HomeMy WebLinkAboutNS-1006ORDINANCE NS-1006 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CERTAIN
CODES K~OWN AS THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1967 EDITION,
VOLUME I; UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1967 EDITION, STANDARDS;
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL
OFFICIALS UNIFORM PLUMBING C~DE; UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
1967 EDITION, VOLUME V, STGNS,~ ~NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, 1968; UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME III - HOUSING;
AND THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1967 EDITION; REPEALING
AND READOPTING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND AND ADD TO THE CODES
HEREBY ADOPTED
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending certain portions of Chapter 8 thereof to effect
the adoption by reference the Uniform Building Code, 1967 Edition,
volume I; Uniform Building Code, 1967 Edition, Standards; Inter-
national Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform
Plumbing Code; Uniform Building Code, 1967 Edition, Volume V, Signs;
National Electrical Code, 1968; u~tfo~m BU~dt~g C~, Volume III
- Housing; and the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1967 Edition; Repealing
and readopting certain portions of Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code to amend and add to the codes hereby adopted.
SECTION 2: That Section 8-100 of the Santa Aha Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-100. Application Processing and Plan Checking Fees.
Section 303(b) of the Building Code, 1967 Edition, is amended
to read as follows:
Application processing and plan checking fees: Prior to
issuing a building permit, an application processing and plan
checking fee equal to one-half of the building permit fee
shall be paid to the building official. When a building
permit is not issued within 90 days of the application for a
permit, such fee shall be paid upon demand from the Building
Official.
EXCEPTION: When multiple plans for residences or apart-
ments are submitted at one time, such fee shall be paid only
for each different floor plan plus $5.00 for each repetition
of the same floor plan.
SECTION 3: That Section 8-120 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code is hereby repealed and re-enacted to read as follows:
Sec. 8-120. Court Walls.
The first paragraph of Section 504(c) of the Building Code,
1967 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
(c) Buildings on same property and buildings containing courts.
For the purpose of determining the required wall and
opening protection, buildings ~n~the same property and
court walls of buildings over one story in height shall
be assumed to have a property line between them.
SECTION 4: That Section 8-128 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
is hereby repealed and re-enacted to read as follows:
Sec. 8-128. Automatic Fire-extin~uishinq Systems.
That Section 506(c) of the Building Code, 1967
amended to read as follows:
(c)
Edition, is
Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems. The area specified
in Section 505 may be tripled in one-story buildings and
doubled in buildings of more than one story if the building
is provided with an approved automatic fire-ext%~guishing
system throughout. The area increases permitted in this
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Subsection may be compounded with that specified in
paragraph No. 1, 2 or 3 of Subsection (a) of this
Section. The increases permitted in this Subsection
shall not apply when automatic fire-extinguishing
systems are installed under the following provisions:
1. Section 507 for an increase in allowable number
of stories.
2. Section 3802(b) 6 for Group E, Divisions 1 and 2
occupancies.
3. Substitution for one-hour fire resistive construc-
tion pursuant to Section 508.
SECTION 5~: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding thereto Section 8-129 to read as follows:
Sec. 8-129. Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems.
The second paragraph of Section 507 of the Building Code,
1967 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
The limits set forth in Table No. 5-D may be increased
by one story if the building is provided with an approved
automatic fire-extinguishing system throughout. The increase
in hgight for automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall not
apply when the automatic fire-extinguishing systems through-
out are installed under the following provisions:
1. Section 3802(b) 6 for Group E, Divisions 1 and 2
Occupancies.
2. Section 506, for an increase in allowable area.
3. Substitution for one-hour fire-resistive construction
pursuant to Section 508.
SECTION 6: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding thereto Section 8-135 to read as follows:
Sec. 8-135. Boiler Rooms and Central Heatin~ Plants.
The fourth paragraph of Section 1108 of the Building Code,
1967 Edition, is amended by adding the following exception:
EXCEPTION: Buildings not more than one story in height of
Group F, Division 2 Occupancy with an occupant
load of less than 30".
SECTION 7: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-140 to read as follows:
Sec. 8-140. Light and Ventilation.
Section 1305(a) of the Building Code, 1967 Edition, is
amended by adding a fifth paragraph to read as follows:
For the purpose of determining light and ventilation require-
ments, any room may be considered as a portion of an adjoining
room when one-half of the area of the common wall is open and
unobstructed and provides an opening of not less than one-tenth
of the floor area of the interior room or 25 square feet,
whichever is greater.
SECTION 8: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-141 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-141. Kitchen Ventilation.
Section 1305 of the Building Code, 1967 Edition, is amended
by adding a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
(c) Kitchen Ventilation. There shall be installed in the
wall or ceiling, approximately over the cooking facilities,
a ventilating opening with a minimum area of forty-eight (48)
square inches and a minimum six-inch dimension, connected by
an incombustible ventilating duct free to the outside of the
building. The ventilating duct for each kitchen shall have
a minimum cross-sectional area of twenty-eight (28) square
inches. An approved forced-draft system of ventilation may
be substituted for the natural-draft ventilating system.
SECTION 9: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-145 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-145. Light and Ventilation.
Section 1405(a) of the Building Code, 1967 Edition, is
hereby amended by adding a fifth paragraph to read as
follows:
For the purpose of determining light and ventilation
requirements, any room may be considered as a portion of
an adjoining room when one-half of the area of a common
wall is open and unobstructed and provides an opening
of not less than one-tenth of the floor area of the
interior room or 25 square feet, whichever is greater.
SECTION 10: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-146 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-146. Kitchen Ventilation.
Section 1405 of the Building Code,
by amended by adding a new subsection
1967 Edition, is here-
(d) to read as follows:
(d) Kitchen Ventilation. There shall be installed in
the wall or ceiling, approximately over the cooking
facilities, a ventilating opening with a minimum area of
forty-eight (48) square inches and a minimum six (6) inch
dimension, connected by an incombustible ventilating
duct free to the outside of the building. The ventilating
duct for each kitchen shall have a minimum cross-sectional
area of twenty-eight (28) square inches. An approved
forced-draft system of ventilation may be substituted for
the natural-draft ventilating system.
SECTION 11: That Sections 8-180, 8-181, and 8-201 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code are hereby repealed.
SECTION 12: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-250 to read as follows:
Sec. 8-250. Fire Extinquishing Systems, Chapter 38.
CHAPTER 38 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
General Note: The entire Chapter has been reorganized and resectioned
to facilitate present use and future revision.
Scope
Sec. 3801. (a) General. All fire-extinguishing systems required in
this Code shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of
this Chapter.
All hose threads used in connection with fire-extinguishing
systems shall comply with the standards of the Fire Department.
(b) Approvals. All fire-extinguishing systems including automatic
sprinklers, combination standpipe, dry and wet standpipes, special
automatic extinguishing systems, and basement inlet pipes shall
~e a~proved and shall be subject to such periodic tests as may
be required. The location of all Fire Department connections
shall be approved by the Fire Department.
(c) Definitions. For the purpose of this Chapter, certain terms
are defined as follows:
COMBINATION STANDPIPE is a fire line system with a constant water
supply and installed for the use of the Fire Department and
the occupants of the building.
DRY STANDPIPE is a fire line system without a constant water
supply and equipped with Fire Department inlet and outlet
connections and installed exclusively for the use of the
Fire Department.
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PIRE DEPARTMENT HOSE CONNECTION is a hose connection at grade
or street level for use by the Fire Department only.
WET STANDPIPE is an auxiliary fire line system with a constant
water supply installed primarily for emergency fire use by the
occupants of the building.
(d) Standards. Fire-extinguishing systems shall comply with
U.B.C. Standards No. 38-1-67 and No. 38-2-67.
Automatic Fire-Extinguishinq Systems
Sec. 3802. (a) General. Automatic fire-extinguishing
systems shall comply with the provisions of this Section.
(b) Where Required. Standard automatic fire-extinguishing
systems shall be installed and maintained in operable condition
as specified in this Chapter in the following locations:
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1. In every story, basement or cellar of all buildings
except Group I Occupancies when the floor area exceeds fifteen
hundred square feet (1500 sq. ft.) and there is not provided
at least twenty square feet (20 sq. ft.) of opening entirely
above the adjoining ground level in each fifty lineal feet (50
lin.ft.) or fraction thereof of exterior wall in the story,
basement or cellar on at least one side of the building.
Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than thirty
inches (30"). Such openings shall be maintained readily
accessible to the Fire Department and shall not be obstructed
in a manner that fire fighting or rescue cannot be accomplished
from the exterior.
When openings in a story are provided on only one side and
the opposite wall of such story is more than seventy-five feet
(75') from such openings, the story shall be provided with an
approved automatic fire-extinguishing system or openings as
specified above shall be provided on at least two sides of the
exterior walls of the story.
If any portion of a basement or cellar is located more than
seventy-five feet (75') from openings required in this Section,
the basement or cellar shall be provided with an approved
automatic fire-extinguishing system.
2. Under the roof and gridiron, in the tie and fly galleries
and in all places behind the proscenium wall of stages, over
enclosed platforms in excess of five hundred square feet (500
sq. ft.) in area; and in dressing rooms, workshops and store-
rooms accessory to such stages or enclosed platforms.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Stages or enclosed platforms open to
the auditorium room on three or more sides.
2. Altars, pulpits, or similar platforms and their
accessory rooms.
3. State gridirons when side wall sprinklers with 135°F.
rated heads with heat-baffle plates are installed around the
entire perimeter of the state at points not more than thirty
inches (30") below the gridiron, nor more than six inches
''(6") below the baffle plate.
4. Understage or under enclosed platform areas less than
four feet (4') in clear height used exclusively for chair or
table storage and lined on the inside with materials approved
for one-hour fire-resistive construction.
3. In any enclosed, usable space below or over a stairway
in groups B, C, and D Occupancies. See Section 3308 (f) also.
EXCEPTION: Type I or II buildings.
4. In basements or cellars larger than fifteen hundred
square feet (1500 sq. ft.) in floor area of Groups A, B, and
C Occupancies.
5. In all Group D Occupancies except jails, prisons and
reformatories; however, the respective increases for area and
height set forth in Sections 506(c) and 507 shall be permitted.
6. In Group E, Divisions 1 and 2 Occupancies having an area
of more than fifteen hundred square feet (1500 sq. ft.); in
Group E, Division 3 Occupancies having an area of more than
three thousand square feet (3000 sq. ft.); and in Group E,
Division 4 Occupancies more than one story in height.
7. At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their
terminal room in other than Group I Occupancies. Chutes ex-
tending through three or more floors shall have additional
sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors.
Sprinkler heads shall be accessible for servicing.
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8. In Group F, Division 2 Occupancies used for retain sales
when the occupancy is over twelve thousand square feet (12,000
sq. ft.) in a single floor area or more than two stories in
height; however, the respective increases for area and height
set forth in Sections 506 and 507 shall be permitted.
(c) Detailed Requirements. Automatic fire-extinguishing
systems shall be installed in accordance with Section 3801(d).
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems
shall have at least one automatic water supply of adequate
pressure, capacity and reliability.
2. Automatic fire-sprinkling systems may be connected
to the domestic water supply main when approved by the Building
Official provided the domestic water supply is of adequate
pressure, capacity and sizing for the combined domestic and
fire sprinkler requirements. In such case, the fire-sprinkler
system connection shall be made between the public water main
or meter and the building shutoff valve and there shall not be
intervening valves or connections. The fire department connec-
tion may be omitted when approved by the Fire Department.
3. The sprinkler alarm valve for an automatic fire-sprin-
kling system may be omitted when the sprinkler system serves
less than six heads or where the system is connected to an
approved fire alarm system.
Dry Standpipes
Sec. 3803. (a) General. Dry standpipes shall comply with the
requirements of this Section.
(b) Where Required. Ail buildings, four or more stories in
height, shall be equipped with one or more dry standpipes.
(c) Location. There shall be one dry standpipe outlet
connection located at every floor level landing of every re-
quired enclosed stairway or smokeproof enclosure. No point
within a building requiring dry standpipes shall be more than
one hundred and thirty feet (130') travel distance from a dry
standpipe outlet connection.
Portions of dry standpipe systems not located within an en-
closed stairway or smokeproof enclosure shall be protected by
a degree of fire resistance equal to that required for vertical
enclosures in the building in which they are located.
(d) Detailed Requirements. 1. Construction. Fittings and
connections shall be of sufficient strength to withstand 300
pounds per square inch of water pressure when ready for service.
All dry standpipes shall be tested hydrostatically to withstand
not less than 300 pounds per square inch of pressure for two
hours, but in no case shall the pressure be less than 50 pounds
per square inch above the maximum working pressure.
2. Piping. Ail horizontal runs of dry standpipe systems
shall be pitched at the rate of one-fourth inch (1/4") to ten
feet (10') for purposes of draining.
Where pipe traps occur in such standpipe systems including
fire department connections, they shall be provided with drains.
3. Size. The size of the standpipe shall be not less than
four inches (4") in buildings in which the highest outlet is
seventy-five feet (75') or less above the fire department con-
nection and shall be not less than six inches (6") where the
highest outlet is higher than seventy-five feet (75') above
the fire department connection.
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4. Fire department connections. Ail four-inch (4") dry
standpipes shall be equipped with a two-way fire department
connection. All six-inch (6") dry standpipes shall be equipped
with a four-way fire department connection. All fire department
connections shall be located on a street front, not less than
eighteen inches (18") nor more than four feet (4') above grade
and shall be equipped with an approved straight-way check valve
and substantial plugs or caps. All fire department connections
shall be p~otected against mechanical injury and shall be visible
and accessible. More than one fire department connection may be
required.
5. Outlets. Each standpipe shall be equipped with an approved
two and one-half inch (2 1/2") outlet not less than two feet (2')
nor more than four feet (4') above the floor level of each story.
All dry standpipes shall be equipped with a two-way, two and one-
half inch (2 1/2") outlet above the roof line of the building when
the roof has a pitch of less than four inches (4") in twelve
inches (12"). All outlets shall be installed so that a twelve-
inch (12") long wrench may be used in connecting the hose with
clearance for the wrench on all sides of the outlet. Standpipes
located in smokeproof enclusures shall have outlets located in
the vestibule or on the balcony. Standpipe outlets in stairway
enclosures or smoke towers shall be so located that the exit
doors do not interfere with the use of the outlet.
6. Signs. An approved, durable sign with raised letters of
at least one inch (t") in height shall be permanently attached
adjacent to all fire department street connections. Such sign
shall read, "DRY STANDPIPE."
Wet Standpipes.
Sec. 3804. (a) General. Wet standpipes
requirements of this Section.
shall comply with the
(b) Where Required. Wet standpipes extending from the cellar
or basement into the topmost story shall be provided in Group A
and Group B, Divisions 1 and 2, Occupancies with an occupant load
exceeding 1000; in Groups C,D,E,F,G and H Occupancies four or
more stories in height; and in Groups E and F Occupancies having
a floor area exceeding twenty thousand square feet (20,~00 sq.
ft.) per floor.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Wet standpipes are not required in
buildings equipped throughout with an automatic fire-extin-
guishing system.
2. Wet standpipes are not required in basements or cellars
equipped with a complete automatic fire-extinguishing system.
3. Wet standpipes shall not be required in assembly
areas used solely for worship.
(c) Location. Wet standpipes shall be located so that all
portions of the building are within twenty feet (20') of a
nozzle attached to seventy-five (75') of hose.
In Group A, Group B, Division 1 and Group B, Division 2,
Occupancies when the occupant load is more than 1,000, outlets
shall be located on each side of any stage, on each side of the
rear of the auditorium and on each side of the balcony.
(d) Detailed Requirements. 1. Construction. Wet standpipes
shall be installed and tested as required for the water distri-
bution system within the building.
2. Size. The size of the standpipe shall be not less than two
and one-half inches (2 1/2") in diameter when the height of the
riser if fifty feet (50') or more above the source and shall be
not less than two inches (2") in diameter when the height of the
riser is less than fifty feet (50') above the source.
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3. Outlets. Ail interior wet standpipes shall be equipped
with a one and one-half-inch (1 1/2") valve in each story,
including the basement or cellar of the building and located not
less than three feet (3') nor more than six feet (6') above the
floor.
4. Water supply. The wet standpipe system shall deliver not
less than 35 gallons of water per minute at not less than 25
pounds per square inch residual pressure from each of any two
outlets flowing simultaneously for 30 minutes. When more than
one interior wet standpipe is required in the building, such
standpipes may be connected at their bases or highest points by
pipes of equal size. Where combination standpipes are installed
the one and one-half-inch (1 1/2") outlet system may be supplied
from the combination system with a two-inch (2") connecting line.
5. Pressure and gravity tanks. Pressure or gravity tanks
shall have a capacity sufficient to furnish at least 70 gallons
of water per minute for 30 minutes. Other such tanks shall be
located so as to provide not less than 25 pounds per square inch
residual pressure from each of two outlets flowing simultaneously
for 30 minutes. Discharge pipes from pressure tanks shall extend
two inches (2") from and into the bottom of such tanks. All
tanks shall be equipped with a manhole, ladder and platform,
drainpipe, water and pressure gauges, and a pressure relief valve.
Each pressure tank shall be tested in place after installation
and proved tight at a hydrostatic pressure 50 per cent in excess
of the working pressure required, but not less than 150 pounds per
square inch. W/aere such tanks are used also for domestic purposes,
the supply take-off for such purposes shall be located above the
required capacity of such tanks. Supply tanks shall be supported
on incombustible construction with not less than three-foot (3')
clearances over the top and under the bottom to adjacent construc-
tion. Approved pressure gauges shall be provided at pressure
tanks and at the air pump.
6. Fire pumps. Fire pumps shall be approved and shall
deliver not less than the required fire flow and pressure. Such
pumps shall be supplied with adequate power source and shall be
automatic in operation, Where the wet standpipe system is
supplied with water from the domestic supply of the building,
approved fire pumps shall not be required provided the domestic
pump used delivers the required fire flow.
7. Hose and hose reels. Each wet standpipe outlet shall be
supplied with a hose not less than one and one-half inches (1 1/2")
in diameter. Such hose shall be equipped with an approved
variable fog nozzle. An approved hose reel rack or cabinet
shall be located so as to make the hose accessible. The hose
reel rack or cabinet shall be recessed in the wall or protected
by suitable cabinets.
8. Connection to fire-extinguishing systems. Wet standpipe
systems may be supplied from a fire-extinguishing system comply-
ing with U.B.C. Standard No. 38-1-67 and shall be connected as
required in Section 3801.
9. Pressure reduction. Where the static pressure at any stand-
pipe outlet exceeds 100 pounds per square inch, an approved pres-
sure reduction device shall be permanently installed at the outlet
to reduce the water flow so that the nozzle pressure does not
exceed 80 pounds per square inch in accordance with Table No.38A.
Combination Standpipes
Sec. 3805. (a) General. Ail combination standpipes shall
comply with the requirements of this Section. Design and in-
stallation shall be in accordance with U.B.C. Standard No. 38-
3-70. Where a combination standpipe system is installed in
accordance with this Section, a separate dry standpipe system
need not be installed.
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(b) Where Required. One combination standpipe shall be
required for every stairway or smokeproof enclosure that ex-
tends from the ground floor to the roof in buildings exceeding
one hundred and fifty feet (150') in height.
(c) Location. Combination standpipe systems shall have
connections for dry standpipes located as required in Section
3803(c) and shall have wet standpipe outlets as required in
Section 3804(c).
Portions of combination standpipe systems, including ex-
tensions for wet standpipe outlets, not within an enclosed
stairway or smokeproof enclosure shall be protected by a degree
of fire resistance equal to that rec/uired for vertical enclosures
in the building in which they are located.
In buildings where more than one combination standpipe
system is provided, they shall be cross connected at the bottom.
(d) Detailed Requirements. 1. Construction. Combination
standpipe systems shall be installed and tested as required for
dry standpipe systems in accordance with Section 3803(d)-1.
(2) Size. Combination standpipe systems shall be not less
than six inches (6") in diameter.
(3) Riser shutoff valve and drain. Each individual riser
must be equipped with an OS and Y valve at its base and an
approved valve for draining.
(4) Fire Department Connections. Ail combination standpipe
systems shall be equipped with a four-way fire department
connection. Combination standpipe systems with three or more
standpipes shall be provided with not less than two four-way
fire department inlet connections.
All fire department connections shall be located on a street
front not less than eighteen inches (18") nor more than four
feet (4') above grade and shall be equipped with an approved
straightway check valve and substantial plugs or caps. All fire
department connections shall be protected against mechanical
injury and shall be visible and accessible. The number of fire
department connections shall be determined by the Fire Department.
(5) Outlets. Every standpipe shall be equipped with a two
and one-half-inch (2 1/2") outlet not less than two feet (2')
nor more than four feet (4') above the floor level at each story.
All standpipes shall be equipped with a three-way two and one-
half-inch (2 1/2") outlet above the roof line when the roof has
a pitch of less than four inches (4") in twelve inches (12").
Roof outlets are not required for roofs with a pitch greater than
four inches (4") in twelve inches (12"). All outlets shall be
installed so that a twelve-inch (12") long ~rench may be used in
connecting the hose with wrench clearance on all sides of the
outlet. Standpipes located in smokeproof enclosures shall have
outlets at the vestibule or balcony. Outlets above the fourth
floor above grade shall be provided with one hundred feet (100')
of two and one-half-inch (2 1/2") approved unlined fabric hose
with one-inch (1") orifice, straight-tipped brass nozzle without
a shutoff at the nozzle unless waived by the Fire Department.
Such outlets shall be identified with a sign having three-inch
(3") high letters reading: "FIRE DEPARTMENT USE ONLY." The hose
and nozzle shall be installed in an approved hose cabinet. An
approved drip cock or drain connection shall be located between
the standpipe outlet and the hose. Roof outlets need not be
provided with hoses. In areas subject to freezing, wet stand-
pipe systems shall be protected from freezing.
(6) Signs. An approved durable sign with raised letters at
least one inch (1") high shall be permanently attached to all
fire department street connections and test connections, and such
sign shall read: "COMBINATION STANDPIPE AND TEST CONNECTIONS."
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Buildings Under Construction
Sec. 3806. (a) General. During the construction of a building
and until the permanent fire-extinguishing system has been in-
stalled and is in service, fire protection shall be provided in
accordance with this Section.
(b) Where Required. Every building, six stories or more in
height, shall be provided with not less than one standpipe for
fire department use during construction. Such standpipes shall
be installed when the progress of construction is not more than
fifty feet (50') in height above grade. Such standpipe shall be
provided with fire department inlet connections at accessible
locations adjacent to usable stairs. Such standpipe systems shall
be extended as construction progresses to within one floor of
the highest point of construction having secured decking or
flooring.
In each floor there shall be provided a two and one-half-inch
(2 1/2") valve outlet for fire department use. Where construction
height requires installation of a combination standpipe, fire
pumps and water main connections shall be provided to serve the
standpipe.
(c)Temporar¥ Standpipes. Temporary standpipes may be provided
in place of permanent systems if they are designed to furnish
75 gallons of water per minute at 50 pounds per square inch
pressure with a standpipe size of not less than four inches (4").
All outlets shall be not less than two and one-half inches (2 1/2").
Pumping equipment sufficient to provide this pressure and volume
shall be available at all times when a combination system is
required.
(d) Detailed Requirements. Standpipe systems for buildings
under construction shall be installed as required for permanent
standpipe systems.
Basement Pipe Inlets
Sec. 3807. For basement pipe inlet requirements , see
Appendix, Section 3807.
APPENDIX - CHAPTER 38 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
~asement Pipe Inlets
Sec. 3807. (a) General. Ail basement pipe inlets shall be
installed in accordance with requirements of this Section.
(b) Where Required. Basement pipe inlets shall be installed
in the first floor of every store, warehouse, or factory having
cellars or basements.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where the cellar or basement is equipped
with an automatic fire-extinguishing system as specified in
Section 3802.
2. Where the cellar or basement is used for the storage
of permanent archives or valuables such as safe deposit
vaults or similar uses adversely affected by water.
(c) Location. The location of basement pipe inlets shall be
as required by the Building Official in accordance with Section
3801 (b) .
(d) Detailed Requirements. Ail basement pipe inlets shall be
of cast iron, steel, brass, or bronze with lids of cast brass or
bronze.
The basement pipe inlet shall consist of a sleeve not less
than eight inches (8") inside diameter extending through the
floor and terminating flush with or through the basement or
cellar ceiling and shall have a top flange recessed with an
inside shoulder to receive the lid. The top flange shall be
installed flush with finish floor surface. The lid shall be
a solid casting and have a lift recessed in the top. This
lid shall be provided with a cast-in sign reading: "FIRE
DEPARTMENT ONLY, DO NOT COVER." The lid shall be installed
in such a manner to permit its easy removal from the flange
shoulder.
TABLE NO. 38-A1
STANDPIPE PRESSURE
AT HOSE OUTLET
(Pounds per
square inch)
SIZE OF
ORIFICE
(In inches)
110 1 1/16
120 29/32
130 13/16
140 3/4
150 23/32
160 11/16
170 21/32
180 5/8
200 19/32
225 9/16
250 17/32
280 1/2
1Orifice size to
nozzle to 80 pounds,
and one-half inch (1
reduce volume at one-half-inch (1/2")
based on seventy-five-foot (75') one
1/2") approved hose.
SECTION 12A: That the Santa Aha Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-260 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-260. Temporary Use of Streets and Alleys.
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SECTION 13: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-370 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-370. Clotheswashers (Laundry tubs).
Table 4-1 of the Uniform plumbing Code, 1967 Edition,
is amended by deleting the words "Laundry tubs or" in the
ninth line of the table.
SECTION 14: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-372 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-372. Cleanouts.
Section 406(a) of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition,
is amended to read as follows:
(a) Each horizontal drainage pipe and each horizontal
under floor vent over five (5) feet in length shall be
provided with a cleanout at its upper terminal except
sinks and urinals which shall have cleanouts at all upper
terminals. Except that cleanouts may be omitted on each
horizontal drainage pipe installed on a slope of seventy-
two (72) degrees or less from the vertical (angle of 1/5
bend), and each such run of piping which is more than
one hundred (100) feet in total developed length shall be
provided with a cleanout for each one hundred (100) feet
or fraction thereof, in length of such piping; provided,
however, that excepting the building drain and its hori-
zontal branches, a cleanout shall not be required on any
pipe or piping which is above the first floor of the
building.
An approved type of two-way cleanout fitting installed
outside of a building at the lower end of a building
drain and extended to grade may be substituted for an
upper terminal cleanout.
SECTION 15: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-374 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-374. Cleanouts.
Section 406(i) of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
(i) Cleanouts shall be provided for pressure drainage
systems as classified under Section 409(g).
SECTION 16. That the Santa Ana Municipal code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-380 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-380. Vents Not Required.
Section 502 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition,
is hereby amended by deleting subsection (c).
SECTION 17. That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-390 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-390. Shower Stalls.
Subsection 909(e) of the Uniform Plumbing code, 1967 Edition,
is hereby amended by deleting the words "having each layer"
in the last sentence of the third paragraph.
SECTION 18. That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-400 thereof to read as follows:
Sec. 8-400. Water Piping in Buildings.
Subsection 1008(c) (1) of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967
Edition, is amended to read as follows:
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(1) Non-metallic and ferrous piping shall be prohibited;
except that ferrous piping may be used when protected against
corrosion and installed in channels, tubes, or in similar
protective manner when approved by the Administrative Authority.
SECTION 19: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-402 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-402. Buildinq Supply Pipe.
Section 1009(h) of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967
Edition, is amended by adding the following language
at the end thereof:
No building supply pipe shall be less than three-
quarter (3/4) inch in diameter and not less than one
(1) inch for each single family residential structure.
Each main building shall have a minimum of two (2)
three-quarter (3/4) inch hose bibbs located one readily
accessible to the front yard and one readily accessible
to the rear yard.
SECTION 20: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-410 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-410. Building Supply Pipe.
Table 10-2 footnote of the Uniform Plumbing Code,
1967 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
**Building Supply - 3/4" minimum - 1" minimum for
each single family residential structure.
SECTION 21: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-420 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-420. Cleanouts.
Section l107(a) of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967
Edition, is hereby amended by deleting the second
sentence.
SECTION 22: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-440 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-440. Gas Fired Water Heater; Approval
.Requirements.
Section 1305 of the Uniform Plumbing Code,
is amended to read as follows:
1967 Edition,
Sec. 1305--Gas Fired Water Heater Approval
Requirements.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this
section, gas fired water heaters and gas fired hot
water boilers shall conform to approved recognized
applicable standards or to other standards acceptable
to the Administrative Authority. Each such water
heater or boiler shall bear the label of an approved
testing agency certifying and attesting that such
equipment has been tested and inspected and meets the
requirements of applicable standards.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this
section, or when reconditioned by the manufacturer or
his approved agent in accordance with its original
approval requirements and reinstalled at its original
location,.each reconditioned water heater or hot water
boiler shall be tested for safety and conformity to
approved standards and shall bear the label of an
approved testing agency certifying and attesting that
such equipment has been tested and inspected and meets
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the requirements of applicable standards. Such label
shall also state clearly that the water heater has been
reconditioned, and shall give the name and address of
the reconditioner. Every person applying for a permit
to install a used or reconditioned water heater shall
clearly state on his application for permit that such
equipment is used or reconditioned.
(c) Notwithstanding standards for equipment and
installations or listings of approved testing agencies,
all gas storage-type water heaters and hot water
boilers, in addition to the primary temperature
control, shall be equipped with a temperature-limiting
device which shall consist of either an automatic
energy shut-off system, a temperature relief valve or
a combination temperature and pressure relief valve.
The above required temperature-limiting device
shall be installed at the factory or shipped with the
appliance, accompanied by complete instructions for
its installation. When it is designed to shut off
the source of energy, it shall activate a valve or
relay which is separate from the valve or relay
operated by the primary temperature control.
SECTION 23: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-445 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-445. Oil Burning and Other Water Heaters.
Section 1306 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition,
is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1306 - oil Burning and other Water Heaters.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this
section, water heaters deriving heat from fuels or types
of energy other than gas shall be constructed and in-
stalled in accordance with approved standards in a
manner satisfactory to the Administrative Authority.
Vents for such appliances shall be approved or listed
types and shall be installed in conformity with their
conditions of approval. Proper provision shall be
made for an adequate supply of air for combustion and
for adequate ventilation of heater rooms or compartments.
Each such appliance shall be installed in an approved
location satisfactory to the Administrative Authority
and to local and State fire provention agencies.
(b) Notwithstanding standards for equipment and
installations or listings of approved testing agencies,
all storage-type water heaters and hot water boilers,
regardless of source of energy, in addition to the
primary temperature control, shall be equipped with a
temperature-limiting device which shall consist of
either an automatic energy shutoff system, a temperature
relief valve or a combination temperature and pressure
relief valve.
The above required %emperature-limiting device shall
be installed at the factory or shipped with the appliance,
accompanied by complete instructions for its installation.
When it is designed to shut off the source of energy,
it shall activate a valve or relay which is separate
from the valve or relay operated by the primary tempera-
ture control.
SECTION 24: That Sections 8-376, 8-385, 8-399, 8-400, 8-401,
8-443, 8-456, and 8-489 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code are hereby
repealed.
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SECTION 24A: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-556 to read as follows:
Sec. 8-556. Adoption by reference.
There is hereby adopted by the city that certain code
known as the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1967 Edition, and
the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are
hereinafter amended, of which code not less than three (3)
copies have been and are on file in the office of the clerk
of the Council of the city, and said code is hereby adopted
and incorporated as fully as if set forth at length herein
as provided for in section 419 of the charter of the city,
and from the date on which this chapter shall take effect
the provisions thereof, subject to the amendments herein-
after set forth, shall be in effect within the city limits,
and this code shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the
city of Santa Ana.
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SECTION 25: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-560 thereto to read as follows:
sec~ 8-560. Permit Fees.
Section 304 of the Uniform Mechanical
Edition, is amended by changing item No.
as follows:
Code, 1967
1 to read
1. For the issuance of each permit --- $2.00
SECTION 25A: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-561 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-561. Refund of perf..it Fees.
Section 304 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1967
Edition, is amended by adding a paragraph to read as
follows:
When construction authorized by a permit is not
begun and no inspections have been made, the Building
Official shall, upon written request from the permittee,
make refund of fees subject to the following limitations:
The Building Official shall not make any refund of fees
collected amounting to $2.00 or less. In case a refund
is made, the amount of such refund shall not be more
than 80% of the amount of the fee paid nor shall such
refund include any part of the first $2.00 of such fee.
No refund of such fee or part thereof shall be made
unless applied for within one year from the date of the
issuance of the permit. When fees are erroneously
collected by duplication of permits or for construction
outside the jurisdiction of the city of Santa Ana,
100% may be refunded.
SECTION 26: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-562 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-562. ~einspection Fees.
Section 306 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1967
Edition, is amended by adding a paragraph to read as
follows:
When any reinspection is required due to the negli-
gence of the permit holder, his agent, or other respon-
sible persons, or due to the failure of said parties to
comply with previous correction instructions, a fee of
$5.00 may be charged by the Building Official prior to
each such reinspection.
SECTION 27: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-570 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-570. Readily Accessible.
Section 420 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1967
Edition, is amended by changing the definition of
"Readily Accessible" to read as follows:
READILY ACCESSIBLE means capable of being reached
safely and quickly for operation, repair, or in~pe~ti0h
without the use of portable ladders and without requir-
ing those to whom ready access is requisite to climb
over or remove obstacles.
SECTION 28: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-600 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-600. C_ondensate Drain.
Section 1202 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1967
Edition, is amended by adding a sentence to the fourth
paragraph to read as follows:
The minimum condensate drain size shall be not less
than three quarter inch (3/4") and shall drain over the
top and into an approved plumbing fixture or to a suit-
able sandpit outside of the building or to other approved
means.
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SECTION 29: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-610 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-610. Location.
Section 1202 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1967 Edition,
is amended by adding a sentence to the first paragraph to
read as follows:
When installed outside of a building, no comfort
cooling ~quSpment shall be closer than five (5) feet
from a side property line.
SECTION 30: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-620 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-620. Location.
Section 1304 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1967 Edition,
is amended by adding a sentence to the seventh paragraph
to read as follows:
When installed outside of a building, no absorption
unit shall be closer than five (5) feet from a side
property line.
SECTION 31: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-630 thereto to read as follows:
Sec. 8-630. Location.
Section 1402 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1967
Edition, is amended by adding a sentence to the second
paragraph to read as follows:
When installed outside of a building,
cooling system shall be closer than five
side property line.
no evaporative
(5) feet from a
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SECTION 3lA: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-667 to read as follows:
Sec. 8-667. Adoption by reference.
There is hereby adopted by the city that certain code
known as the National Electrical Code, 1968, and the whole
thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter
amended, of which code not less than three (3) copies
have been and are on file in the office of the clerk of
the council of the city, and said code is hereby adopted
and incorporated as fully as if set forth at length herein
as provided for in section 419 of the charter of the city,
and from the date on which this chapter shall take effect
the provisions thereof, subject to the amendments herein-
after set forth, shall be in effect within the city limits,
and this code shall be known as the National Electrical
Code, 1968, of the City of Santa Aha.
SECTION 32: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-785 thereof to read as follows:
Sec. 8-785. Branch Circuits.
Section 210-1 of the National Electrical Code, 1968
Edition, is amended to read as follows:
210-1. Scope. The provisions of this Article shall
apply to branch circuits supplying lighting or appliance
loads or combinations of such loads. Where motors, or
motor-operated appliances, are connected to any circuit
supplying lighting or other appliance loads, the provisions
of both this Article and Article 430 shall apply. Article
430 shall apply where branch circuit supplies only motor
loads.
(a)
(b)
Accessory uses or other buildings, signs, etc.,
separately located on the same lot or premises shall
have connecting conductors run underground. (Agri-
cultural areas excepted).
Where spare circuit protective devices are provided or
space for future circuit protective devices are
provided on the buss in any flush or semi-flush
mounted panel, then raceways of sufficient capacity
to permit utilization of such spares or spaces shall
be provided to an approved accessible location. Such
accessible location is defined as follows: Where
sufficient attic space is available or underfloor
space is available, a raceway shall terminate
conveniently for future use in each such space. Where
this condition does not exist, then such terminations
shall be approved by the Electrical Inspector.
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SECTION 33: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by repealing and re-enacting Section 8-797 thereof to read
as follows:
Sec. 8-797. Keceptacle Outlets Required.
Section 210-22 of the National Electrical Code,
Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1968
210-22. Receptacle Outlets Required.
Receptacle Outlets shall be installed as follows:
(a) General. Where portable cords are used, except
where the attachment of cords by other means is specifi-
cally permitted.
(b) Dwelling Type Occupancies. In every kitchen,
breakfast room, dining room, living room, parlor, library,
den, sun room, recreation room and bedroom, receptacle
outlets shall be installed so that no point along a counter
top work space or a wall space is more than six feet,
measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space. Such
space shall mean any space two feet wide or greater and
shall include island counter top work space, sliding
panels in exterior walls, partial height walls, and
build in room dividers. The receptacle outlets shall,
insofar as practicable, be spaced equal distances apart.
Receptacle outlets in the floor shall not be counted as part
of the required number of receptacle outlets unless located
close to the wall. At least one outlet shall be installed
for the laundry. As limited elsewhere in this Code, a
maximum of 12 outlets may be installed on any one circuit,
and overcurrent protection shall be 20 amperes.
Outlets in other sections of the dwelling for special
appliances, such as laundry equipment, shall be placed with-
in six (6) feet of the intended location of the appliance.
(c) Guest rooms in hotels, motels, and similar occupan-
cies shall have receptacles installed in accordance with
Section 210-22(b).
(d) Minimum Wire Size. For the supply of current to
general appliances and convenience receptacle circuits, no
conductor smaller than No. 12 A.W.G. shall be installed.
No convenience receptacle or appliance receptacle shall
be installed or operated on a general lighting branch
circuit at any time in any occupancy.
EXCEPTION: As permitted by Section 210-26(b).
(e) At least one receptacle shall be installed in rooms
containing one or more wash basins or lavatories.
SECTION 34: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-810 thereof to ~ad as follows:
Sec. 8-810. Lighting Outlets.
Section 210-26 of the National Electrical Code, 1968
Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
210-26. Li~htinq Outlets.
(a) Each single family dwelling and each occupancy of a
multi-family dwelling shall have not less than one general
lighting branch circuit with a maximum of 12 lighting out-
lets per circuit installed, minimum wire size shall be
No. 14 A.W.G.
(b) In all occupancies, every room shall have at least
one switched general lighting outlet. Living rooms, bed-
rooms, family rooms and dens may be excepted, provided at
least one switched wall receptacle is installed of the
"split plug" variety and supplied by a lighting branch
circuit and a convenience outlet circuit.
NOTE: The intent of the above is to provide two circuits
per room.
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(c) Entrance doorways providing access to the premises
from the exterior shall be provided with exterior illumina-
tion suitably located. The illuminating source shall be
controlled by an interior switch conveniently located near
the doorway.
NOTE: The intent of the above is not to provide a light
and switch at every door, but only to provide adequate
illumination for normal egress and ingress at all
doors.
SECTION 35: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by repealing and re-enacting Section 8-826 thereof to read
as follows:
Sec. 8-826.
Section
Edition ,
Wiring Methods.
230.44 of the National Electrical Code,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
1968
230-44. Wiring Methods.
Service-entrance conductors extending along the exterior
or entering buildings or other structures shall be
enclosed in rigid conduits, or, for circuits not ex-
ceeding 600 volts, in wireways, auxiliary gutter, or
as busways.
SECTION 36: That the Santa Aha Municipal Code is hereby
amended by repealing and re-enacting Section 8-857 thereof to read
as follows:
Sec. 8-857. Deletion of Section 230-70(g)
Section 230-70(g) of the National Electrical Code,
Edition, is hereby deleted.
1968
SECTION 37: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by repealing and re-enacting Section 8-879 thereof to read
as follows:
Sec. 8-879. Ratinq of Service Equipment.
Section 230-71(a) of the National Electrical Code, 1968
Edition, is hereby amended by amending Exception No. 1
thereof to read as follows:
EXCEPTION NO. 1. For single family residences having a
floor area of 1000 square feet or over, or an initial load
of 10 K.W. or more, computed in accordance with Section 220-4,
the service equipment shall have a rating of not less than
100 amperes, 230 volt, 3 wire.
SECTION 38: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-896 thereof to read as follows:
Sec. 8-896. Overcurrent Protection.
Section 240-16 of the National Electrical Code, 1968
Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
240-16. Location in Premises.
Overcurrent devices shall be located where they will be:
(a) readily accessible, except as provided in Section 230-
91 and 230-92 for service equipment and Section 364-11 for
busways;
(b) not exposed to physical damage;
(c) not in the vicinity of easily ignitable materials; and
(d) branch circuit protective devices shall be installed
in and for each occupancy.
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EXCEPTION NO. 1. When remodeling existing occupancies if
changed to a different classification as defined by
"Table of Groups of Occupancy", then the said protective
devices may be located at one central point.
EXCEPTION NO. 2. Branch circuit protective devices for
single family residence.
NOTE: Nothing contained in this Code shall be deemed or
construed to permit the installation of any electrical
device outlet or circuit in any occupancy, the control
of or the protection of which is not accessible tothe~
occupant at all times and no part of any circuit shall
supply electrical energy to more than one occupancy.
SECTION 39: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by repealing and re-enacting Section 8-916 thereof to read
as follows:
Sec. 8-916. Made Electrodes.
Section 250-83 of the National Electrical Code, 1968
Edition, is hereby repealed and re-enacted to read as
follows:
250-83. MADE ELECTRODES. Where electrodes described in
Section 250-81 and 250-82 are not available, the grounding
electrode shall consist of:
1. A number 4 steel reinforcing bar, or an approved
equal, a minimum of 20 feet long embedded in the building
concrete foundation. The bar shall be located in the
bottom of the footing with a minimum concrete covering of
three (3) inches, measured from the underside. One end of
the bar shall extend out of the foundation adjacent to the
equipment to be grounded to permit the grounding conductor
to be secured by an approved method.
EXCEPTION: Where the above method is not practical, the
following electrodes may be used upon approval of the
enforcing authority.
(a) Plate Electrodes. Each plate electrode shall present
not less than 2 square feet of surface to exterior soil.
Electrodes of iron or steel plates shall be at least 1/4
inch in thickness. Electrodes of nonferrous metal shall
be at least 0.06 inches in thickness.
(b) ~ipe Electrodes. Electrodes of pipe or conduit shall
be not smaller than of the 3/4 inch trade size and where of
iron or steel, shall have the outer surface galvanized or
otherwise metal-coated for corrosion protection.
(c) Rod Electrodes. Electrodes of rods of steel or iron shall
be at least 5/8 inch in diameter. Approved rods of nonferrous
materials or their approved equivalent used for electrodes
shall be not less than 1/2 inch in diameter.
SECTION 40: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-928 thereof to read as follows:
Section 8-928. Metal Clad Cables.
Section 334-6 of the National Electrical Code, 1968
Edition, is amended to read as follows:
334-6. USE. Except where otherwise specified else-
where in this Code, and where not subject to physical
damage, metal clad cable may be installed for branch
circuits and feeders in concealed work as follows:
(a) Type MC This type of power cable may be used in
partially protected areas such as in continuous rigid cable
supports and the like in dry locations and when any of the
following conditions are met it may be used in wet
locations:
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(1) The metallic covering is impervious to moisture.
(2) A lead sheath or moisture impervious jacket is provided
under the metal covering.
(3) The insulated conductors under the metallic covering
are approved for use in wet locations. (See Section
30O-5)
(b) Type AC. Metal-clad cable of the AC type may be used in
dry locations; for under plaster extensions as provided in
Article 344; and embedded in plaster finish on brick or other
masonry, except in damp or wet locations. This cable may be
run or fished in the air voids of masonry block or tile walls;
where such walls are exposed or subject to excessive moisture or.
dampness or are below grade line, Type ACL cable shall be
used. This cable shall contain lead covered conductors (Type
ACL), if used where exposed to the weather or to continuous ~
moisture, for underground runs and embedded in masonry,
concrete or fill in buildings in course of construction, or
where exposed to oil, or other conditions having a deteriorating
effect on the insulation. Type AC metal-clad cable shall not
be used where prohibited elsewhere in this Code, including
(1) in theatres, except as provided in Section 520-4; (2) in
motion picture studios; (3) in any hazardous locations;
(4) where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors or to weather;
(5) on cranes or hoists, except as provided in Section 610-11
Exception No. 3; (6) in storage battery rooms; (7) in hoist-
ways or on elevators, except as provided in Section 620-21;
or (8) commercial garages where prohibited in Article 511;
(9) Type AC or ACL Metal-clad cable may only be used in
single family and duplex dwellings and their accessory building~
SECTION 41: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-940 thereof to read as follows:
Section 8-940. Non-Metallic Sheathed cable.
Section 336-3 of the National Electrical Code, 1968
Edition, is amended to read as follows:
336-3. Use. Non-metallic sheathed cable shall not be
used for exposed wiring and shall only be used for concealed
wiring on single family or duplex dwellings as follows:
(a) Type NM. This type of non-metallic sheathed cable may
be installed for concealed work in normally dry locations.
It may be installed or fished in air voids in masonry block
or tile walls where such walls are not exposed or subject to
excessive moisture or dampness. Typ~ NM cable shall not be
installed where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors; nor
shall it be embedded in masonry or concrete and covered with
plaster or similar finish.
(b) Moisture and Corrosion-Resistant Type NMC. This type
of non-metallic sheathed cable may be installed for concealed
work in dry, moist, damp or corrosive locations, and in out-
side and inside walls of masonry block or tile. Where
embedded in plaster or run in shallow chase in masonry walls
and covered with plaster within 2 inches of the finished
surface, it shall be protected against damage from nails by
a cover of corrosion-resistant coated steel at least 1/16" in
thickness and 3/4" wide in the chase or under the final surface
finish.
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SECTION 42: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-953 thereof to read as follows:
Section 8-953. Riqid Metal Conduit.
Section 346-1 of the National Electrical Code,
Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1968
346-1. Use. Rigid metal conduit may be used under all
atmospheric conditions and occupancies, except that ferrous
raceways and fittings protected from corrosion solely by
enamel may be used only indoors and in occupancies not
subject to severe corrosive influences. Where practicable,
dissimilar metals in contact anywhere in the system shall be
avoided to eliminate the possibility of galvanic action.
(See Section 300-5 for limitation in the use of ferrous
raceways and fittings protected from corrosion solely by
enamel) .
Unless made of a material judged suitable for ~e condition,
or unless corrosion protection approved for the condition is
provided, ferrous or non-ferrous metallic conduit, elbows,
couplings, and fittings shall not be installed in concrete or
in direct contact with the earth, or in areas subject to
severe corrosive influences. Rigid metal conduit installed
underground shall be buried a minimum of one foot under grade
level unless protected by an approved method.
SECTION 43: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-969 thereof to read as follows:
Section 8-969. Electrical Metallic Tubinq.
Section 348-1 of the National Electrical Code,
Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1968
348-1. Use. Electrical metallic tubing may be used for
both exposed and concealed work. Electrical metallic tubing
protected from corrosion solely by enamel shall not be used.
Electrical metallic tubing shall not be used (1) where, during
installation or afterwards, it will be subject to severe
physical damage; (2) for installation underground, in concrete,
or where exposed to the weather, or excessive moisture. Where
practicable, the use of dissimilar metals throughout the
system shall be avoided to eliminate the possibility of
galvanic action. (See Section 300-5 for limitation in the
use of ferrous raceways and fittings protected from corrosion
solely by enamel).
SECTION 44: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-979 thereof to read as follows:
Section 8-979. Flexible Metal Conduit.
Section 350-2 of the National Electrical Code,
Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1968
350-2. Use. Flexible metal conduit shall not be used
(1) in wet locations, unless conductors are of the lead-
covered type or of other type specifically approved for the
conditions; (2) in hoistways, except as provided in Section
620-21; (3) in storage battery rooms; (4) in any hazardous
location except as permitted in Secti6ns 501-4(b), 502-4,
and 503-3; (5) where rubber-covered conductors are exposed
to oil, gasoline, or other materials having a deteriorating
effect on rubber; (6) for installation underground, exposed
to the water, embedded in masonry, concrete, adobe, plaster,
or similar finish; nor (7) where exposed to physical damage.
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SECTION 45: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-1000 thereof to read as follows:
Section 8-1000. Fixtures in Clothes Closets.
Section 410-8 of the National Electrical Code,
Edition, is hereby amended by adding paragraph (c)
as follows:
1968
to read
(c) Ail lighting outlets shall be operated by a wall or
door switch (no pull chain lighting fixtures permitted).
SECTION 46: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-1023 thereof to read as follows:
Section 8-1023. Appliances.
Section 422-5 of the National Electrical Code, 1968
Edition, is hereby amended by adding paragraph (c) to read
as follows:
(c) In every dwelling unit fixed appliances, such as
food grinders, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, laundry
tray locations, built-in refrigerators, built-in freezers,
furnaces, air conditioners and built-in heaters, or any
other fixed appliances with motors 1/4 H.P. or larger shall
be on a separate branch circuit supplied by a minimum No.
12 A.W.G. wire. Each dwelling unit shall have installed
therein an individual food waste grinder branch circuit.
Said circuit shall be supplied with a minimum No. 12 A.W.G.
wire and a 15 ampere indicating type switch. Said switch
shall be located in the wall adjacent to the sink. Food
waste grinder shall be wired with a minimum of No. 16 A.W.G.
3-wire S.P.T.-3 thermo-plastic hard finish cord or equal and
an approved grounding type, cord grip cap must be used.
SECTION 47: That the Santa Aha Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-1034 thereof to read as follows:
Section 8-1034. Fixed Electric Space Heating Equipment
Section 424-23 of the National Electrical Code, 1968
Edition, is hereby amended by adding Paragraph (d) to
read as follows:
(d) Approved recessed ceiling heaters using not more than
one (1) 250 watt infrared lamp may be installed on a lighting
branch circuit by reducing the allowable number of lighting
outlets by two (2) for each single lamp device used. However,
not more than two (2) such devices shall be connected to any
one (1) lighting branch circuit. Any number of multiple
lamp and single lamp heaters, the total wattage not exceeding
1500 watts or the total number of 250 watt lamps not exceeding
six (6), may be connected to a separate 20 ampere branch
circuit.
SECTION 48: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 8-1050 thereof to read as follows:
Section 8-1050. Residential Storage Garages.
Article 512. of the National Electrical Code, 1968
Edition, is hereby amended by adding Section 512-4 to read
as follows:
512-4. General. Garages or carports accessory to dwelling
units shall be wired with a minimum of one switched light
outlet, and one receptacle per each two auto stalls and/or
fraction thereof. Said wiring, if exposed, shall be in
approved metal raceways. All wiring to detached accessory
buildings shall be run underground.
EXCEPTION: Group H Occupancy, the receptacle may be omitted.
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SECTION 49: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by repealing and re-enacting Section 8-1090 thereof to
read as follows:
Section 8-1090. Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting.
Section 600-2(a) of the National Electrical Code, 1968
Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
600~2(a). Disconnecting Means Required. An accessible
disconnecting means consisting of one or more Type S plug
fuses, or a suitable switch shall be installed in or on each
fixed sign and in or on a transformer enclosure of each
electric discharge outline lighting system to provide means
for disconnecting all ungrounded conductors supplying such
equipment.
SECTION 50: That Sections 8-793, 8-804, 8-836, 8-929,
and 8-946 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code are hereby repealed.
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SECTION 51: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-1250 thereto to read as follows:
Section 8-1250. Prohibiting Immoral or Unlawful Advertisinq.
Section S-102 of the Uniform Building Code, Volume 5,
Signs, is hereby amended by adding a fourth paragraph to
read as follows:
No person shall post or display upon any advertising
structure, sky sign, or electric sign, any words or signs
of an obscene, indecent, or immoral nature or any picture,
illustration or delineation of any human figure in such
detail as to offend public morality or decency; or of any
lewd or lascivious act, or any other matter or thing of any
obscene, indecent or immoral nature, or offensive to the
moral sense; or any murder, suicide, robbery, holdup, shooting,
stabbing, clubbing, or beating of any human being, wherein
any such act is shown in gruesome detail, or in a revolting
manner, or in any manner ~bjectionable to the moral sense.
SECTION 52: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-1260 thereto to read as follows:
Section 8-1260. Existing Signs.
Section S-102 of the Uniform Building Code, Volume 5,
Signs, is hereby amended by adding a fifth paragraph to
read as follows:
Existing signs authorized and constructed in accordance
with a previous ordinance are exempt from the provisions of
Chapters 4 through 13, inclusive, provided that no such sign
shall be altered, enlarged, reconstructed, or repaired
(except for normal maintenance) unless it is made to conform
to all requirements of this Article for a new sign.
SECTION 53: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-1265 thereto to read as follows:
Section 8-1265. Prohibiting Advertising on Public Property.
Section S-102 of the Uniform Building Code, Volume 5,
Signs, is hereby amended by adding a sixth paragraph to
read as follows:
No person except a public officer or employee in perfor-
mance of a public duty shall paint, paste, print, nail,
tack, or otherwise fasten any card, banner, handbill, sign,
poster, advertisement, or notice of any kind on any curbstone,
lamp post, pole, hydrant, bridge, wall, or tree upon any
public street, or other public place, except as may be re-
quired or permitted by law.
SECTION 54: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-1270 thereto to read as follows:
Section 8-1270. Authority.
Section S-103(a) of the Uniform Building Code,
Signs, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Volume 5,
S-103(a) Authority. The Director of Building Safety is
hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions
of this Code.
SECTION 55: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-1280 thereto to read as follows:
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Section 8-1280. Fees.
Section S-304 of the Uniform Building Code, Volume 5,
Signs, is hereby amended to read as follows:
S-304. A sign permit fee and an application and plan-
checking fee shall be paid in accordance with the fees
established in the Building Code, as amended.
SECTION 56: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-1300 thereto to read as follows:
Section 8-1300. Projecting Signs.
Table No. 9-A is deleted and the first paragraph of
Section S-1003 of the Uniform Building Code, Volume 5,
Signs, is amended to read as follows:
S-1003(a) Projection. Signs on Main Street may project
over public property or a legal setback line in accordance
with Section 8-1554 of the Santa Aha Municipal Code. Signs
at other locations may project over public property to a
point two feet (2') from the curb line. If projecting, the
bottom of such sign shall be not less than eight feet (8')
above the level of the sidewalk or grade immediately below.
SECTION 57: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 8-1290 thereto to read as follows:
Section 8-1290. Wall signs.
Section S-903 of the Uniform Building Code,
Signs, is amended to read as follows:
volume 5,
S-903. No wall sign shall project more than twelve inches
(12") over public property. If projecting, the bottom of
such sign shall be not less than eight feet (8') above the
level of the sidewalk or grade immediately below.
SECTION 58: That this Ordinance shall take effect thirty
days from and after the date of its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana at its regular meeting held on the 6%h day of April , 1970.
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
~MAYOR
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF SANTA ANA )
SS
I, FLORENCE I. MALONE, do hereby certify that I am the Clerk of
the Council of the City of Santa Ana; that the foregoing Ordinance
was introduced to said Council at its regular meeting held on the
16th day of March , 1970, and was again considered by said
Council at its meeting held on the 6th day of April , 1970,
and was at said meeting passed and adopted by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES,
NOES,
COUNCILMEN: Herrin, Evans, Markel~
Grise%
COUNCILMEN: None
Patters on~
Villa~ Yamamot o,
ABSENT,
COUNCILMEN: None
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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