HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2689_CCv0001.pdf ORDINANCE NO. 2689
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITE' OF REDLA1' DS AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.20 OF THE REI LANDS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THE 2006 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE INCORPORATING THE 2007 EDITION OF
THE CALIFORNIA SIRE CODE, PAIN 9 OF TITLE 24 OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Cade Section 17958 and Government C=ode 'Section
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50022 empower the City to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, including
the California Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, Heath and Safety Cede Section. 17958.7 authorizes the City to mak
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 snaking any
modifications or changes pursuant to Section 17958.5, the governing;body of a City or County
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 fallowing conditions:
I. The area of the City received 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 3d'
Street, San Bernardino, for 2006
2004: Maximum temperature greater than 1007 recorded during the months of
April, May, July, August and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of
14.47 inches, with no rain measured in the months of May, June, July and
August.
20 05: Maximum temperatures greater than 100"F recorded during the months of
,lune, July and August. Total recorded annual rainfall of 15.66 inches,
with no rain measured in the months of April, July, august, September,
November and December,
Pae t of 26
F
2006: Maximum temperatures greater than 1 0'F recorded during the months of
June, July, August and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 10.7
inches, with no rain measured in the months of lune, August and
September.
The area of the City is subject to extremely strong winds commonly referred to a
"Santa Ana finds,,, which can reach speeds of more than 40 miles per hour.
Extensive damage often occurs clearing such winds including woe trees, power
lines, utilility poles and utility service lines. These adverse conditions cause:
a fires,
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 Fite Code contained in this Ordinance
pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to Sections: 308.4
9013.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1,.5, 903.2.1.6, 903:12, 903.2.3;
903.2.3.1, 9013.2.6, 903.2.7, 90 3.2.5, 90f3. .8.1, 903.2.8.2, 903.2.9, 903.19.1,
903.2.10, 903.2.10.1, 903.2.10 .3, 903,2.1 8, 903.3.1.3; 903.6.2, 903.6.3, Fire
Sprinklers; 903.18, Water Supply, 9015.4 close Connection, 910.1 Smoke and
Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke Exhaust 'Systems and Draft Curtains; 9101.3.2.2
Smoke and Heat Vents; 914,12 Special Requirements for Croup F, M, S-1 or S-2
Distribution Warehouses greater than 50,000 square feet in floor area; "Table
23016.2 High-piled Chum u tible Storage; 3309 Fireworks; 4706 Vegetation
Management; 47017 Defensible Space;4714 Fire Protection Plan, and Appendix B'
B 1015.2 Reduction in Required Fire-flow.
3. Within the City there are four earthquake faults:
a Redlands Heights
b Banning
Craflon
d) `l`he Redlands Faults
Numerous other faults lie in close proximity, including the Sana 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
intrastucture including water and sever distribution lines, roadways, bridge$
across a major stow 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: 3005.4;
903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2. 9013.2,1.3, X1013.2, .4, 9013.2.1.5, 9003..2.1.6* 90031,2, 903.2.3,
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9012.3.1 90326, 903.2.7, 90)3213, 903.2.5.1, 903.2.8.2, 903.19, 903.2,9.1,
94 3.2.141, 903.110 1, 903.2.10.3, 9113.2.18, 903.3.1.3, 9113.6.2, 903.6.3, Fire
Sprinklers; 903.3,8, Fater Supply; 905.4 [lose Connection; 914 .1 Smoke and
Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke Exhaust Systems and Draft Curtains; 9141.3.2.2'
Smoke and Heat 'dents; 914.12 Special Requirements for Group F, M, -1 or S-2
Distribution Warehouses greater than 50,000 square feet in fluor arca.; 'rabic
230&2 High-piled Curnbustible Storage; 3309 Fireworks; 4706 Vegetation
Management; 4707 Defensible Space; 4714 Fire Protection Plan; and appendix B
B105.2 Reduction in Required Piro-flow;
4, Within the area of the City development has occurred and continues to occur
which has resulted in severe traffic congestion during peals hours. weekends and
holidays, particularly on the following streets and highways. Citrus Avenue;
Cajon Street, Orange Street; Lugonia Avenue, Colton Avenue, Tennessee Street;
Sari 3"`imoteo 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 of1%. Such traffic; congestion and severe roadway conditions
extend the time for emergency vehicles to reach the scene of tires 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, 9403.2.1.3, 9413.2.1.4, 9433.2.1.5,_903.2.1.6, 9012.2, 913.2.3,
9012.3.1, 940326, 903.2.7; 903.2.5, 903.2.&1, 9413.2.5.2, 9403:2.9, 9403.2.9.1;
903.2.10, 9413.2.140.1, 9413.2.140.3; 903.2.15, 9033,13, 903,6.2, 9403.6.3, Fire
Sprinklers; 9403,3.5, Water Supply; 9405;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, -1 or S-
Distribution Warehouses greater than 50,000 square feet; in floor area; Table
23416.2 High-piled Cumbustible Storage; 3309 Fireworks; 4706 Vegetation
Management; 47407 Defensible Space; 4714 Fire Protection Plan; and Appendix B
B105.2 Reduction in Required Fire-flown,
WHEREAS,AS, this City Council is informed and finds that because the City is subject to
the alcove referenced climatic, geological and topographical conditions, that amendments to the
California Fire Code, 24007 Edition;- are necessary to protect life and property,.: and that such
amendments address the following issues,: 1) high lire hazard areas; 2) water supplies; 3 lore
extinguishing systems and sprinkler systems, and 4) the storage, handling and use of flammable
and combustible liquids and hazardous materials; and
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WHEREAS, this City Council does hereby establish that the modifications to the 2007
Calitbrnia Fire Code, is outlined in this Ordinance No. 26 89, are necessary clue to local climatic,geographic and topographic conditions
The City Council of the City of Redlands does ordain a follows:
Section 1. Chapter 15.20 of the Redlands Nklunicipal Cade is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced by the fifllo ing:
"Chapter 15.20
FIRE CODE
Sections.
15,20.010 Findings and Adoption of the California Fire Cade and the International
Fire Cade
1520.020 definitions
15 20.030 Establishments ofLimits Required by the California Fire Cade
15.20.040 Amendments to the California Fire Code and the International Fire Cade,
Administration (Title)
15; 1 . 350 Appendix, Chapter 1 of the California FireCade, Administration
(Liability)
1520,060 Appendix, Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, Adminis ation (Fire
Investigations)
15.20.070 Appendix, Chapter I of the California Fire Cade. Ad nistration (Permit
Fees)
15,020,080 Appendix Chapter'I of the California.Fire Cade. Administration (Fees Not
Refudable)
15:20.090 Appendix Chapter I of the Calforma Fire Code. Administation
(Inspection Fees)
15,M 100 Appendix Chapter I of the Calfornia Fire Code. Administration (Violation
Penalties)
15:M 110 Appendix Chapter I of the Calfornia Fire Code. Administration.
(Abatement of Violation)
15:M 12Appendix Chapter I ofthe Calfornia Fire Code. ,drnini station. (Failure t
Comply)
15.711.131E International Fire Code, Amended Section 305.5 Ignition n ources
(Chimneys)
15:210.1401 International Fire Code, Amended Section 308.3.5 Religious Ceremonies
15,211.150 International Fire Code, Amended Section 308.4 taint Removal
15.20,160 International Fire Code, Amended Section 312.2 Guard Posts
15:211.170 International Fire Cade, Amended Section 513.2.3. Surface
15.211.180 tntermational Fire Code, Amended Section 503.2.7 Grade
15-210,1 0 International Fire Code, Amended Section 503.4 Obstruction of Fire
Apparatus Access loads
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1520'NC3 International Fire Codex, Amended Section 505,1 Premise Identification
15.20.210 International Fire Code, Amended Section 507.4 Smoke or Fog Emitting
System
15,20.220 International Fire Code, Amended Section 508,5.1 Fire Protection Water
Supplies, Wherer Required
15,2(3.2311 International Fire Code, Amended Section 510.2 Access to Equipment in
Multi Unit Building
15.20.2140 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 903.2.1,1 Group A-1`
15.203 250 California lire Code. Amended, Section 903.2.1.2 Group A-?
15.20.260 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 9013,2.1.3 Croup A-3
1520.270 Californian Fire Code, Amended. Section 903.2.1. Group A-4
15.20 280 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 903.2.1.. Group -
15.20.290 Cali fomia Fire Code, Amended. Section 90321.6 Croup
15.213.31313 California Fire Cade mended. Section 903. .2 Group 1
15.20.310 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 903.2.3 Group
15.20.320 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 9133.2.3.1 (Deleted)
1. .2 . 30 California Fire Cade, Amended. Section 903.2.6 Group M
15.20.340 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 903.2.7 Group R
15.210.350 California Fire Code; Amended. Section 9033.2.8 Group S
15,213.3610 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 903.2.8.1 Repair Garages
15.20.370 California. Fire;Code, Amended- Section 903.2.8.2 Bulls Storage of Tires
1.5.20.380 California Fire Cade, Amended. Section 903.2.9(Delete Exception)
15.20.3913 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 9033.2.9,l; Commercial Parking
Garages
15.20A00 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 903.2.10(Delete Exception)
15.20.410 California FireCode,;Amended. Section 9€33.2;10.1 Stories and Basements
Without Openings
15.20420 California Fire Code,Amended. Section 903.2:103.3 (Deleted)
15.20A30 California Fire Codex, Amended. Section;903.2..18 Group U Occupancy
15.20.440 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 903.3.1.3 N1*PA Sprinkler
Systems
15.203.4510 California Fire Code Amended. Section 903:3.8 Water Supply for areas
With City Water Service
1510.4 r03` California. Fire Code, Amended Section 903.6.2 Area Increase and
Reconstruction
15.20A70 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 903.63 Change in Use
15.20,4803 CaliforniaFire Code, Amended. Section 903,6.4 Adaptive Reuse
15.20A90 California Fire Cade, Amended, Section 905.4(Adding Location No. 7)
15.20,500 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 910.1 General
15.203.5110 California Fire Cade, Amended. Section 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered Buildings
15.203.5213 California Fire 'Codex; Amended. Section 914,12 Special Requiredments
for Group F, M, S-1 or S-2 Distribution Warehouses GreaterThan han 50,000
Square Feet in Floor Area
15.213.5213 California Fire Codex, Amended. Section 914,12,1 (Fine Control loom)
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15.X520 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 914.12.2 (Mechanical Smoke
Exhaust)
15.20.520 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 914.12.3 (Standpipe Systems)
15.20,520 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 914.12.4 (Fire Department
Graphic)
15.20,520 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 914.12.5 (Standby Power)
15.20.5 20 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 914.12.6 (Enhanced
Communications)
15.20.520 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 9 14.123 (Other Requirements)
15.X530 California Fire Code, Amended. Table 2306.2 (Delete Footnotej)
15.20,540 International Fire Code, Amended, Adding Section 3309, Fireworks
15.20.550 California Fire Code, Amended. Section 4702 Definition (Wildiand-Urban
Interface Fire Area)
15.2015601' California Fire Code, Amended, Adding Section 4706. Vegetation
Management
15.20,570 California Fire Code, Amended, Adding Section 4707, Defensible Space
15.20.580 California Fire Code, Amended, Adding Section 4714. Fire Protection
Plan
15.20.590 California Fire Code, Amended, Section B 105.2, Appendix B (Exception)
15.211.600 California Fire Code, Amended, Violation— Penalty
15.20.010 Findings and Adoption of the California Fire Code and the International Fire
Code
A. The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby finds and determines:
I; That the International Code Council (ICC) is a private organization which
has been in existence for a period of at least three years.
2. That the International Fire Code (IFC), 2006 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.
4That the California Fire Code(CFC), also known as the Califorma Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 9--a portion of the "California Building Standards Code" as
defined in the "California Building Standards Law" conimencing 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 R
State of California. The 2007 edition of the California Fire Code incorporates by
reference the 2006 edition of the International Fire Code, with necessary California
amend eats:
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That one copy of the 2007 California Fires Code and 2006 International
Fire Cade; certified by the Clerk of the City of Redlands to be a. true copy, has been filed for use
and examination by the public in the Fire Prevention office of the Redlands Fire department and
the Office of the City Clerk.
n. The sections of said California Fire Code and International Fire Code tiaay
be referred to by the number used in said published compilation, preceded by the words
"California .Fire CodeSection" or International Fire Ceder Section" or "Fire CodeSection," and
may also be referred to by additional reference; 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 tin 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 variancesforin the
California Fire Code---Building Standards, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part
contained in the City Fire Code, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, topographic
raphic
and geographical considerations.
B. Adaption 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 tees and penalties, the 2007 California Fire Code, California Fire Code
Appendix Chapters I and 4, and California Fire Code Appendices B, C, and H, as compiled and
adopted by the California Building Standards Commission; and the 2006 Edition of the
International Fire Code; as compiled and published by the International Carle Council. The
provisions of this California. Fire Code, California Fire Code Appendix Chapters, California Fire
Code Appendices, and International Fire Code shill be applicable in all areas within the City of
Redlands. The; City Council of the City of Redlands hereby adopts and amends the 2007 Edition
of the California fire Code, as compiled and published by the California Building Standards
commission and the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Cede, as compiled and published by
he International Code Council.
t . 0.020 Tl pnition .
A. Ahereve:r the ward "Jurisdiction" is used in said Fire Code, it shall mean the City
of Redlands.
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B. Wherever the tensa "Corporation Counsel's is used in said Fire Code, it shrill mean
the City Attorney for the City of Redlands.
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C. Wherever the terrn "Fire Chie' 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, the Redlands 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.
15. 0.030 Establishment of Limits Required by the California Fire Code
A. Storage of Flammable Cryogenic Fluids.
Pursuant to Section 3204.3.1.1 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 3301.1.3 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 3404,21.9.5.1 and 3406.2.4.4 of the California Fire Code, the storage
of Class I and Class It 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 2,000 water gallons
(75 '1 L) 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 tel life and
property.
15,2,1.040l' Section 101.1 of Appendix Chapter I of the California Fire Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Tire Code of the City of Redlands,
hereinafter referred to as-this code."
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15.20.050 Section 104.12 of Appendix 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 char ed by
the fire chief with the control or extinguishment of any fire, the tniforcement 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 fir any damage that may
accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any'Net 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 perfort-ned 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 detects, 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.
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($)or entity
and shall be collectible as provided below.
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1.. The fire chief may impose the reasonable cost of fire prevention, fire zi
suppression, and protection of the publicfrorn other safety hazards when a fire
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or hazardous condition results tram any of the following activities or
conditions:
A. Manufacture, transportation, storage, handling, or shilling of ha zardous
chernicals, 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 tice 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;
F. Setting of a fire or allowing fire to be set in violation of any code,
ordinance, lav or regulation;
F. Creating,, allowing, or maintaining a fire hazard.
2. Determination to Charge Cost. Whenever the fire chief determines that the faze
department or ether public agency has incurred costs for fare suppression, fire
prevention, or protection of the public safety when a fire or ether 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:,
. 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;
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.
. Reimbursement Hearing Set. The City Clem shall, thereupon, set the report
and account for hearing by the City Council at a reg
ular 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,:
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5: Notice to Person to be Charged, The Notice sent by the City Cleric to the
responsible person(s) or entity shall contain
A. The name of the person(s) or entity sought to be charged,
K The location, date, and time of the evidence upon which the claire tiar
reimbursement is based;
C. The amount of and the basis upon which claire for reimbursement is
grade;
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 chief's account of the sum claimed to be du.
6 Procedure for (fearing 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 its the same manner as in the case of ars obligation under
contract expressed or implied.
1 . 0.060 Section 104.10 of appendix Chapter 1 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 or other
hazardous condition. Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall
not be made part of the public record except as directed by a court of law.
The fire chief is authorised 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. 0.070 Section 105.2.5 of appendix Chapter t of the California Fire Code it hereby
added to read as follows.
1,05.2.5 Permit Fees. Permit tees 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.
1 .2 .080 Section 105.2.1 of Appendix Chapter I of the California Fire Curie is hereby
added to read as 6ol'lowso
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10 . .f Fees ;'clot Refundable. Permit fees shall not be refundable for any reason after
initiation of inspection procedures.
15.211.090 Section 106.1.1 of Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code; is hereby
added to read as follows:
106.1.1 inspection fees. 'The tire code official is authorized to collect appropriate fees for
inspections according to City Council Resolution establishing fees.
15.20-100 erection 109..3 of Appendix Chapter r 1 of the California Fire Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
109.3 Violation penalties. parsons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall tail
to comply with any of the requirements thereat 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, shallbe guilty of
an infraction, punishable by a tine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for
first violation as time not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation
within one year, and 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.
15.20.111 Section 109.3.1 of Appendix Chapter 1 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; 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 Section 11 IA of Appendix Chapter 1 of the California fire Code is hereby
amended to read as Billows::
It 1.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been
served with a stop work order, except such pork as;that person is directed to perfbr to
remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to violation penalties pursuant to
Section 109.3.
1 .20.130 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
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approved spark arrester, The spark arrester shall be constructed of 24-gauge; stainless
steel, 12-gauge copper or brass, 19-gauge woven galvanized wiry 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 mars) and shall not block the passage of
spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8inch (I0 turn), The screen shall be mounted in
or cap°ear all outside e fl e openings in a vertical or near vertical position, adequately
supported to prevent movement and visible from the g ound.The net tree 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 Section 308.3.5 of the International lire Code is hereby` amended to read` a
follows:
308.3.5 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 pen-nit is required for battery-operated candles or Cather electric candles.
15.20.150 Section 308A of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.4 Torches for Removing Faint. Persons utilizing a torch or other open 'bare or
other heat producing devices for the removal of paint from all structures shall b
prohibited.
15.20.160 Section 312.2 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows
31.2.2 Posts. Guard posh shall comply with all of the following requirements=
I. Constructed of steel not less than 6 inches (152 mm) in diameter and concrete
Heti..:
2. Spaced not more than 4 feet(1`?19 mm) between posts on center.
3. `yet not less than 3 feet (914 mm) deep in a concrete footing of not Ices than a
15 mach (381' 'ram) diameter.
4. Set with the tela of the frosts not less than 3 feet 1914 mm above the ground.
. located not less than 3 feet(914 mm)from the protected object.
15,20.170 Section 503.2.3 of the International fire Coda; 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, fitter
Rings, Turf laver and other similar products shall not be used tear 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 Section 503.2.7 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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03.2.7 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 Section 5113.4 of the International Fire Code is hereby amendedto read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus actress mads shall not
be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and
clearances established in Section 50321 shall be maintained at all trues. Any obstruction
or impedance to reasonable access may be removed at the order of the fire code official or
the tire' department, with the expense of such removal to be borne by the owner of the
roadway, or in they:case of an obstructing vehicle or object by the owner of said vehicle or
abject.
15.20.200 Section 5115.1 of the International Fire Cede 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 number
shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shalt be :Arabia numerals or
alphabet letters. New residential buildings that contain not more than two dwelling units
shall have minimum 4 inch (10 mm) high numbers, with a minimum stroke: width of',/Z
inch(13 mm) and shall be internally illuminated by means of a low ventage power source
during the hours of darkness. Where building setbacks exceed. 100 feet (30 M) from the
street or road, additional non-illuminated. 4 inch (10 man) numbers shall be displayed at
the property entrance. Other buildings shad 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') or greater shall have minimum 12 inch (305 mm)
high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of I'/., inches (38 turn). Such address
numbers shall be electrically illuminated by an internal or external source during the
hours of darkness. Where building setbacks exceed. 200 feet ( i 1 in) from the street or
road, additional non-illuminated o inch (152 mm) high numbers shall be displayedat the
property entrance. lndividual scute 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 Section 507+4 of the International Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
507.4 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 ,my 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.
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15.20.220 Section 508.5,1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows
508.5,1 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 frorn 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 requircri-tent 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 903.1 1.3f
2. Deleted.
15.20.2 30 Section 5 1 U of the International Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows
510.2 Access to equipment in multi-unit buildings. 'A en 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 donor of not less than 3'- "'by 6'-8".
15.2 P.240 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-I
occupancies,
15.20.250 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 Section 903.2.13 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,
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15.20.270 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. 0.280 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 autornatic sprinkler system shall be provided for'Group A-5
occupancies in the following areas: concession stands, retail areas, press boxes, and other
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accessory ufeet (19 M2 .
se areas in excess of 200 square
15.20.290 Section 90321.6 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 f 1
IT12).
15.20.300 Section 903.2.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows.
903.2.2 Group E. Except as providedfar in Sections 903.2,11 ,for a new public school
campus and 912.2.3.x 1 (fire alarm and detection)_for modernization of'an existing public
school campus building(s), 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 ma
) in area.
2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit
dischange.
3. In rooms or area. 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 Section 903.2.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.3 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
1-n2)-
15.20.320 Section 903.2.3,1 of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted.
15.20330 Section 903.2.6 of the California Fire Code is herebyamend ed to read as follows:
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903.2.6 Croup 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)
15.20.340 section cf 13,x.7 of°the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows
903.2.7 Group R. An aautornaatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section
903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Croup R fire area.
cetions'
1. Deleted.
. When approved by the 'lire cede official; detached Croup U private
garages accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, when located 50 Beet
(15,240 mm) or more from, property lines, dwellings, or structures.
3. Group 1 -3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing
nonambulator v clients above the first„1Tvor, and not housing clients
above the second. loor.
4 Pursuant to health and Safety Code Section 13113, occupancies
housing ambulatory children only, none caf whom are mental4, ill or
rnentral4y retarded and the buildings or portions thereo in aa°la ch such
children are housed arc* not more than two stories in height, and
buildings orportions there f`housing such children have an automatic
dire alarm system activated ky approved smoke detectors.
3.- +Pursuant to health and Safety, Code Section 13143.6, occupancies
licenw°ed fbr protective social care which house ambulatory clients
onty, none of whom is ra child (under the cage of 18 years), or whi is
elderly 65 years qfage or over).
15.20.3 50 section 903.2.8 of'the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2*8 Croup S. An automatic sprinkler system shall be prodded throughout all
buildings containing;a Group S occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet(1
M2).
15.20.360 section 90-1.2.8, of the California lire Cade is hereby amended to read as
follows:
903.2.8.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with the, Calrfbrni Ruilding('cede.
15.20. 70 Section 903.2.8.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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903.2.8.2 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 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by the deletion of
the exception.
15.20.390 Section 903.2.9.1 of the Califomia Fire Cade is hereby amended to read as
follows-
903.2.9.1
ollow903.2.9.t 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 a`).
15.20.400 Section 903.2.10 of the Callfornia. Eire Code is hereby amended by the deletion of
the exception.
15.20.410 Section 903.2.10.1 of the California fire Code is hereby amended to read a
hallows:
903.2.10.1 Stories and basements without openings. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed in every story or basement of all buildings where the floor area exceeds
200 square feet(19 m) 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 entirety abase the adjoining ground level totaling at least 20 square
feet(1.116 m2) in each 50 linear feet (15 240 nim), or fraction thereof, of
exterior wall in the story on at least one side.
15.20.420 Section 903.2.10.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by the deletion
of the exception.
15.20.430 Section 903.2.1 S of the California Fire~ Cade is hereby amended to read as
Billows:
901.2.18 Group U Occupancy. An automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided
throughout buildings containing a U occupancy where the hire area exceeds 200 square
feet 119 rn` ).
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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 Section 903.3.1 3 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 131 sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one-
and two-family dwellings shall be installed throughout in accordance with IFP , 13D,
including attached garages.
15.20.4 50 Section 903.3.8 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.8 Water supply for areas without City Ater 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 1t-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.
Exception: When approved by the fire code official, detached Group U
private garages accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, when located 5( feet
115.240 mm) or more from property lines, dwellings or other structures.
15.20.460 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 propertyr. 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.
t5.20.470 Section 903,6.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by Lidding;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 Men 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
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of occupancies, the occupancy shall he provided with an approved autornatic sprinkler
system throughout, unless the proposed use is less hazardous based on fire or life safety
risk, than the existing use.
15.20.480 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 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding location
number 7 to read as follows:
7, U"hen 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.
15.20.500 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 raft curtains shall conform to the requirements
of this section.
Exceptions-
1. Frozen food werehouscs used solely for storage of Class I and 11
commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
2. Deleted.
15.20.510 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 to the sprinkler heads, or manually with independent
controls for the fire department pursuant to Section 914.11
15-20.520 Section 914.12 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
914.12 Special requirements for Group F, M, S-I 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
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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 Eire Control Room. A fire control room for fire department operations
shall be provided. The location and accessibility of the fire control room shall be
approvcxct by the; fire code official. µlite° fire control roam shall be separated tror
the remainder of the building by walls and ceilings not lass than one-hour fire
partitions. The room shall be a minimum of 96 square fejt (e? m in area, with a
minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 rnm). The roe rn .shalt contain the following
as a minimum,
1. The fire alarm control unit and associated equipment.
2. Annunciator pastel displaying status of sprinkler control valves and
watertlow detectors.
Main controls and indicators for mechanical smoke exhaust systems.
. Graphic with schematic indicating, building floor plans, means of
egress, fire protection systems, firefighting equipment and access.
5. {ether firefighting equprnent and system controls as required by the fire
code official.
u. 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 ether ventilation air systems when
approved by the fire code official:
914.12.3 Standpipe systems. A class 1-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, tire alarm systems, mcans of egress,
standpipe aysterrms, smoke exhaust systems, access doors, and any other equipment
as required by they fire code official shall be superimposed over a building„ floor �
plan or site plain and mounted can the wall in a highly visible location in the fire
control rooms. The graphic shall be durable and waterproofed. `
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914,12.5 Standby power. A standby power generator confon-ning to the s
ltfornia Electfical Code shall be provided on the prermses, in a protected
location. The generator shall have a rated capacity necessary to supply the lead of
all fire protection features listed below at the same times:
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I. Emergency lighting and exit signs necessary for egress,
1 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 914.12.21.
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.
15.20.530 Table 2306.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by the deletion of
Footnote j.
15. 0.540 Section 3309 of the International Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION 3309
FIREWORKS
3309.1 General. Possession, sale, storage or use of fireworks, including"Safe and
Sane" fireworks as defined in Health and SqfeCode Section 12529, is
prohibited.
3309.2 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 S ect i on 4702, the Definition of IVILDLI ND-URflA N INTE RFl CF, F71?E ARF-A is-
hereby amended to read as follows:
WILDL4,VD-C RBAV 1;VTERFACE FIREAREA is a geqgrallhical area
identified by the state cis a "Fire flazard.Yeverhy one"in accordance with the
Public Resources Codes &wions4201 Mrough 4204 and Government Code
Sections 51175 through 51189, or other areas dt,�vignated by the en/brcing agency
to be at a stnflcant riskji�mn wil4fircs.
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I 5.20,560 Section 4700 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION 4706
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
4706 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:
I. Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar
plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not forin a
means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to any
structure.
1 Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet frorn,
buildings or structures and less than 18 inches (4 57 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 rninimurn 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,
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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.,
1 .2+ . 70 Section 4707 of the Califomia Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows
SECTION 4707
DEFENSIBLE SPACE
4707 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 cede
official per Sections 4706 and 4714 of this code.
15.20.580Section 4714 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION 4714
FIRE PROTECTION PLAN
4714 General. A Fire Protection Plan;(EPP), approved by the fire code official,
shall be required for all new development within the ildland-
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
The FPP shall be consistent with the requirements of California Bulding Code
Chapter 7A, and the International Wilrlland- "rban lnter14ce Code, and the
Redlands Municipal Code.
15.20.590 Section B 105.2 of Appendix B of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by
amending the Exception to read as follow;
E eepfion: 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 03.3.1.1 or 903.3.L1 The resulting fire-flow shall
not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 Lamin) for the
prescribed duration as specified in Table B 105.1
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15.20.600 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 Cade and/or 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 International
Fire Code and/or California Fire Code or its appendices, or the amendments thereto contained i
this chapter, are infractions, All violations of Article 3 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 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.for
California Fire Code. Each such person, corporation or firm shall be deemed guilty of a separate
offense for each dray 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 persona, firm or corporation."
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection;sentence., clause or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such holding shall not of ect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have
adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, clause, sentence and phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more;sections, subsections, clauses,:sentences or phrases;
be declared invalid.
Section 3. 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 tape effect as provided by laver.;
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I, Lorrie Poyzer, 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 19th (Jay of
February, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Gallagher, Aguilar, Bean; Mayor Harrison
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAI`N: None
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Citf of Redl
Ordinance No, 2689
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