Los Angeles County Municipal Code § 3604.2 Standpipes
Los Angeles County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles County
Cite as: Los Angeles County Municipal Code § 3604.2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Marinas and boatyards shall be equipped throughout with standpipe systems in accordance with NFPA 303. Systems shall be provided with hose connections located such that no point on the marina pier or float system exceeds 150 feet (15 240 mm) from a standpipe hose connection. Standpipe systems shall be of a wet type unless the system is installed in an area that is subject to freezing temperatures.
3604.2.2 - Floats.¶
Portions of floats more than 250 feet (76 200 mm) travel distance from fire apparatus access shall be provided with an approved wet standpipe system.
3604.2.2.1 - Hose stations.¶
Hose stations shall be spaced to provide protection to all portions of floats or floating vessels. Hoses shall be mounted on a reel or rack and enclosed within an approved cabinet. Hose stations shall be labeled "FIRE HOSE — EMERGENCY USE ONLY." Only listed equipment shall be used. Each hose station shall be provided with a 2½-inch (63.5 mm) fire hose valve with a connected 2½-inch to 1½-inch reducer, a maximum length of 100 feet of lined hose, and an approved fog nozzle.
The pipe sizing shall be a minimum of 2½ inches (63.5 mm) and shall be based on providing 65 psi (448.159 kPa) at 100 gpm (378.5 L/min) at the most remote hose station valve outlet, using a maximum 150 psi (1034.21 kPa) at the fire department connection.
4801 - GENERAL
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