergency radio communication is not possible, a system orequipment that will provide emergency radio coverage acceptable to the Fire Code Officialshall be installed.CHA PTER 6 - F IRE SERVICE AND FEATURESSection 60 3. Fuel F ired Ap plianc es. - Amend this Section 603 as follows:Add: 603.4.2 Por table Unvented H eaters Used in Oth er Occupan cies and OutsideLocations, Use of portable unvented heaters in other occupancies and outside locarions shallbe approved by die Fire Code Official.Section 605. Electric al Equ ipm en t, W iring And Ha zar ds - Amend this Section 605 asfollows:Add: 605.11 Im m ersi on H ea te rs . All electrical immersion heaters used in dip tanks, sinks,vats and similar operations shall be provided with approved over-temperature controls andlow liquid level electrical disconne cts. Manual reset of required protecrion devices shall beprovided.

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Section 608. Statio nar y S torage B atte ry Systems - Am end this Section 608 as follows:Add: 608.6.3 Fa ilu re of Ve ntilation System . Failure of the ventilation system shallautomatically disengage the charging system.CH APT ER 9 - F IRE PRO TECTIO N SYSTEMSSection 90 3. Au tom atic S prin kler Systems - Amend this Section 903 as follows:Amend: Fire Sta nd ard - 903.2 W he re Re qu ired . Approved automatic sprinkler systems innew occupancies and structures and in existing modified occupancies and structures, shall beprovided in the locations described in this section. Automaric fire sprinklers shall be installedper the requirements set forth in Secrions 903.2.1 through 903.2.13 and as follows, whicheveris the more restrictive:

1. An autom atic sprinkler system shall be provided throu ghou t all new occu pancies thathave a gross floor area in excess of 3,600 square feet or that are three (3) or morestories in height including basem ents.2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all existing occupancieswhen modifications are made that increases the gross floor area to more than 3,600square feet or increases the number of stories to three (3) or more.

Exception: One-time additions to existing occupancies made after January 1, 2008that do not exceed 500 square feet in gross floor area.3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new occupancies, toinclude change of use located in the designated V ery High Fire Hazard Severity ZoneVery High Fire Hazard Severity Zo ne.

Ex cep tion : Any non-residential accessory stmctures to single family residences thathave a gross floor area of 500 square feet or less.4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all existing occupancieslocated in the designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Very High FireHazard Severity Zone when modificarions are made that increase the gross floor area.

Ex cep tion : One-time additions to existing occupancies made after January 1, 2008that do not exceed 500 square feet in gross floor area.

CHA PTER 14 - F IRE SAFETY DURING C ONSTRU CTION AND D EM OL ITIONSection 1404. Preca ution s Against Fire - Amend this Section J 404 as follow s:1404.8 Fir e W alls. When walls are required to be of fire resistive construction, the wallconstruction shall be completed (with all openings protected) immediately after theoccupancy is sufficiently weather-protected at the location of the wall(s).

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Section 1411. M eans Of E gress - Amend this Section J4 J1 as follow s:Amend: F ire Stan dard [B] 1411.1 Sta irw ays R eq ui re d. Each level above the first story in new m ulti-storybuildings shall be provided with at least two usable exit stairways after the floor deckingis installed. The stairways shall be continuous and discharge to grade level. Stairwaysserving more than two floor levels shall be enclosed (with openings adequately protected)after exterior walls/windows are in place. Exit stairs in new and in existing, occupiedbuildings shall be lighted and maintained clear of debris and construction materials at alltimes.

Exception: For new multi-story buildings, one of the required exit stairs may beobstmcted on not more than two contiguous floor levels for the purposes of stairwayconstruction (i.e., installation of gypsum board, painting, flooring, etc.).Add: Section 1411.1.1 Re qu ired M ean s of Egre ss. All new buildings under constmctionshall have a least one unobstructed means of egress. AH means of egress shall be identified inthe Fire Protection Plan.C H A P T E R 18 - S E M IC O N D U C T O R F A B R IC A T IO N F A C IL IT IE SSection 1802. Definitions - Amend the definitions as follows:CO NTIN UO US GAS DE TE CT IO N SYSTE M: An approved gas detection system wherethe analytical instmment is maintained in continuous operation and sampling is performedwithout intermption. Analysis is allowed to be performed on a cyclical basis at intervals notto exceed 30 min utes. In occupied areas where air is re-circulated and not exhausted to atreatment system (e.g., breathing zone), the Chief may require a cyclical basis at intervals notto exceed 5 minutes. The gas detection system shall be able to detect the presence of a gas ator below the permissible exposure limit in occupiable areas and at or below Vi IDLH (or 0.05LC 50 if no established IDL H) in unoccupiable areas.Delete Definition: W ork stati on .C H A P T E R 19 - L U M B E R Y A R DS AN D W O O D W O R K IN G F A C IL IT IE SSection 1907. Storage Of Wood Chips And Logged Material Associated W ith Tim berAnd Lu m be r P rod uctio n Facilities - Amend this Section J 907 as follows:Add: 1907.6 Fire Protec tion W ate r Supply Systems. An approved fire protection watersupply and" hydrant system suitable for the fire hazard involved shall be provided for openstorage yards and processing areas. Hydrant systems shall be installed in accordance withNFPA 24.Section 1908. Storag e And Proc essing of W ood Chip s, Logged M ater ials, Fines,Compost and Raw Product Associated with Yard Waste and Recycling Facili t ies -Amend this Section 1908 as follow s:Add: 1908.11 Fire Protectio n W ate r Supply System s. An approved fire protection watersupply and hydrant system suitable for the fire hazard involved shall be provided for openstorage yards and processing areas. Hydrant systems shall be installed in accordance with

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1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of toxic, highly toxic, or highlyvolatile corrosive liquids and gases shall have welded or brazed con nectionsthroughou t except for cormections within an exhausted enclo sure if the material is agas, or an approved method of drainage or containment is provided for connecrions ifthe material is a liquid.2. Piping and tubing shall not be located w ithin corridors, within any po rtion of a meansof egress required to be enclosed in fire-resistance-rated construcrion or in concealedspaces in areas not classified as Group H Occupancies.

Ex cep tion : Piping and tubing within the space defined by the walls of corridors andthe floor or roof above or in concealed space above other occupancies when installedin accordance with Section 415,8.6.3 of the Califomia Fire Code as required forGroup H, Division 5 Occupancies.3. All primary piping for toxic, highly toxic and moderately toxic gases shall pass ahelium leak test of lxlO-9 cubic centimeters/second where practical, or shall passtesting in accordance with an approved, nationally recognized standard. Tests shall beconducted by a qualified "third party" not involved with the constmction of the pipingand control systems.

Amend: 2703.3.1 Un auth oriz ed Discha rges, When hazardous materials are released inquantities reportable under state, federal or local regulations or when there is release or athreatened release that presents a threat to health, property or the environm ent, the Fire C odeOfficial shall be notified immediately in an approved manner and the following proceduresrequired in accordance with Sections 27 03.3.1.1 through 27 03.3.1.4.Add: 2703.5.2 V entilation Du cting. Product conveying ducts for venting hazardous materialsoperarions shall be labeled with the hazard class of the material being vented and the directionof flow.Add: 2703.5.3 "H " O ccup ancie s. In "H" occupancies, all piping and tubing may berequired to be identified when there is any possibility of confusion with hazardous materialstranspo rt tubing or piping. Flow direction indicators are required.Amend: 2703,9.8 Separation of Incompatible Materials. Incompatible materials in storageand storage of materials that are incompatible with materials in use shall be separated. Whenthe stored materials are in containers having a capacity of more than 5 pounds (2 kg) or 0.5gallon (2 L), separation shall be accomplished by:

1. Segregating incompatible materials in storage by a distance of not less than 20 feet(6,096 mm) and in an independent containment system.2. Isolating incompatible materials in storage by a noncombustible partition extendingnot less than 18 inches (457 mm) above and to the sides of the stored material.3. Storing liquid and solid materials in hazardous material storage cabinets.4. Storing compressed gases in gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures in accordance withSections 2703.8.5 and 2703.8.6. Ma terials that are incompatible shall not be storedwithin the same cabinet or exhausted enclosure.

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Gas Mixtures, the LC50 value for a gas mixture containing toxic, highly toxic or moderatelytoxic components shall be calculated using the formula in Appendix E, Section 103.1.3.1.Section 3704. Highly Toxic, Toxic and Mo derately Toxic Gases Inc lud ing Those Usedas Refr ige ran ts - Amend this Section 3704 as follows:Add: 3704.1.4 Automatic Shut-Off Valve. An automatic shut-off valve, which is of a failsafe-to-close design, shall be provided to shut off the supply of highly toxic gases for any ofthe following:

1. Ac tivation of a man ual fire alarm system.2. Activation of the gas detection system.3. Failure of emergency power.4. Failure of primary containment.5. Seismic activity.6. Failure of required ventilarion.7. Man ual activation at an approve d remote location.Add: 3704.1.5 Em ergen cy Co ntro l Station. Signals from emergency equipment used forhighly toxic gases shall be transmitted to an emergency control station or other approvedmonitoring station, which is continually staffed by trained personnel.Add: 3704.1.6 Ma xim um Th resh old Qu antity, Toxic gases stored or used in quantiriesexceeding the maximum threshold quantity in a single vessel per control area or outdoorcontrol area shall comply Avith the additional requirements for highly toxic gases of Section3704 of this code.Moderately toxic gases stored or used in quantities exceeding the maximum thresholdquantity. In a single vessel per control area or outdoor control area shall comply with theadditional requirements for toxic gases of Section 3704 of this codeAdd: 3704.1.7 Red uce d Flow Va lve. All containers of materials other than lecture bottlescontaining Highly Toxic material and having a vapor pressure exceeding 29 psia shall beequipped with a reduced flow valve when available. If a reduced flow valve is not available,the container shall be used with a flow-limiting device. All flow limiting devices shall be partof the valve assembly and visible to the eye when possible; otherwise, they shall be installedas close as possible to the cylinder source.Add: 3704.1.8 An nu al M ain ten an ce. All safety control systems at a facility shall bemaintained in good working condition and tested not less frequently than annually.Maintenance and testing shall be performed by persons qualified to perform the maintenanceand tests. Maintenance records and certifications shall be available to any representative ofthe Fire Department for inspection upon request.Add: 3704.1.9 Fire E xtin gu ish ing System s. Fires and covered exterior areas for storage anduse areas of materials regulated by this Chapter shall be protected by an automatic firesprinkler system in accordan ce w ith NFPA 13. The design of the sprinkler system for anyroom or area where highly toxic, toxic and m oderately toxic gases are stored, handled or usedshall be in accordance with Section 2704 .5.

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Add: 3704.1.10 Lo cal Gas Sh ut Off. M anual acrivation controls shall be provided atlocations near the point of use and near the source, as approved by the Fire Code Official.The Fire Code Official may require additional controls at other places, including, but notlimited to, the entry to the building, storage or use areas, and emergency control stations.Manual activated shut-off valves shall be of a "fail safe-to-close design."Add: 3704,1.11 Ex ha ust Ventilation M onito ring. For highly toxic gases and toxic gasesexceeding threshold quantities, a continuous monitoring system shall be provided to assurethat the required exhaust ventilation rate is maintained. The monitoring system shall initiate alocal alarm. The alarm shall be both visual and audible and shall be designed to providewaming both inside and outside of the interior storage, use, or handling area.Add: 3704.1.12 Em erg en cy R espon se Plan . If the preparation of an emergency responseplan for the facility is not required by any other law, responsible persons shall prepare, orcause to be prepared, and filed with the Fire Code Official, a written emergency responseplan. If the preparation of an emergency response plan is required by o ther law, a responsibleperson shall file a copy of the plan with the Fire ChiefAdd: 3704.1.13 Em erge ncy Response Tea m . Responsible persons shall be designated theon-site emergency response team and trained to be liaison personnel for the Fire D epartment.These persons shall aid the Fire Department in preplarming emergency responses, identifyinglocations where regulated materials are stored, handled and used, and be familiar with thechemical nature of such material. An adequate number of personnel for each work shift shallbe designated.Add : 3704.1.14 Em erg en cy D rills. Emergency drills of the on-site emergency responseteam shall be conducted on a regular basis but not less than once every three m onths. Recordsof drills conducted shall be maintained.Add: 3704.1.15 Cy lin de r Le ak Testi ng. Cylinders shall be tested for leaks imm ediatelyupon delivery and again immediately prior to departure. Testing shall be approved by the FireCode Official in accordance with appropriate nationally recognized industry standards andpractices, if any. Appropriate remedial action shall be immediately undertaken when leaksare detectedAdd: 3704.1,16 In er t G as Purge Sy stem. Gas systems shall be provided with dedicatedinert gas purge systems, A dedicated inert gas purge system may be used to purge more thanone gas, provided the gases are compatible. Purge gas systems inside buildings shall belocated in an approved gas cabinet unless the system operates by vacuum demand.Add : 3704.1.17 Seism ic Shutoff Valve. An automatic seismic shut-off valve, which is of afail-safe-to-close design, shall be provided to shutoff the supply of highly toxic, toxic andmoderately toxic gases with an LC50 less than 3000 parts per million upon a seismic eventwithin 5 seconds of a horizontal sinusoidal oscillation having a peak acceleration of 0.3G(1.47m/sec^) and a period of 0.4 seconds.Amend: 3704.2 Ind oo r St orag e and U se. The indoor storage or use of highly toxic andmoderately toxic compressed gases shall be in accordance with Sections 3704.2.1 through

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3704 .2.2.10.3.3. The threshold quantity for highly toxic, toxic and mo derately toxic gasesfor indoor storage and use are set forth in Table 3704.2.Add Table 3704.2 to read:

Threshold Quantities for Highly Toxic, Toxic andMo derately Toxic Gases for Indoo r Storage and UseHighly ToxicToxicModerately Toxic010 cubic feet20 cubic feet

Amend: 3704.2.1 App licab ility. The applicability of regulations goveming the indoorstorage and use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic compressed gases shall be as setforth in Sections 3704.2.1.1 through 370 4.2.1.3.Amend: 3704.2.1.1 Quantiries Not Exceeding the Ma ximum Allowable Quantity perCo ntr ol A rea . The indoor storage or use of highly toxic, and moderately toxic gases inamounts exceeding the threshold quantity per control area set forth in Table 3704,2 shall bein accordance with Sections 2701, 2703, 370 1, 3704.1 and 3704.2,Amend: 3704,2,2 Gen eral In do or R equ irem ents. The general requirements applicable tothe indoor storage and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases shall be in accordancewith Sections 3704.2.2.1 through 3704.2.2.10.3.Moderately toxic gases with an LC50 less than 3000 parts per million shall comply with therequirements for toxic gases in Sections 3704.2.2.1 through 3704.2.2.10.3All other moderately toxic gases exceeding the threshold quantity shall comply with therequirements for toxic gases in Sections 3704.2.2.1 through 3704.2.2.7.Amend: 3704.2.2.7 Tr ea tm en t System s. The exhaust ventilation from gas cabinets,exhausted enclosures, gas rooms and local exhaust systems required in Section 3704.2.2.4and 3704.2.2.5 shall be directed to a treatm ent system. The treatmen t system shall be utilizedto hand le the accidental release of gas and to process exhaust ven tilation. The treatmen tsystem shall be designed in accordance with Sections 3704.2.2.7.1 through 3704.2.2.7.5 andSection 505 of the Califomia Mechanical Code.

Exceptions:1. Highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic gases storage. A treatme nt system is notrequired for cylinders, containers and tanks in storage when all of the following areprovided:1.1. Valve outlets are equipped w ith gas-tight outlet plug or caps.1.2. Hand wheel-operated va lves have handles secured to prevent m ovem ent.1.3. Approved co ntainm ent vessels or containm ent systems are provided in accordancewith Section 370 4.2.2.3.Amend: 3704 .2,2.10,1. A lar m s, The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm andtransmit a signal to a constantly attended control station when a short-term hazard conditionis detected. The alarm shall be both visual and audible and shall provide warning both inside

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and outside the area where the gas is detected. The audible alarm shall be distinct from allother alarms.Am end: 3704.3 Ou tdo or Sto rage an d Use, The outdoor storage or use of highly toxic andmoderately toxic compressed gases shall be in accordance with Sections 3704.3.1 through370 4.3.4 . The threshold q uantity for highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic gases foroutdoor storage and use are set forth in Table 3704.3.Add Table 3704.3 to read :

Threshold Qu antit ies for Highly Toxic, Toxic and Mod erately Toxic G asesfor Outdoor Storage and UseHighly ToxicToxicModerately Toxic

010 cubic feet20 cubic feet

Am end: 3704.3.1 Ap plic abil ity. The applicability of regulations govem ing the outdoorstorage and use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic compressed gases shall be as setforth in Sections 3704.3.1.1 through 3704.3.1.3.Amend: 3704.3.1.1 Qua ntit ies Not Exceeding the Ma ximu m A llowable Qu antity perControl Area. The outdoor storage or use of highly toxic and toxic gases in amountsexceeding the threshold quantity per control area set forth in Table 3704.3 shall be inaccordance with Sections 2701, 2703, 3701, 3704.1, and 3704.3.Moderately toxic gases with an LC50 less than 3000 parts per million in amounts exceedingthe threshold quantity in Table 3704.3 shall comply with the requirements for toxic gases inSections 2701, 2703, 37 01 , 3704.1 and 3704.3.Moderately toxic gases in amounts exceeding the threshold quantity in Table 3704.3 shallcomply with the requirements for toxic gases in Sections 2701, 2703, 3701, 3704.1 and3704.3.2.1 through 3704.3.2.5.Amend: 3704.3.3 O utdo or Storage W eathe r Protection for Por table Tanks andCylinders. Weather protection in accordance with Section 2704.13 and this section shall beprovided for portable tanks and cylinders located outdoors and not within gas cabinets orexhausted enclosures. The storage area shall be equipped with an approved automaticsprinkler system in accordance with SectionCHA PTER 47 , REQ UIREM ENTS FOR VERY HIGH FIRE HAZAR D SEVERITYZ O N ESection 4703. Fire Protection Flan Amend this Section 4703 as follow s:Add: 4703 .1 Ge ne ra l. Wh en required by the code official, a fire protecrion plan shall beprepared.Add: 4703.2 C on ten t. The plan shall be based upon a site-specific w ildfire risk assessmentthat includes considerations of location, topography, aspect, flammable vegetation, climaticconditions and fire history. The plan shall address water supply, access, fire ignition and fire-

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resistance factors, fire protection systems and equipment, defensible space and vegetationmanagement.Add: 4703.3 Cost. The cost of fire protection plan preparation and review shall be theresponsibility of the applicant.Add: 4703.4 Pla n Re ten tion . The fire protection plan shall be retained by the Fire CodeOfficial.Section 4705. W ildland-U rban Interface F ire Area (Fire Hazar d Severity Zones) -Amend this Section 4 705 as follows:Add: Section 4705,1 Very High Fire Hazard Severity ZoneAll of that area within the City as defined by the Fire Marshal of the City of Oakland,including, but not limited to, the area north and east of the following boundaries;

BE G IN N IN G at the MacA rthur Freeway at the San Leandro boarder to FoothillBoulevard; west on Foothill Boulevard to Stanley; west on Stanley to 98th A venue; southon 98th Aven ue to Steam s Av enue; west on Steams to Burr Street; west on Burr Street toThermal; west on Thermal to 8500 Thermal; south at 8500 Thermal to MacArthurBoulevard; west on MacArthur Boulevard to 82nd Avenue; north on 82nd Avenue toUtah Street; west on Utah Street to Partridge Avenue; south on Partridge Avenue toOutlook Avenue; west on Outlook Avenue to Seminary Avenue; south on SeminaryAvenue to MacArthur Boulevard; west on MacArthur Boulevard to Buell Street; north onBuell Street to Tompkins Avenue; west on Tompkins Avenue to End; straight line fromTompkins Avenue to Wisconsin Street; west on Wisconsin Street to Carlsen Street; weston Carlsen Street to Maple Avenue; south on Maple Avenue to Morgan Avenue; west onMorgan Avenue to Bamer; south on Earner to Morgan Avenue; west on Morgan Avenueto Coolidge Avenue; North on Coolidge Avenue to Alida Street; west on Alida Street toLincoln Avenue; south on Lincoln Avenue to Tiffin Road; west on Tiffin Road to WhittleAvenue; west on Whittle Avenue to Fmitvale Avenue (Dimond Park); follow thesouthern and westem boundary of Dimond Park to El Centro Road; west on El CentroRoad to Dolores; west on Dolores to Park Boulevard; north on Park Boulevard toPiedmont boundary; Piedmont boundary to Mt. View Cemetery; northern boundary ofMountain. View Cemetery to Clarewood Drive; west on Clarewood Drive to BroadwayTerrace; south on Broadway Terrace to Margarido Drive; west on Margarido Drive toLawton; west on Lawton to Broadway; north on Broadway to Keith Avenue; west onKeith Avenue to College Avenue; and north on College Avenue to the corporate limits oftheCity of Berkeley.

Section 470 6. Veg etation M ana gem ent - Amend this Section 4706 as follows:Add: 4706.1 Scop e, pu rp os e and e nfo rcem ent. Vegetation constituting a fire hazard shallbe controlled according to Chapter 47 of this Code. At least one time annually the Fire Chiefshall cause a notice to be mailed to property owners advising them of potential conditions tobe abated. Thereafter the Fire Chief shall execute on-site inspections of properties withinOakland for a determination of specific fire hazard conditions.

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Section 4707. Defensible Spa ce - Amend this Section 4707 as follo ws:Ad d: 4707 .1 G en er al . Persons owning, leasing, controlling, opera ting or main tainingBuildings or stmctures in, upon or adjoining the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone andpersons owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures, shall atall times:

1. Maintain an effective defensible space by remo ving and clearing aw ay flam ma blevegetation and combusrible growth from areas within 30 feet of structures.Ex cep tion ; Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar plants used asground covers, provided that they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting firefrom the narive growth to any structure.

2. Maintain additional effective defensible space by removing brush, flammablevegetation and combustible growth located 30 feet to 100 feet from such buildings orstmctures, when required by the Fire Code Official due tosteep nes s of terrain or othercond itions that would cause a defensible space of only 30 feet to be insufficient.Exception: Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet from buildings orstmctures and less than 18 inches in height above the ground need not be removedwhere necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.

3. Remove p ortions of trees which extend within 10 feet of the outlet of a chinmey.4. Maintain trees, adjacent to or overhanging a stmcture, free of deadwood; and5. Maintain the roof of a stmcture free of leaves, needles or other dead vegetativegrowth.

Add : 4101 ,1 Co rrec tive Ac tions . The executive body is authorized to instruct the Fire CodeOfficial to give notice to the owner of the property upon which conditions regulated bySection 4707.1 exist to correct such cond itions. If the owner fails to correct su ch conditions,the executive body is authorized to cause the same to be done and make the expense of suchcorrection a lien upon the property where such condition exists.Section 4714, Access - Add this new Section 4714 as follows:Add: 4714.1 G en era l. Buildings and structures, or portions thereof, hereafter constructedor relocated into or within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall be provided with fireapparatus access in accordance with this chapter.Add: 41 \4 .1 Drive wa ys. Driveways with an all-weather surface shall be provided when anyportion of an exterior wall of the first story of a building is located more than 150 feet from afire apparatus access road. Driveways shall provide a minimum unobstructed width of 12 feetand a minimum unobstructed height of 13 feet 6 inches. Driveways in excess of 150 feet inlength shall be provided w ith turnarounds. Driveways in excess of 200 feet in length and lessthan 20 feet in width shall be provided with turnouts in addition to turnarounds. An all-weather surface shall be any surface material acceptable to the code official.

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A driveway shall not serve in excess of two dwelling units.Exception; When such driveways meet the requirements for an access road inaccordance with this chapter.

Driveway turnarounds shall be in accordance with Fire Department standards. Drivewaysthat connect with a road or roads at more than one point may be considered as having atumaround if all changes of direction meet the radii requirements for drivew ay turnaround s.Driveway turnouts shall be an all-weather road surface at least 10 feet wide and 30 feet long.Driveway turnouts shall be located as required by the code official.Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges on driveways and privateroads. Design loads for bridges shall be established by the code official.Add: 4714.3 Fire A pp ar at us Access Roa ds. Fire apparatus access roads shall be all weatherroads with a minimum width of 20 feet and a clear height of 13 feet 6 inches; and shall bedesigned in accordance with Fire Department standards. Dead-end roads in excess of 150 feetin length shall be provided with turnarounds designed in accordance with Fire DepartmentStandards. An all-weather road surface shall be any surface material acceptable to the codeofficial.Section 471 5. W ate r Supply - Add this new Section 4715 as follows:Add: 4715,1 G en er al. Buildings and stmctures, or portions thereof, hereafter constmcted orrelocated into or within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall be provided with fireprotecrion water supplies in accordance with this chapter.

Ex ce ptio n: Buildings containing only private garages, carports, sheds and agriculturalbuildings with a building area of not more than 500 square fee t.Add: 4715.2 W at er Sou rces . The point at which a water source is available for use shall belocated not more than 600 feet from all portions of the exterior walls of the building and beapproved by the code official. The distance shall be measured along an unobstructed line oftravel.Water sources shall have a minimum usable water volume as determined by the adequatewater supply needs in accordance with Section 4715.4. This water source shall be equippedwith an approved hydrant. The water source shall be provided and maintained by arecognized water purveyor, mutual water company or water pumped from a well. The design,construcrion, location, water level maintenance, access, and access maintenance of man-made water sources shall be approved by the code official.Add: 4715.3 Hydrants. All hydrants shall be designed and constructed in accordance withnationally recognized standards. The location and access shall be approved by the codeofficial.Add: 4715.4 Ad eq ua te W at er S up ply . Adequate fire protection water supplies shall be asfollows:

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1. O ne - An d Tw o-Fam ily D wellings. The required fire protection water supply for one-and two-family dwellings shall be in accordance with Appendix B. The water supplyduration need not exceed 30 minutes.2. Buildings Other Than One-And Two-Family Dwellings. The water supply requiredfor other than one-and two-family dwellings shall be in accordance with Appendix B.Ex cep tion : The water supply duration need not exceed 2 hours.

Add : 4715.5 O bs tru cti on s. Access to all water sources required by this code shall beunobstmcted at all times. The code official shall not be deterred or hindered from gainingimm ediate access to water source equipment, fire protection equipment or hyd rants.Add : 4715.6 Iden tificati on. Water sources, hydrants and fire protection equipment shall beclearly identified in a manner approved by the code official to identify location and toprevent obstmction by parking and other obstructions.Add : 4715.7 Te stin g And M ain ten an ce. W ater sources, hydrants and other fire protectionequipment required by this code shall be subject to periodic tests as required by the codeofficial. All such equipment installed under the provisions of this code shall be maintained inan operative condition at all times and shall be repaired or replaced where defective.Additions, repairs, alterations and servicing of such fire protection equipment and resourcesshall be in accordance with approved standards.Add : 4715.8 Cle ara nc e of Fue l. Defensible space shall be provided around water tankstructures, water supply pumps and pump houses in accordance w ith Section 4707.Ad d: 4715,9 Sta nd by Pow er. Stationary water supply facilities within the Very High FireHazard Severity Zone dependent on electrical power to meet adequate water supply demandsshall provide standby power systems in accordance with the Electrical Code to ensure that anunintermpted water supply is maintained. The standby power source shall be capable ofproviding power for a minimum of two hours.

Exceptions:1. W hen approv ed by the Fire Chief, a standby power supply is not required where theprimary power service to the stationary water supply facility is underground.2: A standby power supply is not required where the stationary water supply facilityserves no more than one single-family dwelling.Section 4716. Au tom atic F ire Sp rink ler Systems - Add this new Section 4716 as follows:Add : 4716.1 G en era l. Buildings and structures located in Very High Fire Hazard SeverityZone shall be provided with automatic fire sprinkler protection in accordance with thischapter.Add: 4716.2 New F acilities. An approved autom atic fire sprinkler system shall be providedthroughout all new facilities located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

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Add: 4716 .3 Ex isting F acilities . An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall beprovided throughout all existing facilities/residential buildings located in the Very High FireHazard Severity Zone when m odifications are made that increase the gross floor area.Ex cep tio n: One-time additions to existing occupancies mad e after January 1, 2008 thatdo not exceed 500 square feet in gross floor area.

Section 4717. General Requirements For Suppression And Control -Add Section 4 717 as follow s:Add: 4717.1 Gen eralAdd: 4717.1,1 Scope, The provisions of this chapter establish general requirementsapplicable to new and existing properties located w ithin the High Fire H azard Severity Zone.Add: 4717.1.2 O bjec tive. The objective of this Chapter is to provide necessary fire-protection measures to reduce the threat of wildfire in the Very High Fire Hazard SeverityZone and improve the capability of controlling such fires.Add: 4717.2 Vege tation Con trolAdd: 4717 .2.1 Gen era l. Vegetation control shall comply with Sections 4717.2.2 through4717.2.5.Add: 4717-2.2 M ain ten an ce of Defensible SpaceAdd: 4717.2.2.1 G en er al, Defensible spaces required by Section 4707 shall be maintained inaccordance with Section 4717.2.2.Add: 4717,2.2.2 Mo dified A rea . Non-fire-resistive veg etation or growth shall be kept clearof structures, in accordance with Section 47 07, in such a manner as to provide a clear area forfire suppression op erations.Add: 4717.2.2.3 Respo nsib ility. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating ormaintaining structures are responsible for maintenance of defensible spaces. Maintenance ofthe defensible space shall include modifying or removing non-fire-resistive vegetation andkeeping leaves, needles and other dead vegetative material regularly removed from roofs ofstructures.Add: 4717.2,2.4 T re es . Tree crowns extending to within 10 feet of any structure shall bepruned to maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 10 feet. Tree crowns within thedefensible space shall be pruned to remove limbs located less than 6 feet above the groundsurface adjacent to the trees.Portions of tree crowns that extend within 10 feet of the outlet of a chimney shall be pmnedto maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 10 feet.Deadwood and litter shall be regularly removed from trees.

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Add: 4717.3 Clea ranc e of Bru sh or Vegetative Grow th from R oad wa ys. The Fire Chiefis authorized to require areas within 10 feet on each side of portions of fire apparatus accessroads and driveways to be cleared of non-fire-resisrive vegetation growth.Ex cep tion ; Single specimens of trees, ornamental vegetative fuels or cultivated groundcover, such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground cover,provided they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.

Add: 4717.3.1 Clearan ce of Bru sh and Vegetative Gro wth from E lectrical T ransmissionand Distribution Lines.Add: 4717.3.1.2 G en era l. Clearance of brush and vegetative growth from electricaltransmission and distribution lines shall be in accordance with Section 4717.2.4.

Ex cep tion : Section 4717.2.4 does not authorize persons not having legal right of entry toenter on or dam age the property of others without consent of the owner.Add: 4717.3.1.3 Sup po rt Cl ear an ce. Persons owning, controlling, operating or maintainingelectrical transmission or distribution lines shall have an approved program in place thatidentifies poles or towers w ith equipment and hardware types that have a history of becomingan ignition source, and provides a combustible free space consisting of a clearing of not lessthan 10 feet in each direction from the outer circumference of such pole or tower during suchperiods of time as designated by the Fire Ch ief

Ex ce ptio n: Lines used exclusively as telephone, telegraph, messenger call, alarmtransmission or other lines classed as comm unication circuits by a public utility.Add: 4717.2.4,3 Electrical Distribution and Transmission L ine Cleara nces.Add: 4717.2.4.3.1 Ge ner al, C learances between vegetation and electrical lines shall be inaccordance with 4717.2.4.3.Add: 4717.2.4.3.2 Trimming Clearance. At the time of trimming, clearances not less thanthose established by Table 4717.2.4.3.2 shall be provided. The radial clearances shownbelow are minimum clearances that shall be established, at time of trimming, between thevegetation and the energized conductors and associated live parts.

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Add Table 4717.2.4.3.2 to read:TABLE 4111.2.4.3.2M IN IM U M C L E A R A N C E S B E T W E E N V E G E T A T IO N A N D E L E C T R IC A L L IN E SA T T IM E O F T R IM M IN G

L IN E V O L T A G E

2,400-72,00072,001-110,000110,001-300,000300,001 or more

M IN IM U M R A D IA LC L E A R A N C E F R O MCONDUCTOR (fee t)4

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