HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2781_CCv0001.pdf ORDINANCE NO. 2781
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTER 15.20 OF
THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE 2010 EDITION OF
THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE
2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH NECESSARY
CALIFORINA AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 and Government Code Section
50022 empower the City to adopt by reference the California 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 bases 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 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 ("this City Council') is informed
and finds that these climatic, geological and topographical conditions include,but are not limited
to, the following conditions:
I. The City receives relatively low amounts of precipitation, and experiences very
low relative humidity levels and extremely high temperatures. These climatic
conditions are conducive 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 Bernardino:
2009: Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded the months of June,
July, August and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 8.46 inches,
with no rain measured in the month of August.
2010: Maximum temperatures greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 26.69
inches, with no rain measured in the months of May, June, July, August,
and September.
2011: Maximum tempertures greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
July, August, September, and October. Total recorded annual rainfall of
10.78 inches, with no rain measured in the months of July, August and
September.
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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,
utilility poles and utility service lines. These adverse conditions cause:
a) fires;
b) impairment of emergency apparatus access;
C) delays in response times 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 finding of local necessity are made to Sections: 308.4,
903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, 903.2.1.6, 903.2.2, 903.2.3,
903.2.3.1, 903.2.6, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.8.1, 903.2.8.2, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1,
903.2.10, 903.2.10.1, 903.2.10.3, 903.2.18, 903.3.1.3, 903.6.2, 903.6.3, Fire
Sprinklers; 903.3.8, Water Supply; 905.4 Hose Connection; 910.1 Smoke and
Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke Exhaust Systems and Draft Curtains; 910.3.2.2
Smoke and Heat Vents; 914.12 Special Requirements for Group F, M, S-1 or S-2
Distribution Warehouses greater than 50,000 square feet in floor area; Table
2306.2 High-piled Cumbustible Storage; 3309 Fireworks; 4706 Vegetation
Management; 4707 Defensible Space; 4714 Fire Protection Plan; and Appendix B
B105.2 Reduction in Required Fire-flow.
3. Within the City there are four earthquake faults:
a) Redlands Heights
b) Banning
c) Crafton
d) The Redlands Fault
Numerous other faults lie in close proximity, including the San Andreas Fault. In
the event of a severe earthquake, these faults present the potential for catastrophic
damage, including extensive damage to buildings, fire damage to major
infrastucture including water and sewer distribution lines, roadways, bridges
across a major storm drain 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: 308.4,
903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, 903.2.1.6, 903.2.2, 903.2.3,
903.2.3.1, 903.2.6, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.8.1, 903.2.8.2, 903.2.9, 903.29.1,
903.2.10, 903.2.10.1, 903.2.10.3, 903.2.18, 903.3.1.3, 903.6.2, 903.6.3, Fire
Sprinklers; 903.3.8, Water Supply; 905.4 Hose Connection; 910.1 Smoke and
Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke Exhaust Systems and Draft Curtains; 910.3.2.2
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Smoke and Heat Vents; 914.12 Special Requirements for Group F, M, S-I or S-2
Distribution Warehouses greater than 50,000 square feet in floor area; Table
2306.2 High-piled Cumbustible Storage; 3309 Fireworks; 4706 Vegetation
Management; 4707 Defensible Space; 4714 Fire Protection Plan; and Appendix B
B105.2 Reduction in Required Fire-flow.
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, Lugonia Avenue, Colton Avenue, Tennessee Street, San Tirnoteo
Canyon, 1-10 Freeway, and Alabama Street; thus decreasing response time. This
development includes high-rise structures, institutional, commercial, industrial
and residential structures. Development has occurred within that portion of the
City known as Sunset Hills, where roadways have been built in areas of severe
topographical conditions including 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 fires and other emergencies.
Specific amendments to the California Fire Code contained in this Ordinance
pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to Sections: 308.4,
903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, 903.2.1.6, 903.2.2, 903.2.3,
903.2.3.1, 903.2.6, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.8.1, 903.2.8.2, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1,
903.2.10, 903.2.10.1, 903.2.10.3, 903.2.18, 903.3.1.3, 903.6.2, 903.6.3, Fire
Sprinklers; 903.3.8, Water Supply; 905.4 Hose Connection; 910.1 Smoke and
Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke Exhaust Systems and Draft Curtains; 910.3.2.2
Smoke and Heat Vents; 914.12 Special Requirements for Group F, M, S-1 or S-2
Distribution Warehouses greater than 50,000 square feet in floor area; Table
2306.2 High-piled Cumbustible Storage; 3309 Fireworks; 4706 Vegetation
Management; 4707 Defensible Space; 4714 Fire Protection Plan; and Appendix B
B105.2 Reduction in Required Fire-flow.
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, 2010 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 2010
California Fire Code, as outlined in this Ordinance, are necessary due to local climatic,
geographic and topographic conditions,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Chapter 15.20 of the Redlands Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Chapter 15.20
FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.20.010 Findings and Adoption of the California Fire Code and the International
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 Liability
15.20.060 Fire Investigations
15.20.070 Permit Fees
15.20.080 Fees Nonrefundable
15.20.090 Inspection Fees
15.20.100 Violation Penalties:15.20.110 Abatement of Violation
15.20.120 Failure to Comply
15.20.130 Sparks from Chimneys
15.20.140 Religious Ceremonies
15.20.150 Torches for Removing Paint
15.20.160 Posts
15.20.170 Surface
15.20.180 Grade
15.20.190 Obstruction of Fire Apparatus Access Roads
15.20.200 Premises Identification
15.20.210 Smoke or Fog Emitting Systems
15.20.220 Fire Hydrants and Mains
15.20.230 Access to Equipment
15.20.240 Group A-1
15.20.250 Group A-2
15.20.260 Group A-3
15.20.270 Group A-4
15.20.280 Group A-5
15.20.290 Group B
15.20.300 Group E
15.20.310 Group F
15.20.320 Section 903.2.3.1 Deleted
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
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15.20.380 Section 903.2.9 Amended
15.20.390 Commercial Parking Garages
15.20.400 Section 903.2.10 Amended
15.20.410 Stories and Basements Without Openings
15.20.420 Section 903.2.10.3 Amended
15.20.430 Group U Occupancy
15.20.440 NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems
15.20.450 Water Supply for Areas Without City Water Service
15.20.460 Area Increase and Reconstruction
15.20.470 Change in Use
15.20.480 Adaptive Reuse
15.20.490 Section 905.4 Amended
15.20.500 Smoke and Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke Exhaust Systems and Draft
Curtains
15.20.510 Sprinklered Buildings
15.20.520 Section 914.12 Added
15.20.530 Table 2306.2 Amended
15.20.540 Fireworks
15.20.550 Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area
15.20.560 Vegitation Management
15.20.570 Defensible Space:
15.20.580 Fire Protection Plan
15.20.590 Appendix B
15.20.600 Appendix BB
15.20.610 Appendix C
15.20.620 Appendix CC
15.20.630 Violation; Penalty
15.20.010: Findings and Adoption of the California Fire Code and the International Fire
Code:
A. Findings: The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby finds and determines:
1. That the International Code Council (ICC) is a private organization which
has been in existence for a period of at least three(3)years.
2. That the International Fire Code (IFC), 2009 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
in book form within the meaning of Section 50022.2 et seq., of the California Government Code.
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4. That the California Fire Code(CFC), 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 California Building Standards Commission, which by law is
responsible for approving all building standards within the State of California. The 2010 edition
of the California Fire Code incorporates by reference the 2009 edition of the International Fire
Code, with necessary California amendments.
5. That copies of the 2010 California Fire Code and 2009 International Fire
Code, certified by the City Clerk of the City of Redlands to be true copies,have 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 Clerk.
6. The sections of said California Fire Code and International Fire Code may
be referred to by the number used in said published compilation, preceded by the words
"California Fire Code Section" or "International Fire Code Section" or "Fire Code Section", and
may also be referred to by additional referrence to the Redlands Municipal Code and sections
therein pertaining to said California Fire Code and International Fire Code.
7. That the additional requirements and standards established herein are
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 topographical 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 reasonably necessary because of local climatic, topographic
and geographical considerations.
B. Adoption of the California Fire Code and the International Fire Code: The City
Council of the City of Redlands hereby adopts certain amendments, additions, deletions and
exceptions, including fees and penalties, the 2010 California Fire Code, California Fire Code ,
chapter 4 and appendices A, B, BB, C and CC as compiled and adopted by the California
Building Standards Commission; and the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code, as
compiled and published by the International Code Council. The provisions of this California Fire
Code, California Fire Code Appendix Chapters, California Fire Code Appendices, and
International Fire Code shall be applicable in all areas within the City of Redlands. The City
Council of the City of Redlands hereby adopts and amends the 2010 Edition of the California
Fire Code, as compiled and published by the California Building Standards commission; and the
2009 Edition of the International Fire Code, as compiled and published by the International
Code Council.
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15.20.020: Definitions:
A. Wherever the word "Jurisdiction" is used in said Fire Code, it shall mean the City
of Redlands.
B. Wherever the term "Corporation Counsel" is used in said Fire Code, it shall mean
the City Attorney for the City of Redlands.
C. Wherever the term "Fire Chief' is used in said Fire Code, it shall mean the Fire
Chief of the City of Redlands, or his or her authorized representative.
D. Wherever the term "Fire Department" is used in said 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, the International Fire Code, this municipal code and other laws, rules and
regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire prevention and fire investigation, shall be deemed a
"Peace Officer" 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 Chief's authorized representative.
15.20.030: Establishment of Limits Required by the California Fire Code:
A. Storage of Flammable Cryogenic Fluids: Pursuant to Section 3204.1 of the
California Fire Code, flammable cryogenic fluids shall not be permitted to be stored, dispensed,
or 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 3301.1 of the
California Fire Code, the storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in all areas
unless authorized by the fire code official.
C. Storage of Class I and 11 Liquids: Pursuant to Section 3404.1 and 3406.1 of the
California Fire Code, the storage of Class I and Class 11 liquids in outside aboveground
unprotected tanks is prohibited in all areas of the City unless the fire 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 3804.2 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 (7,571 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.
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1.5.20.040: TITLE: Section 10 1.1 of Chapter I of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Redlands,
hereinafter referred to as"this code."
15.20.050: LUBIELITY: Section 104.12 of chapter I of the California Fire Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
104.12 Liability.
104.12.1 General. The fire chief, the fire code official and other individuals charged by
the fire chief with the control or extinguishment of any fire, the enforcement of this code
or any other official duties, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of
their duties, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for any damage that may
accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in
the discharge of their duties. Any suit brought against the fire chief, fire code official or
such individuals because of such act or omission performed in the enforcement of any
provision of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the
enforcement of this code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended
by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment
resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction subject to the provisions of
Government Code Section 825.
This code shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person
owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or
property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent
jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized
by this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code.
104.12.2 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 fire department for securing such an
emergency situation shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the
public agency in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract,
expressed or implied.
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A false fire alarm response fee shall 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.
104.12.3 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 fire department may be a charge against the person(s)
or entity whose such emergency or action may constitute a debt of such person(s) or entity
and shall be collectible 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, or spilling of hazardous
chemicals, flammable or combustible liquids, explosives, or blasting
agents as defined in Article 2 of this Code;
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;
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.
2. Determination to Charge Cost. Whenever the fire chief determines that the fire
department or other public agency has incurred costs for fire suppression, fire
prevention, or protection of the public safety when a fire or other hazardous
condition has resulted from the activities specified in this section, he or she
shall:
A. Calculate the costs incurred;
B. Identify the person or persons to be charged for those costs; and
C. Send a report with this information to the City Clerk.
3. Calculation of Costs Incurred. The "costs incurred" shall include all necessary
expenditures to correct the hazardous condition or extinguish the fire,
including,but not limited to:
A. The cost of personnel;
B. The cost of extinguishing agents;
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C. The reasonable value of the use of City equipment;
D. The cost incurred by use of a private contractor to mitigate or remove
the hazard or condition; and
E. Any and all administrative costs incurred pursuant to Chapter 3.28 of
the Municipal Code.
4. Reimbursement Hearing Set. The City Clerk shall, thereupon, set the report
and account for hearing by the City Council at a regular or adjourned meeting
which will be held at least 14 calendar days after the date the Clerk mails the
notice; and shall send by regular mail a Notice of said hearing to the person or
entity to be charged at the person's or entity's address as shown on the last
equalized tax assessor's roll, or as otherwise known to the City.
S. Notice to Person to be Charged. The Notice sent by the City Clerk to the
responsible person(s) or entity shall contain:
A. The name of the person(s) or entity sought to be charged;
B. The location, date, and time of the evidence upon which the claim for
reimbursement is based;
C. The amount of, and the basis upon which claim for reimbursement is
made;
D. The date, time and place of the hearing on the claim for reimbursement
with a statement on the rights of the person or entity to be heard for
presenting evidence at said hearing;
E. The fire chiefs account of the sum claimed to be due.
6. Procedure for Hearing Before the City Council. At the hearing on the fire
chief s account and other evidence upon which reimbursement is sought, the
City Council shall hear and consider evidence by the person or entity against
which reimbursement is sought; and thereafter, confirm or disallow the
account, in all or in part, and set forth in a resolution the amount of the
account confirmed, if any. Thereafter, any amount confirmed by a resolution
of the City Council shall become a debt owing to the City of Redlands and is
collectible by the City in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under
contract expressed or implied.
15.20.060: FIRE INVESTIGATIONS: Section 104.10 of Chapter I of the California Fire
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.10 Fire Investigations. The fire code official and the fire department shall have the
authority to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of any fire, explosion and
other hazardous condition. Information that related to trade secrets or processes shall not
be made part of 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.
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The Redlands police department is authorized to assist the fire department in its
investigations when requested to do so.
15.20.070: PERMIT FEES: Section 105.2.5 of chapter I 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
for permit prior to any inspection and approval by the bureau.
15.20.080: FEES NONREFUNDABLE: Section 105.2.6 of chapter I 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 after
initiation of inspection procedures.
15.20.090: INSPECTION FEES: Section 106.1.1 of chapter I of the California fire code is
hereby added to read as follows:
106.1.1 Inspection Fees. The fire code official is authorized to impose and collect
appropriate fees for inspections established by resolution of the City Council.
15.20.100: VIOLATION PENALTIES:
Section 109.3 of chapter I of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.3 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or 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 fire code
official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of
an infraction, punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a
first violation; a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation
within one year, and a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars($500.00)for each additional
violation of the within one year. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has
been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
15.20.110: ABATEMENT OF VIOLATION: Section 109.3.1 of chapter I of the California
fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.3.1 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; of to prevent illegal
occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or
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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.
15.20.120: FAILURE TO COMPLY: Section 111.4 of chapter I of the California fire code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
111.4 Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been
served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to
remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to violation penalties pursuant to
Section 109.3.
15.20.130: SPARKS FROM CHIMNEYS: Section 305.5 of the International Fire Code is
hereby added to read as follows:
305.5 Sparks from Chimneys. Chimneys used in conjunction with fireplaces or heating
appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used shall be equipped and maintained with an
approved spark arrester. The spark arrester shall be constructed of 24-gauge stainless
steel, 12-gauge copper or brass, 19-gauge woven galvanized wire mesh, or of materials
with equivalent heat and corrosion resistance. Openings shall not permit the passage of
spheres having a diameter larger than 1/2 inch (13 nun) and shall not block the passage of
spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8 inch (10 mm). The screen shall be mounted in
or over all outside flue openings in a vertical or near vertical position, adequately
supported to prevent movement and visible from the ground.The net free area of the spark
arrester shall not be less than 4 times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney.
15.20.140: RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES: Section 308.1.7 of the International Fire Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
308.1.7 Religions Ceremonies. Candles held in persons' hands are especially dangerous
and shall not be permitted. Battery-operated simulated candles are available and may be
used. No permit is required for battery-operated candles or other electric candles.
15.20.150: TORCHES FOR REMOVING PAINT: Section 308.1.3 of the International Fire
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.1.3 Torches for Removing Paint Persons utilizing a torch or other open flame or
other heat producing devices for the removal of paint from all structures shall be
prohibited.
15.20.160: POSTS: Section 312.2 of the international fire code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
312.2 Posts.Guard posts shall comply with all of the following requirements:
1. Constructed of steel not less than 6 inches (152 mm) in diameter and concrete
filled.
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2. Spaced not more than 4 feet(1219 mm) between posts on center.
3. Set not less than 3 feet (914 mm) deep in a concrete footing of not less than a
15 inch(381 mm) diameter.
4. Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet(914 mm) above the ground.
5. Located not less than 3 feet(914 mm) from the protected object.
15.20.170: SURFACE: Section 503.2.3 of the International 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 95%.
15.20.180: GRADE: Section 503.2.7 of the International 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 approved by the fire code official for short distances
when appropriate mitigation measures are utilized.
15.20.190: OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS: Section 503.4 of
the International 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 times. 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 or object, by the owner of
said vehicle or object.
15.20.200: PREMISES IDENTIFICATION: Section 505.1 of the International Fire Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
505.1 Premises Identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address
numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position 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 Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. New
residential buildings that contain not more than two dwelling units shall have minimum 4 inch
(102 mm) high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of V2 inch (13 mm), and shall be
internally illuminated by means of a low voltage power source during the hours of darkness.
Where building setbacks exceed 100 feet (30 m) from the street or road, additional non-
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illuminated 4 inch(102 mm) numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance. Other buildings
shall have minimum 8 inch (203 mm) high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of I inch (25
nim). Buildings with a total floor area of 100,000 square feet (9290 m2) or greater shall have
minimum 12 inch (305 mm) high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of I V2inches (38 1-nm).
Such address numbers shall be electrically illuminated by an internal or external source during
the hours of darkness. Where building setbacks exceed 200 feet (61 in) from the street or road,
additional non-illuminated 6 inch (152 mm) high numbers shall be displayed at the property
entrance. Individual suite addresses shall be displayed with minimum 4 inch (102 mm) high
contrasting numbers or letters placed on the front and rear doors of tenant areas in buildings,
where applicable.
15.20.210: SMOKE OR FOG EMITTING SYSTEMS: Section 501.5 of the International
Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
501.5 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.
15.20.220: FIRE HYDRANTS AND MAINS: Section 507.5.1 of the international fire code
Fire Code is hereby 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 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 or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided
where required by the fire code official.
Exceptions:
1. For Group 12-3 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 sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3.
2. Deleted.
15.20.230: ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT: Section 509.3 of the International 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
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appurtenances, such as risers, fire alarm control panels, and valves for such systems,shall
be located in an attached or included room or an approved weather-resistant enclosure
with at least one exterior access door of not less than 3'-0"by 6'-8".
15.20.240: 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.
15.20.250: 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.
15.20.260: GROUP A-3: Section 903.2.1.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3
occupancies.
15.20.270: GROUP A-4: 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.
15.20.280: 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 provided for 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).
15.20.290: GROUP B: Section 903.2.1.6 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
903.2.1.6 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing Group B occupancies where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19
m2).
15.20.300: GROUP E: Section 903.2.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
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903.2.3 Group E. Except as provided for in Sections 903.2.3.1 for a new public school
campus and 907.2.3.7.1.1 (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 m2)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 areas where hazardous materials in exempt amounts are used
or stored.
15.20.310: 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 a Group F occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet(19
m').
15.20.320: SECTION 903.2.3.1 DELETED: Section 903.2.3.1 of the California Fire Code is
hereby deleted.
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 provided throughout buildings
containing a Group M occupancy where the fire exceesds 200 square feet(19 tn2).
15.20.340: GROUP R: 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. Deleted.
2. When approved by the fire code official, detached Group U private
garages accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, when located 50 feet
(15,240 mm)or more from property lines, dwellings, or structures.
3. Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing
nonambulatory clients above the first floor, and not housing clients
above the second floor.
4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113, occupancies
housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or
mentally retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such
children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and
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buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic
fare alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors.
5. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.b, occupancies
licensed for protective social care vvhich house ambulatory clients
only, none of whom is a child(under the age of 18 years), or is elderly
(65 years of age or over).
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: RE-PAIR 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.
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: COMMERCIAL PARKING GARAGES: Section 903.2.10.3 of the California
Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.10.3 Commercial Parking Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the
fire area exceeds 200 square feet(19 m2).
15.20.400: SECTION 903.2.10 AMENDED: Section 903.2.11 of the California Fire Code is
hereby amended by the deletion of the exception.
15.20.410: STORIES AND BASEMENTS WITHOUT OPENINGS: Section 903.2.11.1 of
the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.11.1 Stories And Basements Without Openings.An automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed throughout all stories, including basements, of all buildings where the
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floor area exceeds 200 square feet(19 m2) 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 1009 or an outside ramp complying with
Section 1010. Openings shall be located in each 50 linear feet(15 240 mm), or
fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story on at least one side.
2. Openings entirely above the adjoining ground level totaling at least 20 square
feet(1.86 M2) in each 50 linear feet(15 240 mm), or fraction thereof, of
exterior wall in the story on at least one side.
15.20.420: SECTION 903.2.10.3 AMENDED: Section 903.2.11.3 of the California Fire Code
is hereby amended by the deletion of the exception.
15.20.430: 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 systems shall be provided
throughout buildings containing a U occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square
feet(19 M2).
Exceptions: When approved by the fire code official, detached Group U
occupancies, when located 50 feet(15,240 mm) or more from property lines,
dwellings, or other structures.
15.20.440: NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire
Code is hereby 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 131),
including attached garages.
15.20.450: WATER SUPPLY FOR AREAS WITHOUT CITY WATER SERVICE:
Section 903.3.5.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Water Supply For Areas Without City Water Service. In areas without City
water service,buildings where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet(19 rn I) shall be
provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Group R-3 occupancies shall be
provided with on-site water storage for a minimum 10 minute sprinkler demand. When
approved by the fire code official, on-site water storage for other than Group R
occupancies may be reduced to that required for 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 for climatic conditions
when necessary.
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Exception: When approved by the fire code official, detached Group U
private garages accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, when located 50 feet
(15,240 mm)or more from property lines, dwellings or other structures.
15.20.460: AREA INCREASE AND RECONSTRUCTION:
Section 903.6.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:
903.6.2 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 in its entirety, or
every existing building or structure receiving an addition exceeding fifty percent(50%) of
the original area, shall have an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout
therein.
15.20.470: CHANGE IN USE:
Section 903.6.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:
903.6.3 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 floor 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.
15.20.480: ADAPTIVE REUSE:
Section 903.6.4 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:
903.6.4 Adaptive Reuse. Every existing Group R occupancy that is changed to a
commercial use shall have an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout.
15.20.490: 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, 2!/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 230£.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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15.20.500: SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS,MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS
AND DRAFT CURTAINS:
Section 910.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.1 General. 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 werehouses used solely for storage of Class I and 11
commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
2. Deleted.
15.20.510: SPRI[NKLERED BUILDINGS:
Section 910.3.2.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.3.2.2 Sprinklered 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 rated at least 100 degrees F
above the operating temperature of the sprinkler heads, or manually with independent
controls for the fire department pursuant to Section 914.12.
15.20.520: 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 Distribution 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 retail sales of bulk
products or packaged materials, or for the storage of commodities for distribution, shall
be in accordance with this section.
914.12.1 Fire Control Room.A fire control room 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 fire 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 96 square feet(9 m2)in area, with a
minimum dimension of 8 feet(2438 mm). 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 equpment 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 air 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 fire 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 time:
I. 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 fire pumps required to maintain pressure.
5. Mechanical smoke exhaust systems as required by Section 914.12.2.
In addition, a fuel supply sufficient for 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 Communications.When required by the fire code official,
enhanced communication equipment, such as bi-directional amplifiers, shall be
provided in the building for dedicated use by the fire department. When such
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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 fire
department standards regarding installation, signage and labeling,maintenance,
and other requirements as specified by the fire code official.
15.20.530: TABLE 2306.2 AMENDED:
Table 2306.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by the deletion of footnote j.
15.20.540: FIREWORKS:
Section 3308 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3308
Fireworks
3308.1 General. Possession, sale, storage or use of fireworks,including"Safe
and Sane" fireworks as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 12529, is
prohibited.
3308.2 Seizure of fireworks.The fire chief, fire code official or fire department
is authorized to seize, remove or cause to be removed, at the expense of the
owner, all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored,held or handled
in violation of this chapter.
15.20.550: WILDLAND-URBAN INTER-FACE FIRE AREA:
Section 4902,the definition of WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA is hereby
amended to read as follows:
WILDLA ND-URBA N INTERFA CE FIRE AREA is a geographical area
identified by the state as a "Fire Hazard Severity Zone-in accordance with the
Public Resources Code Sections4201 through 4204 and Government Code
Sections 51175 through 51189, or other areas designated by the enforcing agency
to be at a significant risk from wildfires.
15.20.560: VEGETATION MANAGEMENT:
Section 4908 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 4908:
Vegetation Management
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4908 Vegetation Management. Persons owning, leasing, controlling,operating
or maintaining buildings or structures in, upon or 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. 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
structure.
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.
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 minimum 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.
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15.20.570: 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
the Fire Protection Plan, site specific conditions, or as approved by the fire code
official per Sections 4908 and 4909 of this code.
15.20.580: 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
resulting 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 Bulding Code
Chapter 7A, and the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and the
Redlands Municipal Code.
15.20.590: APPENDIX B:
Section B 105.2 of Appendix B of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by amending the
exception to read as follow:
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
per minute(5678 L/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table
13105.1.
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15.20.600: APPENDIX BB:
Section 1313105.1 of appendix BB of the California fire code is hereby amended by amending the
exception to read as follows:
Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of up to 50 percent(50%), is allowed when
the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
15.20.610: APPENDIX C:
Appendix C is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments or deletions.
15.20.620: APPENDIX CC:
Appendix CC is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments or deletions.
15.20.630: VIOLATION: PENALTY:
A. It is unlawful to violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions of the International fire
code and/or 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 international fire code and/or California fire code, or any certificate or
permit issued thereunder, and from which no appel has been taken.
B. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, all violations of the international fire code
and/or California fire code or its appendices, or the amendments thereto contained in this chapter,
are infractions. All violations of chapter I of the international fire code and/or California fire
code are misdemeanors. All violations of the international fire code and/or California fire code or
its appendices or the amendments thereto contained in this chapter, 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 international fire code
and/or California fire code is guilty of violating the international fire code and/or California fire
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 provisions of the international fire code
and/or California fire code is committed, continued, permitted or maintained by such person,
firm or corporation."
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Section 2. 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 in accordance with law.
Pete Aguilar, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Sam Irwin,City Jerk
1, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was
duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the I st day of May, 2012,
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, Bean, Foster, Gardner; Mayor Aguilar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Sam Irwin, City Clerk
City of Redlands
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