Chapter 18.48 — FIRE CODE

Editor's note— ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), adopted Nov. 15, 2022, amended Ch. 18.48 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 18.48, §§ 18.48.010—18.48.790, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), adopted Nov. 19, 2019.

The City Council adopts and incorporates by reference as though set forth in full in this chapter the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code (CFC). The following chapters or sections of the California Fire Code are also included; Chapter 1 Division II Parts 1 and 2, Sections 305, 307, 308, 309, 311.2.1, 311.3, and 503. The following chapters or sections of the California Fire Code are deleted; 105.5.34, 112, 903.4.1 exceptions 4 and 5, 907.3.1 exception 1 and 913.4 methods 3 and 4. The California Fire Code is Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. This part is based on the provisions of the 2024 International Fire Code (model code) as developed by the International Code Council with necessary California amendments.

The adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code (herein referred to as the "California Fire Code") is subject to the changes, amendments and modifications to said code as provided in this chapter, and certain provisions of the Long Beach Municipal Code, which shall remain in full force and effect as provided in this Title. Such codes and code provisions shall constitute and be known as the Long Beach

Fire Code. A copy of the California Fire Code, printed as code in book form, shall be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 101.1 of Chapter 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 Long Beach, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 101.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Subsection 6 to read as follows:

The maintenance of fire protection and elimination of fire hazards on vessels moored, anchored, or berthed in waters under the jurisdiction of the City and/or within the boundaries of the Port of Long Beach.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 101.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 101.2.2 to read as follows:

101.2.2 Supplemental rules and regulations. The Fire Code Official is authorized to make and enforce such rules and regulations for the prevention and control of fires, fire hazards and hazardous materials incidents as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the intent of this code. Three certified copies of such rules and regulations shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall take effect immediately thereafter. Additional copies shall be kept in the Fire Prevention Bureau Office. These rules and regulations shall be known as the Fire Prevention Requirements.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 103.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

103.1 Fire Prevention Bureau. There is established in the City a Department known and designated as the Fire Department. In addition to the duties imposed upon said Department by the City Charter and other ordinances of the City, the function of the Fire Prevention Bureau of said Department shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 103.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

103.2 Appointment. The Fire Code Official shall be appointed by the Fire Chief.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 104.4 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of the following paragraph to read as follows:

The Fire Code Official shall have the authority to direct inspection and ensure compliance with the Long Beach Fire Code on all tankers and vessels at anchor or dockside in waters under the jurisdiction of the City and/or within the boundaries of the Port of Long Beach. All vessels shall comply with rules and regulations set forth in federal, State and local codes. Access to vessels shall be maintained at all times while the vessel is at anchor or dockside by use of proper brows or accommodation ladders.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 104.7 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

104.7 Official records. The Fire Code Official shall keep official records as required by Sections 104.7.1 through 104.7.6. Such official records shall be retained for not less than three years or for as long as the activity to which such records relate remains in existence, unless otherwise provided by other regulations.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 105.1.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by revising the first sentence to read as follows:

105.1.2 Types of permits. There shall be three types of permits as follows:

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 105.1.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Subsection 3 to read as follows:

Inspection permit. An inspection permit allows the applicant to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, fire access roadways, smoke control systems, high piled storage, hazardous materials when not in "H" occupancies, and special systems as indicated in Section 18.48.160.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 105.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 105.2.5, 105.2.5.1 and 105.2.5.2 to read as follows:

105.2.5 Declaration of intended use of occupancy. As required by the Fire Code Official, any or all owners of any occupancy may be required to record with the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles a legal instrument of intended use. This legal instrument shall be called a Declaration of Intended Use, which shall specifically state by occupancy classification designations all intended uses of all portions of the occupancy and may not be modified or withdrawn without the approval of the Fire Code Official. Unapproved changes of occupancy or use can be cause for an immediate hearing before the Building Official and the Fire Code Official or their designees. Such hearing shall be conducted to rule on the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy and the revocation of all permits issued to all owners, tenants, operators and occupants of all portions of the occupancy. The Declaration of Intended Use shall be binding on all present and future owners, tenants, operators and occupants.

105.2.5.1 Existing occupancy modification. Any existing occupancy that is modified in any manner where the modifications exceed 1% of the total floor area of the smallest aggregate individual floor area or tier area in any twelve-month period, shall require the filing of a Declaration of Intended Use.

105.2.5.2 Filing. A certified copy of the recorded Declaration of Intended Use shall be filed with the Building Official and the Fire Code Official before any Certificate of Occupancy and/or any permits are issued to any or all owners, operators or occupants of the occupancy.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 105.3.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

105.3.1 Expiration. An operational permit shall remain in effect until reissued, renewed or revoked, or for such a period of time as specific in the permit. Construction and inspection permits issued shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date after its issuance; provided however that every permit issued shall expire on the ninetieth (90 th ) day after its issuance if the work on the site authorized by such permit has not commenced or has not been inspected; or shall expire whenever the Fire Code Official determines the work authorized by such permit has been suspended, discontinued or abandoned or has not been inspected for a continuous period of ninety (90) days after the time the work has commenced. Permits are not transferrable and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy or ownership shall require that a new permit be issued.

EXCEPTION: If the holder of any permit issued by the Fire Prevention Bureau presents satisfactory evidence that unusual construction difficulties has prevented work from being started or continued without being suspended, discontinued or abandoned or the work has not been inspected within the ninetieth (90th) day time period or completed within the two-year period of validity, the Fire Code Official may grant extensions of time reasonably necessary because of such difficulties. The extension shall be requested in writing for that purpose with justifiable cause demonstrated.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 105.5 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

105.5 Required operational permits. The Fire Code Official is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Chapter 1, Sections 105.5.1 through 105.5.73.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 105.5 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 105.5.60 through 105.5.74 to read as follows:

105.5.60 Airport, heliport and helistop. An operational permit is required to operate an airport, heliport and helistop.

105.5.61 Bulk storage facility. Above ground bulk storage of flammable and combustible liquids for each 225,000 BBL or major fraction thereof.

105.5.62 Educational occupancy. An operational permit is required to operate any occupancy classified as a Group E occupancy or E-Daycare in all commercial properties and residential properties with seven (7) or more children.

105.5.63 Emergency responder communication enhancement system. An operational permit is required to operate an emergency responder communication enhancement system.

105.5.64 General use permit. An operational permit is required to maintain, store, use or handle materials, or to conduct processes which may produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such processes, or to carry on any activity which in the opinion of the Fire Code Official may be hazardous to life and property and which is not specifically covered by Section 105.5

105.5.65 High-rise. An operational permit is required to operate any high-rise structure.

105.5.66 Hot air balloon. An operational permit is required to launch any hot air balloon which has its lifting power provided by an open flame device. A plan shall be submitted for approval showing distances from buildings and other possible hazards, as determined by the Fire Code Official, before the permit is issued.

105.5.67 Institutional occupancy. An operational permit is required to operate any occupancy classified as an I-2, I-3 or I-4 occupancy.

105.5.68 Marijuana facility. An operational permit is required to operate a dispensary, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution or similar facility.

105.5.69 Marine service station. An operational permit is required to operate a marine service station.

105.5.70 Public firework display. An operational permit is required to conduct a public firework display.

105.5.71 Radioactive material. An operational permit is required to store or handle radioactive materials.

105.5.72 Recreational fire. An operational permit is required for a recreational fire.

105.5.73 Residential occupancy. An operational permit is required to operate a residential occupancy with three or more units.

105.5.74 Rifle range. An operational permit is required to operate a rifle range.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 105.5.18 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by the revision of Subsection (3) to read as follows:

To store, handle or use Class II or Class IIIA liquids in excess of 25 gallons (95 L) in a building or in excess of 60 gallons (227 L) outside a building.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 105.6 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

105.6 Required construction and inspection permits. The Fire Code Official is authorized to issue construction and inspection permits for work as set forth in Chapter 1, Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.30.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 105.6 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 105.6.26 through 105.6.31 to read as follows:

105.6.26 Buildings and structures. A construction permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure.

105.6.27 Automatic sprinkler systems. A construction permit is required for the installation or modification of an automatic sprinkler system, including all interior and exterior piping, valves, or appurtenances. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit.

105.6.28 Fire Department emergency access and building emergency egress. A construction permit is required for the construction or modification of a Fire Department emergency access and building emergency egress.

105.6.29 High piled storage. A construction permit is required for the construction or modification of a high piled storage area inside, or outside of any building or structure.

105.6.30 Hazardous materials, when not in "H" occupancies. A construction permit is required for the installation or modification of a hazardous material, when not in "H" occupancies.

105.6.31 Special systems. A construction permit is required for the construction or modification of vapor recovery systems, dust collection systems, compressed or liquefied gas manifolds, and other special systems requiring Fire Department approvals.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 108 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 108.7, 108.8, and 108.9 to read as follows:

108.7 Operational permit fees. The fee set forth and established for the particular activity by a resolution of the City Council shall accompany all operational permits required pursuant to the provisions of this code.

108.8 Construction and inspection permit fees. Construction and inspection permit fees shall be paid at the time of the permit issuance. In addition to the permit fee, the applicant shall pay a plan check fee. The fee set forth and established for the particular activity by a resolution of the City Council shall accompany all construction and inspection permits required pursuant to the provisions of this code.

108.9 Reinspection fee. When the Fire Code Official or his representative arrives at an occupancy to inspect for compliance with a written order or notice and is prevented from making the inspection due to inaccessibility of the area, or finds that compliance with the written order has not been made or other circumstances, or when an inspection is scheduled for operational or construction permits and the permittee is not ready for inspection and does not inform the Fire Code Official or his representative two hours prior to the scheduled inspection, a reinspection fee may be assessed.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 110.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 110.2.2 to read as follows:

110.2.2 Submission of records. Contractors, engineers, test companies and licensed and/or certified testers who perform inspection, testing and/or maintenance services on fire protection and life safety systems and equipment within the City of Long Beach are required to electronically submit all compliant and non-compliant reports to the Long Beach Fire Department via a method approved by the Fire Code Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 110.6 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 110.6.1 to read as follows:

110.6.1 Occupant count. The supervisor of each place of assembly shall have an effective system to keep count of the number of occupants present in the assembly area. If at any time, the Fire Code Official determines that an accurate count of occupants is not being maintained, the occupancy shall be cleared until an accurate count can be made.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 113.4 of Chapter 1 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 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 the provisions of this code, or who enters a building that has been declared "unsafe" and ordered "evacuated", shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

A person is guilty of a separate offense each day during which he or she commits, continues, or permits a violation of any provision of, or any order, rule, or regulation made pursuant to, this chapter.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 114.4 of Chapter 1 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 guilty of a misdemeanor.

A person is guilty of a separate offense each day during which he or she commits, continues, or permits a violation of any provision of, or any order, rule, or regulation made pursuant to, this chapter.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Chapter 1 Division II of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 116 to read as follows:

SECTION 116 - RESPONSIBILITY

116.1 Responsibility for costs. Persons who personally or through another willfully, negligently, or in violation of law set a fire, allow a fire to be set, allow a fire kindled or attended by them to escape from their control, allow any hazardous materials to escape from their control, neglect to properly comply with any written notice of the Fire Code Official, or willfully or negligently allow the continuation of a violation of this code and amendments thereto are liable for the expenses of fighting the fire, for the expenses of any investigation, or for the expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident. Such expenses shall be a charge against that person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of such person, and is collectible by the

City in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied and a lien may be attached to the involved property.

116.2 Reporting injuries caused by fires. Any person, firm, corporation, or agency that maintains a hospital, pharmacy, or any other medical or first aid service shall immediately report to the Fire Code Official any person suffering from any fire-related injury. The report shall be made both by telephone and in writing, and shall include the name and address of the injured person, the person's whereabouts, and the character and extent of the person's injuries.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 202 of Chapter 2 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding or revising the following definitions to read as follows:

Boat Yard. A facility for construction, repair, storage, launching, berthing, and fueling of small craft.

Fire Chief. The chief officer of the Fire Department serving the jurisdiction.

Fire Code Official. The fire marshal or his or her designated representatives.

High-rise structure. Every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than seventy-five (75) feet above the lowest floor level having building access (see California Building Code, Section 403) or the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access, whichever is more restrictive, except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Section 1250 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Small Craft. Vessels under sixty-five (65) feet in length.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 307.1.1 of Chapter 3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning shall be conducted in accordance with Section 307 and as required by other governing agencies regulating emissions. No person shall conduct open burning for any purposes except:

When such fire is set or permission for such fire is given in the performance of the official duty of any Public Safety Officer, and the fire in the opinion of such officer is necessary for the purpose of the prevention of a fire hazard which cannot be abated by any other means or for the purpose of the instruction of public employees in the methods of fighting fire.

When such fire is set on property used for industrial or institutional purposes to instruct employees in methods of fighting fire.

The Fire Code Official has issued an open burning permit allowing open burning for a specific purpose.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 307.4.2 of Chapter 3 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 307.4.2.1 to read as follows:

307.4.2.1 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall be in accordance with Section 307. Recreational fires shall not be conducted unless the Fire Code Official has issued a permit allowing such fires. For recreational fires, this permit shall be issued without cost.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025)

Editor's note— ORD-25-0019, amended § 18.48.250 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 18.48.250 was entitled "CFC Chapter 3, Section 307.4.2—General," and derived from ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022.

Section 308.1.7 of Chapter 3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

308.1.7 Sky lanterns. A person shall not release or cause to be released a sky lantern.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 312.2 of Chapter 3 of the California Fire Code is amended by the revision of Subsection (4) and the addition of Subsections (6) and (7) to read as follows:

(4)

Set the top of the posts not less than 4 feet above ground.

(6)

Where heavy truck traffic is anticipated guard posts shall be a minimum of 6 inches in diameter, or as required by the Fire Code Official, concrete filled, located not less than 5 feet from the protected object, and have the tops of the posts not less than 4 feet above ground.

(7)

Guard posts shall be painted safety yellow.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 403.11 of Chapter 4 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 403.11.4 to read as follows:

403.11.4 Fire safety officer. When in the opinion of the Fire Code Official, a place of assembly or any other place where people congregate, because of the number of persons, or nature of performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity or any other type of activity, and when the Fire Code Official determines it is essential for public safety, the owner, agent, lessee or responsible party shall pay for Long Beach Fire Department Fire Safety Officers to be present.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 503.2.1 of Chapter 5 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 26 feet, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of 15 feet, or as approved by the Fire Code Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 503.2.3 of Chapter 5 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 of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities, as approved by the Fire Code Official. Permeable pavers or similar materials and methods shall not be acceptable.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 503.2.4 of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

503.2.4 Turning radius. Fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum inside turning radius of 28 feet, or as approved by the Fire Code Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 505.1 of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of the following sentence to read as follows:

When in the opinion of the Fire Code Official address numbers need to be larger due to building location, each character shall be 8 inches in height or larger as required by the Fire Code Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 505.1 of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 505.1.1 and 505.1.2 to read as follows:

505.1.1 Rear address numbers. All buildings on the property of the Long Beach Airport, and all multi-tenant buildings within the City, shall be provided with address numbers and/or suite numbers on the rear doors to each tenant space.

505.1.2 Address illumination. Address numbers on the street or road frontage of the building, shall be internally or externally illuminated. In addition, buildings on the Long Beach Airport property shall have the rear address numbers internally or externally illuminated, in addition to the street or road frontage addresses.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 506.1 of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 506.1.3 and 506.1.4 to read as follows:

506.1.3 Identification. When required, keys shall be clearly tagged as to the area and/or location they serve and a minimum of three separate sets shall be located within the key box.

506.1.4 Gates. Vehicular or pedestrian gates obstructing required fire access shall be provided with locking devices and/or over-ride mechanisms, which have been approved by the Fire Code Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 507.2.1 of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 507.2.1.1 to read as follows:

507.2.1.1 Tracer wire. Where nonmetallic pipe or fittings are used in the installation of private fire service mains, tracer wire shall be installed along the pipe and fittings.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 507.5 of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrants systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through 507.5.8 and Appendix C or by an approved method.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 507.5 of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 507.5.7 and 507.5.8 to read as follows:

507.5.7 Hydrant markers. Fire hydrants shall be identified with blue reflective raised pavement markers within the fire access road, or other means as required by the Fire Code Official.

507.5.8 Painting. Private fire hydrant systems shall have the hydrants painted with two coats of fire hydrant red.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 510.5.4 of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 510.5.4.1 to read as follows:

510.5.4.1 Acceptance testing. When required by the Fire Code Official, an approved independent test company shall be obtained by the installing contractor to witness and record all acceptance testing. All test results shall be sent to the Fire Code Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 511 to read as follows:

SECTION 511 - EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY

511.1 General. Each high-rise building shall have an Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF) located on the roof of the building in an area approved by the Fire Department. The landing facility shall be for emergency operations only and installed in accordance with Section 511.

511.2 Approaches. A landing glide slope angle determined by a ratio of eight feet horizontal distance for every one foot of vertical clearance is required. Two such approaches shall be available at least ninety degrees removed from each other.

511.3 Landing and takeoff area. A clear, unobstructed landing and takeoff area is required with a minimum dimension of one hundred feet by one hundred feet and a touchdown area having a minimum dimension of fifty feet by fifty feet.

511.4 Roof perimeter. If the roof has no parapet wall, a substantial fence or safety net shall be provided around the perimeter of the roof in such a manner that it will not restrict or reduce the required landing and takeoff area.

511.5 Wind device. An approved wind-indicating device shall be provided.

511.6 Standpipe. A Class II wet standpipe shall be provided and located in such a manner that it will not restrict or reduce the required landing and takeoff area.

511.7 Marking. The rooftop shall be marked by an emergency marker as required by the Fire Code Official.

511.8 Communication system. An extension of the building's emergency communication system shall extend to the roof and shall consist of a head set and microphone in a cabinet.

EXCEPTION: Where approved by the Fire Code Official, Fire Prevention Requirement 1.1016A Alternate to Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility, shall be used when submitting for a modification to eliminate the EHLF requirement.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 901.4.2 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

901.4.2 Nonrequired fire protection and life safety systems. Any fire protection and life safety system not required by this code or the California Building Code shall be furnished for complete protection throughout the entire building and meet all requirements of this code and the California Building Code unless a fire wall, with no door or window opening, is constructed per the California Building Code Section 706 to separate the building or fire areas.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 901.4 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 901.4.8 to read as follows:

901.4.8 Protection of fire protection systems and equipment. Fire protection systems and equipment subject to possible vehicular damage shall be adequately protected with guard posts in accordance with Section 312 Vehicle Impact Protection, and modifications adopted under this code.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 903.1 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 903.1.2 and 903.1.3 to read as follows:

903.1.2 Existing buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all existing occupancies as required by this section, if any of the following occurs:

There is a change in occupancy classification to one that would require an automatic sprinkler system per the Fire Code in the new occupancy.

The Fire Code Official determines that an automatic sprinkler system is required to provide a minimum level of public safety.

903.1.3 Partial automatic sprinkler systems. Partial automatic sprinkler systems are not allowed. Where automatic sprinkler systems are required to be installed by this section, or by any other sections in this code, or any nationally recognized standards, or are electively installed, the automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire building, unless a fire wall, with no door or window openings, is constructed per the California Building Code Section 706 to separate the building or fire areas.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 903.2 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of the following paragraph to read as follows:

All new commercial, industrial and non-residential buildings that require two or more exits or that are greater than 3,000 sq. ft. shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 903.2.8 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of the following paragraphs to read as follows:

All new multi-family (3 or more units) residential, hotels, motels and similar buildings shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system.

All new single-family dwellings and duplexes shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 903.3.5 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 903.3.5.3 to read as follows:

903.3.5.3 Hydraulic calculations margin. Fire protection system hydraulic calculations shall include a 10 percent safety margin between the available water supply and the required system supply.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 903.3.10 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 903.3.10.1 to read as follows:

903.3.10.1 Control valves. Fire Sprinkler system floor control valves shall be located within stairway designated as "Number 1".

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 903.4.2 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 903.4.2.1 to read as follows:

903.4.2.1 Signal reporting. All signals shall transmit to the remote annunciator and supervising station with each device's specific location, type and address.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 903.4.3 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of the following sentence to read as follows:

The exterior alarm device shall be a horn and strobe device or a speaker and strobe (for voice evacuation systems), located on the address side of the building, 10 feet above grade with no building obstructions and closest to the location of the fire department connection. This device shall be operable on any alarm.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 903.4.3 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 903.4.3.1 and 903.4.3.2 to read as follows:

903.4.3.1 Alarms. At least one (1) additional horn and strobe device is required on the interior of a building at the main entrance or in a location as approved by the Fire Code Official.

903.4.3.2 Manual pull station. At least one (1) manual pull station is required on the interior of a building at the main entrance or in a location as approved by the Fire Code Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 903.4 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 903.4.4 to read as follows:

903.4.4 Remote annunciator. A remote annunciator shall be provided at the main entrance, the first suite in a multi suite building, or in a location as approved by the Fire Code Official. The remote annunciator shall be key operated and have the capability to silence and reset the system, or by other approved means. The visual description shall lock in until the system is reset and shall not be cancelled by the operation of an audible alarm-silencing switch.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 905.1 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 905.1.1 to read as follows:

905.1.1 Design. All standpipe systems, except Class II systems, shall be designed to deliver a minimum of 125 psi at the discharge of all standpipe outlets.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 905.4 Subsection 1 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

In every required interior or exterior stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor level. Hose connection shall be located at the floor landing of each floor, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official. See California Building Code Section 909.20.2.3 for additional provisions in smokeproof enclosures.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 907.1 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 907.1.6 through 907.1.10 to read as follows:

907.1.6 Voluntary. Any fire alarm system not required by this code or the California Building Code shall be furnished for complete protection and meet all requirements of this code and the California Building Code, unless approved by the Fire Code Official.

907.1.7 Evacuation. Buildings over 3 stories may be required to provide building evacuation based on the floor of alarm, the floor above and the floor below, in lieu of a general alarm, at the discretion of the Fire Code Official.

907.1.8 Control panels. Fire alarm system control panels, including sprinkler monitoring panels, shall be utilized for connecting and supervising fire alarm and/or fire related equipment only. Security or similar devices shall not be connected to a fire alarm or sprinkler monitoring control panel. The use of control panels capable of this feature is subject to the following:

The owner of the facility where the panel is being installed shall provide an original letter, on company letterhead, to the Long Beach Fire Department stating that not now, nor in the future, will security or similar equipment be connected to the fire alarm or sprinkler monitoring control panel.

New and/or existing control panels installed after the adoption of this ordinance found to be in violation of this requirement shall be subject to corrective action, as determined by the Fire Code Official.

907.1.9 Remote annunciator. A remote annunciator shall be provided at the main entrance, the first suite in a multi suite building, or in a location as approved by the Fire Code Official. The remote annunciator shall

have the capability to silence and reset the system via a key located in the Knox box, or other approved means.

907.1.10 Alarms. Where fire alarm systems are installed in non-sprinklered buildings an exterior horn and strobe device shall be installed and located on the address side of the building closest to the location of the remote annunciator.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 907.3.1 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm system or sprinkler monitoring system, when one is installed. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location and shall perform the intended fire safety function in accordance with this code and the California Mechanical Code. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 907.3.1 Exception 2 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm or sprinkler monitoring system, actuation of a duct smoke detector shall activate a visible and audible signal in an approved location. Duct smoke detector trouble condition shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as an air duct detector trouble.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 907 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 907.11 and 907.12 to read as follows:

907.11 Fire alarm upgrade. All existing multi-family residential, hotels, motels and high-rise buildings shall upgrade the existing fire alarm system to current code, at the time of replacement of the existing non- functioning fire alarm control panel.

907.12 Firefighter smoke removal system. A natural or mechanical Fire Department approved ventilation system for the removal of products of combustion shall be provided above and below grade on every level, at the discretion of the Fire Code Official, and shall consist of one of the following:

Panels or windows in the exterior walls which can be opened remotely from an approved location other than the fire floor. Such venting facilities shall be provided at the rate of twenty square feet per lineal feet of exterior wall in each story and shall be distributed around the perimeter at not more than fifty-foot intervals. Such windows or panels and their controls shall be clearly identified.

Exception: When a complete automatic fire extinguishing system is installed, windows or panels manually openable from within the fire floor or approved fixed tempered glass may be used in lieu of the remotely operated openable panels and windows. Such windows shall be clearly identified and shall be of the size and spacing called for above.

When a complete and approved automatic fire extinguishing system is installed, the mechanical air- handling equipment may be designed to accomplish smoke removal. Under fire conditions, the return and exhaust air shall be moved directly to the outside without recirculation to other sections of the building. The air-handling system shall provide a minimum of one exhaust air change each ten minutes for the area involved. The system shall utilize a firefighter smoke exhaust panel located at the main entrance to the building or as required by the Fire Code Official and shall be permanently labeled "Fire Department Smoke Evacuation Use Only". Operation of the system shall be by the use of a Knox key switch.

Any other design which will produce equivalent results as approved by the Fire Code Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 910.3 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

910.3 Smoke and heat vents. The design and installation of smoke and heat vents shall be in accordance with Sections 910.3.1 through 910.3.6.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 910.3 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 910.3.6 to read as follows:

910.3.6 Sprinklered buildings. Smoke and heat vents fusible links shall be designed at a minimum of 100 degrees above the temperature rating of the fire sprinklers.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 912.1 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 912.1.1 to read as follows:

912.1.1 Design. Fire department connections, where required, shall be provided with a minimum number of two (2) 2-½ inch inlets, regardless of the size of the fire sprinkler system. Where fire protection system demands are in excess of 1,000 gpm a minimum of four (4) 2-½ inch inlets shall be provided.

Hazardous locations, high-rise buildings or where fire protection system demands are in excess of 2,000 gpm, a second fire department connection utilizing four (4) 2-½ inch inlets may be required at the discretion of the Fire Code Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 912.2.1 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of the following paragraph to read as follows:

Fire department connections shall be located on the address side of the building or structure and shall be within 150 feet of a public fire hydrant, except as required by the California Fire Code Section 507.5.1.1, or as approved by the Fire Code Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 912.4 of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of the following paragraph to read as follows:

Fire department connections, where located in landscaping or other similar areas, shall be provided with a minimum 3-foot concrete pad around the fire department connection, and an approved concrete pathway leading to the fire department connection.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 1003 of Chapter 10 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 1003.8 to read as follows:

When the Fire Code Official determines that means of egress require

protection from possible vehicular damage, crash posts shall be installed in accordance with Section 312 Vehicle Impact Protection.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 1011.12 of Chapter 10 of the California Fire Code is amended by addition of Sections 1011.12.3 and 1011.12.4 to read as follows:

1011.12.3 Ladder. A fixed ladder shall be provided for access to the hatch or trap door.

1011.12.4 Stairway 1. When a stairway to the roof is required, it shall be designated "Stairway 1".

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 2303.1.1 of Chapter 23 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of the following paragraph to read as follows:

Dispensing devices shall be protected against physical damage from vehicles by mounting on a concrete island 6 inches or more in height or by other approved methods.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 2306.7.9.2 of Chapter 23 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

2306.7.9.2 Vapor-processing systems. Vapor-processing systems shall comply with Sections 2306.7.9.2.1 through 2306.7.9.2.10.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 2306.7.9.2 of Chapter 23 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 2306.7.9.2.5 through 2306.7.9.2.10 to read as follows:

2306.7.9.2.5 Component design. If a component is likely to contain a flammable vapor/air mixture under operating conditions and can fail in a manner, which could ignite the mixture, the component shall be designed to withstand an internal explosion without failure to the outside and protected to prevent flame propagation to other parts of the system.

2306.7.9.2.6 Fire checks. Approved fire checks or other positive means of automatic isolation of underground storage tanks shall be installed in vapor-return piping to prevent a flashback from reaching the underground tanks. Such devices also shall be installed in all vapor/air piping as close as practical to each burner or group of burners in a vapor incineration unit, and in all vapor-transfer piping as close as practical to refrigeration, absorption or similar types of processing equipment.

2306.7.9.2.7 Vent termination. Vents from vapor-processing units shall not be less than 12 feet above adjacent ground level and not less than 8 feet above the processing unit itself. Vent outlets shall be directed and located such that flammable vapors will not accumulate, travel to an unsafe location or enter buildings.

2306.7.9.2.8 Electrical equipment. Electrical equipment shall be in accordance with the California Electrical Code.

2306.7.9.2.9 Site control. Fences, bumper posts or other control measures shall be provided where necessary to protect from tampering, trespassing and vehicle traffic. The area within 15 feet of the installed vapor-processing unit shall be kept clear of combustible materials.

2306.7.9.2.10 Maintenance, tests and inspection. Vapor-recovery and vapor-processing equipment shall be subject to periodic maintenance, tests and inspections. Maintenance, tests and inspections set forth in the listing document, or other tests required by the Fire Code Official, shall be the responsibility of the owner or occupant of the premises on which such equipment is located.

Maintenance on vapor-recovery system or vapor-processing equipment shall be performed by the manufacturer of the affected equipment, or an equally qualified person. Written records of maintenance, tests, inspections and the results and recommendations shall be maintained on the premises where the equipment is located, and shall be made available to the Fire Code Official on request.

Incidents involving leaks, fires, explosions, overheating or requiring shutting down equipment, other than for routine maintenance or tests, shall be immediately reported to the Fire Department.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Chapter 35 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 3511 and 3512 to read as follows:

SECTION 3511 - WELDING AND CUTTING ABOARD VESSELS

No person shall perform any welding or cutting operations aboard any vessel moored or

anchored in the waterfront facilities under the jurisdiction of the Long Beach Harbor Department without first complying with the regulations of the Port of Long Beach Tariff and notifying the Fire Department.

No person shall perform any welding or cutting operations aboard any vessel moored,

anchored or in dry-dock or on any waterfront facility within the corporate limits of the City, which are not included and regulated in Section 3510.1 above, at any yacht moorage, shipyard, boat landing or marina without first notifying and receiving permission from the proper authority as hereinafter defined:

Proper authority for a yacht moorage, shipyard, boat landing or marina shall mean the manager or owner. Prior to giving permission to do welding or cutting, a permit shall be obtained from the Fire Department.

Proper authority for any area not covered in (1) shall be the Fire Code Official.

Welding or cutting shall be prohibited aboard any vessel in congested moorage,

except as approved by the Fire Code Official or in an approved shipyard site where adequate fire protection, as approved by the Fire Code Official, is provided. Vessels shall be located in such a manner as to facilitate their quick removal in case of fire or other emergency. If an unusual hazard exists which endangers life or property, the Fire Code Official may require sufficient and competent personnel to be immediately available to move the vessel in the event of an emergency.

Brows, gangways, ladders or other facilities shall be provided for prompt and easy access

to a vessel upon which welding or cutting is being conducted. A Jacob's ladder or other suitable

equipment may be required to be rigged on the offshore side in such a manner that it can be immediately lowered for a boarding party in the event of an emergency.

Within two hundred feet of any vessel or any transfer apparatus on any waterfront facility while transferring any liquefied petroleum gas, liquefied natural gas, or flammable liquid between such vessel and/or waterfront facility.

Within one hundred feet of any vessel or any transfer apparatus on any waterfront facility while transferring any combustible liquid between such vessel and/or waterfront facility.

At any time, the General Manager of the Port, the Director of the Marine

Division, or their authorized assistants, the Master of the vessel, the Fire Code Official, or any other responsible person is aware of a dangerous condition existing during welding or cutting operations, he/she shall immediately cause such operations to be discontinued. Operations shall not be resumed until the danger is abated, and the Fire Department is satisfied that appropriate safety levels are being provided.

Compressed gas and liquefied petroleum gas cylinders when being used aboard

a vessel shall not be placed below decks or under overhanging decks except by permission of the Fire Code Official.

All welding and cutting operations covered by this section shall also comply

with the requirements of other applicable sections of these regulations and with N.F.P.A. No. 303, "Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards."

SECTION 3512 - TESTS AND RECORDS REQUIRED

Wherever tests are required to determine the safety of welding and cutting operations,

records shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Fire Code Official. Additional tests and inspections shall be required to ensure that safe conditions are maintained and to determine that welding or cutting operations may be conducted with safety under the following conditions:

If the work has been delayed for a prolonged period of time.

When transfer of ballast or manipulation of valves or closure equipment tends to alter conditions in pipelines, tanks or compartments subject to gas accumulation.

If there is removal or disturbance of hatches or separations from adjoining compartments aboard vessels.

If vessels or containers are moved from one area to another.

If at any time conditions become hazardous, the person making the test or

inspection shall immediately notify the responsible person of the hazard. The responsible person shall immediately cause all operations to stop and remain stopped until the hazard is abated, and the Fire Department is satisfied that appropriate safety levels are being provided.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 3604 of Chapter 36 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 3604.7 to read as follows:

Cabinets for the protection of fire protection equipment shall be of non-corrosive

materials.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 4807.1 of Chapter 48 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

determined by the Fire Code Official on a case-by-case basis.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 5601.1 of Chapter 56 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 5601.1.6 to read as follows:

5601.1.6 Qualifications. The handling and firing of explosives shall be performed only by authorized pyrotechnicians licensed by the State of California, or by employees who are at least 18 years of age under the direct personal supervision of the authorized pyrotechnician.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 5601.2.4 of Chapter 56 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

5601.2.4 Financial responsibility. Before a permit required by Chapter 1, Sections 105.5.16, 105.5.44 or 105.5.70 is issued, the permittee shall file with the Fire Code Official a certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to transact business in the State of California. Such certificate shall certify that the operations under the permit are covered by the policy. The insurance coverage shall not be less

than One Million Dollars for injury or death of one person, One Million Dollars for injury or death to more than one person and One Million Dollars for damage to property in any one occurrence. Should the Fire Code Official decide that the activities of the permittee should be supervised by employees of the Fire Department, then the permittee shall furnish to the Fire Code Official the original or certified copy of the policy of insurance in the amounts above provided. The City of Long Beach, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers shall be named parties insured under said policy insofar as the activities of such officers and employees pertain to operations of permittee under the permit. The policy of insurance shall be approved by Risk Management as to sufficiency and the City Attorney as to form. Upon approval, the policy of insurance will be returned if permittee files a certificate of insurance issued by the insurance carrier. No insurance will be required if the permittee is a public agency.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 5608 of Chapter 56 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Sections 5608.1.2 and 5608.1.3 to read as follows:

5608.1.2 Prohibition. Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, store, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any fireworks, provided that the Fire Code Official shall have power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of permits for supervised public displays of fireworks by a jurisdiction, fair associations, amusement parks, other organizations or for the use of fireworks by artisans in pursuit of their trade. Every such use or display shall be handled by a competent operator approved by the Fire Code Official and shall be of such character and so located, discharged or fired so as, in the opinion of the Fire Code Official after proper investigation, not to be hazardous to property or to endanger any person.

5608.1.3 Financial responsibility. Before a permit required by Chapter 1, Section 105.6.66 is issued, the permittee shall file with the Fire Code Official a certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to transact business in the State of California. Such certificate shall certify that the operations under the permit are covered by the policy. The insurance coverage shall not be less than One Million Dollars for injury or death of one person, One Million Dollars for injury or death to more than one person and One Million Dollars for damage to property in any one occurrence. Should the Fire Code Official decide that the activities of the permittee should be supervised by employees of the Fire Department, then the permittee shall furnish to the Fire Code Official the original or certified copy of the policy of insurance in the amounts above provided. The City of Long Beach, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers shall be named parties insured under said policy insofar as the activities of such officers and employees pertain to operations of permittee under the permit. The policy of insurance shall be approved by Risk Management as to sufficiency and the City Attorney as to form. Upon approval, the policy of insurance will be returned if permittee files a certificate of insurance issued by the insurance carrier. No insurance will be required if the permittee is a public agency.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 5705.3.5.2 Subsection 7 of Chapter 57 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Group R occupancies: Quantities in Group R occupancies and accompanying attached or detached garages shall not exceed that which is necessary for maintenance or equipment operation and shall not exceed five gallons in non-sprinklered building or ten gallons in sprinklered buildings. Containers shall be listed or approved for the specific product to be stored and shall have an exterior label identifying the product in the container.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 6101.3 of Chapter 61 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

The installer shall submit construction documents for any single or multi

LP-gas container or system installation.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 6101 of Chapter 61 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 6101.4 to read as follows:

No liquefied petroleum gases of any type or mixture shall be permitted in any

occupancy either for sale, use or storage without the approval of the Fire Code Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 6103.2.2 of Chapter 61 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 6103.2.2.1 to read as follows:

6103.2.2.1 Portable cylinders. The use of portable cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas as motorized equipment fuel in occupancies is limited as follows: Liquefied petroleum gas fuel tanks on motorized equipment are limited to two per vehicle, one in storage and one in use, with a combined capacity of all tanks not to exceed fifty pounds. Refilling or exchanging of tanks shall not be permitted within the occupancy and shall be permitted only in approved locations as determined by the Fire Code Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

Section 6104.3 of Chapter 61 of the California Fire Code is amended by the addition of Section 6104.3.3 to read as follows:

6104.3.3 Tank orientation. Unless special protection is provided and approved by the Fire Code Official, containers of liquid petroleum gas shall be oriented so that their longitudinal axes do not point toward other

liquid petroleum containers, vital process equipment, control rooms, loading stations, flammable liquid storage tanks or required fire access roads.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses.

Table B105.1(1) of Appendix B of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

TABLE B105.1(1) REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

FIRE-FLOW
MINIMUM
CALCULATION AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM FLOW DURATION
FIREFLOW
AREA (Design Standard) (hours)
(gallons per minute)
(square feet)

0—3,600 No automatic sprinkler system 1,000 1

Duration in Table
Value in
3,601 and greater No automatic sprinkler system B105.1(2) at the
Table B105.1(2)
required fire-flow rate

Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code or
0—3,600 1, 000 1
Section 313.3 of the California Residential Code

1/2 value in Table
Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code or
3,601 and greater B105.1(2) with a 1
Section 313.3 of the California Residential Code
minimum of 1,000

For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m 2 . 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)

dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses.

Table B105.2 of Appendix B of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

TABLE 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 MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW FLOW DURATION SYSTEM (gallons per minute) (hours) (Design Standard)

No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2)

Section 903.3.1.1 of the California 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the reduced Fire Code B105.1(2) a flow rate

Section 903.3.1.2 of the California 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the reduced Fire Code B105.1(2) b flow rate

For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.

a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.

b. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)