Brea Municipal Code Ch. 16.04 Brea Fire Code

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Editor's Note: Former Ch. 16.04, Brea Fire Code, derived from Ord. 1187; Ord. 1211; Ord. 1233, was repealed by Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025.

The 2025 Editions of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the California Fire Code including Appendices: B, BB, C, CC, D, H, N and O, and excluding Appendices A, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M, P, and Q together with the following amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions, are hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Brea.

(Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

The California Fire Code and California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, with amendments, shall be enforced by the Brea Fire Department. The Fire Chief of the Brea Fire Department may detail such members of the fire department as inspectors as shall be necessary from time to time.

(Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

A. Section 101.1 Title is hereby amended as follows:

Section 101.1 Title. This Code shall be known as the Brea Fire Code, hereinafter referred to as "this Code."

B. Section 105.5.59 Additional permits is hereby amended by adding the following:

Cut Christmas trees. No person shall sell, display or store for resale, in the City of Brea, any cut Christmas tree, unless a permit therefore has been issued by the Chief.

Potentially hazardous general use. To conduct an activity or operation that is not specifically addressed by other permits, but which is likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or property.

C. Section 105.6.26 Miscellaneous plan check is hereby added as follows:

Miscellaneous Plan Check. Request or submittal of any type of plan or necessary review of documents pertaining to operations that are covered by the Fire Department or this Code, but are not specifically listed in Chapter 1.

D. Section 105.6.27 Combustible soil-gas mitigation systems is hereby added as follows:

Combustible soil-gas mitigation systems. A construction permit is required for the installation or modification of a combustible soil-gas mitigation system. Maintenance performed in accordance with the current City of Brea Combustible Soil-Gas Guideline is not considered to be a modification and does not require a construction permit.

E. Section 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby amended as follows:

108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work, activity or operation regulated by this Code before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an additional fee that is equal to the original permit fee, which shall be in addition to the required permit fees.

F. Section 109.5 Occupant count is hereby added as follows:

109.5 Occupant count. The supervisor of each place of assembly shall have an effective system to keep count of the number of occupants present in the assembly area. If the Chief determines at any time that an accurate count of occupants is not being maintained, the occupancy shall be cleared until an accurate count can be made.

G. Section 112.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows:

112.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be a certified Building Official and a qualified person trained in fire protection engineering, fire science or fire technology.

H. Section 113.4 Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as follows:

113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate any provision of this Code or shall fail to comply with any of its requirements, or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents used under provisions of this Code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor unless such violation is expressly made punishable as an infraction. Alternatively or in addition, any violation of this Code may be punished by administrative penalty and issuance of an administrative citation.

I. Section 114.4 Failure to comply is hereby amended as follows:

114.4 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 guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to fines.

(Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

A. Section 202 General Definitions is hereby amended by adding the following definitions:

FLOW-LINE.

The lowest continuous elevation on a rolled curb defined by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb.

JURISDICTIONAL AREA.

Any area under the jurisdiction, including the territorial area, of the City of Brea, including all areas annexed thereto after adoption of this Code.

VEHICLE FUELING APPLIANCE.

A listed natural gas compressor package not containing storage, designed for the unattended dispensing of natural gas into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles.

WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA.

All areas identified within the High and Very High Fire Severity Zone and other areas as determined by the fire code official due to the presence of combustible vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains combustible vegetation that are at significant risk from wildfires.

(Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

A. Section 304.1.3 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows:

304.1.3 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Part 7, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Type, amount, arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior slope, or similarly hazardous area shall be in accordance with the Brea Fire Department Fuel Modification Guideline.

B. Section 304.1.3(b)(7)(E) is hereby added as follows:

C. Section 304.1.3(b)(7)(F) is hereby added as follows:

D. Section 304.1.3(b)(7)(G) is hereby added as follows:

E. Section 307.6 Outdoor fires in the wildland-urban interface areas is hereby added as follows:

307.6 Outdoor fires in the wildland-urban interface areas. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.

Exceptions:

F. Section 307.1.2 Outdoor fires is hereby added as follows:

307.1.2 Outdoor fires. Outdoor, open burning and recreational fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained when the following conditions exist:

G. Section 324 Christmas Tree Sales is hereby added as follows:

324.1 General.

No person shall sell, display for sale, or store for sale in the City of Brea, any cut Christmas tree, unless a permit therefor has been obtained from the Fire Department. Applicants must comply with all rules and regulations and obtain all required permits and licenses including a City business license.

324.1.1 Permit — When issued.

Permits to sell, display for sale, or store for sale cut Christmas trees in the City of Brea may only be issued for the period from November 5th to December 31st. The applicant must show that the proposed location and method of activity will not constitute a fire hazard or violation of law.

324.1.2 Cleanup deposit.

Each applicant, if other than a permanent established year-round business, shall pay a cleanup deposit in such amount as established by Resolution to the City Council. The applicant must agree that not later than the tenth day of January following the issuance of such permit, all unsold trees, combustible waste and accumulation of sawdust will be removed from the permitted location and disposed of properly. Following the tenth day of January the City may remove and dispose of accumulations and apply the deposit to costs, including overhead expenses (30%), incurred by such removal.

324.1.3 Return of deposit.

The Fire Marshal or designated person(s) will inspect permitted sites as soon as possible after January 10th of each year. Permittees who have completed the site cleanup will receive a refund of the cleanup guarantee deposit.

324.1.4 Liability.

Each permittee shall provide general liability insurance as required by the City of Brea Risk Manager, protecting against any claim for damages caused in any manner from the use of such lot or the keeping or sale of any Christmas trees therein or otherwise in the exercise of rights granted by such permit issued pursuant to this Section. A certificate of such insurance shall be filed with the Fire Marshal showing the City as a named additional insured hereunder.

H. Section 325 Projectile Firing is hereby added as follows:

Section 325 Projectile Firing.

No person shall, in any brush or grass-covered area or area covered with flammable material, possess or fire or cause to be fired any tracer bullets, tracer charge, flammable propellant model rockets or any type of projectile that discharged smoldering or flammable material. Nothing in this section shall apply to any law enforcement officer acting in the course of such officer's duties other than target practice.

I. Section 326 Development on or near Land Containing or Emitting Toxic, Combustible or Flammable Gases or Vapors is hereby added as follows:

Section 326.1. All projects with sources of combustible soil gas are subject to methane soil gas testing, passive or active mitigation, and methane detection and alarm systems. Projects shall be required to conform to the current adopted "Brea Fire Department Combustible Soil-Gas Guideline."

Section 326.2. Additions or modifications to a lot or existing building in any identified methane area that expands the original footprint, shall be required to add methane mitigation requirements per the current adopted "Brea Fire Department Combustible Soil-Gas Guideline."

J. Section 327 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows:

Section 327 327.1 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings and additions to be built or installed in areas containing combustible vegetation shall comply with the following:

K. Section 328 Clearance of Brush or Vegetation Growth from Roadways is hereby added as follows:

Section 328 Clearance of Brush or Vegetation Growth from Roadways.

The fire code official is authorized to require areas within 75 feet (3,048 mm) or greater, if a higher fire hazard is present, on each side of portions of highways, roads, and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.

Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.

L. Section 329 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:

Section 329 Use of Equipment.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as specified in Section 329.1, maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.

Exceptions:

1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition.

M. Section 329.1 Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames is hereby added as follows:

329.1 Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames. During any time of the year within Wildfire Risk Areas, within or immediately adjacent to any forest- or brush-covered land or non-irrigated grass-covered land, no person shall use or operate any welding equipment, cutting torches, tar pots, grinding devices, or other tools or equipment that may produce a spark, fire, or flame that could result in a wildfire without doing the following:

1. First clearing away all flammable material, including snags, from the area around such operation for a distance of 30 feet or other approved method to reduce fire spread into the wildlands. If a 30-foot clearing cannot be achieved, then an alternate method shall be approved by the AHJ prior to work starting.

2. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than forty-six (46) inches and one backpack pump water-type fire extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.

3. Stop work when winds are 8 MPH or greater during periods when relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.

4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediately in case of fire.

N. Section 329.2 Spark arrestors is hereby added as follows:

329.3 Spark arrestors. Spark arrestors shall comply with Section 202, and when affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 327 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.

O. Section 330 Restricted Entry is hereby added as follows:

Section 330 Restricted Entry.

The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry.

Exceptions:

1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and their invitees and guests going to or on their own land.

2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the United States Forest Service.

(Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendment:

A. Section 403.11.2 is hereby revised as follows:

403.11.2 Public safety plan for gatherings. A public safety plan shall be prepared for Large Events or when required by the fire code official. The public safety plan shall be submitted to the fire code official with the application for a special event permit as required by Section 105.5 of this code and consistent with the Brea Fire Department Special Event Staffing Matrix. The safety plan shall address and include (but is not limited) to the following items:

1. Emergency vehicle ingress and egress.

2. Fire protection.

3. Emergency egress or escape routes.

4. On-site emergency medical services and law enforcement.

5. Public assembly areas.

6. The directing of both attendees and vehicles, including the parking of vehicles.

7. Vendor and food concession distribution.

8. The need for the presence of law enforcement

9. The need for fire and emergency medical services personnel.

10. The need for a weather monitoring person.

(Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

A. Section 503 Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

1. Section 503.1 Where required is hereby amended as follows:

503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and Appendix D, as amended.

2. Section 503.2.1 Dimensions is hereby amended as follows:

503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6,096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4,115 mm). Fire apparatus access roads in the Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall have an unobstructed width of 24 feet (2 unobstructed 12-foot feet travel lanes).

3. Section 503.2.3 Surface is hereby amended as follows:

503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed, and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus (75,000 lbs. load/25,000 point load) and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. Alternative driving surfaces shall be designed by a registered civil engineer and shall be subject to approval by the Brea Fire Department.

4. Section 503.2.4 Turning radius is hereby amended as follows:

503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the fire code official. Width of 20 feet fire access road turns and corners shall be designed with a minimum inner radius of 17 feet and an outer radius of 38 feet.

Width of 24 feet fire access road turns and corners shall be designed with a minimum inner radius of 17 feet and an outer radius of 45 feet.

Radius must be concentric.

5. Section 503.7 Apparatus access to fire hazard severity zones is hereby added as follows:

503.7 Apparatus access to fire hazard severity zones. A minimum of two separate public access and exit roads are required in developments within a Fire Hazard Severity Zone or as approved by the fire code official.

B. Section 505.1 Address identification is hereby amended as follows:

505.1 Address 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. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch for single-family residences.

All multi-family, multi-retail and multi-commercial occupancies shall have a minimum of 6-inch-high numbers, with a minimum one and one-half inch (1 1/2") stroke.

All light and heavy industrial occupancies shall have a minimum of ten (10) inch high numbers, with a minimum one and one-half inch (1 1/2") stroke. All complexes that are three (3) stories or greater in height and/or have two (2) or more building units shall have a minimum of ten (10) inch high numbers, with a one and one-half inch (1 1/2") stroke.

All multi-family, multi-retail and multi-industrial occupancies shall identify individual units with numbers a minimum of six (6) inches, affixed to the unit front door entrance or frame. All buildings with a rear door access shall identify that unit with the proper numbers affixed to the door or frame.

All buildings with two (2) or more units shall identify utility meters according to the unit being serviced.

C. Section 506.1 Where required is hereby amended as follows:

506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for emergency or non-emergency purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.

D. Section 507.5.7 Private hydrants is hereby added as follows:

507.5.7 Private hydrants. Private hydrants shall be painted OSHA safety red.

E. Section 510.1 Emergency responder communication enhancement systems in new buildings is hereby amended as follows:

510.1 Emergency responder communication coverage in new buildings. All new buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems. The emergency responder communication coverage shall comply with the Brea Fire Department guidance document:

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

Exceptions:

F. Sections 510.4 and 510.5 are deleted.

(Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

A. Section 903.2 Where required is hereby amended as follows:

903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided in the following locations:

1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21, an automatic fire-extinguishing system shall also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area, as defined in Section 202, exceeds 5,000 square feet as defined in Section 202, or more than two stories in height, regardless of fire areas or allowable area.

2. New buildings in the VHFHSZ and HFHSZ: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all new structures in the VHFHSZ and HFHSZ.

3. Existing buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an addition occurs and when one of the following conditions exists:

a. When the addition is 50% or more of the existing building area and the resulting building area, as defined in Section 202, exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2); or

b. When the addition exceeds 2,000 square feet (185.81 m2) and the resulting building area, as defined in Section 202, exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2); or

c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire areas or allowable area.

Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies. Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8(2).

B. Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby amended 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 as follows:

1. New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings.

2. Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exist:

a. When an addition is 50% or more of the existing building area, as defined in Section 202, or greater than 1,000 square feet (92.903 m2) within a two-year period; or

b. An addition when the existing building is already provided with automatic sprinklers; or

c. When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.

3. Existing buildings in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:

a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, as defined in Section 202, or greater than 1,000 square feet (92.903 m2) within a two-year period; or

b. An addition when the existing building is already provided with automatic sprinklers; or

c. When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.

(Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

A. Adopt only those sections and subsections below:

1101.1, 1101.3, 1103.2, 1103.3-1103.3.3, 1103.7, 1103.7.3.1, 1103.7.8-1103.7.8.2, 1103.7.9-1103.7.9.10, 1103.8-1103.8.5.3, 1103.9-1103.9.1, 1107, 1113, 1114, 1115, and 1116.

B. Section 1103.2 Emergency responder communications enhancements in existing buildings is hereby amended as follows:

1103.2 Emergency responder communications enhancements in existing buildings. 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:

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:

4. 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:

(Ord. 1265, 9/16/2025)

A. Section 5609.2 is hereby added as follows:

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.

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:

TABLE B105.2 REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

(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)