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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director
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DATE: December 2, 2010 (CC Meeting of 12/15/2010)
SUBJECT: Consider a Resolution Ratifying Ventura County
District Ordinance No.
Building Standards
Boundaries of the Cit y
2007 -2665
BACKGROUND
27 Section 610 and Appendix
for Application within the
of Moorpark and Rescinding
Fire Protection
L, Pertaining to
Jurisdictional
Resolution No.
The State of California Health and Safety Code requires all jurisdictions to enforce the
most recent editions of various building standards. Although the State requires the
enforcement of certain standards, it allows local jurisdictions to amend these standards
in order to address local concerns. The State, however, does limit the local
jurisdiction's ability to amend the prescribed building standards to amendments that are
reasonably necessary for reasons relating to local climate, geology and topography. On
November 23. 2010. the Ventura County Fire Protection District adopted building
standards more restrictive than those adopted by the State Fire Marshal and contained
within the California Building Code. The California Health and Safety Code Section
13869.7 authorizes the Fire District to adopt such standards, but requires ratification by
the legislative body where the standards apply: in this case the cities that are served by
the Ventura County Fire Protection District.
DISCUSSION
The attached draft resolution ratifies Section 610 and Appendix L of the Ventura County
Fire Protection District Ordinance 27. Section 610 and Appendix L adopt building
standards. relating to fire and life safety, which are more restrictive than those adopted
by the State Fire Marshal and contained within the California Building Standards Code.
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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 provides for firefighter safety. Similar building standards contained in
Appendix L have been in effect since June 3, 1982 and are an integral part of the Fire
District's fire protection plan. Modifications were recently adopted in May 2007and are
contained in the current Appendix L. These modifications include provisions to require
the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in all occupancies except Group U.
when approved.
California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7 requires the Fire District to file
findings that support the need for more restrictive building standards based on local
climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. Those findings are as follows:
Section 610 and Appendix L Findings
1. 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 or where rooftop
photovoltaic equipment hinders standard fire - fighting operations.
2. 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. Additionally, built -in fire protection
will assist in extinguishing or controlling fires in structures, which will increase the
availability of firefighting resources after seismic activity.
3. Topographical. Ventura County has rural areas that are in high fire hazard
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. Built -in
fire protection and 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
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2010- , ratifying Ventura County Fire Protection District
Ordinance No. 27, Section 610 and Appendix L. pertaining to building standards
for application with the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Moorpark and
rescinding Resolution No. 2007 -2665.
2. Direct the Building Official to file a copy of the findings of the Ventura County Fire
Protection District together with a copy of Section 610 and Appendix L of
Ordinance 27 to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development and California Building Standards Commission.
Attachment: Resolution No. 2010-
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-
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:
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SECTION 1. CITY COUNCIL RATIFICATION: The City of Moorpark ratifies,
without modification. Section 610 and Appendix L of Ventura County Fire Protection
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.
Janice 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
Chapter 6
Section 610 is added to read as follows:
610 Photovoltaic Systems
610.1 General. The installation of photovoltaic systems shall comply with tnis section and the
California Building and Electrical Codes and the requirements of the local Building Department
paving 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 designeo 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 Fig 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 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 hinaers 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
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will increase the availability of firefignting 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 extenaea 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 iikelinooa
of starting a wildland fire. which may expose aaaluonal structures to fire. Proper location of roof top
photovoltaic equ.pment will assist fire fighters in extinguishing or controlling fires in structures in a
timely manner oy not unduly deiay,ng fire fighting operations wnrch will heir) prevent the spreaa of
fire to the Wildland areas and will increase the avairaoility, of firefignting 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 wtt,n jurisdiction of the VCFPD the legislative oody of the County or of any such City
shall ratify Section 610 in accordance with suodivis :ons (b) and (c) of California r-+eaith and Safety
Code Section 13869.7.
(Continued on next page)
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Appendix L is aaded to read as follows-
APPENDIX L
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
L101 General. An automatic fire ext,ngurshing system snalr be installea :n all occupancies and
locations as set forth ;n Appendix L and Chapter 9
L102 Definitions
Building, Existing — as defined r the California Building Code.
Floor Area as detinea in the Cal,fornia Budding Code.
L103 Where required. Approvea automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing buildings snalr
be provided in the vocations describea in this section.
L103.1 Buildings. An automatic fire extinguish ng 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. rnD) exceea 400 square Seel of moor 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. Snail 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 m-n mum of 30 feet.
E. No other combined use is permitted (I E: maintenance room. snacK bar, storage, etc ).
A. Combination restroom Mb Poo) epu,pment shelter wlhrch complies with the reaurrements of
exception 9 3 above (other than 3.A and D ) and the following
A Shall not exceea 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.
Picnic and lunch shelters structures which comply with all of the following
A. Use is defined as a Group A. D-vision 2 or 3 occupancy by the Budd,ng Department.
B. Shall not exceea 1,500 square feet for A 2 Occupancy or 4 500 square feet of floor area
for A 3 Occupancy
C Snail be separated from other bu- larngs a minimum of 30 feet.
D. Only picnic tables and chairs are located underneath the shelter.
E. Shatr not nave any enclosed space onoernearb the snelrer covering.
F. Shall be located at grade level around the entire shelter
G. Open on all sides from fin,sned grade to a height of 10 feet above finished grade.
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H. Structural columns and other architectural features may not obstruct more than 10% of
the opening length around the structure.
1. 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 snelter.
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 it not an open trellis style shelter.
L103.2 Buildings, Existing. Buildings in existence at the time of the effective date of this
Apperaix may nave tneir existing use continued if such use was legal at the time. Additions to
buildings shad require an automatic fire extinguishing system instailed throughout. Irc►uo,ng areas
not previously protectea, except for buildings that meet one of the following exceptions.
Exceptions:
1. All occupancies except Group R D- vision 3, where an addition is 25% or less of the existing
floor area
2. Occupancies classified as Group R, Division 3 including attached Group u occupancies, where
an aad,tion is 1.000 square feet or less, regaraless of the percent of addition
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.
L103.2.1 Concurrent permits. Additions or modifications, where the application for building permit
is submitted prior to the final inspect;on of any previously issued building permit(s) shall require the
Installation of an automatic fire extinguisning system throughout (including areas not previously
protected by an automatic fire extinguishing system) when the area of addition or modification of
the combined previously issuea permits and the new application exceed the exceptions listed
under section L103.2.
L103.3. 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:
L103.3.1 Additions. Any existing building less than 701 sa ft previously exempt from fire
sprinklers that would nave been required to mitigate fire flow, access requirements or distance to a
fire station, at the time the building permit was issued, snail 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.
L103.3.2 Change of Use. Any change of use of a Group u occupancy, tnat reclassifies to a
new occupancy classifrctron that woula not have been exempt from fire sprinklers due to existing
size, use. fire flow. access requirements or distance to a f-re station, under a previous Fire District
Ordinance in effect at the time the building permit was issued, shad provide fire sprinklers within
the existing building The exceptions under Section L103.2 shall not apply. I his section does not
limit the requirements for fire sprinklers for the new occupancy classification under the current
California Building and Fire Codes.
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L104 Installation Requirements.
L104.1 Modifications.
L104.1.1 Fire Walls. For the purpose of this Appendix, fire walls shall not be considered as
creating separate buildings.
L104.1.2 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.
L104.1.3 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 Tale 24, Part 2 and Part 9
L105. Maintenance of Area Separation Walls
L105.1 General Area separation fire walls used to create fire areas less than 5,000 square feet in
buildings, for which the original appiication for permit under which the building was constructed
was accepted by Building and Safety before November 1, 2002, shall be maintained as approved
area separation fire walls with no open ngs.
L106 Findings
L106.1 General. After due consideration the Board of Directors of the VCFPD hereby finds that
due to )ocal climatic, geologic and topograon c 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
L106.1.2 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
wiidland fires. During sucn periods, the limited available firefighting resources may have great
difficulty in controlling fires in structures not having built -in fire protection.
L106.1.3 Geological. Ventura County is in a potential nigh activity seismic zone. After a large
seismic event the potential for multiple fires occurring simultaneously will tax available frrefgnting
resources. Burst -in fire protection will assist in extinguishing or controlling fires in structures which
will increase the availability of firefighting resources after seismic activity.
L106.1.4 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 niilside areas will have a greater likelihood
of starting a wildland fire, which may expose additional structures to fire
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L107 Ratification
L107.1 General. Before Appendix L of Ordinance No. 27 -s 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 Cal,fornia Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7.
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