Stockton Municipal Code

Chapter 4
PUBLIC SAFETY CODE

Part I*
ADOPTION OF UNIFORM FIRE CODE
Division 1
UNIFORM FIRE CODE

*Editor's Note: Part I, Division 1 of Chapter 4 previously added by Ordinance 3905C.S. — Effective August 8, 1985 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 077-89C.S. — Effective January 18, 1990. Ordinance 077-89 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 029-92 — Effective September 3, 1992.

SEC. 4-001. ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION:
All that certain Fire Code entitled "California Fire Code," 2007 Edition, Chapters 1 through 47 which incorporates by reference the "International Fire Code," 2006 Edition with necessary California amendments, with errata, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission and Appendices Chapters 1 and 4, and Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G and H. Said Code shall be referred to as the "California Fire Code." Adopt as written. California Fire Code, 2007 Edition.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 007-03 C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003) (Amended by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-002. MODIFICATION TO LISTED EQUIPMENT:
Section 2206.7.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2206.7.1 Listed Equipment. Tanks, electrical equipment, dispensers, hose, nozzles, and submersible or subsurface pumps used for the storage or dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids shall be listed. Any modification to listed equipment, including cutting, welding and/or lining of tanks, requires a new listing by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Repealed by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective September 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-003. ESTABLISHMENTS OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS IS TO BE PROHIBITED:
(a) The limits referred to in Section 3404.2.9.5 of the California Fire Code, in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks or vaults is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: All areas in the City of Stockton except those areas zoned IG for Class I liquids and CM, CG, CD, CL, IL and IG for Class II liquids as defined in Chapter 16, Stockton Municipal Code.
(b) The limits referred to in Section 3406.4 of the California Fire Code, in which new bulk plants for flammable liquids are prohibited, are hereby established as follows: All areas in the City of Stockton except those zoned IG (Heavy Industrial District) as defined in Chapter 16, Stockton Municipal Code. Zones referred to in (a) and (b) above shall also be subject to approval by the Fire Chief.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95 — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-004. ESTABLISHMENTS OF LIMITS IN WHICH BULK STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS IS TO BE RESTRICTED:
Section 3804.3.2 of said California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3804.3.2. Container location. Containers may be located in all areas of the City of Stockton except those areas zoned CM, CG, CD, CL, IL, and IG as defined in Chapter 16, Stockton Municipal Code.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 007-03 C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C. — Effective Sept. 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-005. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICT IN WHICH STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS IS TO BE PROHIBITED:
The limits referred to in Section 2703, Table 2703.1.1 of the California Fire Code in which storage of explosive and blasting agents is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: All areas in the City of Stockton except those areas zoned IG (Heavy Industrial District) as defined in Chapter 16, Stockton Municipal Code.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-006. FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION — ESTABLISHED:
(a) The California Fire Code shall be enforced by the Fire Prevention Division in the Fire Department of the City of Stockton which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.
(b) The Fire Marshal shall be in charge of the Fire Prevention Division. The assignment of the Fire Marshal shall be made from the members of the Stockton Fire Department above the rank of Captain. The Fire Marshal shall be so assigned by and hold such office at the pleasure of the Chief of the Fire Department.
(c) The Chief of the Fire Department may, with the consent of the City Manager, consistent with budget allocations, detail such members of the Fire Department as Inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary.
(d) Contract Plan Checker and/or Inspector. The Fire Chief or his/her designated representatives may require the owner or the person in possession or control of the building or premises to provide without charge to the fire department, a special plan checker ("Contract Plan Checker") and/or a special inspector ("Contract Inspector"), when the department has no technical expertise available to conduct the required plan checks and/or inspections.
The Contract Plan Checker and/or Contract Inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate his/her competence to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief, for plan check and/or inspection of a particular type of construction, operation, fire detection, fire extinguishing, or process.
Duties and responsibilities of the Contract Plan Checker shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1) Review plans, specifications, and material submitted for compliance with all California Building, Electrical, Fire, and Mechanical codes; City of Stockton local ordinances and administrative practices; nationally recognized standards; manufacturer's listings; and other criteria as deemed necessary by the Fire Chief.
Duties and responsibilities of the Contract Inspector shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1) Observe the work assigned for conformance with the approved design drawings and specifications. All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction, then if not corrected, to the Fire Chief, building official or proper design authority.
2) Furnish inspection reports to the Fire Chief and/or building official or other designated persons as required by the Fire Chief. The Contract Inspector shall submit a final signed report stating whether the work requiring inspection was, to the best of his/her knowledge, in conformance with the approved plans and specifications and applicable workmanship provisions of nationally recognized standards.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 007-03 C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-007. APPEALS:
Whenever the Chief of the Fire Department shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the California Fire Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of said Code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the Chief of the Fire Department to the Building and Housing Board of Appeals as per Chapter 13 of the Stockton Municipal Code, within thirty 30 days from the date of the decision appealed.
(Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Amended by Ordinance 011-95 C.S. — Effective July 12, 1995) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-008. FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS.

SEC. 4-008.1. FIRE ALARM CERTIFICATION:
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007)Section 907.18.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 907.18.1 The permitee shall provide a serially numbered certificate from Underwriters Laboratories Inc., for all new and existing required fire alarm systems indicating that the system has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and will be tested and maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standards. A copy of the Certificate must be provided to the Chief at no cost.
In addition, companies that are qualified to issue Local Certificates under the Underwriters Laboratories Inc., classification UUJS must meet a one-hour response time requirement comparable to central station service requirements for dispatching a runner or technician in accordance with the most currently adopted edition of National Fire Protection Standard 72. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., not the Stockton Fire Department, determines which companies meet the one-hour runner service requirement.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 007-03C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003) (Amended by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Repealed and Added by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-008.2 PREVENTION OF FALSE ALARMS:
Section 907.20.6. False Alarms.
1. It is unlawful for any property owner or licensed contractor to fail to notify the Fire Department Emergency Communications Division prior to any test, installation, repair modification, addition, or maintenance of any fire alarm or fire extinguishing system which could result in the transmission of a false alarm.
2. The Fire Department may charge fees that reasonably constitute the cost of response to false alarms when it is determined that the reported alarm is malicious, or results from failure to maintain the alarm system, or failure to properly notify the Fire Department that the system is being tested or worked on. The Fire Department will bill the responsible party for the third, and any subsequent false alarm responses in any twelve (12) month period.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Repealed and Added by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-008.3. RESERVED
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 007-03 C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003) (Added by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999)

SEC. 4-008.4. RESERVED
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 007-03 C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003) (Added by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999)

SEC. 4-008.5. GROUP A OCCUPANCIES:
Section 907.2.1.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 907.2.1.1 System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupancy load of 300 or more. Activation of the fire alarm in Group A occupancies with an occupancy load of 300 or more shall immediately initiate an approved prerecorded message announcement using an approved voice communication system in accordance [For SFM] NFPA 72 as amended in Article 90 that is audible above the ambient noise level of the occupancy.
Exception: When approved, the prerecorded announcement is allowed to be manually deactivated for a period of time, not to exceed three minutes, for the sole purpose of allowing a live voice announcement from an approved, constantly attended station.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 007-03 C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003) (Added by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999)

SEC. 4-008.6. EXISTING GROUP R-1 OCCUPANCIES:
Section 907.2.8.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 907.2.8.1 New Group R and Existing Group R-1 occupancies.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Added by Ordinance 007-03C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003)

SEC. 4-008.7 ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED:
Section 105.6.47 of the 2007 California Fire Code with added items 4 through 12 is hereby added to Chapter 4 of the Stockton Municipal Code:
Section 105.6.47:
4. Battery Systems – An operational permit is required to operate stationary battery systems having a capacity of more than 100 gallons.
5. Non Flammable Medical Gas Systems - An operational permit is required for these systems.
6. Parade Floats - An operational permit is required for each float in a parade.
7. Radioactive Materials - An operational permit is required.
8. Tire Storage - An operational permit is required for the storage of new or used tires in excess of 1000 cubic feet.
9. Marinas - An operational permit is required for each of the following: Open flame device for maintenance or repair and/or portable barbeques, brazers or other cooking devices.
10. Rifle Ranges - An operational permit is required to operate a rifle range.
11. Non-Protected Above Ground Steel Tanks - An operational permit is required when used for storage or dispensing of F & C motor vehicle fuels.
12. Christmas Trees - An operational permit is required when placed in a public building.
(Added by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007)

SEC. 4-009. TRANSPORTATION PIPELINES-TANK OVERFILL PROTECTION FOR BULK PLANTS HANDLING CLASS I AND II LIQUIDS:
Section 3406.4.6.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to control the transfer of bulk fuel into aboveground tanks via pipeline:
Section 3406.4.6.1. Fuel shall not be transferred via pipeline into bulk fuel plants unless the following guidelines are followed:
1. There shall be direct communication between the transfer control station and the receiving facility.
2. The receiving facility shall be staffed during receipt of all fuel via pipelines.
3. High-level alarms shall be installed on all aboveground bulk fuel tanks. Said alarms shall be capable of alerting on-site personnel and personnel at the "Transfer Control Station" of any hazardous filling conditions during the transfer of fuel.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-010. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any property, premises, building or structure or portion thereof in violation of any of the provisions of this code, the adopted provisions of the California Fire Code and other adopted codes, including the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of these provisions shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed, continued, maintained or permitted.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Added by Ordinance 025-97C.S. — Effective October 16, 1997)(Repealed by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective September 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-010.1. ENFORCEMENT:
In addition to any other remedy herein provided, violations of these sections may be enforced pursuant to any of the manners set forth in Part VII of Chapter 1 of this Code.
(Added by Ordinance 025-97C.S. — Effective October 16, 1997)

SEC. 4-011. AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS IN BASEMENTS:
Section 903.2.10.1.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code, and shall read as follows:
In basements of all buildings when the basement is used for any purpose other than service to the building. Service to the building includes utilities such as electricity, gas, telephone, cable TV, elevator equipment, HVAC equipment and water heaters. In lieu of the requirements for basement sprinklers, alternative fire protection may be provided in existing buildings if approved by the Chief.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-012. RESERVED:
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 007-03C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003) (Amended by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Repealed by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective September 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-013. PALLETS AND PALLETIZED PACKING BOXES AND BIN BOXES:
Section 1910, et seq. is hereby added to the California Fire Code, and shall read as follows:
Section 1910. A permit shall be required to store pallets, palletized packing boxes, or bin boxes in excess of 30,000 board feet, in accordance with the following restrictions:
Section 1910.1. Pallets, palletized packing boxes and bin boxes shall be piled with due regard to stability of piles and in no case higher than 12 feet. Where pallets are piled next to a property line, the distance from the property line shall not be less than one half the pile height and in no case less than five feet from the property line. Exception: Bin boxes may be stacked to a maximum height of 20 feet.
Section 1910.2. Driveways between and around pallets, bin boxes and palletized packing boxes shall be a minimum of 15 feet wide and maintained free from accumulations of rubbish, weeds, machinery or other articles that would block access or add to the fire hazard. Driveways shall be spaced so a maximum grid of storage is no more than 50 feet by 50 feet.
Section 1910.3. Pallets, palletized packing boxes and bin box storage, operating under a permit, shall be enclosed by a suitable fence of at least six feet in height, unless storage is in a building.
Section 1910.4. An approved water supply and fire hydrants capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided within 150 feet of all portions of the storage areas in accordance with Section 903.2, California Fire Code.
Section 1910.5. For permitting purposes, one pallet will be calculated as having 25 board feet.
Section 1910.6. For permitting purposes palletized packing boxes and bin boxes will be calculated based on average board feet per box.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-014. LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS:
Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended and Section 915 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
Section 915: Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings
Section 915.1. Automatic Sprinkler System and Hardwired Smoke Detector Requirements for Existing Hotels, Motels, and/or Residential Hotels/Motels:
1. Section 915.1.1. Definitions. For the purposes of this Part, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
a. “Story” is as defined in the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code Section 202.
b. “First Story” is as defined in the 2007 CBC Section 202.
c. “Basement” is as defined in the 98 CBC Section 203.
d. “Balcony, Exterior Exit” shall mean a landing or porch projecting from the wall of a building which serves as a required exit. The long side of an exterior exit balcony shall be at least 50 percent directly open to the exterior, and the open area above the guardrail shall be so configured as to prevent the accumulation of smoke or toxic gases.
e. “Hotel”, “Motel” and/or “Residential Hotel/Motel” is as defined in Stockton Municipal Code Section 7-111.2.
2. Section 915.1.2. The specifications set forth in Section 915.1.3 shall apply to every Hotel, Motel, and/or Residential Hotel/Motel, including buildings in which the rooms used for sleeping are rented or leased above the first floor and also meet the following condition:
a. The height of the Hotel, Motel, and/or Residential Hotel/Motel is three or more stories; or two stories with commercial/mercantile on the first floor, whether vacant or not; or two stories with a basement regardless of whether the basement is used exclusively for servicing maintenance and other needs of the building, or for other purposes; or two stories without a basement.
Exception: Hotels, Motels, and/or Residential Hotels/Motels in which the exits from the rooms lead either directly to the outside of the building or via approved exit balconies with approved exterior stairway(s) as defined by Section 915.1.1 d.
3. Section 915.1.3. Specifications:
a. Buildings four or fewer stories in height shall have an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with the most currently adopted edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13R “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height.”
b. Buildings five or more stories in height shall have an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with the most currently adopted edition of the NFPA 13 “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.”
c. When one of the stories or the basement of a building, requiring an automatic sprinkler system described by Section 915.1.3 a, has an occupancy use other than residential, it shall have an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with the most currently adopted edition of NFPA 13, "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems," this includes, but is not limited to, uses such as retail shops and storage rooms.
d. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems described by Sections 915.1.3 a and 915.1.3 b shall be installed in accordance with the most currently adopted edition of NFPA 24, "Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances" and City of Stockton Standards.
e. Only residential or quick response standard sprinkler heads, as defined by the most currently adopted edition of NFPA 13, "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems" shall be used.
f. Each building shall be divided into zones by floor and the automatic sprinkler system for each floor shall be equipped with a sprinkler control valve, check valve, flow switch and inspector's test.
g. Each floor shall be considered a separate zone for purposes of reporting sprinkler water flow and sprinkler valve tamper as per California Fire Code Section 914.3.1, 2007 Edition.
h. All automatic sprinkler systems installed under Section 915.1.3 a, 915.1.3 b or 915.1.3 c shall be supervised by an approved, listed Central Station as defined by the most currently adopted edition of NFPA 72 "National Fire Alarm Code."
i. Automatic sprinkler systems supervised by a Central Station under Section 915.1.3 h must meet the requirements of Fire Alarm Certification as per Section 4-008.1, Fire Alarm Certification, of the Stockton Municipal Code.
j. Where sprinklers have previously been installed in a building subject to Section 915.1.2, the design criteria for such existing sprinkler system may be approved or modified by the Fire Chief or an authorized representative.
k. Where sprinklers have previously been installed in a building subject to Section 915.1.2 and approved by the Fire Chief or an authorized representative, all other requirements of Section 915.1.3 must be met unless modified by the Fire Chief or his authorized representative.
4. 915.1.4. Hardwired Smoke Detectors:
Sleeping rooms and bedrooms within the Hotels, Motels, and/or Residential Hotels/Motels shall be provided with smoke detectors. Smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with the approved manufacturer’s instructions. Smoke detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. The smoke detector shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for over current protection.
Exception: Smoke detectors located in sleeping rooms and bedrooms that have their power supervised by a fire alarm control panel which is certified as per Section 4-008.1, Fire Alarm Certification, meet this requirement and additional smoke detection is not required.
5. 915.1.5. Compliance Schedule:
Existing Hotels, Motels, and/or Residential Hotels/Motels shall have the hardwired smoke detector and sprinkler system plans/design submitted within 90 days after the effective date of this section (July 25, 2002). Within 365 days after approval of the hardwired smoke detector and sprinkler plans/design, the same shall be installed, inspected, and finalized by the Fire Department. The Fire Chief has the authority to extend the deadline for conformance for 30 days, if the project conformance is deemed to be substantially completed.
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 003-07C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003) (Amended by Ordinance 020-02 C.S. – Effective June 25, 2002) (Amended by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-015. RESERVED:
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Repealed by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 029-92C.S. — Effective September 3, 1992)

SEC. 4-016 RESERVED:
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 013-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Added by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996)

SEC. 4-017. AMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL STANDARDS:
Chapter 45 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding Section 5.7.4.2.2 of National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 and amending it.
Add Section 5.7.4.2.2.1 to NFPA 72 as follows:
Section 5.7.4.2.2.1 Where in-duct smoke detectors are installed in concealed locations more than 10 ft (3 m) above the finished floor or in arrangements where the detector's alarm indicator is not visible to responding personnel, the detectors shall be provided with remote alarm indicators and test switch plates. Remote alarm indicators and test switch plates shall be installed in an accessible location and shall be clearly labeled to indicate both their functions and the air-handling unit(s) associated with each detector and test switch plate (for example, In-duct Smoke Detector Alarm and test switch plate for In-duct Smoke Detector).
(Amended by Ordinance 025-07 C.S. – Effective December 27, 2007) (Added by Ordinance 007-03C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003)