Title 16 — FIRE SAFETY

FIRE SAFETY

CHAPTER 16.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT

Existing buildings that do not have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building, based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communications systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building, shall be equipped with such coverage according to one of the following:

1. Where an existing wired communication system cannot be repaired or is being replaced, or where not approved in accordance with Section 510.1, Exception 1.

2. Within a time frame established by the adopting authority.

3. The emergency responder radio communication coverage shall comply with the following Brea Fire Department guidance document:

"Information for Digital Antenna Systems (DAS)/Bi-Directional Amplification (BDA) Systems"

• (Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

• A. Chapter 5 Special Building Construction Regulations is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:

Section 504.10.3 Vent locations. Gable-end and dormer vents shall be located not less than 10 feet from lot lines and/or adjacent buildings. Underfloor ventilation openings shall be located as close to grade as practical, and/or as determined by the Building Official or Fire Marshal.

Section 504.11.3 Accessory buildings located 3 feet or more but less than 50 feet. Accessory buildings separated from an applicable building on the same lot by a distance of 3 feet or more but less than 50 feet shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of ignition-resistant building materials as described in Section 503.2.4.

Section 504.11.4 is deleted in its entirety.

Section 507.1 General. The roof covering on buildings or structures in existence prior to the adoption of this code that are replaced or have 33.34 percent or more replaced in a 24-month period shall be replaced with a roof covering required for new construction in accordance with Sections 504.2 and 504.2.1. All portions of a roof covering applied during an addition, alteration, or repair to an existing structure shall meet at least a Class A fire classification.

• B. Chapter 6 Fire Protection Requirements is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:

  1. Section 602.4 Fuel modification plans is hereby added as follows:

602.4 Fuel modification plans. Fuel modification plans shall be reviewed and approved for all new buildings to be built or installed in a wildfire risk area. Plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Brea Fire Department Fuel Modification Guideline.

2. Section 602.5 Homeowners Associations is hereby added as follows:

602.5 Homeowners Associations. Where the Fuel Modification Zone is to be maintained by a homeowners' association the following apply:

1. The conditions, covenants and restrictions recorded against all property within the homeowners' association shall require specifically budgeted funds sufficient to meet the ongoing maintenance obligations of the applicable fuel modification requirements.

2. The Fuel Modification Zone shall be subject to an annual inspection conducted by a representative of the Fire Department in order to assure that the Fuel Modification Zone continues to be maintained in compliance with the applicable fuel modification requirements.

   3. Any occupied structure on any lot which adjoins a Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall be constructed in compliance with all requirements of the City's Building Code and Fire Code (as amended).

3. Section 604.2 Application is amended as follows:

604.2 Application. Buildings and structures located in the following areas shall maintain the required hazardous and vegetation fuel management:

1. All unincorporated lands as designated as a State Responsibility Area (SRA).

2. Land designate as a High and/or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by a city or local agency.

   3. Land designated in a city or local agency ordinance as a wildland-urban interface (WUI) area.

3. Section 604.3 Requirements is amended as follows:

604.3 Requirements. Hazardous vegetation and fuels around all buildings and structures shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws, local requirements, and regulations:

1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.

2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Article 3, Section 1299.03.

3. California Government Code, Section 51182.

4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter 1, Section 3.07.

5. 200 feet of defensible space from a structure in both the high and very high fire severity zone.

(Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

• A. Section 5609.2 is hereby added as follows:

Section 5609.2

Additional Fireworks Regulations

5609.2 Retail fireworks. The sale, use and display of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane), and the storage, use, sale, possession and handling of fireworks 1.3G is prohibited.

Exception - Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator as part of a permitted public display.

5609.2.1 Seizure of fireworks. The fire code official shall have the authority to seize, take, and remove all fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of the Code and Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.

5609.2.2 Firing. All fireworks displays must be electrically fired. (Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

Section 5707 On-Demand Mobile Fueling Operations is hereby deleted in its entirety. (Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

Table B105.2 of Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings is hereby amended as follows:

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TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY
DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW FLOW DURATION
SYSTEM (Design Standard) (gallons per minute) (hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 or Section 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table B105.1(2)
903.3.1.2 of the California Fire Code B105.1(2) but not less than 1,500

For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m

(Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

• A. NFPA 13 2025 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, is hereby amended as follows:

  1. Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby amended as follows:

16.12.3.3. Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 1/2" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 100 feet from a public hydrant. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 1/2" inlets shall be provided.

2. Section 19.2.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

19.2.1.1. When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction/s in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2(d) curve "G". Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the permit is issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy.

• B. NFPA 13R 2025 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, is hereby amended as follows:

  1. Section 6.11.2 is hereby amended as follows:

6.11.2. Fire department connections shall consist of at least two 2 1/2 inch female couplings.

• C. NFPA 13D 2025 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, is hereby amended as follows:

  1. Section 8.3.5.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

8.3.5.1.1. All attics shall be protected with an intermediate temperature quick response sprinkler which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by the access scuttles or mechanical equipment.

• D. NFPA 14 2024 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, is hereby amended as follows:

  1. Section 7.9.7 is hereby as added as follows:

7.9.7. The location of the FDC shall be approved and be no more than 100 feet from a public hydrant. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red.

• E. NFPA 24 2025 Edition, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, is hereby amended as follows:

  1. Section 5.9.1.2 is hereby amended as follows:

5.9.1.2. The fire department connection shall be of an approved type and contain a minimum of two 2 1/2 inch inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 100 feet from a public fire hydrant. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. The supply pipe shall be painted OSHA safety red.

• (Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

• A. Fee schedules for any permits, licenses, inspections, plan check or other related work or services provided by the Fire Department in connection with the application of this chapter or the Code adopted hereby ('fire service fee') shall be as established by resolution of the City Council as the same may be amended from time to time.

• B. Unless otherwise provided by this Code, fire service fees established pursuant to subsection A of this section are due and payable upon receipt of an invoice therefor from the City. It is a violation of this section to fail to pay any fire service fee when due. Any fire service fee is delinquent if it remains unpaid 30 days after the date of invoice. Any fire service fee that becomes delinquent shall be subject to the following monetary penalty. Thirty-one days after the date of invoice, a penalty of 10% of the fire service fee shall be added, and each month thereafter, an additional penalty of 10% of the original fire service fee shall be added, up to a maximum penalty amount not to exceed the original invoiced amount.

• (Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

CHAPTER 16.08 FIREWORKS