Chico Municipal Code Ch. 16.46 Fire Regulations - Fire Regulation Standards

No person shall transport, store, or use any substance or material; install, possess, or operate any equipment or device; improve, alter, occupy or maintain any premises; or otherwise cause or permit any condition or commit any act which fails to comply with or violates the fire regulation standards adopted by this chapter.

(Ord. 1752 §3 (part), Ord. 2491 §13 (part))

The fire regulation standards now or hereafter adopted by Chapter 16R.42 of Title 16R of this code shall constitute the fire regulation standards of the city.

(Ord. 1752 §3 (part), Ord. 2491 §13 (part))

Except when otherwise specifically provided for therein, the fire regulation standards adopted by this chapter shall not apply to any existing condition if:

A. Such existing condition was legally established prior to the enactment or amendment of such standards;

B. Such existing condition is carried on in accordance with the standards, if any, in effect at the time the existing condition was first established; and

C. Such existing condition has been determined by the fire marshal not to be hazardous to life or property.

(Ord 1752 §3 (part), Ord. 2491 §13 (part))

Where any substance or material is transported, stored or used, any device or equipment is installed, possessed, or operated, or any premises are improved, altered, occupied, or maintained as part of a project which required the preparation of an environmental impact report, such activities shall comply with all mitigation measures which are identified in the environmental impact report and required as a condition of approval of the project in order to avoid or lessen any fire hazards caused by such project.

(Ord. 1752 §3 (part), Ord. 2491 §13 (part))

A. Where there is a conflict between the fire regulation standards adopted by this chapter and the standards in any applicable federal or state law, that standard which provides the most protection for life and property, as determined by the fire marshal, shall govern.

B. Provided that where there is a conflict between the standards adopted by this chapter and the standards in any applicable federal or state law or regulation, and such federal or state law or regulation expressly preempts local standards which apply to or govern the same subject matter, the standards in the federal or state law or regulation shall govern to the exclusion of the standards adopted by this chapter.

(Ord. 1752 §3 (part), Ord. 2491 §13 (part))