The Building Code is amended by adding a new Chapter 36 to read as follows:
Chapter 36 Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Sec. 3601.1 Scope. This chapter shall apply to all buildings or structures or portions thereof erected, constructed, enlarged, or moved within or into the very high fire hazard severity zone as herein defined.
Sec. 3601.2 Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Defined. VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE is that area as described on the Official Fire District Map as VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE or FIRE ZONE FOUR and dated 2008, or such subsequent map as may be adopted by the City Council of the City of Monrovia. This map is on file with the City Clerk of the City of Monrovia.
Sec. 3602.1 Exterior Walls. The exterior walls of all buildings or structures shall have a fire- resistive rating of not less than one-hour. Underfloor areas, porches, patios or similar areas attached to the principal building shall be provided with exterior walls having a fire-resistive rating of not less than one-hour. Exterior glass in such walls shall be double glazed.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Except where otherwise required by this code, exterior walls need not have a fire-resistive rating when any of the following conditions exist:
1.1. The exterior walls front on a public way having a width of not less than 40 feet.
1.2. The building is of Type I or II construction.
1.3. The building is a one-story detached accessory building having a projected roof area not exceeding 484 square feet. To be considered detached, an accessory building shall be separated from the primary building by not less than 20 feet at any point in a direct line of measurement.
2. Architectural trim, handrails and similar finish items may be of wood.
3. Unprotected wood doors and windows may be used except where openings are required to be fire-protected.
3602.2 Projections. Eave openings, exterior balconies and similar architectural appendages extending beyond the floor area as defined in Section 207 shall be of one-hour fire-resistive construction.
(`83 Code, § 15.04.370) (Ord. 99-7 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2003-01, § 1, 2003; Ord. 2007-21, § 1(part), 2007; Ord. 2008-06, § 1, 2008)