El Segundo Municipal Code Ch. 9 Fire Code

Pursuant to California Government Code sections 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Fire Code ("CFC"), 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 9, of the California Code of Regulations, including Appendices B, C, P, BB, and CC, is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth below. One (1) true copy of the CFC is on file in the office of the fire code official and is available for public inspection as required by law. (Ord. 1532, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 1604, 11-19-2019; Ord. 1641, 11-15-2022; Ord. 1660, 5-7-2024; Ord. 1681, 12-3-2025)

Section 1.11.4.1 of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

The fire department is authorized to collect fees for permits, fire inspections and other services, including the review of plans, annual fire inspections and new business inspections. Fees shall be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of permits. Fire department fees shall be subject to change based upon the producer's price index.

Section 104.1.1 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

104.1.1 Authority Of The Fire Chief And Fire Department.

1. The fire chief is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this chapter to perform such duties as directed by the El Segundo City Council.

2. The fire chief is authorized to administer, interpret, and enforce this chapter. Under the fire chief's direction, the El Segundo fire department is authorized to enforce ordinances of the City of El Segundo pertaining to the following:

• 2.1. The prevention of fires.

• 2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.

• 2.3. The storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials.

The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.

3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this chapter and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:

• 3.2. The police chief and any police officer serving the City of El Segundo.

• 3.3. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.

• 3.4. Code officers of El Segundo Code enforcement department.

Section 104.1.2 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

104.1.2 Operating Guidelines. The El Segundo fire department fire prevention standard operating guidelines has been created and adopted to serve as instructions and interpretations of the adopted fire code. The El Segundo fire department fire prevention standard operating guidelines shall be a published document, amended from time to time to provide current instruction and interpretation.

Section 104.1.4 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

104.1.4 Financial Responsibility. Any person who personally, or through another, willfully, negligently, or in violation of law, sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled or attended by him/her to escape from his/her control, allows any hazardous material to be handled, stored, disposed of or transported in a manner not in accordance with this Code, State law or nationally recognized Standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from his/her control, allows continuation of a violation of this Code is liable for the expense of fighting the fire or for the expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident, and such expense will be a charge against that person.

Section 104.11.4 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

104.11.4 Authority Of Peace Officers. In enforcing the provisions of the California Fire Code, California Building Code, California Health and Safety Code, California Penal Code, California Vehicle Code and the El Segundo Municipal Code and such laws, orders, rules and regulations, variances and standards in connection therewith, the fire marshal and fire prevention specialist are hereby given the powers of peace officers.

Section 105.2 of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

105.2 Application For Permit. Applications for permits will be made to the fire prevention office in such form and detail as prescribed by the fire code official. Applications for permits must be accompanied by such plans as required by the fire code official. Any applicable permit and/or plan check fees must be paid at the time of application for the permit and/or plan review.

Section 108.4 of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

108.4 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. A person who commences any work before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee in addition the normally established plan check fee, equal to one hundred percent (100%) of such normally established permit fee, or as otherwise determined by the fire code official.

Section 108.7 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

108.7 Cost Recovery. Fire suppression, investigation, rescue, or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1, as may be amended from time to time. Additionally, any person who negligently, intentionally or in violation of law causes an emergency response, including, but not limited to, a traffic accident, spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs pursuant to Government Code Section 53150 et seq., as may be amended from time to time. Any expense incurred by the El Segundo fire department for securing such emergency shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectable by the City of El Segundo in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied.

Section 109.2.1 of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

109.2.1 Inspection Requests. It is the duty of the holder of the permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the fire code official when work is ready for inspection. It is the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspection of such work that are required by this code. Every request for inspection must be filed not less than three (3) working days before such inspection is desired. Such request must be in writing and all inspection fees paid prior to requesting.

Section 112.5 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

112.5 Filing Fee And Application. The city will assess a fee in an amount set by resolution at the time that an appellant files an appeal of any order, decisions, or determination made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this Code. The fee is refundable should the appellant prevail in a decision by the board. The appeal must be taken by filing a written notice of appeal, in letterform, to the board of appeals. The board's decision constitutes the city's final decision.

Section 113.4 of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

113.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or fail to comply with any of its requirements 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 ($1,000) or by imprisonment not exceeding six month (6), or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served constitutes a separate offense.

Section 202, definition of "Fire Chief" in the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

Fire Chief. The fire chief of the El Segundo fire department or the fire chief's designee.

Section 202, definition of "Low-Rise Building" is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

Low-Rise Building. Is any building that is less than four (4) stories in height from the lowest level of fire department access.

Section 202, definition of "Mid-Rise Building" is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

Mid-Rise Building. A building four (4) or more stories high but not exceeding seventy-five (75) feet in height and not defined as a high-rise building by section 202 of the California Building Code. Height measurements shall be made from the underside of the roof or floor above the topmost space that may be occupied to the lowest fire apparatus access road level.

Section 311.5, "Placards" of the 2025 California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety.

Section 503.6.1 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

503.6.1 Automatic Opener. New motorized gates shall be provided with means to be automatically opened remotely by emergency vehicle in accordance with El Segundo fire department guidelines, as may be amended from time to time.

Exception: Gates serving individual one-and two-family dwelling parcels.

Section 507.2.1 of the 2025 CFC to amended to read as follows:

507.2.1 Private Fire Hydrants. When required, private on-site fire hydrants shall be in accordance with the location and spacing specified for public streets and hydrants for similar occupancies. All private hydrants shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24, Installation of private fire service mains and their Appurtenances, unless required to meet public standards. Private hydrants shall be painted red. When alternate materials or methods of protection, as approved by the chief are provided, these requirements may be modified or waived.

Section 510.4.2.10 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

510.4.2.10 Building Conduit And Pathway Survivability. All new buildings shall be constructed with not less than a two inch (2") dedicated conduit raceway or other method approved by the fire code official for future expandability, or the installation of an emergency responder radio coverage system. The raceway shall meet pathway survivability requirements in NFPA 1221 and shall be installed from the lowest floor level to the roof.

510.4.2.9.10.1 Identification. The raceway and junction boxes shall be labeled "Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System Use Only."

Section 511 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

Section 511 Mid-Rise Buildings.

Section 511.1 General.

511.1.1 Scope. In addition to other applicable provisions of this code, other laws and regulations, and any policies of the fire code official, the provisions of this article applies to every mid-rise building, of any type construction, newly constructed after the adoption of this Code, or which undergoes a complete renovation that requires the complete vacancy of the building.

Exceptions: The following structures, while defined as mid-rise buildings, are not subject to this chapter:

1. Buildings used exclusively as open parking garage;

2. Buildings where all floors above the third floor (9,144 mm) level are used exclusively as open parking garage;

3. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain houses, and similar structures with non-continuous human occupancy, when so determined by the fire code official;

4. Buildings used exclusively for jails, prisons, and hospitals.

511.1.2 Definitions. For definitions of Mid-rise Building and Building Access, see Section 202.

511.2 Building Access.

511.2.1 Building Access. Building access must be provided and approved by the fire code official.

511.3 Fire And Life Safety Requirements.

511.3.1 Automatic Fire Sprinklers. Every mid-rise building must be protected throughout by an automatic fire sprinkler system that is designed and installed in conformance with NFPA 13. A shut-off valve and a water flow alarm device must be provided for each floor.

511.3.2 Standpipes. Every mid-rise building must be provided with a class I standpipe system in each required stairway. The standpipe system must be interconnected with the fire sprinkler system. The system must consist of two and one-half (2½) inch hose valves provided for each floor level above or below grade. Two (2) hose outlets must also be located on the roof, outside of each stair shaft enclosure that penetrates the roof. Hose connections must be located in the exit vestibule, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.

511.3.3 Smoke Detection. Smoke detectors must be provided in accordance with this section. Smoke detectors must be connected to an automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with NFPA 72. The actuation of any detector required by this section will operate the emergency voice alarm signaling system and will place into operation all equipment necessary to prevent the circulation of smoke through air return and exhaust ductwork.

511.3.3.1 Location. Smoke detectors must be located as follows:

1. In every elevator machinery room and in all elevator lobbies. Elevator lobby detectors must be connected to an alarm verification zone or be listed as a releasing device.

2. In the main return-air and exhaust-air plenum of each air- conditioning system. Such device must be located in a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet.

3. At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two (2) or more stories from a return-air duct or plenum of an air conditioning system. In Group R-1 and R-2 Occupancies, an approved smoke detector may be used in each return-air riser carrying not more than five thousand (5,000) cubic feet per minute and serving not more than ten (10) air inlet openings.

4. For Group R-1 and R-2 Occupancies, in all corridors serving as a means of egress for an occupant load for ten (10) or more.

511.3.4 Smoke Control. A passive or active smoke control system must be provided for all mid-rise buildings whenever a complete floor is in excess of fifty-five (55) feet (16.764 mm) from the lowest point of fire department access. Such system must be mechanical and must be designed, installed, and tested to be in compliance with Section 909.

511.3.5 Fire Alarm System. An approved and listed, automatic and manual, fully addressable and electronically supervised fire alarm system must be provided in conformance with this code and any policies of the fire prevention division.

511.3.6 Emergency Voice Alarm Signaling System. The operation of any automatic or manual fire alarm initiating device must automatically sound an alert tone followed by a pre-recorded voice instruction giving appropriate information and direction on a general or selective basis to the entire building, occupied and normally non-occupied areas.

511.3.6.1 Manual Override. A manual override for emergency voice communication must be provided for all paging zones.

511.4 Central Control Station.

511.4.1 General. A central control station room for fire department-operations must be provided. The location and accessibility of the central control station room must be approved by the fire department. The room must be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than one (1) hour, fire resistive occupancy separation. The room must be a minimum of two hundred (200) square feet with a minimum dimension of eight (8) feet. It must contain the following as a minimum:

• 1. The voice alarm and public address panels.
• 2. The fire alarm graphic annunciator panel.
• 3. Elevator annunciator panel when the building exceeds fifty-five (55) feet in height.
• 4. Status indicators and controls of air handling systems.
• 5. Controls for unlocking stairwell doors.
• 6. Annunciator panels for emergency and stand-by power status.
• 7. Annunciator panels for fire pump status.
• 8. Complete building plans set.
• 9. Work table.
• 10. Elevator control switches for switching of emergency power.

511.4.2 Annunciation Identification. Control panels in the central control station must be permanently identified as to function. Water flow, automatic fire detection and manually activated fire alarms, supervisory and trouble signals must be monitored by an approved central monitoring station and annunciated in the central control station by means of an audible and visual indicator. For the purposes of annunciation, zoning must be in accordance with the following:

1. When the system serves more than one (1) building, each building must be considered separately.

2. Each floor must be considered a separate zone.

3. When one (1) or more risers serve the same floor, each riser must be considered a separate zone.

511.5 Elevators.

511.5.1 Standards. Elevators and elevator lobbies must be provided and must comply with the California Building Code and the following:

511.5.2 General. At least one (1) elevator cab must be assigned for fire department use, which serves all floors of the building. All provisions hereinafter are in reference to said elevator cab(s).

511.5.2.1 Size. The size of the elevator cab must have dimensions as specified in Section 915.5.2.1.1.

511.5.2.1.1 Ambulance Stretcher. The elevator cab must be provided with adequate dimensions to accommodate an ambulance type stretcher in accordance with the provisions of Section 3002.4a.1 of California Building Code.

511.6 Standby Power.

511.6.1 General. An on-site standby power system conforming to the City of El Segundo Electrical Code must be provided. In the event of failure of the normal power source, the standby power system must provide an alternate source of electrical power to serve at least the designated loads as set forth in Section 511.6.2 at full power. The system may consist of an on-site generator or a system of batteries, or both. The installation must be in accordance with this code, nationally recognized standards, and any policies of the fire code official.

511.6.2 Loads. The power load requirements for sizing the standby power system must include, without limitation to the following:

• 1. Exit signs and exit path illumination;
• 2. Fire alarm system;
• 3. Elevator(s) assigned for fire department use;
• 4. Electrically driven fire pumps (if provided);
• 5. Smoke control systems;
• 6. Stairwell pressurization;

7. Lighting circuits supplying all elevator cabs, elevator lobbies, generator room, fire pump room, and other areas designated by the fire code official.

511.6.3 Fuel Supplies. On-site fuel supplies for prime movers of a standby power generator must be sufficient for at least twelve (12) hours at the generator's listed full load. Where fuel supplies require automatic transfer into a primary tank from a secondary fuel storage tank, the fuel transfer system must be provided with redundant fuel pumps to insure reliability. The fuel supply tank provided must be capable of storing at least two hundred percent (200%) of the calculated amount of fuel needed.

511.7 Emergency Electrical System.

511.7.1 General. Electrical systems and equipment specified in Section 915.6 are classed as emergency systems and must be installed in accordance with this code, NFPA 110, NFPA 111 and policies of the fire code official. Such systems must operate within ten (10) seconds of failure to normal power supply. Such emergency power supply may be separate from the standby power required for fire pumps and elevators assigned for fire department use.

• 511.7.2 Emergency Systems. The following are classed as emergency systems:

• 1. Exit signs and means of egress illumination.
• 2. Fire alarm system.
• 3. Fire detection system.
• 4. Sprinkler alarm system.
• 5. Elevator cab lighting.
• 6. Smoke control systems.

• 511.8 Means Of Egress.

• 511.8.1 General. Means of egress must comply with the provisions of Section 915.8.

511.8.1 Stairway Enclosures. All stairways used for exiting must be protected by an exit enclosure designed in accordance with the California Building Code, Section 1020.1 and this Section.

511.8.2.1 Construction. Construction of stairway enclosures must be in accordance with the California Building Code, Section 1023.

511.8.2.2 Extent Of Enclosure. Stairway enclosures must be continuous and must fully enclose all portions of the stairway. Exit enclosure must exit directly to the exterior of the building or include an exit passageway on the ground floor, leading to the exterior of the building. Each exit enclosure must extend completely through the roof and be provided with a door that leads onto the roof.

511.8.2.3 Openings And Penetrations. Openings and penetrations must be as specified in the California Building Code, Section 1023.4 and 1023.5.

511.8.2.4 Pressurized Enclosures. A pressurized stairway enclosure must be provided for all mid-rise buildings whenever a complete floor is in excess of fifty-five (55) feet (16.764 mm) from the lowest point of fire department access. The pressurized stairway must be designed and pressurized as specified in the California Building Code, Section 909.20.

511.8.2.4.1 Vestibules. Pressurized stairway enclosures, serving Mid-Rise buildings must be provided with a pressurized entrance vestibule on each floor that complies with the California Building Code, Section 909.20.

511.8.2.4.1.1 Vestibule Size. Vestibule size must be not less than forty-four (44) inches in width and not less than seventy-two (72) inches in the direction of travel.

511.8.2.4.1.2 Vestibule Construction. Vestibules must have walls, ceilings and floors of not less than two (2) hour fire resistive construction.

511.8.2.4.1.3 Vestibule Doors. Vestibule doors must comply with California Building Code, Section 909.20.

511.8.2.4.1.4 Pressure Differences. The minimum pressure difference within a vestibule must comply with California Building Code, Section 909.20.

511.8.2.4.1.5 Standpipes. Fire Department standpipe connections and valves serving the floor must be within the vestibule and located in a manner so as not to obstruct egress when hose lines are connected and charged.

511.8.2.5 Locking Of Stairway Doors. All stairway doors that are locked to prohibit access from the stairway side must have the capability of being unlocked simultaneously, without unlatching, upon a signal from the fire control room. Upon failure of normal electrical service, or activation of any fire alarm, the locking mechanism must automatically retract to the unlocked position. Hardware for locking of stairway doors must be state fire marshal listed and approved by the fire code official by permit before installation. Stairway doors located between the vestibules and stairway shaft must not be locked.

511.8.2.6 Communications. A telephone or other two (2) way communications system connected to an approved emergency service which operates continuously must be provided at not less than every third floor in each required exit stairway vestibule.

Section 901.4.8 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

901.8 Partial Fire Sprinkler Systems. Where in this Code or the Building Code a partial fire sprinkler system is required, the fire sprinkler system must be installed, modified or extended to protect the entire building or structure.

Section 901.11 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

901.11 Problematic Systems. In the event of a failure of a fire protection system or two (2) or more alarms in a week where the fire code official finds no evidence of a situation requiring a response, the fire code official is authorized to require the building owner or occupant to provide a fire watch until the system is repaired. Fire watch personnel must be provided with at least one (1) approved means for notification of the fire department and their only duty is to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires.

Section 901.12 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

901.12 Firewatch. Per Section 901.11 the fire chief is authorized to require the building owner or occupant to provide a fire watch with personnel acceptable to the fire chief until documentation is provided that the system is repaired and is operational. Such individuals shall be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises, keep and maintain a log and keep watch for fires.

Section 903.2 of the 2025 CFC is amended as follows:

903.2 Where Required.

1. New Buildings. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, an approved automatic sprinkler system in new buildings and structures shall be required for all occupancies.

Exception: New detached buildings under one thousand (1,000) square feet subject to approval of the fire official.

2. Existing Buildings. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, any work to an existing building which removes more than fifty percent (50%) of the exterior perimeter wall height as defined in ESMC 15-1-6 for additions and alterations will require the existing building to be fully sprinklered throughout.

Section 903.2.1 of the 2025 CFC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 903.2.2 of the 2025 CFC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 903.2.3 of the 2025 CFC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 903.2.4 of the 2025 CFC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 903.2.5 of the 2025 CFC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 903.2.6 of the 2025 CFC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 903.2.7 of the 2025 CFC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 903.2.8 of the 2025 CFC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 903.2.9 of the 2025 CFC is deleted in its entirety.

Section 903.2.10 of the 2025 CFC is deleted.

Section 903.2.10.2 of the 2025 CFC is deleted.

Section 903.2.11.1 of the 2025 CFC is deleted.

Section 903.2.11.3 of the 2025 CFC is deleted.

Section 903.2.22 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

903.2.22 Structures In The Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Area. An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout every facility or building hereafter constructed within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Area.

903.2.22.1 Existing Buildings. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, any work to an existing building which removes more than fifty percent (50%) of the exterior perimeter wall height as defined in ESMC 15-1-6 for additions and alterations will require the existing building to be fully sprinklered throughout.

Section 903.3.5.3 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

903.3.5.3 Hydraulically Calculated Systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the water supply capacity.

Section 903.3.8 of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

903.3.8 Limited Area Sprinkler Systems. When a fire sprinkler system is required it shall be provided throughout the building.

Exception: Protection for specific appliances and/or hazards.

Section 903.3.10 of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

903.3.10 Floor Control Valves. Floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall be installed at each floor where any of the following occur:

1. Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than thirty (30) feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

2. Buildings that are three (3) or more stories in height.

3. Buildings that are two (2) or more stories below the highest level of fire department access.

Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall not be required.

Section 909.11 of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

909.11 General. The smoke-control system shall be supplied with two (2) sources of power. Primary power shall be from the normal building power systems. Secondary power shall be from an approved standby source complying with Section 1203 of this code. The standby power source and its transfer switches shall be in a room separate from the normal power transformers and switchgear and ventilated directly to and from the exterior. The room shall be enclosed with not less than one (1) hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 712, or both.

Transfer to full standby power shall be automatic and within sixty (60) seconds of failure of the primary power. The systems shall comply with the Electrical Code.

Exception: The secondary power is not required for pressurized enclosures in buildings of less than five (5) floors used for human occupancy

Section 1207.11.3 of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

• 1207.11.3 Location. ESS shall be installed only in the following locations:

• 1. Detached garages and detached accessory structures.
• 2. Deleted.

3. Outdoors or on the exterior side of the exterior walls located not less than three (3) feet (914mm) from doors and windows directly entering the dwelling unit.

4. Deleted.

ESS shall not be installed in any attached structure to a dwelling unit.

Section 1207.11.4 of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

1207.11.4 Energy Ratings.

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ESS installations exceeding the permitted individual or aggregate ratings shall be installed in accordance with Sections 1207.1 through 1207.9. (Material based on NFPA 855 2023 Ed.)

Section 1207.11.6 "Fire Detection" of the 2025 CFC is deleted.

Section 5601.1.3 of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks is prohibited. The possession, sale, use, and/or discharge of "Safe and Sane" fireworks is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed by 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, pyrotechnic before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in motion pictures, television, theatrical or group entertainment productions are allowed in Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks reprinted in Section 5608 and Health and Safety Code Division 11.

Section 5601.7 of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

All fireworks including "State approved" shall be illegal in the City of El Segundo. The fire code official and police officers shall have the authority to seize, take and remove fireworks and/or safe and sane fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Division 1, Chapter 6 and Health and Safety Code, Chapter 9.

Exception: When permits are issued for such use.

Section 5601.7.1 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

5601.7.1 Financial Responsibility. See section 104.11.4 Financial Responsibility for cost recovery of enforcement of section 5609.1. Fireworks may be identified as hazardous waste by the State of California; violators shall be responsible for any disposal fees.

Section 5801.1.1 is added to the 2025 CFC to read as follows:

5801.1.1 Methane Soil Gas. All sources of methane soil gas, including petrogenic and biogenic, are subject to methane soil gas testing, passive or active mitigation, and methane detection and alarm system per El Segundo fire departments guidelines.

Section B105.2 of Appendix B of the 2025 CFC is amended to read as follows:

B105.2 Buildings Other Than One- And Two-Family Dwellings, Group R-3 And R-4 Buildings And Townhouses. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105.1.

Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow up to fifty (50) percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is protected with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.1.1, 903.1.2, or 903.3.1.3. The resulting fire-flow must not be less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) gallons per minute (5678 U/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1.

(Ord. 1532, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 1604, 11-19-2019; Ord. 1641, 11-15-2022; Ord. 1660, 5-7-2024; Ord. 1681, 12-3-2025)

Geographic limits referred to in certain sections of this Code are established as follows:

Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited.

The limits referred to in Sections 5704.2.9.6.1 and 5706.2.4.4 in which the storage of Class I flammable liquids or Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is restricted are established as the City of El Segundo’s corporate boundaries.

Exceptions: Such use is allowed in the following zoning districts:

1. The storage of Class I flammable liquids or Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is allowed in M-1 and M-2, Zones;

2. The storage of Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is allowed in C-0, MM, MU-N, MU-S or P-F Zones;

Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of liquefied petroleum gases is to be restricted.

The limits referred to in Section 6104.2 in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of an aggregate of 2,000 gallons water capacity is restricted are established as the City of El Segundo’s corporate boundaries.

Exceptions:

1. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of an aggregate of 2,000 gallons water capacity is allowed in the M-2 Zone, when located at least one-half (1/2) mile from property zoned or designated for residential use and at least one-half

(1/2) mile from existing residential development with a density greater than one (1) dwelling unit per acre and at least one-half (1/2) mile from any hotel or motel.

2. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of an aggregate of 2,000 gallons water capacity is allowed in M-1 Zone with a Conditional Use Permit issued by the Planning Department.

(Ord. 1532, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 1604, 11-19-2019; Ord. 1641, 11-15-2022)