This Chapter does not exist in the California Fire Code or International Fire Code.

Premises used for parking of motor vehicles and classified as Group S, Division 2 occupancies or as a parking lot shall be in accordance with C ha pter 81. See the Building Code for construction requirements. Garages used to service or repair motor vehicles shall comply with Chapter 23.

PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES are lots and garages where the operator charges a fee for the storage of motor vehicles. Parking lots shall i nc lude those premises that are open to the sky.

8103.1. Aisles.

A parking lot or garage shall include at least one aisle with a minimum width of 30 inches (762 mm) and arranged to provide access to all portions of the parking lot or garage.

8103.2. Exit Width.

Vehicle exits and entrances shall be at least 15 feet (4572 mm) wide.

8103.3. Vehicle Barriers.

The operator of a parking lot or garage shall install approved vehicle barriers to prevent encroachment on any public right of way and to prevent damage to adjoining property.

8103.4. Illumination.

The operator of a parking lot shall illuminate the entire lot with light having intensity of not less than 1 foot-candle (10.76 lx) at the pavement.

8103.5. Sign.

The operator of any unattended parking lot shall post a sign in a conspicuous location, stating the name and telephone number of the operator.

8103.6. Vehicle Servicing.

S ervice or repair of motor vehicles is prohibited in parking lots.

APPENDIX D. – FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS.

Section D105.2 of the International Fire Code is deleted.

APPENDIX M. – HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS – RETROACTIVE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER REQUIREMENT.

Appendix M of the International Fire Code is deleted.

References to Ordinances

Ordinances Affecting the 2022 Fire Code

Publisher's Note: The following table lists all ordinances affecting the 2022 Fire Code passed by the Board of Supervisors, beginning with the Code's enacting ordinance. The table includes links to the ordinances (as maintained in PDF format on the Board of Supervisors' web site) and to the code sections affected. For other legislation, including older ordinances and those affecting other codes, refer to the Comprehensive Ordinance Table or the Board's "Legislation Passed" web site.

e Code's_ enacting ordinance. The table includes links to the ordinances (as maintained in PDF format on the Board of Supervisors' web site) and to the code sections affected. For other legislation, including older ordinances and those affecting other codes, refer to the Comprehensive Ordinance Table or the Board's "Legislation Passed" web site.

New Ordinances

Publisher's Note: The following table lists all ordinances affecting the 2022 Fire Code that have been passed by the Board of Supervisors but that are not yet effective. The table includes links to the amending ordinances (as maintained in PDF format on the Board of Supervisors' web site) and to the code sections affected. For other legislation, including older ordinances and those affecting other codes, refer to the Comprehensive Ordinance Table or the Board's "Legislation Passed" web site.