ORDINANCE NO. the Los Angeles Municipal Code to provide necessary fire THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Transcription

1 ' ORDINANCE NO... ZG An ordinance amending Article of Chapter v of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to provide necessary fire and public safety protection. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: 0 ART:tCLB F:tRB PROTECT:tON AND PREVENT:tON ( F:rRB CODE) Section. Division of Article of Chapter v of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section thereto, said new Section to read: SEC..0.. COSTS. AUTHOR:tTY TO RECOVER :tnvbstigativb 0 Nothing in this Division or Code shall prohibit the payment of investigative costs to the Fire Department by any person so convicted of any provision of this Article, to the Fire Department to restitute said agency for all costs expended to investigate andjor enforce the provisions of this Code. \

2 0 0 Sece. Section.0.0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding new definitions thereto, said new definitions to read: Artificial Tree - Manufactured trees which are constructed of metallic, noncombustible, or fire-resistive material. Emergency - An unexpected situation requiring immediate action or the response of public safety resources to preserve life, health, or property or any condition which constitutes an immediate threat to public safety. False Alarm - An alarm signal eliciting an emergency response from fire service personnel when a situation requiring such response does not, in fact, exist. EXCEPTION: Alarm signal caused by conditions of nature (i.e., earthquake, flood, wind, etc.), verifiable power outage, telephone service problems, or any nonmalicious accidental occurrence. Fire Alarm - A signal which transmits notice of an emergency requiring immedia~e action to safeguard life and/or property from fire.

3 Sec.. The definition Fire Safety Officer in Section.0.0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended at Subdivision B thereof, to read: B. Certified Fire Safety Officer - A person approved and assigned by the Chief to perform the duties of a Fire Safety Officer. 0 l 0 sec.. Section.0. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC..0.. BLASTING PERMITS - INSURANCE REQUIRED. Every applicant for a blasting permit shall file with the Department evidence of general liability insurance having such dollar limits and coverage inclusions as the Department may from time to time require. All such insurance shall conform to the conditions stated on the City s General Liability Special Endorsement form and must be approved by the Office of the City Attorney, Insurance and Bonds Section, prior to the issuance of a permit. Sec.. subsection A of.0.0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding Subdivision thereto, to read:. L.A.F.D. Standard No. : "Hazardous Materials," Article 0, Uniform Fire Code,.

4 l lo ll l 0 Sec.. Subdivisions, and of Subsection D of Section.0.0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended to read:. Those portions of a fire lane 0 feet on either side of a private fire hydrant shall have a minimum clear roadway width of feet. No parking shall be permitted within those portions of the roadway which are within 0 feet of and on the same side of the roadway as a private fire hydrant.. Where parallel parking is allowed on either side of a fire lane, the roadway width shall be increased eight feet for each parking lane.. Deadend fire lanes shall terminate in cul-de-sacs or other approved turning areas consistent with the Department of Public Works Standard Street Dimension Plan D-. Sec.. Section.0.0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC.,0.0, FIRE LANE MAINTENANCE. Any person owning or having control of any facility, structure, group of structures or premises, shall maintain all fire lanes in an unobstructed manner.

5 EXCEPTION: Gates and Gate Devices approved by the Department. Sec.. Subdivision A of Section.0.0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by deleting the number "00.0" and adding in lieu thereof the number " Sec.. Subdivision of Subsection A of Section.0.0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby deleted. Sec. 0. Subsection c of Section.0.0 of 0 the LOs Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: c. The Department shall have the authority to identify any fire hydrant by installing a blue reflector on the street or access road adjacent to the hydrant. Sec.. Sections.0.,.0., and.0. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code are hereby renumbered as.0.,.0. and.0., respectively.

6 0 0 Sec.. Division 0 of Article of Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new section thereto, said new Section to read: SEC..0.. SWEATING PIPES. In addition to all provisions of.0., when sweating pipes, combustible material in close proximity to the open flame shall be protected against ignition by shielding, wetting, or other means. Sec.. Subsections A and E of section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended to read: A. Christmas Trees - The base of cut natural trees shall be kept in water or wet sand. E. Location - Christmas trees shall be located clear of exits and aisles and in an area separated from ordinary combustibles by a distance not less than the height of the tree. Sec.. The first paragraph of Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: In buildings, tents, premises, or portions thereof, to which the public is admitted or invited,

7 Christmas trees and decorations shall comply with the provisions of this Section. Sec.. Section..0 of the Los Angeles 0 0 Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding new Subsections I and J thereto, said new Subsections to read: x. Artificial Trees - Manufactured trees which are constructed of metallic, noncombustible or fire-resistive materials may be used. Artificial and live Christmas trees are subject to field test procedures. J. Liqhtinq- Lighting of metallic or otherwise electrically conductive trees shall be done a minimum of six feet away from the tree and plainly visible from the area used to light the tree. All lighting used for illumination of trees shall be Underwriters Laboratories listed or other approved type. Sec.. section.0.0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: BEC,.0.0. SCOPE. The provisions of this Division and LAFD Standard No. shall regulate the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids in

8 0 0 containers, portable tanks and portable shipping tanks, and the requirements regulating containers, labels, permits, fire protection, and general precautions and measures relative to flammable and combustible liquids. If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. EXCEPTIONS:. The transportation of flammable and/or combustible liquids when in conformity with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations on file with and approved by the Department of Transportation.. Alcoholic beverages in retail stores, provided the liquids are packaged in individual containers not exceeding one gallon or four liters.. Medicines, foodstuffs, and cosmetics containing not more than 0 percent by volume of water-miscible liquids and the remainder of the solution is not flammable. In sales or storage uses when packaged in individual containers not exceeding one gallon or four liters.. Liquids without flash points that can be flammable under some conditions such as

9 0 0 certain halogenated hydrocarbons and mixtures containing halogenated hydrocarbons.. The storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels or casks. Sec.. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC...0 SCOPE: The provisions of this Division and LAFD Standard No. shall regulate all atmospheric tanks which are incorporated as an integral part of a transfer or process system used for handling or storing hazardous substances. Such provisions provide necessary safeguards to carry out the purpose and intent of this Division. Whenever the term tank is used in this Division, it shall mean "atmospheric tank'' If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec., Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, definition of Aboveground Tank, is hereby amended to read: Aboveqround Tank - Any atmospheric tank installed on or above the surface of the ground and used for the storage, handling, or processing of a

10 0 0 hazardous substance. Sec.. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding new Subsections c, D and E thereto, said new subsections to read: c. Approved release detection in accordance with Section... D. Approved spill and overfill prevention equipment in accordance with Section.., Section.. and Section... E. Approved corrosion protection for steel tanks through the use of an engineered properly installed and maintained cathodic protection system. Sec. 0. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC.... SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. A. Every new facility shall be designed and constructed with secondary containment. Secondary containment shall be capable of being integrity tested. B. Secondary containment shall be compatible with any hazardous substance contained within a primary tank or within several primary tanks served 0

11 0 0 by a single secondary containment. Hazardous substances shall not be intermixed so as to cause a fire, explosion, or the production of toxic or poisonous gas. Hazardous substances which are not compatible with each other shall have separate primary tank and secondary containment systems. c. Secondary containment shall be large enough to contain at least 00 percent of the volume of the primary tank, and be structurally capable of storing the hazardous substances for the maximum anticipated period of time necessary for the safe recovery of any released hazardous substance. D. Secondary containment which includes multiple primary tanks shall be capable of containing at least 0 percent of the volume of the largest primary tank, and be structurally capable of storing the hazardous substance for the maximum anticipated period of time necessary for the safe recovery of any released hazardous substance. E. When there is a possibility of water intruding into the space between the primary tank and secondary containment by precipitation, infiltration, or other means, the facility shall be designed and constructed with the capability to monitor and remove such water intrusion.

12 F. Secondary containment systems require an Underwriters Laboratory Listing and a LAFD Equipment Approval. Sec.. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC.... CONSTRUCTION, CORROSION PROTECTION, 0 0 AND TESTING OF UNDERGROUND TANKS. The construction, corrosion protection, and testing of underground tanks shall comply with the requirements of L.A.F.D. Standard No. and applicable sections of this article. sec.. Subsection B of Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: B. Integrity testing in accordance with Section... Results of precision tests must be submitted to the Department within 0 days of the test to be considered current. Sec,. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection F thereto, said Subsection to read: P. On or before December,, the existing underground storage tank shall be replaced or upgraded to prevent unauthorized releases due to

13 0 0 corrosion, spills, and overfills for the operating life of the underground storage tank. Sec.. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC.... INTEGRITY TBSTIHG OF DHDERGRODHD TANKS. Existing underground tanks and piping shall be precision tested for tightness by an approved method capable of meeting the requirements of NFPA ( Edition), on an annual basis. Precision tests shall be performed by qualified technical personnel experienced in the use of the test procedure and licensed by the State of California in accordance with CCR Section, Title. Whenever a leak is detected, the Chief shall be notified in accordance with Section.. B of this Article. Sec.. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC.... BOILS INVBBTIGATIOH. To determine whether or not an unauthorized release has occurred at a facility, the Chief shall require a soils analysis by soil boring, soil

14 0 ll samples, or other approved method. The soils analysis along with documentation of the sequence of custody of the soil analysis shall be submitted to the Chief in writing and certified by a california Registered Engineering Geologist, a California Certified Geologist, or a Registered Civil Enqineer. Sec.. Article, Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section thereto, said new Section to read: SEC SXTB ASSESSMENT. When it is determined that an unauthorized release has occurred, the Chief shall require a site assessment. The site assessment shall include 0 sufficient information to clearly delineate the extent of contamination and a plan for remediation. site assessment and remediation plans shall be submitted within 0 days from tank abandonment or unauthorized release and shall be approved by the Chief before the commencement of any work. The site assessment shall include the following information: A. The vertical and lateral extent of contamination as defined by an adequate number of properly located soil borings and laboratory soil test results.

15 0 0 B. Soil boring logs identifying the subsurface geology of the site using the Unified Soil Classification Systeme c. Appropriate analytical tests based on the products stored in the underground tank in accordance with EPA Guidelines as approved by the Chief. D. Depth to groundwater (which includes perched groundwater) at the site. E. A remediation plan to be approved by the Chief based on the data from the site assessment. F. The site assessment shall be certified by a California Registered Geologist or a California Certified Engineering Geologist. Implementation of the remediation plan shall begin within 0 days of Fire Department approval. Sec.. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC.... MONITORING SYSTEMS. A. Requirements - Every underground tank shall be provided with an automatic, continuous, electronic monitoring system designed and constructed to be capable of detecting the release of the stored hazardous substance. EXCEPTION: Existing underground tanks which are in a

16 0 lb 0 concrete vault and the exterior surface of the tanks are accessible to visual inspection. Visual inspections shall be conducted at intervals specified by the Chief.. All methods of monitoring, detection, and leak interception shall be certified by a California Reqistered Engineer and be approved by the Chief.. Monitoring systems shall: a. Be connected to alarm panels which shall have both visual and audible alarms incorporated. Audibility shall be 0 decibels above ambient sound levels, but not less than decibels. b. Be electrically approved by Underwriters Laboratory for intrinsic safety. c. Have all sensing components and wiring supervised. d. Be tamper proof. e. Have LAFD Equipment Approval. f. Have a button to test continuity located on the face of the panel.. Monitoring system annunciator panels shall be installed in locations where

17 0 0 responsible personnel are normally in attendance during operation of the facility. These panels shall not be installed in closets or storage rooms nor in other isolated areas.. Written operating instructions and procedures shall be permanently affixed to the face of the monitoring system annunciator panel giving a step-by-step explanation of the procedures to be used when an unauthorized release occurs and when testing the monitoring system for continuity. If space on panel face does not permit this, a durable permanently affixed placard located immediately adjacent to the panel, and clearly visible will be accepted.. All monitoring systems must be field performance tested for the product being monitored. Appropriate tracer substances may be used in testing vadose systems. B. Approved Methods of Monitoring: Any or all of the following methods of monitoring may be incorporated into a monitoring system: l. Secondary Containment Monitoring a. When a Secondary Containment Monitorinq System is used, the monitoring device(s) shall be capable of detecting a

18 0 0 leak of the product stored and water. b. All Secondary Containment Monitoring Systems shall be installed in a manner that allows servicing and liquid removal.. Vadose Zone Monitoring a. Vadose zone monitoring shall consist of vapor monitoring, soil-pore liquid monitoring, or other LAFD approved forms of vadose zone monitoring. b. Wells for vapor monitoring shall be fully perforated except for that portion adjacent to a surface seal and that portion of the bottom of a well where a plugged, blank segment of casing is used as a free liquid trap. c. The number, location, and depths of vadose zone monitoring points shall be selected so as to give the earliest possible warning of any unauthorized release from the underground storage tank. The radius of influence of each well shall be considered as no greater than 0 feet. d. Subsurface vadose zone monitoring systems shall be located within the backfill surrounding the underground

19 0 0 storage tank. If this is not possible a demonstration shall be required to establish that vapor will be detected by the installed system, using an appropriate tracer substance. e. The location and depth at which each sensor is placed relative to the underground storage tank shall be determined according to the most probable movement of vapor through the backfill or surrounding soil. f. Vapor monitoring wells placed in the backfill shall be constructed so that any unauthorized release that may pond at the horizontal interface between the backfill and natural soils can be detected in the vapor well. g. soil-pore liquid monitoring and other forms of vadose zone monitoring may be approved if the discharger can clearly show that: () The stored substance is susceptible of detection by the proposed technique. () The stored substance will not attack the materials from which

20 0 0 the detector system is constructed or otherwise render the detector system inoperable. () The site and soil characteristics will not prevent detection of an unauthorized release by the monitoring system~ () The proposed technique will be effective in providing early detection of underground storage tank leakage.. Tank Level Monitoring a. Must go into leak mode a minimum of once every -hour period. If the test is aborted for any reason, the system must automatically retest until test is complete. Tank Level Monitoring, as a stand-alone monitoring system, can only be used in Underground Tanks that can be shut down for a -hour time period to allow for completion of the test. Turbines must be disabled by system during test. A -hour quiescent period is required prior to testing and after product delivery. If product is introduced or extracted due to delivery, dispensing, or 0

21 0 0 theft, the test shall automatically abort. The retest shall not begin until hours after product introduction and -hour after product extraction. b. Must be an approved system capable of detecting a leak rate of. gph with a minimum probability of detection of % and a maximum probability of error of %. c. Must have capability and accuracy substantiated by a nationally recognized independent testing laboratory.. Product Line Leak Detection a. Shall cause complete turbine shut down based on a leak rate of not greater than.0 gallons per hour. b. Shall compensate for vapor and entrapped air.. Alternate Methods of Monitoring will be reviewed and evaluated by the Fire Department. Sec.. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read:

22 0 0 SEC...0. FACILITY INSPECTION AND RECORDS. The owner, operator, or permittee of a facility shall conduct or cause to be conducted monthly inspections and tests of the facility, including the monitoring systems of that facility. Records of these inspections and tests shall be maintained for at least three years and shall be available for inspection by the Chief. Facilities shall be inspected annually by the Fire Department. Every three years, a facility inspection which includes performance testing of monitoring systems shall be conducted. This test shall be witnessed by the Department. Sec.. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection G thereto, said Subsection to read: G. All new underground tank installations shall be provided with approved overfill prevention equipment. Sec. 0. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC.... INSTALLATION INSPECTION. Underground tanks, secondary containment, monitoring systems, and piping shall not be covered

23 a 0 0 until the installation has been tested and approved by the Chief. Before the underground storage tank is placed in service, the underground storage systems shall be tested in operating condition using a precision test as defined in National Fire Prevention Association Pamphlet. Sec.. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SBC.... SUCTION DBLIVBRY SYSTEM. Except for product line piping, suction delivery piping systems may be excluded from the requirement for secondary containment when the following are provided: A. Vent piping and vapor recovery piping are equipped with an approved ball valve back flow protection installed inside the tank which prevents the contents of the tank from entering the piping under pressure. B. Vent piping, product piping, product return piping, and vapor recovery piping systems run directly to tank without sag or trap and with onefourth inch fall for each one foot of horizontal run. c. The product suction pump is in an approved location.

24 D. The Underground tank is provided with approved spill and overfill prevention equipment. Sec.. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC.... PRESSURE DELIVERY SYSTEM. 0 Except for product line piping, pressure delivery piping systems may be excluded from the requirement for secondary containment when the following are provided: A. An approved leak detection system is provided for the product piping which shall automatically shut-off the pumps when a leak is detected. B. Vent piping and vapor recovery piping are equipped with approved ball valve back flow protection which prevents the contents of the tank from entering the piping under pressure. c. Vent piping, product return piping, and 0 vapor recovery piping systems which run directly to tank without sag or trap and with one-fourth inch fall for each one foot of horizontal run. D. The underground tank is provided with approved spill and overfill prevention equipment.

25 l 0 ll 0 Sec.. Subsection c of Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: c. The owner, operator, or permittee of any underground tank which is to be abandoned, or the agent designated by such person to perform the abandonment work, shall notify the Chief of the time and place of such abandonment of operations prior to the proposed date of abandonment operations to arrange a mutually agreed upon appointment date with the district inspector. Sec.. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC..., REXNS~ALLA~ZON. No person shall reinstall any used or reconditioned underground tank unless the tank complies with all the following requirements: A. current tank construction standards. B. Inspected and repaired by the tank manufacturer. c. Certified by a qualified registered professional engineer as equivalent to a new tank. D. Tested in accordance with factory production test requirements for a new tank.

26 E. Installed in accordance with all applicable sections of this Code for new tanks. F. Precision tested in accordance with LAFD Standard No. 0 of this article. G. Reinstallation of underground tanks shall be confined to the site. Sec.. Division of Article of Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal code is hereby amended by 0 adding new Sections thereto, said new Sections to read: SEC.... FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. All owners and operators of an underground storage tank shall maintain evidence of financial responsibility as required by Section. Health and Safety Code. SEC.... METHANOL COMPATIBILITY. At least one tank and all associated pipes and equipment shall be compatible with methanol in 0 accordance with AQMD rule 0 when underground motor vehicle fuel storage tanks are installed or replaced. Sec.. Subsection A of Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: A. Exit doors from any Group A or E Occupancy having an occupant load of 0 or more shall not be

27 0 0 provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. EXCEPTION: In Group A Occupancies or portions thereof, having an occupant load of less than 00, panic hardware may be omitted from the main exit when the main exit consists of a single door or pair of doors. A key locking device may be used in lieu of panic hardware, provided there is a readily visible metallic sign adjacent to the doorway stating, "THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED WHENEVER THE PUBLIC IS PRESENT." The sign shall be in letters not less than one inch high on a contrasting background. When unlocked, the door must be free to swing without operation of any latching device. Flush, edge, surface bolts, or any other type of device that may be used to restrain the doors other than by operation of the locking device are prohibited. The use of this exception may be revoked at any time by the Chief. Sec.. Subsection B of Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read:

28 B. Bonding and Grounding:. Every aircraft fuel servicing tank vehicle shall be electrically bonded to the aircraft being fueled or defueled, and either the aircraft fuel servicing tank vehicle or the aircraft shall be adequately grounded in an approved manner. A drag chain or flexible 0 0 ground conductor shall not be deemed to fulfill the requirements of this Section for grounding during fuel transfer. EXCEPTION: When refueling fixed wing aircraft at a rate not over gpm using hose of not less than / nominal diameter, only bonding shall be required.. Overwing fueling transfer nozzles shall be equipped with approved bonding conductors which shall be clipped or otherwise positively engaged with the bonding attachment provided on the aircraft adjacent to the fuel tank cap.. All bonding and ground connections required by this Section shall be made prior to any fuel transfer and shall not be disconnected until fuel transfer operations are completed.

29 0 0 Sec.. Subsection A of Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: A. The provisions of this Division shall regulate all systems of piping, tubing, valves, and fittings used in containing or transferring hazardous materials that are regulated by this Article. The design of piping and tubing systems shall comply with the specifications set forth in L.A.F.D. Standard Nos.,, and the provisions of this Division. If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec. Division of Article of Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding new Sections.. and.. thereto, said new Sections to read: SEC.... GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. Secondary containment shall be: A. Structurally and volumetrically capable of containing a release from the primary piping for the maximum anticipated period of time necessary for the safe recovery of any released hazardous substance. B. Capable of directing any release to a monitoring device which is capable of detecting an unauthorized release.

30 \ 0 0 c. Compatible with the commodity to be handled by the primary piping. D. Capable of being integrity (performance) tested. E. Underwriters Laboratory listed and have a L.A.F.D. Equipment Approval. NOTE: When secondary containment is other than double wall pipe, and is subject to water or other liquid intrusion, a means of detection and removal shall be provided. This removal system shall also prevent uncontrolled removal of this water and provide for a means of analyzing the removed water for hazardous substance contamination and a means of disposing of the water, if so contaminated, at an authorized disposal facility. SBC.... NBW FACILITY UHDBRGROUHD PIPING MONITORING AND SECONDARY COHTAIHMBHT. A. Suction delivery systems shall be provided with secondary containment, and be provided with an approved monitoring system for the piping, or be installed according to SEC.... B. Pressure delivery systems shall be provided with secondary containment, and be provided with an 0

31 0 0 approved monitoring system for the piping, or be installed according to SEC.... Sec. 0. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC.... EXXSTXHG FACXLXTY UNDERGROUND PXPXNG MOHXTORXHG AND SECONDARY COHTAXNMEHT. A. Suction delivery systems shall be provided with approved product line leak detection and be installed according to SEC..., except for product line secondary containment. B. Pressure delivery systems shall be provided with approved product line leak detection and installed according to SEC..., except for product line secondary containment. Sec.. Subsection B of Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: B. Fill pipes of underground tanks shall not exceed eight inches inside diameter and shall be kept closed with a tight-fitting cap. Every fill opening shall be located in a fill box outside of buildings except openings for underground waste oil tanks used in connection with public garages or auto fueling stations inside buildings. Fill openings inside \

32 l 0 ll 0 buildings shall be equipped in a manner to prevent escape of vapors to the inside of the buildings. Sec.. Subsection A of Section.0.0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: A. In addition to all other applicable portions of this Article, the provisions of this Division and LAFD Standard No. shall regulate the design, construction, location, installation, and operation of gasholders used for the storage of:. Flammable gases;. Toxic gases;. Oxidizing gases; or. Gases usea for fire or explosion prevention. If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec.. Subsection A of Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: A. In addition to all other applicable portions of this Article, the provisions of this Division and LAFD Standard No. shall regulate the design, construction, location, installation and

33 0 ll 0 operation of portable containers used for the storage of liquid or gaseous:. Flammable materials;. Toxic materials;. Oxidizing materials; or. Gases used for fire or explosion prevention. If a conflict arises between LAFD standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec.. Subsection A of Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: A, In addition to all other applicable portions of this Article, the provisions of this Division and LAFD standard No. shall regulate the design, construction, location, installation, and operation of stationary containers used for the storage of liquid or gaseous:.... Flammable materials; Toxic materials; Oxidizing materials; or Gases used for fire or explosion prevention.

34 \ 0 0 If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec.. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC...0. SCOPE. In addition to all other applicable portions of this Article, the provisions of this Division and LAFD Standard No. shall regulate the design, construction, location, installation, and operation of special vessels used for the storage or transportation at temperature below the ambient temperature, of liquefied:. Flammable materials;. Toxic materials; or. Oxidizing materials If a conflict arises between LAFD standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec.. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC...0. SCOPE. The provisions of this Division and LAFD Standard No. shall regulate the design,

35 I 0 0 installation, maintenance, and testing of nonflammable medical gas systems when used for medical purposes in noninstitutional facilities. If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec.. Subsection A of Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: A. It shall be unlawful for any person to use, give, possess, sell, or discharge any fireworks. EXCEPTION I Patriotic, civic, and religious organizations may conduct fireworks displays under permit by the Chief and in accordance with the provisions of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. Every display shall be under the control and supervision of a Pyrotechnic Operator licensed by the State Fire Marshal and shall be conducted under conditions as required by the Chief. The fireworks in public displays shall be located, discharged and of such character so as not to be hazardous to persons or property.

36 0 0 Sec.. Section.0.0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC,,0.0, SCOPE. The provisions of this Division and LAFD standard No. shall regulate the storage, processing, use, and transportation of explosive materials. If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec.. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC...0. SCOPE. In addition to all other applicable portions of this Article, the provisions of this Division and LAFD Standard No. shall apply to the storage, processing, handling, and use of unstable materials. If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec. 0. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC,.,0, SCOPE. In addition to all other applicable provisions

37 of this Article, corrosive materials shall be stored, processed, and transported in accordance with the provisions of this Division and LAFD Standard No.. If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. 0 0 Sec.. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC...0. HANDLING OF OXIDIZING MATERIALS. No person shall manufacture, store or transport oxidizing materials in a manner that will give rise to an unreasonable danger to life or property by reason of fire or explosion. In addition to all other applicable provisions of this Article, oxidizing material shall be stored and processed in accordance with the provisions of this Division and LAFD Standard No.. If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec.. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SBC...0. SCOPE. The provisions of this Division and LAFD

38 0 ll 0 Standard No. shall regulate the storage, processing, and use of toxic materials. The design and construction of industrial equipment, containers, and special vessels for the use of toxic materials shall be regulated in accordance with Divisions,, and of this Article. If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec.. Sections..0 and..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code are hereby renumbered Sections..0 and..0, respectively. Sec.. Division of Article of Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section thereto, said Section to read: SEC...0. SCOPE. The provisions of this Division and LAFD Standard No. shall regulate the storage and use of those hazardous materials not covered in other Divisions of this Article. If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply.

39 0 0 Sec.. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC...0. SCOPE. The provisions of this Division and LAFD Standard No. shall regulate the storage, handling, and use of organic peroxides. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Division, compliance with the provisions of L.A.F.D. Standard No. shall be required. If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec.. Division 0 of Article of Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new section thereto, said Section to read: SEC..0.. LOCATION. A. Spray booths, spray tunnels or spray rooms shall be located in Group B- or H occupancies. EXCEPTION: Spray booths and spray tunnels may be located outside in zones approved by the L.A.M.C. (Zoning Code) and shall comply with all other requirements of this Section. B. Spray booths and spray tunnels located outside shall not be adjacent to nonrated buildings

40 l or within ten feet of openings into buildings or within five feet of property lines. Sec.. Subdivision A of section.0. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by deleting the number 0 and adding in lieu thereof the number 00. '' Sec.. Division 0 of Article of Chapter V 0 of the Los Angeles Municipal code is hereby amended by adding a new Section thereto, said new Section to read: SEC..0., orl WELLS. PROXrMrTY OF STRUCTURES TO ABANDONED lb Abandoned oil wells under structures or within ten feet of a structure shall be vented to the atmosphere in a manner approved by the Chief. 0 Sec.. Division of Article of Chapter of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section thereto, said new Section to read: SEC,,,0. HAZARDOUS HATERrALS. This Division, other applicable Divisions of this Article and LAFD Standard No. shall regulate hazardous materials in natural gasoline plants and refineries. 0

41 ' If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec. 0. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: 0 BEC...0. BCOPB. This Division and LAFD Standard No. shall regulate that portion of a property where flammable or combustible liquids are received by tank vessel, pipeline, tank car, or tank vehicle, and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such liquids by tank vessel, pipeline, tank car, tank vehicle, or container. If a conflict arises between LAFD Standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec.. Division of Article of Chapter V 0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section thereto, said new Section to read: BBC...0. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS MATBRIALB. In addition to all applicable Sections of this Article, this Division and LAFD Standard No. shall regulate the use, storage, and handlinq of hazardous materials.

42 I l If a conflict arises between the provisions of this Division and LAFD Standard No., the more restrictive shall apply. Sec.. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC SCOPE. In addition to all other applicable provisions of this Article, flammable and combustible liquids 0 and flammable gases shall be handled and stored at Marine Oil Termina~s in accordance with this Division and LAFD Standard No.. If a conflict arises between LAFD standard No. and the provisions of this Division, the more restrictive shall apply. Sec.. section..0.0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC PIREPIGHTING- ACCESS. 0 Access, hydrants, and fire flow requirements for Marine Oil Terminals shall be established per Division of the Fire Code. Sec.. Sections..0,..0 and..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended to read:

43 I l 0 ll 0 SEC...0. CLASS II STANDPIPE - LOCATIOB OF OUTLETS. Sufficient standpipe outlets shall be located and installed so as to permit not less than two hose streams to protect any point on the wharf when each said outlet is equipped with not more than 0 feet of one and one-half inch fire hose. All standpipe outlets and fire hose shall have National Standard threads. SEC...0. CLASS II STANDPIPE -WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS. The capacity of the water main supplying the required Class II standpipe outlets shall be capable of supplying sufficient water to support the use of the two outlets simultaneously, each having a discharge satisfactory to the Chief, through not less than a five-eighths inch nozzle tip for the one and one-half inch fire hose attached to not less than 00 feet of one and one-half inch fire hose. The Chief may permit the use of a nozzle tip one-eighth inch less than specified. Dual purpose, fog and straight stream nozzles in standard sizes may be used when approved by the Chief. Nozzle stream horizontal reach of 0 feet shall be deemed satisfactory for straight stream nozzles.

44 a 0 0 SBC...0. PIRB BQDIPMBNT - ARRANGBMBNT. Any one of the following means of providing approved fire protection equipment may be considered a minimum requirement for the use of Marine Oil Terminal docks or wharfs: A. Hose cabinets or houses shall be provided at each required Class II standpipe outlet location. Each hose cabinet or house shall be provided with not more than 0 feet of one and one-half inch or two and one-half inch hose equipped with a nozzle tip with a minimum bore of five-eighths inch or one inch. Except as provided in Section..0, the hose shall be coupled in a continuous line and shall be attached to the outlets at all times for immediate use. Each hose cabinet or house shall be equipped with a hose and a combination hydrant spanner. B. At all times when tank vessels are at any Marine Oil Terminal wharf, there shall be an approved hose reel equipped with not less than 0 feet of one and one-half inch hose, and a five-eighths inch nozzle tip, stationed on the wharf as near as practical to the stern and bow of the tank vessel. EXCEPTION: Where Class II standpipe outlets are so spaced it will only be necessary to provide hose on reels as to permit two hose streams

45 0 0 to be brought together at any point on the wharf and operated simultaneously. Approved hose reels shall be stored in a location approved by the Chief, when such equipment is not in use during operations. Each hose reel shall be equipped with a suitable hose and combination hydrant spanner attached to the female end of hose. c. Where protection set forth in A or B is not in use, each hydrant or Class II standpipe outlet over the full length of the vessel shall have not more than 0 feet of hose connected and ready for use. The hose shall be flaked out on the wharf with nozzle tip attached. Each hydrant so equipped shall be provided with a suitable spanner in place on the hydrant stem. D. Other equivalent fire protection arrangements approved by the Chief. Sec.. Sections..0 and..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended to read: SEC...0. FOAM EQUIPMENT- ARRANGEMENT. Where wet solution foam systems are used, there shall be a sufficient number of foam solution outlets and hose on the wharf to provide a minimum of one effective foam line for all portions of the wharf or

46 0 0 tank vessel. The hose shall be immediately available on the wharf or adjacent thereto when any tank vessel is being loaded. The hose shall be on an approved hose reel, or as otherwise approved by the Chief. ON BOARD VESSELS BEC.,.0, FIRB PROTECTION ON THE VESSEL. Sufficient serviceable fire hose with suitable nozzles attached to reach all parts of the vessel shall be connected to the fire main on the vessel and made ready for immediate use at all times the vessel is at a wharf. If adequate water pressure is not available on board ship, connections shall be made to shore lines to obtain adequate pressure. All outlets or shore connections shall be provided with approved anti-contamination or backflow preventing devices acceptable to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Sec.. Subsection A of Section.00. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC,.00., REMOTE PUMPING SYSTEMS. A, Pumps: Pumps shall be designed and installed in such a manner that no part of the system

47 0 0 shall be subjected to pressures in excess of the design working pressure of the system. Pumps installed above grade outside buildings shall be located not less than six feet from lines of adjoining property that may be built upon and not less than 0 feet from a property line that is adjacent to a public way. Pumps shall be located not less than 0 feet from buildings which are not noncombustible or of fire-resistive construction nor less than five feet from any building opening which is less than four feet above grade. Pumps installed above grade shall be substantially anchored and protected against damage by vehicles. An approved impact valve, designed to close automatically in the event of severe impact or fire exposure, shall be installed in the supply line at the base of each individual dispensing device. The impact valve shall be provided with an approved stabilizer assembly which is attached to the dispenser supporting base. The impact valve shall be installed so the shear section is level with the top of the dispenser supporting base. sec.. Subsection D of Section.00. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Subdivision thereto, said new Subdivision to read:

48 0 0 ~ A supplementary disconnecting switch is required for auto fueling stations. This switch shall be easily and readily accessible from the dispensing apparatus and shall be posted with a permanent sign with letters one-inch high stating "GAS PUMP SHUTOFF." This switch must not be closer than feet nor farther than 00 feet from any dispenser. Sec.. Subsection B of Section.0.0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: B. Debris: Debris such as sawdust, chips and shorts and combustible refuse shall be removed at least once a week. Proper housekeeping shall be maintained at all times. Sec.. Section..0 of the Las Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC...0. SCOPE. This Division and applicable provisions of Titles and Part, Title, C.C.R. shall regulate any institutional occupancy used or intended to be used for protective social care or Group I Division,,, or Group I, Division la or A occupancy. Additional requirements for fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, exits, and other appropriate

49 l provisions are addressed in other Divisions of this Article. Sec. 0. Section..0 of the Los Angeles 0 l 0 Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC...0. PERMXT REQUXRED. A valid Permit from the Department is required in accordance with Division of this Article when a building or portion of a building is used as an institutional occupancy. EXCEPTXONS:. Hospitals. J. Sec.. Group I Division la occupancies Group I, Division A occupancies. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC...0. NONAMBULATORY PERSONS. A. Housing: The housing of nonambulatory persons is prohibited above the first story of any institutional building which is not of Type I or II construction as defined in Chapter of the L.A.M.C. (Building Code) B. Boardinq Komes: Nonambulatory persons are prohibited in any boarding home, except persons who require the use of mechanical aids, such as

50 0 0 wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, or canes, and need no assistance from any other person in exiting from a building. All areas within the boarding home must be approved in writing by the Chief for such use. This approval is limited to a maximum of six persons. EXCEPTION I Temporary care not to exceed two weeks from date of becoming bedridden will be permitted to allow for the removal of such ambulatory person. Rooms provided for the temporary care of nonambulatory persons shall be approved for this purpose. c. Sleeping Rooms: Sleeping rooms approved for nonambulatory persons shall conform to the following minimum requirements:. The rooms shall be located on the ground floor except in buildings of Type I or II construction.. Exit openings from rooms serving areas occupied or used by bed or litter patients shall be such that ready passage of such equipment is allowed, but in no case less than inches in width. Other exits shall have a clear width of not less than inches. There shall be no projections into the exit opening. 0

51 0 ll 0. An exit shall be provided directly to the exterior of the building unless the door to a resident's room which opens to the exit corridor is no more than linear feet from an exterior exit door leading to a public way. D. Passaqevays in Rooms: Passageways shall be maintained in rooms housing nonambulatory bedridden persons in such a manner that it is possible to remove a bed from the room without having to move any other bed or article of furniture, except small bed stands or trays. This shall not be required in semi-private rooms having an approved capacity of only two beds. B. Ramps: An approved ramp at least four feet wide shall be provided to exit from the building to a public way. Ramps may be reduced to three feet wide when approved in writing by the Chief. Sec.. Subdivision of Exceptions of Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by deleting the initials C.A.C. and adding in lieu thereof the initials "C.C.R." Sec.. Section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read:

52 r l 0 ll 0 SEC...0. FIRE SAFETY OFFICER. A Fire Safety Officer shall be provided in accordance with Section.0. of this Article and the following conditions: A. Occupant loads up to 00 shall require a minimum of () Fire Safety Officer. B. Each additional,000 occupants, or fraction thereof, shall require () additional Fire Safety Officer. c. Filming inside tents requires Fire Safety Officers. EXCEPTION: The Chief may modify or approve an alternate method of compliance with this Section if minimum life safety requirements are met. Sec.. Section.. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended by deleting the number "0 and adding in lieu thereof the number 0." Sec.. section..0 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: SEC,..0. FIRE CONTROL ROOM. A fire control room shall be provided in the building design for every new high-rise building and located near or adjacent to the main entrance to the