Chino Municipal Code Ch. 15.32 Fire Code

There is adopted by reference the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, with errata, together with those portions of the 2024 International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1, Sections 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311-311.5, Chapter 4, Chapter 11, Appendix F, I, J, K, N, and P not included in the 2025 California Fire Code, collectively referred to as the "fire code," and with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes prescribed in this chapter, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards, hazardous materials 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; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said fire code on file in the office of the clerk of the City of Chino and of the district are referred to, adopted, and made part hereof.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

The city council hereby finds that the amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code contained in this chapter are reasonable and necessary because of local climactic, geologic and topographical conditions within the Chino Valley Independent Fire District's jurisdiction. This finding is supported and based upon the following express findings, which address each of these conditions and present the local situation which make the amendments necessary:

1. The climate and weather patterns within the city include frequent periods of drought and low humidity adding to the fire danger. Fire season can be year-round in this region.

2. During the summer months, the dry winds and existing vegetation mix to create a hazardous fuel condition which has resulted in large loss vegetation and structure fires. Summer temperatures exceeding one hundred degrees, and severe "Santa Ana" winds frequently occur and can move a fire quickly throughout areas of the city. Multiple shifting wind patterns throughout the canyon areas add to the difficulty in suppressing fires.

3. Because of weather patterns, the city has experienced a need for water conservation. Due to the storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall (drought conditions), future water allocation is not fully dependable. While sound management of the water resources is possible, demands and possible critical depletions on an already stressed water supply can most assuredly be predicted.

4. Major roadways, highways, freeways and flood control channels located throughout the city create barriers and slow response times. Other unique factors which create barriers and slow response times are the multiple canyons located within the city and the large California Institute for Men property.

5. The topography is also very steep in large areas of the city affecting the rate of fire spread and response times.

6. Due to the sloping in the regional valley where the city is located, as well as the present street and storm drain design, heavy rainfall causes roadway flooding and landslides, which at times may make an access route impassable.

7. The city has within its boundaries active seismic hazards. Seismic activity within the City occurs yearly and a fire potential exists with these active faults. Existing structures and planned new development are at serious risk from an earthquake. This risk includes fire, collapse and the disruption of water supply for firefighting purposes. Areas can also become isolated as a result of bridge, overpass and road damage and debris.

8. Structures in close proximity to each other pose an exposure problem which may cause a fire to spread from one structure to another as well as to the wildland area.

9. For practical and cost reasons, many new structures are built of wood construction. The potential for a conflagration exists due to the design and density of current structures.

10. Electrical supply and telephone communication failures occur due to high winds as well as other reasons. Water supply pumps and early notification cannot always be counted on.

11. Narrow and winding streets with little circulation and streets designed as storm drains impede emergency vehicle access and evacuation routes.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

A. The term "jurisdiction" as used in the 2025 California Fire Code, shall mean the territory within the Chino Valley Independent Fire District.

B. The term "fire department" and "District" as used in the 2025 California Fire Code shall mean the Chino Valley Independent Fire District.

C. The term "Board of Directors" or "Board" as used in the 2025 California Fire Code shall mean the governing body of the Chino Valley Independent Fire District. The "governing body" shall mean the Board of Directors of the Chino Valley Independent Fire District.

D. The term "Chief" as used in the 2025 California Fire Code shall mean the Fire Chief of the Chino Valley Independent Fire District.

E. The term "fire code official" and or "code official" as used in the 2025 California Fire Code shall mean the Fire Marshal and or Deputy or employee charged with the enforcement of this code with Chino Valley Independent Fire District.

F. The term "fire prevention" as used in the 2025 California Fire Code shall mean the Division, Department or Office of Community Risk Reduction of Chino Valley Independent Fire District.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

A. Reasonable fees, not to exceed actual costs, may be collected by the fire code official for fire protection planning and services included in the Fire Code and in this Ordinance.

B. Fire suppression, investigation, rescue, and emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009, 13009.1, and 13009.6. Any person who negligently or intentionally, or in violation of law, causes an emergency response, including but not limited to a traffic accident or spill of toxic or flammable liquids or chemicals, is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs set out in Government Code Section 53150 et seq. Any expense incurred by the district for securing such an emergency situation shall constitute a public debt of such person and shall be collectible by the district in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 101.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Chino, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 102.7 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

102.7.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the fire code official shall determine which provision meets the general intent of this code.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 102.7.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

102.7.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the provisions of this code, as applicable, shall be reviewed along with the referenced codes and standards. After said review, the fire code official shall determine which provisions meet the general intent of this code.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 104.10 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

104.10 Fire Investigations. The District shall have the authority to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition, including but not limited to the unauthorized release of hazardous materials. If it appears to the investigation unit that such fire, explosion or other hazardous condition is of suspicious origin, they are authorized to take immediate charge of all physical evidence relating to the cause of the incident and are authorized to pursue the investigation to its conclusion. Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall not be made part of the public record, except as directed by a court of law.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.5.59 is amended to the California Fire Code and shall read as follows:

105.5.59 Additional permits. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.5 and Section 105.6, the following permits shall be obtained from the fire code official prior to engaging in the following activities, operations, practices or functions:

1. Production facilities. To change use or occupancy, or allow the attendance of live audience, or for wrap parties.

2. Filming and special effects. To use pyrotechnic special effects, open flame, use of flammable or combustible liquids and gases, welding and the parking of motor vehicles in any building or location used for the purpose of motion picture, television and commercial production or for any film permit application as required from the cities served by the District.

3. Live audiences. To install seating arrangements for live audiences for the purpose of film, other events or entertainment, where approved seating will increase the occupant load at the premise, building or production location. See Chapter 48.

4. Fixed Extinguishing Systems. An operational permit is required for a fixed extinguishing system for a Type I Hood, excluding mobile food trucks

5. General use permit. A general use permit for any activity or operation not specifically addressed in this Chapter, which in the judgement of the fire code official, is possible or likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or property. A general use permit may include the temporary use of a facility for business or operations or for helicopter operations.

6. Special event. A special event permit is required when in the judgement of the fire code official the event is possible or likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or property.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.6.15.1 is added to the California Fire Code and shall read as follows:

105.6.15.1 Fixed Extinguishing Systems. An operational permit is required for a fixed extinguishing system for a Type I Hood.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.6.26 of the California Fire Code is added to read as follows:

105.6.26 Additional construction permits. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.6, the following construction permits shall be obtained from the fire code official:

1. Construction. A new construction or tenant improvement permit is required to be obtained in order to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, or change the occupancy or use of a building or structure or premise or to cause any new such work to be done.

2. Special equipment. A construction permit shall be obtained for the installation or modification of special equipment needed or required for the operations outlined in this code, such special equipment includes but is not limited to pick-modules and dust collection systems.

3. Generator. A construction permit is required for the installation of a generator as regulated by this code. Exception: A permit is not required for the installation or use of a portable generator.

4. Fuel modification. To install or alter landscaping related to designated or required fuel modification areas in designated fire hazard severity zones.

5. Plan checks and field inspections when required by the fire code official and not otherwise addressed in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II Scope and Administration, Part 2 Administration and Enforcement, Section 108.5, shall be changed to read as follows:

108.5 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or demolition of work done in connection to or concurrently with the work or activity authorized by a permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees or penalties that are prescribed by law or adopted in the jurisdiction's fee schedule.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II Scope and Administration, Part 2 Administration and Enforcement, Section 108.7 shall be added to read as follows:

107.7 8.7 False alarms or nuisance alarms. The fire code official is authorized to assess a service charge, as set forth by resolution, against the person owning or responsible for an alarm system when a fire department response occurs as a result of the third false alarm or nuisance alarm at the same address or location within any twelve-month period, and for each subsequent false alarm or nuisance alarm thereafter, or against any person who intentionally, or in violation of the law reports, or causes to be reported, a false alarm or nuisance alarm to any department of the district.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 112.1 of the California Fire Code is 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 selected by the Fire Chief. Those selected shall hold office as its pleasure. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall not have a vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adhere to the rules of procedure for conducting business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 112.5 is added to the California Fire Code and shall read as follows:

112.5 Appeals procedure. The applicant may file an appeal with the Fire District's Clerk of the Board within thirty days of a final order, decision or determination made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code. Upon receipt of an appeal, the Clerk of the Board shall fix the time and place of the hearing, which shall be at a District meeting facility not more than sixty days after the date of the appeal. The Clerk of the Board shall give written notice of the time and place of the hearing to the initiating party, the Fire Chief, the fire code official and the Appeals Board. The Appeals Board shall keep a record of the proceedings of each hearing. The Appeals Board shall issue written findings and a decision within fifteen days of the conclusion of the hearing which shall be mailed to the parties' first class mail, postage prepaid, at such address as they have provided.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 112.6 is added to the California Fire Code and shall read as follows:

112.6 Fees. The fire code official and staff shall act as staff to the Appeals Board and for that purpose may determine and set fees to charge the appellant to cover the cost of preparation of the record for appeal.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 113.4 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall fail to obtain approval by the fire code official for the commencement of construction, alteration, or repair or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. The fire code official with the concurrence of the chief and the District Attorney, is authorized to use administrative citations and fines as allowed by an ordinance of the District in place of the violation penalties contained in this section. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

In addition to, or in place of, the foregoing penalties, administrative penalties pursuant to the District's Administrative Citation Ordinance may be imposed in connection with any violation of this code or any District Ordinance. Any person violating or who has violated any section of this code or District Ordinance may be issued an administrative citation in accordance with the Administrative Citation Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 1, Division II, Section 114.4 of the California Fire Code is amended to read 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 subject to violation penalties as specified in Section 110.4. Each day that the work continues in violation of a stop work order shall be deemed a separate offense.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 304.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

304.1 Waste accumulation prohibited. Combustible waste material, as outlined in Section 304.1.1 and 304.1.2, creating a fire hazard shall not be allowed to accumulate in buildings or structures or upon premises. In the event that abatement is not performed as required by a Notice of Violation or Notice to Destroy Weeds, the Fire District may seek approval from its governing body to abate said fire hazard and place a lien upon the property in which such conditions exist.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 304.1.3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

304.1.3 Vegetation. Cut and uncut weeds, grass, tumbleweeds, vines, trees, or other vegetation that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Parcels five acres or less in size shall be completely cleared of all combustible vegetation deemed hazardous by the fire official. Parcels greater than five acres shall provide a minimum one hundred feet of clearance around the perimeter of the parcel and additional clearance as required by the fire code official.

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

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Sections 304.1.3.1 through 304.1.3.2.3.4 are added to the California Fire Code and shall read as follows:

304.1.3.1 Clearance of brush or vegetative growth from roadways. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided with a minimum of twenty feet clearance and driveways shall be provided with a minimum of ten feet of clearance.

304.1.3.2 Clearance of brush and vegetative growth from electrical transmission and distribution lines.

304.1.3.2.1 General. Clearance of brush and vegetative growth from electrical transmission and distribution lines shall be in accordance with Section 304.1.3.2.

Exception: Section 304.1.3.2 does not authorize persons not having legal right of entry to enter on or damage the property of others without consent of the owner.

301.1.3.2.2 Support clearance. Persons owning, controlling, operating or maintaining electrical transmission or distribution lines shall provide a combustible free space consisting of a clearing of not less than ten feet (3048 mm) in each direction from the outer circumference of such pole or tower and directly under and adjacent to electrical transmission or distribution lines.

Exception: Lines used exclusively as telephone, telegraph, messenger call, alarm transmission or other lines classed as communications circuits by a public utility.

304.1.3.2.3 Electrical distribution and transmission line clearances.

304.1.3.2.3.1 General. Clearances between vegetation and electrical lines shall be in accordance with this Section.

304.1.3.2.3.2Trimming clearance. Clearances not less than those established by Table 304.1.3.2.3.2 shall be provided. The radial clearances shown below are minimum clearances that shall be established, at time of trimming, between the vegetation and the energized conductors and associated live parts.

TABLE 304.1.3.2.3.2 MINIMUM CLEARANCE BETWEEN VEGETATION AND ELECTRICAL LINES AT THE TRIMMING

Exception: The fire code official is authorized to establish minimum clearances different than those specified by Table 304.1.3.2.3.2 when evidence substantiating such other clearances is submitted to and approved by the fire code official.

304.1.3.2.3.3 Minimum clearance to be maintained. Clearances not less than those established by Table 304.1.3.2.3.3 shall be maintained during such periods of time as designated by the fire code official. The site-specific clearance achieved, at time of pruning, shall vary based on species growth rates, the utility company-specific trim cycle, the potential line sway due to wind, line sag due to electrical loading and ambient temperature and the tree's location in proximity to high voltage lines.

Exception: The fire code official is authorized to establish minimum clearances different than those specified by Table 304.1.2.2.3.3 when evidence substantiating such other clearances is submitted to and approved by the fire code official.

TABLE 304.1.3.2.3.3 MINIMUM CLEARNACES BETWEEN VEGETATION AND ELECTRICAL LINES TO BE MAINTAINED

304.1.3.2.3.4 Electrical power line emergencies. During emergencies, the utility shall perform the required work to the extent necessary to clear the hazard. An emergency can include situations such as trees falling into power lines, or trees in violation of Table 304.1.3.2.3.3.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 305.6 is added to the California Fire Code and shall read as follows:

305.6 Spark arrestor. All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrestor. The spark arrestor shall meet all of the following requirements:

1. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than one-half inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than three-eighths inch.

2. The spark arrestor shall be a visible from the ground and the screen or chimney cap shall be accessible and removable to allow for cleaning of the chimney flue.

3. The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times the net area of the outlet of the chimney.

4. The spark arrestor screen shall have heat or corrosion resistance equivalent to twelve gauge steel wire, nineteen gauge galvanized wire or twenty-four gauge stainless steel.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 3 General Requirements, Section 307.1, 307.1.1, and 307.3 shall be changed to read as follows:

307.1 General. A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning or recreational fires unless conducted and approved in accordance with Sections 307.1.1 through 307.5.

307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Opening burning and recreational fires shall be prohibited when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fire hazardous. This shall include when a red-flag warning or a fire weather watch condition has been issued by the National Weather Service.

307.3 Extinguishment authority. Where open burning, recreational fires, or the use of a portable outdoor fireplace creates or adds to a hazardous situation, or a required permit for open burning has not been obtained, the fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment of said operation or use.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Chapter 3 General Requirements, Section 311.5 shall be changed to read as follows:

311.5 Placards. Any vacant or abandoned buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 111 relating to structural or interior hazards shall be marked with a placard bearing the word "UNSAFE" and a statement of the penalties for noncompliance regarding the matters pertaining to the conditions of the sign and or removal of said sign.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Sections 313.1.2 and 313.1.2.1 are added to the California Fire Code and shall read as follows:

313.1.2 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 arrestor as defined in Section 313.1.2.1 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.

Exception:

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

2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section of all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is not exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition.

313.1.2.1 Spark arrestors.

1. A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service.

2. Spark arrestors affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 313 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.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 503.1.2.1 is added to the California Fire Code and shall read as follows:

503.1.2.1 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 503.1.2.2 is added to the California Fire Code and shall read as follows:

503.1.2.2 Aerial access. Buildings exceeding three stories in height or thirty feet in height shall be provided with aerial fire apparatus access. One or more of the required access routes shall be located not less than fifteen feet (4572 mm) and not greater than thirty feet (9144 mm) from the building. The side of the building on which the aerial access fire apparatus road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 304.1.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than twenty-six feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen feet, six inches (4115 mm).

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 503.2.3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads (78,000 lbs.) of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced by either asphalt or concrete, except when alternate surfaces are approved by the jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 504.5 shall be added to read as follows:

504.5 Door signage. When required by the fire code official, interior and exterior doors shall be provided with permanent signs to facilitate fire department emergency access. Signage shall be approved by the fire code official.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 505.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be a minimum of four inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of one-half inch (12.7 mm) for one- and two-family residential dwellings, and shall be illuminated during hours of darkness. Each character shall be a minimum of eight inches (204 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of one inch (25.5 mm) for buildings other than one- and two-family residential dwellings. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building and/or address identification cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 901.6 shall be amended to read as follows:

901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire protection and life safety systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection and life safety systems and equipment shall be inspected, test and maintained or removed in accordance with Section 901.8. The fire code official is authorized to require periodic inspection, testing and certification of all such systems, equipment and appurtenances. Personnel shall be qualified to perform the inspection, testing, and certification in accordance with Table 901.6.1. In addition to provisions of the applicable test standards, the required certification shall be provided to the Fire District as required by Section 110.3 of the fire code.

Table 901.6.1 shall be amended to read as follows:

Table 901.6.1 Footnotes:

a. Other concerns or individuals may be qualified to test and certify subject to approval of the fire code official.

b. The testing frequencies listed herein are intended as a convenient summary based on the applicable standards. The applicable standards shall always govern if there is any conflict. It is important to note that many standards mandate inspections on more frequent bases than shown herein. It is not the intent to supersede, modify, or reduce the requirements found in the applicable standards.

c. Reports of tests and certifications need not be submitted to the Fire District more frequently than annually, unless specifically requested by the fire code official.

1. State Licensed Fire Protection Contractor (C-16)

2. State Licensed Electrical Contractor (C-10)

3. State Licensed HVAC Contractor (C-20)

4. May be performed by Owner

5. Licensed by the State Fire Marshal

6. 25 or less units, qualified owner may perform test

7. State Licensed General Contractor (A or B); see also footnote (a)

8. State Licensed Electrical Contractor (C-10) and, for systems installed after 1989, holding the U.L. Certificate (or approved equal) for the building fire alarm system

9. State Licensed Plumbing Contractor (C-36)

10. FCC-issued General Radio Operators License (GROL) and certification by an approved school, organization, or the equipment manufacturer

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12.

In addition to the requirements of Section 903.2.1 through 903.2.12, automatic fire sprinklers are required for the construction of any new building(s) 5,000 square feet or more, regardless of the use of fire walls and occupancy type, except for Group U occupancies not required by Section 903.2.18.

In all existing buildings or structures, except one and two-family dwellings, not equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system, when additions cause the structure to exceed five thousand square feet, the following provisions shall apply:

A. When such addition exceeds five thousand square feet, but is less than fifty percent of the original building square footage, the addition shall be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system.

B. When such addition is fifty percent or greater than the original building square footage, the entire structure shall be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 5601.1.3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks is prohibited. If found to be in violation of this requirement, penalties as outlined in Chapter 1, Section 113.4 shall be assessed.

Exceptions:

1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 5604.

2. Manufacture, assembly and testing of fireworks as allowed in Section 5605 and Health and Safety Code Division 11.

3. The use of fireworks for fireworks displays pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in motion pictures, television, theatrical or group entertainment productions as allowed in Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks reprinted in Section 5608 and Health and Safety Code Division 11.

4. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of specific types of Division 1.4G fireworks where allowed by applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, provided that such fireworks and facilities comply with NFPA 1124, CPSC 16 CFR Parts 1500 and 1507, and DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100-185, as applicable for consumer fireworks and Health and Safety Code Division 11.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 5601.2.1 shall be amended to read as follows:

5601.2.1 Residential uses. Persons shall not keep or store, nor shall any permit be issued to keep or store, any explosives at any place of habitation, or within 100 feet thereof. Fireworks shall not be used or possessed in wildland-urban interface areas or areas designated as a fire hazard severity zone. If found to be in violation of this requirement, penalties as outlined in Chapter 1, Section 113.4, shall be assessed.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Section 5601.7 is amended in the California Fire Code and shall read as follows:

5601.7 Seizure. The fire code official is authorized to remove or cause to be removed or disposed of in an approved manner, at the expense of the owner, explosives, explosive materials or fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored, possessed or used in violation of this chapter or of any local ordinances or regulations.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Appendix D, Section D101.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

D101.1 Scope. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with this appendix, Section 503, and all other applicable requirements.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Appendix D, Section D102.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt or concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

Appendix P, Section P103.7 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

P103.7 Fire Protection. Haunted houses and ghost walks shall be provided with fire protection systems, as required by the fire code official.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)

The geographical limits referred to in certain sections of the 2025 California Fire Code are hereby established as follows:

A. Establishment of geographical limits of districts in which storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is to be prohibited.

The limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code in which storage is prohibited are established as commercial and residential areas, except where the fire code official has issued written approval of such storage.

B. Establishment of geographical limits of districts in which storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks is to be prohibited.

The limits referred to in Section 5706.2.4.4 of the 2025 California Fire Code in which storage is prohibited are established as commercial and residential area, except where the fire code official has issued written approval of such storage.

C. Establishment of geographical limits of districts in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is to be prohibited.

The limits referred to in Section 5806.2 of the 2025 California Fire Code in which storage is prohibited are established as commercial and residential areas, except where the fire code official has issued written approval of such storage.

D. Establishment of geographical limits of districts in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is to be restricted.

The limits referred to in Section 6104.2 of the 2025 California Fire Code in which storage is restricted are established as:

Heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of two thousand gallons (7570 L).

All areas, when in the opinion of the fire code official the location of storage would create a hazard to occupants or property owners, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of two thousand gallons.

(Ord. No. 2025-007, § 2, 2025.)