El Cerrito Municipal Code Ch. 16.26 California Fire Code

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, adopted Oct. 21, 2025, repealed the former Ch. 16.26 §§ 16.26.010—16.26.350 and enacted a new Ch. 16.26 as set out herein. The former Ch. 16.26 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2022-03, Div. X Adopted Nov. 1, 2022.

It is hereby adopted by the city council of the city of El Cerrito for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire and explosion, that certain codes and standards known as the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR), Part 9 (California Fire Code), and by reference the 2018 International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC), (including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, and G) save and except such portions as are deleted, modified or amended by this chapter, of which not less than one copy each have been and are now filed in the office of the Fire Chief and the Building Official of the City of El Cerrito and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of El Cerrito.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 1.1.1.2 Title is added as follows:

Section 1.1.1.2 These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of El Cerrito, hereinafter referred to as "this code." The California Fire Code and the International Fire Code adopted by reference in Section 1, amendments thereto, additions, and deletions as set forth in this Section shall become effective as set forth in Section 1.1.8 Division and Appendix numbers used are those of the California Fire Code.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 1.1.8 is amended by adding the following:

The limits referred to in Section 1.1.8.1 of the California Fire Code and International Fire Code adopted by reference in Section 1, amendments thereto, additions, and deletions and appendices as set forth in this section shall become effective as set forth in Section 1.1.9 Article, Section, Division, and Appendix numbers used are those of the California Fire Code.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 1.11.1 is amended by adding 1.11.1 A, B and C

A. The California Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the city fire prevention division, which is hereby established, and which shall be operated under the supervision of the fire marshal.

B. The fire marshal in charge of the fire prevention division shall be appointed by the fire chief of the city of El Cerrito on the basis of examination to determine his or her qualifications for the position.

C. The chief of the fire department shall recommend to the city council the employment of technical staff members, who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected on the basis of examination to determine their qualifications for the position.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 102.1 is amended by adding Section 102.1.1

Section 102.1.1 Buildings in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their existing use or occupancy continued, if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of this code, provided such continued use is not dangerous to life.

Section 102.2 is amended by adding section 102.2.1

Section 102.2.1 Plans for compliance.

Upon written notice to the responsible property owner, plans for compliance shall be submitted and approved, and within 18 months or earlier depending on the life-safety significance of the hazard work shall be completed or the building shall be vacated until made to conform.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 102.9 is amended by adding subsection 102.9.1A

102.9.1A Unless otherwise limited by law, the applicable provisions of this code shall apply to vehicles, ships, boats, and mobile vehicles and other facilities when fixed in a specific location within the boundaries of this jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 104.1 is amended by adding the following:

The Fire Chief or the Fire Code Official is authorized to render interpretations of this code and to make and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to carry out the application of its provisions. The Chief may be guided by the previous, current and future Fire Codes. Such interpretations, rules and regulations, and supplements shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code and shall be available to the public during normal business hours.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 104.1.1A and 104.1.1B are added in their entirety to read as follows:

Section 104.1.1A The Fire Chief and their designated representatives shall have the powers of peace officers while engaged in the performance of their duties with respect to the prevention, investigation, and suppression of fires and the protection and preservation of life and property against the hazards of fire and conflagration.

Section 104.1.1B The Chief, or their duly authorized agents, may issue citations for violations of this ordinance in accordance with Chapter 5C (commencing with Section 853.5), Title 4, Part 2, of the Penal Code.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 104.9 is amended by adding 104.9.2

Section 104.9.2- The city council, the fire chief and the fire marshal shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in the California Fire Code. The fire marshal shall post such list in a conspicuous place at the offices of the fire prevention division and distribute copies thereof to interested persons.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 105.1.1 is amended by adding Section 105.1.1A:

Section 105.1.1A Fee for Plan Review, Inspection and Permits.

Fees required by the City shall be established in the City's master fee schedule, to defray: the cost of plan review required by this code; requested or required inspection services; administrative costs; issuance of permits and all other direct costs incurred by the city.

Section 105.4.1.1 is amended by adding Section 105.4.1.2 (1 to 6):

Section 105.4.1.2 Review of Plans.

Whenever required by this Code, plans shall be submitted to the Fire Chief or designated representative for review and approval prior to construction. Whenever application is made for a building permit, as required by the Building Code, the Building Official shall withhold issuance of the building permit until notification from the Fire Department that plans required by this code have been reviewed and approved and that the requirements set forth in section 105 have been met. In addition to plan submittals required by other sections of this Code, plans shall be submitted whenever any of the following land developments and/or improvements are proposed:

1. Subdivision of land.

2. Construction, alteration, or renovation of a building.

3. Demolition of a building.

4. Provision of a water supply for fire protection.

5. Provision of access for fire apparatus.

6. An occupancy for the storage, use, or handling of any hazardous substance, hazardous material process, or hazardous device

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 105.6 is amended by adding 105.6.52 thru 105.6.55.

52. Christmas tree sales. To use a property for the purpose of selling cut Christmas trees. See applicable provisions of Chapter 3 General Precautions against fire.

53. Pumpkin patches/lots. To use a property for the purpose of selling pumpkins and seasonal items. See applicable provisions of Chapter 3 General Precautions against fire.

54. Liquefied petroleum gases. To store, use, or handle liquefied petroleum gas inside buildings. See Chapter 38.

55. Rockets. To launch model rockets. See California Code of Regulations Title 19, Division 1, Article 17.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 112 is amended by adding 112.2.1

Section 112.2.1 Whenever the fire chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal within thirty days the chief's decision to the city council.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 202 - General Definitions is amended as follows: by changing the definition of Jurisdiction and adding the definition for Fire Marshal by adding Sections 202.A and 202.B.

A. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the City of El Cerrito.

B. Where the party responsible for the enforcement of the California Fire Code is given the title of "Fire Marshal," add the following definition: Fire Marshal is the chief of the bureau of fire prevention.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 202 - F is amended by adding:

Fair - a temporary enterprise principally devoted to the exhibit or sale of products of commerce, agriculture or industry, or to entertainment and amusement and may include the operation of amusement rides or devices, or concession booths.

Firebreak - a continuous strip of land upon and from which all rubbish, weeds, grass or other growth that could be expected to burn when dry has been abated or otherwise removed in order to prevent the surface extension of fire from one area to another.

Fire trail - a graded firebreak of sufficient width, surface, and design to provide access for fire personnel and equipment to suppress and to assist in preventing a surface extension of fires.

Fuel break - a specified width, strip, or block of land on which the vegetation has been permanently modified to a low volume fuel type so that fires burning on it can be more readily controlled.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 202 - R is amended by adding:

Response Time - the calculated time difference between receiving a report of an alarm and the application of extinguishing agent.

Running Time - the calculated time difference between leaving the first due fire station and arriving on the emergency scene.

Rural Area - that area generally designated for agricultural or open space uses with parcels over 10 acres in size.

Rural Residential Area - that area generally designated for single family residential use with parcels between 3 and 10 acres in size.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Chapter 3 Section 304 is added in its entirety.

Section 302.2 Definitions, as used in this article

1. Weed," as used in this part, means all weeds growing upon streets or private property in this jurisdiction and includes any of the following:

2. Weeds that bear seeds of a downy nature or are subject to flight.

3. Sagebrush, chaparral and any other brush or weeds which obtain such large growth as to become, when dry, a fire menace to adjacent improved property or to streets.

4. Weeds that are otherwise noxious or dangerous.

5. Poison oak and poison ivy when the conditions of growth are such as to constitute a menace to the public health.

6. Dry grass, stubble, brush, litter or other flammable materials that endanger the public safety by creating a fire hazard.

7. "Rubbish" means waste matter, litter, trash, refuse, debris and dirt on streets, or private property in the jurisdiction that is, or when dry may become a fire hazard.

8. "Streets" include alleys, parkways, driveways, sidewalks and areas between sidewalks and curbs.

9. "Person" includes individuals, firms, partnerships and corporations.

10. "Cost of Abatement" shall include all expenses incurred by jurisdiction, including administrative costs, in its work of abatement undertaken pursuant Section 318 of this ordinance.

11. "Superintendent" shall mean the City Manager or designee.

Section 304.4 Declaration of Policy.

The City Council, as the supervising, legislative and executive authority of this jurisdiction, hereby declares that the removal of dry grass, stubble, brush, rubbish, litter or other flammable material which creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous is a matter of extreme municipal importance. The City Council hereby adopts the following Fire Hazard Abatement Program for the purpose of abating fire hazards caused by the presence of dry grass, stubble, brush, rubbish, litter or other flammable material on private properties within the City. This program shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Sections 39560-39588 as those sections presently exist or as may be amended. The City Manager or designee shall be deemed the street superintendent for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this policy.

Section 304.5 Abatement Procedures

a. The City Council of El Cerrito shall declare by resolution annually, or as often as may be necessary, those properties which are deemed public nuisances because of the presence of dry grass, stubble, brush, rubbish, litter, or other flammable material which creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous.

b. The resolution may also declare that certain identified properties are seasonal and recurrent nuisances as defined by Government Code Section 39562.1

c. The resolution shall designate a date, time and place for a hearing at which the owners of the properties identified in the resolution may object to the designation of their properties as public nuisances, and object to the abatement actions proposed by the City as authorized by Government Code Sections 39560-39588.

d. Written notice shall be provided to the owners of the properties identified in the resolution informing them of the date, time, and place of the hearing. This notice shall be in substantially the same form as contained in Government Code Section 39566. Notice to the owners of those properties declared seasonal and recurrent nuisances shall incorporate the provisions contained in Government Code Section 39562.1. The notice shall be served as provided for in Government Code Sections 39564-39567.1.

e. At the hearing, the City Council shall hear and consider all objections. By resolution, the City Council shall allow or overrule these objections. The City Council shall also order the City Manager or designee to abate the public nuisances' conditions at the properties designated in the initial resolution by having the dry grass, stubble, brush, rubbish, litter or other flammable material which creates a fire hazard, a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous removed.

f. The City Manager may abate these public nuisance conditions either through the use of City employees or by private contract. The City Manager is authorized to execute such public contracts as may be necessary to abate these public nuisance conditions.

g. The City Manager shall keep a report of the cost of abatement for each property subject to the City Council resolution. At such time as the City Manager deems appropriate, a hearing shall be scheduled before the City Council for confirming the report. Notice shall be mailed to each property owner at least five days before the date of the hearing. The notice shall inform the property owner of the costs of abatement of the public nuisance conditions on the property; date, time and place of the hearing at which the property owner may object to the report; and a statement that if the report is confirmed by the City Council, that the costs of tax bill levied against the parcel for collection at the time and in the manner of ordinary municipal taxes. The report shall also be posted at least three days prior to the hearing date at or near the hearing place as required by Government Code Section 39575.

h. At the time fixed for the hearing, the City Council shall consider the report and hear any objections from the property owners liable to be assessed the costs of abatement. The City Council may modify the report if it is deemed necessary. The City Council may also establish installment payments for the abatement costs as provided for in Government Code Section 39581. At the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council shall confirm the report by resolution.

i. The cost of abatement upon each property and the costs incurred by the City in enforcing the abatement shall constitute a special assessment against the property as provided for in Government Code Section 39577. A lien shall attach to the property upon recordation of the order confirming the assessment by the County Recorder. On or before August 10th of each year, the City Manager shall file a certified copy of the report with the County Auditor. As authorized by Government Code Section 39581, the amount of the assessment shall be collected at the time and in the manner of ordinary municipal taxes, subject to the same penalties and procedure of foreclosure and sale provided for ordinary municipal taxes.

Section 304.6 Alternate Mitigation.

In lieu of ordering abatement of fire hazards as provided in Section 321.4, the Fire Chief may order the preparation of firebreaks/fuel breaks around parcels of property when combustible weeds, crops, or brush is present. In determining the proper width of firebreaks/fuel breaks, the Fire Chief shall consider the height of the growth, weather conditions, topography and accessibility to the property of fire protection equipment. The procedure set forth in Section 321.4 for the abatement of weeds and rubbish shall also apply to the preparation of firebreaks/fuel breaks.

Section 304.7 Alternate Procedures

The procedures provided for by this Article are an alternative to any other procedure adopted by the City Council for the abatement of public nuisances, such as Chapter 8.34 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code, or which may be authorized by the law of the State of California.

Section 304.8 Peat Fire, Penalties Therefore

a. It is the duty of each person, firm, corporation or association not to permit on their property a peat fire in, or a fire involving combustible vegetable materials under the surface of the natural ground. It is hereby declared that it is the duty of any person as herein defined to take all necessary precautions to extinguish any subsurface fire involving peat or vegetative material at his/her own cost and expense.

b. If there exists upon the lands of any person herein defined, subsurface fire involving the burning or combustion of peat or vegetative matter, and the owner or occupant thereof has not taken reasonable precautions within a reasonable time to extinguish or minimize such fire or combustion, the City of El Cerrito may, in addition to its regular duties to extinguish or minimize such fire or combustion, enter upon the lands of any person as herein defined and extinguish such fire or combustion. Any costs incurred by the Fire Department in fighting the fire and for the cost of providing rescue or emergency medical services shall be a charge against said person. The charge shall constitute a debt of that person and is collectable by the fire department incurring those costs in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. (Health & Safety Code 13009.)

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 401.5 is amended by adding an additional sentence:

Section 401.5 A charge may be made for excessive false alarms.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 504.1 is amended by adding:

504.1.1 Exterior exit pathway surfaces leading from an exit to a public way shall be maintained and suitable for pedestrian use in all weather conditions.

Section 505 is amended by adding 505.1.1

505.1.1 Approved address numbers attached to the building, or the primary address of the building shall be internally or externally illuminated.

Section 507.1.1 is amended by adding a preface sentence to read as follows: The type of water supply provided shall meet the standards approved by the Fire Chief.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 605 is amended by adding subsection 605.1.1:

Section 605.1.1 Spark Arrester.

Chimneys used with fireplaces or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used shall be maintained with a spark arrester as required by the California Building Code 2113.9.2.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 903.2 is amended by adding 903.2.20:

903.2.20. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be required in all occupancies of 5000 square feet or greater. This shall include an addition of square footage causing the building to be greater than 5,000 square feet.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 903.2 is amended by adding subsections 903.2.21.1 through 903.2.21.10

Section 903.2.21.1 Fire Department Delivery Capability.

An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all new buildings or occupancies or in existing buildings or structures that change occupancy classification or use when the required fire flow exceeds 2,000 GPM, or the total floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

For the purpose of this section, buildings separated by area separation walls, as set forth in Section 706 of the California Building Code, shall not be considered to create separate buildings unless such walls are constructed as specified in the California Fire Code.

Section 903.2.21.2 Undetermined Occupancy.

When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined occupancy, they shall be designed and installed to have a sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet. Occupancy is considered undetermined if not classified at the time the building permit is issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a fire sprinkler system of greater density than Ordinary Hazard Group 2, the system shall be upgraded to such use.

Section 903.2.21.3 Response Times.

An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all new buildings or occupancies when any of the following requirements is exceeded.

Section 903.2.21.4 Run Times.

A maximum running time of 3 minutes or a maximum response time of 5 minutes from the first-due station. Times shall be measured by the most direct route on surface streets.

Section 903.2.21.5 Distance from Fire Apparatus Access.

The Fire Chief may require installation of automatic fire sprinkler system when the exterior wall of the 1st story is located more than 150 feet from approved fire apparatus access.

Section 903.2.21.6 Other Codes.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all other occupancies as may be required by the Uniform Building Code or the California Building Code.

Section 903.2.21.7 NFPA 13D fire sprinkler systems installed shall be interconnected to the structure's smoke detection or fire alarm system. The smoke of fire alarm systems need not be monitored by a central monitoring station.

Section 903.2.21.8 Group R-3 Substantial Addition or Expansion.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all existing Group R-3 dwellings where a substantial addition or expansion occurs, and the new total fire area of the structure exceeds 3,600 square feet.

Section 903.2.21.9 Number of design sprinklers NFPA Standard 13D/13R.

For Group R-3 buildings up to 5000 square feet, the number of design sprinklers shall be in accordance with NFPA 13D and the listing requirements for individual sprinklers. Group R-3 buildings in excess of 5000 square feet or over three stories tall, shall meet the requirements of NFPA 13R. A 10% safety margin, in pressure, shall be provided in the design at the point of connection to the public main.

Section 903.2.21.10 Additional locations of sprinklers of Group R-3. Additional locations of fire sprinklers shall be as follows:

• Attached garages/carports, shall be provided with sprinkler protection.

• All bathrooms regardless of size shall be provided with sprinkler protection.

• Crawl spaces or areas beneath stairs, accessible or if intended to be used for living or storage purposes and break areas below stairs as a separate entry where over 6 feet in height at any point, shall be provided with sprinkler protection.

• Attics spaces that contain mechanical equipment such as furnaces. All water heater areas shall be provided with sprinklers limited to the protection of the equipment itself. Sprinkler coverage at a minimum shall protect the access opening.

Section 903.2.21.11 Additional NFPA 13D requirements.

Additional NFPA 13D requirements shall be as follows:

• Sprinkler control valves shall be located upstream of the domestic tie in and are indicating valves.

• Hydraulic placards at the riser shall be provided.

• Spare sprinkler box with at least one of each type used shall be provided.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 905.3.1 Subsection (2) is amended by replacing subsection (2) in its entirety:

Section 905.3.1 Subsection (2). "Three stories" (3) or more in height replaces four stories (4) or more in height.

Section 905.3.1 is amended by adding subsection (6):

6. When standpipes are required and the building is equipped with automatic fire sprinklers, a class one standpipe(s) is required, and the standpipe shall be interconnected with the fire sprinkler system.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 907.2 is amended by adding subsection 907.2 A:

Section 907.2 A. At the discretion of the Fire Chief, single-station smoke alarms or multiple-station smoke alarms may be required to be connected to an approved 24-hour monitored fire alarm system.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 907.7.2 is amended by adding subsection 907.7.2.1

Section 907.7.2.1 Acceptance, maintenance, and testing records.

A copy of acceptance, maintenance and testing records shall be maintained on site and shall be available to the city upon request.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 1028.5 is amended by adding Subsection 1028.5.1:

Section 1028.5.1. Exterior Exit Pathways.

Exterior exit pathway surfaces leading from an exit to a public way shall be maintained and suitable for pedestrian use in all weather conditions.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 5001.1 is amended by adding subsection 5001.1.2:

Section 5001.1.2 Coordinated Enforcement.

Where the Contra Costa County Health Services Department is enforcing State Health and Safety and/or County health regulations, the Fire Department will coordinate efforts to eliminate duplication of time and resources to comply with hazardous material regulations. When approved by the Fire Chief equivalent documentation and compliance may be accepted in lieu of requirements of Appendix E. Where Contra Costa County Health & Safety regulations and California Fire Code regulations conflict, the more restrictive provisions shall prevail.

Exception: Where state or county regulations specifically limit or pre-empt local regulations to be more restrictive.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 5004.1 is amended by adding 5004.1. A, and 5004.1. B

A. The limits referred to in Section 5004.1 of the California Fire Code, into which the storage of hazardous materials is restricted are hereby established as follows: All areas within the jurisdiction shall be for retail in group M occupancies.

B. Exception - A permit shall be obtained from the Fire Marshal approving on site Hazardous Materials for retail sales, storage, or commercial/industrial use.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 5304.2 is amended by adding 5304.2A

A. The limits referred to in Section 5304.2 (ch 54, 58, 60 through 67) of the California Fire Code, in which the storage of compressed natural gas is restricted, are hereby amended as follows: All areas within the jurisdiction without an approved permit by the Fire Marshal.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 5601.1.1 is amended by adding 5601.1A and Exception:

A. The limits referred to in Section 5601.1 of the California Fire Code and Title 19 Division

B. 1 Chapter 6 and 10 subchapter 3, in which the storage of storage of explosives and blasting agents is restricted, are hereby amended as follows: All areas within the jurisdiction.

Exception: The Fire Marshal may authorize limited amount of explosives or blasting agents with permit.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 5704.2.11.5 is added in its entirety to read:

Section 5704.2.11.5. Abandonment and status of tanks.

Tanks taken out of service as a result of properties being abandoned or its use being changed shall be removed in accordance with Section 5704.2.14.2

Section 5704.2.13.1.3.1 is amended in its entirety to read:

Section 5704.2.13.1.3.1 Out of Service for More Than 180 Days.

Underground tanks that have been out of service for a period greater than 180 days shall be removed from the ground in accordance with Section 5704.2.14 and the site shall be restored in an approved manner. Permit requirements with the Contra Costa County Health Services Department, Environmental Division shall be complied concurrently with the permit requirements of the City.

Section 5704.2.13.2.3.1 Out of Service for More Than 180 Days.

Aboveground tanks that have been out of service for a period greater than 180 days shall be removed in accordance with Section 5704.2.14 and the site shall be restored in an approved manner. Permit requirements with the Contra Costa County Health Services Department, Environmental Division shall be complied with concurrently with the permit requirements of the City.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended by adding 5704.2.9.6.1A and 5704.2.9.6.1B establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited or restricted:

A. The limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the California Fire Code, in which the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside above ground tanks is restricted, are hereby amended as follows: All areas within the jurisdiction without an approved permit by the Fire Marshal.

B. The limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 in which new bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are prohibited, are hereby amended as follows: Any area which is zoned other than industrial without an approved permit from the Fire Marshal.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)

Section 5806 is amended by adding 5806.2.1 and Exception:

A. Stationary containers is restricted, are hereby established as follows: All areas within the jurisdiction without an approved permit by the Fire Marshal.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, Div. X, 10-21-2025)