Ordinance 1594C~tDIl NC). 1594
AN ORDIl~NC'E OF THE CITY CO[R1CIL OF' THE CITY OF CUPERTIlVC
AME[~IDING (~~P7.~R 16.40 OF' THE CCTPERTIl~]0 MUNICIPAL CODE
AND ADOPTING THE 1991 CALIFClRr1IA UNIF~i FIRE CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTIlVO ORDAINS THAT Chapter 16.40
of the Cupertino Municipal Code is amended as per "E~ibit A".
IIV'IRIODLK~D at a regular meeting of the City Council this 18th day of
May, 1992 and ENAC.TID by the City Council of the City of Cupertino this
1st day of June, 1992, by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Dean, Gold[nan, Szabo, Sorensen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Koppel
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
/s/ Roberta A. Wolfe /s/ Lauralee Sorensen
Deputy City Clerk Mayor, City of Cupertino
CUPERTINO 1991 UFC
Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code.
There is adopted by the City for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing
conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code
and standards known as the Uniform Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters I-C,
II-A, II-B, II-C, II-D, II-F, III-A, III-B, III-C, III-D, IV-A, V-A, VI-A, VI-B, and the
Uniform Fire Chiefs Association and the International Conference of Building
Officials, being particularly the 1991 Editions thereof and the whole thereof, save
and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by this
chapter, of which one copy has been filed for use and examination by the public in
the office of the building department and the same adopted and incorporated as
fully as if set out at length in this chapter, and from the date on which the ordinance
codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provision thereof shall be controlling
within the limits of the City. (Ord. 1493(part), 1989: Ord. 1399 Paragraph 1 (part),
1987: Ord. 1309 (part), 19850
Administration
Section 2.101 is amended to read as follows:
The City Manager, through the powers vested by the City Council, shall have the
authority to delegate any and all responsibility for the maintenance and
enforcement of the provisions of this Code to whichever legal entity he feels best
serves the interests of the City.
Wherever the words "Chief," "Fire Marshal," "Fire Department," "Fire
Prevention Bureau," "Fire Chief," and other such similar words are used, they shall
mean and refer to such legal entity designated by the City Manager of Cupertino
under the authority of the City Council of Cupertino.
Wherever the words "municipality, " "jurisdiction," or "city" are used, they shall
mean the City of Cupertino.
Wherever the words "Executive Body" are used, they shall mean the City of
Cupertino.
Wherever the words "Administrator" or "Executive" are used, they shall mean
the City Manager of Cupertino.
Wherever the words "District Attorney" or "Corporation Counsel" are used, they
shall mean the City Attorney of Cupertino.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 1
06/10/92
Wherever the words "Board of Appeal" are used, they shall mean the City
Council of Cupertino or the body appointE~d by the Council to pass on matters
pertaining to Fire Safety.
(Ord. 1399 paragraph 1 (part), 1987: Ord. 1309 (part), 1985)
PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES
Section 4.101 is added to read as follows:
(W-3) Permits Required A permit shall, be required to install, alter or change
unless otherwise herein noted any fire hydrant system, fire extinguishing system or
fire alarm system which was previously required by permit.
(W-4) It shall be unlawful to operate, maintain, or use any institution until all
State and local laws and regulations governing safety from fire and panic have been
satisfactorily complied with and a permit from the Chief has been obtained for that
occupancy, (Fqr the purpose of this Secti~~n, an institution shall be, but is .not
limited to: hospital children's home, home or institution for insane or mentally
retarded persons, home or institution for the care of aged or senile persons,
sanitarium, nursing or convalescent home, certified .family care homes, out of
home placement facilities, halfway house, and day care nurseries ore similar facility
of any capacity.)
INSPECTIONS
Section 4.109 is added to read as follows:
Authority to require exposure or to stop work. Whenever any installation is
covered or concealed without first having been inspected, the Chief may require, by
written notice, that such work shall be exposE~d for inspection. The work of exposing
and recovering shall not entail any expense to the public entity. Whenever any
construction or installation work is being performed in violation of the plans and
specification as approved by the Chief, a written notice shall be issued to the
responsible party to stop work on that portion of the work which is in violation.
The notice shall state the nature of the violation and no work shall be done on that
portion until the violation has been corrected. _
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 2
06/10/92
PERMITS
Section 4.110 is added to read as follows:
Fees Fees shall be paid to Central Fire District as follows:
ONE TIME FEE
1. Permits for fire hydrant systems, fire extinguishing
systems, fire alarm systems shall be charged as outlined
in Chapter 3 of the Uniform Building Code
Second and additional reins ections $30.00 each
2. Job site consultation as determined b the Fire Chief $ 5 0.0 0 M a n
Hour/1 Hour
Minimum
YEARLY FEES
3. Institutional permits
A. Over 50 ersons $100.00
B. More than 6 ersons $ 75.00
4, Day Care Facilities
Six or More $35.00
5. Places of Assembly
A. 50-300 persons $50.00
B. Over 300 ersons $85.00
C. Tents in excess of 300 sq. ft (or for each permit) $85.00
(Ord. 1493 (part), 1989; Ord. 1399 paragraph 1 (part), 1987: Ord. 1309 (part), 1985)
Section 4.111 is added to read as follows:
Final Inspection. No final inspection as to all or any portion of a development
shall be deemed completed until the installation of the required facilities and access
ways have been completed and approved. No final certificate of occupancy may be
granted until the Fire District issues notice of final clearance to the Building
Department.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 3
06/10/92
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR FIRE SAFETY..
Section 10.207 is added to read as follows:
Gates or other obstructions. Gates or othE~r obstructions shall not be placed across
access roadways unless of a design approved by the Chief. Application for the
installation of gates or obstructions shall be made in writing and accompanied. by
plans. and specifications detailing the proposed installation. Existing gates may be
ordered to conform to the above as required ~,y the Fire Chief.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE CAF FIRE PROTECTION, LIFE-SAFETY
SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES
Section 10.404 is added to read as follows:
Adequate Water Supply. Compliance with Appendix III-A of this code shall be
deemed adequate, except for the following:
1. Where water supplies available for :Eire protection do not meet the above
requirements, buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system need not mandatorily comely with the provisions of this section.
2. Buildings in excess of two (2) stories in height or 35 ft. in height, or that
require a fire flow in excess of 2,000 g~~llons per minute shall be equipped
throughout with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. For the purpose of
this subsection, detached dwellings with exterior walls protected in accordance with
the provisions of the Building Code need not comply. For the purposes of
calculating fire flow, area and occupancy separation walls may not be used to reduce
the building size.
Section 10.405 is added to read as follows:
Valves below grade Valves for water type fire protection systems, when installed
below grade, shall be installed in an approved box or vault.
1991 Uniform Fire Code ~~mendments -City of Cupertino Page 4
06/10/92
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE-PROTECTION AND LIFE-
SAFETY SYSTEMS
Section 10 501(d) is added to read as follows:
Tool Caches. Rooms containing fire fighting equipment may be required by
the Chief in occupancies where personnel access, limitations, and areas below grade
or unusual conditions which make fire fighting unduly difficult. It is the intent of
this section to place these rooms in buildings over 60 feet high or more than five (5)
stories in height. It is the intent to help mitigate the manpower requirement
associated with tall building fires. All original equipment costs to be paid by
building owner.
Section 10 501(e) is added to read as follows:
Buildings 60-75~ feet in height Buildings between the height of 60-74 feet, measured
around the building at lowest level of required Fire District vehicle access to the top
floor finish surface, shall conform to the following conditions:
1. Smoke detector shall be provided in return air plenums and
mechanical rooms, per Section 1807d1&2 of UBC.
2. Stair lock controls shall be provided n all stairways, per Section
1807f6-1807j1 of UBC.
3. Sprinkler systems shall be monitored through fire alarm
system per Section 1807f7 of UBC.
4. Perimeter window shall be usable, per Section 18078 of UBC.
5. Elevator vestibules and recalls shall be provided, per Section
1807h of UBC.
6. Standby power shall be provided to elevator, fire pump (when
required), smoke control, emergency lights, per Section 18071 of
UBC.
7. Exit stairs shall be smokeproof enclosures with electric locks,
per Section 3310 of UBC.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 5
06/10/92
Section 10.501(fl is added to read as follows:
Detailed requirements for high-rise building;
1. Central Control Station
A. The location of the Central control Station (CCS) will be
approved by the Fire District: it will be accessible from the
exterior of the building.
B. A work surface adequate to accommodate building drawings
and plans shall be provided. It may be collapsible or folding.
C. Minimum clear dimensions in the CCS, with equipment and
fixtures installed and the work surface in the work position,
shall be six feet by ten feet (6'X10')
D. A water storage tank low level's indicator shall be provided in
the CCS. It shall indicate, by means of an audible and visual
signal, when the water level falls -below 100% of the rated tank
capacity and it shall send a t;~mper or trouble signal to the
central station
E. The building fire pre-plan and simplified instructions for use
of all equipment, systems anti controls in the CCS shall be
provided in the CCS
F. The public telephone in the CCS shall be equipped with the
following features: Call waiting, call forwarding, conference
calling and speed dialing.
2. Smoke Control
A. When approved fixed tempered glass is used for smoke
control, these windows shall be identified with round, red-
colored disks. These disks shall be two inches (2") to three
inches(3") in diameter and a minimum of 3/16 inch thick.
They shall be affixed to the lo~Ner right inside corner of each
tempered glass panel.
B. Tempered glass panels shall be located in a straight vertical line
(one above the other) when viewing a building elevation.
C. The building foundation shall tie marked in a like manner at a
point directly below each vE~rtical row of tempered glass
windows.
3. Elevators. When a freight elevator is provided, it shall be capable of operating in
fire fighter's mode under emergency power.
1991 Uniform Fire Code ~~mendments -City of Cupertino Page 6
06/10/92
4. Stairwells
A. At least one stairwell shall go to the roof. All other stairwells
shall have roof access by means of a ladder and hatch.
B. Stairwell doors shall have raised number affixed on the
stairwell side at a height of five to six feet (5-6') above the floor.
Numbers shall be five to six inches (5-6") in height.
Intent. New buildings of this magnitude require considerable training and pre-
planning to ensure occupant safety and firefighter awareness. These sections
provide the basis for pre-planning and training.
Section 10 501( ) is added to read as follows:
Training
(1) Prior to occupancy of any newly constructed building, that
building shall be made available to the fire department for
training operations. The intent of this requirement is to allow
an opportunity for fire fighters to train and familiarize
themselves with the building. This training shall not delay
occupancy of the building.
(2) Prior to occupancy of any newly constructed building, the
building owner may be required to provide instruction and
operation manuals, and familiarization orientation to all fire
department personnel regarding the building's fire protection
system. This information and training is to be provided in
such a manner as to cover all three fire fighter shifts.
Section 10 501(h) is added to read as follows:
Smokeproof enclosures Smokeproof enclosures shall extend to all sub-basements.
Tool caches located in sub-basements shall be located within smokeproof enclosures.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 7
06/10/92
REQUIRED INSTALLATIONS OF AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
Section 10.507(1) is added to read as follows:
Shell buildings
1. When a shell building is constructed and the finish ceiling is
not installed, the shell sprinklers will be installed with proper
deflector distances to protect the shell and designed as ceiling
sprinklers.
2. When a shell building i;~ constructed and tenant
improvements are to come later, a sign shall be placed near the
riser and in the telephone and electrical rooms which states
that no combustible cable may be installed above the ceiling
unless it is encased in conduit or is installed according to other
approved methods.
3. For shell buildings that are constructed without an identified
use, the automatic fire sprinkler system shall meet NFPA
standard 13 Ordinary Group I:II hazard design.criteria as a
minimum.
Section 10.507(j) is added to read as follows:
Combustible waste storage rooms Rooms containing combustible ,waste storage
shall be provided with approved automatic fire extinguishing system.
STANDPIPES
Section 10.510~(fl is added to read as follows:
Standpipes required When, in the opinion of the Chief, an unusual condition or
hazard exists, hose connections may be required and may be provided as outlined in
Sections 3-3.7 and 3-3.8 of N.F.P.A. #13, 1989 Edition.
(Ord. 1493 (part), 1989; Ord. 1399 paragraph 1 (part), 1987: ord. 1309 (part), 1985)
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 8
06/10/92
Section 10 510(8) is added to read as follows:
Detailed standpipe requirements
1. The standpipe shall supply 500 gpm to each roof connection
hose valve at 155 psi.
2. Required gpm for entire standpipe is calculated from UBC
Standard 38.2
3. Calculate to an available pressure at the fire department
connection of 200 p.s.i. minimum
4. Each 2 1/2 inch fire department outlet shall supply 250 gpm.
5. Fire department connection (FDC) piping shall be four inches
(4") or two (2) inlets, six inches (6") for four (4) inlets and eight
inches (8") for six (6) inlets. Each 2 1 /2 inch FDC (receiver)
shall supply 250 gpm to the system
6. Piping, valves and fittings shall be rated for the maximum
anticipated system pressure based on using an automatic
nozzle and 155 pounds outlet pressure.
7. Pressure-regulating valves (not pressure-regulating disks) shall
be installed as required. Standpipe hose valves shall be set at
155 p.s.i.
8. .The fire department connection shall be located as specified by
the Fire District.
9. Standpipe outlets shall be accessible and shall be located so that
all portions of the building are within 30 feet of a nozzle attached
to 100 feet of hose.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Section 14104(1) is added to read as follows:
Fire alarm systems. Any building or structure three or more stories in height
shall have installed therein an approved automatic or manually operated fire alarm
system, designed to warn the occupants of the building in the event of fire. The fire
alarm system shall be so designed that all occupants of the building may be warned
simultaneously, and alarm annunciator panels shall be provided in such location as
required by the Fire Chief. Annunciation shall be device function as designated by
the Fire Chief.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 9
06/10/92
Section 14.111 is added to read as follows:
Water flow monitoring. When an approved automatic fire sprinkler system is
installed in conjunction with a fire alarm system, the automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided with a water flow device which shall cause activation of the fire
alarm signaling device.
Section 14.112 is added to read as follows:
Fire alarm devices. As part of any required fire alarm system, devices to alert the
hearing impaired shall be installed as directed by the Fire Chief.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Section 11.305 is added to read as follows:
Earthquake barriers for certain shelves. Shelves used for the storage of containers or
flammable or combustible liquids, corrosive or reactive materials shall be provided
with approved earthquake barriers.
EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
Section 77.107(b) is added to read as follows:
Storage The storing of explosive materials referred to in Section 77.107(a) of the
Uniform Fire Code shall be prohibited in heavily populated areas.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 10
06/10/92
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
Section 79116 (c) 1. B. (v) is added to read as follows:
Removing Tanks.
(v) Tanks shall be removed from the city by the end of the work day in which
they are exposed unless they are covered with soil in an approved manner. The
Chief may waive this requirement on a case by case basis when the tank is not near
streets, public ways or neighboring occupancies and the site is well secured.
STATIONARY TANK STORAGE, ABOVEGROUND, OUTSIDE OF BUILDINGS
Section 79.501 is amended to read as follows:
Storage of Class I, II and III liquids in above ground tanks outside of buildings is
permitted only in areas zoned as industrial. Storage of Class I, II and III-A liquids
shall be within special enclosures, as defined in Section 79.902 (c).
TANK STORAGE UNDERGROUND, OUTSIDE OR UNDER BUILDINGS
Section 79 605 (c) second paragraph third sentence is amended to read as follows:
Testing
Pneumatic testing shall not be used for tanks unless an inert gas is used to purge
and test the tank. For piping, see Section 79.708.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 11
06/10/92
Section 79.605 (c), third paragraph, first sentence is deleted:
Testing
PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS
Section 79.708, last paragraph is amended to read as follows:
Testing
Existing piping shall be tested as described above when the Chief has reasonable
cause to believe that a leak exists. Pipi~lg that could contain flammable or
combustible liquids or vapors shall not be tested pneumatically unless an inert gas is
used to purge and test the piping. Such tests shall be at the expense of the owner or
operator. See Section 79.605 (c).
MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STA'7;TONS
Section 79.902 (c) 5 is amended to read as follows:
Special Enclosures.
5. Tanks containing Class I, II or III-A liquids shall not exceed 6,000 2,000 gallons
individual or 18,000 6,000 gallons aggregate.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Arnendments -City of Cupertino Page 12
06/10/92
Section 79 903 (e) 2 first two par~raphs are amended to read as follows:
Nozzles.
2. A listed automatic-closing-type hose nozzle valve with alatch-open device
shall be provided on island-type dispensers used for dispensing Class I, II or III-A
liquids.
Overhead-type dispensing units shall be provided with a listed automatic-
closing-type hose nozzle valve without alatch-open device. The design of the
system shall be such that the hose nozzle valve will close automatically in the event
the valve is released from a fill opening or upon impact with a driveway.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
UNDERGROUND TANKS
Section 80.114 is added to read as follows:
The laws and regulations set forth in California Health and Safety Code Chapter
6.7 and 6.75, Division 20, Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances, and the
associated regulations in the California Code of Regulations Title 23 Waters, Chapter
3 Water Resources Control Board, Subchapter 16 Underground Tank Regulations, as
amended are adopted by reference as the minimum standards in effect in the City of
Cupertino. The chief can require more stringent standards through either written
policy statements or other sections of this Code.
STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Section 80 301 (a) 3 is amended to read as follows:
Quantities not exceeding exempt amounts.
A. General. Storage of hazardous materials, in container, cylinders, and tanks,
not exceeding the exempt amounts specified in Sections 80.302 through 80.315 is not
required to be in accordance with this division except as provided in this subsection.
shall be in accordance with this section.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 13
06/10/92
Section 80.301_(b) 5, second sentence is amended and a new paragraph added to read
as follows:
Underground Tanks. Secondary containment shall be required for new
installations of underground tanks and piping.
All new installations which will be used to hold a volatile substance shall be
installed using a porous backfill material. One or more backfill wells must be
installed to allow for confirmation should a leak be suspected. The wells need not
be monitored unless the Chief has reason to believe that an unauthorized release
may have occurred.
Section 80.301 (k), first sentence is amended t~~ read as follows:
Storage Plan. A storage plan shall be provided for all storage facilities at which
exempt amount specified in Sections 80.302 through 80.315 are exceeded.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Annendments -City of Cupertino Page 14
06/10/92
Section 80 301 (1) 1. is amended to read as follows:
Spill Control, Drainage and Containment.
1. General. Unless exempted or otherwise provided for in Sections 80.302
through 80.315, rooms, buildings or areas used for the storage of solid and liquid
hazardous materials in excess of the exempt amounts specified in Sections 80.302
through 80.315 shall be provided with a means to control spillage and to contain or
drain off spillage and fire protection water discharged in the storage area in
accordance with this subsection and the Building Code.
Sec 80 301 (1) 1 anew paragraph is added to read as follows:
Materials present below the exempt amounts shall be provided with an
approved method of spill protection designed to address a release from the largest
single container. Such spill protection shall take into consideration the amount and
hazard of the materials and the nature of the facility.
Section 80 301 (m) first paragraph is amended to read as follows:
Ventilation. For quantities of hazardous materials in excess of the exempt
amounts specified in Sections 80.302 through 80.315, unless exempted or otherwise
provided for in Sections 80.302 through 80.315 indoor storage areas and storage
buildings shall be provided with mechanical exhaust ventilation.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 15
06/10/92
Section 80.301 (n), the exception is deleted:
Separation of Incompatible Hazardous Materials. Storage of incompatible
hazardous materials shall be separated.
Section 80.301 (p), first sentence is amended t~~ read as follows:
Fire-extinguishing Systems. For quantities of hazardous materials in excess of the
exempt amounts specified in Sections 80.302 through 80.315, unless exempted or
otherwise provided for in Sections 80.302 thr~~ugh 80.315, indoor storage and storage
buildings shall be protected by an automatic ;sprinkler system.
Section 80.301 (q) is amended to read as follows:
Explosion Control. For quantities of hazardous materials in excess of the exempt
amounts specified in Sections 80.302 through 80.315, unless exempted or otherwise
provided for in Sections 80.302 through 80.,315, indoor storage areas and storage
buildings shall be provided with explosion control in accordance with the Building
Code.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 16
06/10/92
Section 80 301 (t) 1 is amended to read as follows:
Limit Controls.
1. General. Limit controls shall be provided in accordance with this subsection.
Section 80 301 (u), the first sentence is amended to read as follows:
Emergency Alarm. An approved emergency alarm system shall be provided in
buildings, rooms or areas used for the storage of hazardous materials in excess of the
exempt amounts specified by Sections 80.302 through 80.315.
Section 80.301 (x) is amended to read as follows:
Clearance from Combustibles. For quantities of hazardous materials in excess of
the exempt amounts specified in Sections 80.302 through 80.315, the area
surrounding an exterior storage area or tank shall be kept clear of combustible
materials and and vegetation for a minimum distance of 30 feet.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 17
06/10/92
Section 80.301 (y) is amended to read as follows:
Noncombustible floor. Floors of storage areas shall be of noncombustible
construction.
Section 80.301 (z) is amended to read as fo1lo~NS:
Professional Engineer.The chief is authorized to require design submittals to bear
the stamp signature of an approved, qualifie~~, professional engineer.
Section 80.301 (aa) is amended to read as follows:
Weather Protection. At the Chief's discretion, weather protection may be
required for exterior storage of hazardous m~~terials.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 18
06/10/92
EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Table 80 303-A, exempt amounts for toxic gases amended as follows:
Unprotected by sprinklers, gas cabinets or
separate rooms
Within gas cabinets in unsprinklered building
In sprinklered building, not in gas cabinets or
separate rooms
In sprinklered building, within gas cabinets
0 cubic feet at NTP
1300 20 cubic feet at NTP
1300 0 cubic feet at NTP
2400 40 cubic feet at NTP
EXEMPT AMOUNTS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Table 80 306-A exempt amounts for Class 1 Oxidizers amended as follows:
Unprotected by sprinklers or cabinet 1000 pounds
Within cabinet in unsprinklered building 8000 2000 pounds
In sprinklered building, not in cabinet 8000 2000 pounds
In sprinklered building, within cabinet 16000 4000 pounds
PYROPHORIC MATERIALS
Section 80.308 (a) 9 is added to read as follows:
9. Self-Detonating Pyrophoric Gases. Self-detonating pyrophoric gases such as
silane and its mixtures shall be stored according to the provisions of this section and
the following:
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 19
06/10/92
A. Flow Control. All cylinders shall be Equipped with reduced flow orifices to
limit flow to less than 30 liters per minute. Cylinders shall be provided with
approved labels to indicate the installation of a restrictive flow orifice.
B. Cylinder Valve. All cylinder valve b~~dies shall be constructed of stainless
steel.
C. Fire Protection. Automatic fire protection shall be provided with water only.
D. Ventilation. Cylinders located inside ~~f gas cabinets shall be exhausted to a
minimum of 300 CFM for atwo-cylinder cat~inet, and 450 CFM for athree-cylinder
cabinet.
Section 80.308 (b) 4 is amended to read as foll~~ws:
Storage Conditions. Quantities, arrangement and spacing for pyrophoric liquids
and solids in tanks, portable tanks and containers shall be in accordance with Article
79 as required for Class I-B flammables. Th.' storage of self-detonating pyrophoric
gases in excess of the quantity specified in Table 80.309A shall be in accordance with
80.308 (a) 9. For the purpose of this section, z~ll exterior storage shall be considered a
single control area.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 20
06/10/92
UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIALS
Section 80 309 (b) 4 is amended to read as follows:
Storage conditions. Class 3 or 4 materials shall be limited to piles not greater
than 100 cubic feet.
Class 1 or 2 materials shall be limited to piles not greater than 1000 cubic feet.
Aisle widths between piles shall not be less than one-half the height of the
pile or 10 feet, whichever is greater.
HEALTH HAZARDS
Table 80.315-A, Footnote 2 is deleted
DISPENSING, USE AND HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Section 80 401 (a) first sentence is amended to read as follows:
Applicability. Dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials shall be in
accordance with this division.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 21
06/10/92
Section 80.401 (fl is amended to read as follovv~s:
Noncombustible floors. Floors of arE~as where liquid or solid hazardous
materials are dispensed or used in systems shall be of noncombustible, liquid tight
construction.
Section 80.401 (r), first sentence is amended to read as follows:
Fire-extinguishing Systems. Indoor room; or areas in which hazardous materials
are dispensed or used in excess of the exennpt amounts specified in Tables Nos.
80.402-A and 80.402-B shall be protected by aii automatic fire-extinguishing system.
Section 80.402 (a) is amended to read as follovas:
General. Dispensing or use shall either tie located in a room or area complying
with this section and constructed in accorda~lce with the Building Code, or shall be
located in an exterior dispensing, use or handling area located as required for
exterior storage in Section 80.301 through 80.;115.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 22
06/10/92
Section 80.402 (b) 2 D is amended to read as follows:
Fire-extinguishing systems. In addition to Section 80.401 (r), laboratory fume
hoods and spray booths where flammable materials are dispensed or used in excess
of the exempt amounts specified in Tables Nos. 80.402-A and 80.402-B shall be
protected by an automatic fire-extinguishing system.
Section 80.402 (b) 3 D is amended to read as follows:
Fire-Extinguishing system. In addition to Section 80.401 (r) laboratory fume
hoods- and spray booths where flammable materials are used shall be protected by an
automatic fire-extinguishing system when the exempt amounts specified in Tables
80.402-A and 80.402-B are exceeded.
Section 80 402 (b) 3 G, a new first sentence is added to read as follows:
Special requirements for highly toxic and toxic compressed gases. When the
exempt amounts specified in Tables 80.402-A and 80.402-B are exceeded the
following requirements must be met.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 23
06/10/92
PYROPHORIC MATERIALS
Section 80.402 (b) 3 H is added to read as follows:
Special provisions for self-detonating pyrophoric gases.
(i) Dispensing Fittings. All cylinders shall be equipped with dispensing fittings
which are right-hand threaded.
(ii) Purge Gases. Bulk gas supply (house gases) shall not be used for purging. Only
dedicated inert gas purge cylinders located within the cabinet shall be used.
(iii) Aluminum Cylinders. When alumin~.~m cylinders are in use, they shall not
be located adjacent to each other. When in cabinets, they shall be limited to two
cylinder configuration cabinets. Additional fire risk and protection shall be
considered for aluminum cylinder use.
(iv) Automatic Purging. Purging operations shall be performed by automatic
purge equipment to assure complete purging.
EXCEPTION: An approved manual purgin, system may be approved if it demonstrates that
it provides equivalent effectiveness to automatic purging.
(v) Cylinder Controls. Cylinders being dispensed and used from shall meet the
storage provisions of Section 80.308 (a) 9.
(vi) Dispensing Outside of Cabinets. When dispensing outside of cabinets, the
cylinder location and dispensing methodology shall be certified by a qualified person
and acceptable to the Chief.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 24
06/10/92
Section 80 402 (c) 3 is amended to read as follows:
Fire-Extinguishing system. Flammable hazardous materials dispensing or use
areas located within 50 feet of either a storage area or building, and vehicle loading
racks where flammable hazardous materials are dispensed, shall be protected by an
approved fire-extinguishing system when the exempt amounts specified in Tables
80.402-A and 80.402-B are exceeded.
DISPENSING AND USE
Section 80 402 (c) 5 is amended to read as follows:
Clearance from combustibles. The area surrounding an exterior dispensing or
use area shall be kept clear of combustible materials and vegetation for a minimum
distance of 30 feet when the amounts of hazardous materials present are in excess of
the exempt amounts as specified in Tables 80.402-A and 80.402-B.
Section 80 402 (c) 8 anew first sentence is added to read as follows:
Special requirements for highly toxic and toxic compressed gases. When the
exempt amounts specified in Tables 80.402-A and 80.402-B are exceeded the
following requirements must be met.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 25
06/10/92
Section 80 402 (c) 9 is added to read as follows:
Special provisions for self-detonating pyrophoric gases. Exterior dispensing shall
be in accordance with 80.402 (b) 3. G.
Section 80.403 (a) is amended to read as follows:
General. When the exempt amounts specified in Tables 80.402-A and 80.402-B are
exceeded the handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this
section and Section 80.401.
LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GASES
Section 82104(e) is added to read as follows:
Storage The storage of liquid petroleum gasses referred to in Section 82.104(b) of
the Uniform Fire Code shall be prohibited in heavily populated areas.
(Ord. 1493 (part), 1989; Ord. 1399 paragraph 1 (part), 1987: Ord. 1309 .(part), 1985)
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 26
06/10/92
SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS.
Section 16(c) is added to Appendix II-A to read as follows:
Firebreak Vegetation. When brush or vegetation growth is removed and cleared
away to provide a firebreak as required by this section, suitable growth which will
not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire shall be planted in such a manner so
as to reduce the possibility of erosion.
Section 25 is added to Appendix II-A to read as follows:
Roof Coverings. Roof coverings on all buildings shall be fire-retardant, and shall
comply with the standards established for Uniform Building Code Class A roofing.
Re-roofing of existing buildings shall comply with the above except that any re-
roofing of less than ten percent (10%) of the total roof area on any building shall be
exempt from this requirement. Additions to existing buildings exceeding ten
percent (10%) of the total roof area shall comply with this section.
Section 26 is added to Appendix II-A to read as follows:
Hazardous fire area designations. Hazardous fire areas are those lands as defined in
Section 9.110 of this Code.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 27
06/10/92
Appendix II-F is replaced in its entire , as follows:
APPENDI;K II-F
ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS FOR
MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL DISPENSING STATIONS
1. SCOPE
Storage and dispensing of liquid mot~~r fuels into the fuel tanks of motor
vehicles from aboveground tanks which are located outside of buildings, or as
approved by the chief, shall be in accordance with this appendix.
2. GENERAL
Aboveground tanks and related components for fuel dispensing of motor
vehicle fuel shall all be listed with a nationally recognized testing agency.
EXCEPTION: When required by the chief, al=~oveground tanks for fuel dispensing and related
components shall be listed as one system with a nationally recognized testing agency.
3. INSTALLATION OF TANKS
Tanks or tank systems shall be installed in accordance with Article 79, Division
V, and shall be installed in special enclosurE~s constructed in accordance with Section
79.902(c) or in listed and approved tank enclosures or materials providing fire
protection of not less than two (2) hours. The following additional criteria shall
apply:
(a) Allowable locations for the storage of Class I, II and III-A (flammable and
combustible) liquid in aboveground tanks outside of buildings shall be in accordance
with Section 79.501.
(b) Guard posts or other means shall be provided to protect the area where tanks
are installed. The design shall be in accordance with Section 80.301(w).
(c) Each tank and each special enclosurE~ shall be surrounded by a clear space of
not less than three (3) feet to allow for mai~ltenance and inspection.
(d) Warning signs and identification signs shall be installed to clearly identify
hazards. The design shall be in accordance ~vith Sections 79.109, 79.110, 79.903(d), and
79.807(e). A conspicuous sign prohibiti~lg simultaneous tank filling and fuel
dispensing shall be posted.
(e) At each tank installation, tanks containing Class I and II (flammable and
combustible) liquid motor fuel shall not exceed 2,000 gallon individual or 6,000
gallon aggregate capacity. Each installation shall be separated from other
installations by not less than 100 feet.
1991 Uniform Fire Code ~~mendments -City of Cupertino Page 28
06/10/92
3. INSTALLATION OF TANKS (continued)
(f) Tanks shall be provided with automatic fuel shut off devices capable of
stopping delivery of fuel when the level in the tank reaches 90 percent of tank
capacity.
(g) The tank system or enclosure shall be designed to meet bullet resistance as
defined by Section 9.104 of this Code.
(h) Tanks installed in enclosures shall be at least (1) foot below the top of
enclosure walls and have installed an approved fixed fire protection system.
Enclosure walls shall be no less than six (6) feet high.
4. INSTALLATION OF DISPENSING SYSTEMS
Dispensing systems shall be installed in accordance with Article 79, Divisions VII
and IX except as follows:
(a) Motor fuels shall be transferred from tanks by means of fixed pumps which
are designed and equipped to allow control of the flow and to prevent leakage or
accidental discharge.
(b) Tank openings shall be through the top only. Approved anti-siphon devices
shall be installed at each connection of piping to a tank when such piping extends
below the level of the top of such tank.
(c) Approved dispensing devices are allowed to be installed on top of special
enclosures or tank systems.
(d) Dispensing systems shall be located in accordance with Section 79.807(c).
(e) Spill Control and Drainage Control shall be provided for dispensing areas in
accordance with Section 79.115.
5. PLANS
Plans shall be submitted with each permit application:
(a) One (1) set of plans shall be submitted to the appropriate Planning
Department for approval before submitting plans for a Fire Department permit.
(b) Plans shall include the method of storage and dispensing, quantities and types
of liquids to be stored, distances from tanks and dispensers to property lines and
buildings, vehicle access, fire protection appliances and fire protection systems,
collision barriers, design and construction of tanks and tank supports, seismic design
of tank supports, secondary containment venting system, primary tank venting
system, vapor recovery provisions, emergency controls, leak detection monitoring,
electrical connection system, and other information required by the chief.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 29
06/10/92
6. MAINTENANCE
Tanks, enclosures, and dispensing system components shall be maintained in
approved condition. Damage to tanks, enclo;~ures, or dispensing system components
shall be repaired immediately using appro~red components, and materials having
equal or greater strength and fire resistance.
FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDIr1GS
Section 4(b) of Appendix III-A is amended to read as follows:
Area Separation Area or occupancy separation walls constructed in accordance with
the building code shall not be considered to create separate fire areas.
FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION
Section 6 is added to Appendix III-B to read as follows:
Spacing Commercial hydrant spacing shall be a maximum of 250 feet.
(Ord. 1493 (part), 1989; Ord. 1399 paragraph "~ (part), 1987: Ord. 1352, 1986; Ord. 1309
(part). 1985)
Violations--Penalties
Chapter 1.12 of the Cupertino Municipal Code titled General Penalty is added to
this section.
(Ord. 1309 (part). 1985)
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 30
06/10/92
Hearing
The ordinance codified in this chapter shall, after first reading, be scheduled for
public hearing as provided in Section 50022.3 of the Government Code. Notice of
hearing shall be published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code in the
Cupertino Courier. Copies of the Uniform Code and the ordinance codified in this
chapter shall be on file with the City Clerk and open for public inspections. (Ord.
1309 (part), 1985)
Abatement of hazard.
A. 1. The maintenance of real property in violation of this code, or of any order
of the fire District pursuant thereto, is declared to be a public nuisance and is subject
to the abatement procedures of Chapter 1.09 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
2. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, if real property is maintained
in violation of this code or any order of the Fire District pursuant thereto and .such
maintenance constitutes, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, a fire hazard of such a
nature that immediate action is required to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare, the Fire district may take all necessary and immediate steps to abate the
hazard without complying with the notice requirements of Chapter 1.09 of the
Municipal Code.
3. The cost of any abatement as described in subsections A or B of this section
shall be collected as provided in Section 1.09.110 et seq. of the Cupertino Municipal
Code.
INTENT: It is the intent of this section to provide a method of hazard
abatement on private property where no owner or responsible person can be found
and the hazard is of a nature requiring immediate action in order to protect the
public.
1991 Uniform Fire Code Amendments -City of Cupertino Page 31
06/10/92