HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2803_CCv0001.pdf ORDINANCE NO. 2803
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTER 15.20 OF THE
REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2013 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 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 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
finds 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 P Street,
San Bernardino:
2009: Maximum temperature 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 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 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 rain 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 rain measured in the months of June and July.
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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,
utility 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: 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; 901.1, Smoke and Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke
Exhaust Systems and Draft Curtains; 910.3.2.2, 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. Table 3206.2 High-piled
Combustible Storage; 5608 Fireworks; 4902, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area;
4908, Vegetation Management; 4907.1 Defensible Space; 4909, Fire Protection
Plan; B105.2 Reduction in Required Fire Flow, Appendix B; and BB105.1
Reduction in Required Fire Flow, Appendix BB.
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
infrastructure 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: 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; 901.1, Smoke and Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke
Exhaust Systems and Draft Curtains; 910.3.2.2, 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. Table 3206.2 High-piled
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Combustible Storage; 5608 Fireworks; 4902, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area;
4908, Vegetation Management; 4907.1 Defensible Space; 4909, Fire Protection
Plan; 8105.2 Reduction in Required Fire Flow, Appendix B; and 1313105.1
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, Lugonia Avenue, Colton Avenue, Tennessee Street, San Timoteo
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 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 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, 903.2.11.1, 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; 901.1, Smoke and Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke
Exhaust Systems and Draft Curtains; 910.3.2.2, 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. Table 3206.2 High-piled
Combustible Storage; 5608 Fireworks; 4902, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area;
4908, Vegetation Management; 4907.1 Defensible Space; 4909, Fire Protection
Plan; B105.2 Reduction in Required Fire Flow, Appendix B; and BB105.1
Reduction in 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, 2013 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 2013
California Fire Code, as outlined in 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 in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows:
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"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: 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: GROUP M:
15.20.330: GROUP R:
15.20.340: GROUP S:
15.20.350: REPAIR GARAGES:
15.20.360: BULK STORAGE OF TIRES:
15.20.370: SECTION 903.2.9 AMENDED:
15.20.380: STORIES WITHOUT OPENINGS:
15.20.390: SECTION 903.2.11.3 AMENDED:
15.20.400: GROUP U OCCUPANCY:
15.20.410: NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS:
15.20.420: WATER SUPPLY FOR AREAS WITHOUT CITY WATER SERVICE:
15.20.430: AREA INCREASE AND RECONSTRUCTION:
15.20.440: CHANGE IN USE:
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15.20.450: ADAPTIVE REUSE:
15.20.460: SECTION 905.4 AMENDED:
15.20.470: SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS, MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS
AND DRAFT CURTAINS:
15.20.480: SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS:
15.20.490: SECTION 914.12 ADDED:
15.20.500: TABLE 3206.2 AMENDED:
15.20.510: FIREWORKS:
15.20.520: WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA:
15.20.530: VEGETATION MANAGEMENT:
15.20.540: DEFENSIBLE SPACE:
15.20.550: FIRE PROTECTION PLAN:
15.20.560: APPENDIX B:
15.20.570: APPENDIX BB:
15.20.580: APPENDIX C:
15.20.590: APPENDIX CC:
15.20.600: APPENDIX D:
15.20.610: VIOLATION; PENALTY:
15.20.010: FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
A. Findings: The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby finds and
determines:
1. That the International Code Council is a private organization which has
been in existence for a period of at least three(3) years.
2. That the International Fire Code, 2012 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.
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
California building standards commission, which by law is responsible for
approving all building standards within the state of California.The 2013
edition of the California Fire Code incorporates by reference the 2012
edition of the International Fire Code, with necessary California
amendments.
5.That a copy of the 2013 California Fire Code, certified by the city clerk
of the City of Redlands to be a true copy, has been filed for use and
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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 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 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: The city council of the City of Redlands
hereby adopts by reference, the 2013 California Fire Code, and appendices B, BB,
C, CC, and D, including fees and penalties, as compiled and adopted by the
California 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 in
all areas within the City of Redlands. The city council of the City of Redlands
hereby adopts and amends the 2013 edition of the California Fire Code, as
compiled and published by the California building standards commission.
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 "fire chief' is used in the 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 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, fire prevention and fire investigation, shall be
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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 chiefs authorized representative.
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, 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 5601.1 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 sections 5704.1 and 5706.1 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(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 11 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 for purposes of this Chapter 15.20 as "this code."
15.20.050: LIABILITY:
Section 104.12 of chapter I division 11 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to
read as follows:
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104.12.1 Cost Recovery. Fire suppression, investigation and rescue or emergency
medical costs are recoverable in accordance with health and Safety Cade sections
13009 and 13009.1.
Any person who negligently or intentionally,or in violation oflaw,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 coasts of securing such
emergency, including those costs set out in Health and Safety Cade section 13009
et seq. and Government Cade 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 manner as in 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 hazardwhich 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 cast 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,
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 opera
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.
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15.20.060: FIRE INVESTIGATIONS:
Section 104.10 of chapter I division 11 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
investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of any fire, explosion and other
hazardous condition. Information that could be related to trade secrets or
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 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 division 11 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 City.
15.20.080: FEES NONREFUNDABLE:
Section 105.2.6 of chapter I division 11 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 division 11 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.
15.20.095: BOARD OF APPEALS
Section 108 of chapter I division 11 of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted.
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15.20.100: VIOLATION PENALTIES:
Section 109.4 of chapter I division 11 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
109.4 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 pen-nit 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 imprisonment. 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 109.4.1 of chapter I division 11 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
109.4.1 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;
or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act,
conduct of business or 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 division 11 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 109.4.1.
15.20.130: SPARKS FROM CHIMNEYS:
Section 305.5 of the California 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
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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/) inch(13 mm) 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 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.1.7 Religious 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 California 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 California 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.
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 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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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%).
15.20.180: 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 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 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 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 home 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 California 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 1/2 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(3 0 m)from the street or road,
additional non-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 mm). Buildings with a total
floor area of 100,000 square feet(9290 m 2)or greater shall have minimum 12
inch(305 mm)high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of 1 t/2 inches (38
mm). Such address numbers shall be electrically illuminated by an internal or
external source during the hours of darkness. Where building setbacks exceed 200
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feet(61 m) from the street or read, 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 m)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 California 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 California 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 )
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 R-3 and group U occupancies,the distance requirement shall
be 600 feet(183 m). 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 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 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
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less than Y-O"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 1112).
15.20.290: GROUP &
Section 903.2.1.6 of the California Fire Code is hereby added 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-
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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 903.2.3.1 for a new public
school campus and 907.2.3.7.2 (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 group F occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square
feet(19 M2).
15.20.320: 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 area exceeds 200 square
feet(19 M2).
15.20.330: 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.
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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 buildings
or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm
system activated by approved smoke detectors.
5. 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 is elderly(65 years
of age or over).
15.20.340: GROUPS:
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).
15.20.350: 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.
15.20.360: 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 m 2) shall be equipped throughout with
an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 903.3.1.1.
15.20.370: SECTION 903.2.9 AMENDED:
Section 903.2.9 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by the deletion of the
exception.
15.20.380: STORIES WITHOUT OPENINGS:
Section 903.2.11.1 of the California Fire 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
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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 10 10. 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.
15.20.390: 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.
15.20.400: 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 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.
15.20.410: 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 13D, including attached garages.
15.20.420: 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:
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 m2)
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
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the needs required to provide domestic service. All sprinkler systems shall be
suitably freeze-protected for climatic conditions when necessary.
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.
15.20.430: 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, or
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.
15.20.440: 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 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.
15.20.450: 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.
15.20.460: 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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15.20.470: 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 warehouses used solely for storage of class I and 11 commodities
where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
2. Deleted.
15.20.480: SPRINKLERED 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.
15.20.490: 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 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 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:
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 fire pumps required to maintain pressure.
5. Mechanical smoke exhaust systems as required by section 914.12.2.
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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
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.
15.20.500: TABLE 3206.2 AMENDED:
Table 3206.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by the deletion of
footnote j.
15.20.510: FIREWORKS:
Section 5608 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
5608 Fireworks Display
5608.2 Use.Possession, sale, storage or use of fireworks, including"safe and
sane" fireworks as defined in Health And Safety Code section 12529,is
prohibited.
5608.3 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.
15.20.520: 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 General Plan figure 8.1.
15.20.530: 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.
15.20.540: DEFENSIBLE SPACE:
Section 4907.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
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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.
15.20.550: 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 building code
chapter 7A, and the international wildland-urban interface code, and the Redlands
municipal code.
15.20.560: APPENDIX B:
Section 8105.2 of appendix B 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%), 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 I/min) for
the prescribed duration as specified in table B 105.1.
15.20.570: APPENDIX BB:
Section BB 105.1 of appendix BB 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%),is allowed
when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
15.20.580: APPENDIX C:
Appendix C is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments or deletions.
15.20.590: APPENDIX CC:
Appendix CC is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments or deletions.
15.20.600: 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
for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the fire department for
review and approval prior to construction.
Section D101.3 of appendix D of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read
as follows:
13101.3 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 California 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 into 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 of
the exterior wall for the first story of the building as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
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Section D 103.4 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:
Section D103.8 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to
require an increase in 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:
Section 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.
15.20.610: 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
Municipal 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 for each day or
portion thereof during which any violation of any provisions of the California Fire
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Code is committed, continued,permitted or maintained by such person, firm or
corporation."
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 Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would
have passed this Ordinance and each and every subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not
declared invalid 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 pending for building permits 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 within one hundred eighty(180) days from the date of issuance of
the pen-nit and continued to completion.
Section 4. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms,
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 Municipal Code and the 2013 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("CEQN')pursuant to
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) for the reason that it 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 hearing to consider adoption of this Ordinance on January 21,2014. The
notice shall state the time and place of the hearing, and shall also state that copies of the Uniform
Fire Code,2013 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.
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Section 7. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause 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.
Pete Aguilar', Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sam Irwin', C36ytlerk
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1, Sam Irwin, 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 18th day of February,
2014,by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison,Foster,Gardner,Gilbreath; Mayor Aguilar
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Sam Irwin, City Clerk
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