Colton Municipal Code Ch. 80 Referenced Standards

Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

(Ord. No. O-12-25, § 13, 12-16-2025)

NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:

13.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 ½" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 100 feet from a public hydrant.

The FDC may be located within 100 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 ½" inlets shall be provided.

(Ord. No. O-12-25, § 13, 12-16-2025)

This Section 4.4.1.2 is hereby added as follows:

Section 4.4.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:

9.4.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:

(1) Quick-response type as defined in 3.3.215.4.16.

(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 3.3.183.

(3) Quick response CMSA sprinklers.

(4) ESPR Sprinklers.

(5) Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers.

(6) Standard-Response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems.

(Ord. No. O-12-25, § 13, 12-16-2025)

Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:

9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.

(Ord. No. O-12-25, § 13, 12-16-2025)

Section 19.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

19.1.1.1 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 21.4.1.2.2.1 (d) curve "D". Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy.

Section 16.9.10.2 is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 16.9.10.3 is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 16.9.10.4 is hereby deleted without replacement.

(Ord. No. O-12-25, § 13, 12-16-2025)

NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 5.1.3 is hereby added as follows:

iii. Stock of Spare Sprinklers

Section 5.1.3.1 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.

Section 5.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property

Section 5.1.3.3 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 °F (38°C).

Section 5.1.3.4 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed.

(Ord. No. O-12-25, § 13, 12-16-2025)

Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:

7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.

c, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended as follows:

(Ord. No. O-12-25, § 13, 12-16-2025)

NFPA 24, 2024 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.2.9* (3) and (5) is hereby deleted without replacement and (6) and (7) renumbered as follows:

(5) Control Valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior.

(6) Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.

Section 6.2.9* (2) is hereby revised as follows:

(2) When approved by the fire code official, a wall post indicating valve.

Section 6.3.3 is hereby added as follows:

Section 6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.

Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:

10.1.5 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2-inch-wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.

Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings

Section 10.3.7 Bolts is hereby added as follows:

10.3.7 Bolts. All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material, prior to poly-tube, and after installation.

Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.3.1 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:

10.4.3.1 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.6.2.

Section 10.4.3.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

104.3.1.1. Pipe joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints.

(Ord. No. O-12-25, § 13, 12-16-2025)

Appendix A is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix B is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments.

Table B105.1 (1) is hereby revised as follows:

TABLE B105.1(1) REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m 2 , 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m

Table B105.2 is hereby revised as follows:

TABLE B105.2 REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m

Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety without amendments:

Appendix C is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section C103.1 is hereby revised as follows:

C103.1 Hydrant Spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall not exceed 300 feet, measured along the fire department access route. In locations where it is impractical to place a fire hydrant 40 feet from the protected structure the hydrant spacing shall be reduced to 150 feet.

Section C103.2 Average Spacing is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section C103.3 Maximum Spacing is hereby deleted without replacement.

Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Appendix D is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix E is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix F is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix G is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix H is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Appendix I is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix J is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix K is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix L is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix M is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix N is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix O is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix P is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix Q is deleted in its entirety.

(Ord. No. O-12-25, § 13, 12-16-2025)