HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 8095 (1988 Uniform Fire Code)RESOLUTION NO. 8095
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 17958.5
AND 17958.7 RELATIVE TO THE ADOPTION OF THE
1988 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael has adopted the 1988
Uniform Fire Code with local amendments; and
WHEREAS, the State Health and Safety Code Sections
17958.5 and 17958.7 require that findings be made in order to
exceed the requirements found in the California Building Standards
Code; and
WHEREAS, the 1988 Uniform Fire Code and the local
amendments thereto made by the City of San Rafael include
provisions that are more restrictive than the California Building
Standards Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the San Rafael City
Council hereby makes the following findings pursuant to and in
compliance with Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and
17958.7:
I. Climatic conditions
a. Because most of the annual rainfall in San Rafael
occurs during the winter, the summer months bring
on a pseudo drought condition every year. The lack
of summer rain combined with hot, windy days create
conditions that could dangerously spread fires.
b. Because most of the annual rainfall in San Rafael
occurs during the winter, and because some portions
of San Rafael are subject to tidal influences, there
are times that flooding conditions may restrict the
Fire Department's ability to respond to fires.
II. Geographic standards
a. Because San Rafael lies near several earthquake
faults, there are significant potential hazards such
as road closures (resulting from landslides or
Highway 101 failure), fires, collapsed buildings and
isolation of residents requiring assistance.
b. Because San Rafael is the major economic center of
Marin County and is situated along the Highway 101
corridor, traffic congestion can create conditions
that may restrict the Fire Department's ability to
respond to fires.
III. Topographic standards
a. Because much of San Rafael is located in hilly
areas, there can be conditions which may limit the
ability of the Fire Department to respond to and
contain fires such as steepness of grade, narrow and
winding roads, and water supplies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the San
Rafael City Council because of local climatic, geographic, and
RESOLUTION NO. 8095
topographic conditions that impact fire prevention efforts, the
frequency, spread, acceleration, intensity, and size of fires
involving buildings in the community, and the potential damage to
structures from earthquakes hereby adopts these findings pursuant
to Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael,
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly
introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of said
City on MONDAY , the FOURTH day of DECEMBER
1989, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS : Boro, Breiner, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS : None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS : None
JOANNE M. LEONCENI, City Clerk