Ordinance 2002-27ORDINANCE NO. 2002 - 27
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE,
VOLUMES 1 AND 2, WITH AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA CODE
OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, PART 9, AND AMENDING SECTION 10.1
OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE.
WHEREAS, Section 10.9 of the Gilroy City Code provides that the latest edition of the
Uniform Fire Code shall be submitted to the City Council for adoption subject to local
modifications and changes; and
WHEREAS, the latest edition of the Uniform Fire Code is the 2000 Uniform Fire Code
with amendments adopted by the State of California as the 2001 California Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, California has adopted the 2000 Uniform Fire Code with amendments as
part of the California Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code section 17958 authorizes a city or county
to make changes in provisions published in the California Building Standards Code or other
regulations, but specifies that if a city or county does not amend, add, or repeal ordinances or
regulations to impose those requirements or make changes or modifications in those
requirements upon express findings, the provisions published in the California Building
Standards Code or other promulgated regulations shall be applicable to the city or county and
shall become effective 180 days after publication, which date of effectiveness is November 1,
2002; and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code section 17958.5 authorizes a city or county
to make changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions of the
California Building Standards Code and other adopted regulations if the city or county
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determines that the changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code section 13143.5 authorizes a city or
county, by ordinance, to make changes or modifications that are more stringent than the
requirements published in the California Building Standards Code relating to fire and panic
safety and certain other regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Silicon Valley area, which includes this City, is within a very active
seismic area and local soil conditions can be highly expansive and are prone to shrink and swell
during seasonal drying and wetting; and
WHEREAS, portions of the City are in hillside areas that are hazardous fire areas that
have only limited fire suppression forces and facilities available for the protection of life and
property; and
WHEREAS, fire protection and suppression services for multi - family dwellings and other
buildings of three stories or more than thirty feet in height are limited and therefore require
supplemental fire suppression services such as automated fire sprinkler systems; and
WHEREAS, the City has local climatic considerations including temperatures ranging
from below freezing to over one hundred degrees, local geological considerations including the
presence of seismic activity and expansive clay soils, and local topographical considerations
including extensive hillside construction that is prone to erosion; and
WHEREAS, the City has participated in a County -wide effort over many months to make
uniform amendments to the 2001 California Fire Code throughout the cities in the county that
share similar local climatic, geological and topographical considerations; and
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WHEREAS, the City Fire Chief and staff recommend that some local amendments to the
2001 California Fire Code are necessary as are set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held prior to the adoption of this 2001
California Fire Code and amendments thereto by the City Council on October 7, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed all of the written materials and considered all
of the oral testimony presented to it on this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the City of Gilroy Fire Code.
SECTION II
The City of Gilroy does adopt that portion of the Uniform Fire Code, 2000 Edition,
volumes 1 and 2, including Appendix Chapters I -C, II -A, II -B, II -H, II -I, III -A, III-C, III -D, IV -A,
IV -B, V -A, Appendix VI -A, Appendix VI -J, and Appendix VII, which is not included in the
California Fire Code, 2001 Edition, together with the California Fire Code 2001 Edition and
Errata with modifications, additions and changes recommended by the Fire Chief as set forth in
Section III of this Ordinance.
SECTION III
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC, SECTION NO. 103.1.4 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
103.1.4.1 The Building Board of Appeals appointed by the City shall act as the
Building Board of Appeals for this code.
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AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 103.2.2.1 TO READ:
103.2.2.1 General. A fire prevention bureau established within the Building, Life and
Environmental Safety Division, of the Community Development Department, and under the
direction of the Fire Chief shall consist of the Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal, and
other personnel assigned thereto by the Fire Chief. The function of this bureau shall be to
assist the Fire Chief in the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
The Fire Prevention Bureau shall also provide development review.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 204 — C Definition of Chief of Fire
Prevention Bureau TO READ:
CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION shall mean the Fire Chief.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 209 — R, BY ADDING NEW
DEFINITIONS TO READ:
REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT shall consist of all portions of a system that contain
refrigerant, high and low pressure.
WORKSTATION is a defined space or independent principal piece of equipment
using hazardous materials where a specific function, laboratory procedure or
research activity occurs. Approved or listed hazardous materials storage cabinets,
flammable liquid storage cabinets or gas cabinets serving a workstation are
included as part of the workstation. A workstation is allowed to contain
ventilation equipment, fire protection devices, electrical devices, and other
processing and scientific equipment.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 902.5 BY ADDING A NEW SECTION
TO READ:
902.5 Access Control Devices. When access control devices including bars, grates,
gates, electric or magnetic locks or similar devices which would inhibit rapid fire
department emergency access to the building are installed, such devices shall be approved
by the chief. All access control devices shall be provided with an approved means for
deactivation or unlocking by the fire department. Access control devices shall also
comply with Article 12 for exiting.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 1003.1.2 TO READ:
1003.1.2 Standards. Fire - extinguishing systems shall comply with the Building Code
and Fire Code Standards.(See UBC Standard 9 -1.)
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 1003.1 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
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1003.1.3 Monitoring of Other Approved Fire Extinguishing Systems. When a fire
alarm system or fire sprinkler monitoring system is installed in a building, the system
shall monitor all fire extinguishing systems including, but not limited to, commercial
kitchen extinguishing systems, clean agent systems, CO2 systems, dry chemical and foam
systems. Activation of the fire extinguishing system shall send an alarm signal and
initiate the alarm signaling devices.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 1003.2.10 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
Section 1003.2.10 In addition to the requirements of this code, an automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed as follows:
Any building or group of buildings where in the judgment of the
Fire Chief due to size, height, type of construction, location on
property, contents of occupancy classification or change in use
which would exceed or severely tax the capabilities of the local
Fire Department to perform a reasonable level of rescue and fire
suppression.
In all occupancies, regardless of area or occupancy separation
walls, for any new building 3,000 square feet or greater. Such
buildings shall include, but are not limited to:
a) All buildings three stories or thirty feet in height; or,
b) Buildings where limited access for fire apparatus does not permit
mobile unit operations of ladder companies to within fifteen (15)
feet of openings in stories as required by the Uniform Building Code; or,
C) Buildings where limited access for fire apparatus does not permit mobile
use of pump and hose companies to reach all sides of the building without
laying more than 150 feet of fire hose.
d) If a fire sprinkler system is not required for purposes other than this
section, substitution provided for in the Uniform Building Code may be
permitted.
e) Additions to existing buildings: this section shall apply to all existing
buildings.
1. If the entire building area, including the addition exceeds the area
permitted by the current Uniform Building Code or this section,
then the entire building shall be sprinklered.
EXCEPTION: One time additions of less than 1000 square feet
need not be sprinklered unless otherwise required.
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2. In buildings protected by an automatic sprinkler system, additions,
regardless of size, shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler
system.
f) Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in all R -1 and R -3
buildings over five thousand (5,000) square feet in area or construction in
an RH (Residential Hillside) zone.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC TABLE 1004 -A TO READ:
ADD NEW FOOTNOTE 8 TO TABLE 1004 -A:
8 The chief may require the installation of Class I or H standpipes when the size or
configuration of the building would not allow for the advancement of fire hose lines from
the exterior of the building. The location of the Class I standpipes shall be approved by the
chief and need not comply with Section 1004.3. The locations of Class H standpipes shall
comply with Section 1004.4.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 1007.3.3.6.1 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
1006.3.3.6.1.1 Monitoring of Fire Extinguishing Systems. When a fire alarm system is
installed in a building, the system shall monitor all fire extinguishing systems including
commercial kitchen extinguishing systems. Activation of the fire extinguishing system shall
send an alarm signal and initiate the alarm signaling devices.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 1107.3 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
1107.3 Immersion Heaters. All electrical immersion heaters used in dip tanks, sinks,
vats and similar operations shall be provided with approved over - temperature controls
and low liquid level electrical disconnects. Manual reset of required protection devices
shall be provided.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 1109.3.1 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
1109.3.1 Portable Fueled Open -Flame Heating Appliances. Portable fueled open -
flame heating devices when used in buildings shall be approved for use by the Chief.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 1303.4.4 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
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1303.4.4 Cabinets. In large commercial, industrial or residential complexes the Chief
may require the Emergency Plan and the HMBP to be in KNOX locked cabinets at an
approved Location.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 5101.1 TO READ:
5101.1.1 General. Semiconductor fabrication facilities and comparable manufacturing,
research and development areas classified as Group H Occupancies shall be in accordance
with Article 51 and the Building Code.
The use, storage and handling of hazardous materials in semiconductor fabrication
facilities and comparable manufacturing, research and development areas classified as
Group H Occupancies shall be in accordance with Article 51, other applicable provisions
of this code and the Building Code.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 5202.3.7.1 TO READ:
5202.3.7.1 Size. Primary tanks of protected aboveground tanks shall not exceed a 2,000
gallon individual or 6,000 gallon aggregate capacity. Tank installations having the
maximum allowable aggregate capacity shall be separated from other installations by not
less than 100 feet (30480 m).
The Chief may, by special application, consider the granting of larger individual and
aggregate capacities.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 6301 TO READ:
6301 Scope. Refrigeration unit and system installations having a
refrigerant circuit containing more than 220 pounds (100kg) of Group Al
or 30 pounds (13.6kg) of any other group refrigerant shall be in accordance
with Article 63 and the Mechanical Code. See Appendix VI — J for
refrigerant group descriptions. See also Sections 8001.1.2, 8001.16.7 and
8002.
EXCEPTION: The Chief is authorized to exempt temporary or portable
installations.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 6303 TO READ:
SECTION 6303 — DEFINITIONS
For definitions of IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH (IDLH),
LOWER FLAMMABILITY LIlVIIT (LFL) PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL)
AND REFRIGERANT AND REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, see Article 2. For refrigerant
groups, see appendix VI — J.
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AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 6404 TO READ:
6404.6 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the Mechanical
Code and the following:
1. The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of
hydrogen to 1.0 percent of the total volume of the room in accordance with
nationally recognized standards, or
2. Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per
minute per square foot (5.1 cubic meter per second per square meter) of floor area
of the room.
3. Failure of the ventilation system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal
to a constantly attended station or automatically disengage the charging system.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 7902.2.2.1 TO READ:
7902.2.2.1.1. Locations where aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within
the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited.
Limits Defined. For the purposes of Section 7902.2.2.1, the storage of flammable and
combustible liquids for dispensing purposes in above ground tanks and protected above
ground storage tanks is prohibited in the following areas:
1.
RH
Residential Hillside
2.
R1
Single Family Dwellings
3.
R2
Two Family Residential
4.
R3
Medium Density Residential
5.
R4
High Density Residential
6.
PO
Professional Office
7.
C1
Neighborhood Commercial
8.
C2
Central District Commercial
9.
C3
Shopping Center Commercial
EXCEPTIONS: When approved by the Fire Chief the following exceptions may be
allowed:
1. Double wall steel aboveground tanks used for the storage of Class H liquids including
integral diesel fuel storage tanks for generators or fire pumps, which are listed and limited
to capacity of 660 gallons. Tanks shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from any
building and property line which is or can be built upon unless protected by an unpierced
two (2) hour fire resistive wall extending not less than 30 inches above and to the sides of
the storage area.
2. Protected aboveground storage tanks storing diesel fuel that is used to power
generators or fire pumps shall not exceed 2,000 gallons individual capacity and 6,000
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gallons aggregate capacity. Tanks with capacities of 661 -2,000 gallons shall be located a
minimum of ten (10) feet from any building and fifteen (15) feet from a property line
which is or can be built upon unless protected by an unpierced two (2) hour fire resistive
wall extending not less than 30 inches above and to the sides of the storage area.
3. Protected aboveground storage tanks for Motor Vehicle Fueling used at public
emergency services facilities, and installed in conformance with Article 52 as amended.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 7901.14 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
7901.14 Monitoring. Monitoring of flammable and combustible liquid
storage /use systems shall be provided on a regular or continuous basis.
The monitoring system and its frequency shall be included in the
Hazardous Materials Business Plan if otherwise required or shall be in
writing for approval by the chief. Monitoring methods may include but are
not limited to the following;
1. Visual inspection, no less than monthly.
2. Continuous leak detection and alarm system.
3. Any system which will provide continuous, reliable monitoring of the
primary container(s) capable of alerting occupants to an alarm or trouble
condition; all systems are subject to approval by the Fire Chief.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO.7901.15 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
7901.15 Secondary Containment Requirements. A containment system shall be
required for all flammable and combustible liquids. Construction shall be substantial,
capable of safely and securely containing a sudden release without discharge. Design
criteria shall be performance oriented and constructed of compatible materials to resist
degradation and provide structural and functional integrity for a period of time reasonably
necessary to ensure detection, mitigation, and repair of the primary system.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 8001.11.10 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
8001.11.10 Monitoring. Monitoring of storage /use systems of liquid and solid hazardous
materials shall be provided on a regular or continuous basis. The monitoring system and
its frequency shall be included in the Business Plan if not otherwise required or shall be
in writing for approval by the Chief. Monitoring methods may include but are not limited
to the following:
1. Visual inspection, no less than monthly.
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2. Continuous leak detection and alarm system.
3. Any system which will provide continuous, reliable monitoring of the primary
container(s) capable of alerting occupants to an alarm or trouble condition; all
systems are subject to approval by the Fire Chief.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 8001.11.11 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
8001.11.11 Secondary Containment Requirements. A containment system shall be
required for all hazardous materials which are liquids at normal temperature and pressure
(NTP). Construction shall be substantial, capable of safely and securely containing a
sudden release without discharge. Design criteria shall be performance oriented and
constructed of compatible materials to resist degradation, and provide structural and
functional integrity for a period of time reasonably necessary to ensure detection,
mitigation, and repair of the primary system. The chief may require outside containment
areas to be covered with a roof or canopy for protection from the environment.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 8001.7.1 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
8001.7.1 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS. Product conveying ducts for venting
hazardous materials operations shall be labeled with the hazard class of the
material being vented and the direction of flow.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 8001.17.1 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
8001.17.1 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR WORKSTATIONS. When
the building is protected by an automatic fire protection system, an approved fire
protection system shall be provided for all workstations where hazardous
materials are dispensed, stored or used. An automatic fire sprinkler head shall be
installed within each branch exhaust connection or within individual plenums of
workstations of combustible construction. The automatic fire sprinkler system
head in the exhaust connection or plenum shall be located not more than 2 feet
(6 10 mm) from the point of the duct connection or the connection to the plenum.
When necessary to prevent corrosion, the automatic fire sprinkler head and
connecting piping in the duct shall be coated with approved or listed corrosion -
resistant materials. The automatic fire sprinkler system head shall be accessible
for periodic inspection.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Approved alternate automatic fire - extinguishing systems are allowed.
Activation of such systems shall deactivate the related processing equipment.
2. Process equipment which operates at temperatures exceeding 932 degrees Fahrenheit
(500 degrees C) and which is provided with automatic shutdown capabilities for hazardous
materials.
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3.Exhaust ducts 10 inches (254 mm) or less in diameter from flammable gas storage
cabinets that are part of a workstation.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 8003.3.1.3.5.1 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
8003.3.1.3.5.1 General. Treatment systems shall be utilized to handle the accidental
release of gas. Treatment systems shall be utilized to process all exhaust ventilation to be
discharged from gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms.
AMEND 2000 UFC with 2001 CFC SECTION NO. 8204.2.1 BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO READ:
8204.2.1. Limits Defined. In addition to the allowable capacity stated in Section 8204.2, LP
Gas installations shall not be allowed in the following areas.
1.
RH
Residential Hillside
2.
R1
Single Family Dwelling
3.
R2
Two Family Residential
4.
R3
Medium Density Residential
5.
R4
High Density Residential
6.
PO
Professional Office
7.
Cl
Neighborhood Commercial
8.
C2
Central District Commercial
9.
C3
Shopping Center Commercial
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Containers used for torches and similar uses.
2. Portable containers in barbecues, camp stoves, recreation vehicles and similar uses.
3. Motor vehicle fuel tanks.
The 2000 EDITION UNIFORM FIRE CODE VOLUME 1 APPENDIX CHAPTERS TO
BE ADOPTED.
ADOPT APPENDICES:
APPENDIX I -C STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION
APPENDIX II-A SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS AREAS
APPENDIX II -B PROTECTION OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUID TANKS IN LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO FLOODING
APPENDIX II -D RIFLE RANGES
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APPENDIX II-H SITE ASSESSMENTS FOR DETERMINING POTENTIAL FIRE
AND EXPLOSION RISKS FROM UNDERGROUND
FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID TANK LEAKS
APPENDIX II -I OZONE GAS GENERATING EQUIPMENT
APPENDIX III -A FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
APPENDIX III -D
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS GUIDELINES
APPENDIX IV -A
INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH
APPENDIX IV -B
CHRISTMAS TREES
APPENDIX V -A
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF GOOD
PRACTICE
APPENDIX VI -A
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLASSIFICATIONS
APPENDIX VI -J
REFRIGERANT GROUPS AND PROPERTIES
AMEND 2000 UFC APPENDICES BY ADDING A NEW APPENDIX VII TO READ:
APPENDIX VII. LIFE - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW HIGH RISE
BUILDINGS
General. Buildings having floors located more than 50 feet above the lowest floor level
having building access will comply with all requirements contained in Part 2, Title 24, California
Code of Regulations, Chapters 2 -18 for high rise buildings. This requirement shall apply to all
new buildings of any construction or any occupancy classification used for human occupancy.
SECTION IV
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5, the City
Council of the City of Gilroy finds that each of the modifications, additions and changes to the
aforementioned California Fire Code set forth in Section III of this Ordinance are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions, or to impose proper
more stringent standards for fire and panic safety. Specifically, the City Council finds:
(1) Climatic Findings. The precipitation averages 13.86 inches per year. Approximately
90% of the precipitation falls during the months of November through April, and 10%
from May through October. Relative humidity drops to 20 or lower during the dry
months (summer). Temperatures have been recorded as high as 108 degrees Fahrenheit.
This area has been subject to drought. It is anticipated that drought conditions will
continue to occur in the future. Such conditions allow natural vegetation and outdoor
combustible materials to be in a dry state for a large portion of the year, making them
more susceptible to ignition and rapid burning. These conditions combined create high
fire danger during the summer and fall months.
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(2) Geological Findings. The region is located in an area of high seismic activities as
indicated by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities have indicated the lack of adequate design and
detailing as a contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life- safety
of building occupants. This is especially critical in the facilities housing hazardous
materials or occupancies requiring safe and quick evacuation in order to get to a safe
location. Early warning of fire, early fire suppression and control of spread are important.
(3) Topographical Findings. A major rail corridor through the central portion of town
divides the City. There are no overpasses available within the City boundaries. This can
impair response and can serve to isolate the City's Fire Response capability. A major
highway also divides the City. There are portions of the City where there is only one
overpass to access a substantial geographical area. There are no alternate routes within
City boundaries; and
The highway is also part of a major truck transportation route. If an accident, or
earthquake makes the overpass uncrossable this will isolate the area and impact response
times; and
The City has a substantial industrial area within a flood plain. Flooding in the
area would isolate the area from the City's Fire Response capability; and
The City has areas that are within hillside and open spaces defined as State
Response Areas. The grade and narrow and/or lack of roadways impair the Fire Response
to these areas. The presence of large areas of natural vegetation that is dry and highly
ignitable during the dry and hot summer and fall months can create increase fire
responses and impair fire response to other incidents. Water flow in the hillside areas is
impacted as fire flows fall below 1500 gpm; and
The City is a great distance from any large metropolitan area. Response times
from the nearest metropolitan fire department is a minimum of half an hour and during
traffic periods in excess of 45 minutes. This serves to further isolate the City and impair
Fire Response as there are fewer fire responders in the immediate area. Information on
the nature of an incident in a timely manner is of greater importance than in a
metropolitan area where a first alarm sends more personnel than the entire on -duty
staffing of the Gilroy Fire Department. Measures which provide early fire detection,
suppression and prevention of fire spread are warranted based on these findings.
(4) Fire and Panic Safety Findings. Hazardous Materials use, handling and storage
present unique emergency response requirements. The Gilroy Fire Department does not
have its own hazardous materials team and the nearest mutual aid team is in excess of 45
minutes response time; and
The City of Gilroy relies solely on ground water for water supply and much of the
area of Gilroy is in a recharge area. Hazardous Materials Spills can threaten that supply
and additional measures are needed to ensure that these materials do not threaten that
supply; and
Because Gilroy is remote from the main metropolitan areas, there are fewer
ambulance and hospital services available to provide for large numbers of persons with
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injuries. Hazardous Materials and other intensive industrial uses place a competing
burden on the delivery of fire services. Hazardous Material and/or facilities using, storing
hazardous materials require additional controls to ensure that such hazards can be
controlled.
A copy of these findings shall be filed with the California Building Standards Commission. Also
filed with a copy of these findings shall be Attachment A hereto, entitled "Additional Reasons
for Local Modifications and Changes," which is hereby incorporated by reference, in which
Attachment each modification or change is expressly marked and identified as to which
modification or change each finding refers, and in which are specified other conditions and
reasons rendering the above modifications or changes reasonably necessary.
read:
SECTION V
Section 10.9 of Article H of Chapter 10 of the Gilroy City Code is hereby amended to
Sec. 10.9 Uniform Fire Code Adopted.
There is hereby adopted by the City Council for the purpose of prescribing
regulations and governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or
explosion, and providing penalties for the violation thereof that certain code
known as the Uniform Fire Code to apply in the City of Gilroy.
The latest edition of the above code, together with any changes or
modifications that are more stringent than the requirements published in the
California Building Standards Code relating to fire and panic safety and other
regulations shall be submitted to the City Council from time to time for approval
by the Council by ordinance. A copy of the ordinance shall be kept on file in the
office of the fire chief for public review.
SECTION VI
The City Council hereby directs staff to include in the record any and all documents
setting forth facts and findings for adoption of the Uniform Codes and amendments and
appendices thereto.
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SECTION VII
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Gilroy hereby declares that it would
have passed and adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase
hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or
phrases may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VIII
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage and
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY this 21sT
day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCII.MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
ATTE
Rhonda Pellin, City Clerk
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AREI-LANO, DH -LON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, and SPRINGER
NONE
VELASCO
APPROVED:
Thomas W. Springer, ayor
Ordinance No. 2002 -27
I, RHONDA PELLIN, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached
Ordinance No. 2002 -27 is an original ordinance, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy
at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 21 st day of October, 2002, at which meeting a
quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Sea] of
the City of Gilroy this 5th day of November, 2002.
City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
(Seal)