Orange City Fire Department

Fire Prevention Division

176 S Grand St, Orange CA 92866 714-288-2541

Requirements and Standards For New High-Rise Buildings

Scope: The following regulations shall apply to all new buildings having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of Fire Department (vehicular) access. These regulations are in addition to other applicable requirements of the 1997 California Building Code, 1997 Uniform Building Code Standards, 1997 California Fire Code, 1997 Uniform Fire Code Standards and City of Orange Municipal Code, Chapter 15.32. Acknowledgment by Architect: Health and Safety Code Section 13231 requires that: Any licensed architect who submits final plans for a privately owned high-rise structure shall send a letter to the local fire agency within whose jurisdiction the structure is to be built, acknowledging that, to the best of his or her information, knowledge, and belief, the plans take into consideration applicable high-rise fire safety regulations. General: This document applies to all Group B office buildings, Group H, Division 8 and Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of the Fire Department vehicular access. Such buildings shall be of Type I or II- F.R. construction and shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 403.2, Chapter 4 of the 1997 California Building Code. Per Section 403.1.1 of the C.B.C.- [For SFM] In addition to other applicable requirements of these regulations, the provisions of this section shall apply to every new building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest floor level having building access. Exceptions: 1. Hospitals as defined in Section 1250 of the health and Safety Code. 2. The following structures, while classified as high-rise building, shall not be subject to the provisions of this section, but shall conform to all other applicable provisions of these regulations.
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Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages. Buildings where all floors above the 75-foot level are used exclusively as open parking garages. 2.3 Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages and located above all other floors used for human occupancy. 2.4 Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain houses, and similar structures with noncontinuous human occupancy, when so determined by the enforcing agency. 2.5 Buildings used exclusively for jails and prisons. (C.B.C. Chapter 4, Section 403.1.2) For the purpose of these requirements, building access shall mean an exterior door opening conforming to all of the following: Suitable and available for Fire Department use. Located not more than two feet above the adjacent ground level. Leading to a space, room or area having foot traffic communication capabilities with the remainder of the building. Designed to permit penetration through the use of Fire Department forcible-entry tools and equipment unless other arrangements have been made with the fire authority having jurisdiction.

Certificate of Occupancy: The following shall be approved and installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications and shall be tested and proven to be in proper working condition to the satisfaction of the Building and Fire Departments prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy: 1. Mechanical equipment 2. Electrical equipment including elevators 3. Life safety system 4. Firefighter communication system 5. Stairwell pressurization system 6. Smoke control system 7. Fire apparatus access roadways 8. Fire hydrant system 9. All fire protection and extinguishing systems 10. Door locking systems Such systems shall be maintained in accordance with the California Fire Code and other recognized standards. Procedures for ongoing testing and maintenance of fire and life safety systems shall be approved by the Fire Department prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Such systems shall be maintained in accordance with Title 19, California Code of Regulations and the California Fire Code.
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Access Roadways for Fire/Emergency Vehicle Apparatus: Buildings shall be accessible on one side (long side) for Fire Department apparatus by way of access roadways with all-weather driving surface of not less than 20 feet of unobstructed width, with adequate roadway turning radius, (25 feet inside and 45 feet outside), capable of supporting the imposed loads of fire apparatus (60,000 lbs.) and having a minimum of 13 feet 6 inches of vertical clearance. Roadways shall not be less than 10 feet or more than 30 feet from the building. Approved alternative surfaces shall be approved by the Fire Department. If installed, eight-inch mow strips shall identify such driving surface. Approved No Parking Fire Lane signs may be required for access roadways and shall be maintained. Refer to the City of Orange Fire Department Requirements for Fire Lanes. Address Posting: Address numbers shall be a minimum of 24 inches high, on a contrasting background and be plainly visible from the roadway to which the building is addressed. Refer to the City of Orange Police Departments Security Ordinance. Stairway Identification System: Stairway identification signs shall comply with U.B.C. Standards 10-2. An approved sign shall be located at each floor level landing in all enclosed stairways. The sign shall indicate the floor level, the terminus of the top and bottom of the stairway and the identification of the stairway. The sign shall be located approximately five feet above the floor landing in a position that is readily visible when the door is in the open or closed position. 1. The sign shall be a minimum of twelve inches by twelve inches. 2. The stairway location shall be placed at the top of the sign in one-inch high block lettering with one-quarter inch stroke. (For example: Stair No. 1 or West Stair.) 3. The stairways upper terminus shall be placed under the stairway identification in one-inch high block letters with one-quarter inch stroke. (Roof Access or No Roof Access) 4. The floor level number shall be placed in the middle of the sign in five-inch high block lettering with three quarter inch stroke. The mezzanine level shall have the letter M preceding the floor number. 5. Signs with raised Arabic numerals and raised Braille symbols indicating the lower and upper terminus of the stairway shall be placed at the bottom of the sign in oneinch block lettering with one-quarter inch stroke. Example
1" x 1/4" Stroke ----> WEST STAIR 1" x 1/4" Stroke ----> NO ROOF ACCESS 5" x 3/4" Stroke ----> M-1 3

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Fire Extinguishers: Unless otherwise specified fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A10BC are required at a maximum travel distance of seventy-five feet. Extinguishers are not to be installed higher than five feet from finished floor to the top of the extinguisher. Recessed fire extinguisher cabinets with approved breakable fronts, to prevent vandalism and theft, are recommended. Central Control Station: A central control station for Fire Department operations shall be provided. The central control station shall have direct exterior access and be located near the stairwell with roof access and be adjacent to a fire apparatus access roadway. The room shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than a onehour fire resistive occupancy separation. The central control station shall have a minimum of 96 square feet with a minimum dimension of 8 feet. It shall contain the following: 1. The voice alarm and public address system panels. (See Fire Alarm Section of the California Fire Code and Building Standards for specific requirements) 2. Controls for the voice alarm system so that a selective or general voice alarm may be manually initiated. 3. The Fire Department communications panel. Ten portable firefighter phones with one (1) headset and handset with sufficient cord length to reach all portions of the room. 4. Fire detection and alarm system annunciator panels. 5. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and whether they are operational. 6. Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems. 7. Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously. 8. Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector display panels. A labeled cabinet shall be provided containing calculated fire protection design information as well as contain proper number and type of spare fire sprinkler heads, sprinkler head wrenches and tools for the pressure reducing valves. 9. Emergency standby power status indicators. 10. A telephone for Fire Department use with controlled access to the public telephone system. 11. Fire pump status indicators shall be provided and display a visual signal for fire pump status (on/off) and low water level. 12. Elevator control switches for switching of emergency power. 13. Schematic building plans in clearly labeled approved containers indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the building core, exit facilities, fire-protection systems, fire-fighting equipment and Fire Department access. Simplified instructions for
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operating all life safety equipment contained in the control room shall be clearly and permanently posted. 14. Labeled cabinet containing labeled emergency building access keys and elevator keys. 15. Work table, minimum 3 feet wide and 4 feet long, and a chair. The table may be folding, if desired. 16. Provide a clock, which has a second hand. The clock shall be on the emergency power circuit. 17. Provide a white board with appropriate pens. 18. Other fire protection equipment and systems controls as required by the Fire Department. 19. The exit door shall swing in the direction of egress. 20. A sign stating CENTRAL CONTROL STATION, with three inch letters on a contrasting background shall be provided on the exterior of the central control room door. 21. The fire alarm system shall conform to NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code and shall be automatically retransmitted by an approved device to an approved central alarm station conforming to NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code. 22. The door to the central control station shall unlock upon activation of any fire alarm initiating device or be provided with an approved Fire Department key system. 23. A Knox box shall be provided near the central control room. Locate at five feet from finished grade. 24. The room shall not be used for the housing of any boiler, heating unit, generator, combustible storage, or similar hazardous equipment or storage. 25. All control panels shall be permanently identified as to their function. Fire Alarm and Communication Systems: The fire alarm, emergency voice/alarm signaling system and Fire Department communication systems shall be designed and installed as set forth in the California Building and Fire Codes. Emergency voice alarm signaling system- Speakers or signaling devices used to sound the voice or fire alarm shall be so located as to be clearly heard on the floor where activated, the floor above, and the floor below the alarmed floor. The operation of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler or water-flow device shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice instructions giving appropriate information and direction on a general or selective basis to the following terminal areas: elevators, elevator lobbies, every required stairway not less than every fifth floor, corridors, exit stairways, rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet in area, dwelling units in apartment houses, hotel guest rooms or suites and areas of refuge. Upon activation of the automatic sprinkler system, any automatic fire-detection device required by this section, or any special hazard fire-protection or extinguishing system, an automatic voice alarm signal shall sound on the floor where activated, the floor above and the floor below and an audible and visual signal shall be transmitted to the central control station. The content of the voice alarm in each instance shall be determined by the City of Orange Fire Department in cooperation with the building owner or manager.
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A manual override for emergency voice communication shall be provided for all paging zones. Upon activation of any manual alarm sending station, fire detection device, water flow switch or other fire protection or extinguishing system, the following shall occur: 1. The voice/alarm signal shall sound n the floor of alarm origin, the floor directly above, and the floor directly below. 2. Stairwell pressurization fans shall start 3. Smoke removal or control systems shall activate. 4. Stairwell doors shall simultaneously unlock. 5. Central control station shall unlock unless equipped with approved Fire Department entry key. 6. Every elevator lobby door shall close. 7. All fire doors on the fire floor, floor directly above and below shall close. Fire Department Communication System: A two-way, approved Fire Department communication system shall be provided for Fire Department use. It shall operate between the central control station, elevator, elevator lobbies, emergency and standby power rooms, fire pump room, and at entries into enclosed stairways. 1. All phone jacks shall have spring-loaded flip-up (weatherproof) covers. 2. An operators handset, with a cord that will reach all areas in the central control station, shall be permanently connected to connect to the console panel. 3. A speaker, with adjustable volume control, for monitoring conversations on this phone system shall be provided in the central control station. 4. A minimum of ten portable handsets shall be provided in a labeled cabinet inside the panel in the central control station. 5. Every handset equipped with a control button shall function as follows: 6. Transmit voice only when button is depressed. 7. Receive conversation whether or not button is depressed. 8. The system wiring shall be shielded from induction noise and be properly separated from other wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code. 9. Audible and visual indicator is required at the panel when the phone is plugged into any phone jack. Alarm Transmission: Unless the central control station is constantly staffed by competent and experienced operating personnel conforming to NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, voice or fire alarm and trouble signals shall be automatically retransmitted to one of the following: An approved central station conforming to NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code. A supervisory station or an approved remote station conforming to NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code.

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Annunciation: Alarm, water-flow and trouble signals shall be annunciated in the central control station by means of an audible signal and a visual display, which indicates the building, floor, zone or other designated area from which the alarm, water-flow or trouble signal originated. For purposes of annunciation, zoning shall be in accordance with the following: 1. When the system serves more than one building, each building shall be considered as a separate zone. 2. Each floor shall be considered as a separate zone. 3. Each section of floor separated by area separation walls or by horizontal exits shall be considered as a separate zone. Manual Fire Alarm Sending Stations: Manual fire alarm sending stations shall be located as follows: 1. Adjacent to each exit door into a stairway shaft, except the roof exit shall have a station located inside the stairway enclosure. 2. In every elevator lobby. 3. Forty-eight inches above the finished floor to center of the device. 4. In other locations as designated by the Fire Department. The maximum travel distance between two manual sending stations shall not exceed two hundred feet. Smoke Detection: Smoke detectors shall be provided in accordance with California Building Code Section 403.3. Smoke detectors shall be connected to an automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with the California Fire Code. The actuation of any detector required by this section shall operate the emergency voice alarm signaling system and shall place into operation all equipment necessary to prevent the re-circulation of smoke. Smoke detectors shall be located as follows: 1. In every mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone equipment, elevator machine or similar room and in elevator lobbies. Elevator lobby detectors shall be connected to an alarm verification zone or be listed as releasing devices. 2. In the main return-air and exhaust-air plenum of each air conditioning system. Such detector shall be located in a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet. 3. At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories from a return-air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning system. In Group R, Division I Occupancies, an approved smoke detector may be used in each return-air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cubic feet per minute and serving not more than 10 air inlet openings. 4. For Group R, Division1 Occupancies in all interior corridors serving as a means of egress for an occupant load of 10 or more.
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Smoke Control: A smoke-control system meeting the requirements of California Building Code Chapter 9 shall be provided. Seismic Considerations: In Seismic Zones 2, 3, and 4, the anchorage of mechanical and electrical equipment required for life-safety systems, including fire pumps and elevator drive and suspension systems, shall be designed in accordance with requirements of Section 1626 of the California Building Code. Automatic Sprinkler System: The automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the building as specified by UBC Standard 9-1, and shall be designed in accordance with that standard and the following: Every high-rise building shall be protected by an automatic fire-extinguishing system installed in conformance to NFPA 13 and provisions of Chapter 9 of the California Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards. Automatic fire sprinklers may be omitted in rooms or areas in accordance with Sections 904.1.2 and 904.4 of the California Building Code. 1. Shut off valves and a water-flow device shall be provided for each floor. The sprinkler riser may be combined with the standpipe riser. 2. Sprinkler control valves, shutoff valves and a water-flow detecting device shall be provided at the lateral connection to the riser for each floor. Such valves and devices shall be electrically supervised to automatically sound an appropriate signal transmitted to the main panel in the fire control room. 3. Temporary upright fire sprinkler heads (interim to tenant improvement construction) shall be provided. If the deflector distance cannot be met, the fire prevention bureau shall be contacted for approval of an alternate means. 4. Spacing of the fire sprinkler heads, for temporary coverage, shall not exceed 130 square feet per head. 5. In Seismic Zones 2,3, and 4, in addition to the main water supply, a secondary onsite supply of water equal to the hydraulically calculated sprinkler design demand plus 100 gallons per minute additional for the total standpipe system shall be provided. This supply shall be automatically available if the principal supply fails and shall have a duration of 30 minutes. 6. A diesel or electric fire pump shall have a rated capacity, which will deliver the demand for the standpipe(s). (500-gpm plus 250-gpm for each additional standpipe shall be provided at the highest elevation outlet with a minimum 100-psi residual pressure.) 7. A test header shall be provided in an approved exterior location accessible for test purposes. A flow meter may be used in lieu of the test header.

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8. Whenever the master switch on the fire pump controller is in any position other than automatic, a trouble signal shall be sent to the Fire Department Communications Panel, which will display audible and visual indicators. 9. The fire pump shall draw from the on-site water supply reservoir; however, the reservoir shall be refilled at a rate sufficient to maintain the minimum required capacity at all times. 10. The fire pump, controller, transfer switch, and appurtenances shall meet seismic requirements required in the California Building Code. 11. Fueling of diesel fire pump tanks shall be conducted through a fixed piping system, including the day tank. No manual type of fueling is permitted inside the building. Standpipe Systems: The standpipe system may be combined with the sprinkler system risers and shall be installed in accordance with Uniform Building Code Standard 9-2. In buildings where more than one standpipe is provided, the standpipe shall be interconnected at the bottom. Outlet residual pressures in excess of 175 pounds per square inch shall be reduced to not more than 175 pounds per square at the required flow by the installation of a listed pressure-reducing device. When pressure-reducing devices are used, a sign shall be posted on or near each outlet indicating the approved pressure setting. 2. A permanently installed 3 inch drain riser shall be provided adjacent to each standpipe equipped with pressure regulating devices to facilitate tests of each device. The riser shall be equipped with a 3 inch x 21/2-inch tee with internal threaded swivel fitting having NH Standard threads, with plug, located at least on every other floor. 3. Four-inch standpipes shall be equipped with a two-way Fire Department connection. Six-inch standpipes shall be equipped with a four-way Fire Department connection. 4. Fire Department connections shall be located within 40 feet of a public fire hydrant. 5. Temporary standpipes for construction are required. California Fire Code Article 87.
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On-Site Water Supply:

1. A minimum on-site water supply equal to a thirty-minute calculated demand of the fire sprinkler system plus 100 gallons per minute additional supply for the standpipe system shall be provided. The supply shall be automatically available in the event that the principle water supply fails. (A swimming pool shall not be an acceptable substitute for a reservoir.) 2. The on-site water supply shall not contain any substance, which could damage or affect the efficiency or reliability of the fire pump. 3. An automatic fill device shall be provided. The level shall be supervised, by the fire alarm control panel, as a supervisory alarm condition. Piping design for refill shall be capable of filling the tank in a maximum of eight hours. 4. Underground storage tanks shall be adequately protected from corrosion and buoyancy.
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5. A bypass line, sized equal to the diameter of the inlet of the pump, shall be provided for in the event of fire pump failure. Fire Hydrant System: The location and number of fire hydrants connected to a water supply shall be capable of delivering the required fire flow. They shall be located on the public street and/or the site of the premises to be protected. The number and location of the fire hydrants will be required and approved by the Fire Department Hydrant systems shall be installed and test witnessed by the Fire Department prior to commencing any combustible construction. Hydrant system plans shall be approved by the Fire Department. The Fire Department connection shall not be affixed to the building. The Fire Department connection must be located at least 40 feet away from the building, within 40 feet of a fire hydrant and on the address side of the building, unless otherwise determined by the Fire Department. The hydrant shall be located on the same side of the street as the Fire Department connection. Provide on-site fire hydrant(s) and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow. The hydrant model and on-site location shall be approved by the Fire Department and have a three (3) foot minimum clearance around the circumference of the fire hydrant. The onsite hydrants shall not be controlled by the control valve (P.I.V.) for the sprinkler system so that water flow to the hydrants is not impaired should the sprinkler system be shut down for any reason. (U.F.C. Sections 903 and 1001.7) The Fire Department connection shall not pressurize a hydrant. Plans must be submitted to the Building Department. The number and location of hydrants shall be determined by Fire and Water Departments. Prior to issuance of a fire service (detector check) the required water supplies for hydrants and fire sprinkler systems shall be determined and the water supplies shall be approved by the Fire Department Elevators: Elevators shall comply with the requirements of California Building Code Chapter 4and 30. All buildings provided with an elevator shall provide at least one elevator sized for emergency medical use. The minimum cab size is: Single slide door (right or left) or end opening door, requires a minimum clear cab size of 68 x 49 x 76 and a minimum door opening of 36 x 70. A center opening door requires a minimum clear cab size or 68 x 55 x 76 and a minimum door opening of 36 x70.
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2. All automatic elevators shall have not less than one sign at each landing printed on a contrasting background in letters not less than one-half inch to read: IN CASE OF FIRE USE STAIRWAY FOR EXIT. DO NOT USE ELEVATOR. 3. Instructions for operation of elevators under fire and emergency conditions shall be provided at every main floor control switch and in the Central Control Station. 4. Except at the main entrance level, an approved pictorial sign of standardized design shall be posted adjacent to each elevator call station will indicate that, in case of fire, the elevator will not operate and that exit stairways should be used. Standby Power, Light and Emergency Systems: Standby Power A standby power-generator set conforming to the Electrical Code shall be provided on the premises. The generator set shall supply all functions required by California Building Code Section 403.8. at full power. Set supervisions with manual start and transfer override features shall be provided at the central control station. An on-premises fuel supply sufficient for not less than six hours at full-demand operation of the system shall be provided. Where fire pumps are required, an eight-hour fuel supply shall be provided. The standby system shall have a capacity and rating that would supply all equipment required to be operational at the same time. The generating capacity need not be sized to operate all the connected electrical equipment simultaneously. All power, lighting, signal and communication facilities specified in California Building Code Sections 403.3,403.4,403.5,403.6,403.7 and 403.8, as applicable; fire pumps required to maintain pressure, standby lighting and normal circuits supplying exit signs and means of egress illumination shall be transferable to the standby source. The installation of any combustion engine and gas turbines associated with such powergenerating systems shall be in accordance with the California Electrical Code. Standby lighting Separate lighting circuits and fixtures sufficient to provide light with an intensity of not less than 1 foot-candle measured at floor level in all corridors, stairways, pressurized enclosures, elevator cars and lobbies and other areas that are clearly a part of the escape route. All circuits supply lighting for the central control station and mechanical equipment room. Emergency Systems The following are classified as emergency systems and shall operate within 10 seconds of failure of the normal power supply: Exit sign and means of egress illumination as required by California Building Code Sections 1003.2.8 and 1003.2.9. Elevator Car Lighting
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Fire Alarm System Fire Detection System Sprinkler Alarm System Smoke Control System Voice Communication System Electric-Driven Fire Pump

Installation of emergency electrical systems shall be in accordance with the provisions of the California Electrical. When the standby power-operation system reaches full operating capacity, the emergency electrical systems and equipment shall be transferred thereto. Calculations proving the proper sizing of the emergency generator shall be submitted with electrical plans. In Seismic Zones 2, 3, and 4, the anchorage of mechanical and electrical equipment required for life-safety systems, including fire pumps and elevator drive and suspension systems, shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of California Building Code Section 1626. Floor Level Exit Signage and Path Markings: Where exit signs are required by California Building Code Section, 1003.2.8.2, additional approved low-level exit signs that are internally or externally illuminated, photo luminescent or self-luminous shall be provided in all interior corridors serving Group R, Division 1 occupancies and in all interior corridors of Group I Occupancies. Exception: 1. Group Occupancies, which are provided with smoke barriers constructed in accordance with Section 308.2.2 of the California Building Code. 2. Group I, Division 3, Occupancies. The bottom of the sign shall not be less than 6 inches or more than 8 inches above the floor level and shall indicate the path of exit travel. For exit and exit-access doors, the sign shall be on the door or adjacent to the door with the closest edge of the sign or marker within 4 inches of the doorframe. Emergency Pre-Fire/Emergency Planning: Title 19, California Code of regulations, Section 3.09 (c) requires Emergency Planning and Information for: All hotels, motels, lodging houses, high-rise office buildings. Emergency procedures information printed on a floor plan shall be posted at every stairway landing, at every elevator landing and immediately inside all public entrances to the building. The information shall be representative of the floor level and be posted so that the bottom edge of such information is not located more than four (4) feet
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above the floor, where it can be easily identified. Emergency procedures information shall be printed with a minimum of three/sixteenth (3/16) inch high non-decorative lettering (raised Arabic numerals) providing a sharp contrast to the background. Owner (s) and operator (s) of hotels, motels, lodging houses, high-rise office buildings shall appoint a Fire Safety Director who shall: Report to owner (s) or operator(s); Coordinate fire safety activities of the facility with the authority having jurisdiction; Conduct, or cause to be conducted, all training as described in subsection (e) of Title 19, CCR Section 3.09 for all building employees and maintain records of dates, subjects, and attendance of each training session; and Develop and maintain a written facility emergency plan acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Upon request, the facility emergency plan shall be made physically available at the respective facility to the authority having jurisdiction. Facility emergency plans shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. Fire Department emergency telephone number 9-1-1; 2. Other emergency response telephone numbers; 3. Evacuation or relocation plan for the building occupants; 4. Duties of the Fire Safety Director and other designated emergency personnel; 5. Employee responsibilities in case of emergency, including individual assignments and reporting responsibilities; and, 6. Procedures to identify and assist the non-ambulatory and physically disabled. Certification By Contractor: Building conformance to plans Health and Safety Code Section 13232 requires that: Any general contractor who constructs a privately owned high-rise structure shall certify that the construction conforms to final plans for the structure acknowledged pursuant to Section 13221 of the Health and Safety Code. A letter to the State Fire Marshal and the local fire agency within whose jurisdiction the structure is constructed shall submit this certification.

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