2016 California Codes Significant Changes

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1 2016 California Codes Significant Changes

2 Symbol Markings in Margin

3 Acronyms of State Agencies

4 Significant Changes to 2016 California Building Code

5 CBC Chapter Projects can use the CBC or CRC but not both (Residential 1 and 2 family dwelling) Limited height of CRC Accessory Structures changed from 2 stories to not more than 3 stories above grade plane.

6 CBC Chapter Definition of Horizontal Exit HORIZONTAL EXIT. An exit component consisting of fire resistance rated construction and opening protectives intended to compartmentalize portions of a building thereby creating refuge areas that afford safety from the fire and smoke from the area of fire origin. Focuses on compartmentalization aspect of using a horizontal exit rather than on the path of egress travel.

7 CBC Chapter Definition of Treated Wood TREATED WOOD, Wood products that are conditioned to enhance fire retardant or preservative properties. Fire retardant treated wood. Wood products that, when impregnated with chemicals by a pressure process or other means during manufacture, exhibit reduced surface burning characteristics and resist propagation of fire. Preservative treated wood. Wood products that, conditioned with chemicals by a pressure process or other means, exhibit reduced susceptibility to damage by fungi, insects or marine borers.

8 CBC Chapter Food Processing Facilities and Commercial Kitchens Small food establishments and commercial kitchens not associated with dining facilities not more than 2500 SF included as Group B Occupancies.

9 CBC Chapter Training and Skill Development Facilities Group B classification clarified to address: Ages of occupants. Occupant load limitation where the facility is used for assembly. Types of permitted uses.

10 CBC Chapter Lodging Houses New section added for Lodging Houses Owner occupied lodging houses with 5 or fewer quest rooms shall be permitted to be under the CRC.

11 Hazardous Materials The Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) is the basis for regulatory compliance: Planning/Zoning Department Review Environmental Impact Report (EIR) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Building/Fire Department review Occupancy Determination Construction Requirements Ca Health & Safety Code (H&SC) Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) Ca Electronic Reporting System (CERS)

12 CBC Chapter 3 CBC Tables 307.1(1) & (2) Maximum Allowable Quantities of Hazardous Materials per Control Area. Tables reformatted so that CFC and CBC tables are identical. Base MAQ for Class 3 Unstable Reactive Gases increased from 250cf to 750cf to correspond to NFPA 55. Gas Rooms added to Footnote e as an allowable storage method for increasing the MAQ.

13 CBC Chapter 3 CBC Tables 307.1(1) & (2) Maximum Allowable Quantities of Hazardous Materials per Control Area.

14 CBC Chapter & Egress Travel through an Atrium Three distinct travel distance conditions are now each addressed individually for clarification: Exit access travel distance at the level of exit discharge Exit access travel distance at other than the level of exit discharge Interior exit stairways.

15 CBC Chapter Building Height & No. of Stories Tables (revised from 2013 CBC Table 503)

16 CBC Chapter Building Height & No. of Stories Tables (revised from 2013 CBC Table 503)

17 CBC Chapter Allowable Area Determination Table (revised from 2013 CBC Table 503)

18 CBC Chapter Horizontal Building Separation No longer limited to 1 story for portions of buildings below 3 hour horizontal separations.

19 CBC Chapter One Hour Substitution Table 601 Footnote d permitting 1 hour substitution deleted. =

20 CBC Chapter Sprinkler Systems Assembly Occupancies Rooftop uses for assembly Requires all floors to be sprinklered.

21 CBC Chapter Carbon Monoxide Detection Existing Group R Occupancies New Group E Occupancies Excludes Group I 3 Occupancies. Also required by CFC 915.

22 CBC Chapter Cumulative Occupant Loads Determination of cumulative occupant load for intervening spaces, adjacent levels and adjacent stories has been clarified. Also required by CFC

23 CBC Chapter Occupant Load Factors Mercantile occupant load factor revised. Also required by CFC

24 CBC Chapter & 1007 Number of Exits and Exit Access Doorways Means of egress requirements have been consolidated. Table (formerly tables & Also required by CFC 1006 & 1007.

25 CBC Chapter Two Way Communication Systems Exempts service elevators and private residence elevators. Also required by CFC

26 CBC Chapter Egress through Intervening Spaces A means of egress is now permitted through an elevator lobby provided access to at lease one exit is available without passing through the lobby. Also required by CFC

27 CBC Chapter 11B Chapter 2 DRIVE UP ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION. An electric vehicle charging station in which use is limited to 30 minutes maximum. Drive through similar to fuel island at gas station.

28 CBC Chapter 11B Chapter 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION. One or more electric vehicle charging spaces served by an electric vehicle charger. The number of electric vehicle charging stations equals the number of electric vehicles that can be simultaneously charged

29 CBC Chapter 11B Chapter 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACE A space intended for charging electric vehicles. 11B 208 Parking Spaces Where EV charging stations are provided, they do not qualify as parking spaces.

30 CGBSC Chapter Electrical Vehicle Charging Number of EV charging spaces required shall be in accordance with CBC Table

31 CBC Chapter 11B 10 Parking Spaces requires 1 EVCS 76 Parking Spaces requires 5 EVCS. 433 Parking Spaces requires 26 EVCS. Van Accessible spaces requires signage when 5 0r more EVCS are required. Van and Standard Accessible spaces requires signage when 26 0r more EVCS are required.

32 Significant Changes to 2016 California Fire Code

33 CFC Chapter 1 Construction Permits Required to install, repair, modify, abandon, remove, place temporarily out-of-service, or close systems and equipment. Operational Permits Required for various operations, such as: Cutting and welding, or Hot work High pile storage Hazardous Materials

34 Hazardous Materials Permits Hazardous Materials A permit is required to store, dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in quantities exceeding CFC Table

35 Hazardous Materials Permits ANY AMOUNT A permit may be required to store, handle or use ANY of the following materials: Radioactive Materials such as Iodine 125 or Phosphorous 32. Highly Toxic Liquids or Solids such as sodium azide, mercury, arsenic or cyanide compounds. Toxic or Highly Toxic Gases such as arsine or nitric oxide, or corrosive gases such as chlorine. Highly Reactive Materials such as peroxides, perchlorates or nitrates > 70% concentration. Infectious, Etiological or Biological agents or wastes greater than level 1.

36 Hazardous Materials Permits 5 Gallons or 10 Pounds A permit may be required to store, handle or use the following materials in excess of 5 Gallons or 10 Pounds. Flammable Liquids such as acetone, alcohols, toluene, or stains containing alcohol. Combustible Liquids such as glycerol, dimethylformamide or dimethylsufoxide. Toxic or Corrosive Liquids or Solids such as hydrochloric acid, or sodium hydroxide. Reactive Liquids or Solids such as hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid, iodine or ammonium persulfate. Cryogenic fluids such as liquid nitrogen.

37 Hazardous Materials Permits 55 Gal., 500 Lbs., 200 Cu.Ft. A permit may be required to store, handle or use the following materials in excess of 55 Gallons, 500 Pounds or 200 Cu.Ft. Irritants, Sensitizers or Other Health Hazard Solids and Liquids such as bleach, ammonium chloride, citric acid or sodium acetate. Flammable, Oxidizing or Corrosive Gases such as hydrogen, oxygen or ammonia.

38 CFC Chapter Removal of Existing Occupant use Hose Lines Existing 1 1/2 hose lines intended for occupancy use can be removed, where: They are not required under current code. Would not be utilized by trained personnel or Fire Department. Remaining connect5ions are compatible with Local Fire Department fittings.

39 CFC Chapter Limited Area Sprinkler Systems Reduces the number of sprinkler heads that may be used in a limited area sprinkler system from 20 heads to 6. Most Local AHJ s instill local amendments that eliminates provisions for limited area sprinkler systems & Automatic Water Mist Systems Recognizes automatic water mists systems for use on a limited basis or for special protection applications such as computer room subfloors.

40 CFC Chapter Maximum Allowable Quantities of Hazardous Materials per Control Area. Tables reformatted so that CFC and CBC tables are identical. Base MAQ for Class 3 Unstable Reactive Gases increased from 250cf to 750cf to correspond to NFPA 55. Gas Rooms added to Footnote e as an allowable storage method for increasing the MAQ.

41 CFC Chapter Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Systems Section 5307 added to address CO2 systems > 100 lbs. used in beverage dispensing applications. Requires: 1 cfm/sf ventilation with exhaust taken within 12 of floor. Gas detection at 5,000 ppm with local alarm in area. Operational permit

42 CFC Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Explosives & Fireworks Modified extensively with many provisions from CCR Title 19 brought into the Fire Code to address: Explosives Small Arms Ammunition Fireworks Experimental Rockets

43 CFC Chapter Hydrogen Fuel Gas Rooms Section 5808 added to address rooms with H2 as a fuel gas less than MAQ. Ventilation per with standby power. Gas detection at 25% LEL with local alarm inside and outside the area. Trouble alarm at approved location Initiate ventilation if its not continuous Operational permit

44 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS Other Environmental & Regulatory Permits CEQA: Risk Management Plans POTW: Wastewater discharge TSDF: Hazardous waste treatment SWPPP: Storm water discharge SPCCP: Spill Prevention (Petroleum) BAAQMD: Air emissions

45 RMPP Risk Management Prevention Plan Offsite Consequence Analysis (OFCA) Location to Sensitive Public Receptors Residential Schools & Daycare Non Ambulatory Care Facilities

46 POTW Publically Owned Treatment Works Set limits for Industrial Wastewater Discharge: Corrosive Matter, e.g. ph Heavy Metals, e.g. Cu, Pb, Ni, Zn, etc. Flammable Materials Toxic Organic Compounds, e.g. TCA, TCE Suspended Solids

47 TSDF Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities Required for on site treatment of Hazardous Waste Permit by Rule (PBR) Conditionally Authorized Required for storage of hazardous waste Exceptions: 90 day storage Satellite Accumulation Requires 5 year tank certifications

48 SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Construction Sites Facilities Equipment Pads Roofs Parking Lots

49 SPCCP Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure Plan Applicable to Petroleum Tanks Tier I: No individual tank > 5,000 gallons, aggregate quantity facility wide < 10,000 gallons Tier II: Assumes an individual tank > 5,000 gallons, or aggregate quantity facility wide < 10,000 gallons

50 BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District, sets limits for air emissions: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Generally limited to 10 lbs/day and 150 lbs/year Toxic Air Contaminated (TACs) Acute & Chronic Trigger Levels Emergency Diesel Generators Boilers 2M to 10M Btu NOx & CO 2 limits

51 Code Summary by Occupancy

52 CONCLUSION