Lemoore Municipal Code Art. D Mechanical Code

This article shall be known as "an ordinance of the city of Lemoore adopting the California mechanical code, 2022 edition, referencing the 2015 uniform mechanical code, as published by the International Association Of Plumbing And Mechanical Officials", a copy of which is on file in the office of the development services department and which may hereinafter be referred to as such or as "said code" or "code".

All the provisions and sections of said California mechanical code, 2022, title 24, part 4 as compiled by the International Association Of Plumbing And Mechanical Officials, with the exception of those provisions in section 8-1D-2 of this article, are hereby adopted by reference as the mechanical code and ordinance of the city. (Ord. 2016-14, 12-6-2016)

A. Schedule Of Fees: Fees for mechanical permits and inspections are in the city of Lemoore master user fee schedule. (Ord. 2016-14, 12-6-2016)

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty as set forth in section 8-1N-1 of this chapter. (Ord. 2008-02, 2-19-2008)

ARTICLE E. FIRE CODE

SECTION:

This article shall be known as "an ordinance of the city of Lemoore adopting the 2022 California fire code including appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and referencing the 2015 international fire code", a copy of which is on file at the office of the development services department, and which may hereinafter be referred to as such or as "said code" or "code".

All the provisions and sections of said California fire code, 2022, title 24, part 9, as compiled by the 2015 international fire code, with the exception of those provisions in section 8-1E-2 of this article, are hereby adopted by reference as the California fire code and ordinance of the city. (Ord. 2016-14, 12-6-2016)

The limits referred to in section 3-1.5 of the uniform fire code standard 80-3 in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited shall be as designated and approved by the fire marshal. The limits referred to in section 202 of the California fire code in which the storage of hazardous materials is prohibited or limited shall be as designated and approved by the fire marshal.

Section 103.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:

103.1 General: Establishment And Duties Of Bureau Of Fire Prevention. The California fire code as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the bureau of fire prevention (or other designated agency) in the fire department of the city of Lemoore, which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the chief of the fire department. Under the chief's direction, the fire department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction pertaining to:

• 1. The prevention of fires,
• 2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires,
• 3. The storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials,

4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual, and other private fire alarm systems and fire-extinguishing equipment,

5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes,

6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures, and other property, including those under construction,

7. The maintenance of means of egress, and

8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.

For authority related to control and investigation of emergency scenes, see section 103.3.1.

Section 103.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:

103.3 Deputies. The fire marshal shall recommend to the city council of the city of Lemoore the employment of technical inspectors, who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected through an examination to determine their fitness for the position. The examination shall be open to members and nonmembers of the fire department.

Section 103.3.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to add the following:

103.3.1 Fire Marshal. The chief (or fire marshal) in charge of the bureau of fire prevention (or other designated agency) shall be appointed by the city manager after an examination to determine his or her qualifications.

Section 202 Definitions of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:

There is hereby added to section 202 of the California fire code a definition of "fire marshal," to read as follows:

Fire Marshal is the fire code official of the city of Lemoore.

There is hereby added to section 202 of the California fire code a definition of "jurisdiction" to read as follows:

Jurisdiction is the city of Lemoore.

Section 5304.3 of the California fire code, 2016, is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 5304.3 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits.

Within the limits designated and approved by the fire marshal restricting the storage of CNG for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed 183,000 cubic feet (5,181,974 l).

Section 5604.5.2.2 of the California fire code, 2016, is hereby added to read as follows:

5604.5.2.2 Limits Designated And Approved By Fire Marshal. Storage of explosive materials and fireworks are prohibited within the limits designated and approved by the fire marshal as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. Fireworks shall only be stored on site.

Section 5704.1.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to add the following:

5704.1.2 Establishment Of Limits Of Districts In Which Storage Of Flammable Or Combustible Liquids In Aboveground Tanks Inside Or Outside Of Buildings Is Prohibited. Storage of class I and II liquids in aboveground tanks inside or outside of buildings is prohibited within the city limits, except on land zoned light industrial or heavy industrial by the city of Lemoore zoning ordinance and approved by the fire marshal.

Section 5704.2.9.6.1.2.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 5704.2.9.6.1.2.1 Establishment Of Limits Of Districts In Which The Location Of Aboveground Tanks With Pressures Exceeding 2.5 psig (17.2 kPa) Inside Or Outside Of Buildings Is Prohibited. Aboveground tanks for the storage of class I, II or III-A liquids operating at pressures exceeding 2.5 psig (17.2 kPa) or equipped with emergency venting allowing pressures to exceed 2.5 psig (17.2 kPa) inside or outside of buildings is prohibited within city limits, except on land zoned light industrial or heavy industrial by the city of Lemoore zoning ordinance and approved by fire marshal.

Section 6104.2 of the California fire code, 2016, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 6104.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits.

Within the limits designated and approved by the fire marshal restricting the storage of LP-gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a 2,000-gallon (7571 l) water capacity.

(Ord. 2016-14, 12-6-2016)

The Lemoore city council, the chief, and the chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes, or occupancies for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in the California fire code. The chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall post in a conspicuous place in the bureau of fire prevention, a list of such specified new materials, processes or occupancies and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. (Ord. 2016-14, 12-6-2016)

A. Requirements For Automatic Fire Extinguishing Or Sprinkler Systems:

1. Group A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M, S, And U Occupancies: Regardless of any provision as set forth in the uniform building code 1 , the installation of automatic sprinklers or an automatic fire extinguishing system shall be required in all group A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M, S, and U occupancies more than two (2) stories in height or with a gross floor area greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet, unless such occupancies are more restrictive from said requirements through other codes.

B. Review And Approval Of Sprinkler System Plans: All sprinkler plans shall be submitted to the development services department for plan review and permit issuance of a sprinkler system or automatic fire extinguishing system permit, and to the fire department for review and approval prior to installation.

C. Installation Requirements:

1. Standards: All sprinkler installations shall meet the standards for the installation of sprinkler systems as set forth in the NFPA no. 13 "Sprinkler Manual".

2. Notification Circuit For Systems: The installation of all sprinkler systems or automatic fire extinguishing systems shall include a circuit to the emergency dispatch, which would give immediate notifications of fire, water flow, or trouble within the system.

D. Maintenance Of System: All sprinkler systems, fire hydrant systems, standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, portable fire extinguishers, and other fire protective or extinguishing systems or appliances shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired when defective. All repairs and service shall be made in accordance with recognized standards, and repairs shall be completed within two (2) weeks of notice.

E. Access Requirements: When fire protection facilities are required during the construction phase, access to such facilities (sprinkler systems, fire extinguishing systems, wet or dry standpipes) shall be provided with all service roads. At the completion of construction, an adequate paved roadway shall be provided at all sprinkler hookups, standpipes and fire hydrants.

F. Exceptions To Provisions: Automatic fire extinguishing systems or smoke/heat detection systems not otherwise required in this code may be of a type approved by the fire marshal. (Ord. 2016-14, 12-6-2016)

8-1E-4-1: SALE AND DISCHARGE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS 1 :

(Rep. by Ord. 2016-11, 9-20-2016)

Whenever the chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the chief to the Lemoore city council within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision appealed. The appeal shall be in writing and shall be filed with the city manager and shall be heard at the next regular meeting of the city council. The determination of the city council upon such appeal shall be conclusive and final. Other appeals shall be governed by uniform fire code section 103.1.4. (Ord. 9912, 12-7-1999)

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty as set forth in section 8-1N-1 of this chapter. (Ord. 2008-2, 2-19-2008)

All former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this article or the uniform fire code as adopted and amended herein are hereby repealed. (Ord. 9912, 12-7-1999)

ARTICLE F. RESIDENTIAL CODE

SECTION:

This article shall be known as "an ordinance of the city of Lemoore adopting the 2022 California building code part 2 (vol. 1 and 2) including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, O, P, R, S, T, U, V and W referencing the 2015 international residential code", a copy of which is on file in the office of the development services department, and which may be hereinafter referred to as such or as "said code" or "code".

All the provisions and sections of said California building code, 2022, title 24, part 2.5 as compiled by the International Conference Of Building Officials, with the exception of those provisions in section 8-1F-2 of this article, are hereby adopted by reference as the building code and ordinance of the city. (Ord. 2016-14, 12-6-2016)

Section 1511.3.2 of the California building code, part 2, vol. 1 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 1511.3.2 Roof Sheathing.

When finish roof sheathing material is removed to the existing spaced sheathing, a minimum 3/8 inch (9mm) thick plywood sheathing shall be installed. The sheathing shall be installed such that the edges align over rafters and individual spaced sheathing boards. The sheathing shall be attached to the existing spaced sheathing and rafters with minimum 8d sinker common nails at 6 inches on center at all supported edges and 8d sinker nails at 12 inches on center at intermediate supports.

(Ord. 2016-14, 12-6-2016)

ARTICLE G. ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

SECTION:

This article shall be known as "an ordinance of the city of Lemoore adopting the 2022 California administrative code, referencing the California code of regulations, published by the International Code Council", a copy of which is on file in the office of the development services department, and which may be hereinafter referred to as such or as "said code" or "code".

All of the provisions and sections of said California administrative code, 2022, title 24, part 1 are hereby adopted by reference as the administrative code and ordinance of the city. (Ord. 2016-14, 12-6-2016)

ARTICLE H. EXISTING BUILDING CODE

SECTION:

This article shall be known as "an ordinance of the city of Lemoore adopting the 2022 California existing building code", a copy of which is on file in the office of the development services department, and which may be hereinafter referred to as such or as "said code" or "code".

All the provisions and sections of said California existing building code, 2022 edition, are hereby adopted by reference as the California existing building code and ordinance of the city. (Ord. 2016-14, 12-6-2016)