Chapter 16.04 — FIRE CODE

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Fire Code, 2010 edition (part 9, title 24, California Code of Regulations), which incorporates and amends the International Fire Code, 2009 edition, published by the ICC, including appendix chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, is hereby adopted by reference as the fire code of the city for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion. A copy of the fire code has been filed, and shall be maintained on file, in the office of the city building official for public inspection, and the fire code is adopted with the same full force and effect as though set out herein.

(Code 1969, § 16.04.010; Ord. No. 786, § 2(part), 2003; Ord. No. 838, § 5(part), 2008)

Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, where reference is made to the duties of certain officials named within the technical codes which are adopted by reference in this chapter, then that designated official of the city who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in said technical code shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar as enforcing the provisions of that technical code are concerned.

outside aboveground tanks is prohibited.

The limits referred to in the state code in which the storages of flammable or combustible liquids is restricted are hereby established as follows:

The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited in all mercantile districts, congested commercial areas, developed residential areas and other areas where it is determined by the fire chief having jurisdiction that the installation of flammable and combustible liquid aboveground tanks will create a hazard to the occupants and/or property owners in the area.

(Code 1969, § 16.04.020; Ord. No. 786, § 2(part), 2003; Ord. No. 838, § 5(part), 2008)

The limits referred to in the California Fire Code, in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as follows:

The aggregate capacity of any one installation for the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall not exceed 2,000 water gallons in any congested commercial, developed residential or any other area where, in the opinion of the fire chief, the location of bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas could create a hazard or threat to the occupants and/or property owners.

(Code 1969, § 16.04.030; Ord. No. 786, § 2(part), 2003; Ord. No. 838, § 5(part), 2008)

prohibited.

The limits referred to in the California Fire Code, in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are hereby established as follows:

The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in developed residential areas, principal business districts, congested commercial areas, and in any heavily populated area. The fire chief, having jurisdiction, shall be the final determining authority.

(Code 1969, § 16.04.040; Ord. No. 786, § 2(part), 2003; Ord. No. 838, § 5(part), 2008)

(a)

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 16.04.010, article 1, Administration, is amended by adding a new section 111.2.1.1.2.1 to read as follows:

Section 111.2.1.1.2.1 Other Persons Authorized to Enforce Provisions of the Fire Code. The following positions are authorized to enforce the provisions of the fire code:

City building official;

Senior construction inspector;

Any construction inspector of the city;

Any police officer of the city;

Any officer or employee designated by the city manager;

City attorney; and

Any code enforcement officer of the city.

(b)

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 16.04.010, chapter 27, Hazardous Materials, of the fire code is amended by adding a new section 2703.10.4 to read as follows:

2703.10.4.1 Parking and garaging. Parking of vehicles containing hazardous materials shall be in accordance with this section.

Near residential, education, and institutional occupancies and other high-risk areas. Any vehicle containing hazardous materials shall not be left unattended at any time on any residential street, or within 500 feet of a residential area, apartment of hotel complex, education facility, hospital or care facility, or at any other place that would, in the opinion of the fire chief, present an extreme life hazard.

Exceptions: In cases of accident, breakdown or other emergencies, the vehicles are allowed to be parked and left unattended at any location while the operator is obtaining assistance.

On thoroughfares. Any vehicle containing hazardous materials shall not be left un-attending on a street, highway, avenue or alley.

Exceptions: The necessary absence in connection with loading or unloading the vehicle. The vehicle location shall be in accordance with section 2703.10. Stops for meals during the day or night, if the street is well lighted at the point of parking. The vehicle location shall be in accordance with section 2703.10.

Durations exceeding one hour. Any vehicle containing hazardous materials shall not be parked at any one point for longer than an hour.

Exceptions: Off the streets, highways, avenues or alleys. At other approved locations not less than 50 feet from buildings other than those approved for the storage or servicing of such vehicle. When, in cases of accident, breakdown or other emergency, the operator must leave the vehicle to take necessary action to correct the emergency.

Garaging. Vehicles containing hazardous materials shall not be parked or garaged in any buildings other than those specifically approved for such use by the fire chief.

(Code 1969, § 16.04.050; Ord. No. 786, § 2(part), 2003; Ord. No. 838, § 5(part), 2008)

(a)

No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any land, building or structure, machine or equipment, or cause or permit the same to be done, in violation of the fire code. Each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of the fire code is committed, continued, or permitted.

(b)

No person, firm or corporation shall remove, deface, alter, or obstruct from view a posted notice of the fire chief, or his authorized representative, when such notice constitutes a stop work order or a warning of substandard or hazardous conditions or prohibits or restrict the occupancy or use of any land, building or structure, machine or equipment regulated by the fire code.

(c)

Every violation of the fire code shall be deemed a misdemeanor, punishable as set forth in section 1.01.150.

(Code 1969, § 16.04.060; Ord. No. 786, § 2(part), 2003; Ord. No. 838, § 5(part), 2008)