Chapter 17.04 — INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2175, § 2(Att. 5), adopted Feb. 18, 2014, amended the former ch. 17.04 in its entirety to read as set out herein. The former ch. 17.04 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2139, § 2(Exh. B), adopted Nov. 16, 2010.

That certain code known as the 2022 California Fire Code and also the 2021 International Fire Code including appendix Chapters B, C, D, and O and the whole thereof are adopted by the city for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, 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 city building official and the city fire chief and the same adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, 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. No. 2255, § 2(Att. 3), 12-3-2019; Ord. No. 2290, § 3(Exh. A-3), 11-15-2022)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2255, § 2(Att. 3), adopted Dec. 3, 2019, amended § 17.04.010 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 17.04.010 pertained to adoption of the 2016 California Fire Code and 2015 International Fire Code and derived from Ord. No. 2215, § 2(Att. 4), adopted Dec. 6, 2016.

The International Fire Code and the California Fire Code shall be enforced by the fire chief or his duly authorized representative.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 2(Att. 5), 2-18-2014; Ord. No. 2255, § 2(Att. 3), 12-3-2019)

Unless otherwise expressly stated, whenever used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:

(a)

Wherever the words "chief of the fire department" or "fire code official" are used they shall refer to the fire chief of the city or his authorized representative. Wherever the words "chief of the fire prevention bureau" are used they shall refer to the fire marshal and/or deputy fire chief or his authorized representative. Wherever the words "fire department" or "bureau of fire prevention" are used, they shall refer to the fire department of the city.

(b)

Wherever the word(s) "jurisdiction" or "jurisdiction having authority" are used, it is held to mean the city.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 2(Att. 5), 2-18-2014; Ord. No. 2255, § 2(Att. 3), 12-3-2019)

aboveground tanks is prohibited.

The limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the California Fire Code, in which the storage of Class I and II liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited are established as all locations of the city of Campbell that are residential or congested commercial areas as determined by the fire code official.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 2(Att. 5), 2-18-2014)

tanks is prohibited.

The limits referred to in Section 5706.2.4.4 of the California Fire Code, in which the storage of Class I and II liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited are established as all locations of the city of Campbell that are residential or other locations as determined by the fire code official.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 2(Att. 5), 2-18-2014)

cryogenic fluids are to be prohibited.

The geographic limits referred to in Section 5806.2 of the California Fire Code in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited are established as all locations of the city of Campbell which are residential and congested commercial areas as determined by the fire code official.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 2(Att. 5), 2-18-2014)

The limits referred to in Section 6104.2 of the California Fire Code, in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are established as all locations of the city of Campbell that are residential or congested commercial areas.

Exceptions: LPG may be used for industrial operations or when natural gas would not provide a viable substitute for LPG. Portable containers for temporary heating and/or cooking uses may be permitted if stored and handled in accordance with this code. Facilities in commercial areas for refueling portable or mobile LPG containers may be approved by the fire code official on a case by case basis.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 2(Att. 5), 2-18-2014)

The following sections of the 2021 International Fire Code are amended to read as follows:

Chapter 1, Division II ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 105 PERMITS

105.6.8 Compressed gases. An operational permit is required for the storage, use or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.8.

Exceptions:

Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle.

TABLE 105.6.20 PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

For SI: 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 pound = 0.454 kg.

a.

20 gallons when Table 5003.1.1(1) Note k applies and hazard identification signs in accordance with Section 5003.5 are provided for quantities of 20 gallons or less.

b.

200 pounds when Table 5003.1.1(1) Note k applies and hazard identification signs in accordance with Section 5003.5 are provided for quantities of 200 pounds or less.

105.6.52 Day care facility. An operational permit is required to operate a business as a day care facility for more than 6 people.

105.6.53 Institutional. A permit is required to operate, maintain, or use any institutional type occupancy. For the purpose of this Section, an institution shall be, but is not limited to: hospitals, 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, residential care homes for the elderly, out of home placement facilities, halfway house, and day care nurseries or similar facility of any capacity.

105.7.4 Compressed gases. A construction permit is required to install any piped distribution system for compressed gases, or to install a non-flammable medical gas manifold system. A construction permit is required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close or substantially modify a compressed gas system.

Exceptions:

Routine maintenance.

For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work.

The permit applicant shall apply for approval to close storage, use or handling facilities at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling of compressed or liquefied gases. Such application shall include any change or alteration of the facility closure plan. This 30-day period may be waived by the chief if there are special circumstances requiring such waiver.

105.7.5 Cryogenic fluids. A construction permit is required for installation of or alteration to cryogenic fluid storage systems where the system capacity exceeds the amounts listed in Table 105.6.11. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered an alteration and does not require a construction permit.

SECTION 107 INSPECTIONS

107.5 Final inspection. No final inspection as to all or any portion of a development shall be deemed completed until the installation of the required fire protection facilities and access ways have been completed and approved. No final certificate of occupancy may be granted until the Fire Department issues notice of final clearance of such fire protection facilities and access ways to the Building Department.

SECTION 109 BOARD OF APPEALS

109.1 Appeals. Appeals shall be in accordance with Section 17.80.010 of the Campbell Municipal Code.

SECTION 110 VIOLATIONS

Section 110.4 is amended to read:

110.4 Violation penalties. See Section 17.70.010 of the Campbell Municipal Code. (Note: 17.70.010 refers to Article 3 of the Uniform Fire Code. Ord. 1693 § 10, 1988)