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ORDINANCE NO. 2154
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO FIRE AND BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 1998 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; THE
1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS PUBLISHED
BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION AND THE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE 1998
EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2
AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME 3,
INCLUDING STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS (WITH CERTAIN
EXCEPTIONS); TOGETHER WITH AMENDMENTS THERETO.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Article III of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby
repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. Article III of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended by
adding thereto a new Chapter 1 containing Parts 1 through 9, to read as follows:
PART 1
CREATION
3110. CREATION
There is hereby created a City Fire Department and the position of Fire Chief as
the department head thereof.
PART 2
FIRE PREVENTION
3120. CREATION OF DIVISION
There is established in the Fire Department of the City of Arcadia the Fire
Prevention Bureau which shall be under the direct supervision of the Fire Marshal as
designated by the Fire Chief.
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PART 3
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
DIVISION 1
ADOPTION
3131. CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE ADOPTION
With the exception of the deletions or additions hereinafter set forth, and subject to
the amendments hereinafter specified, there is adopted by reference for the City of
Arcadia the1998 Edition of the California Fire Code, including Appendices I-A, I-B, I-C, 11-
A, II-B, 11-0, II-E, II-F, II-G, II-H, II-J, III-B, III-C, 111-0, IV-A, IV-B, V-A, VI-A, VI-B, VI-C, VI-D,
VI-E, VI-F, VI-G, VI-H, VI-I, and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code Standards pub-
lished by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the International Conference of Building
Officials, and shall constitute the Fire Code of the City of Arcadia.
One (1) copy of said codes are on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examin-
ation by the public.
3131.1, SAME. REFERENCE.
It shall be sufficient in any prosecution for the yiolation of any proYisions of said Uni-
form Fire Code to refer thereto as the California Fire Code, or to refer to any Article,
Division or Section thereof. The term "Fire Code" wheneyer used in this Part shall refer to
the California Fire Code and the Fire Code Standards as adopted and amended by this
part.
DIVISION 2
PURPOSE
3132, PURPOSE
It is the intent and purpose of the Fire Code to prescribe regulations consistent with
nationally recognized standard practice for the safeguarding of life and property to a
reasonable degree from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage,
handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices and from conditions
hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises.
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DIVISION 3
DEFINITIONS
3133, DEFINITIONS
The words used in the Fire Code shall have the meaning ascribed to them by the
California Fire Code, and in addition thereto the following words shall be understood and
defined to haye the meanings set forth in the following subsections.
3133.1. ADMINISTRATOR
Shall mean the City Manager of the City of Arcadia.
3133.2, CHIEF OR CHIEF ENGINEER
Wheneyer the term "Chief' or "Chief Engineer" is used, it shall mean the Chief of the
City of Arcadia Fire Department.
3133,3. CHIEF OF THE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
Wheneyer the term "Chief of the Fire Preyention Bureau" is used it shall mean the
Fire Marshal of the City of Arcadia Fire Department.
3133.4. CITY COUNCIL
Shall mean the City Council of the City of Arcadia as prescribed by the City Charter.
3133.5, COUNCIL APPROVAL
Shall mean the affirmative vote of three members of the Council entered upon the
Council minutes.
3133.6, EXECUTIVE BODY
Shall mean the City Council of the City of Arcadia.
3133.7. FIRE DEPARTMENT
Shall mean the regularly organized Fire Department of the City of Arcadia.
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3133.8. FIRE MARSHAL
Shall mean the Chief of the Fire Preyention Bureau.
3133.9. JURISDICTION
Shall mean the City of Arcadia, and persons duly authorized for the enforcement of
this Code.
3133,10. JURISDICTIONAL AREA
Shall mean that area within the boundaries of the City of Arcadia.
3133.11, LEGISLATIVE BODY
Whenever the term "LegislatiYe Body" is used, it shall mean the City Council of the
City of Arcadia.
3133.12. MUNICIPALITY OR CITY
Whenever the term "Municipality" or "City" is used, it shall refer to the City of Arcadia.
3133,13, OTHER OFFICERS
If any term used in the Code shall refer to an officer, agency, board, or body not set
up by or within the City of Arcadia, the term shall be deemed to refer to such officer,
agency, board or body as shall in fact be charged with the responsibility of performing the
duty intended to be performed by said officer, agency, board or body.
DIVISION 4
VIOLATIONS
3134. VIOLATIONS
1. Any person who shall violate any of the proYisions of Sections 102, 103, 104
or 105 of the California Fire Code or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement
of specifications or plans submitted and approved under the proYisions of this Code or
Standards adopted, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no
appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or
modified by the City Councilor by a court of competent jurisdiction, with the time fixed
herein, shall severally for each and every such Yiolation, be guilty of a misdemeanor or an
infraction, punishable pursuant to Section 1200 of the Arcadia Municipal Code.
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2. Any person who shall violate any other section of the California Fire Code
shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by fine as listed in California Fire Code Appendix
VI-D-5 as amended by the Arcadia Municipal Code.
3. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the yiolation
or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such
violations or defect in a timely manner as specified by the Chief or his authorized
representative.
4. The application of the above penalties shall not be held to preyent the enforced
removal of prohibited conditions.
DIVISION 5
AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS
3135, AMENDMENT
Section 105.3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
105.3 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT. All applications for a permit required by this code
shall be made to the fire preyention bureau in such form and detail, including plans as it
shall prescribe. State, county, and local government agencies, public school districts and
non-profit organizations shall be exempt from this requirement.
3135.1, ADDITION
Section 902.2.4.3 is added to Article 9 of the said Fire Code to read as follows:
Section 902.2.4.3. NOTICE OF BLOCKING STREETS. Any person who causes any street,
alley, or public thoroughfare to be blocked or made impassable by reason of excayation,
working thereon, or any other reason, shall notify the Fire Department not less than 24
hours prior to the time such street, alley or public thoroughfare is blocked or made impass-
able, and immediately upon removal of such blocking or impediment.
3135,2. AMENDMENT
Section 902.2.2.1. of said California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 902.2.2.1. DIMENSIONS. Fire apparatus access roads shall haye an unobstructed
width of not less than 20 feet (6,096 mm) and an unobstructed yertical clearance of not
less than 13 feet 6 inches (4,115 mm).
1. When hydrants are required, fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed
width of not less than 26 feet (7,925 mm).
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3135.3, ADDITION
Volume 1, Section 1003.2.2, Article 10 of said California Fire Code is amended to
read as follows due to climatic conditions:
1003.2.2 All occupancies except Group R, Division 1 and 3 occupancies, an automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed:
1. In all new buildings regardless of the type of construction or occupancy.
EXCEPTION: Detached Group U occupancies, providing the floor area does not
exceed 1000 square feet and other minor buildings and/or occupancies as approyed by the
fire chief.
2. At the top of the linen chutes and their terminal rooms. Chutes extending
through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such
chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler heads shall be accessible for servicing
3. In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled
4. In protected combustible fiber storage yaults as defined in the fire code.
5. In buildings where security bars, gates, panels, grates or similar devices are
erected, installed, constructed or maintained on any door, window or other opening in
commercial or industrial zones of the city.
6. In all attached Group U-1 occupancies.
3135,4, AMENDMENT
Section 1003.2.3.1 of said California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1003.2.3.1 DRINKING ESABLlSHMENTS. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
in buildings or rooms used by the occupants for the consumption of alcoholic beyerages.
3135.5. AMENDMENT
Section 1003.2.3.3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows due to
climatic conditions:
1003.2.3.3 EXHIBITION AND DISPLAY ROOMS. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in rooms classified as Group A occupancies which can be used for exhibition or
display purposes.
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3135.6. AMENDMENT
Section 1003.2.8 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1003.2.8 GROUP M OCCUPANCIES. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed
in all Group M Occupancies.
3135.7. AMENDMENT
Section 1003.2.9 of said Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 1003.2.9 GROUP R DIVISION I OCCUPANCIES. An automatic fire sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout all new Group R-1 and Group R-3 occupancy
regardless of square footage or type of construction. The fire sprinkler systems shall
comply with the most current published edition of the National Fire Codes, and local
amendments, as determined by the Fire Chief.
1. Attics containing forced air units shall have one or more 212-degree sprinkler
heads adjacent to each unit.
2. Sprinklers may be omitted from crawl spaces, floor/ceiling spaces, and other
concealed spaces that are not capable of being used for living purposes, storage or similar
uses.
3. When fire sprinklers are required by this code in Group U-1 occupancies,
quick response fire sprinkler heads shall be used (residential quick response heads not
permitted). An eight (8) inch lintel/soffitt shall be installed in Group U-1 occupancies with
more than four (4) heads. There shall be no more than four (4) heads in the soffitt area.
3135.8. ADDITION
Section 1003,2.10 is added to Article 10 of the California Fire Code to read
as follows:
1003.2.10 RETROFIT OF FIRE SPRINKLERS. An approyed automatic fire sprinkler
system shall be installed in existing buildings, including any additions thereto, in the
occupancies and buildings as set forth in the section.
1. In all commercial and industrial buildings when enlarged by fifty (50) percent or
more due to an addition, or when an addition, in combination with a remodel affects fifty
(50) percent of the existing structure or as required by the Fire Chief.
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2. In all Group R-1 Occupancies when an addition results in additional guestrooms
or dwelling units.
3. In all Group R-3 Occupancies when enlarged by fifty (50) percent or more due to
an addition, or when an addition, in combination with a remodel affects fifty (50) percent or
more of the existing structure.
4. In all Group R-3 Occupancies when a second story addition comprises fifty (50)
percent or more of the existing roof area as measured from the top plate.
3135.9. ADDITION
Section 1003 - Fire Extinguishing Systems shall include the following:
Section 1003.2.11 Non -Ambulatory Occupancies. Where a sprinkler system is required
for occupancies housing more than six (6) non-ambulatory persons, the water flow alarm
shall be staff alerting on each floor.
EXCEPTION: The required manual or automatic fire alarm system may be used to provide
the staff-alerting notification upon initiation of a water flow alarm.
3135.10. ADDITION
Section 1102.3.1.1 is added to Article 11 of the California Fire Code, to read as
follows:
Section 1102.3.1.1. RESTRICTIONS ON BURNING AND OPEN FIRES; PUBLIC
PROPERTY.
1. It shall be unlawful for any person except an officer or employee of the City within
the scope of his duties, to set fire to, ignite, or burn any combustible material or substance
upon any street, alley, sidewalk, park, parkway or other public property within the City.
EXCEPTION: This proYision shall not prohibit a person from utilizing cooking and
campfire facilities provided in the City parks, if required permits are obtained first.
2. No person shall dispose of any combustible waste material by burning, or kindle
or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire, or authorize any such fire to be kindled or
maintained on any lot or parcel of land within the City without a written permit from the
Chief.
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3135.11. AMENDMENT
Section 1302.2 in the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1302.2 REPORTING EMERGENCIES. Any person, upon discovering or being notified of
an uncontrolled or dangerous gas leak, spill of flammable or combustible liquids, a hazard-
ous or toxic material or any other material or condition that is dangerous to life or property
on the premises which he owns, rents, operates, manages, controls or occupies, shall
immediately notify the Fire Department.
3135,12, ADDITION
Section 1107.3 is added to Article 11 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
1107.3 UNVENTED HEATERS. No person shall sell, or offer for sale, any new or used
unyented heater, which is designed to be used inside any dwelling house or unit, with the
exception of an electric heater, or of decorative gas logs or deyice specifically designed for
use in a vented fireplace.
3135,13, ADDITION
Section 7801.3.1.3 is added to Article 78 of the California Fire Code to read as
follows:
7801.3.1.3 PUBLIC DISPLAY. APPROVAL BY FIRE CHIEF. Supervised public displays of
fireworks or pyrotechnic displays by a jurisdiction, fair association, amusement park, other
organizations, or for the use of fireworks by artisans, in pursuit of their trade, may be per-
mitted subject to the following requirements:
1. The approyal by the Fire Chief of a permit for public display.
2. No permit shall be issued until the Fire Chief receives documentation regarding
the competence of the operator of the fireworks, insurance, location of display, and other
factors pertinent to the proposed display concerning the safety to persons and property
and proposed conditions to the permit required by this Code, the California Fire Code, or
otherwise deemed necessary by the Fire Chief.
3. Permits for public display may be subject to regulations and conditions approved
by the Fire Chief as part of any action on the permit, and the applicant shall be required to
adhere to all such conditions.
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4. The Fire Chief may in the exercise of his discretion deny any application, and
such decision shall be final. Pursuant to the City's concern to protect the health, safety, and
welfare, all permittees shall affirm and agree on their application the decision of the Fire
Chief is final.
3135.14. ADDITION
Sections 7802.3.1 and 7802.3.2 are added to Article 78 of the California Fire Code to
read as follows:
7802.3.1. FIREWORKS. USE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITED. No person shall use,
light, fire, discharge, explode or set off any fireworks, including so-called "Safe and Sane"
fireworks anywhere within the City, except as provided herein.
7802.3.2. FIREWORKS. PROHIBITED. No person shall sell, display for sale, possess,
store, or manufacture any fireworks, including so-called "Safe and Sane" fireworks
anywhere within the City except as provided herein.
3135.15. ADDITION
Item NO.6 is amended to read as follows:
6. A motor yehicle fuel dispensing station shall not be installed or maintained on any
dwelling, property, apartment house, lodging house, or hotel property. No person shall
dispense any flammable liquid or liquefied petroleum gas directly from an underground
storage tank, above ground tank, drum, liquefied petroleum gas, or portable firefighting
source, directly into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle or any container while on any premises
which has a dwelling unit or units, apartment house, lodging house or hotel.
3135.16. AMENDMENT
Item NO.5 of Section 1003.2.2 in the California Fire Code is amended to read as
follows:
5. Throughout all buildings with a floor level with an occupant load of 30 or more that
is located 55 feet (16,764 mm) or more aboye the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access.
EXCEPTION: Airport control towers.
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DIVISION 6
APPEALS AND PERMITS
3136. APPEALS
Whenever the Chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit, the
applicant may appeal from the decision of the Chief to the City of Arcadia Building/Fire
Code Appeals Board within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision being appealed.
3136.1. APPEALS PROCEDURE
The City of Arcadia Building/Fire Code Appeals Board shall not consider any such
appeal unless the matter has come to the attention of the Chief and he has rendered a
decision in writing. Any appeal to the board shall be made by the affected person or his
agent in writing in the form and manner as prescribed by the Chief.
PART 4
FIRE ZONES
3140, CREATION
The City shall be diyided into zones relatiye to exposure to identified fire hazards.
3140.1. ZONES
Said Fire Zones shall comprise two (2) zones designated as Fire Zone NO.1 and Fire
Zone NO.2
3140.2. FIRE ZONE NO.1
Fire Zone No. 1 shall include all real property in the City which has known or
potential exposure to wildland interface. Fire Zone NO.1 shall also constitute properties in
the areas north of Foothill Boulevard and east of Santa Anita Avenue.
3140.3, FIRE ZONE NO.2
Fire Zone NO.2 shall include all real property in the City which has limited or no
exposure the wildland interface.
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PART 5
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1
FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL
3151. STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Storage of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited except as
outlined in Section NO.4 Code Adoption. See Section 7904.2.5.4.2. or Section 7902.2.2.1.
The limits in which storage of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited
are established as the boundaries of the City as the same now exist or as the same may at
any time hereafter exist. Aboveground tanks may be permitted on a case by case basis
with approval of the Chief.
EXCEPTION: WASTE OIL. Waste oil may be stored in approyed containers. Storage not
to exceed five hundred (500) gallons water capacity. Installation to be approved by the Fire
Department.
3151.1. NEW BULK PLANTS PROHIBITED
The limits in which new bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted are
established as the boundaries of the City.
3151.2. SAME
All real property, which has been or may hereafter be classified as, changed to or
place in Zones C-O, C-1, C-2, C-M, CC, CBD or CPD-1 shall be limited to not more than
five hundred (500) gallons water capacity.
3151.3. SAME
All real property which has been or may hereafter be classified as, changed to or
placed in Zones M-1 or M-2 shall be limited to the storage of a maximum of the equivalent
to two thousand (2,000) gallons of water capacity.
3151.4. SAME
All real property which has been or may hereafter be classified as, changed to or
placed in Zones R-M, R-O, R-1, R-2 or R-3 shall be limited to the storage of a maximum of
the equivalent to ten (10) gallons of water capacity outdoors and fiye (5) gallons of water
capacity in either free standing or attached accessory structures.
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3151,5, STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AND AMMUNITION PROHIBITED
Except as provided for in the Fire Code the limits in which the storage of explosives
and ammunition are prohibited are established as the boundaries of the City of Arcadia as
the same now exist or as the same may at any time hereafter exist.
3151,6. SAME. EXCEPTION
The City Council may, upon written application, and after receipt of the report and
recommendation of the Chief, after finding upon the eyidence received that the public
health, safety and welfare will not be jeopardized, alter the limits fixed by any of the
preceding four Sections.
3151,7. SALE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS RESTRICTED
No person shall sell or offer for sale any Class 1 flammable liquid as defined in the
California Fire Code adopted by this Chapter for the express purpose of producing a fire
bomb as defined by Section 653 (1) of the California Penal Code.
DIVISION 2
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT
3152. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT
Clean up or Abatement; liability for cost.
3152.1, SAME
The fire department is authorized to abate or cause to be cleaned up the effects of
any hazardous material deposited upon or into any property or facilities in the City; and any
such person or persons responsible for such property or who intentionally, negligently or
otherwise caused such deposit shall be liable for the payment of all such cost incurred by
the Fire Department as a result of such cleanup or abatement activity. The remedy
proyided by this part shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
3152.2, SAME
For the purposes of this part, "Hazardous Materials" shall be defined as any
substance or materials in a quantity or form which, in the determination of the Fire Chief or
his authorized representative, poses an unreasonable and imminent risk to the life, health
or safety of persons or property or to the ecological balance of the environment, and shall
include, but not be limited to, such substances as explosiyes, radioactive materials,
unstable or toxic materials, petroleum or petroleum products or gases, poisons, etiologic
(biologic) agents, pesticides, flammables and corrosives.
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3152,3, SAME
For purposes of this part, cost incurred by the Fire Department shall include, but shall
not necessarily be limited to the following: actual labor costs of City personnel, including
workers compensation benefits, fringe benefits, administrative overhead, cost of equipment
operations, cost of materials obtained directly by the City and cost of any contract labor,
equipment and materials as necessary to clean up and abate the hazard.
3152.4. SAME
The authority to recover costs under this part shall not include actual fire suppression
services which are normally or usually provided by the Fire Department.
DIVISION 3
REFUSE AND WASTE MATERIALS
3153, STORAGE AREAS [Text Deleted]
3153.1. STORAGE AREAS [Text Deleted]
3153.2. DUMPING ON VACANT LOTS
No person shall deposit any grass, weeds, brush, debris, trash, dirt or other waste
material upon any vacant lot or parcel of ground within the City, except with the written
consent of the owner thereof.
3153.3, VACANT LOTS MAINTAINED
All vacant lots or parcels of ground within the City shall be maintained by the property
owner in accordance with the minimum standards of clearance as contained herein. All
such property not so maintained by the owner as required in these standards shall be
declared a public nuisance and abated by the City in accordance with Title 4 of the Govern-
ment Code, Sections 39560 through 39588.
3153.4. STANDARDS OF CLEARANCE
1. Vacant lots or parcels shall be maintained in a fire-safe condition in
accordance with the fire code.
2. Vacant lots or parcels shall be cleaned to mineral earth or other acceptable
ground cover as determined by the Fire Chief, from the curb line and/or adjacent property
line inward a minimum of fiye (5) feet to proYide a clear buffer and prevent grass, weeds,
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dirt, etc. from growing over the curbs, sidewalks or onto adjacent property. Herbicides may
be used within the five (5) foot area where permitted to maintain the buffer.
3. Vacant lots or parcels shall be disced or cleared to a degree sufficient to
insure that all weeds, grass or other vegetation is turned under or removed thereby
minimizing regrowth.
4. Vacant lots or parcels shall be cleared of all accumulation of debris, such as
trash, garbage, lumber, furniture, trimmings, piles of dirt or any other material that would
inhibit proper discing.
5. Areas of yacant lots or parcels that cannot be disced, such as parkways, or
lots with existing paying may be mowed or hand-cut. Herbicides may be used where
permitted.
6. The standards of clearance as contained in this section may be modified by
the Chief if determined to be impractical due to specific conditions such as physical
barriers, terrain, grade, access, etcetera, proYided that the spirit of the code shall be
complied with, public safety secured and substantial justice done.
7. If after sufficient notice compliance cannot be achieyed, the City will haye the
lot cleaned and a lien will be leyied against the property.
DIVISION 4
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA
3154. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Buildings or structures hereafter erected or constructed in Fire Zone NO.1 shall be
constructed in accordance with the California Building Code as amended by the City of
Arcadia.
3154,1. SPARK ARRESTERS I EQUIPMENT
No person shall use or operate in, upon, or within two hundred (200) feet of any
hazardous fire area, any tractor, construction equipment, engine, machinery, or any steam,
oil or gasoline operated stationary or mobile equipment from which a spark or fire may
originate, unless such equipment is proYided with a qualified deyice or spark arrester
installed in or attached to the exhaust pipe, which will preyent the escape of fire or sparks.
Said qualified device or spark arrester shall meet the United States Forest Service Stan-
dards, current edition, for spark arresters for internal combustion engines. Forthe purpose
of this Section, any registered motor yehicle operated on a road or highway, and which is
equipped with a muffler in good condition as required by the Vehicle Code, shall be
deemed in compliance with this Section.
3154.2. ENFORCEMENT
The Chief and his deputies are authorized to enforce the provisions of this DiYision, in
addition to all portions of Appendix 11-A of the Fire Code regarding clearance of hazardous
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brush. Said deputies shall consist of the following persons:
1. Officers and members of the Fire Department.
2. Officers and members of the Police Department.
3. United States Forest Service Officers.
4. Such other officers or employees of the City as may be recommended by the
Chief and approved by the City Council.
PART 6
MISCELLANEOUS
3160. FIRE DEPARTMENT BADGE
No person shall wear, display or have in his possession any badge or shield of the
same design as adopted as the official badge or shield of the City of Arcadia Fire
Department, unless such person shall be a duly appointed member of said Fire Depart-
ment, and such badge has been issued or authorized in writing by the Chief. The provi-
sions of this Section shall not apply to any member of said Fire Department who has been
honorably retired, and who may have in his possession a facsimile of the official badge or
shield presented to him by the City, provided that the same shall plainly indicate the fact
that such former member is no longer in the active service of the Fire Department.
3160.1. HELIPORTS, HELISTOPS AND HELICOPTER CRANE OPERATIONS
No person shall establish or maintain any heliport or helistop, except as permitted by
the Fire Code as adopted by this Section, nor shall any person or persons make any
landings or takeoffs on an occasional basis nor engage in any helicopter crane operation
without first complying with the provisions of Article 24, California Fire Code, 1997 Edition.
The Chief is empowered to adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations to provide
safety to persons and property during the performance of any operation described in this
Section.
PART 7
ACCESSWAYS AND FIRE LANES
3170. AMENDMENT
Section 902.2.4.1 in the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
902.2.4.1. OBSTRUCTION. The required width of any fire apparatus access road or fire
lane shall not be obstructed in any manner, including parking of vehicles. Minimum re-
quired widths and clearances established under this Section shall be maintained at all
times.
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Parking or the maintenance of any obstruction within any portion of a posted fire
accessway/lane is prohibited. Any vehicle parked within a fire lane or accessway in viola-
tion of this Section shall be subject to an arrest citation and shall be subject to be towed
away and impounded.
The registered owner of any vehicle parked in violation of this Section shall be responsible
for all expenses incurred in connection with the towing and impounding of such vehicle.
3170.1. AMENDMENT
Section 901.4.5 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
901.4.5 MARKING. When required, approved signs or other approved notice shall be
provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads or fire lanes to identify such roads
and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both. A metal sign, 12" in width X 18" in height mini-
mum in size, red letters not less than 1 inch in height on white background, shall be
mounted atop a metal post 72 to 96 inches in height. One sign every one hundred (100)
linear feet on both sides of the accessway, so that no place in the accessway is more than
100' from a legible no parking sign. Mounted at a right angle so that the sign can be read
from both directions if travel is in both directions (print on both sides). If a wall is adjacent to
the accessway the signs may be posted on the wall at a height from 72 to 96 inches
spaced as above.
"FIRE LANE" NO PARKING
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
C.V.C. Sec. 22500.1.
At least one of the curb faces flanking the fire accessway shall be painted red with
the words "FIRE LANE" printed thereon in three-inch, white letters between signs. Where
there is no curbing adjacent to the fire accessway, the accessway surface shall bear the
words "NO PARKING-FIRE LANE" in chrome-yellow paint printed in letters twelve inches
high with a 2" stroke. The above lettering shall be appropriately spaced to cover "No
Parking" areas.
The owner, operator, occupant or other person having charge or control of any
parcel or lot required to provide a fire accessway shall install and maintain all required
signs and markings. The defacement, tampering or removal of any fire accessway signs
and marking is prohibited.
EXCEPTION: Fire .accessway/lane signs and marking may be temporarily removed for
routine maintenance or repair.
Deviations from these posting requirements may be permitted by the Chief only
upon showing that:
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1. Special circumstances make compliance impractical, and
2. An alternative method of posting will provide substantially similar notice to the
public.
3. The posting requirements set forth above shall apply to fire accessways
established prior to the adoption of this section as well as those established subsequent
thereto.
3170.2. MAINTENANCE
The owner, operator, occupant or other person having charge or control of any parcel
or lot required to provide a fire accessway shall make every reasonable effort to maintain
an unobstructed fire accessway/lane.
3170.3. ENFORCEMENT
The Chief and his deputies are authorized to enforce the provisions of this Division.
Said deputies shall consist of the following persons:
1. Officers and members of the Fire Department;
2. Officers and members of the Police Department;
3. Such other officers or employees of the City as may be recommended by the
Chief and approved by the City Council.
PART 8
ENFORCEMENT AND ARREST CITATIONS
3180. ENFORCEMENT
The Chief and his authorized representative shall have the powers of a Police Officer in
performing their duties and shall be authorized to issue arrest citations as may be
necessary for the enforcement of any City or State code applicable to fire and life safety.
3180.1. ARREST CITATIONS
The Fire Chief and those authorized by him, may pursuant to Penal Code Section
853.5 and subject to the provisions hereof, arrest a person without a warrant whenever any
such officer or employee has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested
has committed a misdemeanor in the officer's or employee's presence and to issue a
notice to appear and to release such person on his or her written promise to appear in
court, pursuant to Penal Code Section 853.6. The authority to act as set forth herein shall
apply to those Fire Department members whose primary duty is fire prevention and fire
suppression.
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PART 9
PARAMEDIC MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
3190. PURPOSE
It is the intent of this Section to reduce life loss and disability by implementing a
program which provides funding for paramedic training, equipment repair, replacement and
maintenance, and other additional expenses necessary to maintain and enhance the
current level of service, while continuing to maintain or improve response time standards. A
fee for service and Paramedic Membership Program is recommended to meet these goals
by offering a mechanism for both Arcadia residents and businesses to cap their paramedic
and ambulance transportation costs, while supporting the continued expansion and
improvement of equipment and service the City's paramedic program provides.
3190.1. DEFINITIONS
Unless a different meaning is apparent from the context or is specified elsewhere in
these guidelines, the following definitions shall be used:
(a) "Advanced life support (ALS)" means any ALS medical treatment
performed by paramedics (EMT-P) outside of a hospital.
(b) "Ambulance" means the Arcadia Fire Department Rescue units and/or
designated ambulance companies contracted for service.
(c) "Basic life support (BLS)" means any BLS treatment which is
authorized by the State of California Department of health to be performed by emergency
medical technicians I (EMT-I) and/or paramedics (EMT-P) at the scene of a medical
emergency.
(d) "Paramedic Membership Program" means a voluntary membership
plan where its members shall prepay, at a fixed price, the uninsured portion of emergency
medical and ambulance services provided by the Arcadia Fire Department.
(e) "Member" means residents of Arcadia households, commercial
residents and their employees who have registered with the City and prepaid the voluntary
membership fee.
3190.2. ADMINISTRATION
The Fire Chief or designee shall be responsible for the implementation and
administration of the Paramedic Membership Program. The Fire Chief shall report on a
yearly basis to the City Manager and City Council on the status of the Paramedic
Membership Program. The report shall include a financial statement which sets forth the
Program's financial status.
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3190.3. ELIGIBILITY
The Paramedic Membership Program is open to all residents and commercial
residents (businesses) located in the City of Arcadia. Payment of the voluntary subscription
fee by households shall entitle membership to permanent residents of that household,
related or not. Subscription fees paid by businesses entitle membership to employees only.
Guest and visitor coverage is provided for residential memberships at an additional fee as
set by resolution of the City Council. Guests, customers, patrons, visitors or others using
the facilities of business memberships shall be charged directly for paramedic and
ambulance services.
3190.4. ENROLLMENT
Each resident and commercial resident of the City has the opportunity to enroll in the
Program anytime during the calendar year.
(1) Residents receiving a utility billing from the City will have the option of
automatic enrollment in the Paramedic Membership Program if they signify approval on the
City water billing. Membership may be terminated at any time by notifying the City in
writing.
(2) Households and businesses not receiving an Arcadia utility bill may
enroll by completing and submitting an enrollment form at any time during the year. Each of
these groups will receive enrollment forms via the mail or can obtain one at various City
facilities. Households not receiving a utility bill and businesses have the option of paying
the subscription fee one time annually or bimonthly.
(3) Residents and businesses declining membership are eligible to enroll
in the Program anytime during the calendar year. Coverage under the Paramedic
Membership Program shall not predate the actual enrollment date.
(4) Residents and businesses who leave the City prior to the end of the
subscription year, shall not be eligible for a refund of any portion of the total fee.
(5) Existing members who move within the City limits during the
subscription year, will not be required to pay an additional fee, but must submit a change of
address to the Fire Department to insure coverage.
(6) An owner of an apartment, retirement home, or other multifamily
complex, has the option to pay the subscription fee for the tenants.
3190.5. SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
Subscribers shall receive the following benefits by enrolling In the Paramedic
Membership Program:
(1) Prepayment of the uninsured portion of:
a. BLS paramedic charges;
b. ALS paramedic charges;
c. Emergency ambulance transportation;
d. Additional member benefits may be added at the Fire Chiefs
discretion, subject to City Manager approval.
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The Paramedic Membership Program only applies to emergencies that occur within City
limits. Employees of businesses that are subscribers are covered for emergencies at any
location within the City of Arcadia.
3190.6. AUTHORIZATION OF FEES
Basic and advanced life support paramedic service fees to nonresidents, advanced
life support paramedic service fee to residents, and basic and advanced life support
ambulance transportation fees are authorized and shall be charged in connection with
emergency medical care and ambulance services provided by the Arcadia Fire De-
partment. The amount of such fees shall be set periodically by resolution of the City
Council.
There shall be two categories of fees as follows:
1. The "fee for services" shall be a user fee designed to recover costs
associated with the delivery of emergency medical care and ambulance trans-
portation services. Such fees shall be based on:
(a) Emergencies requiring basic life support services (BLS); and
(b) Emergencies requiring advanced life support services (ALS);
and
(c) Emergencies requlflng ALS and BLS ambulance
transportation.
2. A. The "Paramedic Membership Program" fee is a membership program offered
to Arcadia residents and businesses, protecting permanent household members (related or
not) and employees. Fees paid by businesses entitle membership to employees only.
Unless residential members select to purchase visitor coverage at an additional nominal
fee, guests, customers, patrons, and visitors or others using the facilities of such
households and businesses shall be charged directly for paramedic and ambulance
transportation services.
B. The visitor coverage fee is an optional benefit to provide coverage for visitors
of a member in good standing at an additional nominal fee as set by resolution of the City
Council.
3190.7. THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENT
The City reserves the right to seek from a members' insurer, health maintenance
organization, or health care plan, reimbursement for emergency paramedic and ambulance
transportation services; provided, however, that a member in good standing would not incur
or be held responsible for any fees resulting from the services rendered to the members or
others covered under their subscription.
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3190.8. IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation of user fees for paramedic services and the Paramedic Membership
Program shall be deemed to have begun August 19, 1994. The Fire Chief or designee
shall be deemed to have been authorized to administer the Paramedic Membership Fee
Program beginning thirty (30) days thereafter.
3190.9. EXEMPTION AND REDUCTION OF CHARGES
Determination for an exemption or reduction of fees for services or the voluntary
subscription fee by individuals claiming a hardship shall be based on guidelines
established by resolution of the City Council.
3190.10. DUTY TO RESPOND
Under no circumstances will the delivery of emergency medical service and
ambulance transportation be delayed or refused on the basis of whether the injured party is
a member of the Paramedic Membership Program, or on the basis of perception of or
actual ability to pay. Membership in the program does not create a guarantee or duty to
respond, or create performance requirements that differ or in any way alter the usual and
customary emergency response function and duties of the City.
3190.11. ABUSE OF MEMBERSHIP
Where a member of a person covered under the subscription program persistently
utilizes, or attempts to utilize, the Paramedic Membership Program in an inappropriate
manner, as deemed by the Fire Chief, the City retains the right to refund to the member the
equivalent of a one (1) year membership fee, or the paid portion of a one (1) year
membership fee, and to declare the members' membership in the program canceled. In
cases of a dispute, the Fire Chiefs judgment would be binding on all parties to such a
dispute.
3190.12. PROGRAM TERMINATION
The Paramedic Membership Program may be terminated at any time by the City
Council. If the Council chooses to terminate the program prior to the end of any annual
term of membership, the City may, at its option, refund the subscription fees back to the
Paramedic Membership Program members on a prorated basis. The City shall provide
thirty (30) days written notice to all members prior to program termination.
SECTION 3. Chapter 1 of Article VIII of the Building Code of the Arcadia
Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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SECTION 4. Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended by
adding thereto, a new Chapter 1, to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1
BUILDING CODE
PART 1
ADOPTION
8110. ADOPTION
Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this part, the
City Council hereby adopts as the building regulations for the City the 1998 edition of the
California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, and the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building
Code, Volume 3, including State of California Amendments applicable to local jurisdictions
and all appendices except Appendix Chapter 4, Division 1 (Barriers For Swimming Pools,
Spas and Hot Tubs) and Appendix Chapter 29 (Minimum Plumbing Fixtures), published
and adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials. The code shall govern,
regulate and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of
this chapter as though set forth in this chapter in full.
One (1) copy of said code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
PART 2
PURPOSE
8120. PURPOSE
The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb,
health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction,
quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and
structures within the City of Arcadia and certain equipment specifically regulated herein.
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PART 3
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
8130. AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
The California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
8130.1 ADDITION
Section 102.3 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 1 of said California Building Code
read as follows:
102.3 Attractive Nuisance. Attractive nuisances (those objects which, by their
nature, may attract children or other curious individuals) including, but not limited
to, unprotected and hazardous ponds, pools, or excavations and buildings or
structures undergoing demolition, repair, rehabilitation, or construction shall be
fenced or otherwise secured when required by the Building Official.
8130.2 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 105.1 in Chapter 1 of said California Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
105 Board of Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made
by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code
shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8040.
8130.3 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 106.1 in Chapter 1 of said California Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106.2, no building or
structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered
repaired, moved, improved, removed, installed, converted or demolished and
security bars, gates, panels, grates or similar devices shall not be erected,
installed, constructed or maintained on any window, door or other opening on
any building or structure unless a separate permit for each building or structure
has first been obtained from the Building Official.
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8130.4 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 106.2 , item number 1 in Chapter 1 of said California Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed
120 square feet and the highest point of the roof does not exceed 8 feet, 6
inches above adjacent grade. The accessory building shall comply with the
City's zoning code regardless of whether a permit for said structure is
required.
8130.5 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 106.2, item number 2 in Chapter 1 of said California Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
2. Wood, chain link, wrought iron, and similar fences not over six (6) feet in
height and masonry garden or pilaster walls under two (2) feet in height.
Fences shall comply with the City's zoning code regardless of whether a
permit is required.
8130.6 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 106.2, item number 5 in Chapter 1 of said California Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
5. Retaining walls under two (2) feet in height measured from the top of
the footing to the top of the wall unless supporting a surcharge or
impounding Class I, II, or III-A liquids. Retaining walls shall comply
with the City's zoning code regardless of whether a permit is
required.
8130.7 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 106.3.2 in Chapter 1 of said California Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
106.3.2 Submittal Documents. Architectural, structural, grading, drainage,
and erosion control plans, specifications, engineering calculations, diagrams,
soil investigation reports, special inspection and structural observation programs
and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted
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in two or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not
prepared by an architect or engineer, the Building Official may require the
applicant submitting such plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does
not require that the plans be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. The
Building Official may require plans, computations and specifications to be
prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to
practice as such even if not required by state law.
EXCEPTION: The Building Official may waive the submission of plans,
calculations, construction inspection requirements, and other data if it is
found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing plans is
not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
8130.8 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 106.4.4 in Chapter 1 of said California Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
106.4.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the
provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the
building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days
from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit
is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced or no
progressive work has been verified by a City building inspection for a period of
180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first
obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required
for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be
made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further
that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to
renew an expired permit after one (1) year, the permittee shall pay a new permit
fee.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time
within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is
unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and
satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the
permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the
permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have
prevented action from being taken. The Building Official may deny or
conditionally approve the extension of an unexpired permit if property
maintenance or other municipal code violations exist at the site. No permit shall
be extended more than once.
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8130.9 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 107.1 in Chapter 1 of said California Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
107.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule
set forth in the resolution adopted by the City Council.
8130.10 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 107.2 in Chapter 1 of said California Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
107.2 Permit Fees. A fee for each permit shall be paid to the City in an amount
established by City Council Resolution.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Code
shall be based on the Building Valuation Data table, latest edition, published by
the International Conference of Building Officials, or shall be determined by the
Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and
building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for
which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical,
plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any
other permanent equipment.
8130.11 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 107.3 in Chapter 1 of said California Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
107.3 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section
106.3.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting documents for
plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee.
When submittal documents are required to be reviewed for compliance with the
State's Energy Conservation Regulations, an energy plan review shall be paid at
the time of submitting documents for review. Said energy plan review fee shall
be 20 percent of the building permit fee.
When submittal documents are required to be reviewed for compliance with the
City's Fire Code by the Fire Department, a plan review fee shall be paid at the
time of submitting documents for review. Said Fire Department plan review fee
shall be 9.75 percent of the building permit fee.
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When approved plans are revised, a supplemental plan review fee shall be paid
to the City either in an amount set by City Council Resolution or the actual cost
to review the plans.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit
fees specified in Section 107.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.
When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require
additional plan review, or when the project involves deferred submittal items as
defined in Section 106.3.4.2, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at
the rate determined by the fee schedule adopted by the City Council.
8130.12 ADDITION
Volume 1, Section 219 in Chapter 2 of said California Building Code is amended by
adding the following definitions:
REBUILD, as applied to an existing building, is where more than fifty percent
(50%) of the exterior walls of a building are removed, repaired or altered,
excluding the interior wall coverings. Existing buildings that are classified as a
rebuild shall comply with all current City zoning, building and fire regulations and
pay building permit fees for a new structure.
REMODEL, as applied to an existing building, is where at least fifty percent
(50%) of the exterior walls of a building are not altered, excluding the interior
finish wall coverings.
8130.13 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 403 in Chapter 4 of said California Building Code is amended to
read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
SECTION 403-SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GROUP B OFFICE BUILDING
OCCUPANCIES, GROUP H, DIVISION 8 OCCUPANCIES, GROUP B
LABORATORY, TESTING, AND RESEARCH OCCUPANCIES, AND GROUP
R, DIVISION 1 OCCUPANCIES
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8130.14 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 403.1 in Chapter 4 of said California Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
403.1 Scope. This section applies to all Group B office building occupancies,
Group H, Division 8 Occupancies, Group B laboratory, testing and research
Occupancies, and Group R Division 1 Occupancies, each having floors used for
human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access. Such buildings shall be of Type I or II-F.R.
construction and shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system
in accordance with section 403.2.
8130.15 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904.2.2 in Chapter 9 of said California Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
904.2.2 All occupancies except Group R, Division 1 and 3 Occupancies.
Except for Group R, Division 1 and 3 Occupancies, an automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed:
1. In all new buildings regardless of the type of construction or occupancy.
EXCEPTION: Detached Group U-1 Occupancies with a floor area less than
1000 square feet and other minor buildings and occupancies as approved by
the Fire Chief.
2. At the top of the rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms.
Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional
sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler
heads shall be accessible for servicing.
3. In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled.
4. In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in the Fire Code.
5. In buildings where security bars, gates, panels, grates or similar devices
are erected, installed, constructed, or maintained on any door, window or
other opening in commercial or industrial zones of the City.
6. In all attached Group U-1 Occupancies.
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8130.16 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904.2.3.1 in Chapter 1 of said California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
904.2.3.1 Drinking establishments. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in buildings or rooms used by the occupants for the consumption of
alcoholic beverages.
8130.17 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904.2.3.3 in Chapter 9 of said California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to climatic conditions:
904.2.3.3 Exhibition and display rooms. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed in buildings or rooms classified as Group A Occupancies that can be
used for exhibition or display purposes.
8130.18 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Sections 904.2.8 in Chapter 9 of said California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
904.2.8 Group M Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in all new Group M Occupancies.
8130.19 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904.2.9 in Chapter 9 of said California Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
904.2.9 Group R, Division 1 and Division 3 Occupancies. An automatic fire
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new Group R-1 and Group R-3
Occupancies regardless of the type of construction or square footage. The fire
sprinkler system shall comply with the California Fire Code, as adopted by the
City of Arcadia, recognized installation standards, Fire Department policies and
the following:
1. Attics containing forced air heating units shall have one or more 212-degree
fire sprinkler heads adjacent to each unit.
2. Fire sprinkler heads may be omitted from crawl spaces, floor! ceiling spaces,
and other concealed spaces that are not capable of being used for living
purposes, storage or similar uses.
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3. When fire sprinklers are required by this code in Group U-1 occupancies,
quick response fire sprinkler heads shall be used (residential quick response
heads are not permitted). An eight (8) inch lintel/soffitt shall be installed in
Group U-1 occupancies with more than four (4) fire sprinklers heads. There
shall be no more than four (4) fire sprinkler heads in the Iintel/soffitt area.
8130.20 ADDITION
Section 904.2.12 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 9 of said California Building Code
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions.
904.2.13 Retrofit of Fire Sprinklers. An approved automatic fire sprinkler
system shall be installed in existing buildings, including any additions thereto,
in the occupancies and buildings as set forth in this section:
1. In all commercial and industrial buildings when enlarged by fifty (50) percent
or more due to an addition, or when an addition, in combination with a
remodel, affects fifty (50) percent or more of an existing building or structure,
or as required by the Fire Chief.
2. In all Group R-1 Occupancies when an addition results in additional guest
rooms or dwelling units.
3. In all Group R-3 Occupancies when enlarged by fifty (50) percent or more
due to an addition or when an addition, in combination with a remodel,
affects fifty (50) percent or more of an existing building or structure.
4. In all Group R-3 Occupancies when a second story addition comprises fifty
(50) percent or more of the existing roof area as measured from the top
plate.
8130.21 ADDITION
Section 904.3.1.1 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 9 of said California Building Code
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
904.3.1.1 Non-Ambulatory Occupancies. Where a sprinkler system is
required for occupancies housing more than six (6) non-ambulatory persons, the
water-flow alarm shall be staff alerting on each floor.
EXCEPTION: The required manual or automatic fire alarm system may
be used to provide the staff-alerting notification upon initiation of a water-
flow alarm.
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8130.22 ADDITION
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA, Section 1208A.1.1.2 IS
added to the California Amendments to the California Building Code to
read as follows:
1208A.1.1.2
inspected by
exposed for
Official.
Inspection. All required sound assemblies shall be
he Building Official and shall remain accessible and
inspection purposes until approved by the Building
8130.23 ADDITION
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA, Section 1208A.1.1.3 is added to the
California Amendments to the California Building Code to read as follows:
1208A.1.1.3 Plans. All required sound assemblies, including location and
extent, shall be shown on the building plans.
8130.24 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA, Section 1208A.2 of the California
Amendments to the California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to
local topographical conditions:
1208A.2 Airborne Sound Insulation. All such acoustically rated separating
wall and floor-ceiling assemblies shall provide airborne sound insulation equal to
that required to meet a sound transmission class (STC) rating of 58 based on
laboratory tests as defined in ASTM E 90 and E 413. Field-tested assemblies
shall meet a noise isolation class (NIC) rating of 53 for occupied units and a
normalized noise isolation class (NNIC) rating of 53 for unoccupied units as
defined in ASTM Standards E 336 and E 413.
EXCEPTION: Group R-1 hotel and motel occupancies shall be permitted to
a meet a minimum sound transmission class (STC) of 52, a noise isolation
class (NIC) of 47, or a normalized noise isolation class (NNIC) of 47, as
applicable.
ASTM E 597 may be used as a simplified procedure for field tests of the
airborne sound isolation between rooms in unoccupied buildings. In such tests,
the minimum value of Dn is 53 db for multiple family dwelling units and 47db for
hotel and motel occupancies for compliance.
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Entrance doors from interior corridors together with their perimeter seals shall
have STC ratings not less than 30.
Field test of corridor walls should not include segments with doors. If such test is
impractical, however, the NIC or NNIC rating for composite wall-door assembly
shall not be less than 30.
Penetrations or openings for construction assemblies for piping, electrical
devices, recessed cabinets, bathtubs, soffits or heating, ventilating or exhaust
ducts shall be sealed, lined, insulated or otherwise treated to maintain the
required ratings.
8130.25 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA, Section 1208A.3 of the California
Amendments to the California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to
local topographical conditions:
1208A.3 Impact Sound Insulation. All acoustically rated separating floor-
ceiling assemblies shall provide impact sound insulation equal to that required to
meet an impact insulation class (IIC) rating of 58 based on laboratory tests as
defined in ASTM E 492 and E 989. Field-tested assemblies shall meet a field
impact insulation class (FIIC) rating of 53 for both occupied and unoccupied
units as defined in ASTM E 1007 and E 989, with the exception that the
measured impact sound pressure levels shall not be normalized to a standard
amount of absorption in the receiving room.
EXCEPTION: Group R-1 hotel and motel occupancies shall be permitted to
meet a minimum impact insulation class (IIC) rating of 52 or a field impact
insulation class (FIIC) rating of 47, as applicable.
Floor coverings may be included in the assembly to obtain the required ratings.
These coverings must be retained as a permanent part of the assembly and may
only be replaced by other floor coverings that provide the required impact sound
insulation.
8130.26 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 1503 in Chapter 15 of said California Building Code is amended
to read as follows due local climatic conditions:
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SECTION 1503 - ROOF COVERING REQUIREMENTS
1503 General. The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall
have a minimum class A rating in Fire Zone Number 1 and a class A or B rating
in Fire Zone Number 2 of the City. Pressure treated or untreated wood shakes
and wood shingles shall not be installed on any building or structure located in
Fire Zone Number 1. Noncombustible roof covering as defined in Section
1504.2 may be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements in
lieu of a fire retardant roofing covering.
Roofing shall be secured or fastened to the supporting roof construction and
shall provide weather protection for the building at the roof.
8130.27 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1503.1 of the California Amendments to the
California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic
conditions:
1503.1. Roof Coverings for Additions within Fire Zone Number 1. The roof
covering on any addition made to an existing building or structure located in Fire
Zone Number 1 shall comply with Section 1503. The roof covering of an existing
building or structure located in said zone shall be made to comply with Section
1503 when the cumulative roof area of the addition along with any alteration,
replacement, repair or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing
roof is 25 percent or more of the original roof area.
1503.1.1 Roof Coverings for Additions within Fire Zone Number 2. The roof
covering requirements for additions made to existing buildings or structures
located in Fire Zone Number 2 of the City shall comply with the following, as
applicable:
1. 25% or Less. The roof covering of an addition made to an existing
structure or building may match the existing roof covering on the structure
or building being added to providing the cumulative roof area of the
addition along with any alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made
during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is 25 percent or less of
the original roof area.
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2. Over 25% But Less than 50%. The roof covering of an addition made to
an existing structure or building shall comply with Section 1503. The roof
covering of the existing structure or building being added to may be left in
place providing the cumulative roof area of the addition along with any
alteration, replacement, repair or reroof made during the previous 12
months to the existing roof is over 25 percent but less than 50 percent of
the original roof area.
3. 50% or More. The roof covering of an addition made to an existing
structure or building shall comply with Section 1503. The roof covering of
the existing structure or building being added to shall be made to comply
with Section 1503 when the cumulative roof area of the addition along
with any alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made during the
previous 12 months to the existing roof is 50 percent or more of the
original roof area.
8130.28 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1503.3 of the California Amendments to the
California Building Code is deleted due to local climatic conditions.
8130.29 AMENDMENT
The roof classes specified in Table 15-A in Chapter 15 of Volume 1 of said
California Building Code shall be a minimum class A roof covering in
Fire Zone Number 1 and a class B roof covering in Fire Zone Number 2 due to local
climate conditions.
8130.30 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 15, Section 1514 in the California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
SECTION 1514 - REROOFING REQUIREMENTS
1514.1 General. All reroofing shall conform to the applicable provisions of
Chapter 15 of this Code and as otherwise required in this Chapter.
Roofing materials and methods of application shall comply with the Building
Code standards or shall follow manufacturer's installation requirements when
approved by the Building Official.
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Roof coverings installed on existing buildings or structures shall require the
submission of design calculations and plans prepared by an engineer or
architect licensed by the State of California when the total installed weight of the
finish roof covering material above the wood structural panels and underlayment
is equal to or exceeds 6 pound per square foot. The design calculations shall
demonstrate that the entire building or structure is adequate to support the
vertical forces imposed by the new roofing.
1514.2 Reroofs in Fire Zone Number 1. All reroofing in Fire Zone Number 1
of the City shall comply with Section 1503. The entire roof covering of an
existing building or structure located in said zone shall be made to comply with
Section 1503 when the cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration,
replacement, repair, or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the
existing roof is 25 percent or more of the original roof area.
1514.3 Reroofs in Fire Zone Number 2. All reroofing in Fire Zone Number 2
of the City shall comply with the following, as applicable:
1. 25% Or Less. Up to 25 percent of an existing structure or building may
be reroofed with a roof covering that matches the existing, providing the
cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration, replacement, repair, or
reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof does not
exceed 25% of the original roof area.
2. Over 25% But Less Than 50%. The roof covering of the area being
reroofed shall comply with Section 1503. The roof covering of the existing
structure or building being reroofed may be left in place providing the
cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration, replacement, repair or
reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is over 25
percent but less than 50 percent of the original roof area.
3. 50% Or More. An existing building or structure shall be completely
reroofed with a roof covering complying with Section 1503 when the
cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration, replacement, repair, or
reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is 50
percent or more of the original roof area.
8130.31 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 1806.3, exception number 1 in Chapter 18 of said California
Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local geological conditions:
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. A one story wood or metal-frame building not used for
human occupancy and not over 120 square feet in floor area and 8 feet, 6
inches above adjacent grade may be constructed with walls supported on a
wood foundation plate or concrete slab when approved by the Building
Official.
8130.32 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 3102.3.8 in Chapter 31 of said California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
3102.3.8 Spark Arrester. Every chimney attached to any appliance or fireplace
that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester. The net
free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times the net free area
of the outlet of the chimney. The spark arrester screen shall have heat and
corrosion resistance equivalent to 0.1 09-inch (No. 12 B.W. gage) wire, 0.042-
inch (No. 19 B.W. gage) galvanized wire or 0.022-inch (No. 24 B.W. gage)
stainless steel. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a
diameter larger than Y, inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having a
diameter of less than 3/8 inch.
Chimneys used with fireplace or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is
used shall be provided with a spark arrester as required in the Fire Code.
8130.33 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3304 of said California Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
SECTION 3304 - PURPOSE
The purpose of this appendix is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life
or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the
design, construction, quality of materials, use, location and maintenance of
excavation, grading, and earthwork within the City.
8130.34 ADDITION
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3306.2 of said California Building Code is
amended by adding Sections 10 and 11 to read as follows:
10. An excavation or a fill of any material by the City of Arcadia.
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11. An excavation or a fill in connection with the construction of an earthfill
dam regulated by the Division of Water Resources of the State
Department of Public Works.
8130.35 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3309.2 in the California Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
3309.2 Application. The provisions of Section 106.31 are applicable to
grading. Additionally, the application shall state the estimated quantities of work
involved and the estimated starting and completion dates of the proposed
grading work.
8130.36 ADDITION
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3309 of said California Building Code is
amended by adding Section 3309.10 to read as follows:
3309.10 Expiration of Permit. Every grading permit issued by the Building
Official shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized
by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit
or if the work authorized by such permit is not completed within one (1) year
from date of permit issuance. Before such permit can be recommenced, a new
permit shall first be obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be equal to the
amount required for a new permit for such work.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time
within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is
unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and
satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the
permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the
permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have
prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once.
8130.37 DELETION
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, TABLE A-33-A - GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES
and TABLE A-33-B - GRADING PERMIT FEES, of said California Building Code
are deleted.
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8130.38 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3310 of said California Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
3310.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule
set forth in the resolution adopted by the City Council.
3310.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be
submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in the fee
resolution of the City Council. Separate plan review fees shall apply to retaining
walls or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in this code. For
excavation and fill on the same site, the fee shall be based on the total volume
of both excavation and fill.
3310.3 Grading Permit Fees. A fee for each grading permit shall be paid to
the City as set forth in the fee resolution of the City Council. Separate permits
and fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required
elsewhere in this Code. There shall be a separate charge for standard terrace
drains and similar facilities. For excavation and fill on the same site, the fee shall
be based on the total volume of both excavation and fill.
8130.39 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3316 of said California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local geological conditions:
SECTION 3316 - EROSION CONTROL
3316.1 Slopes. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and
maintained to control against erosion. This control shall consist of effective
planting and include an approved automatic irrigation system. All grading plans
submitted to the City shall show compliance with this section.
3316.1.1 Planting Schedule. The City Engineer shall maintain an approved
planting schedule containing ground cover and plants acceptable for controlling
against erosion on slopes. The face of every cut and fill slope shall be planted
as provided for in said schedule.
3316.1.2 Sprinkler System. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be provided
with an approved automatic irrigation system. The irrigation system shall be
installed as soon as practicable and prior to final inspection.
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The irrigation system shall be designed to provide uniform water coverage at a
rate of precipitation of not less than 1/4 inch per hour on the planted slope. If
required by the City Engineer, a check valve and balance cock shall be installed
on each irrigation system where drainage from sprinkler heads will create undo
erosion. Each irrigation system shall be equipped with a listed backflow
prevention device and shall be performance tested.
EXCEPTION: If approved by the City Engineer, an adequate system of
hose bibs may be installed in lieu of the irrigation system. Hose bibs shall
be installed and located so as to allow a 50' garden hose to provide water to
all portions of the slope.
3316.1.3 Slope Maintenance. All required slope plantings shall be maintained
and properly watered. All deteriorated, damaged, or missing planting shall be
replaced with a planting material conforming to the requirements specified in
Section 3316.1.1
No person shall allow any irrigation system or other watering device to cause
soil erosion or saturate the soil so as to cause slope failure.
3316.2 Other Devices. Where necessary, check dams, cribbing, rip rap or
other devices or methods shall be employed to control erosion and provide
safety.
8130.40 ADDITION
[ADMIN ISTRA TIVE]
Chapter 36 is added to Volume 1 of said California Building Code to read as
follows:
CHAPTER 36
MULTIPLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SECTION 3601 - MULTIPLE FAMILY DEFINED
The multiple family construction standards shall apply to two (2) or more dwelling
units located on any property within the City except the single family zoned
areas.
3601.1 Application. Except where a more restrictive requirement in the
California Building Code, State Law, or City Ordinance is applicable, each
provision of this Chapter shall apply to each multiple family building as defined
herein.
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SECTION 3602 - BATHROOM STANDARDS
3602.1 Floor Covering. Floor coverings may be of any approved material.
Sheet vinyl shall be used as an underlayment for carpeting and other absorbent
materials.
3602.2 Heaters. Wall heaters shall not be installed in any bathroom.
SECTION 3603 . KITCHEN STANDARDS
3603.1 Exhaust Fans. Every kitchen shall be equipped with a power exhaust
fan located over the range area. The exhaust fan shall be vented to the exterior
of the building using an approved duct material.
3603.2 Sink and Range Lights. A switched light fixture shall be installed
above every sink and range or cooking area.
3603.3 Garbage Disposal. Every kitchen shall be equipped with an electrical-
mechanical garbage disposal device.
3603.4 Storage. Every kitchen shall contain not less than the following
amounts of storage:
1. 24 square feet of shelving space located above the kitchen counters with
not less than 20 cubic feet of storage space.
2. 20 square feet of counter top space, exclusive of sinks and ranges.
3. 40 cubic feet of storage space located below the top of the kitchen
counters with not less than 30 square feet of shelving and not less
than 15 square feet of drawer space.
SECTION 3604 - STORAGE STANDARDS
3604.1 Wardrobes. Every bedroom of each dwelling unit shall contain at least
one (1) clothes wardrobe with a minimum interior dimensions of 4 feet in length,
25 inches in depth and 7 feet in height. At least one (1) such wardrobe in each
dwelling unit shall be at least 6 feet in length.
3604.2 General Storage. Each dwelling unit shall contain not less than 48
cubic feet of general storage space.
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SECTION 3605 - NOISE REDUCTION STANDARDS
3605.1 General. Attached multiple family dwelling units shall meet the sound
transmission control standards specified in Appendix Chapter 12 of the Building
Code and this Section.
3605.2 Packing of Voids. All voids surrounding water, drainage, and vent
piping shall be packed with rock wool or equivalent approved sound deadening
material, and all water, drainage, and vent piping shall be wrapped with an
approved material at all points of contact with wood or steel framing members
and strap hangers. Plumbing walls shall be a minimum of 2 inch by 6-inch
construction.
3605.3 Plans. All required 2 inch by 6-inch plumbing walls shall be clearly
identified on the building plans.
3605.4 Mechanical Equipment. All mechanical equipment shall be installed so
as to reduce sound transmission to a minimum.
3605.5 Separation of Facilities. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical
equipment or systems serving one dwelling unit shall not serve other dwellings
units, nor shall such equipment or systems be located within another dwelling
unit. Recessed wall fixtures, such as medicine cabinets or electrical, telephone,
television and intercom outlets, shall not be located back-to-back or in the same
wall cavity.
3605.6 Location of Plumbing and Ducts. Water, drainage, and vent piping
and heating and air conditioning ductwork shall not be located within any wall or
floor-ceiling sound assembly.
SECTION 3606 - COMFORT COOLING SYSTEMS
A comfort cooling system shall be provided for each multiple family dwelling unit.
The comfort cooling system shall be capable of maintaining a temperature of 78
degrees Fahrenheit three feet above the floor throughout the conditioned space
of the building during the summer months of the year. Water evaporative
cooling systems or individual window or wall-mounted units shall not be used to
meet the requirements of this Section. The location of the comfort cooling
system shall be shown on the building plans.
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SECTION 3607 - EXTERIOR REQUIREMENTS
3607.1 Mailboxes. Each multiple family dwelling unit shall be provided with an
approved mailbox which complies with current United States Postal regulations:
The location of the mailbox shall be shown on the building plans.
3607.2 Conductors, Conduit and Piping. All conductors, cables, wires,
conduit, and piping located outside of a building or structure and within the
exterior property lines shall be installed underground except risers which are
adjacent to and attached to a building or structure.
SECTION 3608 - PARKING AND ACCESS AREAS
3608.1 Paving. All parking, walkway, and driveway areas shall be paved with a
material approved by the Planning Division, such as concrete, asphalt, brick, or
pavers.
Paving materials and methods of installation shall be shown on the building
plans.
3608.2 Driveway Ramps
3608.2.1 Grade. Driveway ramps shall not exceed a maximum grade of twenty
percent (20%). A 20 feet transition area shall be provided at the top of such
ramp, as follows: the upper 10 feet of the transition area shall have a maximum
grade of four percent (4%) and the lower 10 foot portion of the transition area
shall have a maximum grade of ten percent (10%). A 15 feet transition area with
a maximum grade of ten percent (10%) shall also be provided at the bottom of
such ramp.
3608.2.2 Pedestrian exiting. Ramps exceeding a grade of eight and one-third
percent (8-1/3%) shall not be used as a legal pedestrian exit.
3608.2.3 Fencing. Fencing, railing or other protective structures shall be
installed adjacent to all ramps and below grade areas in a manner approved by
the building official.
3608.2.4 Illumination. Ramps shall be illuminated with automatic lighting
capable of providing an intensity of 1 foot-candle at floor or ground level.
SECTION 3609 - OPEN PARKING REQUIREMENTS
3609.1 Marking. Open parking spaces, driving aisles, one-way traffic lanes, and
turning area shall be identified by approved painted striping.
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3609.2 Barriers. Bump rails, curbs or other approved protective barriers shall
be installed where necessary to protect buildings, walls, or fences from damage
by automobiles.
3609.3 Illumination. Open parking areas shall be illuminated with automatic
lighting capable of providing an intensity of 1 foot-candle at floor or ground level.
Lighting shall be shielded or directed away from adjoining properties.
SECTION 3610 - GARAGE AND CARPORT REQUIREMENTS
3610.1 Walls. Where concrete masonry units are used to construct Group U-1
or S-3 Occupancies, the cells shall be grouted solid to height of four (4) feet
above the floor level.
3610.2 Frame. Group U-1 or S-3 Occupancies of wood frame construction
shall have approved protective barriers located so as to protect the finished wall
coverings from damage by automobiles.
3610.3 Concrete Floors. The floor of every covered parking space shall be
paved with cement concrete.
3610.4 Illumination. Public space of Group U-1 or S-3 Occupancies and all
stairs, ramps, driveways, and corridors leading to Group U-1 or S-3 Occupancies
shall be illuminated with automatic lighting capable of providing an intensity of 1
foot-candle at ground level.
SECTION 3611 - ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS
Buildings containing more than two (2) levels of individual dwelling units shall be
equipped with either an elevator or an escalator.
8130.41 ADDITION
Chapter 37 is added to Volume 1 of said California Building Code to read as follows
due to local climatic conditions:
CHAPTER 37
RESTRICTIONS IN FIRE
ZONE NUMBER 1
SECTION 3701 - ADOPTION
Buildings or structures hereafter erected, constructed, remodeled, repaired,
altered, or added to in Fire Zone Number 1 shall be constructed in accordance
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with the 2000 edition of the Urban-Wildland Interface Code, as published by the
International Fire Code Institute. Said buildings and structures shall comply with
the Class 1 ignition resistant construction requirements specified in the code
and the fire hazard severity of all properties within Fire Zone Number 1 shall be
considered extreme.
One (1) copy of said code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
SECTION 101.5 AMENDMENT
Section 101.5 of said Urban-Wildland Interface Code is amended to read as
follows:
SECTION 101.5 Additions, Remodels, Repairs or Alterations. Additions,
remodels, repairs or alterations may be made to any building or structure without
requiring the existing building or structure to comply with all the requirements of
this code, provided the addition, remodel, repair or alteration conforms to that
required for a new building or structure.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.1 Provisions of this code that specifically apply to existing conditions are
retroactive.
1.2 The Urban-Wildland Interface Code shall not apply to a remodel,
alteration, addition or repair made to an existing building or structure,
providing the cumulative area of the new work and any work completed
during the most recent 12 month period does not exceed 25 percent of
the area of the original building or structure.
1.3 The Urban-Wildland Interface Code shall not apply to open trellis patios,
providing that the vertical supports are a minimum or three and one half
(3 Y:,") inches by three and one half (3 %") inches, the horizontal
supporting members are a minimum of three and one half (3 %") inches
by five and one half (5 %") inches and the trellis coverings are three and
one-half inches (3 %") minimum depth by one and one-half (1 %") inches
minimum width with a minimum of six (6") inches clear open space
between members.
1.4 Roof coverings shall comply with Chapter 15 of the Building Code, as
amended by the City of Arcadia.
Additions, repairs, remodels or alteration shall not be made to an existing
building or structure that will cause the existing building or structure to be in
violation of any of the provisions of this code nor shall such additions or
alterations cause the existing building or structure to become unsafe. An unsafe
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condition shall be deemed to have been created if an addition or alteration will
cause the existing building or structure to become structurally unsafe or
overloaded; will not provide adequate access in compliance with the provisions
of this code or will obstruct existing exits or access; will create a fire hazard; will
reduce required fire resistance or will otherwise create conditions dangerous to
human life.
SECTION 104.1 AMENDMENT
Section 104.1 of said Urban-Wildland Interface Code is amended to read as
follows:
SECTION 104.1 Board of Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions, or
determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code
Section 8040.
SECTION 507 DELETION
Section 507 of said Urban-Wildland Interface Code is deleted.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and
shall cause a copy or summary of the same to be published in the official newspaper of
said City within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of December
,2001.
ATTEST:
::t-~A o;t~
. Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
,
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City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) 5S:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certitles that the
foregoing Ordinance NO.2] 54 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting
of said Council held on the 18th day of December, 200 I and that said Ordinance was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
A YES: Councilmember Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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