Resolution 1990-28
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-28
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTION
UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1988 EDITION, WITH MODIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, section 10.9 of the Gilroy City Code provides
that the latest edition of the Uniform Fire Code shall be
submitted to the Council to become effective within the City
upon approval by resolution, subject to possible modifications
and amendments; and
WHEREAS, the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code has
been submitted and recommended by the Fire Chief for Council
approval, with modifications and amendments.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City
of Gilroy that the Uniform Fire Code, including Appendices:
I-C - Stairway Identification, II-A - Suppression Control of
Hazardous Fire Areas, II-B - Protection of Flammable or
Combustible Liquids~ in Tanks in Locations that May be Flooded,
II-D - Rifle Ranges, II-E - Hazardous Materials Management Plan
and Hazardous Ma~erials Inventory Statements, III-A - Fire-flow
Requirements for Buildings, III-B - Fire Hydrant Location and
Distribution, III-C - Testing Fire-extinguishing Systems,
Standpipes and Combination Systems, III-D - Basement Pipe
Inlets, IV-A - Interior Floor Finish, V-A - Nationally
Recognized Standards of Good Practice, VI-A - Hazardous
Materials Classification, VI-B - Emergency Relief Venting for
Fire Exposure for Aboveground Tanks, VI-C - Model citation
Program, VI-D - Reference Tables from the Uniform Building Code,
VI-E - unit Conversion Tables and VII - High-Rise Buildings, and
any fees or charges set forth therein is adopted and shall apply
within the City of Gilroy with the following modifications.
AMEND TO READ:
section 1.103(c) conflicting Provisions.
Where, in any specific case, different
sections of this code specify different
materials, methods of construction or other
requirements, the most restrictive shall
govern. Where there is a conflict between a
general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall be
applicable.
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AMEND TO READ:
section 2.105
ADD:
section 2.110
AMEND TO READ:
section 2.201(a)
AMEND TO READ:
section 2.303
AMEND TO READ:
section 4.102(b)
RESOLUTION NO.
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The chief and members of the fire
department shall have the powers of a
police officer in performing their duties
under this code.
New Construction or Alteration
(a) General. All construction or work for
which fire department approval is required
shall be subject to inspection by the chief
and all such construction or work shall remain
accessible and exposed for inspection purposes
until approval by the chief.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall
not be construed to be an approval of a
violation of the provisions of this code or of
other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Inspections presuming to give authority to
violate or cancel the provisions of this code
or of other ordinances of this jurisdiction
shall not be valid.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant
or contractor or both to cause the work to
remain accessible and exposed for inspection
purposes. Neither the chief nor the
jurisdiction shall be liable for expense
entailed in the removal or replacement of any
material required to allow inspection.
(b) Inspection Request. It shall be the duty
of the person doing the work for new
. construction which requires fire department
approval to notify the chief that such work is
ready for inspection. The chief may require
that every request for inspection be filed at
least one (1) working day before such
inspection is desired. Such requests may be
in writing or by telephone at the option of
the chief.
It shall be the duty of the person requesting
any required inspections to provide access at
the option of the chief.
Members of the fire department shall
inspect, as often as may be necessary, all
buildings and premises -----
The Board of Appeals, as appointed by
the city Council, for the building
department shall be the same "Board of
Appeals" for the fire department.
A permit issued under this code shall be in
effect for a period not to exceed one (1)
year from the date of issuance, but ma~ be
restricted to a lesser time. Permits lssued
under this code may be revoked for cause and
shall not be transferable. Any change in
use, occupancy, operation or ownershlp shall
require a new permit.
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AMEND TO READ:
section 4.108
ADD:
section 4.108(a)
AMEND TO READ:
section 9.110
ADD:
section 9.115
AMEND TO READ:
section 9.121
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A permit shall be obtained from the bureau
of fire prevention prior to engaging in the
following activities, operations, practices,
functions or when required by the chief:
Whenever, in this code, a permit is required
but is not listed in this Article, it shall
be treated as if listed.
"High-piled Combustible Storage" (last
sentence)
For certain special hazard commodities such as
rubber tires, plastics, some flammable
liquids, idle pallets, combustible waste
materials (general refuse), etc., the critical
pile height may be as low as 6 feet.
METAL PARTS CLEANING SOLVENT is refined
petroleum distillates for use in listed
machines or equipment. Such solvents are
classified as to a fire hazard, free to
spontaneous heating characteristics, and are
intended for use at ambient temperatures.
SERVICE STATION, AUTOMOTIVE, is that portion
of property where flammable or combustible
. liquids or gases used as motor fuels are
stored and dispensed from fixed equipment into
the fuel tanks of motor vehicles and may
include the sale and service of tires,
batteries and accessories, and minor
automotive maintenance work.
AMEND TO READ:
section 10.207(b) Where Required. Fire apparatus access roads
shall be required for every building hereafter
constructed when any portion of an exterior
wall of the first story is located more than
150 feet from fire department vehicle
access, as measured by an unobstructed route
around the exterior of the building.
ADD:
section 10.207(m) Plans. Plans for fire apparatus access
roadways shall be submitted to the fire
department for review and approval prior to
construction.
ADD:
section 10.210 Emergency Information Box.
When an occupancy contains storage of
hazardous materials that exceed the exempt
amounts listed in Article 80 of the Uniform
Fire Code, or the occupancy is required by the
chief to have available on-site prefire plans,
the chief may require an approved emergency
information box be installed at an approved
location on the premises for the storage of
such information. The emergency information
box shall be installed in an accessible
location and the enclosed information shall be
periodically updated by the occupant.
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ADD:
section 10.211
When deemed necessary to provide for the
protection of life or property, the chief
may require the owner or operator of any
occupancy regulated by this code to develop,
implement and maintain a prefire and
emergency plan.
ADD:
section 10.212
Fire Drills in Educational Occupancies.
Fire drills in Group E Occupancies shall be
conducted in accordance with the following
provisions.
1. Fire drills shall be conducted at least
one each month of operation.
EXCEPTION: During severe weather, fire drills
are allowed to be postponed when approved by
the chief.
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A record of all required fire drills shall
be kept by the person in charge of the
occupancy and forwarded to the chief on an
annual basis. Records of fire drills
shall include the time and date of each
drill held, the name of the person
conducting such drill and the time
required to vacate the building.
Fire drills shall include complete
evacuation of all persons from the
building or portion thereof used for
educational purposes.
When required by the chief, the fire
department shall be notified prior to each
drill.
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Each fire drill shall be initiated by
activation of the fire alarm system.
AMEND TO READ:
section 10.301(b) special Hazards. In occupancies of an
especially hazardous nature or where hazards
exist in addition to the normal hazard of the
occupancy, or where access for fire apparatus
is unduly difficult, additional safeguards may
be required consisting of additional fire
appliance units, more than one t~pe of
appliance, or special systems sUltable for the
protection of the hazard involved. Such
devices or appliances may consist of automatic
fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler or
water spray systems, standpipe and hose, fixed
or portable fire extinguishers, suitable fire
blankets, breathing apparatus, manual or
automatic covers, carbon dioxide, foam,
halo~enated and or dry chemical or other
speclal fire-extinguishing systems. Where
such systems are provided, the~ shall be
designed or installed or both ln accordance
with the applicable Uniform Fire Code
Standards. When the Uniform Fire Code
Standards do not apply, Standards of the
National Fire Protection Association shall be
utilized.
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AMEND TO READ:
section 10.301(e) Timing of Installation.
When fire protection facilities are to be
installed by the developer, such facilities
including all surface access roads, water
supply and fire hydrants shall be installed
prior to construction and maintained in a
serviceable condition during construction.
When alternate methods of protection, as
approved by the chief, are provided, the above
may be modified or waived.
ADD:
section 10.302(d) The owner of a fire alarm system shall
provide for the proper testing and servicing
of the fire alarm system. Testing and
servicing shall be performed by a qualified
fire alarm system technician. Testing and
servicing shall be performed no less than
annually. It is the responsibility of the
owner to provide proof of testing and
servicing to the chief upon request.
ADD:
section 10.305(e) Duct sprinklers.
Product-conveying ducts shall be sprinklered
in accordance with section 51.l06(c)2D. Refer
to Chapter 11 of the Uniform Mechanical Code
for the definition of "Product-conveying
dpct". Approved inspection ports shall be
provided for period inspection and
maintenance.
ADD:
section 10.306(i) All structures and buildings required to be
sprinklered shall be sprinklered in
accordance with the design criteria for
Ordinary Group III Construction, if the
structure or building is constructed within
the following city of Gilroy Zoning
Classifications; CM - Commercial Industrial,
M-l - Limited Industrial and M-2 - General
Industrial.
ADD:
section 10.306(j) Regardless of any other provision of this
section, all buildings three stories or
greater in height shall be protected by an
approved fire sprinkler system.
AMEND TO READ:
section 10.306(b) All Occupancies, an automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed:
ADD:
Sec. 10.306(b).5 Any building or group of buildings where in
the judgment of the fire chief, such
buildings or group of buildings due to size,
height, type of construction, location on
property, contents or occupancy
classification would exceed or severely tax
the capabilities of the local fire
department to perform a reasonable level of
rescue and fire suppression.
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Fire flow for each building will be determined
utilizing the Insurance Services Office (ISO)
basic fire flow formula.
F= (18 xC) X V A
where
F =
C =
A =
.6
.7
.8
.9
1.0
.9
1. 25
1.5
required fire flow in gallons per minute
coefficient related to type of
construction
total floor area (including basement)
type I & II fire resistive construction
type II one hour construction
type II non rated construction
type III one hour construction
type III non rated construction
type IV construction
type V one hour construction
type V non rated construction
Regardless of area or occupancy separation
walls, when more than 1500 gallons per
minute fire flow is required, the building
shall be equipped with an automatic fire
sprinkler system. Such buildings shall
include, but not be limited to:
a. all buildings more than 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 in Uniform Building Code
sections 504 and 3802; 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 other purpos~s other than
this section, the area in~reases
specified in section 506(c), the height
and story increase specified in section
507 and the fire resistive substitution
in section 508 of the Uniform Building
Code may be permitted.
e. additions to existing buildings: this
section shall apply to all additions to
existing buildings.
1. If the entire building area including
the addition exceeds the area
permitted in section 3802(a) through
3802(g) of the Uniform Fire Code, then
the entire building shall be
sprinklered; or
2. If the entire building area, including
the addition, requires an automatic
sprinkler system by this section, but
the entire building is below the area
specified in section 3802(a) through
3802(g), the addition shall be
equipped with an automatic fire
sprinkler system and be separated from
the existing building by an area
separation wall as specified in
section 505(e) of the Uniform Building
Code.
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AMEND TO READ:
section 10.307
ADD:
Sec. 10.309(a)1
ADD:
Sec. 10.309(a)2
ADD:
Sec. 10.309(a)3
AMEND TO READ:
Sec. 10.309
ADD:
section 10.402(d)
AMEND TO READ:
section 10.403
(From 11.407)
ADD:
section 10.404
(From 11.414)
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f. Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall
be installed in all R-l and R-3
buildings over five thousand (5,000)
square feet in area and all buildings
constructed in an RH (Residential
Hillside) zoning district.
sprinkler System supervision Alarms.
Automatic sprinkler systems shall be
supervised by an approved central, proprietary
or remote station service or a local alarm
which will give an audible signal at a
constantly attended location.
EXCEPTION: Fire sprinkler systems supplied by
domestic water supply.
standpipes.
Regardless of other requirements or
definitions, all standpipes systems shall be
wet.
standpipe systems shall be provided with an
approved fire department connection.
standpipe outlets shall be located not less
than two (2) feet nor more than four (4) feet
above floor or grade level.
. TABLE NO. 10.309-STANDPIPE REQUIREMENTS.
No.2. Occupancies 3 stories or more but less
than 150 ft. in height, except Group R,
Division 3.
Testing. Horizontal or vertical sliding and
rolling fire doors shall be inspected and
tested annually by the owner or his
representative to check for proper operation
and full closure. Resetting of the release
mechanism shall be done in accordance with the
manufacturer's written instructions. A
written record shall be maintained and be
available to the inspection authority.
Shaftways to be Marked.
The elimination of exterior doors or their
function must be approved by the building
official. Exterior doors which have been
rendered nonfunctional and which remain a
functional door exterior appearance shall have
a sign affixed to the exterior side of such
door stating NO ACCESS. The sign shall
consist of letters having principal stroke of
not less than 3/4 inch wide and at least 6
inches high on a contrasting background,
provided, however, this provision shall not
permit the obstruction or elimination of any
required fire department access door or exit
door.
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ADD:
section 10.405
ADD:
Section 11.416
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Access Doors and openings. For fire-fighting
purposes, there shall be readily accessible
access doors, openings or exit doors installed
in occupancies as set forth in the Uniform
Building Code. See U.B.C. Chapter 33 and
section 3802(b)1.
Security Bars In Group R occupancies
a. Prohibition. It shall be
unlawful to install or maintain security
bars on the windows of rooms used for
sleeping purposes in existing Group R
Occupancies, except as provided in the
Building Code.
b. Maintenance. When security bars are
installed in accordance with the Building
Code, such devices shall be maintained in
working order and capable of being opened
from the inside at all times.
ADD:
section 12.105(B) Gates and Barriers
AMEND TO READ:
section 14.104(c)
ADD:
Sec. 14.104(a)1
(a) General. Gates and barriers installed in
exit pathways shall meet the requirements of
this section.
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(b) Latch. Gates and barriers shall be
openable without the use of a key or any
special knowledge or effort. Gates and
. barriers in an exit shall not be locked,
chained, bolted, barred, latched or otherwise
rendered unopenable at times when the exit is
potentially necessary for egress.
(c) width. Gates and barriers installed
across an exit shall be of sufficient size as
to be capable of opening so that the clear
width of the opening is not less than the exit
width required by the Building Code.
(d) swing. Gates and barriers installed
across an exit shall swing in the direction of
exit travel when required by the Building Code
for exit doors.
Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. A manual and
automatic fire alarm system shall be installed
in apartment houses, hotels or similar use
buildings regardless of the number of units.
The fire alarm system shall be monitored at a
constantly attended location.
Required Installation.
Area separation walls, as defined by the
1988 Edition of the Uniform Building Code,
shall not be used to exempt the installation
of fire alarms.
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AMEND TO READ:
section 30.105(a) Sawmills, planing mills, and other woodworking
plants shall be equipped with a central refuse
removal system which will collect and remove
sawdust and shavings as provided. Collection
points for sawdust and shaving shall be
outside the structure or in an enclosure of
not less than two-hour fire-resistive
construction. Blower and exhaust systems
shall be installed in accordance with the
Mechanical Code.
ADD:
section 34.108
ADD:
Sec. 45.207.5
ADD:
Article 78.
ADD:
Article 78
ADD:
section 78.201
ADD:
Section 78.202
ADD:
section 78.203
Plants which store, handle or process
combustible waste material consisting
primarily of general refuse shall conform to
the provisions of Table No. 81.105.
Limited spraying (spotting or touch-up) shall
be conducted only in approved spray booths or
spraying rooms.
Division I. (after "Fireworks")
(ALL SECTIONS)
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D1.v1.sJ.on II
SPECIAL EFFECTS IN MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION,
THEATRICAL AND GROUP ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION
Scope. This article applies to the temporary
storage, use and handling of pyrotechnic
special effect materials used in motion
picture, television, theatrical and group
entertainment production. Permanent storage
of pyrotechnic special effect materials shall
be in accordance with Article 77.
Definitions
HIGH EXPLOSIVES. See Article 77.
LOW EXPLOSIVES. See Article 77.
PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIALS
(hereinafter referred to special effects) are
low explosives materials commonly used in
motion picture, television, theatrical or
group entertainment production for which a
permit from the chief is required for
purchase, use or storage.
EXCEPTION: Detonating cord.
Permits. A permit must be obtained from the
chief to:
1. Manufacture (compounding)
2. Store
3. Purchase
4. Use - A permit shall be granted only to a
competent operator approved by the chief.
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ADD:
section 78.204
ADD:
section 78.205
ADD:
section 78.206
ADD:
Section 78.207
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Classification. All special effects
materials shall be classified in accordance
with the United states Department of
Transportation regulations and procedures.
EXCEPTION: Permits may be issued for on-site
special effects that have not been classified
for storage or use.
Construction of Magazines.
Magazines used for the storage of special
effects shall be constructed in accordance
with Article 77.
storage of Common Fireworks (Class C)
Common fireworks (Class CO shall be stored in
compliance with the requirements for low
explosives. (See Article 77.)
storage of Other special Effects.
Storage of other special effects shall be
in compliance with the requirements of
Division 2 of Article 77 and the following:
Explosive materials within a magazine shall
nbt be placed directly against interior walls
and shall be stored so as not to interfere
with ventilation. To prevent contact of
stored explosive materials with walls, a
. nonsparking lattice work or other nonsparking
material may be used.
Container of explosive materials shall be
stored so that marks are visible. Stocks of
explosive materials shall be stored so they
can be easily counted and checked upon
inspection.
Except with respect of fiberboard or other
nonmetal containers, containers or explosive
materials shall not be unpacked or repacked
inside a magazine or within 50 feet of a
magazine, and shall not be unpacked or
repacked close to other explosive materials.
containers of explosive material shall be
closed while being stored.
Tools used for opening or closing containers
of explosive materials shall be of nonsparking
materials, except that metal slitters may be
used for opening fiberboard containers. A
wood wedge and a fiber, rubber or wooden
mallet shall be used for opening or closing
wood containers of explosive materials.
Metal tools other than nonsparking transfer
conveyors shall not be stored in any magazine
containing high explosives.
Special effects which are low explosives may
be stored within a Type 4 magazine.
Detonators that will not mass detonate shall
be stored in a separate magazine. High
explosives within a building shall not exceed
50 pounds of explosive materials and shall be
stored within a Type 2 magazine.
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ADD:
section 78.208
ADD:
section 78.209
ADD:
section 78.210
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storage of low-explosive special effects
within a building shall not exceed 50 pounds
of explosive materials. Such storage shall be
within a Type 2 or 4 magazine. High
explosives within a building shall not exceed
50 pounds of explosives materials and shall be
stored within a Type 2 magazine.
Special effects which are to be stored
outdoors shall be in a Type 2 or 4 magazine.
Special effects which are classified as high
explosives, including detonating cord or
detonators that will mass detonate (e.g., fuse
cap), must be stored within a Type 2 magazine.
When a Type 4 magazine is used for outdoor
storage, such outdoor storage shall be in a
constantly attended location or, if
unattended, shall have wheels removed or the
magazine immobilized by kingpin locking
devices or by other approved security
measures. When a quantity in excess of 50
pounds of explosive materials is stored
outside a building, that storage is subject to
the requirements of the American Table of
Distances for Storage of Explosives (see
Article 77, Tables Nos. 201-A and 201-C).
A Type 2 magazine does not require an
attendant.
special effects necessary for one day's work
may be kept while attended, in a Type 3
magazine.
smoking and open Flame
See Article 77.
Housekeeping
Housekeeping shall be in conformance with
Article 77.
Responsibility
The special effects operator shall obtain the
required permit or permits and be responsible
for notifying the chief prior to using the
special effects. He shall have the authority
and responsibility for the storage, use and
handling of the special effects.
The authority of the special effects
pyrotechnic operator is not to be assumed by
anyone and his authority can be superseded
only by the chief.
The company of producer shall allocate
sufficient time to the special effects
pyrotechnic operator to prepare for the
transportation, packing, storing, daily
securing, or to dispose of or otherwise handle
special effects in a safe manner.
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ADD:
section 78.211
Use of special Effects
Special effects shall be kept in the required
type of storage magazine and shall be moved
only for actual use at which time a day box
shall be used. Only that amount needed for
immediate use shall be removed from a day box.
The safe use of special effects shall, upon
request of the chief, be demonstrated prior to
use.
The use of special effects is further subject
to the judgement of the special effects
pyrotechnic operator in charge.
All onlookers must be kept at a safe distance
from the location where the special effects
are discharged and so restrained until the
area is cleared.
When special effects are fired within a
building, the quantity of smoke developed
shall not obscure the visibility of exit signs
or paths of egress travel.
EXCEPTION: The chief may modify this
requirement when alternate measures which will
assure the safety of the occupants are
provided.
The permissible density of smoke, which has
b~en approved by the chief, is the
responsibility for the special effects
pyrotechnic operator.
When special effects are fired within a
. building, provisions shall be made, when
deemed necessary by the chief, to continue
smoke to an approved area and to cause smoke
to be removed from within the building.
When binary explosives (each component is safe
for storage and transportation and neither is
classified as an explosive) are used, the
compounding and firing is to be done by a
pyrotechnic special effects operator having a
permit from the chief. Firing is to be
subject to the conditions described in the
permit.
Surplus materials shall be properly stored
until they can be disposed of in a safe
manner.
ADD:
section 78.212
Fire Safety Officers
When, in the opinion of the chief, it is
necessary for the preservation of life or
property, he may require the attendance of a
qualified safety officer or officers and the
use of standby fire equipment.
ADD:
section 79.101(d) storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
The storage of flammable and combustible
liquids as defined in sections 9.105 and 9.108
in outside, above ground tanks and
underground tanks is prohibited in the
following zoning classifications: RH-
Residential Hillside, R-l - Single Family
Residential, R-2 - Two Family Residential, R-3
- Medium Density Residential,
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R-4 - High Density Residential and PO -
Professional Office, C-l - Neighborhood
Commercial and C-2 - Central District
Commercial as defined in the City of Gilroy
Zoning Map.
ADD:
section 79.101(e) Production or Manufacture of Flammable and
Combustible Liquids.
The production or manufacture of flammable and
combustible liquids as defined in sections
9.105 and 9.108 from stills or condensers is
prohibited in the following zoning
classifications: RH - Residential Hillside,
R-1 - Single Family Residential, R-2 - Two
Family Residential, R-3 - Medium Density
Residential, R-4 - High Density Residential
and PO - Professional Office, C-1 -
Neighborhood Commercial, C-2 - Central
District Commercial and C-3 - Shopping Center
Commercial as defined in the City of Gilroy
Zoning Map.
ADD:
section 79.102(b)
ADD:
section 81.104
List of Class V
Commodities
ADD:
section 82.105(c)
ADD:
section 24
Appendix II-A
RESOLUTION NO.
CONTAINER is a vessel of 60 United States
gallons or less capacity used for
transportation of storing flammable or
combustible liquids. It does not include
engines, fuel tanks or other operating
s~stems in a vehicle.
Combustible waste materials (general refuse)
Prohibited Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.
The storage of liquid petroleum gases is
prohibited in the followin~ zoning
classifications: RH - Resldential Hillside,
R-1 - single Family Residential, R-2 - Two
Family Residential, R-3 - Medium Density
Residential, R-4 - High Density Residential
and PO - Professional Office, as defined in
the City of Gilroy Zoning Map.
EXCEPTION: 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.
ROOF COVERINGS
Regardless of the requirements in section
3204(a,b,c,d and e) of the 1988 Edition of the
Uniform Building Code, all roof coverings
hereafter constructed in areas of the City
that have been designated to be a hazardous
fire area due to vegetation, topography, water
supply or access, shall have non-combustible
roof coverings as specified in section
3204(a). Refer to Hazardous Fire Area Maps on
file in the City of Gilroy Planning
Department, Building Department and Fire
Department.
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ADD:
Appendix VII
High-Rise Buildings.
There is added to the 1988 Edition of the
Uniform Fire Code, as Appendix VII, Part 2,
Title 24, C.A.C., Chapter 2-18. As part of
the Uniform Fire Code, the Appendix shall
serve as the City of Gilroy's High-Rise
Regulations. Part 2, Title 24, C.A.C.,
Chapter 2-18, section 2-1807(a)1 is amended to
read, "In addition to other applicable
requirements of these regulations, the
provisions of this section shall apply to
every new building of any type construction or
occupancy having floors used for human
occupancy located more than fifty (50) feet
above the lowest floor level having building
access."
That a copy of this resolution shall be kept in the office
of the Fire Chief for examination by interested persons.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
7 th day of May
, 1990, to
, f
become effective by'the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: HALE and NELSON
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 28
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I, SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do
hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 90-28
is an original
resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular
7th
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meeting of said Council held on the
day of
May
at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
8th day of
Official Seal of the City of Gilroy this
19 90.
~Cler~
May
(Seal)