§ 5.1 — Placentia Municipal Code

5.1.1.2 Stock of Spare Sprinklers¶

(B) Section 5.1.1.2.1 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.1.2.1 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.

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

(D) Section 5.1.1.2.3 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.1.2.3 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).

(E) Section 5.1.1.2.4 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.1.2.4 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.

(F) 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.

(3) NFPA 24, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
- (A) Section 6.2.9* (3) and (5) are hereby deleted without replacement and (6), (7) and (8) 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.

(7) Any other valve type or location as permitted by the AHJ.
(B) Section 6.2.9* (2) is hereby revised as follows:
- (2) When approved by the fire code official, a wall post indicating valve.
(C) Section 6.3.3 is hereby added as follows:

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

(D) 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.

(E) 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.

(F) 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.

(G) 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 Sections 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.

(H) Section 10.4.3.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

10.4.3.1.1 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.

(aaa) Appendices.

(1) Appendix A is not adopted.
(2) Appendix B is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments.
- (A) Table B105.1 (1) is hereby revised as follows:

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TABLE B105.1(1)
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND
TOWNHOUSES
CALCULATION
AREA AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW FLOW DURATION
(square feet) (Design Standard) (gallons per minute) (hours)
0-3,600 No automatic sprinkler system 1,000 1
3,601 and greater No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table
B105.1(2) at the required
fire-flow rate
0-3,600 Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code 750 3/4
or Section 313.3 of the California Residential
Code
3,601 and greater Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code 1/2 value in Table 1
or Section 313.3 of the California Residential B105.1(2) but not less
Code than 1500

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

(B) Table B105.2 is hereby revised as follows:

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TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY
DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW
SYSTEM (Design Standard) (gallons per minute) FLOW DURATION (hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 or Section 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table B105.1(2)
903.3.1.2 of the California Fire B105.1(2) but not less than 1500
Code

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

(3) Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety.
(4) Appendix C is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
- (A) 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.

(B) Section C103.2 Average Spacing is hereby deleted without replacement.
(C) Section C103.3 Maximum Spacing is hereby deleted without replacement.
(5) Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety.
(6) Appendix D is not adopted.
(7) Appendix E is not adopted.
(8) Appendix F is not adopted.
(9) Appendix G is not adopted.
(10) Appendix H is adopted in its entirety.
(11) Appendix I is not adopted.
(12) Appendix J is not adopted.
(13) Appendix K is not adopted.
(14) Appendix L is not adopted.
(15) Appendix M is not adopted.
(16) Appendix N is not adopted.
(17) Appendix O is not adopted.
(18) Appendix P is not adopted.
(19) Appendix Q is not adopted.

(Ord. O-2025-11, 11/18/2025)

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