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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 SECTION 3: That Section 8-120 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby repealed and re-enacted to read as follows: Sec. 8-120.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 -1- 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. -3- 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: -4- 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. -5- 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. -6- 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. -7- 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. -8- (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." -9- 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. -11- 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: -12- (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 -13- 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. -14- 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. 14 A 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. -15- 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 -16- 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. -16A- 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. -17- (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. -18- 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: -19- (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. -20- 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. -21- 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. -22- 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. -23- 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: -24- 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 -25-