HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2900 ORDINANCE NO 2900
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTER 15 20
OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 9) WITH NECESSARY LOCAL
AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 and Government Code Section
50022 empower the City to adopt by refeience the Califorma Building Standards Code, including
the California Fire Code, and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 5 authorizes the City to make
amendments to the California Fire Code on the basis of local climatic, geological or
topographical conditions, and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 7 requires that before making any
modifications or changes pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958 5, the City Council of
the City shall make an express finding of local necessity that such modifications or changes are
needed, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands ("City Council") is informed and
funds that these climatic, geological and topographical conditions include, but are not limited to,
the following conditions,
1 The City receives relatively low amounts of precipitation, and experiences very
low relative humidity levels and extremely high temperatures These climatic
conditions are conductive to the spread of fire For example, the following data was
taken from the recorded temperatures and measured rainfall at the San Bernardino
County Flood Control District Office, located at 825 East 3rd Street, San
Bernal dino
2009 Maximum tempeiature greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
June, July, August and September Total recorded annual rainfall 8 46
inches, with no rain measured in the month of August
2010 Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded the months of July,
August, and Septembei Total recorded annual rainfall of 26 69 inches, with
no rain measured m the months of May, June, July, August, and September
2011 Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
July, August, September, and October Total recorded annual rainfall of
10 78 inches, with no ram measured in the months of July, August and
September
2012 Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
July, August, September, and October Total recorded annual rainfall of
11 33 inches, with no ram measured in the months of June and July
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2013 Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
May, June, July, August, and September Total recorded annual rainfall of
3 40 inches, with no rain measured in the months of June and September
2014 Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
May, August, July, August, September and October Total recorded annual
rainfall of 5 32 inches, with no ram measured in the months of June
2015 Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
June, August, September, and October Total recorded annual rainfall of
7 51 inches, with no ram measured in the month of June
2016 Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
June, July, August, and September Total recorded annual rainfall of
9 54 inches, with no ram measured in the months of June, July, August and
September
2017 Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
June, July, August, September, and October Total recorded annual rainfall
of 8 49 inches, with no ram measured in the month of June
2018 Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
July, August, and September Total recorded annual rainfall of
7 20 inches, with no ram measured in the months of June, August and
September
2 The City is subject to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as "Santa Ana
Winds," which can reach speeds of more than 40 miles per hour Extensive damage
often occurs during such winds including downed trees, power lines, utility poles and
utility service lines These adverse conditions cause
a) fires,
b) impairment of emergency apparatus access,
c) delays in response tunes of emergency apparatus, and
d) the depletion of apparatus readily available for fire suppression activities
Specific amendments to the California Fire Code contained in this Ordinance
pursuant to this express findrg of local necessity are made to Sections 903 2 1 1,
903 2 1 2, 903 2 1 3, 903 2 1 4, 903 2 1 5, 903 2 1 6, 903 2 3, 903 2 4, 903 2 7,
903 2 8, 903 2 9, 903 2 9 1, 903 2 9 2, 903 2 11 1, 903 2 18, 903 3 1 3, 903 6 1,
903 6 2, 903 6 3, Fire Sprmklers, 903 5 3 Water Supply, 905 4 Location of Class I
standpipe hose comnections,910 2, Smoke and Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke
Exhaust Systems and Draft Curtams,910 3 4, Spnnklered Buildings, 914 12
Special Requirements for Group F, M, S-1, or S-2 Distribution Warehouses Greater
than 50,000 Square Feet in Floor Area , 5608 Fireworks, 4902, Wildland-Urban
Interface Fire Area, 4908, Vegetation Management, 4907 1 Defensible Space,
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4909, Fire Protection Plan, B 105 2 Reduction in Required Fire Flow,
Appendix B, and BB105 1 Reduction in Required Fire Flow, Appendix BB
3 Within the City thei e are four earthquake faults
a) Redlands Heights
b) B alining
c) Ciafon
d) The Redlands Fault
Numerous other faults lie in close proxnnity, including the San Andreas Fault In the
event of a severe earthquake, these faults present the potential for catastrophic
damage, nncludmg extensive damage to buildings, fire damage to major infrastructure
including water and sewei distribution lines, roadways, bridges across a major storm
dram and railroad right-of-way, and other impairments to the movement of
emergency apparatus
Specific amendments to the California Fire Code contained in this Ordinance
pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to Sections 903 2 1 1,
903 2 1 2, 903 2 1 3, 903 2 1 4, 903 2 1 5, 903 2 1 6, 903 2 3, 903 2 4, 903 2 7,
903 2 8, 903 2 9, 903 2 9 1, 903 2 9 2, 903 2 11 1, 903 2 18, 903 3 1 3, 903 6 1,
903 6 2, 903 6 3, Fire Sprinklers, 903 5 3 Water Supply, 905 4 Location of Class I
standpipe hose connections,910 2, Smoke and Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke
Exhaust Systems and Draft Curtams,910 3 4, Sprinklered Buildings, 914 12
Special Requirements for Group F, M, S-1, or S-2 Distribution Warehouses Greater
than 50,000 Square Feet in Floor Area , 5608 Fireworks, 4902, Wildland-Urban
Interface Fire Area, 4908, Vegetation Management, 4907 1 Defensible Space, 4909,
Fire Protection Plan, B 105 2 Reduction in Required Fire Flow, Appendix B,
and BB 105 I Reduction in Required Fire Flow, Appendix BB
4 Within the City development has occurred, and continues to occur, which has
resulted in severe traffic congestion during peak hours, weekends and holidays,
particularly on the following streets and highways Citrus Avenue, Cajon Street,
Orange Street, Lugoma Avenue, Colton Avenue, Tennessee Street, San Tnnoteo
Canyon, Interstate 10 Freeway, and Alabama Street, thus decreasing response
time This development includes high-rise structures, institutional, commercial,
industrial and residential structures Development has occurred within the portion of
the City known as Sunset Hills, where roadways have been built in areas of severe
topographical conditions ulcludmg street and driveway grades in excess of 12%
Such traffic congestion and severe roadway conditions extend the time for
emergency vehicles to reach the scene of files and other emergencies
Specific amendments to the California Fire Code contained in this Ordinance
pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are mode to Sections 903 2 1 1,
903 2 1 2, 903 2 1 3, 903 2 1 4, 903 2 1 5, 903 2 1 6, 903 2 3, 903 2 4, 903 2 7,
903 2 8, 903 2 9, 903 2 9 1, 903 2 9 2, 903 2 11 I, 903 2 18, 903 3 1 3, 903 6 1,
903 6 2, 903 6 3, Fire Sprinklers, 903 5 3 Water Supply, 905 4 Location of Class I
standpipe hose connections,910 2, Smoke and Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke
Exhaust Systems and Draft Curtams,910 3 4, Sprmklered Buildings, 914 12
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Special Requirements for Group F, M, S-1, or S-2 Distribution Warehouses Gieater
than 50,000 Square Feet in Floor Area , 5608 Fireworks, 4902, Wildland-Urban
Interface Fire Aiea, 4908, Vegetation Management, 4907 1 Defensible Space,
4909, Fire Protection Plan, B 105 2 Reduction in Required Fire Flow,
Appendix B, and BB105 1 Reduction m Required Fire Flow, Appendix BB
WHEREAS, this City Council is informed and finds that because the City is subject to the
above referenced climatic, geological and topographical conditions, that amendments to the
California Fire Code, 2019 Edition, are necessary to protect life and property, and that such
amendments address the following issues (1) high fire hazard areas, (2) water. supplies, (3) fire
extinguishing systems and sprinkler systems, and (4) the storage, handling and use of flammable and
combustible liquids and hazardous materials, and
WHEREAS, this City Council does hereby determine that the modifications to the 2019
California Fire Code, as outlined m this Ordinance, are necessary due to local climatic,
geographical and topographical conditions,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
Section 1. Chapter 15 20 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled "Fire Code," is
hereby deleted m its entirety and rewritten to read as follows
"Chapter 15 20
FIRE CODE
15 20 010 FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
15 20 020 DEFINITIONS
15 20 030 ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
15 20 040 TITLE
15 20 050 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION
15 20 060 LIABILITY
15 20 070 FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
15 20 080 PERMIT FEES
15 20 090 FEES NONREFUNDABLE
15 20 091 REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS
15 20 095 INSPECTION FEES
15 20 100 BOARD OF APPEALS
15 20 110 VIOLATION PENALTIES
15 20 120 ABATEMENT OF VIOLATION
15 20 130 FAILURE TO COMPLY
15 20 150 RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES
15 20 180 SURFACE AND TURNING RADIUS
15 20 190 GRADE
15 20 200 OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
15 20 210 PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
15 20 220 SMOKE OR FOG EMITTING SYSTEMS
15 20 230 FIRE HYDRANTS AND MAINS
15 20 240 ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT
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15 20 250 GROUP A-1
15 20 260 GROUP A-2
15 20 270 GROUP A-3
15 20 280 GROUP A-4
15 20 290 GROUP A-5
15 20 300 GROUP B
15 20 310 GROUPE
15 20 320 GROUP F
15 20 330 GROUP M
15 20 340 GROUP R
15 20 350 GROUP S
15 20 360 REPAIR GARAGES
15 20 370 BULK STORAGE OF TIRES
15 20 380 SECTION 903 2 9 AMENDED
15 20 390 STORIES WITHOUT OPENINGS
15 20 400 SECTION 903 2 11 3 AMENDED
15 20 410 GROUP U OCCUPANCY
15 20 420 NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
15 20 430 WATER SUPPLY FOR AREAS WITHOUT CITY WATER SERVICE
15 20 440 AREA INCREASE AND RECONSTRUCTION
15 20 450 CHANGE IN USE
15 20 460 ADAPTIVE REUSE
15 20 470 SECTION 905 4 AMENDED
15 20 480 SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS, MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS AND
DRAFT CURTAINS
15 20 490 SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS
15 20 500 SECTION 914 12 ADDED
15 20 520 FIREWORKS
15 20 520 1 MINOR CHARGE
15 20 520 2 PROPERTY
15 20 520 3 RESPONSE COSTS
15 20 520 4 RESPONSIBLE GUARDIAN
15 20 520 5 PROHIBITION
15 20 520 6 APPLICATION OF STATE LAW
15 20 520 7 LIABILITY FOR RESPONSE COSTS
15 20 530 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA
15 20 540 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
15 20 550 DEFENSIBLE SPACE
15 20 560 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN
15 20 570 APPENDIX B
15 20 580 APPENDIX BB
15 20 590 APPENDIX C
15 20 600 APPENDIX CC
15 20 610 APPENDIX D
15 20 620 VIOLATION, PENALTY
15 20 010 FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
A Findmgs The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby finds and determines
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1 That the International Code Council is a private organization which has been in existence for a
period of at least tree (3) years
2 That the International Fire Code, 2018 edition, published by said organization, is a nationally
recognized compilation of proposed rules, regulations, and standards of said organization
3 That the international fire code has been printed and published as a code m book form within
the meaning of section 50022 2 et seq , of the California Government Code
4 That the California fire code, also known as the California code of regulations, title 24, part 9, a
portion of the "California building standards code" as defined in the "California building
standards law" commencing with section 18901 of the Health And Safety Code, is assigned to
the Cahforma building standards commission, which by law is responsible foi approving all
building standards within the state of California The 2019 edition of the California fire code
incorporates by reference the 2018 edition of the international fire code, with necessary
California amendments
5 That a copy of the 2019 California fire code, certified by the city clerk of the city of Redlands
to be a true copy, has been filed for use and examination by the public in the fire prevention
office of the Redlands fire department and the office of the city cleik
6 The sections of said California fire code may be referred to by the number used in said
published compilation, preceded by the words "California fire code section" or "fire code
section", and may also be referred to by additional reference to this municipal code and sections
therein pertaining to said California fire code
7 That the additional requirements and standards established herein me needed to properly
protect the health, safety, and welfare of the existing and future residents and workers within
the city of Redlands Said requirements and standards are reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, geological, and topogiaplucal conditions, and comply with existing state laws and
regulations
8 The city council finds and determines that the local variances from the California fire code -
building standards, California code of regulations, title 24, part 9, contained in the city fire
code, are seasonably necessary because of local climatic, topographic and geographical
co nsidei ations
B Adoption Of The California Fire Code The city council of the city of Redlands hereby adopts by
reference, the 2019 California fire code, and appendices B, BB, C, CC, and D, mcludmg fees and
penalties, as compiled and adopted by the Califonua building standards commission, along with
certain amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions based upon the city council's findings that
the same are necessary based upon local climatic, geologic and topographical conditions The
provisions of the California fire code, California fire code appendix chapters, and the California
fire code appendices shall be applicable m all areas within the city of Redlands The city council of
the city of Redlands hereby adopts and amends the 2019 edition of the California fire code, as
compiled and published by the California building standards commission
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15 20 020 DEFINITIONS
A Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the city of Redlands
B Wherever the term "corporation counsel" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the city attorney for
the city of Redlands
C Wherever the term "flue chief' is used in the fire code, it shall mean the fire chief of the city of
Redlands, or his of her authorized representative
D Wherever the term "fire department" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the fire department of
the city of Redlands
E An employee of the city of Redlands fire department, when enforcing the California fire code, this
municipal code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, file prevention
and fire investigation, shall be deemed a "peace officem" as those words are used in section 830 31
of the California Penal Code
F Whenever the term "fire marshal" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the supervisor of the fire
prevention bureau and shall serve as the fire code official under the direction of the fire chief, or
the fire chiefs authorized representative The community risk reduction division of the fii e
department shall be responsible for fire prevention department duties within the city of Redlands
15 20 030 ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
A Storage of Flammable Cryogenic Fluids Pursuant to section 5504 1 of the California fire code,
flammable cryogenic fluids shall not be permitted to be stored, dispensed, of used unless, in the
opinion of the fire code official, such storage will not create an unacceptable threat to the
occupants and property owners
B Storage of Explosives and Blasting Agents Pursuant to section 5601 1 of the California fire code,
the storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in all areas unless authorized by the file
code official
C Storage Of Class I And II Liquids Pursuant to sections 5704 1 and 5706 1 of the California fire
code, the storage of class I and class II liquids in outside aboveground unprotected tanks is
prohibited in all areas of the city unless the fue code official determines, with specific documented
findings, that such an installation will not create a hazard to life or property in the area
D Storage Of Liquefied Petroleum Gases Pursuant to section 6101 3 of the California fire code, the
aggregate capacity of any one installation for the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases shall
not exceed two thousand (2,000) water gallons (7571 liters) in commercial, residential and other
areas where, in the opinion of the fire code official, the location of bulk storage of liquefied
petroleum gases would create a threat to life and property
15 20 040 TITLE
Section 101 1 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as
follows
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101 1 Title These regulations shall be known as the fire code of the city of Redlands,
hereinafter refereed to for purposes of this chapter 15 20 as "this code "
15 20 050 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION
Section 103 2 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby deleted
15 20 060 LIABILITY
Section 104 12 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
104 12 1 Cost Recovery Fire suppression, investigation and rescue or emergency medical costs
are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code sections 13009 and 13009 1 Any
person who negligently or intentionally, or in violation of law, causes an emergency response,
including but not limited to, a traffic accident or spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals,
is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs set out in Health And
Safety Code section 13009 et seq and Government Code section 53150 et seq Any expense
incurred by the city for securing such an emergency situation shall constitute a debt of such
person and shall be collectible by the city in the same mariner as m the case of an obligation
under contract, expressed or implied
A false fire alarm response fee may be imposed and paid after two (2) false fire alarms have
been received from any one residential or commercial source, or from any one alarm system,
within any consecutive three hundred sixty five (365) day period The false alarm response fee
shall be established by resolution of the city council
104 12 2 Expense for Securing an Emergency The expense of securing any emergency or
hazard which is the result of a violation of this code or any other code, ordinance or state law,
or any damages caused by malicious mischief requiring any corrective or preventive actions
conducted by the city may be a charge against the persons or entity whose such emergency or
action may constitute a debt of such persons or entity as provided below
1 The fire chief may impose the reasonable cost of fire prevention, fire suppression, and
protection of the public from other safety hazards when a fire or hazardous condition results
from any of the following activities or conditions
A Manufacture, transportation, storage, handling, of spilling of hazardous chemicals,
flammable or combustible liquids, explosives, or blasting agents,
B Failure to correct a hazardous condition for which a "notice of violation," or equivalent
notice, has been previously given by the chief,
C Use of welding equipment, cutting torch, tar pot, or other open flame device,
D Permitting or causing the accumulation of hazardous or flammable materials,
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E Setting of a fire or allowing a fire to be set in violation of any code, ordinance, law or
regulation,
F Creating, allowing, or maintaining a fire hazard
15 20 070 FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
Section 104 10 of chapter I, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as
follows
104 10 Fire Investigations The file code official and the fire department shall investigate the
cause, origin and circumstances of any flue, explo sion and other hazardous condition
Information that could be related to trade secs ets oi processes shall not be made part of the
public record except as required by law
The fire chief is authorized to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of unauthorized
releases of hazardous materials The Redlands police department and allied law enforcement
agencies are authorized to assist the fire department in its investigations when requested to do
SO
15 20 080 PERMIT FEES
Section 105 2 5 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
105 2 5 Permit Fees Permit fees as established by city council resolution shall be collected by
the finance department Proof of receipt shall accompany all applications fot penrlut prior to
any inspection and approval by the city
15 20 090 FEES NONREFUNDABLE
Section 105 2 6 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
105 2 6 Fees Not Refundable Permit fees shall not be refundable for any reason aftei initiation
of plan review or inspection procedures
15 20 091 REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS
Section 105 6 50 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as
follows
105 6 50 Fixed Kitchen Hood and Duct Extinguishing System An operational permit is
required to utilize commercial cooking appliances, as defined in Section 602, with a fixed
hood and duct fire extinguishing system
15 20 095 INSPECTION FEES
Section 106 2 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
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106 2 Inspection Fees The fire code official is authorized to impose and collect appropnate
fees for inspections established by resolution of the city council
15 20 100 BOARD OF APPEALS
Section 109 1 of chapter 1, division II of the California flue code is hereby amended to lead as
follows
109 1 Board of Appeals The city planning commission shall serve as the board of appeals The chief
building official, director of development services and the fire chief of the city, or their respective
designees, shall serve in an advisory capacity when requested to do so Board members shall
disqualify themselves and shall not participate in any decision in which they have a conflict of
interest
15 20 110 VIOLATION PENALTIES
Section 110 4 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as
follows
110 4 Violation Penalties Persons who shall violate a provision of this code oi shall fail to
comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work
in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fiue code official, or of a
permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000 00) a day or by imprisonment not
exceeding six months, or both such fine and uuprisonment Each day that a violation continues
after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense
15 20 120 ABATEMENT OF VIOLATION
Section 110 4 lof chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as
follows
110 4 1 Abatement of Violation In addition to the imposition of the penalties herein
described, the fire code official is authorized to institute an appropriate action to prevent
unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation, oi to prevent illegal
occupancy of a structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business oi
occupancy of a structure on or about any premises The expense of such action may be made
a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists
15 20 130 FAILURE TO COMPLY
Section 112 4 of chapter 1, division II of the California fu e code is hereby amended to read as
follows
112 4 Failure To Comply Any person who shall continue any work after havmg been served
with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a
violation oi unsafe condition, shall be subject to violation penalties pursuant to section 109 4 1
15 20 150 RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES
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Section 308 1 7 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
308 1 7 Religious or Other Assembly Ceremonies Candles held in pei sons' hands (oi on a non-
stable device) are especially dangerous and shall not be permitted Batteryoperated simulated
candles are available and may be used No permit is required for battery-operated candles oi
other electric candles
15 20 180 SURFACE AND TURNING RADIUS
Section 503 2 3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
503 2 3 Surface Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the
imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced with an approved concrete or asphalt
covering so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities Turf block, Ritter Rings, Turf Paver
and other similar products shall not be used for fire department access surfacing Where rural
road grades do not exceed 8%, the fire code official may approve access roads of approved
native materials or gravel when compacted to ninety-five percent (95%)
TURNING RADIUS
Section 503 2 4 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
503 2 4 Turning radius The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be an
inner radius of nineteen(19) feet and outer radius of thirty-one (31) feet
15 20 190 GRADE
Section 503 2 7 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
503 2 7 Grade The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be a maximum of twelve
percent (12%), unless otherwise appioved by the fire code official foi short distances when
appropriate mitigation measures are utilized
15 20 200 OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Section 503 4 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
503 4 Obstruction of Fire Apparatus Access Roads Fire apparatus access roads shall not be
obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles The minimum widths and
clearances established in section 503 2 1 shall be maintained at all tunes Any obstruction or
impedance to reasonable access may be removed at the order of the fire code official or the fire
department, with the expense of such removal to be borne by the owner of the roadway, or in
the case of an obstructing vehicle oi object, by the owner of said vehicle or object
15 20 210 PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
Section 505 1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
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505 1 Premises Identification New and existing buildings shall have approved address
numbers, building numbers or approved building identification that is plainly legible and
visible from the street or road fronting the property These numbers shall contrast with their
background Address numbers shall be arable numerals or alphabet letters Numbers shall be
affixed on a structure in a location with a clear, unobstructed view from the street All numbers
shall be electrically illuminated during the hours of darkness
Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0 5 inch for
single-family i esidences
All multi-family, multi-retail and multi-commercial occupancies shall
Have a minimum of 6 inch high numbers, with a minimum one mch (1") stroke
Identify individual units with numbers a minimum of four (4) niches, affixed to the unit's front
door entrance or frame All buildings with a real door access shall identify that unit with the
propel numbers affixed to the door or frame
All light and heavy industrial occupancies shall have a minimum of ten (10) inch high numbers,
with a minimum one-and-one-half inch (11/2") stroke All complexes that are three (3) stories
or greater m height and/or have two (2) or more building units shall have a minimum of ten
(10) inch high numbers, with a one-and-one-half inch (11/2") stroke
Buildings with a total floor area of 100,000 square feet (9290 m2) or greater shall have
minimum 12 inch (305 mini) high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of 11/2 inches (38
min)
All buildings with two (2) or more units shall identify utility meters according to the unit being
serviced
Buildings set-back from the street by 200' or more, shall have additional address number
of a minimum of 4" located at the property entrance
15 20 220 SMOKE OR FOG EMITTING SYSTEMS
Section 511 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
511 Smoke Or Fog Emitting Systems No alarm system shall be installed in a building or
portion of a building which as a part of its operation discharges any gas, vapor, liquid, or other
product when the primary intent of the system discharge is to obscure the vision of any person,
cause disorientation, or incapacitate any person within the building or portion thereof Nothing
in this section is intended to preclude the connection of an alarm system to any fire suppression
system
15 20 230 FIRE HYDRANTS AND MAINS
Section 507 5 1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
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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 300 feet (91 in) from a hydrant on a fire
apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility oi
building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code
official
Exceptions
1 For group R-3 and group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183
in) This distance may be further modified by the fire code official for such occupancies
when buildings are equipped throughout with an approved fire sprinklei system installed
in accordance with section 903 3 1 3
2 Deleted
15 20 240 ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT
Section 509 3 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
509 3 Access to Equipment in Multi-Unit Buildings When automatic fire sprinkler systems or
fire alarm systems are installed in buildings constructed for multiple tenants and these systems
protect multiple tenant spaces, the main controls and control appurtenances, such as risers, fire
alarin control panels, and valves for such systems, shall be located in an attached or included
room oi an approved weather-resistant enclosure with at least one exterior access door of not
less than 3'-0" by 6'-8"
15 20 250 GROUP A-1
Section 903 2 1 1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 1 1 Group A-1 An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-1
occupancies
15 20 260 GROUP A-2
Section 903 2 1 2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 1 2 Group A-2 An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-2
occupancies
15 20 270 GROUP A-3
Section 903 2 1 3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to lead as follows
903 2 1 3 Group A-3 An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-3
occupancies
15 20 280 GROUP A-4
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Section 903 2 1 4 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 1 4 Group A-4 An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-4
occupancies
15 20 290 GROUP A-5
Section 903 2 1 5 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 1 5 Group A-5 An automatic sprinkler system shall be piovided foi group A-5
occupancies in the following areas concession stands, retail areas, press boxes, and other
accessory use areas in excess of 200 square feet (19 m2)
15 20 300 GROUP B
Section 903 2 18 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
903 2 1 8 Group B An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings
containing group B occupancies where the file area exceeds 200 square feet
(19 in2)
15 20 310 GROUP E
Section 903 2 3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 3 Group E Except as provided for in sections 903 2 19 for a new public school campus
and 903 2 20 (modernization project), an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for
group E occupancies as follows
1 Throughout all group E fire areas greater than 200 square feet (19 in2) in area
2 Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge
3 In rooms or areas with special hazards such as laboratories, vocational shops and other
such at eas where hazardous materials in exempt amounts are used or stored
15 20 320 GROUP F
Section 903 2 4 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 4 Group F An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings
containing group F occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 in2)
15 20 330 GROUP M
Section 903 2 7 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 7 Group M An automatic sprinkler system shall be piovided throughout buildings
containing a group M occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2)
15 20 340 GROUP R
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Section 903 2 8 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 8 Group R An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903 3
shall be provided throughout all buildings with a group R fire area
Exceptions
1 Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3 1 occupancies not housing
bedridden clients, not housing nonambulatory clients above the first flooi, and not housing
clients above the second floor
2 Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Gioup R-3 1 occupancies housing only one
bedridden client and complying with Section 435 8 3 3 of the California Building Code
3 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13113, occupancies housing ambulatory
children only, none of whom are mentally ill children or children with intellectual
disabilities, and the buildings of portions thereof in which such children are housed are not
more than two stones in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children
have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors
4 Pursuant to Health And Safety Code, Section 13143 6, occupancies licensed for protective
social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age
of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over)
5 When approved by the fire code official, detached group U private garages or carports
accessory to a group R-3 occupancy, not located m the high or very high fire hazard areas
of the jurisdiction as identified by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
15 20 350 GROUP S
Section 903 2 9 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 9 Group S An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings
containing a group S occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2)
15 20 360 REPAIR GARAGES
Section 903 2 9 1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 9 1 Repair Garages An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings used as repair garages in accordance with the California building code
15 20 370 BULK STORAGE OF TIRES
Section 903 2 9 2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 9 2 Bulk Storage of Tires Buildings and structures where the area for the storage of tires
exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2) shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with section 903 3 1 1
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15 20 380 SECTION 903 2 9 AMENDED
Section 903 2 9 of the California fire code is hereby amended by the deletion of the exception
15 20 390 STORIES WITHOUT OPENINGS
Section 903 2 11 1 of the California fa code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 11 1 Stories without Openings An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all stories, including basements, of all buildings where the floor area exceeds 200
square feet (19 in2) and where there is not provided at least one of the following types of
exterior wall openings
1 Openings below grade that lead directly to ground level by an exterior stairway complying
with section 1011 of an outside ramp complying with section 1012 Openings shall be
located in each 50 linear feet (15 240 nun), or fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story
on at least one side
2 O enings entirely above the adjounrg ground level totaling at least 20 square feet (1 86
ni) in each 50 linear feet (15 240 inm), or fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story on
at least one side
15 20 400 SECTION 903 2 11 3 AMENDED
Section 903 2 11 3 of the California fire code is hereby amended by the deletion of the exception
15 20 410 GROUP U OCCUPANCY
Section 903 2 18 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
903 2 18 Group U Occupancy An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings containing a group U occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 in2)
Exception When approved by the fire code official, group U occupancies, not located in the
high or very high fire hazard areas of the jurisdiction as identified by California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection
15 20 420 NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Section 903 3 1 3 of the California fire code is hei eby amended to read as follows
903 3 1 3 NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and
two-family dwellings shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D, including
attached garages
15 20 430 WATER SUPPLY FOR AREAS WITHOUT CITY WATER SERVICE
Section 903 3 5 3 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
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903 3 5 3 Water Supply For Areas Without City Water Service In areas without city watei
service, buildings where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2) shall be provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system Group R-3 occupancies shall be provided with on-site
watei storage for a minimum 10 minute sprinkler demand When approved by the finie code
official, on-site water storage for other than group R occupancies may be ieduced to that
requited foi an approved 30 minute sprinkler demand These flows and duration do not
consider the needs required to provide domestic service All sprinkler systems shall be suitably
freeze-protected foi climatic conditions when necessary
Exception When approved by the fire code official, group U occupancy, not located in the
high or very high fire hazard areas of the jurisdiction as identified by California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection
15 20 440 AREA INCREASE AND RECONSTRUCTION
Section 903 6 1 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding the following
903 6 1 Area Increase and Reconstruction Every existing building or structure relocated or
moved onto a property, every building or structure which as a result of fire, earthquake, or other
disaster requires demolition and reconstruction, of every existing building or structure that is
receiving or has received an addition(s) in which fifty percent (50%) of the original area is
exceeded, shall have an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout therein
15 20 450 CHANGE IN USE
Section 903 6 2 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding the following
903 6 2 Change in Use Changes made in the character or use of an occupancy shall be
approved by the building official and the chief When there is a change of use or occupancy of
a building which exceeds 5,000 square feet in flooi area which would place the building in a
different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, the
occupancy shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout, unless
the proposed use is less hazardous based on fire or life safety risk, than the existing use
15 20 460 ADAPTIVE REUSE
Section 903 6 3 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding the following
903 6 3 Adaptive Reuse Every existing group R occupancy that is changed to a commercial use
shall have an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout
15 20 470 SECTION 905 4 AMENDED
Section 905 4 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding location number 7 to read as
follows
7 When required by other provisions of this code, 21/2 inch hose connections, meeting the
requirements of this section and fire department standards, shall be located at every other
exterior fire department access door as defined by section 2306 6 1, and arranged so that every
portion of the building and its contents can be reached with 150 feet of hose and stream
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15 20 480 SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS, MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS AND
DRAFT CURTAINS
Section 910 2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
910 2 Where Required Where required by this code or otherwise installed, smoke and heat
vents or mechanical smoke exhaust systems and draft curtains shall conform to the
requirements of this section
Exceptions
1 Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of class I and II commodities wheie
protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system
2 Deleted
3 Deleted
15 20 490 SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS
Section 910 3 4 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
910 3 4 Sprmklered Buildings Where installed in buildings equipped with an approved
automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically by
the actuation of a heat responsive device iated at least 100 degiees F above the operating
temperature of the sprinkler heads, or manually with independent controls for the fire
department pursuant to section 914 12
15 20 500 SECTION 914 12 ADDED
Section 914 12 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
914 12 Special Requirements For Group F, M, S-1 Or S-2 Dist ibution Warehouses
Greater Than 50,000 Square Feet in Floor Area Buildings classified primarily as group M,
group S-1 or S-2, with no more than 10% of the building square footage occupied with
accessory uses, in which the primary use is wholesale or ietail sales of bulk products of
packaged materials, or for the storage of commodities for distribution, shall be in accordance
with this section
914 12 1 FireCoimnand Center A fire command center for fire department operations shall be
provided The location and accessibility of the fire control room shall be approved by the fire
code official The fie control room shall be separated from the remainder of the building by
walls and ceilings not less than one-hour fire partitions The room shall be a minimum of 200
square feet (19 in2) in area, with a minimum dimension of 10 feet (3048 min) The room shall
contain the following as a minimum
1 The fire alarm control unit and associated equipment
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2 Annunciator panel displaying status of sprinkler control valves and waterflow detectors
3 Main controls and indicators for mechanical smoke exhaust systems
4 Graphic with schematic indicating building floor plans, means of egress, fire protection
systems, firefighting equipment and access
5 Other firefighting equipment and system controls as required by the fire code official
6 Emergency lighting powered by the standby electrical system
914 12 2 Mechanical Smoke Exhaust A mechanical smoke exhaust system conforming to the
requirements of section 910 4 shall be provided The system may be combined with
environmental or other ventilation an systems when approved by the fire code official
914 12 3 Standpipe Systems A class I standpipe system shall be provided, with hose
connections located at file department access doors as required by section 905 4 The system
may be interconnected with the building automatic sprinkler systems, and may be supplied by
adjacent systems or by a separate riser Standpipe systems shall conform to the requirements of
NFPA 14
914 12 4 Fire Department Graphic A printed graphic with schematic diagrams of the building
automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, means of egress, standpipe systems, smoke
exhaust systems, access doors, and any other equipment as required by the fire code official
shall be superimposed over a building floor plan or site plan and mounted on the wall in a
highly visible location in the fire control room The graphic shall be durable and waterproofed
914 12 5 Standby Power A standby power generator conforming to the California electrical
code shall be provided on the premises, in a protected location The generator shall have a rated
capacity necessary to supply the load of all fire protection features listed below at the same
tune
1 Emergency lighting and exit signs necessary for egress
2 Lighting for the fire control room
3 Signal and communication systems as applicable
4 Electrically powered the pumps required to maintain pressure
5 Mechanical smoke exhaust systems as required by section 914 12 2
In addition, a fuel supply sufficient foi not less than two hours of operation shall be required
on the premises All electrically connected systems shall be transferred within 60 seconds
after losing primary power
914 12 6 Enhanced Coinrnunications When required by the fire code official, enhanced
communication equipment, such as bi-directional amplifiers, shall be provided in the building
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for dedicated use by the fire department When such equipment is required to be installed, it
shall be provided with a standby power supply
914 12 7 Other Requirements All fire protection systems shall comply with file department
standards regarding installation, signage and labeling, maintenance, and other requirements
as specified by the fire code official
15 20 520 FIREWORKS
Section 5608 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows
"Fireworks" means any device containing chemical elements and chemical compounds capable of
burning independently of the oxygen of the atmospheie and pioduciig audible, visual, mechanical, oi
thennal effect which are useful as pyrotechnic devices or for entertainment The term "Fireworks"
includes, but is not limited to, devices designated by the manufactuier as Fireworks, firecrackers,
torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, rockets, sparklers, chasers, fountains, smoke sparks, aerial
bombs, and Fireworks kits "Firewoiks" includes both "dangerous Firewoiks" and "safe and sane"
Fireworks as defined in the California Health and Safety Code
15 20 520 1 MINOR CHARGE
"Minor charge" is a person under the age of eighteen (18) years for whom a responsible guardian has
the legal case, custody or control
15 20 520 2 PROPERTY
"Property" shall mean any private property, including but not limited to, a residence, yard, or field,
whether or not occupied as a dwelling, and whethei owned, leased, rented or used with or without
compensation
15 20 520 3 RESPONSE COSTS
"Response costs" means those reasonable and necessary costs directly incuried by City public safety
or other personnel foi a iesponse to an unpermitted discharge or illegal storage of fireworks, and
include the cost of providing law enforcement, firefighting, oi other services arising fiom the
unpermitted discharge or illegal storage, mailtaiinirng or handling of fireworks, mcluding but not
limited to
A Salaries and benefits of public safety or othei personnel for the amount of tune spent responding
to, remaining at, or otherwise dealing with the unpermitted discharge or illegal storage of
fireworks, and the administrative costs attributable to any response,
B The cost of any medical treatment to or for any public safety personnel injured responding to,
remaining at, or leaving the scene of the unpermitted discharge or illegal storage of fireworks,
C The cost of repairing oi replacing any public safety equipment or property damage, and the cost of
use of any such equipment, in responding to, remaining at, or leaving the scene of any unpermitted
discharge or illegal storage of fireworks, and
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D The disposal cost of confiscated firewoiks
15 20 520 4 RESPONSIBLE GUARDIAN
"Responsible guardian" means a parent, guardian or other person having the legal care, custody, or
control of his oi her minor chat ge
15 20 520 5 PROHIBITION
Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no person shall have m his or her possession, or keep,
store, use, shoot, discharge, set off, ignite, explode, manufacture, sell, offer to sell, give, transport, or
improperly dispose of any firewoiks or dangerous of safe and sane fireworks
A Except where otherwise expressly provided in this Code or under a permit issued by the California
State Fire Marshal or the Fire Chief, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, offer for sale,
or store any fireworks
B Except where otherwise expressly provided m this Code, it shall be unlawful for any property
owner or tenant to allow oi permit the possession, sale, use or discharge of fireworks at or on their
property when the property owner or tenant knows or should know of the possession, sale, use or
discharge of fireworks at or on such property
C The Fire Chief and his or hei authorized representatives shall have the authority to seize, take, and
remove any firewoiks, dangerous firewoiks, and safe and sane fireworks The Fire Chief and his
authorized representatives may charge any person whose fireworks are seized pursuant to this
section
D Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals a violation of the California Fire Code is guilty
of violating the California Fu e Code Each such person, corporation or firm shall be deemed guilty
of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which any violation of any provision
of the California Fire Code is committed, continued, permitted or maintained by such person, firm
of corporation
15 20 520 6 APPLICATION OF STATE LAW
Nothing in this section 15 20 520 shall limit any of the penalties provided in the California Health and
Safety Code or the California Penal Code with regard to the offer for sale, exposing for sale, sale at
retail, use or discharge of any fireworks
15 20 520 7 LIABILITY FOR RESPONSE COSTS
A Any person who violates this section 15 20 520 shall be liable for response costs incurred in
responding to the unpermitted use, discharge or storage of fireworks
B If a person who violated this section 15 20 520 is a minor charge, the responsible guardian of the
minor charge and the minor charge shall be jointly and severally liable for the response costs
incurred pursuant to this section 15 20 520
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C To incur liability for response costs imposed by this section 15 20 520, a person who violates this
section 15 20 520 need not be present at the event that causes the response givmg rise to the
imposition of response costs
D Response costs imposed by this section 15 20 520 are in addition to any other costs that may be
recovered under this Code oi State law
15 20 530 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA
Section 4902 1 the definition of the Local Responsibility Area (LRA) is hereby added to read as
follows
Local Responsibility Area (LRA) is defined as lands within the geographical boundaries found
in the map within the city of Redlands general plan figuie 8 1
15 20 540 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
Section 4908 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
Section 4908 Vegetation Management
4908 Vegetation Management Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining
buildings or structures m, upon oi adjoining hazardous fire areas, and persons owning, leasing
or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures, shall at all times
Maintain an effective fuel modification zone by removing, clearing, or modifying away
combustible vegetation and other flammable materials from areas within 100 feet from such
buildings or structures (See exception 3 for fire-resistive construction and other features for
approval and/or a reduction of the fuel modification zone) The fuel modification zone may be
replanted with either approved irrigated, fire-resistant planting material or approved non-
irrigated, drought-tolerant, fire-resistant plant material Use of plants, trees, and/or shrubs on
the Redlands fire department wildland urban interface high fire severity area undesirable list,
must be specifically approved by the fire code official Use of any of the plantings on the list is
subject to periodic, ongoing inspections by the fire department to ensure proper maintenance
Inspections may incur fees payable by the property ownei Failure to maintain the plants and
trees on this list in accordance with plan approval could result in the plants, trees, and/or shrubs
being ordered to be removed at the expense of the pioperty owner Replanting of the fuel
modification zone may be required for erosion control
Exceptions
1 Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar plants used as ground covers,
provided that they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth
to any structui e
2 Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet from buildings or structures and less
than 18 inches (457 mm) in height above the ground need not be removed where
necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion
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3 With the approval of the fire code official, the width of the fuel modification zone may be
reduced where fire-resistive structures or other features are constructed However, in no
case shall the fuel modification zone be reduced to less than 30 feet See California
building code chapter 7A and international wildland-urban interface code for the
mmnriuiri requirements of a fire-resistive structure
Remove portions of trees, which extend within 10 feet of the outlet of a chimney,
Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of deadwood, and
Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead vegetative growth
If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the fire code official is authorized to cause the
same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property where such
condition exists
15 20 550 DEFENSIBLE SPACE
Section 4907 1 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
Section 4907 1 Defensible Space
4907 1 General Persons owning or controlling property within the city's very high fire hazard
severity zone shall maintain defensible space as prescribed by the fire protection plan, site
specific conditions, or as approved by the fire code official per sections 4908 and 4909 of this
code
15 20 560 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN
Section 4909 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
Section 4909 Fire Protection Plan
4909 General A fire protection plan (FPP), approved by the fire code official, shall be required
for all new development within the wildland-urban interface area
The FPP shall include mitigation measures consistent with the unique problems iesulting from
the location, topography, geology, flammable vegetation, and climate of the proposed site
The FPP shall address water supply, access, building ignition and fire resistance, fire protection
systems and equipment, defensible space and vegetation management
The FPP shall be consistent with the requirements of California building code chapter 7A, and
the international wildland-urban interface code, and the Redlands municipal code
15 20 570 APPENDIX B
Section B 105 2 of appendix B of the California fire code is hereby amended by amending the
exception to read as follows
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Exception A reduction in required fire-flow of up to 50 percent (50%), as approved, is allowed
when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2 The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than
1,500 gallons pei minute (5678 llmin) for the prescribed duration as specified in table
B105 1(2)
15 20 580 APPENDIX BB
Section BB105 1 of appendix BB of the California file code is hereby amended by amending the
exception to read as follows
Exception A reduction in iequired fire-flow of up to 50 percent (50%), is allowed when the
building is pi ovided with an approved automatic sprinkler system When a ieduction m fire
flow is used, the flow shall not be less than 1500 gpm
15 20 590 APPENDIX C
Appendix C is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments or deletions
15 20 600 APPENDIX CC
Appendix CC is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments or deletions
15 20 610 APPENDIX D
Appendix D is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following additions and amendments
Section D101 2 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
D101 2 Construction Documents Construction documents for proposed fire apparatus access
location of fire lanes, security gates across fire apparatus access and construction documents
and hydraulic calculations foi fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the fin e department
for review and approval prior to construction
Section D101 3 of appendix D of the California file code is hereby added to read as follows
D101 3 Timing of Installation When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire
protection is required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made serviceable
prior to and during the time of construction except when approved alternative methods of
protection are provided Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street intersection
when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles
Section D102 1 of appendix D of the Cahfornia fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
D102 1 Access and Loading Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for
every facility, building or portion of a building thereafter constructed or moved unto or
within the jurisdiction The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of
this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions
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of the exterior wall for the first story of the building as measured by an approved route
around the exterior of the building of facility
Section D103 3 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
D103 3 Turning Radius 503 2 4 Turning radius The required turning iadius of a file
apparatus access load shall be an inner radius of nineteen (19) feet and outer radius of thirty-
one (31) feet
Section D103 4 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
D103 4 Dead Ends Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall
be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus
Section D103 7 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
D103 7 Surface Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the
imposed loads of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds The roadway shall be
surfaced so as to provide all weather driving capabilities
Section D103 8 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
D103 8 Authority The fine code official shall have the authority to requn e an mci ease m the
minimum access width where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations
Section D103 9 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows
D103 9 Bygone Roadways Where fire department access is unduly difficult utilizing bygone
roadways, and where modifications would significantly impact the historical significance of the
area, the fire chief may authorize alternative means and methods in order to maintain fire
department access Methods may include but are not limited to the posting of signs and notices
of parking requirements in order to maintain access
15 20 620 VIOLATION, PENALTY
A It is unlawful to violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions of the California fire code, or
to fail to comply with any order made pursuant thereto It is also unlawful to build in violation of
any detailed statement of plans or specifications submitted and approved under the California fire
code, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken
B Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, all violations of the California fire code or its
appendices, or the amendments thereto contained in this chapter, are misdemeanors and are
punishable as provided in title 1, chapter 1 20 of this code
C Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals a violation of the California fire code is guilty of
violating the California fire code Each such person, corporation or firm shall be deemed guilty of
a separate offense foi each day or portion thereof during which any violation of any provisions of
the California fire code is committed, continued, permitted or maintained by such person, firm or
corporation"
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Section 2. If any subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction or
preempted by State or Federal legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this Ordmance The City Council declares that it would have passed this
Ordinance and each and every subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not declared mvand or
unconstitutional without regard to any such decision or preemptive legislation
Section 3. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be in force on and after the date upon
which this Ordinance becomes effective, provided, however, that where complete plans for
buildings have been filed and are pendmg for building penmts prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance, permits may be issued in compliance with the governing laws at the time of review and
approval of such plans, and the applicant may proceed with construction, provided physical
construction is commenced withal one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of issuance of the
permit and continued to completion
Section 4 Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City faints,
documents and regulations to Chapter 15 20 of the Redlands Municipal Code and to the former
edition of the California Fire Code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of
Chapter 15 20 of the Redlands Mumcipal Code and the 2019 edition of the California Fire Code as
adopted and established by this Ordinance
Section 5 The City Council hereby determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) for the reason that nt can be seen with certainty there is no
possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment
Section 6 The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice in a newspaper of
general circulation within the City, in accordance with Government Code section 6066, of the
scheduling of a public hearmg to consider adoption of this Ordinance on December 3, 2019 The
notice shall state the time and place of the hearing, and shall also state that copies of the California
Fire Code, 2019 edition, and the proposed amendments thereto, are on file with the office of the City
Clerk and open to public inspection The notice shall also contain a description which the City
Council deems sufficient to serve notice to the interested persons of the purpose of this Ordinance
and the subject matter hereof The City Council further delegates the determination of such
sufficiency to the City Manager
Section 7 The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in the
Redlands Daily Facts, a newspaper of general circulation within the City, and thereafter, this
Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law
maul W Foster, Mayor
ATTEST
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was
duly adopted by the City Council at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 17th day of December,
2019, by the following vote
AYES Councilmembers Barich, Tejeda, Momberger, Davis, Mayor Foster
NOES None
ABSTAIN None
ABSENT None
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