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SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES: Sec. B7-6. Chapter 4 Addition.

Copyrighted by SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE & Municipal Code Corporation, 1998.

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Sec. B7-6. Chapter 4 Addition.

Chapter 4 is added with the following modifications:

(a) Section 404.2 is modified to read as follows:

404.2 Where Required. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan shall be prepared and maintained for the following occupancies and buildings.

1. Group A buildings having an occupant load of 100 or more persons.

2. Group B buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons.

3. Group E - See regulations in Title 19 California Code of Regulations § 3.13.

4. Group H.

5. Group I - See regulations in Title 19 California Code of Regulations § 3.09.

6. Group R-1 - See regulations in Title 19, California Code of Regulations, § 3.09.

7. Group R-2 college and university buildings.

8. Group M buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons.

9. Covered malls exceeding 50,000 square feet (4645 m2) in aggregate floor area.

10. Underground buildings.

(b) Section 404.3.1 is modified to read as follows:

404.3.1 Fire Evacuation Plans. Fire evacuation plans shall include the following:

1. Emergency egress or escape routes and whether evacuation of the building is to be complete or, where approved, by selected floors or areas only.

2. Description of what the fire alarm, if required, sounds and looks like (audible and visual warning devices).

3. Procedures for employees who must remain to operate critical equipment before evacuating.

4. Procedures for accounting for employees and occupants after evacuation has been completed.

5. Identification and assignment of personnel responsible for rescue or emergency medical aid.

6. The preferred and any alternative means of notifying occupants of a fire or emergency.

7. The preferred and any alternative means of reporting fires and other emergencies to the fire department or designated emergency response organization.

8. Identification and assignment of personnel who can be contacted for further information or explanation of duties under the plan.

9. A description of the emergency voice/alarm communication system alert tone and preprogrammed voice messages, where provided.

(c) Table 405.2 is modified to read as follows:

TABLE 405.2 FIRE AND EVACUATION DRILL FREQUENCY AND PARTICIPATION
GROUP OR OCCUPANCYFREQUENCYPARTICIPATION
Group AQuarterlyEmployees
Group BaAnnuallyEmployees
Group ESee Title 19, Cal. Code Regs. § 3.13
Group ISee Title 19, Cal. Code Regs. § 3.09
Group R-1See Title 19, Cal. Code Regs. § 3.09
Group R-2bFour annuallyAll occupants
High-rise buildingscSee Title 19, Cal. Code Regs. § 3.09

a. Group B buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons.

b. Applicable to Group R-2 college and university buildings only

c. Applicable to high-rise office buildings only.

(d) Section 408 is modified to delete the following sections:

408.2.2 Announcements.

408.3.1 First Emergency Evacuation Drill.

408.3.2 Emergency Evacuation Drill Deferral.

408.3.3 Time Of Day.

408.3.4 Assembly Points.

408.5.1 Fire Safety And Evacuation Plan.

408.5.2 Staff Training.

408.5.3 Resident Training.

408.5.4 Drill Frequency.

408.5.5 Resident Participation.

408.6 Group I-2 Occupancies.

408.6.1 Evacuation Not Required.

408.6.2 Coded Alarm Signal.

408.7 Group I-3 Occupancies.

408.7.1 Employee Training.

408.7.2 Staffing.

408.7.3 Notification.

408.8 Group R-1 Occupancies.

408.8.2 Emergency Duties.

408.8.3 Fire Safety And Evacuation Instructions.

(e) Section 408.9 is modified to read as follows:

408.9 Group R-2 Occupancies. Group R-2 occupancies shall comply with the requirements of Sections 408.9.1 through 408.9.3 and Sections 401 through 406. Group R-2 college and university buildings shall comply with the requirements of Sections 401 through 406 and 408.9.1 through 408.9.6.

(f) Section 408.9.4 is added to read as follows:

408.9.4 First Emergency Evacuation Drill. The first emergency evacuation drill of each school year shall be conducted within 10 days of the beginning of classes.

(g) Section 408.9.5 is added to read as follows:

408.9.5 Time of Day. Emergency evacuation drills shall be conducted at different hours of the day or evening, during the changing of classes, when the school is at assembly, during the recess or gymnastic periods, or during other times to avoid distinction between drills and actual fires. In Group R2 college and university buildings, one required drill shall be held during hours after sunset or before sunrise.

(h) Section 408.10 is modified to delete the following sections:

408.10 Group R-4 Occupancies.

408.10.1 Fire Safety And Evacuation Plan.

408.10.2 Staff Training.

408.10.3 Resident Training.

408.10.4 Drill Frequency.

408.10.5 Resident Participation.

(i) Section 408.11.1.2 is modified to read as follows:

408.11.1.2 Revisions. The lease plans shall be revised annually or as often as necessary to keep them current.

(Ord. No. NS-1100.102, § 1, 12-11-07)

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