Ceres Municipal Code Ch. 08 California Fire Code

This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Ceres Fire Code" and may hereinafter be referred to as "Ceres Fire Code." Chapter, division, part, section, subsection, and appendix numbers used in sections 15.08.010 through 15.08.209 are those of the California Fire Code or codes adopted therein by reference.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 1, 3-23-2020)

That certain document, one copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Ceres being marked and designated as "California Fire Code" hereafter designated as "CFC" part 9 of title 24 California Code of Regulations as published by the International Code Council, 2025 edition, including appendix chapter 4 and appendix B, BB, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N, P and division 1 California Administration and division II Administration but deleting Sections 112.1 through 112.4 and adopting sections 104.1, 303, 305, 306, 307, 308.1.6.3, 309, 311, 321, 403.10.5, 503, 510.3, 805, 806, 807, 1103.2, 1106, and chapter 26 as published by the International Code Council, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation thereof; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said California Fire Code, 2025 edition, on file in the office of the City of Ceres Building Division is hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in this chapter be and is adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Ceres.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 1, 3-23-2020; Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 2, 10-13-2025)

This chapter is to be administered in accordance with section 15.01.040, Administration, unless more specific requirements are given in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 1, 3-23-2020)

Enforcement of Ceres Fire Code shall be in accordance with section 15.02.020, California Building Code Administration, unless more specific requirements are provided in this Municipal Code.

Section 103.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 103.1 The MODESTO FIRE DEPARTMENT official in charge shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implantation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

Section 103.3 of the CFC is hereby adopted in reference and added to read as follows:

Section 103.3 The Fire Chief, Division Chiefs, Fire Marshal, and members of the Fire Department conducting Prevention Bureau and/or Fire Investigation unit duties shall have the powers of a Police Officer in performing their duties under this Code.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 3, 10-13-2025)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2025-1092, §§ 3—38, adopted October 13, 2025, has been treated as repealing former §§ 15.08.040—15.08.290, and adding new §§ 15.08.040—15.08.390. Former §§ 15.08.040—15.08.290 derived from Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 1, adopted March 23, 2020.

Section 105.5.18(3) of the CFC is amended as follows:

To store, handle or use Class II, Class III-A and Class III-B liquids in excess of twenty-five (25) gallons in a building or in excess of fifty-five (55) gallons outside a building.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 4, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 105.2 Application of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 105.2 Application for a permit required by this Code shall be made to the fire code official in such form and detail as prescribed by the fire code official. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by such plans prescribed by the fire code official and applicable fees established by resolution by the Ceres City Council.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 5, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 105.5.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 105.5.2 Compressed Gases.

An operational permit is required for the storage, use, or handling at normal temperatures and pressures of compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.5.22, and to install any piped distribution system for compressed gases, or to install a non-flammable medical gas manifold system. When the compressed gases in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 105.5.22, a permit is required to install, repair, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close or substantially modify a compressed gas system.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 6, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 105.5.11 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 105.5.11 Cryogenic Fluids.

An operational permit is required to produce, store, transport onsite, use, handle or dispense cryogenic fluids in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.5.11. A construction permit is required to install a cryogenic vessel or piping system for the storage or distribution of cryogens. See also Chapter 55.

Exception: Permits are not required where federal or state regulations apply and for fuel systems of a vehicle.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 7, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 105.6.16 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to add the following:

Paragraph 12. To store, handle or use class III-B liquids with a flashpoint of less than 500 degrees F., in excess of 110 gallons.

Paragraph 13. To install, alter, remove, test, abandon, place temporarily out of service or otherwise dispose of any flammable or combustible liquid tank.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 8, 10-13-2025)

Section 105.6.25 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 105.6.25 Lumber Yards and Woodworking Plants. An operational permit is required to operate any woodworking plant. See Chapter 28.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 9, 10-13-2025)

Section 113.4 of the 2025 California Fire Code, division II Administration is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 113.4 Violations Penalties.

People who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Chief, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by fine of not more one hundred thirty dollars ($130.00) for the first conviction, a fine not exceeding seven hundred dollars ($700.00) dollars for a second conviction within a one year period, and a fine of one thousand three hundred dollars ($1,300) for a third conviction within a one year period. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 10, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 312.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 312.2. Posts.

Guard posts or other approved means shall be provided to protect storage tanks and connected piping, valves and fittings; dispensing areas; and use areas subject to vehicular damage. When guard posts are installed, the posts shall be:

1. Constructed of steel not less than six (6) inches in diameter and concrete filled,

2. Spaced not more than three (3) feet between posts on center,

3. Set not less than three (3) feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than a fifteen (15) inch diameter,

4. Set with the top of the posts not less than three (3) feet above ground, and

5. Located not less than five (5) feet from the tank.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 11, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 503.2.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding:

All weather shall be concrete or asphalt only.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 12, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 507.5 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with section 507.5.1 through 507.5.6 and Appendix C or by an approved method. Fire hydrants shall be located on the supply side of the fire suppression system check valve and accessible from the apparatus roads in compliance with Section 503.1 and Appendix D. Fire hydrants shall not be on the fire pump supply system unless supplied municipal pressures are in adequate for fire flow requirements. The fire code official may require a looped underground fire service for large projects when deemed necessary.

Section 507.5.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Where required. When a portion of the facility or building here after constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet from 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.

Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3, the distance requirement shall be not more than 500 feet.

Section 507.5.1.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Hydrants for Standpipe systems. Buildings equipped with a standpipe system installed in accordance with section 903 shall have a fire hydrant within 75 feet of the fire department connection.

Exception: DELETED

Section 507.5.1.2 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Spacing. Fire hydrants shall be spaced nominally every 500 linear feet in residential areas and 300 linear feet in commercial or industrial areas and shall comply with city building standards. Divided streets shall have hydrants on both sides of the street and shall, where applicable, be installed in alternative or staggered positions so that hydrants will not be directly opposite from each other.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 13, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 912.8 of the 2025 California Fire Code is amended by adding:

A fire hydrant shall be located within 75' of all required fire department connections (FDC). Fire department connections and hydrants shall be installed to prevent the FDC from pressurizing any hydrants

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 14, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 1106.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Pallet Storage, Manufacturing and/or Recycling Facilities shall be maintained in accordance with Section 2810 of the California Fire Code.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 15, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 605.7 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to the following:

Incinerators. The use of incinerators is prohibited inside the city.

EXCEPTION: Incinerators used by state licensed facilities for the cremation of human or pet remains.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 16, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 4103.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Portable unvented fuel-fired heating equipment which produces carbon monoxide (CO) shall be prohibited in any occupancy or building.

Exception: Buildings or structures under construction as outlined in chapter 33 of the 2025 California Fire Code.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 17, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 307.1-307.5 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:

307.1 No person shall kindle, conduct, or maintain any burning of grass, weeds, agricultural trimmings, or other combustibles or authorize any such fire to be kindled, conducted, or maintained without a permit as required by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District and compliance with all safeguards pursuant thereto. Any such permitted burning shall be restricted to agricultural purposes and confined to areas in the city limits in which agricultural uses are lawful or as regulated or prohibited by other municipal codes.

307.4.1 Deleted

307.4.2 Shall be prohibited except for religious ceremonies and shall comply with other regulation or prohibitions of other city municipal codes or uses. Permit required.

307.4.3 Add shall comply with other regulation or prohibitions of other city municipal codes or uses.

307.5 Open burning or use of portable outdoor fireplaces as used at one and two-family dwellings shall be constantly attended until the fire extinguished. Not fewer than one portable fire extinguisher complying with section 906 with a 4A minimum rating and a water hose, water truck or medium of dirt/sand shall be immediately available.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 18, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 603.4.1 of the CFC is amended by adding:

The main electrical service to any commercial building must be accessible for emergency shut-off from the outside of the building. This may be accomplished by providing a (one) main disconnect or a shunt trip device. If a generator system activates automatically when the shunt trip or main disconnect is shut down, a control to stop the generator must be located with the main disconnect or shunt trip. Photovoltaic (PV) power disconnects shall be located with the main electrical disconnect. Shunt trips or main disconnects, PV and generator controls shall be identified by signs approved by the Fire Chief. All disconnects shall not be separated by obstruction or fences. Exception: Electrical control room with a marked door that is accessible from the outside of the building.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 19, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 905.3.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Occupancies three or more stories in height shall be provided with a Class 1 standpipe system approved by the Fire Chief. (Except Group R-3 and R-3.1)

Garden type apartment complexes may be required to install Class 1 standpipe systems approved by the Fire Chief.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 20, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 903.7 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

1. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system is required in all new buildings and structures constructed on or after the effective date of this ordinance, notwithstanding the use and occupancy thereof, when any fire area, as defined in the California Fire Code exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.

a. Fire area calculations shall include all floors, mezzanine, basements and any attached projections greater than four (4) feet.

b. Structures which are within six (6') feet of each other as measured from the outside walls, or any projection therefrom, or are attached by a breezeway or a covered walkway, the measured floor area of each shall be aggregated.

c. Buildings three (3) stories or more, irrespective of height; including basements, cellars and or mezzanines.

d. Any Group A occupancy as defined in the California Building Code or modified for Group A use.

e. CFC 901.4.4 may not be exercised to add fire walls to avoid the installation of fire sprinklers in new buildings or to existing buildings during remodel/ addition.

2. Condominium /apartment buildings up to 4 stories may be approved with NFPA 13R fire sprinkler systems with full attic protection. Attic protection shall consist of quick-response sprinklers spaced throughout the attic in accordance with NFPA 13. Attic hydraulic calculations shall be based on flowing a minimum four sprinklers. Piping in the attic shall be listed steel piping. Listed CPVC piping may be utilized under attic insulation with special application sprinklers installed in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer's guidelines.

3. The sprinklers are to have interior warning devices approved by the Fire Chief.

4. Existing buildings and structures shall have approved automatic fire sprinklers installed when any of the following exist:

a. When doing a remodel or addition the value of additions, alterations or repairs that exceed fifty (50) percent of the current county assessed valuation for improvements only in the existing building or structure that exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.

b. The remodel or addition cause the building to exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet as outlined in this code above.

5. Nothing in this subsection is intended to provide a lesser degree of protection than that required in the presently adopted version of the California Building Code or provide for a waiver of its provisions unless such provision of this subsection provides for sprinkler protection in an area or areas not required in the building.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 21, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 309 of the CFC is amended by adding Section 309.5.1 to read:

Forklifts. All LPG or natural gas driven equipment which operate inside shall have a minimum 1A:10BC fire extinguisher mounted to the equipment and shall comply with Section 906

Section 3504.2.6 of the CFC is amended to read as follows:

Not less than one portable fire extinguisher complying with section 906 and with a minimum 2-A:20BC rating shall be provided with ready access within 30 feet of the location where the hot works is being performed and without climbing stairs.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 22, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 304.1.3 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:

Vegetation abatement shall comply with the city municipal codes. The city may recover from the property owner those costs associated with the suppression costs incurred in fighting a fire and for providing rescue or emergency medical services should a fire occur on said property after the owner has been notified to abate such public nuisance and has failed to do so.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 23, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 5003.3.1.5 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 5003.3.1.5. Responsibility for Cleanup.

The person, firm or corporation responsible for an unauthorized discharge shall initiate and complete all actions necessary to remedy the effects of such unauthorized discharge, whether sudden or gradual, at no cost to the jurisdiction. When deemed necessary by the Fire Chief, cleanup can be initiated by the Fire Department or by an authorized individual or firm. Costs associated with such cleanup shall be borne by the owner, operator or other person responsible for the unauthorized discharge. The remedy provided by this section shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law.

For purposes of this section, costs incurred by the City shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the following: actual labor costs of City personnel, including worker's compensation benefits, fringe benefits, administrative overhead; cost of equipment operation; cost of materials obtained directly by the City; and cost of any contract labor and materials. The authority to recover costs under this section shall not include actual fire suppression services that are normally or usually provided by the Fire Department.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 24, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 5601.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 5601.1. Scope.

The provisions of this chapter shall govern the possession, storage, handling, sale and use of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks, rockets, emergency signaling devices, and small arms ammunition. The manufacturing of fireworks is prohibited in the City of Ceres. The term "Fireworks" shall be as defined by the Health and Safety Code section 12511.

Section 5605.1.1 of the CFC shall be amended to read:

Manufacturing. Explosive materials and fireworks shall not be manufactured within the city limits of Ceres.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 25, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 5608.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 5608.2 Fireworks Display.

Section 5608.2.1 Permit.

Every permit application for approval to conduct a public display of fireworks shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee as established by resolution of the City Council from time to time.

Section 5608.2.2 Approval.

The Fire Chief may grant the permit as applied for, or with conditions thereto, unless he/she finds that to do so would be contrary to the public health, safety, or welfare. The decision of the Fire Chief shall be in writing and shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the applicant.

Section 5608.2.3 Appeal Process.

The decision of the Fire Chief, in acting on an application for permission to conduct a public display in accordance with the provisions of this section may be appealed to the City Manager. Notice of an appeal of the Fire Chief's decision shall be filed by the applicant, with the City Clerk, within ten (10) days after the date of the decision. Upon failure to file such notice within the ten-day period, the action of the Fire Chief shall be final and conclusive. The applicant may appeal the decision of the City Manager to the City Council by filing a notice of appeal to the City Clerk within ten (10) days after the date of the City Manager decision. Upon failure to file such notice within the ten-day period, the action of the City Manager, or his/her designee, shall be final and conclusive.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 26, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 5608.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 5608.3 Storage of Safe and Sane Fireworks.

A. The storage of fireworks within the City of Ceres is limited to State of California Fire Marshal approved and labeled "Safe and Sane" fireworks by wholesalers licensed by the State of California and retailers.

B. Wholesalers may store safe and sane fireworks within the City of Ceres solely during the period of June 1 through July 31 of each year. Storage facilities shall comply with NFPA 1124 adopted 2006 or as approved by the Fire Chief. An operational permit as outlined in CFC 105.5.16 is required before storage will be authorized.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 27, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 504.1 of the CFC is amended by adding:

For commercial projects the clear walkway shall have the minimum following: 32-inch gate in fences and a 36-inch clear path. The clear path may be grass, soil or solid surface.

Section 506.3 of the CFC is amended by adding:

All commercial projects (new, remodel, addition and change of occupancy, or occupancy inspection) in the City may be required to provide a Knox Box (key box). A Knox Box capable of containing Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) sheets and Hazardous Materials plans will be required at commercial sites with significant amounts of hazardous materials. The Fire Chief may require additional Knox Boxes and padlocks to large buildings or projects.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 28, 10-13-2025)

Note— See editor's note, § 15.08.040.

Section 505.1 of the CFC is amended by adding:

Residential numbers shall be illuminated from dusk to dawn.

Section 505.1 of the CFC is amended by adding 505.1.1:

New commercial buildings, commercial buildings undergoing occupancy change and commercial buildings undergoing renovation shall have a minimum of 6 inch Arabic numerals or alphabet letters indicating the building's street address. The numerals and letters are to have a 3/4 inch stroke and contrast with their background. The address shall be internally or externally illuminated from dusk until dawn. The address shall face the street or road fronting the property. Buildings which set back from the road or street over 100 feet may be required to have larger numerals/letters as required by the Fire Chief. Rear addresses may be required due to property configuration.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 29, 10-13-2025)

Section 907.1.6 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:

a. All new fire alarm/monitoring systems shall be UL certified for which permits are required, on or after 1/1/2020.

b. Any existing fire alarm system in a commercial occupancy wherein the fire alarm control panel and alarm system components require replacement, shall be considered newly installed for the purposes of this section and shall require the system to be UL certified on or after 1/1/2026.

c. When UL certification is required by this code, it shall be maintained for commercial fire alarm/monitoring systems throughout the life of the alarmed/monitored building.

d. Central Station Service in accordance with NFPA 72 is required on all fire alarm/monitoring systems, existing or new.

Exception. Supervisory service is not required for:

Automatic sprinkler systems in one and two-family dwellings.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 30, 10-13-2025)

Section 2402 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding:

2402.2 Spray booth is a listed mechanically ventilated appliance of varying dimensions and construction provided to enclose or accommodate a spraying operation and to confine and limit the escape of spray vapor and residue and to exhaust it safely.

Section 2401.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding:

6. Flammable spraying, combustible spraying, bedliner spraying and powder coating operations shall be conducted in a listed spray booth. Existing operations to be upgraded at change of occupancy

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 31, 10-13-2025)

Section 907.1.6 of the CFC is hereby added to read as follows:

It shall be unlawful for a person to give, signal or transmit a false fire alarm. The City Council may adopt by resolution reasonable fees to recover the costs associated with responses to buildings or similar structures that have excessive false fire alarms. Excessive false alarms shall be defined as more than three (3) false alarms in twelve (12) consecutive months.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 32, 10-13-2025)

Section 5001.2 of the CFC, the definition of "Hazardous Materials," is hereby to read as follows:

Definition: Hazardous materials are those chemicals or substances which are physical hazards or health hazards as defined and classified in Chapter 50, or as defined in the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95, commencing with Section 25500, whether the materials are in useable or waste condition.

NFPA 704 placards shall be required on all commercial buildings/structures with hazardous materials as required by the Fire Chief.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 33, 10-13-2025)

Section 5504.3.1.1.3 of the 2025 California Fire Code is adopted by reference, in addition to the following:

Location. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law (table 5504.3.1.1). All R-1, R-2 and R-3 zoning designations as identified in the municipal code.

Section 5704.2.9.5 of the CFC is amended by adding the following:

The storage of Class I, II, and III A/B flammable and combustible liquids in aboveground tanks inside of buildings shall be in an approved double walled/protected tank. The tank shall be approved by the Fire Chief and installed per the CFC/NFPA.

Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the CFC is amended by adding the following:

The storage of Class I, II and III A/B flammable and combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside a building is prohibited. Exception: Protected/ double walled aboveground tanks shall be approved by the Fire Chief. Aboveground tanks shall be installed per the CFC/NFPA.

Section 5705.3.3 of the CFC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Heating, lighting or cooking appliances which utilize Class I, II or III liquids shall not be operated within a building or structure within the city limits.

Section 5706.5.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Tank Vehicles delivering to or receiving from flammable and combustible liquid tanks shall stand entirely on private property. Dispensing into any Tank Truck cargo tank with service station dispensing facilities is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 34, 10-13-2025)

Section 5706.5 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby adopted by reference, in addition to the following:

Bulk Transfer and Process Transfer Operations. Bulk transfer and process transfer operations shall be in approved locations. Tank cars shall be unloaded only on private sidings or railroad siding facilities equipped for transferring flammable or combustible liquids. Tank vehicle and tank car transfer facilities shall be separated from buildings, aboveground tanks, combustible materials, property lines, streets, alleys or public ways by a distance of twenty (25) feet (7620 mm) for Class I liquids and fifteen (15) feet (4572 mm) for Class II and III liquids measured from the nearest position of any loading or unloading valve.

Tank vehicles and tank cars shall be unloaded as soon as possible after arrival at point of delivery and shall not be used as storage tanks. Unless otherwise approved, a tank car shall not be allowed to remain on a siding at the point of delivery for more than twenty-four (24) hours while connected for transfer operations.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 35, 10-13-2025)

Section 6101.2 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.6 and 105.7.

EXCEPTION:

1. Containers not exceeding a five (5) gallon water capacity, used for "barbecue" cooking, when used and stored outside of buildings.

2. Approved containers not exceeding 16.4 ounces when displayed for sale in mercantile occupancies.

3. Factory-installed containers for recreational vehicles not exceeding ten-gallon water capacity.

4. Factory-installed tanks that are permanently attached to recreational vehicles.

Distributors shall not fill an LP-gas container for which a permit is required unless the Fire Code Official has issued a permit for installation for that location.

Section 6103.1.1 of the California Fire Code is herby added to read as follows:

Prohibited. LP-gas installations pertinent to systems are not permitted in any residential (R) zones regardless of water capacity.

Section 6104.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed 2,000 gallon water capacity.

The storage of liquefied petroleum gases is restricted to those areas of the City zoned Commercial-Industrial zone; M-1 and M-2 Industrial zones and in addition thereto to properties used as Automotive Service Stations located in the areas of the City zoned for commercial use.

Whenever the Fire Chief, in his discretion, determines the storage of liquefied petroleum gases is necessary in other areas, the aggregate capacity of any such installation shall not exceed 2,000 gallon water capacity, except that in particular installations this capacity limit may be altered at the discretion of the Fire Chief, after consideration of special features such as topographical condition, nature of occupancy and proximity of buildings, capacity of proposed tanks, degree of private fire protection to be provided and facilities of the local Fire Department. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall conform to the provisions of the local zoning ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 36, 10-13-2025)

Appendix D Section D101.1 is amended by adding:

Appendix D shall only be enforced on private roadways, property and streets not public roadways.

Appendix D Section D103.5(1) of the CFC is amended by adding: Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate width shall not be less than 15 feet.

Appendix D Section D103.5(6) of the CFC is amended by adding: Manual opening access gates may not be locked with a chain and padlock unless a Knox padlock is installed in the chain. Dual keyed access for the Police Department shall be required.

Appendix D Section D103.5(5) of the CFC is amended by adding: Electric gates shall be operable by means of a Knox key switch accessible by both police and fire. Electric gates at housing complexes, gated communities or rental storage facilities shall also be dual equipped with Opticom strobe light system or as required by the Fire Chief. All gates shall automatically open upon power failure.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 37, 10-13-2025)

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5, the City of Ceres hereby expressly finds that all of the changes and modifications to the 2025 California Building Standard Code made by this title and which are not merely administrative changes, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical condition within the City of Ceres as more particularly described in the table set forth below.

(Ord. No. 2025-1092, § 38, 10-13-2025)