Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 83 Consolidated Fire

8301 - FIRE CODE ADOPTED

Title 32 (Fire Code) of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference at this point as if set forth at length herein as the Fire Code for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District).

A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code has been filed in the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors and shall be at all times maintained by the executive office for use and inspection by the public.

8302 - AREAS REGULATED

The District finds and declares that this code does not occupy the whole area of any subject matter regulated or covered therein except where this code expressly states its intent to occupy the whole area of any subject matter regulated or covered therein.

Thus, in enacting this ordinance, it is not the intent of the District to preempt or otherwise nullify any other local ordinance containing different standards and protections.

8303 - APPLICABILITY

Except as provided in California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7, this code shall apply to, and be enforceable in, all areas, including cities and unincorporated areas, served by the District. All references in this code to the California Building Code, Residential Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Green Building Standards Code, Fire Code, and Electrical Code shall mean the appropriate legally applicable code adopted by each incorporated city that is a part of the District, or receives services from the District.

APPENDIX B - FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS

B103.3 - Areas without water supply systems.

This section shall only apply to buildings equipped with a fire sprinkler system. Parcels that are located outside the service boundary, above the existing pressure zone, or more than 2,000 linear feet (609.6 m) from an existing water main of a water purveyor may provide an on-site water supply, when approved by the fire code official. For one-family dwellings the water supply shall be in accordance with Table B103.3. For other than one-family dwellings, the water supply shall be in accordance with the NFPA 1142 or NFPA 13 water supply requirement, whichever is greater.

TABLE B103.3 TANK SIZES FOR ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS

FIRE-FLOW CALCULATION AREA TANK SIZE

0—3,600 square feet	7,500 gal
3,601—5,999 square feet	10,000 gal
6,000 square feet and greater	12,500 gal

B104.2 - Area separation.

Portions of buildings that are separated by fire walls without openings, constructed in accordance with the California Building Code, are allowed to be considered as separate fire-flow calculation areas. Fire barriers or fire partitions cannot be used to create separate fire-flow calculation areas.

B105.1 - One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses.

The minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(1) and B105.1(2).

Exception: The minimum fire-flow for one- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-3 buildings located in a fire hazard zone shall not be less than 1,250 gallons per minute (15 141.6 L/min) for a 1-hour duration at 20 psi (138 kPa).

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 SYSTEM MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW FLOW DURATION (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 or Section 903.3.1.2 of the 50% of the value in Table B105.1(2) a Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the reduced flow rate California Fire Code

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

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

Reserved.

B105.4 - Mobilehome parks.

The required fire-flow for mobilehome parks shall be 1,250 gallons per minute (4731.765 L/min), for a duration of 1 hour and with public hydrant spacing of not more than 600 feet (182 880 mm) apart. For mobilehome parks located in the High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the required fire flow shall instead be 2,000 gallons per minute (7570.824 L/min) for a duration of 1 hour. In either location, for recreational buildings located within a mobilehome park, the fire-flow and duration shall be according to the fire-flow calculation area set forth in Table B105.1(2).

B105.5 - Land subdivision projects.

For the subdivision of undeveloped land for other than single-family dwellings, due to the undetermined building size and type of construction, the required fire flow shall be 4,000 gallons per minute (15 141.6 L/min) for a duration of 4 hours with

public hydrant spacing of 300 feet (91 440 mm). The required fire-flow for the subdivision of land consisting of lots having existing structures shall be in accordance with Table B105.1(2) for fire-flow and duration.

APPENDIX C - FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION

C102 - LOCATION C102.1 - Fire hydrant locations.

Fire hydrants shall be provided at intersections and along required fire apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets.

TABLE C102.1 [Deleted]

C102.2 - Location on street.

Public hydrants shall be required on both sides of the street whenever streets are 64 feet (19,507 mm) or greater in width and containing four or more traffic lanes; or have raised median center dividers that make access to hydrants difficult, cause time delays, and/or create an undue hazard as determined by the fire code official.

C103 - NUMBER OF HYDRANTS C103.1 - Fire hydrants available.

The minimum number of fire hydrants available to a building, complex or subdivision shall not be less than that determined by the spacing requirements in Sections C105 and C106 when applied to fire apparatus access roads and perimeter public streets from which fire operations could be conducted.

C103.2 and C103.3 [Deleted].

C104.1 - Existing fire hydrants.

Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed to be considered as available. Existing fire hydrants on adjacent properties are allowed to be considered as available provided that fire apparatus access roads extend between properties and easements are established to prevent obstruction of such roads.

C105 - DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS C105.1 - Hydrant spacing.

Fire hydrants shall be spaced in accordance with Sections C105.2 through C105.4.

TABLE C105.1 [Deleted]

C105.2 - One- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-3 buildings.

For one- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-3 buildings, fire hydrants shall be spaced no more than 600 feet (182.88 m) apart. For properties with more than one dwelling unit per acre, no portion of lot frontage should be more than 450 feet (137.16 m) away, via fire apparatus access, from a public hydrant. For properties less than one dwelling unit per acre, no portion of a fire apparatus access roadway shall be farther than 750 feet (228.6 m) away, via fire apparatus access, from a properly spaced public hydrant that meets the required fire-flow.

C105.3 - Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-3 buildings.

For all occupancies other than one- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-3 buildings, including commercial, industrial, multifamily dwellings, private schools, and institutions, fire hydrant spacing shall be 300 feet (91.44 m). No portion of lot frontage shall be more than 200 feet (60.96 m), via fire apparatus access, from a public hydrant.

C105.4 - Cul-de-sac hydrant location.

When cul-de-sac depth exceeds 450 feet (137.16 m) (residential) or 200 feet (60.96 m) (commercial), hydrants shall be required at mid-block. Additional hydrants will be required if hydrant spacing exceeds specified distances in Sections C105.2

and C105.3.

C106 - ON-SITE HYDRANTS C106.1 - Required on-site hydrants.

When any portion of a proposed structure exceeds the allowable distances from a public hydrant, via fire apparatus access, on-site hydrants shall be provided. The spacing distance between on-site hydrants shall be 300 to 400 feet (91 440 mm to 121 920 mm). All on-site fire hydrants shall have, at a minimum, a fire-flow of 1,250 gallons per minute (4732 L/min) at 20 psi (137.895 kPa) for a duration of 2 hours. If more than one on-site fire hydrant is required, the fire flow shall be the lesser of either the required fire flow for the building, or 2,500 gallons per minute (9463.53 L/min) at 20 psi (137.895 kPa) for a duration of 2 hours. All on-site hydrants shall be installed a minimum of 25 feet (7620 mm) from a structure or protected by a 2-hour firewall.

Exception: For fully sprinklered multifamily residential structures, on-site hydrants may be installed a minimum of 10 feet (3.05 m) from the structure.

APPENDIX O - TEMPORARY HAUNTED HOUSES, GHOST WALKS AND SIMILAR AMUSEMENT USES

O101.2 - Permits.

A place of assembly operational permit shall be required to operate temporary amusement haunted houses, ghost walks, or similar amusement uses in accordance with Appendix O101.2.

O101.2.1 - Permit documents.

The permit applicant shall submit construction documents for approval which include, at a minimum, a dimensioned site plan and floor plan.

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O101.3 - Jurisdictional building and planning department approval.

Approval to operate a temporary amusement haunted house or similar use or to change the approved use of an existing building, or portion thereof, for temporary amusement haunted house or similar use shall be approved by the jurisdictional building official and planning official prior to the Fire Department's final construction approval and issuance of an operational permit.

O102.2 - Temporary amusement haunted house.

A temporary building or structure, or portion thereof, which contains a system that transports passengers or provides a walkway through a course so arranged that the means of egresses are not apparent due to theatrical distractions, not visible due to low illumination, are disguised or are not readily available due to the method of transportation through the building or structure. These are usually used during the Halloween season for amusement or entertainment purposes where decorative materials, props, visual effects, or audio effects are utilized to create theatrical environment. A temporary amusement haunted house may be deemed a special amusement area by the fire code official depending on the floor plan layout, lighting, or visual distractions used and the effects those elements have on identifying and accessing the means of egress in the event of a fire or an emergency.

O102.3 - Ghost walks.

Similar to temporary amusement haunted houses and may include both indoor and outdoor areas used for amusement or entertainment purposes.

O102.4 - Temporary.

Temporary shall mean amusement use of buildings or structures, or portion thereof, at one location for not more than 90 days within a one-year period.

O102.5 - Special amusement area.

A special amusement area is any temporary, permanent, or mobile building or portion thereof that is occupied for amusement, entertainment or educational purposes and is arranged in a manner that:

Makes the means of egress path not readily apparent due to visual and audio distractions, or

Intentionally confounds identification of the means of egress path, or

Otherwise makes the means of egress path not readily available because of the nature of the attraction or mode of conveyance through the special amusement area, building, structure or portion thereof.

O103.1 - Allowable structures.

Temporary amusement haunted houses, ghost walks, and similar amusement uses which meet the definition of a Special Amusement Area shall only be located in structures that comply with the provisions for Special Amusement Areas in accordance with the California Building Code, and any applicable requirements in the County Code.

O103.7 - Fire protection.

Temporary amusement haunted houses, ghost walks, and similar amusement uses which meet the definition of a Special Amusement Area shall be provided with fire protection systems in accordance with Appendix O103.7.

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O103.7.2 - Fire detection systems.

An approved automatic fire detection system shall be provided in accordance with Section 907.2.12, as required for Special Amusement Areas.

O103.7.4 - Emergency voice alarm.

Provide an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.12, as required for Special Amusement Areas.

O103.9 - Decorative materials and interior finishes.

Interior wall, ceiling, and floor finishes shall be Class A rated in accordance with the California Building Code, and any applicable requirements in the County Code.

O103.15 - Maintenance.

Good housekeeping shall be maintained at all times throughout exhibit and exit pathways. The means of egress system shall not be obstructed during event operation.

APPENDIX PP - LOCAL AGENCY FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES

PP101 - GENERAL PP101.1 - Scope.

This appendix defines Local Agency Fire Hazard Severity Zones and provides the legal description of the geographic areas for the installation of fire sprinkler systems in occupancies as required by Section 903.2.11.7.

PP101.2 - Definitions.

See Chapter 49 for definitions.

(Ord. 2025-0027 § 5, 2025.)

PP102 - LOCAL AGENCY FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES PP102.1 - General.

Local Agency Fire Hazard Severity Zones, as defined in Section 4902.1 of this Code, are hereby designated in those areas as specified in Sections PP102.2 and PP102.3 of Appendix PP. Also see Chapter 49.

PP102.2 - Designation of Local Agency Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in incorporated cities of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County.

In accordance with the California statutory requirements pertaining to FireHazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) mapping, including those found in California Government Code sections 51178, 51178.5, and 51179, the following incorporated cities are designated as being located wholly or in part in a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ): Agoura Hills, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Calabasas, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Hidden Hills, Industry, Irwindale, La Canada Flintridge, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, La Puente, Lancaster, Lomita, Malibu, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rosemead, San Dimas, Santa Clarita, Walnut, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, and Whittier. Where an incorporated city served by the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County designates by ordinance areas within the jurisdiction of that local agency as being in a FHSZ in accordance with California Government Code section 51179, or successor statute, those additional areas, and that city, shall be considered to be part of the list in this section. The official record of these maps shall be the record of local adoption by the local agency or governing body having jurisdiction, in accordance with California Government Code section 51179, or successor statute.

PP102.3 - Designation of Local Agency Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

The following unincorporated areas located near or within the following jurisdictions are designated as being located wholly or in part in the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones: Angeles National Forest, parcels between the City of Agoura Hills and the City of Calabasas, Altadena, Azusa, Baldwin Hills, Catalina Island, Castaic, Charter Oaks Islands, Claremont, Claremont Island, Covina, parcels east of the Cities of Covina and West Covina, parcels south of the City of Diamond Bar, Glendora, Hacienda Heights, City of Hidden Hills, Kinneloa Mesa, La Crescenta, La Habra Heights, Ladera Heights, Malibu—Santa Monica Mountains Area, parcels west of Rolling Hills, Rowland Heights, San Dimas, San Gabriel Mountains Southface Area, Santa Monica Mountains, Stevenson Ranch, Sunset Mesa, Universal City, West Covina, West Hills and Valley Boulevard, Whittier, and parcels north of the city of Whittier. Where an agency having the sole legal authority to do so, designates by legal authority and motion areas served by the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County of that local agency as being in a FHSZ in accordance with applicable laws, those additional areas shall be considered to be part of the list in this section. The official record of these maps shall be the record of local adoption by the local agency or governing body having jurisdiction, in accordance with California Government Code section 51179, or successor statute.

PP102.4 - Parcel identification.

All map and parcel identification, fire hazard severity zone designation, and other information for those areas as specified in Sections PP102.2 and PP102.3 shall be accessible to property owners and the public at the Fire Department's fire prevention engineering unit offices or at the Forestry Division's fuel modification unit office.

PP102.5 - Periodic review.

The fire code official shall periodically review the areas in the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County identified as Fire Hazard Severity Zones pursuant to this section, and as necessary, make recommendations to revise the Fire Hazard Severity Zones. See California Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189.

(Ord. 2025-0027 §§ 6—9, 2025.)

PP103 - SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS SOUTHFACE AREA AND MALIBU—SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS AREA PP103.1 - General.

The San Gabriel Mountains Southface Area and the Malibu—Santa Monica Mountains Area are hereby designated in those areas as specified in Sections PP103.2 and PP103.3 of Appendix PP. Also see Section 903.2.11.7.

PP103.2 - Malibu—Santa Monica Mountains Area.

Beginning at a point where the Los Angeles County—Ventura County boundary line meets the Pacific Ocean mean high tide line. This being the true point of beginning. Thence, northeasterly along said Los Angeles County boundary line and all its various courses to the City of Los Angeles boundary line along the southerly line of Section 9, Township 1 North, Range 17 West, San Bernardino Base Meridian. Thence, southeasterly along said city boundary and all its various courses to the Pacific Ocean mean high tide line. Thence, westerly along said mean high tide line and all its various courses to the point of the beginning.

PP103.3 - San Gabriel Mountains Southface Area.

Beginning at a point where Interstate 5 Freeway and Latitude 34 degrees, 21 minutes (Northern Hemisphere) intersect. This being the true point of beginning. Thence, east along said Latitude of 34 degrees, 21 minutes to the Los Angeles County— San Bernardino County boundary line. Thence, south along the Los Angeles County Boundary to State Highway 30 (Baseline Road). Thence, west on State Highway 30 to Interstate Freeway 210, along Interstate 210 Freeway to the Interstate 5 Freeway. Thence, north on said Interstate 5 Freeway to the point of beginning.

APPENDIX QQ - LOS ANGELES COUNTY (LAC) FIRE-CODE FEE SCHEDULE

QQ101 - GENERAL

Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, or stipulated otherwise in other applicable laws, fees for the services to be rendered by the Los Angeles County Fire Department ("Department"), as reflected in the descriptions and tables of this fee schedule, shall be payable to the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County ("District"), sometimes referred to as the Department (the administering agency of the District).

QQ101.1 - Annual review of fees.

Fees in this schedule shall be reviewed annually by the Department. The amount of each fee shall be adjusted as follows: calculate the hourly rate for all positions included in the fee calculations based on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors—approved salaries and employee benefits, and Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller—approved overhead rates. The adjusted fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar; however, no fee shall exceed the cost of providing the service for which the fee is collected.

QQ102 - DEFINITIONS

The following words and terms are defined for the purpose of this fee schedule. Where words or terms are not defined herein, their meaning shall be in accordance with the Fire Code, Title 32, of the Los Angeles County Code, or other title of the Los Angeles County Code as most appropriate.

DEFENSIBLE SPACE (D-SPACE) INSPECTION. Inspection required by the State of California and local ordinance for provision of brush clearance as described in Sections 325, 327, and 4907 of Title 32 (Fire Code) of the Los Angeles County Code.

FINAL MAP. Term used by the jurisdictional planning agency to refer to the version of a subdivision map that, after receiving all necessary approvals from all necessary entities, may be filed in the office of the county recorder. Generally, the "final map" review process is preceded by a "tentative map" review process, but in certain cases laws may allow a "parcel map" to be considered the final map.

FIRE PROTECTION PLAN. A document prepared, per Chapter 49, for a specific project or development proposed for a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area. It describes ways to minimize and mitigate potential for loss from wildfire exposure. The fire code official is authorized to require a preliminary fire protection plan prior to the submission of a final fire protection plan.

PRELIMINARY FIRE PROTECTION PLAN. See Chapter 49, Section 4903.

FINAL FIRE PROTECTION PLAN. See Chapter 49, Section 4903.

FUEL MODIFICATION. See Chapter 49, including Section 4902 (Definitions), and Section 4906 (Vegetation Management).

LACC. Los Angeles County Code.

LAND DEVELOPMENT UNIT (LDU). A unit of the Department Fire Prevention Division, the duties of which normally include determination of Fire Department conditions pertaining to water and access on applications for subdivisions, entitlements and discretionary permits within the jurisdiction of the District.

LOT. The terms "lot" and "parcel" shall be used synonymously.

PARCEL. The terms "parcel" and "lot" shall be used synonymously.

PARCEL MAP. A map for subdivisions, per California Government Code, Section 66426, and any other applicable laws. Generally, this term is used to refer to application maps for subdivisions that result in no more than 4 lots. See "FINAL MAP."

PUBLIC ROAD EASEMENT VACATION. Also referred to as a "street vacation." The complete or partial abandonment or termination of the public right to use a street, highway, or public service easement. See California Streets and Highway Code, Division 9, Part 3, for more details.

SUBDIVISION. See definition in the California Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Section 66424).

TENTATIVE MAP. Term referring to a map made for the purpose of showing the design and improvement of a proposed subdivision, and the existing conditions in and around it, for review during an early stage of the subdivision application process. It need not be based upon an accurate or detailed final survey of the property. See "FINAL MAP" and "PARCEL MAP."

TRACT MAP. Descriptor of maps used to distinguish subdivisions resulting in 5 or more lots.

QQ103 - FORESTRY DIVISION SERVICE FEES. QQ103.1 - Oak tree review fees.

QQ103.1.1 - Initial survey.

Upon receiving request for an oak tree environmental review, the site will be surveyed by the County Forester to determine the number of trees requiring review. The fee assessment will be based on that number.

TABLE QQ103.1(1)

OAK TREE PLAN REVIEW
	NUMBER OF TREES	FEE
1	1—15	$900.00
2	16—50	$1,000.00
3	51—100	$1,800.00
4	101—200	$2,799.00
5	201—400	$4,799.00
6	≥ 401	$7,998.00

TABLE QQ103.1(2)

OAK TREE INSPECTION
	SERVICE	FEE
1	Inspection	$376.00

QQ103.2 - Fuel-modification fees.

TABLE QQ103.2

FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN — REVIEW AND INSPECTION
CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS — Description	FEE a
1.) Barns, garages, accessory structures	$624.00
2.) New residential, commercial, or industrial structures:
a.) < 2,500 sq. ft. in total area	$723.00
b.) ≥ 2,500 sq. ft. in total area	$845.00
3.) Additions/modifications to existing residential, commercial, or industrial structures which increase the square footage or footprint of the structure by 50 percent or more and for which the addition/modification is:
a.) < 2,500 sq. ft. in total area	$723.00
b.) ≥ 2,500 sq. ft. in total area	$845.00
4.) Change of occupancy:
a.) ≤ 2,500 sq. ft.	$723.00
b.) > 2,500 sq. ft.	$845.00
5.) Tracts only, where the residential structures are proposed to be built by the same individual or entity: New residential structure ≥ 2,500 sq. ft. in total area, within currently developing tracts of 25 or more lots	$732.00
SUBDIVISION MAPS REVIEW PROCESS — Description	FEE a
6.) Subdivision where proposal would result in 4 or fewer lots
a.) Fire protection plan review	$162.00
7.) Subdivision where proposal would result in 5 or more lots
a.) Preliminary fire protection plan review	$1,133.00
b.) Final fire protection plan review — includes lots 5—20	$1,230.00
c.) Final fire protection plan review — each additional 10 lots, or portion thereof, over 20	$752.00

a Per review and inspection.

QQ103.3 - Defensible (D-Space) inspection fees.

TABLE QQ103.3

DEFENSIBLE-SPACE (D-SPACE) INSPECTION
SUBJECT OF REVIEW / SERVICE REQUESTED	FEE a
1.) Initial Inspection (Fee to be phased in as described by year, below)
a.) 2022	$50.00
b.) 2023	$100.00
c.) 2024	$151.00
2.) Noncompliance at Second Inspection
Abatement Enforcement Administrative Fee	$908.00

a Per parcel.

QQ104 - FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION FEES QQ104.1 - Land Development Unit (LDU) fees.

TABLE QQ104.1(1)

LDU SUBDIVISION REVIEWS OF "TENTATIVE MAPS"
SUBJECT OF REVIEW / SERVICE REQUESTED	FEE
A.) MINOR LAND DIVISIONS (Sometimes referred to as "Parcel Map" Reviews)
A1.) Initial Review (Each fee charge purchases 3 reviews)
a.) Initial submittal	$1,289.00
A2.) Additional Reviews/Revisions (Each fee charge purchases 1 review)
a.) Submittal of a revision (i.e., "revised map" is required) to a map that has not yet received approval by the advisory agency of the county or the city (or if there is no advisory agency, then by the legislative body thereof). ("REVISION")	$372.00
b.) Submittal of a revision (i.e., "revised map" is required) of the conditions of approval for a map that had already received approval by the advisory agency of the county or the city (or if there is no advisory agency, then by the legislative body thereof). ("REVISED")	$725.00
c.) Submittal of a less-than-significant revision to a map (i.e., a "revised map" is not required). ("AMENDMENT")	$442.00
B.) MAJOR LAND DIVISIONS (Sometimes referred to as "Tract Map" Reviews)
B1.) Initial Review (Each fee charge purchases 3 reviews)
a.) Lots 1—10 (i.e., single flat fee covers up to 10 lots)	$2,983.00
b.) Each additional lot between 11—50	$23.00
c.) Each additional lot between 51—100	$17.00
d.) Each additional lot between 101—1,000	$13.00
e.) Each additional lot 1,001 or greater	$7.00
B2.) Additional Reviews/Revisions(Each fee charge purchases 1 review)
a.) Submittal of a revision (i.e., "revised map" is required) to a map that has not yet received approval by the advisory agency of the county or the city (or if there is no advisory agency, then by the legislative body thereof). ("REVISION")	$442.00
b.) Submittal of a revision (i.e., "revised map" is required) of the conditions of approval for a map that had already received approval by the advisory agency of the county or the city (or if there is no advisory agency, then by the legislative body thereof). ("REVISED")	$1,431.00
c.) Submittal of a less-than-significant revision to a map (i.e., a "revised map" is not required). ("AMENDMENT")	$725.00

TABLE QQ104.1(2)

LDU SUBDIVISION REVIEWS OF "FINAL MAPS" a
SUBJECT OF REVIEW / SERVICE REQUESTED	FEE
1.) Initial Review (Each fee charge purchases 3 reviews)
a.) Each map consisting of 1—5 lots.	$725.00
b.) Each map consisting of 6—10 lots.	$795.00
c.) Each map consisting of 11—25 lots.	$936.00
d.) Each map consisting of 26—50 lots.	$1,078.00
e.) Each map consisting of 51 or more lots.	$1,289.00
2.) Additional Reviews (Each fee charge purchases 1 review)
a.) Supplemental review (i.e., when a final map is submitted more than three times).	$231.00
3.) Verification (Each fee charge purchases 1 review)
a.) Verification that the final map complies with the applicable ordinances, conditions, and other requirements.	$301.00

a Regarding application of Table QQ104.1(1) and Table QQ104.1(2): In cases where laws and agencies allow a one-step review process (i.e., a "parcel map" review where no "tentative map" review is necessary), the Fire Department shall be authorized to assess the applicable service fee(s) that most appropriately reflect the service(s) being provided, whether from Table QQ104.1(1) or Table QQ104.1(2).

TABLE QQ104.1(3)

LDU MISCELLANEOUS FEES
SUBJECT OF REVIEW / SERVICE REQUESTED		FEE
1	Coastal Development Permit (CDP)	$442.00
2	Conditional Use Permit (CUP)	$442.00
3	Conditional Use Permit (CUP) — revised	$259.00
4	Discretionary-permit review, including, but not limited to: design review, design overlay review (DOR), development permit application review, "Exhibit 'A'" review, planned urban development (PUD) review, and preliminary review	$301.00
5	"Exhibit 'A '" — revised	$301.00
6	Grading plan review — fire lanes and private driveways	$301.00
7	Lot-line adjustment(s), and/or lot merger(s)	$301.00
8	Mobilehome park or special occupancy park	$442.00
9	"One Stop " advisory counseling/review	$176.00
10	Vacation of public road easement	$301.00
11	Waiver request	$329.00
12	Water appeals board	$160.00
13	Water/Hydrant (public) plans and systems	$301.00
14	Each additional hydrant over 10	$35.00
15	Zone change	$301.00

QQ104.2 - Operational permit fees.

TABLE QQ104.2

OPERATIONAL PERMIT FEES
PROPOSED ACTIVITY		FEE a
1	Activities in Wildfire Risk Areas	$390.00
2	Additive Manufacturing	$390.00
3	Aerosol Products	$390.00
4	Amusement Buildings	$390.00
5	Automobile Wrecking Yard	$390.00
6	Aviation Facility	$390.00
7	Bonfire	$390.00
8	Carbon Dioxide Systems used in Beverage Dispensing Applications	$390.00
9	Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Systems	$390.00
10	Carnivals and Fairs	$390.00
11	Cellulose Nitrate Film	$390.00
12	Combustible-Dust Producing Operations	$390.00
13	Combustible Fibers	$390.00
14	Commercial Rubbish-Handling Operation	$390.00
15	Compressed Gases	$390.00
16	Covered and Open Mall Buildings	$390.00
17	Cryogenic Fluids	$390.00
18	Cutting and Welding Permit	$390.00
19	Dry Cleaning Plants	$390.00
20	Energy Storage Systems	$390.00
21	Exhibits and Trade Shows	$390.00
22	Explosives	$390.00
23	Fire Hydrants and Valves	$390.00
24	Fireworks Display	$390.00
25	Flammable or Combustible Liquids	$390.00
26	Floor Finishing	$390.00
27	Fruit and Crop Ripening	$390.00
28	Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging	$390.00
29	Hazardous Production Materials (HPM) Facilities	$390.00
30	Hazardous Materials	$390.00
31	Helicopter Landing Facility	$390.00
32	High-Piled Combustible Storage	$390.00
33	Hot Work Operations	$390.00
34	Industrial Ovens	$390.00
35	Liquid- or Gas-Fueled Vehicles or Equipment in Assembly Buildings	$390.00
36	Lithium Batteries	$390.00
37	LP Gas	$390.00
38	Lumber Yards and Woodworking Plants	$390.00
39	Magnesium	$390.00
40	Mass-Gathering Event, 5000 or More People	$780.00
41	Miscellaneous Combustible Storage	$390.00
42	Mobile Fueling of Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles	$390.00
43	Model Rockets	$390.00
44	Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities	$390.00
45	Oil and/or Natural Gas Wells	$390.00
46	Open Burning	$390.00
47	Open Flames and Candles	$390.00
48	Open Flames and Torches	$390.00
49	Organic Coatings	$390.00
50	Outdoor Assembly Event	$390.00
51	Pallet Yard	$390.00
52	Parade Float	$390.00
53	Places of Assembly	$390.00
54	Plant Extraction Systems	$390.00
55	Privately Contracted Private Fire Prevention Resource	$390.00
56	Private Fire Hydrants	$390.00
57	Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material	$390.00
58	Pyroxylin Plastics	$390.00
59	Radioactive Materials	$390.00
60	Recreational Fire	$390.00
61	Refrigeration Equipment	$390.00
62	Repair Garages and Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities	$390.00
63	Rooftop Helicopter Facility	$390.00
64	Rifle Range	$390.00
65	Special Events	$390.00
66	Spraying or Dipping	$390.00
67	Storage of Scrap Tires and Tire By-Products	$390.00
68	Temporary Sales Lots	$390.00
69	Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents	$390.00
70	Tire-Rebuilding Plants	$390.00
71	Tire Storage	$390.00
72	Waste Handling	$390.00
73	Wood Products	$390.00

a Per permit.

QQ104.2.1 - Film and Production Permit Fees.

TABLE QQ104.2.1

FILM AND PRODUCTION PERMIT FEES
PERMIT TYPE	FEE a
1 Pyrotechnics and Special Effects	$351.00
1a.) Permit-revision fee	$88.00
2 Filming	$343.00
2a.) Permit-revision fee	$86.00
3 Fuel-Dispensing Trucks and Vehicles	$253.00
3a.) Permit-revision fee	$63.00
4 Commercial Still Photography	$277.00
4a.) Permit-revision fee	$69.00

a Per permit or revisions thereof.

(Ord. 2023-0058 § 1, 2023.)

QQ104.3 - Plan review fees.

TABLE QQ104.3(1)

BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
TYPE OF REVIEW		FEE a
1	Dwelling, one- and two-family	$565.00
2	Multifamily residence	$776.00
3	Photovoltaic residential	$776.00
4	Photovoltaic commercial	$776.00
5	Commercial (B, F, S, M)	$776.00
6	Assembly occupancy	$706.00
7	Educational/institutional occupancy	$1,059.00
8	Hazardous occupancy	$918.00
9	High-rise buildings over 75 feet in height	$1,694.00
10	Smoke-control rational analysis	$1,412.00
11	High-piled combustible storage	$565.00
12	Site plan review — water and access	$565.00
13	Hazardous materials review (1—50 chemicals)	$776.00
14	Hazardous materials review (> 50 chemicals)	$1,271.00

a Per plan review.

TABLE QQ104.3(2)

FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN REVIEW
TYPE OF REVIEW		FEE a
1	NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system b : one- or two-family dwelling	$565.00
2	NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system b : multifamily dwellings	$706.00
3	NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system b :
a.	≤ 100 heads per system	$565.00
b.	> 100 heads per system	$847.00
4	Tenant Improvements to NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system b :
a.	≤ 20 heads with/without calculation	$282.00
b.	> 20 heads and ≤ 100 heads with/without calculation	$424.00
c.	>100 heads with/without calculation	$706.00
5	Underground fire protection system b :
a.	Single hydrant or single riser connection	$353.00
b.	≥ 2 connections for hydrants and/or risers	$565.00
6	Standpipe system b (Class I, II, & III)	$565.00
7	Water storage tank	$565.00
8	Special hazard fire extinguishing foam water spray nozzle system b	$565.00
9	Fire pump	$706.00

b See NFPA 13 (2022 edition), A.3.3.216 Sprinkler System, for explanation of separate systems.

TABLE QQ104.3(3)

FIRE ALARM PLAN REVIEW
TYPE OF REVIEW		FEE a
1	Emergency responder communication coverage (ERCC)	$1,129.00
2	Two-way communication system	$565.00
3	Fire alarm system:
a.	≤ 10 devices and/or fire sprinkler monitoring system	$282.00
b.	11—50 devices	$494.00
c.	51—90 devices	$706.00
d.	91—130 devices	$847.00
e.	> 130 devices	$1,366.00
4	Special extinguishing systems: CO 2 , foam, clean agent	$424.00
5	Gas detection system	$424.00

a Per plan review.

TABLE QQ104.3(4)

MISCELLANEOUS PLAN REVIEW
TYPE OF REVIEW		FEE a
1	Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment	$553.00
2	Additional plan review after initial review and one resubmittal (per hour)	$141.00
3	Expedited review (each two hours + initial fee)	$282.00
4	Pre-submittal meeting (initial two-hours)	$282.00
5	Plan review time (per hour) for modifications, re-stamp (minimum 1-hour)	$141.00
6	Petroleum / Chemical Unit plan review	$390.00
7	Aboveground propane/butane tank installation (125—499 gallons)	$565.00
8	Tank installation or removal	$390.00
9	Commercial kitchen hood systems (UL-300)	$293.00
10	Paint spray booth	$293.00
11	Medical gas storage system	$390.00
12	Energy storage system	$565.00
13	Energy storage system, Group R-3 and R-4	$195.00
14	Fuel cell power system	$424.00

QQ104.4 - Field inspection fees.

TABLE QQ104.4(1)

NEW CONSTRUCTION FIELD INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION		FEE a
1	Dwelling, one- and two-family	$390.00
2	Multifamily residence	$390.00
3	Photovoltaic residential	$293.00
4	Photovoltaic commercial	$780.00
5	Commercial (B, F, S, M)	$585.00
6	Assembly occupancy	$585.00
7	Educational/institutional occupancy	$390.00
8	Hazardous occupancy	$488.00
9	High-rise buildings over 75 feet in height	$780.00
10	Smoke-control acceptance test	$1,951.00
11	High-piled combustible storage	$1,171.00
12	Petroleum / Chemical Unit inspection	$390.00
13	Aboveground propane/butane tank installation (125—499 gallons)	$195.00
14	Tank installation or removal	$488.00
15	Tenant improvements projects not otherwise identified	$390.00

a Per inspection.

TABLE QQ104.4(2)

FIRE SPRINKLER FIELD INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION		FEE a
1	NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system b :
a.	One- or two-family dwelling	$390.00
b.	Tract model one- or two-family dwelling	$390.00
c.	Tract non-model one- or two-family dwelling	$390.00
2	NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system b : multifamily dwellings	$780.00
3	NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system b :
a.	≤ 100 heads per system	$780.00
b.	> 100 heads per system	$976.00
4	Tenant Improvements to NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system b :
a.	≤ 20 heads	$390.00
b.	> 20 heads and ≤ 100 heads	$585.00
c.	> 100 heads	$683.00
5	5-year sprinkler recertification	$390.00
6	Underground fire protection system b :
a.	1—4 connections for hydrants and/or risers	$390.00
b.	≥ 5 connections for hydrants and/or risers	$780.00
7	Fire-flow test witness/perform	$282.00
8	Water storage tank	$195.00
9	Fire pump acceptance test	$673.00

a Per inspection.

b See NFPA 13 (2022 edition), A.3.3.216 Sprinkler System, for explanation of separate systems.

TABLE QQ104.4(3)

FIRE ALARM FIELD INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION		FEE a
1	Fire alarm system:
a.	≤ 10 devices and/or fire sprinkler monitoring system	$390.00
b.	11—50 devices	$585.00
c.	51—90 devices	$683.00
d.	91—130 devices	$780.00
e.	> 130 devices	$988.00

a Per inspection.

TABLE QQ104.4(4)

SPECIAL SYSTEMS FIELD INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION		FEE a
1	Emergency responder communication coverage (ERCC)	$1,561.00
2	Two-way communication system	$195.00
3	Commercial kitchen hood systems	$390.00
4	Special extinguishing systems: CO 2 , foam, clean agent	$390.00
5	Gas detection system	$390.00
6	Medical gas storage system	$195.00
7	Energy storage system	$390.00

a Per inspection.

TABLE QQ104.4(5)

FIRE SAFETY FIELD INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION		FEE a
1	State of California Form 850 - Fire Safety Inspection Request	$390.00

a Per inspection.

TABLE QQ104.4(6)

MISCELLANEOUS FIELD INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION		FEE
1	Statement-of-intended-use review and inspection (Form 30)	$195.00
2	Additional inspections after initial inspection and one reinspection	$98.00
3	Special / priority inspection (including after-hour, additional technical assistance, and others deemed necessary by the fire code official) — charged per hour	Current hourly fire safety officer (FSO) rate

QQ104.5 - Annual inspection fees.

TABLE QQ104.5

ANNUAL FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION		FEE a
A.) Manufacturing
1	25,000 — 50,000 Square Feet	$488.00
2	50,001 — 100,000 Square Feet	$585.00
3	100,001 — 250,000 Square Feet	$780.00
4	>250,000 Square Feet	$1,171.00
B.) Warehousing
1	60,001 — 100,000 Square Feet	$585.00
2	100,001 — 150,000 Square Feet	$780.00
3	150,001 — 200,000 Square Feet	$976.00
4	200,001 — 250,000 Square Feet	$1,171.00
5	250,001 — 500,000 Square Feet	$1,366.00
6	>500,000 Square Feet	$1,561.00
C.) Assembly
1	< 12,500 Square Feet	$390.00
2	12,501 — 25,000 Square Feet	$488.00
3	25,001 — 50,000 Square Feet	$585.00
4	50,001 — 75,000 Square Feet	$683.00
5	>75,000 Square Feet	$780.00
D.) High Rise
1	7—10 Stories in Height	$780.00
2	11—15 Stories in Height	$976.00
3	16—20 Stories in Height	$1,171.00
4	>20 Stories in Height	$1,366.00
E.) Petroleum / Chemical Unit Occupancies
1	≤ 25,000 Square Feet	$390.00
2	25,001 — 50,000 Square Feet	$585.00
3	50,001 — 75,000 Square Feet	$780.00
4	75,001 — 100,000 Square Feet	$976.00
5	>100,000 Square Feet	$1,171.00
F.) Elementary / Middle / High Schools
1	< 200 Students	$390.00
2	201 — 400 Students	$585.00
3	401 — 700 Students	$780.00
4	701 — 1,000 Students	$976.00
5	1,001 — 1,500 Students	$1,171.00
6	1,501 — 2,500 Students	$1,366.00
7	>2,500 Students	$1,561.00
G.) Private Colleges
1	< 500 Students	$780.00
2	501 — 1,000 Students	$1,171.00
3	1,001 — 1,500 Students	$1,561.00
4	1,501 — 2,000 Students	$1,951.00
5	2,001 — 3,000 Students	$2,341.00
6	>3,000 Students	$3,122.00
H.) Jails
1	< 2,500 Square Feet	$390.00
2	2,501 — 5,000 Square Feet	$585.00
3	5,001 — 10,000 Square Feet	$780.00
4	10,001 — 50,000 Square Feet	$1,171.00
5	>50,000 Square Feet	$1,561.00
I.) Hospitals, 24-hour clinics, in-patient care and transitional care facilities
1	< 5,000 Square Feet	$585.00
2	5,001 — 10,000 Square Feet	$780.00
3	10,001 — 20,000 Square Feet	$976.00
4	20,001 — 50,000 Square Feet	$1,171.00
5	50,001 — 100,000 Square Feet	$1,561.00
6	>100,000 Square Feet	$2,341.00
7	R-3 Large Family Day Care	$390.00

a Per inspection.

APPENDIX RR - RIFLE RANGE

RR101 - GENERAL RR101.1 - Scope.

Rifle ranges shall comply with the basic fire- and life-safety requirements in this appendix.

RR101.2 - Permits.

A permit from the fire code official is required to establish, maintain, or operate a rifle range. Applications for permits shall be referred to the chief law enforcement officer for approval. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5 and 105.6.

RR102 - DEFINITIONS

RIFLE RANGE. Any indoor or outdoor firing, shooting, or target range established, maintained, or operated for the discharge of a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun, or firearm.

RR103 - RANGE OFFICER RR103.1 - Supervision.

Rifle ranges shall not be operated or maintained without the supervision of a qualified range officer.

RR103.2 - Qualifications.

To qualify as a range officer, individuals shall demonstrate to the fire code official and chief law enforcement officer their knowledge of firearms and ammunition, including the general rules of safety and the provisions of this code relative thereto. Individuals shall possess a valid certificate stating he or she is a qualified range officer.

RR104 - AMMUNITION RR104.1 - Inspection and disposal.

Ammunition shall be inspected and approved by the range officer before permission to fire or discharge the same is granted. Ammunition that will not fire or discharge or which is otherwise defective shall be surrendered to the range officer for safe disposal.

RR105 - FIRE APPLIANCES RR105.1 - Portable fire appliances.

Rifle ranges shall be equipped with portable fire appliances and other equipment required by the fire code official. Additional fire-prevention measures required by the fire code official shall be provided.

RR106 - VEGETATION RR106.1 - Removal.

Rifle ranges, including striking grounds, shall be completely clear of vegetation within a safe distance from the firing line.

RR107 - SIGNAGE RR107.1 - Warnings.

Rifle ranges which are not fenced shall be posted with approved warning posters or signs to notify and protect the public from danger.