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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-18 - Amending Title 9 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to Adopt the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code with Local Amendments, Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations Designated As The Newport Beach Fire CodeORDINANCE NO. 2016-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2016 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS, TITLE 24, PART 9 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS DESIGNATED AS THE NEWPORT BEACH FIRE CODE. RECITALS WHEREAS, pursuant to Health & Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18935, the State of California Building Standards Commission ("BSC") has approved the adoption of new model codes relating to design and construction for the protection of life and property. The BSC has advised local jurisdictions that the State of California ("State") will adopt the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code ("CFC"); WHEREAS, the 2016 CFC is based on the 2015 International Fire Code. The CFC published by the BSC in Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations is mandated to be enforced on January 1, 2017. In order to include our local amendments and enhance life safety and property protection, the City of Newport Beach must complete its adoption process thirty (30) days prior to implementation. The adoption of the 2016 CFC into the City Municipal Code provides for an orderly administration of the 2016 CFC by City Building and Fire Code officials; WHEREAS, local jurisdictions may amend the California Building Standards Code, which includes the 2016 CFC, as necessary to mitigate differences caused by local topographical, geographical, and climatic conditions. In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, any modifications made via local ordinance must be filed, along with the findings thereto, with the BSC. These local changes will be incorporated into Title 9 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code; WHEREAS, to aid in efficiency and clarity, portions of Title 9 are amended in their entirety as indicated in this ordinance and replaced with each of these modifications to the State code that are correlated with the findings in Resolution No. 2016-_ adopted by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach on November 7, 2016. When approved, the ordinance and accompanying resolution will be forwarded to the BSC and the California Department of Housing and Community Development in compliance with the above mentioned code sections; WHEREAS, the various parts of these codes and standards, along with the additions, amendments and deletions adopted in this section, shall constitute to be known as the Newport Beach Fire Code; Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 2 of 30 WHEREAS, all prior references to the former Newport Beach Fire Code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the Newport Beach Fire Code contained herein; and WHEREAS, the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is similar to the 2013 version; the attached ordinance contains similar provisions as adopted by the City Council in 2013. Staff has taken the opportunity to review existing amendments in detail and some modifications are recommended. NOW, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of Newport Beach ordains as follows: Section 1: Chapter 9.04 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety and amended to read as follows: Sections: Chapter 9.04 FIRE CODE* 9.04.010 Adoption of the 2016 California Fire Code 9.04.020 Amendment of Section 107.6 Overcrowding 9.04.030 Amendment of Section 109.4 Violation Penalties 9.04.040 Amendment of Section 111.4 Failure to comply 9.04.050 Amendment to Section 202 Definitions. 9.04.060 Amendments to Section 305 Ignition Sources. 9.04.070 Amendments to Section 307.4.2 Beach, camp, and recreational fires 9.04.080 Amendments to Section 308. 1.1 Fireplace 9.04.090 Amendments to Section 308.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns 9.04.100 Amendments to Chapter 3 General Requirements by adding Section 320 Geological Surveys 9.04.110 Amendments to Section 503.2.1 Dimensions 9.04.120 Amendments to Section 503.2.4 Turning radius 9.04.130 Amendments to Section 503.2.5 Dead Ends 9.04.140 Amendments to Section 503.2.7 Grade 9.04.150 Amendments to Section 503.2.7 Policy 9.04.160 Amendments to Section 503.6.1 Vehicle access gates 9.04.170 Amendments to Section 505.1.1 Premises Identification 9.04.180 Amendments to Section 506 Key box contents Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 3 of 30 9.04.190 Amendments to Section 510.1 Emergency responder radio Amendments to Section 903.2 Where required coverage in new buildings 9.04.200 Deletion of Section 510.2 Emergency Amendments to Section 903.2.8 Installation requirements responder radio coverage in existing buildings design 9.04.320 9.04.210 Amendments to Section 510.4.2.2 Technical criteria 9.04.220 Amendments to Section 510.5.1 Approval prior to installation 9.04.230 Amendments to Section 510.5.2 Minimum qualifications of personnel 9.04.240 Amendments to Section 510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure 9.04.250 Amendments to Section 510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance 9.04.260 Amendments to Section 511 Building Information 9.04.270 Amendments to Section 604.8 Emergency power outlets 9.04.280 Amendments to Section 903.2 Where required 9.04.290 Amendments to Section 903.2.8 Group R 9.04.300 Amendments to Section 903.2.8 Installation requirements 9.04.310 Amendments to Section 903.3.1 Standards 9.04.320 Amendments to Section 907.1 General 9.04.330 Amendments and Additions to Section 912 Fire Department Connections 9.04.340 Deletion of Section 1103.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings 9.04.350 Deletion of Section 1103.4 Vertical openings 9.04.360 Deletion of Section 1103.4.1 through 1103.4.10 Group 1-2 and 1-3 occupancies 9.04.370 Deletion of Section 1103.5 through 1103.6.2 Sprinkler systems 9.04.380 Deletion of Section 1105 through 1105.10.2 Construction Requirements for Existing Group 1-2 Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 4 of 30 9.04.390 Amendments to Section 3602.2 Definitions 9.04.400 Amendments to Section 3603.6 Berthing and Storage 9.04.410 Amendments to Section 3604.1 General 9.04.420 Amendments to Section 3604.2 Standpipes 9.04.430 Replacement to Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland- 9.04.520 Urban Interface Fire Areas 9.04.440 Amendments to Section 5003.12 Outdoor control areas 9.04.450 Amendments to Section 5004.1 Maximum quantity on site 9.04.460 Amendments to Section 5601.1.2 Storage of explosives and blasting agents 9.04.470 Amendments to Section 5601.1.3 Fireworks 1 AG and fireworks 1.3G 9.04.480 Amendments to Section 5601.2.2 Sale and Retail display 9.04.490 Amendments to Section 5704.2.11.1 Underground tanks 9.04.500 Amendments to Section 5706.4 Bulk plants or terminals 9.04.510 Amendments to Appendix B Fire -Flow Requirements for Buildings 9.04.520 Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. 9.04.010 Adoption of the 2016 California Fire Code. City Council adopts and incorporates by reference, those certain codes known as the "California Fire Code 2016 Edition," and the whole thereof including Appendices B, C, E, F, G, I and N therein, errata issued during and after publishing date, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, added or amended which shall collectively be known as the "Newport Beach Fire Code." One certified copy of which is to be on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach and open for public inspection. Section 9.04.020 Amendment of Section 107.6 Overcrowding Section 107.6 Overcrowding is amended by adding Section 107.6.1 to read as follows: 107.6.1 Occupant Count. The supervisor of each place of assembly shall have an effective system to keep count of the number of occupants present in the assembly area. Section 9.040.030 Amendment of Section 109.4 Violation Penalties Section 109.4 is amended to read as follows: 109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty and liable in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 5 of 30 Section 9.040.040 Amendment of Section 111.4 Failure to comply Section 111.4 is amended to read as follows: Section 111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code Title One 1.04.010 "Violation, Penalties and Enforcement." Section 9.040.050 Amendment to Section 202 Definitions. Section 202 is amended by adding the following definitions to read as follows: CUL-DE-SAC: A street closed at one end, with a circular terminus at the closed end to allow vehicles to turn around. DEFENSIBLE SPACE: Defensible space is an area either natural or man- made, where plant materials and natural fuels have been treated, reduced, or modified to slow the rate and intensity of an advancing wildfire, and to create an area for firefighters to suppress fire and protect structure(s). DOCK: A structure linked to the shoreline to which a vessel may be secured. A dock may be fixed to the shore or fixed on pilings, or may float in the water. FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN: An approved plan which identifies specific fuel modification zones within a property are subject to fuel modification. Fuel modification plans show the area and location of all hardscape/softscape improvements and fuel modifications necessary to achieve the minimum acceptable level of risk to structures from fires in combustible vegetation. FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE: A specific area where vegetation has been removed, planted, or modified in conjunction with an approved fuel modification plan that increases the likelihood that a structure will survive a wildfire, improve the defensible space around the structure for firefighting activities, and prevents direct flame contact with structures. Vegetation includes native and ornamental plants, non-native naturalized annual grasses, and other invasive or naturalized species. Fuel modification activities can include removal, partial or total replacement of existing plants with adequately spaced drought -tolerant and fire-resistant species, and thinning of existing native or ornamental species. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 6 of 30 HAZARD REDUCTION ZONE: Any geographical area designated by the Fire Chief in which structures directly abut a wildland space on one or more sides. LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE: A geographical area designated in accordance with the California Government Code Section 51179, and by City of Newport Beach ordinance, which contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, climate and structure density which potentially increases the possibility of uncontrolled fire spread through vegetative fuels threatening life or property. For the purposes of this code, Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be considered to be Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones as defined in Government Code Section 51179. WILDLAND: An area of unimproved property with vegetative fuels in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines and similar facilities. WILDLAND FUELS: Any combustible material in a wildland area. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA: A geographical area where improved property intersects with wildland or vegetative fuels. 9.04.060 Amendments to Section 305 Ignition Sources. Section 305 is amended by adding the following: 305.6 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, or is located within 10 feet (3.048 m) of a chimney outlet, shall be cut down and removed by the property owner. Vegetation modification requirements in wildland-urban interface areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 49 of this code. 305.7 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3.048 m) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic to be free of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire. 305.8 Notification and abatement procedures. 305.8.1 Notice. Uncontrolled or high weeds, brush, plant material, fire hazards, or other items prohibited under this code increase the danger of Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 7 of 30 fire and thus constitutes afire hazard. If such condition exists, the fire code official shall give notice to the owner of record to abate the hazard within thirty (30) calendar days. The notice shall state that the property owner is required to abate the fire hazard and that if the hazard is not abated the City may take further action which can include, (1) the City, or its contractor, may enter upon the parcel of land and remove or otherwise eliminate or abate the hazard, (2) that upon completion of such work the cost thereof, including administrative costs, can be billed to the property owner or can become a special assessment against that parcel, and (3) that upon City Council confirmation of the assessment and recordation of that order, a lien may be attached to the parcel to be collected on the next regular property tax bill levied against the parcel. 305.8.2 Commencement of abatement proceedings. Whenever the fire code official determines that a fire hazard exists, and the owner of a property fails to properly abate hazard in locations adjacent to grass or brush covered land which are located in hazardous fire areas, the fire code official is ordered to take appropriate correction actions based upon those findings. 305.8.3 Service of notice. The fire code official shall notify the property owner of affected properties as shown on the latest equalized tax assessment roll by certified mail, of the specific conditions that constitute a fire hazard and that the City will take action to abate the fire hazard. Notices shall be mailed not less than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of the proposed abatement. Failure of any property owner, or any party concerned to receive a notice shall not affect the validity of any proceeding taken, if the procedure for service of notice has been followed. 305.8.4 Appeal. The property owner may appeal the decision of the fire code official regarding the fire code official's determination that a fire hazard exists by sending a written appeal to the fire code official within ten (10) calendar days of the mailing of the notice. The matter will be heard by the Building and Fire Board of Appeals as specified in Section 15.80 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. 305.8.5 Abatement hearing procedure. All hearings under Chapter 3 of the Fire Code shall be held before the fire code official or Fire Chief who shall hear all facts and testimony he/she deems pertinent. The facts and testimony may include testimony on the condition of the property and circumstances related to the fire hazard. The owner of the land may appear in person or present a sworn written statement in time for consideration at the hearing. The fire code official or Fire Chief may Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 8 of 30 impose such conditions and take such other action, as he/she deems appropriate to carry out the purpose of the provisions of this chapter. The decision of the fire code official or Fire Chief shall be final and shall be sent to the property owner via certified mail to the owner's address on the latest equalized tax assessment roll within thirty (30) calendar days. 305.8.6 Private property abatement. If any order of the Fire Chief or the fire code official is made pursuant to this ordinance and is not complied with within the period designated, the City may then cause such work to be done to the extent necessary to eliminate the fire hazard and other substandard fire conditions that are determined to exist. 305.8.7 Emergency private property abatement. When in the opinion of the fire code official a substandard structure or substandard property is an immediate hazard to life and property, and the fire code official makes written findings to the effect that abatement of such a fire hazard requires immediate action, the fire code official may then cause such work to be done to the extent necessary to eliminate the hazard. At least twenty-four (24) hours prior the abatement, the fire code official shall attempt to contact the property owner to inform the property owner of the work to be done and request their assistance or immediate voluntary removal of the hazard. After the work is performed, the fire code official shall post a notice and mail to the property owner information regarding the nature of the work performed. Any individual aggrieved by the action of the fire code official under this section, may appeal the determination of the action to the Fire Chief, except that the appeal shall be filed within ten (10) calendar days from the date of mailing the notice of work performed. 305.8.8 Abatement costs. The costs involved in the correction of the substandard conditions and fire hazards shall become a special assessment against the property. In addition to the above costs, an administrative processing fee established by resolution of the Council of the City of Newport Beach, shall be assessed against each parcel for City incurred costs associated with abatement. An additional inspection fee shall be established by resolution of the Council of the City of Newport Beach for charges related to inspection services for vegetation hazard identification. The schedule for such fees shall be maintained on file in the City Clerk's office. The fire code official shall notify, in writing, all parties concerned of the amount of such assessment related to work performed in accordance with Government Code Section 3877.3.5. The property owner may appeal the fire code official's assessment by sending a written appeal to the fire code official within fifteen (15) calendar days of the mailing of the notice. Any appeal regarding the reasonableness of the assessment of costs shall be heard by the Fire Chief. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 9 of 30 If the total assessment determined as provided for in this section is not paid within thirty (30) calendar days after mailing of such notice or after a decision has been rendered on any appeal, the property owner shall be billed. If unpaid, such charges shall be placed as a special assessment on the tax bill for the property pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 38773.5 of the Government Code which is incorporated herein by this reference. 305.8.9 Other abatement procedures. The provisions of this ordinance shall not in any manner limit or restrict the City from enforcing City ordinances or abating public nuisances in any other manner provided by law. 9.04.070 Amendments to Section 307.4.2 Beach, camp, and recreational fires Section 307.4.2 is amended by adding the following: 307.4.2.1 Beach, camp, and recreational fires. No person shall make, set, or maintain any beach or camp/recreational fire at any beach, park, or other public place within the City except in areas where proper containers are provided for such fires by the City and where City signs are plainly posted indicating such fires are permissible. 9.04.080 Amendments to Section 308.1.1 Fireplace Section 308.1.1 is amended by adding Section 308.1.1.1 Section 308.1.1.1 Fireplace. No fireplace that uses flammable or combustible liquid as a fuel source shall be allowed inside or outside a structure, except outside for R3 occupancy is allowed. 9.04.090 Amendments to Section 308.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns Section 308.1.6.3 is amended as follows: 308.1.6.3. Sky Lanterns. A person shall not use or release any sky lantern in the City of Newport Beach. 9.04.100 Amendment to Chapter 3 General Requirements by adding Section 320 Geological Surveys Section 320 is added as follows: SECTION 320 GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS 320.1 General. Development on or near land containing or emitting toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases, or vapors. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 10 of 30 320.2 Geological surveys. The fire code official may require the submittal for review and approval of geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial recommendations and/or similar documentation from a state - licensed and department approved individual or firm, on any parcel of land to be developed which: 1. Is within 1,000 feet (304.8 m) of a parcel of land that has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation, petroleum or chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage; 2. May contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases, or vapors; or 3. Modifications to existing systems 9.04.110 Amendment to Section 503.2.1 Dimensions Section 503.2.1 is amended to read as follows: 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6.1 m) and shall not be less than 26 feet (7.92 m) within 30 feet (9.14 m) of a fire hydrant, except when the road passes through approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6. Roads shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4.1 m). 9.04.120 Amendment to Section 503.2.4 Turning radius Section 503.2.4 is amended to read as follows: 503.2.4 Turning radius. The turning radius for fire apparatus access roads shall be not less than 20 feet (6.1 m) inside radius and 40 feet (12.2 m) outside radius. Exception: Cul-de-sacs with center obstructions may require larger turning radius as approved by the fire code official. 9.04.130 Amendment to Section 503.2.5 Dead Ends Section 503.2.5 is amended to read as follows: 503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (60.96 m) in length shall be provided with an approved cul-de-sac for turning around fire apparatus without backing up. 9.04.140 Amendment to Section 503.2.7 Grade Section 503.2.7 is amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 11 of 30 503.2.7 Grade. The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed ten percent. 9.04.150 Amendments to Section 503.2.7 Policy Section 503.4 is amended by adding Section 503.4.2 to read as follows: 503.4.2 Policy. Any traffic calming devices in required access roadways when approved by the fire code official, shall be in accordance with the Newport Beach Public Works Department's Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy 9.04.160 Amendments to Section 503.6.1 Vehicle access gates Section 503.6.1 is amended to read as follows: 503.6.1 Vehicle access gates. Vehicle access gates or barriers installed across fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with the City's Guidelines and Standards C.01 Emergency Fire Access: Roadways, Fire Lanes, Gates, and Barriers. The minimum width of any gate or opening necessary or required as a point of access shall be not less than 14 feet (4.27 m) unobstructed width. This minimum width may be increased depending on the length of the approach. 9.04.170 Amendments to Section 505.1.1 Premises Identification Section 505.1 is amended by adding Section 505.1.1 to read as follows: 505.1.1 Premises Identification. All multi -unit residential and commercial buildings shall have numbers or addresses placed above or immediately adjacent to all doors that allow fire department access. In no case shall the numbers be less than four inches (102 mm) in height with a one-half inch (51 mm) stroke. Address numbers shall contrast with their background, and shall be either internally or externally illuminated to be visible at night. All multi -unit residential and commercial buildings shall have numbers or addresses place above or immediately adjacent to all doors that allow fire department access. 9.04.180 Amendments to Section 506 Key box contents Section 506 is amended by adding Section 506.3 to read as follows: 506.3 Key box contents. When a Key box is required the following types of keys shall be provided: A. Keys to locked points of ingress whether on the interior or exterior of the building. B. Keys to locked mechanical equipment rooms. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 12 of 30 C. Keys to locked electrical rooms. D. Keys to elevator controls. E. Keys to other areas as directed by the fire code official 9.04.190 Amendments to Section 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings Section 510.1 is amended to read as follows: 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems. The emergency responder radio coverage system shall comply with the City's Guildelines and Standards D.05 "Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System" and this code. Exceptions: 1. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed. 2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components, or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency responder radio coverage system. This chapter shall not apply to the following: 1. Existing buildings or structures. 2. One and two family dwellings. 3. Elevators. 4. Structures that are three stories or less without subterranean storage or parking and that do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 13 of 30 5. Wood -constructed residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking which are not built integral to an above ground multi -story parking structure. For structures that are three stories or less in height, that do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story, but includes subterranean parking or storage, this ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean areas. 9.04.200 Deletion of Section 510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. Section 510.2 is deleted in its entirety: 9.04.210 Amendments to Section 510.4.2.2 Technical criteria Section 510.4.2.2 is amended to read as follows: 510.4.2.2 Technical criteria. The fire code official shall maintain a document providing the specific technical information and requirements for the emergency responder radio coverage system. This document shall contain, but not be limited to, the various frequencies required, the location of radio sites, effective radiated power of radio sites, and other supporting technical information, including: 1. The frequency range supported from the 800MHz Countywide Communications System shall be 851-824 MHz (base transmitter frequencies). 2. The frequency range supported from the 800MHz Countywide Communications System shall be 806-824 MHz (radio field transmit frequencies). 3. The public safety radio amplification system shall include filters to reject frequencies below 851 MHz and frequencies above 869 MHz by a minimum of 35dB. 4. All system components must be 100 percent compatible with analog and digital modulations after installation, without adjustments or modifications. The systems must be capable of encompassing the frequencies stated herein and capable of future modifications to a frequency range subsequently established by the jurisdiction. 5. Active devices shall have a minimum of -50 dB 3rd order intermodulation protection. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 14 of 30 6. All active in -building coverage devices shall be FCC Part 90 certified. 9.04.220 Amendment to Section 510.5.1 Approval prior to installation Section 510.5.1 is amended to read as follows: 510.5.1 Approval prior to installation. Amplification systems capable of operating on frequencies licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC shall not be installed without prior plan submittal, coordination, and approval from the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) Communications Division; with a copy provided to the fire and building code official. 9.04.230 Amendments to Section 510.5.2 Minimum qualifications of personnel Section 510.5.2 is amended to read as follows: 510.5.2 Minimum qualifications of personnel. The minimum qualifications of the system designer and lead installation personnel shall include both the following: 1. A valid FCC -issued general radio operators license; 2. Certification of in -building system training issued by a nationally recognized organization, school or a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed. 9.04.240 Amendments to Section 510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure Section 510.5.3 is amended to read as follows: 510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure. When an emergency responder radio coverage system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have the radio system tested by a qualified FCC licensed third party technician to ensure that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is a minimum of 90 percent. The test procedure shall be conducted as follows: 9.04.250 Amendments to Section 510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance Section 510.6.1 shall be amended as follows: 510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance. The owner of the building or their representative shall have the emergency responder radio coverage system inspected and tested annually or whenever structural changes Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 15 of 30 occur including additions or remodels that could materially change the original field performance tests. Testing shall consist of the following: 1. Signal boosters shall be tested to ensure that the gain is the same as it was upon initial installation and acceptance. In -building system components shall be tested to determine general function operability. If noncompliance is found, the FCC licensed technician will assess improvements necessary and provide such information to OCSD Communications, and the fire and building code official. 2. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load for a period of 1 hour to verify that they will properly operate during an actual power outage. If within the 1 -hour test period the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional 1 -hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined. 3. All other active components shall be checked to verify operation within the manufacturer's specifications. 4. At the conclusion of the testing, a certification report, which shall verify compliance with Section 510.5.3, shall be submitted to OCSD Communications and the fire and building code official. 9.04.260 Amendment to Section 511 BUILDING INFORMATION Section 511 is added to read as follows: SECTION 511 BUILDING INFORMATION 511.1 Building information. The fire code official is authorized to require a cabinet for onsite storage of pre -plans and other building information that is accessible to the fire code official. 9.04.270 Amendment to Section 604.8 Emergency power outlets Section 604.8 is added to read as follows: 604.8 Emergency power outlets. Provide and install electrical outlets (120 volt, duplex) that are connected to the emergency generator circuitry/system when a generator is required by Section 604.2 of the California Fire Code in every fire control room and in other areas as may be designated by the fire code office. In the following locations: 1. In the main exit corridor of each floor adjacent to each exit enclosure. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 16 of 30 2. On every level in every stairwell. 3. In each elevator lobby. 4. In public assembly areas larger than 1,500 square feet. 5. In every fire control room. 6. In such other areas as may be designated by the fire code official. 9.04.280 Amendments to Section 903.2 Where required Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows: 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in the following locations: "Building Area" as used in this section shall mean gross building area enclosed within exterior walls. 1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12, an automatic fire -extinguishing system shall also be installed in all occancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m? ), unless more restrictive requirements are required by other provisions of the Code. 2. Existing buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when any of the following conditions exists: a) When an addition is 50% or more of the existing building area and the resulting building area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 mz), b) When an additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire areas or allowable are. c) When an addition is added and the existing building is already provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system. d) More restrictive requirements are required by other provisions of the Code. 9.04.290 Amendments to Section 903.2.8 Group R Section 903.2.8 Group R is amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 17 of 30 Section 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows: 1. New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings. 2. Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists: a. An addition when the increase in building size is 2,000 sq. ft. or more and exceeds 50% of the area of the existing structure. b. An addition, when the existing building is already provided with an automatic sprinkler system. Exceptions: 1. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies and not housing bedridden clients, not housing nonambulatory clients above the first floor, and not housing clients above the second floor. 2. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies housing only one bedridden client and complying with Section 435.8.3.3 of the California Building Code. 3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13113, occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill children or children with intellectual disabilities, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and building or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors. 4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13143.6, occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over). When not used in accordance with Section 504.2 or 506.3 of the California Building Code, an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be allowed in Group R-2.1 occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system designed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall not be utilized in Group R-2.1 or R-4 occupancies. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 18 of 30 9.04.300 Amendments to Section 903.3 Installation requirements Section 903.3 is amended to read as follows: 903.3 Installation requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 903.3.1 through 903.3.9 and in accordance with City's Guidelines and Standards F.02 Fire Sprinkler System Design Pressure. 9.04.310 Amendments to Section 903.3.1 Standards Section 903.3.1 is amended by adding Section 903.3.1.4 to read as follows: 903.3.1.4 Alarms. Local water flow alarms shall be provided on all 13,13R and 13D sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water flow monitoring system where provided. 9.04.320 Amendments to Section 907.1 General Section 907.1 is amended by adding Section 907.1.6 to read as follows: 907.1.6 System design. No building shall have more than one fire alarm panel. All fire detection and protection devices shall operate and be connected to the building fire alarm panel. Smoke detectors connected to the alarm system shall have a visible indicator that displays the status of the detector. When a detector is located in a space above a drop ceiling, an indicating light shall be provided and plainly visible. Exception: Smoke detectors installed with an addressable alarm system capable of showing the approximate location of all activating devices. 9.04.330 Amendments and Additions to Sections 912 Fire Department Connections Section 912 is amended by adding Section 912.1.1, amending 912.2 and Section 912.2.1 to read as follows: 912.1.1 Installation. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. All fire department connections shall be listed assemblies. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. When the fire flow demand of a sprinkler system is 500 gpm or greater, including the interior hose stream demand if a standpipe system is installed, four 2 1/2" inlets shall be provided. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 19 of 30 912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The location of the fire department connection shall be no more than 100 feet (30.48 m) from a public hydrant. When possible, the fire department connection shall be located 30 feet (9.14 m) minimum from beginning of radius for driveway approach. 912.2.1 Visible Location. Fire department connections shall be located on the address side of the building, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the Fire Chief. 9.04.340 Delete Section 1103.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings Section 1103.2 is to be deleted in its entirety. 9.04.350 Delete Section 1103.4 Vertical openings Section 1103.4 is to be deleted in its entirety. 9.04.360 Delete Section 1103.4.1 through 1103.4.10 Group 1-2 and 1-3 occupancies Section 1103.4.1 through 1103.4.3 is to be deleted in its entirety. 9.04.370 Delete Section 1103.5 through 1103.6.2 Sprinkler systems Section 1103.5 through 1103.6.2 is to be deleted in its entirety. 9.04.380 Delete Section 1105 through 1105.10.2 Construction Requirements for Existing Group 1-2 Section 1105 through 1105.10.2 is deleted in its entirety. 9.04.390 Amendments to Section 3602 Definitions Section 3602.1 is amended to add the following: DOCK. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 20 of 30 9.04.400 Amendments to Section 3603.6 Berthing and Storage Section 3603.6 is amended by adding Sections 3603.6.1 and 3603.6.2 to read as follows: 3603.6.1 Multiple berthing and vessel rafting. All vessels in marinas shall be arranged such that a vessel occupying a slip can be readily removed in an emergency without the necessity of moving other vessels. Exceptions: 1. Tenders or dinghies may be tied to a vessel's stern without the need of an action plan providing the length of the tender or dinghy does not exceed the width of the vessel's beam. 2. Vessels with beams of less than 14 feet are permitted to have a tender or dinghy, up to a maximum of 14 feet in length, tied to the vessel's stern. 3603.6.2 Permitted multiple berthing. A permit may be issued for multiple berthing under the following conditions: 1. Multiple berthing occurs between the hours of 0700 to 1800. An action plan must be developed by the applicant indicating: a. How the vessels will be moved in the event of a fire. b. The person is responsible for moving the vessels. c. Where the vessels will be relocated to after 1800 hours. d. How employee training and emergency communications are being provided. 2. The multiple berthing is necessary for a special event or other extenuating circumstances and will occur for a limited period of time, which shall be approved by the fire code official and per City's Guidelines and Standards A.10 Multiple Berthing and/or Rafting at Special Events. 9.04.410 Amendments to Section 3604.1 General Section 3604.1 is amended to read as follows: 3604.1 General. Piers, marinas, wharves, docks, and floats serving boatyards, hotels, yacht clubs, boat condominiums, docking facilities associated with residential condominiums and multiple family residences with facilities for mooring or servicing vessels, and marine Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 21 of 30 motor vehicle fuel dispensing stations shall be equipped with fire protection equipment in accordance with Sections 3604.2 through 3604.6. 9.04.420 Amendment to Section 3604.2 Standpipes Section 3604.2 Standpipes is amended to read as follows: 3604.2 Standpipes. When any portion of a pier, marina, wharf, dock, or float is more than 150 feet from a fire apparatus access road, it shall be equipped with a Class III standpipe system installed in accordance with NFPA 303 and City's Guidelines and Standards F.01. Fire Protection for Marinas, Wharfs, and Piers. 9.04.430 Replacement to Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas. Chapter 49 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: SECTION 4901 REDUCTION OF BRUSH FROM STRUCTURES 4901.1 Scope. Each person or entity who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains any parcel of land within a designated Hazard Reduction Zone or Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter to mitigate the conditions where vegetative fuels may readily transmit fire to buildings and threaten to destroy life, overwhelm fire suppression capabilities, or result in large property losses. 4901.2 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum vegetative maintenance standards to reduce the severity of exterior wildlife exposure to buildings, and to decrease the exposure from a building fire to the wildland-urban interface area. 4901.3 General. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining buildings or structures requiring defensible spaces shall be responsible for modifying or removing non -fire resistive vegetation. These regulations apply to all Hazard Reduction Zones and Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones located within the City of Newport Beach. SECTION 4902 DEFINITIONS 4902.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 22 of 30 DEFENSIBLE SPACE. FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN. FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE. HAZARD REDUCTION ZONE. LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE. WILDLAND. WILDLAND FUELS. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA. SECTION 4903 MAINTENANCE OF FUEL MODIFICATION ZONES, HAZARD REDUCTION ZONES, AND LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES 4903.1 Compliance. Fuel Modification Zones, Hazard Reduction Zones, and Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones not in compliance with the City's respective guidelines and standards shall constitute a fire hazard. 4903.2 Fuel Modification Zone. All elements of the fuel modification zone shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plan and the City's Guidelines and Standards G.02 "Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Standard for Developments" and G.04 "Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Standards for Conversion from a Hazard Reduction Zone to Fuel Modification Zone". 4903.3 Hazard Reduction Zone. All elements of the Hazard Reduction Zone shall be maintained in accordance with the City's Guidelines and Standards G.01 "Hazard Reduction Zones." SECTION 4904 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS WITHIN HAZARD REDUCTION ZONES AND LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES 4904.1 General. In addition to the regulations found in Chapter 7A of the California Building Code and other relevant sections of the California Building Code, all new construction and existing structures that are increased in size by 2,000 square feet or more and exceed 50% of the area of the existing structure located on parcels of land within the City of Newport Beach Hazard Reduction Zone and Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be built in accordance with the regulations found in Section 4904 and 4905 of this code. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 23 of 30 4904.2 Authority. The Fire Chief shall have the authority to designate all Hazard Reduction Zones, and the City Council shall adopt, by ordinance, the Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone pursuant to Government Code Section 51179(a). 4904.3 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new structures located on parcels of land which are designated Hazard Reduction Zones or Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall comply with this section. 4904.3.1 Fuel Modification Requirements for Additions to Existing Structures. All additions to structures that are 2,000 square feet or more and exceed 50% of the area of the existing structure located on parcels of land which are designated Hazard Reduction Zones or Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall comply with this section. 4904.3.2 Plans. Fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official prior to the issuance of a building permit. The plans shall be developed using the criteria set forth in the City's Guidelines and Standards G.02 "Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Standard" and G.04 "Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Standards for Conversion from a Hazard Reduction Zone to Fuel Modification Zone". 4904.3.3 Alterations. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel modification plan shall be approved by the fire code official. 4904.3.4 Issuance of grading or building permits. No grading permit or building permit shall be issued for new and qualifying additions to existing structures prior to approval by the fire code official of the submitted fuel modification plan as required by this section. 4904.3.5 Street widths. The minimum width of private and public streets shall not be less than 28 feet (8.53 m). Private streets and driveways serving no more than three dwellings and not exceeding 150 feet (45.72 m) in length shall not be less than 24 feet (7.32 m) in width. SECTION 4905 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FEATURES 4905.1 Proximity to property lines. New structures built to the requirements of Section 7A of the California Building Code shall not be less than three feet (.915 m) from an adjacent property line. Areas shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times. Exception: Refuse cans for residential use Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 24 of 30 4905.2 Combustible construction prohibited. No attached or detached buildings, patio covers, sheds, decks, stairs, or similar structures shall be built or placed in the 20 foot Zone A setback, as described in the City's Guidelines and Standards G.02 "Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Standard" unless completely constructed of non-combustible materials. SECTION 4906 HAZARD REDUCTION ZONE/LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP 4906.1 Map. The Fire Chief shall cause an official map of the Hazard Reduction Zones to be prepared. The City Council shall adopt by ordinance a map of the Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. These maps shall be reviewed, updated or amended as deemed necessary. SECTION 4907 USE OF EQUIPMENT IN LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AND HAZARD REDUCTION ZONES 4907.1 General. Defensible space will be maintained around all buildings and structures in State Responsibility Area (SRA) as required in Public Resources Code 4290 and "SRA Fire Safe Regulations" California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Section 1270. Buildings and structures within the Very -high Fire Hazard Severity Zones of a Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) shall maintain defensible space as outlined in Government Code 51175-51189 and any local ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction. 4907.2 Equipment prohibited without a spark arrestor. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuel, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor as defined in Section 4907.4 of the Fire Code and maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 4907.2 of the Fire Code. 4907.3 Spark arrestor installation. Spark arrestors affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 25 of 30 4907.4 Spark arrestor design. A spark arrestor is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service. 4907.5 Spark arrestor exemption for vehicles. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere and the turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition. SECTION 4908 RESTRICTED ENTRY TO LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARDOUS SEVERITY ZONES 4908.1 General. The Fire Chief shall determine and publicly announce when Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, except public roadways, inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone is closed to entry, is prohibited. Exceptions: 1. Residents and owners of private property within Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands. 2. Entry in the course of duty by peace or police officers, other duly authorized public officers, and members of a fire department. SECTION 4909 OPEN FLAME DEVICES IN LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AND HAZARD REDUCTION ZONES 4909.1 General. Welding torches, tar pots, decorative torches and other devices, machines or processes liable to start or cause fire shall not be operated or used in or upon Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, except by permit from the fire code official. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 26 of 30 Exception: Use within habited premises which are a minimum of 30 feet (914 m) from grass or brush covered areas. Flame -employing devices, such as lanterns or kerosene road flares, shall not be operated or used as a signal or marker in or upon a Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Exception: The proper use of a fusee at the scene of emergencies. SECTION 4910 OPEN FIRES OR BURNING IN LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AND HAZARD REDUCTION ZONES 4910.1 General. Open fires or burning shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon Local "Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Hazard Reduction Zones, except by permit from the fire code official. Exception: Fires located within the property boundary of inhabited premise or designated campsites where such fires are built in a permanent barbeque, portable barbeque, outdoor fireplace, incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30 feet (9.14 m) from grass or brush covered areas. Permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions which will reasonably safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires or burning shall not be conducted in or upon Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones or in hazard reduction zones under the following conditions: 1. When surface wind speeds are sustained at 20 MPH or wind gusts exceed 25 MPH. 2. When a person age 18 or over is not present at all times to watch and tend such fire. 3. When public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited. 4910.2 Prohibited Uses. Permanent barbeques, portable barbeques, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash, or combustible waste material. SECTION 4911 RECREATIONAL FIRES IN LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES 4911.1 General. Recreational fires built, installed, or maintained in Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones or hazard reduction zones shall only use natural gas or propane fuel. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 27 of 30 Combustible solid fuels are prohibited regardless if a spark arrestor is utilized. Outdoor fireplaces, permanent barbeques, and grills shall be maintained in good repair and in a safe condition at all times. Openings in such appliances shall be provided with an approved spark arrester, screen, lid, or door. 9.04.440 Amendments to Section 5003.12 Outdoor control areas Section 5003.12 is amended by adding item No. 5 to read as follows: 5. Outdoor control areas shall be protected against tampering or trespassers by fencing or other control measures as approved by the fire code official. 9.04.450 Amendments to Section 5004.1 Maximum quantity on site Section 5004.1 is amended by adding Section 5004.1.1 to read as follows: 5004.1.1 Maximum quantity on site. No person shall use or store any amount of Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) equal to or greater than the amounts disclosed as listed in Appendix A, Part 355, Title 40, of the Code of Federal Regulations in a residential zone or adjacent to property developed with residential uses, unless approved mitigation measures are implemented and maintained, as required by the fire code official. 9.04.460 Amendments to Section 5601.1.2 Storage of explosives and blasting agents Section 5601.1.2 is amended to read as follows: 5601.1.2 Storage of explosives and blasting agents. No person shall store explosives or blasting agents anywhere in the City of Newport Beach unless the fire code official has issued a permit authorizing use and/or storage. 9.04.470 Amendments to Section 5601.1.3 Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G Section 5601.1.3 is added to read as follows: 5601.1.3 Fireworks IIAG and fireworks 1.3G. No person shall store, use, sell, possess, or handle fireworks 1.4G, (commonly referred to as "Safe and Sane") and fireworks 1.3G anywhere in the City of Newport Beach. Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 28 of 30 Exception: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electronically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator. 9.04.480 Amendments to Section 5601.2.2 Sale and Retail display Section 5601.2.2 is amended to read as follows: 5601.2.2 Sale and Retail display: Persons shall not conduct a retail display nor offer for sale explosives, explosive materials or fireworks upon highways, sidewalks, public properties, or anywhere in the City of Newport Beach. 9.04.490 Amendments to Section 5704.2.11 Underground tanks Section 5704.2.11.1 is amended by adding No. 4 to read as follows: 4. The underground storage of flammable liquids shall be prohibited in any residential district or any residential area of a planned community district, as defined in Section 20.14.020 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. 9.04.500 Amendments to Section 5706.4 Bulk plants or terminals Section 5706.4 is amended to read as follows: 5706.4 Bulk plants or terminals. Portions of properties where flammable and combustible liquids are received by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars or tank vehicles and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such liquids by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, tank vehicles or containers are prohibited within the boundaries of the City of Newport Beach except as permitted by the fire code official. Approved installations shall comply with Sections 5706.4.1 through 5706.4.10.4. 9.04.510 Amendments to Appendix B Fire -Flow Requirements for Buildings. Section B105.2 is amended to read as follows: 8105.2 Buildings Other Than One -and Two- Family Dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire flow and flow duration for buildings other than one -and two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table B105.1(1). Exception: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 29 of 30 903.3.1. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.5 L/min.) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table 8105.1(2). 9.04.520 Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The City of Newport Beach designates those areas identified in green on the map attached to the ordinance codified in this section and on file with the City Clerk as the Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone for the City in accordance with Section 51179 of the California Government Code. Section 2: The recitals provided in this ordinance are true and correct and are incorporated into the substantive portion of this ordinance. Section 3: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional. Section 4: The City Council finds the approval of this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(C)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Alternatively, the City Council finds the approval of this ordinance is not a project under CEQA Regulation Section 15061(b)(3) because it has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Section 5: Except as expressly modified in this ordinance, all other Sections, Subsections, terms, clauses and phrases set forth in the Newport Beach Municipal Code shall remain unchanged and shall be in full force and effect. Section 6: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published pursuant to City Charter Section 414. [CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE] Ordinance No. 2016-18 Page 30 of 30 This ordinance was introduced at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the 7th day of November, 2016, and was adopted at a regular meeting on the 22nd day of November, 2016, by the following vote to wit: AYES: Council Member Duffield, Council Member Selich, Council Member Curry, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tem Muldoon, Mayor Dixon NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Peotter C ANE B. DIXON. MAYOR ATTEST: N, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AARON C. HARP, CITY ATTORNEY Attachment: Section 9.04.520 Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map r, Sy 3 0 N 7 N O STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH } I, Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing ordinance, being Ordinance No. 2016-18 was duly introduced on the 7th day of November, 2016 at a special meeting, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting duly held on the 22nd day of November, 2016, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Duffield, Council Member Selich, Council Member Curry, Council Member Petros, Mayor Pro Tem Muldoon, Mayor Dixon NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Peotter IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of said City this 23rd day of November, 2016. STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH } F V;Alr J-Drw--- Leilani I. Brown, MMC City Clerk City of Newport Beach, California (Seal) CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION ss. I, LEILANI I. BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 2016-18 has been duly and regularly published according to law and the order of the City Council of said City and that same was so published in The Daily Pilot, a newspaper of general circulation on the following dates: 2016. Introduced Ordinance: November 12, 2016 Adopted Ordinance: November 26, 2016 In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this day of bag#o—, b4mr,"- Leilani I. Brown, MMC City Clerk City of Newport Beach, California (Seal)