Poway City Council
January 17, 2023

DATE:

TO:

FROM:

CONTACT:

SUBJECT:

Summary:

AGENDA REPORT CityofPoway
January 17, 2023
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk t_/~
(858) 668-4435 or [email protected]

CITY COUNCIL
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 859 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Poway, California, Amending Poway Municipal Code (PMC) Title 15, Adopting by Reference the 2022 California Building Standards Codes, with Local Amendments"
The introduction and first reading of the above-entitled Ordinance was approved at a Regular City Council Meeting on December 6, 2022. There were no speakers. Due to the fact Ordinance 859 adopts secondary codes into the Poway Municipal Code by reference, unlike most second readings of ordinances, the second reading must occur at a public hearing pursuant to Government Code section 50022.3.

The Ordinance is now presented at a public hearing, properly noticed pursuant to Government Code section 6066, for second reading and adoption by title only.

Vote at first reading:

Recommended Action:

AYES:

NOES:

LEONARD, FRANK, GROSCH, MULLIN, VAUS
NONE
ABSTAINED: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISQUALIFIED: NONE
It is recommended the City Council take public input, close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 859.

Environmental Review:

None.

Fiscal Impact:

None with the adoption of the code amendments.
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January 17, 2023, Item #7
Public
Notification:

An
ordinance
summary
notice
was
published
in
the
Poway
News
Chieftain
on
Thursday,
December
15,
2022.

A
certified
copy
of
this
Ordinance
will
also
be
posted
in
the
Office
of
the
City
Clerk
in
accordance
with
Government
Code
section
36933.

Attachments: A.

Ordinance
No.
859
Reviewed/Approved
By:

Assistant
City
Manager
2 of35
Reviewed
By:

Alan
Fenstermacher
City
Attorney
Approved
By:

Chrflllv
City
Manager
January 17, 2023, Item #7

ORDINANCE
NO.
859
AN

ORDINANCE
OF
THE
CITY

COUNCIL
OF
THE
CITY
OF
POWAY,

CALIFORNIA,

AMENDING
POWAY

MUNICIPAL
CODE
(PMC)
TITLE
15,

ADOPTING
BY

REFERENCE
THE
2022

CALIFORNIA

BUILDING

STANDARDS
CODES,
WITH
LOCAL

AMENDMENTS

WHEREAS,
On
December
3,
2019,
the
City
Council
adopted
the
2019
Edition
of
the
California
Building
Standards
Codes,
including
the
introduction
of
a
centralized
California
Fire
Code.

These
codes,
which
are
adopted
by
reference,
have
recently
been
replaced
by
the
2022
Edition
of
the
California
Building
Standards
Code
.

This
Ordinance
amends
Chapter
15 .02
(Administrative
Code),
15 .04
(Building
Code)
, 15
.08
(Electr
ical
Code),
15 .10
(Residential
Code),

15.12 (Plumbing
Code),

15.16 (Mechanical
Code),
15 .18
(Energy
Code),
15 .19
(Historical
Building
Code),
15 .21
(Existing
Building
Code)
, 15
.22
(Green
Building
Code),

15.23 (Referenced
Standards
Code),
and

15.24 (Fire
Code)
of
the
Poway
Municipal
Code
(PMC).

The
2022
Edition
codes
will
go
into
effect
on
January
1,
2023
.

The
California
Building
Standards
Commission
published
the
2022
California
Building
Standards
Code
which
is
based
on
the
2021
International
Building
Code,
the
2021
International
Residential
Code,
the
2021
International
Existing
Buildings
Code
, the
2021
International
Fire
Code
, the
2021
Uniform
Plumbing
Code,
the
2021
Uniform
Mechanical
Code,
and
the
2020
National
Electrical
Code.

The
purpose
of
this
Ordinance
is
to
update
the
PMC
to
the
current
State
-mandated
code
edition
and
to
incorporate
local
amendments
which
address
the
City
's
specific
needs
based
upon
zoning
regulations
and
unique
climate,
topography
, and
geography;

WHEREAS,
the
City
Council
of
the
City
of
Poway
finds
that
the
City
of
Poway
has
certain
climatic,
geographic
, and
topographic
features
that
can
have
a
deleterious
effect
on
emergency
services
such
as
fire
protection
and
emergency
medical
services
;

WHEREAS
, the
City
Council
of
the
City
of
Poway
finds
that
the
modifications
and
changes
to
the
2022
California
Fire
Code
are
reasonably
necessary
because
of
the
local
climatic,
geographical,
and
topographical
conditions
incorporated
by
reference
herein
as
Exhibit
A;

WHEREAS
, certain
amendments
to
the
2022
California
Fire
Code
are
necessary
to
mitigate
said
deleterious
effects
to
the
extent
possible
;

WHEREAS
, California
Health
and
Safety
Code
Section
17958
requires
that
jurisdictions
adopt
building
regulations
that
are
substantially
the
same
as
those
adopted
by
the
California
Building
Standards
Commission;
and
contained
in
the
California
Building
Standards
Code;

WHEREAS,
Sections
50022.1
through
50022.10,
inclusive,
of
the
California
Government
Code
provide
authority
for
cities
to
adopt
state
codes,
or
portions
of
state
codes,
by
reference;

WHEREAS
, code
amendments
adopted
by
the
State
of
California
shall
take
precedence
over
the
2021
International
Fire
Code
language
. The
2021
Internat
ional
Fire
Code
language
shall
be
used
for
those
code
sections
not
adopted
by
the
State;
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35 January 17, 2023, Item #7
Ordinance
No
. 859
Page
2 WHEREAS,
local
amendments
adopted
by
the
City
of
Poway
shall
take
precedence
over
both
the
2021
International
Fire
Code
and
2022
California
Fire
Code
provisions;

WHEREAS,
and
on
December
6, 2022
, the
City
Council
held
a
duly
advertised
public
hearing
to
solicit
comments
from
the
public
, both
for
and
against,
relative
to
this
Ordinance;
and

WHEREAS,
the
City
Council
has
read
and
considered
the
agenda
report
for
the
proposed
project
and
has
considered
other
evidence
presented
at
the
public
hearing.

NOW,

THEREFORE,
THE
CITY

COUNCIL
OF
THE
CITY
OF
POWAY
DOES
ORDAIN
AS
FOLLOWS:

SECTION
1: The
above
recitations
are
true
and
correct.

SECTION
2: The
City
Council
finds
that
local
climatic;
geographical
and
topographical
conditions,
including
the
terrain;
high
summer
month
temperatures;
population
growth
rate
;
housing
and
occupancy
conditions
and
needs
; and
the
environment
existing
in
the
City
of
Poway
constitute
conditions
which
require
that
the
California
Building
Standards
Code
be
modified
as
set
forth
herein
.

SECTION
3: The
City
Council
hereby
approves
this
ordinance
and
amends
certain
sections
of
the
PMC
as
specified
below.

Removals
are
indicated
with
strikethroughs
and
additions
are
indicated
with
underline.

SECTION
4: This
project
is
exempt
from
the
provisions
of
the
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
(CEQA)
pursuant
to
CEQA
Guidelines
Section
15061
(b)(3)
in
that
it
entails
the
adoption
of
State-mandated
Building
Codes
, with
minor
amendments,
and
there
is
no
poss
ibility
that
this
activity
will
have
an
effect
on
the
environment.

SECTION
5: Chapters

15.02,

15.04 , 15
.08,

15.10, 15.12,
15 .16,

15.18,

15.19,

15.21,

15.22, 15.23,
and
15 .24,
of
the
PMC
shall
be
amended
as
follows
[entire
Chapter
is
shown]:

Chapter 15.02

ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE
Sections
: 15.02
.010
Adoption
of
the
California
Administrative
Code
, Part
1, Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations.

15.02 .010
Adoption
of
the
California
Administrative
Code,
Part
1,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations
. There
is
hereby
adopted
and
incorporated
by
reference
herein
that
certain
document
known
as
the
California
Administrative
Code
,
Part
1,
Title
24 of
the
~2022
California
Code
of
Regulations,
published
by
the
California
Building
Standards
Commission
. Said
document
is
adopted
without
change
for
the
purpose
of
establishing
the
administration,
organization
, and
enforcement
of
rules
and
regulations
for
the
~2022
California
Code
of
Regulations
adopted
by
the
City
. All
provisions
of
the
California
Administrative
Code,
4 of35
January 17, 2023, Item #7
Ordinance
No
. 859
Page
3 2-0492022
Edition,
are
referred
to,
adopted
and
made
a
part
of
this
code,
as
though
fully
set
forth
herein. Sections
:

15.04.010 Regulations. 15.04.020 15.04.030 15.04.040 15.04.050 15.04.060 Chapter

15.04 BUILDING CODE
Adoption
of
the
California
Building
Code,
Part
2,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Findings. Deletions,
revisions,
and
additions
to
the
2-0492022
California
Building
Code.

Section
105.2
amended.

Table
1505.1
amended.

Appendices
C,
H
and
I adopted
.

15.04 .010
Adoption
of
the
California
Building
Code,
Part
2,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations.

There
is
adopted
and
incorporated
by
reference
herein
as
the
City
Building
Code,
for
the
purpose
of
prescribing
regulations
in
the
City
of
Poway
for
the
erection,
construction,
enlargement,
alteration,
repair,
moving,
removal,
conversion,
demolition,
occupancy,
equipment,
use,
height,
area,
and
maintenance
of
buildings
and
structures,
the
2-0492022
California
Building
Code,
Part
2,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations,
a
portion
of
the
California
Building
Standards
Code,
as
defined
in
the
California
State
Health
and
Safety
Code
Section
18901
et
seq.
which
is
based
on
the
International
Building
Code,
~2021
Edition,
including
those
appendix
chapters
adopted
by
this
chapter
.

Except
as
otherwise
provided
by
this
chapter
and
Chapter

15.02 PMC,
all
erection,
construction
, enlargement,
alteration,
repair,
moving,
removal,
conversion,
demolition,
occupancy,
equipment,
use
, height,
area
and
maintenance
of
buildings
and
structures
within
the
City
of
Poway
shall
be
in
conformance
with
the
2-0-4-92022
California
Building
Code,
published
by
the
California
Building
Standards
Commission,
which
is
based
on
the
International
Building
Code,
~2021
Edition,
and
the
adopted
appendix
chapters,
published
by
the
International
Code
Council,
4051
West
Flossmoor
Road,
Country
Club
Hills,
IL
60478.

15.04.020
Findings.

The
City
of
Poway
has
many
large
brush-covered
hillsides.

The
City
is
subject
to
frequent
Santa
Ana
conditions
consisting
of
dry
gusting
winds,
which
create
extreme
fire
dangers.

The
City
Council
specifically
finds
that
these
geographic
and
topographic
conditions
necessitate
greater
fire
protection
than
that
provided
by
the
2-0492022
California
Building
Code.

Therefore,
this
chapter
alters
the
International
Building
Code,
~2021
Edition,
to
require
more
fire-retardant
roof
coverings
.

15.04.030
Deletions,
revisions
and
additions
to
the
2-0492022
California
Building
Code
.

Deletions,
revisions
and
additions
to
the
2-0-4-92022
California
Building
Code
shall
be
as
set
forth
in
PMC

15.04.040
through

15.04.060.
15 .04.040
Section
105.2
amended
.

Section
105.2,
exemption
2,
of
the
2G4-92022
California
Building
Code
is
amended
to
read
as
follows:
5 of35
105
.2
Work
Exempt
from
Permit.

Building
: 1.

One-story
detached
accessory
structures
used
as
tool
and
storage
sheds,
playhouses,
and
similar
uses,
provided
that
the
floor
area
does
January 17, 2023, Item #7
Ordinance
No.
859
Page
4 not
exceed
120
square
feet
(11
.15
m
2),
except
that
a
permit
is
required
for
any
structure
located
in
the
Very
High
Fire
Hazard
Zone.

2. Fences
not
over
6 feet
(1,829
mm)
high.

15.04 .050
Table 1505
.1 Amended.

Table
1505
.1 of
the
204-92022
California
Building
Code
is
amended
to
read
as
follows
:

IA
18 A
A
TABLE
1505.1

MINIMUM
ROOF

COVERING

CLASSIFICATION
FOR
TYPES
OF

CONSTRUCTION
IIA
118
IIIA
1118
IV
A A A
A A
VA
VB
A
A

15.04 .060
Appendices
C,
H
and
I adopted.

Appendices*
Chapters
C,
H
and
I of
the
204-92022
California
Building
Code,
are
adopted. Chapter

15.08 ELECTRICAL
CODE
Sections:

15.08 .010
Adoption
of
the
California
Electrical
Code,
Part
3,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations.

15.08 .01
0 Adoption
of
the
California
Electrical
Code,
Part
3, Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations.

There
is
adopted
and
incorporated
by
reference
herein
as
the
City
Electrical
Code
for
the
purpose
of
prescribing
regulations
in
the
City
of
Poway
for
the
installation,
alteration
or
repair
of
electrical
systems
and
permit
requirements
and
inspection
thereof,
the
~2022
California
Electrical
Code,
Part
3,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations,
a
portion
of
the
California
Building
Standards
Code,
which
is
based
on
the
National
Electrical
Code,
~2020
Edition.

Except
as
otherwise
provided
by
this
Chapter
and
Chapter
15 .02
of
the
City
of
Poway
Municipal
Code,
all
installation,
alteration
or
repair
of
electrical
systems
within
the
City
of
Poway
shall
be
in
conformance
with
the
~2022
California
Electrical
Code,
published
by
the
California
Building
Standards
Commission,
which
is
based
on
the
National
Electrical
Code,
~2020
Edition,
published
by
the
National
Fire
Protection
Association,
Battery
March
Park,
Quincy,
Massachusetts,
02269.

Sections: 15.10
.010
15 .10.020
15 .10.030

15.10.040 15.10.050 6
of35
Chapter

15.10 RESIDENTIAL
CODE
Adoption
of
the
California
Residential
Code,
Part

2.5,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations.

Findings. Deletions,
revisions
and
additions.

Section
R105
.2
amended.

Section
R902
.1.2,3-
amended
.

January 17, 2023, Item #7
Ordinance
No.
859
Page
5 15.10
.060
Appendices*
AH,
AX,
and
AZ
-19-adopted
.
15 .10.010
Adoption
of
the
California
Residential
Code,
Part

2.5,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations
. There
is
adopted
and
incorporated
by
reference
herein
as
City
Residential
Code
for
the
purpose
of
prescribing
regulations
in
the
City
of
Poway
, for
the
construction
,
alteration
or
repair
of
use
and
occupancy,
location
and
maintenance
of
detached
one-
and
two­
family
dwellings
and
townhouses
not
more
than
three
stories
above
grade
plane
and
permit
requirements
and
inspection
thereof,
2-G-t-92022
California
Residential
Code
, Part

2.5,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations,
a
portion
of
the
California
Building
Standards
Code
published
by
the
California
Building
Standards
Commission
which
is
based
on
the
International
Residential
Code
published
by
the
International
Code
Council,
4051
West
Flossmoor
Road,
Country
Club
Hills,
IL
60478. 15
.10.020
Findings.

The
City
of
Poway
has
many
large
brush-covered
hillsides.

The
City
is
subject
to
frequent
Santa
Ana
conditions
consisting
of
dry
gusting
winds,
which
create
extreme
fire
dangers.

The
City
Council
specifically
finds
that
these
geographic
and
topographic
conditions
necessitate
greater
fire
protection
than
that
provided
by
the
2-G-t-92022
California
Residential
Code.

Therefore
, this
chapter
alters
the
California
Residential
Code
to
require
more
fire-retardant
roof
coverings.
15 .10.030
Deletions
, r
evisions
and
additions
. Deletions
, revis
ions
and
additions
to
the
2-G-t-92022
California
Residential
Code
shall
be
as
set
forth
in
PMC
15 .10.040
through
15 .10.060.
15 .10
.040
Section
R105.2
amended
. Section
R105.2,
exemption
2, of
the
2G4-92022
California
Residential
Code
is
amended
to
read
as
follows
:

R105
.2
Work
Exempt
from
Permit.

Building
: .1.

Other
than
storm
shelters,
one-story
detached
accessory
structures,
provided that
the
floor
area
does
not
exceed
120
square
feet
(11.15m
2),
except
that
a
permit
is
required
for
any
structure
located
in
the
Very
High
Fire
Hazard
Zone.

2. Fences
not
over 6
feet
(1
,829
mm)
high
.
15 .10.050
Section
R902.1.ii
amended
. Section
R902.1
.ii
of
the
Californ
ia
Residential
Code
is
amended
to
read
as
follows:

R902
.1 .ii
Roof
coverings
in
all
other
areas
. The
entire
roof
covering
of
every
existing
structure
where
more
than
50 percent
of
the
total
roof
area
is
replaced
within
any
one­
year period
, the
entire
roof
covering
of
every
new
structure
, and
any
roof
covering
applied
in
the
alteration,
repair
or
replacement
of
the
roof
of
every
existing
structure
, shall
be
a
fire
-retardant
roof
covering
that
is
at
least
Class
A.

15.10.060
Appendices*
AH,
AX
and
AZ
Ft-adopted.

Appendices*
AH,
AX
and
AZ
Ft-of
the
2-0492022
California
Residential
Code
is
adopted
.
7 of35
January 17, 2023, Item #7
Sections:

15.12.010

15.12.020
Chapter 15.12

PLUMBING CODE
Ordinance No. 859

Adoption of the California Plumbing Code, Part 5, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Appendices G and I adopted.

15.12.010 Adoption of the California Plumbing Code, Part 5, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. There is adopted and incorporated by reference herein as the City Plumbing Code for the purpose of prescribing regulations in the City of Poway for the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair and use of all plumbing, gas or drainage piping and systems or water heating or treating equipment in or on any building or structure or outdoors on any premises or property, the ~2022 California Plumbing Code, Part 5, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the California Health and Safety Code, Section 18901 et seq. which is based on the Uniform Plumbing Code, ~2021 Edition. Except as otherwise provided by this Chapter and Chapter 15.02 of the City of Poway Municipal Code, all construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair and use of all plumbing, gas or drainage piping and systems or water heating or treating equipment within the City of Poway shall be in conformance with the ~2022 California Plumbing Code published by the California Building Standards Commission which is based on the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2Q..:t..g2021 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 20001 Walnut Drive South, Walnut, California, 91789-2825.

15.12.020 Appendices G and I Adopted. Appendices G and I of the California Plumbing Code are adopted.

Chapter 15.16

MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:

15.16.010 Adoption of the California Mechanical Code, Part 4, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

15.16.010 Adoption of the California Mechanical Code, Part 4, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. There is adopted and incorporated by reference herein as the City Mechanical Code for the purpose of prescribing regulations in the City of Poway for the erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of any heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators or other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances, the 204-92022 California Mechanical Code, Part 4, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the California Health and Safety Code, Section 18901 et seq. which is based on the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2Q..:t..g2021 Edition. Except as otherwise provided by this Chapter and Chapter 15.02 of the City of Poway Municipal Code, all erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of any heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators or other miscellaneous heat­ producing appliances shall be in conformance with ~2022 California Mechanical Code, published by the California Building Standards Commission and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.
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.010
Chapter

15.18 ENERGY
CODE
Ordinance
No
. 859
Page
7 Adoption
of
the
California
Energy
Code,
Part
6,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations
.
15 .18
.010
Adoption
of
the
California
Energy
Code
, Part
6, Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations.

There
is
adopted
and
incorporated
by
reference
herein
as
the
City
Energy
Code
for
the
purpose
of
prescribing
regulations
in
the
City
of
Poway
for
the
conservation
of
energy
the
~2022
California
Energy
Code,
Part
6, Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations,
a
portion
of
the
California
Building
Standards
Code,
as
defined
in
the
California
Health
and
Safety
Code,
Section
18901
et
seq.
and
the
California
Energy
Code,
~2022
Edition
.

Except
as
otherwise
provided
by
this
Chapter
and
Chapter
15 .02
of
the
City
of
Poway
Municipal
Code
, all
construction
of
buildings
where
energy will
be
utilized
shall
be
in
conformance
with
the
2G492022
California
Energy
Code
and
any
rules
and
regulations
promulgated
pursuant
thereto,
includ
ing
the
California
Energy
Code,
2G492022
Edition
, published
by
the
California
Energy
Commission
.

Sections: 15
.19.010
Chapter
15 .19

HISTORICAL

BUILDING
CODE
Adoption
of
the
2G492022
California
Historical
Building
Code
, Part
8,
Title
24 of
the
Cal
ifornia
Code
of
Regulations
.
15 .19
.010
Adoption
of
the
2G492022
California
Historical
Building
Code,
Part
8,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations.

There
is
adopted
and
incorporated
by
reference
herein
as
the
City's
Historical
Building
Code
for
the
purpose
of
prescribing
regulations
in
the
City
of
Poway
to
provide
alternative
building
regulations
for
the
rehabilitation,
preservation,
restoration,
or
relocation
of
designated
historic
buildings,
the
~2022
California
Historical
Building
Code
, Part
8,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations,
a
portion
of
the
~2022
California
Building
Standards
Code
, as
defined
in
the
California
Health
and
Safety
Code
, Section
18901
et
seq.
(authorized
by
Health
and
Safety
Code
Sections
18950
through
18961).

Sections: 15.21.010
Chapter

15.21 EXISTING

BUILDING
CODE
Adoption
of
the
2G492022
California
Existing
Building
Code,
Part
10,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations
.

15.21 .01
O
Adoption
of
the
~2022
California
Existing
Building
Code,
Part
10,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations.

There
is
adopted
and
incorporated
by
reference
herein
as
the
City's
Existing
Building
Code
for
the
purpose
of
prescribing
regulations
in
the
City
of
Poway
to
provide
alternative
building
regulations
for
the
rehabilitation
,
preservation,
restoration
,
or
relocation
of
existing
buildings,
the
~2022
California
Existing
Building
Code,
Part
10,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations,
a
portion
of
the
~2022
California
Building
Standards
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as
defined
in
the
California
Health
and
Safety
Code,
Section
18901
et
seq,
which
is
based
on
the
2Q.4.g2021
International
Existing
Buildings
Code.

Chapter

15.22 GREEN

BUILDING

STANDARDS
CODE
Sections: 15.22.010
Adoption
of
the
California
Green
Building
Standards
Code
, Part
11,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations
.

15.22.010
Adoption
of
the
California
Green
Building
Standards
Code,
Part
11,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations.

There
is
adopted
and
incorporated
by
reference
herein
as
the
City
Green
Building
Standards
Code
for
the
purpose
of
prescribing
regulations
in
the
City
of
Poway
for
the
enhancement
of
the
design
and
construction
of
buildings
through
the
use
of
building
concepts
having
a
reduced
negative
impact
or
positive
environmental
impact
and
encourage
sustainable
construction
practices
the
~2022
California
Green
Building
Standards
Code,
Part
11,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations,
a
portion
of
the
California
Building
Standards
Code,
as
defined
in
the
California
Health
and
Safety
code
, Section
18901
et
seq,
and
the
California
Green
Building
Standards
Code.

Except
as
otherwise
provided
by
this
Chapter
and
Chapter
15 .02
of
the
City
of
Poway
Municipal
Code,
all
construction
of
buildings
shall
be
in
conformance
with
the
2G-+92022
California
Green
Building
Standards
Code
and
any
rules
and
regulations
promulgated
pu
rsuant
thereto,
including
the
California
Green
Building
Standards
Code
~2022
Edition,
published
by
the
California
Building
Standards
Commission
.

Sections:

Chapter

15.23 REFERENCED

STANDARDS
CODE

15.23 .010
Adoption
of
the
~2022
California
Referenced
Standards
Code,
Part
12,
Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations
.

15.23.010
Adoption
of
the
~2022
California
Referenced
Standards
Code,
Part
12 , Title
24 of
the
California
Code
of
Regulations
. The
California
Referenced
Standards
Code,
2G-+92022
edition,
Chapter
15 .23
is
adopted
by
reference
without
change
to
Buildings
and
Construction
Title
15 .

Sections:

Chapter

15.24 FIRE
CODE

15.24.01 O
Adoption
of
California
Fire
Code.
15 .24.020
Administration
.
15 .24.025
Appeals.
15 .24.030
Definitions
.

15.24.040
General
precautions
against
fire
.

15.24.050
Fire
service
features.
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15.24.060
Building
services
and
systems
.

15.24.070
Fire
sprinkler
systems.

15.24.080
Construction
requirements
for
existing
buildingsFire
safety
during
construction.

15.24.090
Fire
safety
during
constructionWildland
urban
interface
fire
area.:.

15.24.100
Wild
land-urban
interface
fire
areaFireworks
display.:.
15 .24
.110
Fireworks
displayFlammable
and
combustible
liquids.:.
15 .24.120
Chapter
80 Referenced
Standardsliquefied
petroleum
gases.:.

Page
9 15.24
.130
Appendix
B,
fire-flow
requirements
for
buildingsChapter
80 Referenced
Standards.:.

15.24.140
ConflictAppendix
B,
fire
flow
requirements
for
buildings.:.

15.24 .150
Conflict.

15.24.01 0
Adoption
of
California
Fire
Code
The
City
of
Poway
adopts
by
reference
the
20224-9
California
Fire
Code,
excluding
Section
103,
and
including
Appendix
Chapters
4 and
Appendices
B,
C,...s,
F,
H,
Land
rn,
as
published
by
the
International
Code
Council,
except
those
portions
that
are
deleted,
modified,
or
amended
by
this
chapter.

One
copy
of
the
above-mentioned
code
has
been
and
is
now
filed
in
the
office
of
the
City
Clerk
or
the
fire
code
official,
City
of
Poway
, and
the
same
is
adopted
and
incorporated
as
fully
as
if
set
out
at
length
herein
. From
the
effective
date
of
the
ordinance
codified
in
this
chapter,
the
provisions
thereof
shall
be
controlling
within
the
limits
of
the
City
of
Poway
.

15.24.020
Administration.

Section
102
.13
is
added
to
read:
102.13
Repeal
of
conflicting
ordinances,
resolutions
or
motions.

All
former
ordinances,
resolutions,
motions,
or
parts
thereof
that
are
conflicting
or
inconsistent
with
the
provisions
of
this
Ordinance
or
of
the
Code
or
standards
hereby
adopted
are
repealed.

Section
104.~8
is
modified
to
read
:
104.~8
Modifications.

Whenever
there
are
practical
difficulties
involved
in
carrying
out
the
provisions
of
this
code,
the
fire
code
official
shall
have
the
authority
to
grant
modifications
for
individual
cases,
provided
the
fire
code
official
shall
first
find
that
special
individual
reason
makes
the
strict
letter
of
this
code
impracticable,
and
the
modification
is
in
compliance
with
the
intent
and
purpose
of
this
code
and
that
such
modification
does
not
lessen
health,
life
and
fire
safety
requirements.

The
applicant's
request
for
a
modification
shall
state
the
specific
sections(s)
for
which
a
modification
is
requested,
material
facts
supporting
the
contention
of
the
applicant,
the
details
of
the
modification
or
mitigating
measure
proposed
and,
if
applicable,
a
map
showing
the
proposed
location
and
citing
of
the
modification
or
mitigation
measure
. The
details
of
action
granting
modifications
shall
be
recorded
and
entered
in
the
files
of
the
department
of
fire
prevention.

Section
104.1
J2-
is
added
to
read:
104.1J2-
Cost
recovery.

The
purpose
of
this
section
is
to
establish
authority
to
obtain
reimbursement
from
responsible
individuals
for
the
expenses
of
any
emergency
response
and/or
enforcement
action
by
the
City
of
Poway
to
protect
the
public
from
criminal
or
negligent
activities,
and
from
fire
or
hazardous
substances
.

Section
104.1J2-.1
is
added
to
read:
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104.1~2.1 Reimbursement. In accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 13000 et seq., an individual who acts negligently or in violation of the law and thereby requires the jurisdiction to provide an emergency response to a danger posed by a fire or hazardous substance shall be liable for reimbursement to the agency for the costs incurred In accordance with Government Code Sections 53150 through 53158, any individual who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, and whose negligent operation of a motor vehicle, boat or vessel, or civil aircraft caused by that influence, proximately causes any incident and thereby requires the agency to provide an emergency response, shall reimburse the agency for the cost incurred.

Section 105.3.9 is added to read:
105.3.9 Expense recovery. The fire code official may impose a fee for recovery of expenses incurred to enforce the fire prevention provisions of this code. Such expense recovery fees shall be established by a resolution of the City Council.

Section 105.6.5~2 is added to read:
105.6.5~2 Christmas tree lots. An operational permit is required to operate a Christmas tree lot with or without flameproofing services.

Section 105.6.53 is added to read:
105.6.53 Green waste recycling, mulching, composting operations and storage. A operational permit is required for green waste recycling, mulching, composting operations and storage.

15.24.025 Appeals.

Section 11100.1 is modified to read:
11100.1 Appeals procedure established. Whenever the fire code official has denied a permit or other entitlement, or when it is alleged that a mistake has been made in the interpretation or application of the code, the applicant may appeal the decision of the fire code official to the City Manager by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk within 30 days of the decision. If the appeal is denied by the City Manager, the City Manager's decision may be appealed to the City Council by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk within 30 days of the City Manager's decision and paying of the appeal fee set forth in the City's Master Fee Schedule for administrative appeals.

Section 11f.0.4 is modified to read:
11f.0.4 Violation penalties. It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this Code or standards hereby adopted by reference as a part of this Code, or to fail to comply with any lawful order issued pursuant to this Code, or to violate any permit or condition of approval issued pursuant to this Code. It is further unlawful for any person to fail to comply with any lawful order issued pursuant to this Code by the City Attorney or by a court of competent jurisdiction. A violation of any provision of this Code, or failure to comply with orders or conditions issued pursuant to this Code, shall constitute a 12 of 35
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11 misdemeanor
or
(in
the
discretion
of
the
prosecuting
attorney)
an
infraction,
in
any
event
as
set
forth
in
PMC
Chapter

1.08. In
addition
to
any
criminal
penalties
any
violation
may
also
be
enforced
by
civil
action,
and
shall
be
subject
to
civil
and
administrative
penalties,
as
set
forth
in
PMC
Chapters

1.08 and

1.10. Section
11~~.4
is
modified
to
read:
11~~.4
Failure
to
comply
. It
is
unlawful
for
any
person
to
continue
any
work
after
having
been
served
with
a
stop-work
order,
except
such
work
expressly
identified
in
the
stop­
work
order
as
necessary
to
correct
a
violation
or
unsafe
condition.

15.24.030
Definitions
.

The
following
definitions
are
added
or
modified
to
Section
202:

Aerated
Static
Pile.

A
composting
process
that
uses
an
air
distribution
system
to
either
blm\'
or
drav.•
air
through
the
pile.

Little
or
no
pile
agitation
or
turning
is
performed.

Accessory
Dwelling
Unit.

An
Accessory
Dwelling
Unit
(ADU)
is
an
attached
or
detached
residential
dwelling
unit
which
provides
complete
independent
living
facilities
for
one
or
more
persons
on
the
same
property
as
a
single-family
dwelling
in
a
residential
zone.

The
unit
shall
meet
the
definition
of
an
ADU
in
the
Government
Code
Section
65852.2.

Blaster.

A
person
1Nho
has
been
approved
by
the
Sheriff
to
conduct
blasting
operations
and
who
has
been
placed
on
the
list
of
approved
blasters.

The
listing
shall
be
valid
for
one
year
unless
revoked
by
the
Sheriff.

Blasting
Operation.

The
uses
of
an
e:xplosive
device
or
e:xplosive
material
to
destroy,
modify,
obliterate
or
remove
any
obstruction
of
any
kind.

Blasting
Permit.
/1,
permit
issued
by
the
Issuing
Officer
pursuant
to
Section
105.6.14.

The
permit
shall
apply
to
a
specific
site
and
shall
be
valid
for
a
period
not
to
e:xceed
one
year.

Blast
Site.

The
geographically
defined
area,
as
shown
on
a
project
map
or
plot
plan,
where
a
blaster
is
authorized
by
a
blasting
permit
issued
under Chapter
56 to
conduct
a
blasting
operation. Blast
Site.

The
geographically
defined
area,
as
shown
on
a
project
map
or
plot
plan,
1Nhere
a
blaster
is
authorized
by
a
blasting
permit
issued
under
Chapter
56 to
conduct
a
blasting
operation
.

Chipping
and
Grinding.

An
activity
that
mechanically
reduces
the
size
of
organic
matter.

Combustible
Vegetation.

Material
that
in
its
natural
state
will
readily
ignite,
burn
and
transmit
fire
from
native
or
landscape
plants
to
any
structure
or
other
vegetation.

Combustible
vegetation
includes
dry
grass,
brush,
weeds,
litter
or
other
flammable
vegetation
that
creates
a
fire
hazard.

Composting
Operations
. An
operation
that
is
conducted
for
the
purpose
of
producing
compost
and
shall
be
by
means
of
one
or
a
combination
of
the
follo•Ning
processes
used
to
produce
a
compost
product:
static
pile,
windrow
pile,
or
aerated
static
pile.
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End
Road.
/\
road
that
has
only
one
point
of
vehicular
ingress/egress,
including
cul
de
sacs
and
looped
roads.

Defensible
Space
. An
area
either
natural
or
man
-made,
where
material
capable
of
allowing
a
fire
to
spread
unchecked
has
been
treated,
cleared
or
modified
to
slow
the
rate
and
intensity
of
an
advancing
wildfire
and
to
create
an
area
for
fire
suppression
operations
to
occur.

Distance
measurements
for
defensible
space
shall
be
measured
on
a
horizontal
plane
and
in
accordance
with
Section
Four
of
the
City
of
Poway
Landscape
and
Irrigation
Design
Manual
.

Fire
Access
Road
or
Fire
Access
Roadway.

A
road
that
provides
fire
apparatus
access
from
a
fire
station
to
a
facility,
building
or
portion
thereof.

This
is
a
general
term
inclusive
of
all
other
terms
such
as
fire
lane,
public
street,
private
street,
parking
lot
lane,
access
roadway,
and
driveway
.

Fire
Authority
Having
Jurisdiction
(FAHJ)
. The
designated
entity providing
enforcement
of
fire
regulations
as
they
relate
to
planning,
construction,
and
development.

This
entity
for
the
City
of
Poway
also
provides
fire
suppression
and
other
emergency
services
.

Fire
Department.

Any
regularly
organized
fire
department
regularly
charged
with
the
responsibility
of
providing
fire
protection
to
the
jurisdiction
.

Fire
Hazard.

Anything
that
increases
or
could
cause
an
increase
of
the
hazard
or
menace
of
fire
to
a
greater
degree
than
customarily
recognized
as
normal
by
persons
in
the
public
service
regularly
engaged
in
preventing,
suppressing,
or
extinguishing
fire;
or
anything
or
act,
which
could
obstruct,
delay,
hinder,
or
interfere
with
the
operations
of
the
fire
department;
or
egress
of
occupants
in
the
event
of
fire
.

Fire
Protection
Plan
(FPP)
. The
FPP
is
a
document
prepared
for
a
specific
project
or
development
proposed
in
the
wildland-urban
interface
fire
area
that
describes
ways
to
minimize
and
mitigate
potential
loss
from
wildfire
exposure,
with
the
purpose
of
reducing
impact
on
the
community's
fire
protection
delivery
system.

Fuel
Break
. An
area,
strategically
located
for
fighting
anticipated
fires
, where
the
native
vegetation
has
been
permanently
modified
or
replaced
so
that
fires
burning
into
it can
be
more
easily
controlled
. Fuel
breaks
div
ide
fire-prone
areas
into
smaller
areas
for
easier
fire
control
and
to
provide
access
for
fire-fighting.

Fuel
Modification
Zone
. A
strip
of
land
where
combustible
vegetation
has
been
thinned
or
modified
or
both
and
partially
or
totally
replaced
with
approved
fire-resistant
and/or
irrigated
plants
to
provide
an
acceptable
level
of
risk
from
vegetation
fires
.

Fuel
modification
reduces
the
radiant
and
convective
heat
on
a
structure
and
provides
valuable
defensible
space
for
firefighters
to
make
an
effective
stand
against
an
approaching
fire
front. Green
VVaste
. Organic
material
that
includes
, but
is
not
limited
to
, yard
trimmings,
plant
waste,
manure,
untreated
wood
wastes,
paper
products,
and
natural
fiber
products.

Hazardous
Fire
Area.

Any
geographic
area
mapped
by
the
State
or
designated
by
a
local
jurisdiction
as
a
moderate,
high
or
very
high
fire
hazard
area
or
which
the
FAHJ
has
determined
is
a
hazardous
fire
area,
because
the
type
and
condition
of
vegetation,
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Ordinance
No
. 859
Page
13 topography,
weather
and
structure
density
increase
the
probability
that
the
area
will
be
susceptible
to
a
wildfire.

Hogged
Materials.

Mill
waste
consisting
mainly
of
hogged
bark
but
may
include
a
mixture
of
bark,
chips,
dust,
or
other
by
products
from
trees
and
vegetation
.

Mulching
. the
process
by
which
mixed
green
waste
is
mechanically
reduced
in
size
for
the
purpose
of
making
compost.

Open
Space
Easement.

Any
right
or
interest
in
perpetuity
or
for
a
term
for
years
in
open­
space
land,
as
that
term
is
defined
in
Government
Code
section
51051,
acquired
by
the
County,
a
city
or
a nonprofit
organization
where
the
instrument
granting
the
right
or
interest
imposes
restriction
on
use
of
the
land,
to
preserve
the
land
for
public
use
or
enjoyment
of
the
natural
or
scenic
character
of
the
land.

Response
Time.

The
elapsed
time
from
the
fire
department's
receipt
of
the
first
alarm
to
when
the
first
fire
unit
arrives
at the
scene
.

Travel
Time
. The
estimated
time
it would
take
for
a
responding
agency
to
travel
from
the
fire
station
to
the
furthest
structure
in
a
proposed
development
project
, determined
by
measuring
the
safest
, most
direct
, appropriate,
and
reliable
route
with
consideration
given
to
safe
operation
speeds
for
heavy
fire
apparatus
.

Windrow
Composting
Process.

The
process
in
which
compostable
material
is
placed
in
elongated
piles.

The
piles
or
v,iindrows
are
aerated
and/or
mechanically
turned
on
a
periodic
basis.

Wood
Chips
. Chips
of
various
species
of
wood
produced
or
used
in
chipping
and
grinding
operations
.

15.24.040
General
precautions
against
fire
.

Section
304.1.4
is
added
to
read:
304.1.4
Outdoor
carnivals
and
fairs
. Outdoor
carnivals
and
fairs
shall
only
be
conducted
on
grounds
free
of
combustible
vegetation
or
trimmed
to
the
satisfaction
of
the
FAHJ.

Section
305.6
is
added
to
read
:
305.6
Rockets
, model
aircraft
and
similar
devices
. Rockets
, model
airplanes,
gliders
,
balloons
, sky
lanterns,
floating
luminaries
or
similar
devices-powered
with
an
engine,
propellant,
open
flame,
or
other
feature
liable t
o
start
or
cause
a
fire shall
not
be
projected
into
or
across
hazardous fire
areas
without
prior
approval
of
the
fire
code
official.

Section
307.5
is
modified
to
read:
307.5
Attendance
. Open
burning
,
bonfires,
recreational
fires
and
the
use
of
portable
outdoor
fireplaces
shall
be
constantly
attended
by
an
adult
until
the
fire
is
extinguished.

A
minimum
of
one
portable
fire
extinguisher
complying
with
section
906
with
a
minimum
4-
A
rating
or
other
approved
on-site
fire-extinguishing
equipment
, such
as
dirt,
sand,
water
barrel
, garden
hose
or
water
truck,
shall
be
available
for
immediate
utilization.
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Section
321_4
is
added
to
read:

SECTION
321_4

STORAGE
OF

FIREWOOD
Ordinance
No
. 859
Page
14 321_4
.1
General.

Firewood
shall
not
be
stored
in
unenclosed
space
beneath
a
building
or
structure,
on
a
deck
or
under
eaves
, a
canopy
or
other
projection
or
overhang.

Wi=leR
required
by
the
fire
code
official,
ffirewood
or
other
combustible
material
stored
in
the
defensible
space
surrounding
a
structure
shall
be
located
at
least
30 feet
from
any
structure
and
separated
from
the
crown
of
any
trees
by
a
minimum
of
15 feet,
measured
horizontally.

Firewood
and
combustible
materials
not
for
use
on
the
premises
shall
be
stored
so
as
to
not
pose
a
fire
hazard
.

15.24.050
Fire
service
features.

Section
503.2.1
is
modified
to
read:
503.2
.1
Dimensions
. Fire
apparatus
access
roads
shall
have
an
unobstructed,
improved
width
of
not
less
than
20 feet,
except
single-family
residential
driveways
serving
no
more
than
two
improved
parcels
containing
dwelling
units
shall
have
a
minimum
of
16 feet
of
unobstructed
improved
width.

In
most
cases,
the
City
of
Poway
construction
standards
for
streets
(Chapter

12.20 PMC)
will
be
more
restrictive.

The
more
restrictive
standard
shall
apply.

Vertical
overhead
clearance
shall
be
a
minimum
of
13 feet
6 inches.

Exceptions: 1.

Upon
approval
by
the
fire
code
official,
vertical
clearances
or
width
may
be
reduced
provided
such
reduction
does
not
impair
access
by
fire
apparatus
and
approved
signs
are
installed
and
maintained
indicating
the
established
vertical
clearance
.

2. Fire
access
roadways
, gated
entrances
with
card
readers,
guard
stations,
or
center
medians
, which
have
separated
lanes
of
one-way
traffic
shall
be
not
less than
12 feet
wide
per
lane
.

Section
503.2.3
is
modified
to
read:
503
.2.3
Surface
. Fire
apparatus
access
roads
shall
be
designed
and
maintained
to
support
the
imposed
loads
of
fire
apparatus
not
less
than
75 ,000
pounds
~
geotechnical
report
unless
authorized
by
the
FAHJ
and
shall
be
provided
with
an
approved
paved
surface
so
as
to
provide
all-weather
driving
capabilities.

A
paved
surface
shall
mean
asphalt,
concrete,
or
~permeable
paver
system,
except
that
decomposed
granite
is
permissible
for
residential
driveways
.

Section
503.2.4
is
modified
to
read
:
503.2.4
Turning
Radius.

The
turning
radius
of
a
fire
apparatus
access
road
shall
be
a
minimum
of
28 feet
as
measured
to
the
inside
edge
of
the
improvement
width
or
as
approved
by
the
fire
code
official.

Section
503
.2.5
is
modified
to
read:
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503.2.5 Dead Ends. All dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with approved provisions that allow emergency apparatus to turn around. A cul-de-sac shall be provided in residential areas where the access roadway serves more than two improved parcels. The minimum, unobstructed paved radius width for a cul-de­ sac shall be 38 feet in residential areas. The fire code official shall establish a policy identifying acceptable turnarounds for various project types.

Section 503.2. 7 is modified to read:
503.2. 7 Grade. The gradient for a fire apparatus access roadway shall not exceed 20 percent. Grades exceeding 15 percent (incline or decline) shall be constructed of Portland cement concrete (PCC), with a deep broom finish perpendicular to the direction of travel, or equivalent, to enhance traction. Grades exceeding 10 percent shall be constructed of asphalt or PCC. Permeable paver systems shall not be used for grades exceeding 10 percent.

Section 503.2.8 is modified to read:
503.2.8 Angles of Approach and Departure. The angle of departure and the angle of approach of a fire access roadway shall not exceed seven degrees (12 percent) or as approved by the fire code official.

Section 503.3.1 is added to read:
503.3.1 Marking of Fire Apparatus Access Roads. When required, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both. All new public roads, all private roads within major subdivisions, and all private road easements serving four or more parcels shall be named. Road name signs shall comply with City of Poway Supplemental Engineering Standards, Street Sign Specifications. The fire code official may require the posting of a fire access roadway where parking has obstructed or could obstruct the required width.

Section 503.6.1 is added to read:
503.6.1 Security Gates. All automatic gates across fire access roadways and driveways shall be equipped with approved, emergency, key-operated switches overriding all command functions and opening the gate(s). Gates accessing more than four residences or residential lots, or gates accessing hazardous institutional, educational or assembly occupancy group structures shall also be equipped with approved emergency traffic control-activating strobe light sensor(s), or other devices approved by the fire code official, which will activate the gate on the approach of emergency apparatus with a battery backup or manual-mechanical disconnect in case of power failure.

Section 505.1 is modified to read:
505.1 Address Numbers. Approved numbers and/or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings and at appropriate additional locations as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or roadway fronting the property from either direction of approach.

Address numbers shall contrast with their background and meet the City of Poway standards. Additional address numbers may be required where deemed necessary by the 17 of 35
January 17, 2023, Item #7
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fire code official. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall require separate addresses. When required by the fire code official, roof numbers shall be installed meeting current fire department standards.

Section 505.3 is added to read:
505.3 Easement Address Signs. All easements which are not named differently from the roadway from which they originate, shall have an address sign installed and maintained, listing all street numbers occurring on that easement located where the easement intersects the named roadway. The minimum size of the numbers on that sign shall be four inches in height with a minimum stroke of 3/8 inch and shall contrast with the background.

Section 505.4 is added to read:
505.4 Map/Directory. A lighted directory map, meeting current fire department standards, shall be installed at each driveway entrance to multiple unit residential projects and mobile home parks, where the number of units in such project exceeds 15.

Section 506.1 is modified to read:
506.1 Key Boxes. When access to or within a structure or an area is unduly difficult because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life saving or firefighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an accessible location. The key box shall be a type approved by the fire code official and shall contain keys to gain necessary access.

Section 506.2.1 is added to read:
506.2.1 Emergency Key Access. All central station-monitored fire detection systems and fire sprinkler systems shall have an approved emergency key access box on site in an approved location. The owner or occupant shall provide and maintain current keys for the structure(s) for fire department placement in the box and shall notify the fire department in writing when the building is re-keyed.

Section 507.2.2 is modified to read:
507.2.2 Water Storage Tanks. Water storage tanks, when permitted by the fire code official, shall comply with Table No. 507.2.2 and installed in accordance with NFPA 22.

TABLE NO. 507.2.2
Gallons Per
Building Minute Water Capacity Duration
Square Feet Flow Gallons Minutes
Up to 3,600 10,000 40
3,601 to 7,700 250 15,000 60
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Ordinance No. 859

60 When the exposure distance is 100 feet or less from an adjacent property or the severity of the potential fire risk has been determined to exist, an increase in water storage may be required by the fire code official.

1. Tank elevation shall be equal to or higher than the fire department connection on the premises. Regardless of domestic use, all tanks shall be equipped with a device that will ensure that the tank contains the designated amount of water for fire flow duration as determined by the Fire Department. Tank size may be increased to serve multiple structures on a single parcel.

2. The supply outlet shall be at least four inches in diameter from the base of the tank to the point of outlet at the fire department connection. The fire department connection shall be at least one 4-inch National Standard Thread (male), reduced to one 2 1/2-inch National Standard Thread (male). Additional outlets may be required.

3. Tanks that are supplied by municipal water, when permitted by the fire code official, shall have a capacity of 10,000 gallons provided that the sole use of these tanks is for fire protection purposes.

4. Location of fire department outlet shall be determined on the plot plan when submitted to the fire department. Consideration will be given to factors such as topography, elevations, and distance from structures, driveway access, and prevailing winds.

5. The outlet shall be located along an access roadway and shall not be closer than 50 feet or further than 150 feet from the structure.

6. All exposed tank supply pipes shall be of an alloy or other material listed for above­ ground use. Adequate support shall be provided.

7. Water storage tanks shall be constructed from materials approved by the fire code official and installed per manufacturer recommendations.

8. The fire code official may require any necessary information be submitted on a plot plan for approval.

9. Vessels previously used for products other than water shall not be permitted.

Section 507.3 is modified to read:
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507.3 Fire Flow Requirements. Fire flovvs shall be based on Appendix B. Consideration should be given to increasing the gallons per minute set forth in Appendix B to protect structures of extremely large square footage and for such reasons as poor access roads, grade and canyon rims, hazardous brush, and response times greater than five minutes by a recognized fire department or fire suppression company. In hazardous fire areas, the main capacity for ne1N subdivisions shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. If fire flow increases are not feasible, the fire code official may require alternative design standards such as alternative types of construction providing a higher level of fire resistance, fuel break requirements which January 17, 2023, Item #7
Ordinance No. 859

could include required irrigation, modified access road requirements, specified setback distances for building sites addressing canyon rim developments and hazardous brush areas, and other requirements authorized by this Code and as specified by the fire code official.

15.24.060 Building services and systems.

Section 60§_~.8.1 is modified to read:
60§_~.8.1 Residential Incinerators. Residential incinerators shall be prohibited.

15.24.070 Fire sprinkler systems.

Section 903.2 is modified to read:
903.2 Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section. For the purpose of fire sprinkler systems, buildings separated by less than ten feet from adjacent buildings shall be considered as one building. Fire barriers, partitions, and walls, regardless of rating, shall not be considered as creating separate buildings for purposes of determining fire sprinkler requirements. Mezzanines shall be included in the total square footage calculation.

Exceptions:

1. Agricultural buildings constructed of wood or metal frames over 1.vhich fabric or similar material is stretched 1.vhich are specifically used as green houses are exempt from fire sprinkler requirements unless they are physically connected to other structures.

2. Group U occupancies not greater than 749 square feet, when the building is 10 feet or more from an adjacent structure or property line.

All occupancies within the City of Poway:

New New Additions All Gccupancies Additions Residential Gccupancies Gccupancies (Except Residential) located in the City's 11-ery high (Except Residential fire hazard area*
Residential)
/\II buildings Required per Additions of more than 213% of Residences may be required greater than California the square footage of an existing to install a Sprinkler system a,ooo sq. ft. Residential building, which results in a wl=len tl=le proposeEI adElition is Geae stFUcture of a,000 square feet or more tl=lan 749 square feet more, sl=lall be requireEI to be wl=licl=I results in a structure of protected tl=lrougl=lout the entire 3,@00 square feet or more structure witl=I a sprinkler system when structurally feasible. consistent i.•.iith this section.

Residences may be required
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January 17, 2023, Item #7
Section
903.3
is
modified
to
read:

Ordinance
No
. 859
Page
19 te
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a
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system
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tl=le
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749
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water
supply
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903.3
Installation
Requirements.

Automatic
sprinkler
systems
shall
be
designed
and
installed
in
accordance
with
Sections
903.3.1
through
903.3
.8. The
system
shall
be
designed
10%
below
("off
the
top")
available
water
source
pressure
during
peak
usage.

Section
903.3
.1.1.4J
is
added
to
read:
903.3.1.1.4J
System
Design
. Occupancies
referred
to
as
"spec
buildings"
wherein
no
specific
end
use
is
identified
at
the
time
of
plan
check,
the
sprinkler
system
shall
provide
a
density
of

0.45 gallons
per
minute
per
square-foot
for
a
3,000-square-foot
design
area
.

Section
903.3.1.3.1
is
added
to
read:
903.3.1.3.1
Water
Supply
Design.

1. Ne
1N
stFUstuFes
less
tl=laA
7aG
square
feet
iA
sii!:e
sl=lall
be
equippeEl
witl=I
a
miAimum
of
3/4
iAsl=I
wateF
seFvise
liAe
aAEl
3/4
iAsl=I
'Nater
meter.

New
structures
moFe
tl=laA
749
square
feet
iA
sii!:e
shall
be
equipped
with
a
minimum
one-inch
water
service
line
and
one-inch
water
meter.

SestioA
9G3.4,
E*septioA
1,
is
meElifieEl
te
rnaEl
:
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Exception 1 Automatic sprinkler systems 1Nith less than 100 fire sprinklers protecting one and two family d1Nellings.

15.24.080 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings Section 1103.5 Sprinkler systems is modified to read:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in existing buildings in accordance with Sections 1103.5.1 through 1103.5.5, and all existing buildings and structures with an existing fire sprinkler system(s) undergoing improvements and/or additions shall be provided with approved fire sprinkler protection in accordance with the appropriate NFPA design.

15.24.o~go Fire safety during construction.

Section 3318 is added to read:

Section 3318
Fuel Modification Zones
3318.1 General. Any person doing construction of any kind which requires a building permit and includes installation of a fuel modification zone, shall remove all flammable vegetation within the approved fuel modification zone prior to the arrival of combustible material on the site and shall maintain during the duration of the project until all elements of approved fuel modification zones are installed and approved.

15.24JQ90 Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area
Section 4903 is added to read:

SECTION 4903

FIRE PROTECTION PLAN
4903.1 When required. The Development Services Department or the FAHJ may require an applicant for a parcel map, subdivision map, minor development review application, development review, specific plan or major use permit for any property located in a wild land-urban interface fire area to submit a Fire Protection Plan (FPP) as part of the approval process. 4903.2 Contents. The FPP shall consider location, topography, geography, aspect, combustible vegetation (fuel types), climatic conditions and fire history. The plan shall address the following in terms of compliance with applicable codes and regulations, including.,_ but not limited to.,_;. water supply, vehicular and emergency apparatus access, travel time to nearest serving fire station, structural ignitability, structure set back, ignition-resistive building features, fire protection systems and equipment, impacts to existing emergency services, defensible space.,, and vegetation management. The plan shall recommend measures to reduce the ignitability of structures throughout the area being addressed.

Section 4907.21, is added to read:
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January 17, 2023, Item #7
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No
. 859
Page
21 4907
.~
General
Fire
Setbacks
.

Within
Rural
Residential
Zones,
except
for
noncombustible
buildings
and
structures,
g.Quildings
and
structures
located
within
a
wildland-urban
interface
fire
area
shall
be
setback
a
minimum
of
30 feet
from
property
lines
and
biological
open
space
easements
unless
the
Poway
Municipal
Code
requires
a
greater
minimum_or
if existing
legally
permitted
buildings
and
structures
are
located
within
30 feet
of
the
property
line
(legal
nonconforming)
, then
the
existing
distance
from
the
property
lot
line
established
by
the
nonconforming
portion
of
the
building
shall
be
used
as
the
required
setback
distance
for
any
detached
accessory
structures
or
additions
to
that
building.

When
the
property
line
abuts
a
roadway,
the
setback
shall
be
measured
from
the
farthest
roadway
edge.

Exception: When
the
fire
code
official
determines
the
hazard
from
a
wildland
fire
is
not
significant
or
when
the
terrain,
parcel
size
or
other
constraints
on
the
parcel
make
the
required
setback
infeasible,
this
setback
may
be
reduced
to
less than
30 feet
when
additional
measures
are
employed
to
the
satisfaction
of
the
fire
code
official.

No
other
exceptions
to
the
General
Fire
Setback
is
permissible
except
for
the
creation
of
Accessory
Dwelling
Units
and
Junior
Accessory
Dwelling
Units
as
defined
in
PMC
Title
17 .

Section
4907
.J.§
is
added
to
read
:
4907.J.§
Structure
Setback
from
Slope.

Single-story
structures
shall
be
setback
a
minimum
15-feet
horizontally
from
top
of
slope
to
the
farthest
projection
from
a
roof
.

A
single-story
structure
shall
be
less
than
12-feet
above
grade.

A
two-story
structure
shall
be
setback
a
minimum
of
30 -feet
horizontally
from
top
of
slope
to
the
farthest
projection
from
a
roof
.

Structures
greater
than
two
stories
may
require
a
greater
setback
when
the
slope
is
greater
than
2 to

1. Exceptions
:

1. Structures
constructed
with
a
noncombustible
exterior
wall
adjacent
to
the
slope,
no
openings
adjacent
to
the
slope,
no
combustible
attachments
to
the
exterior
wall
adjacent
to
the
slope,
and
no
roof
eaves
adjacent
to
the
slope
.

2. There
exists
no
open
wildland
fuel
area
directly
adjacent
or
juxtaposed
to
the
structure
,
and
the
slope
is
directly
adjacent
to
developed
parcels
with
fuel
management
principals
in
place
.

3. The
fire
code
official
determines
the
hazard
to
be
minimal.

Section
4907
.4§
is
added
to
read:
4907.4§
Fuel
Modification.

A
person
owning,
leasing,
controlling,
operating
or
maintaining
a
building
or
structure
in
or
adjoining
a
hazardous
fire
area,
and
a
person
owning,
leasing
or
controlling
land
adjacent
to
a
building
or
structure
in
or
adjoining
a
hazardous
fire
area
shall
maintain
an
effective
fuel
modification
zone
by
removing,
clearing
or
modifying
combustible
vegetation
and
other
flammable
materials
from
areas
within
100
-feet
from
each
building
or
structure,
or
as
determined
by
the
fire
code
official
as
further
described
below
.

With
the
approval
of
the
fire
code
official,
the
width
of
the
fuel
modification
zone
may
be
reduced
where
ignition-resistant
construction
or
other
mitigation
measures
are
23 of
35 January 17, 2023, Item #7
24 of
35 Ordinance
No
. 859
Page
22 implemented.

The
fuel
modification
zone
shall
be
maintained
according
to
applicable
defensible
space
and
vegetation
management
policies,
the
Wildfire
Defensible
Space
Program
and
the
City
of
Poway
Landscape
and
Irrigation
Design
Manual.

Exceptions
:

1. Single
specimens
of trees,
ornamental
shrubbery
or
similar
plants
used
as
ground
cover,
provided
that
they
do
not
form
a
means
of
rapidly
transmitting
fire
from
the
native
growth
to
any
structure.

2. With
the
approval
of
the
fire
code
official,
the
width
of
the
fuel
modification
zone
may
be
reduced
where
ignition-resistant
construction
or
other
mitigation
measures
are
implemented
.

Fuel
Modification
Zones.

Zone
O
"Immediate
Zone"
from
O
to
5 feet.

This
zone
shall
consist
of
the
area
under
and
around
buildings
or
structures
and
measures
from
the
exterior
wall
surface
or
edge,
patio,
deck,
or
attachments
to,
and
extending
out
to
5 feet.

This
zone
shall
be
constructed
of
continuous
hardscape
or
non-combustible
materials
.

The
use
of
natural
mulch
and
other
combustible
materials
shall
be
prohibited.

Zone
1 "
Intermediate
Zone"
from
5 to
30 feet.

This
zone
shall
consist
of
25 feet
of
planting
of
low
growth,
drought
tolerant
and
fire
resistive
plant
species
from
5 to
30 feet
or
to
the
property
line,
whichever
is
closer.

Vegetation
in
this
zone
shall
be
irrigated
and
planted
in
accordance
with
the
City
of
Poway
Landscape
and
Irrigation
Design
Manual.

Zone
2 "Extended
Zone"
from
30 to
100
feet.

This
zone
shall
consist
of
70 feet
of
maintained
vegetation
from
30 to
100
feet,
or
to
the
property
line,
whichever
is
closer.

Vegetation
in
this
zone
shall
be
maintained
in
accordance
with
the
City
of
Poway
Landscape
and
Irrigation
Design
Manual.

January 17, 2023, Item #7
Figure 4907.4§. Measurements of Fuel Modification Distance Ordinance No. 859

I uomOOified I
Fuel
'
--1ooree~
Modifie;-7
100 feer---­
.. d
Horizontal plane
Unmodified
Fuel
: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... i 25 of 35
January 17, 2023, Item #7
Section
4907.4§.1
is
added
to
read:

Ordinance
No
. 859
Page
24 4907.4§.1
Fuel
Modification
of
Combustible
Vegetation
from
Sides
of
Roadways.

The
FAHJ
may
require
a property
owner
to
modify
combustible
vegetation
in
the
area
within
~
10 feet
from
each
side
of
the
driveway
or
a public
or
private
road
adjacent
to
the
property
to
establish
a
fuel
modification
zone
.

The
FAHJ
has
the
right
to
enter
private
property
to
ensure
the
fuel
modification
zone
requirements
are
met.

Exception
:

The
FAHJ
may
reduce
the
width
of
the
fuel
modification
zone
if it will
not
impair
access.

Section
4907.4§.2
is
added
to
read:
4907.4§
.2
Community
Fuel
Modification.

The
FAHJ
may
require
a
developer,
as
a
condition
of
issuing
a
certificate
of
occupancy,
to
establish
one
or
more
fuel
modification
zones
to
protect
a
new
community
by
reducing
the
fuel
loads
adjacent
to
a community
and
structures
within
it.

Section
4907.aZ
is
added
to
read:
4907.aZ
Land
Ownership
.

Once
a
fuel
modification
zone
has
been
established
under
section
4907.4§,
the
land
on
which
the
zone
is
located
shall
be
under
the
control
of
an
association
or
other
common
ownership
established
in
perpetuity,
for
the
benefit
of
the
community
to
be
protected.

Section
4907.e§.
is
added
to
read
:
4907
.e§.

Maintenance
of
Defensible
Space
.

Any
person
owning,
leasing,
controlling,
operating
or
maintaining
a
building
or
structure
required
to
establish
a
fuel
modification
zone
shall
maintain
the
defens
ible
space
. The
FAHJ
may
enter
the
property
to
determine
if the
person
responsible
is
complying
with
this
section.

The
FAHJ
may
issue
an
order
to
the
person
responsible
for
maintaining
the
defensible
space
directing
the
person
to
modify
or
remove
non-fire
resistant
vegetation
from
defensible
space
areas,
remove
leaves,
needles
and
other
dead
vegetative
material
from
the
roof
of
a
building
or
structure,
maintain
trees
as
required
or
to
take
other
action
the
FAHJ
determines
is
necessary
to
comply
.

Section
4907
.~+
is
added
to
read:
26 of
35 4907.~+
Landscape
Plans.

Landscape
plans
are
required
for
new
residential
custom
homes,
production
tract
homes,
multi-family
residential,
and
commercial
buildings.

Landscape
plans
shall
be
submitted
and
approved
by
the
Development
Services
Department
and
the
fire
code
official
prior
to
the
issuance
of
a
building
permit.

Landscape
plan
submittals
shall
follow
the
submittal
requirements
found
in
the
Landscape
and
Irrigation
Design
Manual
and
shall,
at
a
minimum,
include
a
readable
scale,
the
delineation
of
100-foot
fuel
modification
zones,
the
existing
vegetation,
all
irrigated
areas,
a
plant
legend
with
both
botanical
and
common
names,
and
identification
of
all
plant
material
symbols.

The
fire
code
official
may
expand
or
reduce
the
distance
of
the
fuel
modification
zones
based
on
project
location,
surrounding
vegetation,
and
topography
.

January 17, 2023, Item #7
Ordinance
No
. 859
Page
25 Section
4907-1Q+.1
is
added
to
read:
4907JQ+
.1
Landscape
Installation.

All
landscaping
shall
be
installed
prior
to
final
inspection
for
issuance
of
a
certificate
of
occupancy
.

15.24 .1100
Fireworks
display.

Section
5608
. 1
is
modified
to
read:
5608
.1
General.

Outdoor
fireworks
displays,
use
of
pyrotechnics
before
a
proximate
audience
and
pyrotechnic
special
effects
in
motion
picture,
television
, theatrical
and
group
entertainment
productions
shall
comply
with
California
Code
of
Regulations,
Title
19,
Chapter
6 and
Poway
Municipal
Code
. The
Fire
Chief
is
the
Issuing
Officer
for
any
fireworks
permit
required
by
this
Chapter.

The
Fire
Chief
may
delegate
the
duties
of
Issuing
Officer
at
his
or
her
discretion
.

Section
5608.1
.1
is
modified
to
read
:
5608
.1.1
Scope
.

The
possession
,
manufacture
,
sale,
storage
,
use
and
display
of
fireworks
are
prohibited
in
the
City
of
Poway
except
as
prov
ided
in
the
Poway
Municipal
Code
.

15.24 .110
Flammable
and
combustible
liquids.

Section
5704
.2.9.6.1
is
modified
to
read:
27 of
35 5704.2.9
.6.1
Location
Where
Above
Ground
Storage
Tanks
are
Prohibited
. The
limits
referred
to
in
Sections
5704
.2.9.6.1
and
5706.2.4
.4
of
the
2019
California
Fire
Code
and
the
2018
International
Fire
Code
in

1.vhich
storage
of
flammable
or
combustible
liquids
in
outside
abo
1,e
ground
tanks
is
prohibited
are
hereby
established
as
the
jurisdictional
limits
of
the
City
of
Poway.

Exceptions: 1.

VVith
the
fire
code
official's
approval
, Class
I and
II liquids
may
be
stored
above
ground
outside
of
buildings
in
specially
designed
, approved,
and
listed
containers
1Nhich
have
features
incorporated
into
their
design
1Nhich
mitigates
concerns
for
exposure
to
heat,
ignition
sources
, and
mechanical
damage
. Containers
must
be
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
their
listing,
and
provisions
must
be
made
for leak
and
spill
containment.

The
fire
code
official
may
disapprove
the
installation
of
such
containers
1,e.ihen
in
his
or
her
opinion,
their
use
presents
a
risk
to
life
or
property.

Storage
in
such
tanks
on
any
site
shall
not
exceed
550
gallons
for
Class
I or
1,100
gallons
of
Class
II
liquids.

In
no
case
shall
such
storage
be
permitted
1Nithin
100
feet
of
any residential
or
institutional
setting.

Venting
shall
meet
Fire
Code
and
Air
Pollution
Control
District
standards,
"No
Smoking
"
signs
shall
be
provided,
and
the
tank
shall
be
marked
accordingly
.

2. Crankcase
draining
may
be
stored
in
specially
constructed
above
ground
storage
tanks
, approved
by
the
fire
code
official
with
a
maximum
capacity
of
550
gallons
. Such
tanks
may
be
located
1Nithin
a
building
when
the
fire
code
official
deems
appropriate,
and
January 17, 2023, Item #7
Ordinance
No
. 859
Page
26 the
container
must
be
a
specially
designed,
approved,
and
listed
container
which
has
features
incorporated
into
its
design
which
mitigate
concerns
for
exposure
to
heat,
ignition
sources,
and
mechanical
damage.

Containers
must
be
installed
and
used
in
accordance
1Nith
their
listing,
and
provisions
must
be
made
for
leak
and
spill
containment.

In
no
case
shall
such
storage
be
permitted
in
residential
or
institutional
property.

3. With
the
fire
code
official's
approval,
temporary
storage
of
a
maximum
of
10,000
gallons
of
Class
II
liquids
may
be
permitted
for
a
period
not
to
exceed
90 days
at
remote
construction
sites
and
earth
moving
projects
consistent
with
Sections
5704
and
5706.

The
follQl.~,iing
criteria
shall
be
applied
in
areas
within
the
South
Poway
Business
Park,
1Nhich
are
designated
commercial
, light
industrial,
or
industrial
park.

With
the
fire
code
official's
approval,
Class
I and
II
liquids
may
be
stored
above
ground
outside
of
buildings
in
specially
designed,
approved,
and
listed
containers
which
have
features
incorporated
into
their
design
which
mitigate
concerns
for
exposure
to
heat
(two
hour
fire
resistance),
ignition
sources,
and
mechanical
damage.

Containers
must
be
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
their
listing,
and
provisions
must
be
made
for
leak
and
spill
containment.

Storage
in
such
tanks
on
any
site
shall
not
exceed
5,000
gallons
for
Class
I or
10 ,000
gallons
for
Class
11 liquids.

The
fire
code
official
may
disapprove
the
installation
of
such
containers
when,
in
the
fire
code
official's
opinion,
their
use
presents
a
risk
to
life
or
property
.

In
no
case
shall
such
storage
be
permitted
on
residential
or
institutional
property.

A
permit
shall
be
obtained
from
the
Fire
Department
follo•,a.iing
the
approval
of
submitted
plans
prior
to
installation.

Tanks
shall
be
required
to
be
secured
by
fencing
and
to
have
appropriate
signage.

Temporary
above
ground
tanks
for
storage
of
Class
I liquids
of
a
maximum
capacity
of
550
gallons
or
Class
II
tanks
with
a
maximum
capacity
of
10,000
gallons
may
be
installed
for
a
maximum
of
90 days
under
specific
restrictions
and
safeguards,
on
remote,
isolated,
secured
construction
sites,
earth
moving
projects,
gravel
pits,
or
borrow
pits
when
approved
by
the
fire
code
official.

Section
5705.2.4
is
modified
to
read:
5705.2.4
Transferring
Class
I, II
or
Ill
liquids.

Class
I or
II
liquids
or
Class
Ill
liquids
that
are
heated
up
to
or
above
their
flash
points
shall
be
transferred
by
one
of
the
following
methods: 1.

From
safety
cans
complying
with
UL

30. 2.

Through
an
approved
closed
piping
system.

3. From
containers
or
tanks
by
an
approved
pump
taking
suction
through
an
opening
in
the top
of
the
container
or
tank.

4. Approved
engineered
liquid
transfer
system.

Exception:

Liquids
in
containers
not
exceeding
a

5.3 gallon
(20
L)
capacity.

Section
5706
.2.4
.4
is
modified
to
read:
5706.2.4.4
Locations
where
above
ground
tanks
are
prohibited
. The
geographic
limits
in
which
the
storage
of
Class
I and
Class
II
liquids
in
above
ground
tanks
is
prohibited
in
residential
areas
is
hereby
established
as
jurisdiction
limits
of
the
City
of
Poway.

Section
5706
.2.5.2.1
is
added
to
read
:
5706.2.5
.2.1
Limitations
on
tanks
for
gravity
discharge.

Gravity
dispensing
of
Class
I or
28 of
35 January 17, 2023, Item #7
Ordinance No. 859

II liquids or Class Ill liquids that are heated up to or above their flash points is prohibited.

Dispensing devices for flammable and combustible liquids shall be of an approved type.

Approved pumps taking suction from the top of the tank shall be used. Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be dispensed by a device that operates through pressure Y.'ithin a storage tank. Air or oxygen shall not be used to pressurize an aboveground tank.

Section 5706.2.8.2 is added to read:
5706.2.8.2. Tank vehicle as a substitute for permanent tank prohibited. The use of a tank vehicle in a stationary manner as a substitute for an approved above ground or below ground fuel tank is prohibited.

Section 5806.2 is modified to read:
5806.2 Limitations. The geographic limit in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited is hereby established as jurisdiction limits of the City of Poway.

15.24 .120 Liquefied petroleum gases.

Section 6104 .2 is modified to read:
6104 .2 Maximum Capacity VVithin Established Limits. The geographic limits in 1Nhich the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited for the protection of heavily populated and congested areas is hereby established as jurisdiction limits of the City of Poway except for areas specifically zoned by the City for such uses.

Section 6107.5 is added to read:
6107.5 Securing Tanks to Ground (Liquefied Petroleum Gases). Tanks shall be secured to prevent the tank from rolling or moving 1Nhen required by the FAHJ.

15.24.1.f.J0 Chapter 80 Referenced Standards.

The following referenced standard of the California Fire Code is modified to read:

NFPA 13D is modified to read:

Section 7.1.5 is added to read:
29 of35

7.1.5 Pressure-regulating valve. When available system water pressure exceeds 150 pounds per square inch (psi}, a listed/approved pressure-regulating valve shall be installed at the system riser. Such valves shall be adjusted to restrict the outlet pressure to a maximum of 150 psi gauge (psigl at any flow or no flow. When such valves are installed submittal documents must include manufacturer information sheets along with charts showing the dimensions (size) and flow characteristics inlet and outlet pressures at various flows for the type of valve being installed, and the valve shall be included in the design calculations.

Exception: At the discretion of the FAHJ the contractor may install a listed/approved pressure relief valve, piped to the system main drain, set to relieve January 17, 2023, Item #7
Ordinance No. 859

the pressure at 175 psig, provided the available supply pressure does not mcceed 175 psig.

Section 7.2.5 is modified to read:

7.2.5 Inspector Test. Each sprinkler system shall have a 1/2" or larger test connection with a threaded keyless valve. The valve shall be remote to the riser, located on the building exterior about five 5 feet above final grade and shall be remote from the riser. It shall be labeled with a permanent plate with minimum 1/4" lettering, contrasting with background, and stating: "INSPECTOR TEST". (Pre-assembled riser assemblies with a built-in Drain/Test valve shall not be accepted for inspector test valve unless approved by the FAHJ.) Exception: Automatic fire sprinkler systems for manufactured homes installed at the factory may have the inspectors test valve located at the location as designed at the factory.

Section 7.3._1.J is added to read:

7.3._1.J Pressure gauge. A listed 300 psi pressure gauge shall be permanently installed at the riser.

Section 7.6 is modified to read:

7.6 Alarms. A water flow switch shall be provided and located on the sprinkler riser above the check valve and main drain 3nd shall actuate an audible fire alarm s¼gn-al-bell within 90 seconds. The 1Nater flow switch shall be a retarding type with a delay between 15 60 seconds before activation of the signal bell. The fire alarm bell shall have a minimum diameter of 8 inches and be mounted on the exterior in the vicinity of the master bedroom. The alarm bell shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms with intervening doors closed.

Section 8.3.4 is modified to read:

8.3.4. Sprinklers shall not be required in garages, open attached porches, and balconies, carports, and similar structuresmay be omitted from carports and open attached porches 111hen less than 4 feet in depth. However, attached and/or detached habitable garages shall be protected with quick response intermediate temperature rated sprinklerswith not more than 150 sq. ft. head spacing. Sprinkler heads in garages shall be protected against mechanical damage by approved guards, unless recessed heads are provided. Garage doors may be disregarded in the layout of the fire sprinkler system.

Section 8.3.5.1.1 is modified to read:

8.3.5.1.1. Where tAe-fuel-fired FAU equipment is located above all of the occupied areas of the dwelling unit, at least one quick-response intermediate temperature sprinkler shall be installed above the equipment.

Section 10.2.4 .1 is added to read:
30 of 35
January 17, 2023, Item #7
Ordinance
No
. 859
Page
29 10
.2.4
.1
3 Head
Calculation
. When
design
conditions
exceed
the
allowances
of
Section

10.2,
a
three
sprinkler
head
calculation
may
be
required
by
the
FAHJ
.

Section
11 .2.1.1
is
modified
to
read
:

11.2.1 .1
Hydrostatic
Tests
. Where
a
fire
department
connection
is
not
provided
,
tAe
s§ystem
shall
be
hydrostatically
tested
at
200
ps
i for
2 hours
.
15 .24.1J40
Appendix
B, fire-flow
requirements
for
buildings.

Section
8103.3
is
mod
ified
to
read:
8103.3
Areas
Without
Water
Supply
Systems
. For
information
regarding
water
supplies
for
firefighting
purposes
in
rural
areas
and
suburban
areas
in
which
adequate
and
reliable
water
supplies
do
not
exist,
the
fire
code
official
is
authorized
to
utilize
provisions
in
NFPA
1142
, or
the
standard
published
by
the
Insurance
Serv
ices
Office
document
entitled
Guide
for
Determination
of
Required
Fire
Flow
.

15.24 .11:50
Conflict.

All
other
ordinances
or
parts
of
ordinances
in
conflict
herewith
are
hereby
repealed
. Wherever
a
conflict
exists
in
this
chapter,
the
more
restrict
ive
requirement
shall
apply
.

SECTION
6: This
Ordinance
shall
be
codified.

SECTION
7: Severability.

If
any
section,
subsection,
subdivision,
paragraph,
sentence
,
clause
or
phrase
of
this
ordinance
or
its
applicat
ion
to
any
person
or
circumstance,
is
for
any
reason
held
to
be
invalid
or
unenforceable
by
a
court
of
competent
jurisdiction,
such
invalidity
or
unenforceability
shall
not
affect
the
validity
or
enforceability
of
the
remaining
sections,
subsections,
subdivisions,
paragraphs
, sentences,
clauses
or
phrases
of
this
ordinance
, or
its
application
to
any
other
person
or
circumstance.

The
City
Council
declares
that
it
would
have
adopted
each
section
, subsection,
subdivision
, paragraph,
sentence,
clause,
or
phrase
hereof,
irrespective
of
the
fact
of
any
one
or
more
sections
, subsections,
subdivisions,
paragraphs
,
sentences,
clauses
, or
phrases
hereof
be
declared
invalid
or
unenforceable
.

EFFECTIVE
DATE
: This
Ordinance
shall
take
effect
and
be
in
force
thirty
(30)
days
after
its
adoption.

CERTIFICATION/PUBLICATION:

The
City
Clerk
shall
certify
the
adoption
of
this
Ordinance
and
cause
it
or
a
summary
of
it, to
be
published
with
the
names
of
the
City
Council
members
voting
for
and
against
the
same
in
the
Poway
News
Chieftain,
a
newspaper
of
general
circulation
in
the
City
of
Poway
within
fifteen
(15)
days
after
its
adoption
and
shall
post
a
certified
copy
of
this
Ordinance
in
the
Office
of
the
City
Clerk
in
accordance
with
Government
Code
§
36933. 31
of
35 January 17, 2023, Item #7
Ordinance
No
. 859
Page
30 INTRODUCED
AND
FIRST
READ
at
a
Regular
Meeting
of
the
City
Council
of
the
City
of
Poway,
California,
held
the
6th
day
of
December
, 2022,
and
thereafter
PASSED
AND