Chapter 3 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 302.1 in Chapter 3 is hereby amended to add the following:

PUBLIC STORAGE FACILITY UNWARRANTED ALARM

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

304.1.3 Vegetation. All weeds, grasses, mulch, vines, or other vegetation capable of being ignited and endangering property shall be cut down, thinned, or removed by the property owner or occupant. Vegetation clearance requirements shall conform with Chapter 3.

Section 324 is hereby added to Chapter 3 and shall read as follows:

Section 324 Public Storage Facilities.

Section 324.1 General. Public Storage Facilities shall comply with the provisions of this section.

Section 324.2 Location on Property and Fire Resistance of Exterior. All public storage facilities shall meet the minimum requirements for setback from property lines or fire resistive construction as set forth in Table 601 of the Building Code for Group S, Division 1 occupancies.

Section 324.3 Fire Apparatus Access. All public storage facilities shall have fire apparatus access roads provided in accordance with Section 503.

Section 324.4 Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Hazardous Materials. The storage of hazardous materials or flammable or combustible liquids in public storage facilities is prohibited. Such facilities shall post legible and durable sign(s) to indicate the same in a manner and location(s) as specified by the Fire Code Official. This section shall apply to new and existing public storage facilities.

Exception: Only those quantities of flammable and combustible liquids necessary for maintenance of the facility may be stored by the facility management per Chapter 57 of this code.