HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 2010 2985 2010 1215RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -2985
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING VENTURA
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO.
27, SECTION 610 AND APPENDIX L, PERTAINING TO
BUILDING STANDARDS FOR APPLICATION WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
2665
WHEREAS, the City of Moorpark lies within the jurisdictional boundaries of the
Ventura County Fire Protection District and the Ventura County Fire Protection District
has responsibility for fire protection within said jurisdictional boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Ventura County Fire Protection District adopted Fire Protection
District Ordinance No. 27 on November 23, 2010, adopting the 2010 California Fire
Code and the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code including local amendments;
and
WHEREAS, Section 610 and Appendix L of said amendments, attached as
Exhibit A, constitute amendments to building standards relating to fire and panic safety
adopted by the State Fire Marshal and contained in the California Building Standards
Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 13869.7(c) of the California Health and Safety
Code, amendments containing such building standards are not effective within the
jurisdictional boundaries of the City until ratified by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, said Section 610 includes new requirements for placement of
photovoltaic panels on roofs of buildings as developed by the California State Fire
Marshal's Office and industry stakeholders that provide for firefighter safety; and
WHEREAS, said Appendix L contains similar building standards that have been
in effect and enforced within the current City boundaries since June 3, 1982, prior to
incorporation; and
WHEREAS, the building standards contained within Section 610 and Appendix L
are an integral part of the Ventura County Fire Protection District fire protection
response plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. CITY COUNCIL RATIFICATION: The City of Moorpark ratifies,
without modification, Section 610 and Appendix L of Ventura County Fire Protection
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District Ordinance No. 27 to be effective within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City
of Moorpark.
SECTION 2. Resolution No. 2007 -2665 is hereby rescinded in its entirety.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 2010.
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!J ice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
Exhibit A: Ventura County Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 27, Section 610 and
Appendix L
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EXHIBIT A
Ventura County Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 27
Section 610 and Appendix L
Chapter 6
Section 610 is added to read as follows:
610 Photovoltaic Systems
610.1 General. The installation of photovoltaic systems shall comply with this section
and the California Building and Electrical Codes and the requirements of the local
Building Department having jurisdiction.
Exception: Photovoltaic systems installed on one and two family dwellings are exempt
from this section.
610.2 Permits. See Section 1.5.7.9.1
610.3. Plans. Construction plans that include a roof layout of the proposed photovoltaic
system panels and equipment shall be submitted to the fire code official for approval
prior to installation.
610.4 Design. Photovoltaic system shall be designed in accordance with the SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION GUIDELINE issued by the California State Fire
Marshal Office April 22, 2008. with an amendment to Section 2.2.1 (page 10) as follows:
Section 2.2.1 on Pg 10 of the SFM SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION
GUIDELINE is amended to read as follows:
2.2.1 Access.
There shall be a minimum six foot (6) wide clear perimeter around the edges of
the roof, as measured from the exterior bearing walls of the building to the
nearest photovoltaic panel. Examples #5 to #8 shall reflect this requirement.
Exception: If either axis of the building is 250 feet or less in length, there shall
be a minimum four feet (4') wide clear perimeter around the edges of the roof, as
measured from the exterior bearing walls of the building to the nearest
photovoltaic panel.
610.5 Findings
610.5.1 General. After due consideration the VCFPD's Board of Directors hereby finds
that due to the local climatic, geologic and topographic conditions stated in this section,
the modifications and changes to the current California Building Code and California
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Fire Code set forth herein are reasonably necessary to provide sufficient and effective
protection of life, health and property in this jurisdiction.
610.5.2 Climatic. Ventura County experiences periods of high temperatures,
accompanied by low humidity and high winds each year. These conditions create an
environment in which the Fire District commits large numbers of fire fighting resources
to the control and extinguishment of wildland fires. During such periods, the limited
available firefighting resources may have great difficulty in controlling fires in structures
where roof top photovoltaic equipment hinders standard fire - fighting operations.
610.5.3 Geological. Ventura County is in a potential high activity seismic zone. After a
large seismic event, the potential for multiple fires occurring simultaneously will tax
available firefighting resources. Proper location of roof top photovoltaic equipment will
assist fire fighters in extinguishing or controlling fires in structures by not unduly
delaying fire fighting operations, which will increase the availability of firefighting
resources after seismic activity.
610.5.4 Topographical. Ventura County has rural areas that are in hazardous fire
areas. Due to topography, access to structures in rural areas increases response time
and delays fire suppression efforts. An extended response time will allow fires to grow
beyond the control of initial attack fire suppression resources. Structure fires in the
hillside areas will have a greater likelihood of starting a wildland fire, which may expose
additional structures to fire. Proper location of roof top photovoltaic equipment will assist
fire fighters in extinguishing or controlling fires in structures in a timely manner by not
unduly delaying fire fighting operations, which will help prevent the spread of fire to the
Wildland areas and will increase the availability of firefighting resources available for
Wildland fires.
610.6 Ratification. Before Section 610 of Ordinance No. 27 is effective in the County of
Ventura or in any city within jurisdiction of the VCFPD, the legislative body of the County
or of any such city shall ratify Section 610 in accordance with subdivisions (b) and (c) of
California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7.
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Appendix L is added to read as follows:
APPENDIX L
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
L 101 General. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in all
occupancies and locations as set forth in Appendix L and Chapter 9.
L 102 Definitions.
Building, Existing - as defined in the California Building Code.
Floor Area - as defined in the California Building Code.
L 103 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing
buildings shall be provided in the locations described in this section.
L 103.1 Buildings. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in all
buildings.
Exceptions:
1. Group U Occupancies when approved by fire code official.
2. Small Agricultural Produce Stands (as defined in the Ventura County Building
Code (VCBC)> which comply with all of the following:
A. Shall not exceed 400 square feet of floor area.
B. Shall be constructed in accordance with the VCBC.
C. Shall be separated from other buildings a minimum of 30 feet.
3. Free standing restroom buildings which comply with all of the following:
A. Shall not exceed 400 square feet of floor area.
B. Shall be constructed primarily of non - combustible materials (wood
frame with drywall or stucco covering is acceptable).
C. Shall have a minimum Class A roof.
D. Shall be separated from other buildings a minimum of 30 feet.
E. No other combined use is permitted (I.E.- maintenance room, snack bar,
storage, etc.).
4. Combination restroom with pool equipment shelter which complies with the
requirements of exception # 3 above (other than 3.A. and D.) and the
following:
A. Shall not exceed 200 square feet of floor area.
B. Shall not have any habitable or storage space
C. Shall be separated from other buildings a minimum of 15 feet.
5. Picnic and lunch shelters structures which comply with all of the following:
A. Use is defined as a Group A, Division 2 or 3 occupancy by the Building
Department.
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B. Shall not exceed 1,500 square feet for A -2 Occupancy or 4,500 square
feet of floor area for A -3 Occupancy.
C. Shall be separated from other buildings a minimum of 30 feet.
D. Only picnic tables and chairs are located underneath the shelter.
E. Shall not have any enclosed space underneath the shelter covering.
F. Shall be located at grade level around the entire shelter.
G. Open on all sides from finished grade to a height of 10 feet above
finished grade.
H. Structural columns and other architectural features may not obstruct
more than 10% of the opening length around the structure.
I. Shall have no obstructions that will hinder egress within 10 feet of the
exterior perimeter of the shelter for a distance of 75% of the opening
length around the shelter.
J. A food prep surface area may be located along one opening, but shall
not obstruct more than 20 feet or 10% of the opening length, which
ever is smaller.
K. May be constructed of any materials allowed by the California Building
Code.
L. Any roof covering shall be non - combustible if not an open trellis style
shelter.
L 103.2 Buildings, Existing. Buildings in existence at the time of the effective date of
this Appendix may have their existing use continued if such use was legal at the time.
Additions to buildings shall require an automatic fire extinguishing system installed
throughout, including areas not previously protected, except for buildings that meet one
of the following exceptions.
Exceptions:
1. All occupancies, except Group R,
of the existing floor area.
2. Occupancies classified as Group
occupancies, where an addition is
percent of addition.
Division 3, where an addition is 25% or less
R, Division 3, including attached Group U
1,000 square feet or less, regardless of the
3. Occupancies classified as Group R, Division 3 including attached Group U
occupancies, where an addition is 50% or less of the existing floor area. .
4. Group U Occupancies when approved by the fire code official.
L 103.2.1 Concurrent permits. Additions or modifications, where the application for
building permit is submitted prior to the final inspection of any previously issued building
permit(s) shall require the installation of an automatic fire extinguishing system
throughout (including areas not previously protected by an automatic fire extinguishing
system) when the area of addition or modification of the combined previously issued
permits and the new application exceed the exceptions listed under section L 103.2.
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L 103.3. Previously Exempt Buildings and Uses. To establish the fire sprinkler
requirements for buildings and uses legally in existence that were previously exempt
from automatic fire sprinklers due to limited size or use, and that are being increased
above the exempt amount, or are changing the occupancy use that would not have
been exempt when the building permit was issued, shall comply with requirements for
automatic fire sprinklers as follows:
L 103.3.1 Additions. Any existing building less than 701 sq ft previously exempt from
fire sprinklers that would have been required to mitigate fire flow, access requirements,
or distance to a fire station, at the time the building permit was issued, shall provide fire
sprinklers within the entire building when any addition to the building brings the total
square footage over the previous exempt amount of 700 sq ft, regardless of the percent
of the addition. Exceptions 1 to 3 under Section L 103.2 shall not apply.
L 103.3.2 Change of Use. Any change of use of a Group U occupancy, that reclassifies
to a new occupancy classifiction that would not have been exempt from fire sprinklers
due to existing size, use, fire flow, access requirements, or distance to a fire station,
under a previous Fire District Ordinance in effect at the time the building permit was
issued, shall provide fire sprinklers within the existing building. The exceptions under
Section L 103.2 shall not apply. This section does not limit the requirements for fire
sprinklers for the new occupancy classification under the current California Building and
Fire Codes.
L 104 Installation Requirements.
L 104.1 Modifications.
L 104.1.1 Fire Walls. For the purpose of this Appendix, fire walls shall not be
considered as creating separate buildings.
L 104.1.2 Coverage. Where allowed, sprinkler systems installed in accordance with
NFPA 13D in Group R -3 occupancies shall provide sprinkler protection for attached
Group U occupancies and all bathrooms.
L 104.1.3 Modifications Prohibited. When NFPA 13R sprinkler systems are provided
in Group R occupancies, exceptions to, or reductions in, code requirements are not
allowed based on the installation of either a NFPA 13R or a NFPA 13 sprinkler system.
This shall also include requirements in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part
2 and Part 9.
L 105. Maintenance of Area Separation Walls.
L 105.1 General. Area separation fire walls used to create fire areas less than 5,000
square feet in buildings, for which the original application for permit under which the
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building was constructed was accepted by Building and Safety before November 1,
2002, shall be maintained as approved area separation fire walls with no openings.
L 106 Findings.
L 106.1 General. After due consideration the Board of Directors of the VCFPD hereby
finds that due to local climatic, geologic and topographic conditions as stated in this
section, that modifications and changes to the current California Building Code and
California Fire Code are reasonably necessary to provide sufficient and effective
protection of life, health and property.
L 106.1.2 Climatic. Ventura County experiences periods of high temperatures,
accompanied by low humidity and high winds each year. These conditions create an
environment in which the Fire District commits large numbers of fire fighting resources
to the control and extinguishment of wildland fires. During such periods, the limited
available firefighting resources may have great difficulty in controlling fires in structures
not having built -in fire protection.
L 106.1.3 Geological. Ventura County is in a potential high activity seismic zone. After
a large seismic event, the potential for multiple fires occurring simultaneously will tax
available firefighting resources. Built -in fire protection will assist in extinguishing or
controlling fires in structures, which will increase the availability of firefighting resources
after seismic activity.
L 106.1.4 Topographical. Ventura County has rural areas that are in hazardous fire
areas. Due to topography, access to structures in rural areas increases response time
and delays fire suppression efforts. An extended response time will allow fires to grow
beyond the control of initial attack fire suppression resources. Structure fires in the
hillside areas will have a greater likelihood of starting a wildland fire, which may expose
additional structures to fire.
L 107 Ratification.
L 107.1 General. Before Appendix L of Ordinance No. 27 is effective in the County of
Ventura or in a city within the Fire Protection District, the legislative body of the County
or of the city shall ratify Appendix L in accordance with California Health and Safety
Code Section 13869.7.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Maureen Benson, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California, do hereby
certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 2010 -2985 was
adopted by the City Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular meeting held on the
15th day of December, 2010, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van Dam, and Mayor Parvin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2011.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 5th day of January,
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
(seal)