Galt Municipal Code Ch. 80 Reference Standards (CA)

SECTION 80 "REFERENCED STANDARDS" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

NFPA 1123-26: Code for Fireworks Display

APPENDIX B

FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS

APPENDIX B TABLE NO. B105.1(1) "REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS, AND TOWNHOUSES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

TABLE NO. B105.1(1) REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R- 4 BUILDINGS, AND TOWNHOUSES

FIRE FLOW CALCULATION AREA (Square Feet)	AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (Design Standard)	MINIMUM FIRE FLOW (Gallons per Minute)	FLOW DURATION (Hours)
0-3,600	No automatic sprinkler system	1,000	1
3,601 and greater	No automatic sprinkler system	Value in Table B105.1(2)	Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the required flow rate
0-3,600	Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code or Section P2904 of the California Residential Code	1,000	1
3,601 and greater	Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code or Section P2904 of the California Residential Code	1/2-value in Table B105.1(2) a	1

Notes:
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m 2 , 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,000 gallons per minute for a duration of 1 hour.

APPENDIX B SECTION B105.2 "BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 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(2) and B105.2.

Exceptions:

1.	[SFM] Group B, S-2, and U occupancies having a floor area not exceeding 1,000 square feet, primarily constructed of noncombustible exterior walls with wood or steel roof framing, having a Class A roof assembly, with uses limited to the following or similar uses:	[SFM] Group B, S-2, and U occupancies having a floor area not exceeding 1,000 square feet, primarily constructed of noncombustible exterior walls with wood or steel roof framing, having a Class A roof assembly, with uses limited to the following or similar uses:
	a.	California State Parks buildings of an accessory nature (restrooms).
	b.	Safety roadside rest areas, (SRRA), public restrooms.
	c.	Truck inspection facilities, (TIF), CHP office space, and vehicle inspection bays.
	d.	Sand/saltstorage buildings, storage of sand and salt.
2.	Group U occupancies accessory to a one or two-family dwelling.	Group U occupancies accessory to a one or two-family dwelling.
3.	A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent is permitted when the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 3,000 gallons per minute (11356.24 L/min.). Reduction of fire flow does not apply to the number of fire hydrants required or fire flow duration.	A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent is permitted when the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 3,000 gallons per minute (11356.24 L/min.). Reduction of fire flow does not apply to the number of fire hydrants required or fire flow duration.
	Exception: The fire code official is authorized to reduce the fire flow requirements where full fire flow requirements is unobtainable and/or an approved alternative design meeting the intent of the code is provided and the resulting fire flow is not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
4.	A reduction in required fire flow of up to 75 percent is permitted for warehouse buildings of Type I, Type II, and Type III-A construction and provided with early suppression fast response fire sprinkler systems. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.5 L/min.). Reduction of fire flow does not apply to the number of fire hydrants required or fire flow duration.	A reduction in required fire flow of up to 75 percent is permitted for warehouse buildings of Type I, Type II, and Type III-A construction and provided with early suppression fast response fire sprinkler systems. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.5 L/min.). Reduction of fire flow does not apply to the number of fire hydrants required or fire flow duration.

APPENDIX B, TABLE NO. B105.2 "REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS, AND TOWNHOUSES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

TABLE NO. B105.2

REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS, AND TOWNHOUSES

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (Design Standard)	MINIMUM FIRE FLOW (Gallons per Minute)	FLOW DURATION (Hours)
No automatic sprinkler system	Value in Table B105.1(2)	Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the California Fire Code	50% of the Value in Table B105.1 (2) a	Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.2 of the California Fire Code	50% of the Value in Table B105.1(2) a	Duration in Table B105.1(2)

Notes:
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute

APPENDIX C

FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION

TABLE NO. C102.1 "REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTS" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

TABLE NO. C102.1

REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTSef

FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENT (Gallons per minute)	MINIMUM NO. OF HYDRANTS	AVERAGE SPACING BETWEEN HYDRANTS abd (Feet)	MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON STREET OR ROAD FRONTAGE TO A HYDRANT
1,750 or less	1	300	150
1,751-2,250	2	300	150
2,251-2,750	3	300	150
2,751-3,250	3	300	150
3,251-4,000	4	300	150
4,001-5,000	5	300	150
5,001-5,500	6	300	150
5,501-6,000	6	250	150
6,001-7,000	7	250	150
7,001 or more	8 or more c	200	120

Notes: For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.

a.	Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, or where arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes or street width is more than 88 feet (26.82 m), hydrant spacing shall average 300 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis.
b.	Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet (304.8 m) to provide for transportation hazards. In addition, there shall be at least one hydrant at each intersection.
c.	One Hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof.
d.	Average spacing between fire hydrants may be extended to 500 feet (152.4 m) on streets serving one- and two-family dwellings.
e.	Reduction of fire flow does not apply to the number of fire hydrants required or fire flow duration.
f.	The fire code official is authorized to modify the location, number, and distribution of fire hydrants based on site-specific constraints and hazards.

(Ord. 2026-01, 2/3/2026)

§ 15.28.055. Establishing limits.¶

That the geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the fire code of the City of Galt and the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department are hereby established as follows:

Section 5704.2.9.6.1 – Geographic limits in which flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings are prohibited:

The limits, referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the fire code of the City of Galt and the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department in which the storage of Class I flammable liquids or Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is restricted, are hereby established as the limits of the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department and the City of Galt.

The storage of Class I flammable liquids or Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings may be allowed by the AHJ in an approved Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Zone with a permit issued by the Cosumnes Fire Department and City of Galt.

Section 5706.2.4.4 – Geographic limits in which flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks are prohibited:

The limits, referred to in Sections 5706.2.4.4 of the fire code of the City of Galt and the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department in which the storage of Class I flammable liquids or Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks is restricted, are hereby established as the limits of the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department and City of Galt.

The storage of Class I flammable liquids or Class II combustible liquids in aboveground tanks may be allowed by the AHJ in an approved Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Zone with a permit issued by the Cosumnes Fire Department and the City of Galt.

Section 5806.2 – Geographic limits in which storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited:

The limits referred to in Section 5806.2 of the fire code of the City of Galt and the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department in which storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited are hereby established as the limits of the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department and the City of Galt.

The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers may be allowed by the AHJ in an approved Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Zone with a permit issued by the Cosumnes Fire Department and the City of Galt.

Section 6104.2 – Geographic limits in which storage of liquefied petroleum gases is to be restricted for the protection of heavily populated and congested areas:

The limits, referred to in Section 6104.2 of the California Fire Code, in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of an aggregate of 2,000-gallon water capacity is restricted, are hereby established as limits of the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department and the City of Galt.

The storage of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of an aggregate of 2,000-gallon water capacity 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 may be allowed when AHJ approved with a permit issued by the Cosumnes Fire Department and the City of Galt.
Dispensing Within Established Limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the dispersion of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one (1) installation shall not exceed a water capacity of two thousand (2,000) gallons. The dispensing of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of an aggregate of two thousand (2,000) gallon water capacity 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 may be allowed when AHJ approved with a permit issued by the Cosumnes Fire Department and the City of Galt.