Ord 2015-010/International fire code amendments adoption

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(e) If the fire code official determines that an occupancy is of a hazardous nature, or if special hazards exist in addition to the normal hazard of the occupancy, section 901 of the International Fire Code shall apply. Section 507.5 is amended to read as follows: 507.5. Fire hydrant systems. (a) A fire hydrant is an approved national standard three -way hydrant connected to six -inch or larger water mains. (b) A two -way hydrant is not recognized unless it was installed before January 1, 1985 or it was installed in conjunction with nationally approved sprinkler systems. (c) Fire hydrants shall conform to the latest version of the AWWA Standard for Dry Barrel Fire Hydrants. (d) Fire hydrants shall have one 4.5 inch steamer and two 2.5 inch side connections with National Standard threads. The centerline of the steamer connection shall be a minimum of 18 inches above the ground surface. (e) Hydrants must be located so that no portion of any new structure is more than 500 feet, as the hose lies, on accessible approved roadways. (f) Hydrants shall be spaced no less than every 500 feet in residentially zoned areas and no less than one every 300 feet in commercially and industrially zoned areas. (g) The City of San Marcos Water Department shall have the authority to develop and approve new fire hydrant installation methods and standards consistent with the application of this section. (h) Hydrants shall be installed in accordance with local jurisdiction construction standards. Section 507.5.1 is amended to read as follows: 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 500 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on -site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.