Monrovia Municipal Code Ch. 15.20 Fire Code

(A) With the exception of the additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Chapter, Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the California Fire Code 2022 Edition, which incorporates and amends the International Fire Code 2021 Edition, published by the International Code Council, including Appendices Chapter 4, and B, C, D, and N, and the International Fire Code standards, is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the city.

(B) A copy of such code has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public while it remains in effect as the Fire Code of the City of Monrovia.

(`83 Code, § 15.20.010) (Ord. 99-08 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2003-02, § 1, 2003; Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2016-12 § 4, 2016; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4, (part), 2022)

The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosions or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. The titles to the various secondary codes listed in § 15.20.010 indicate more particularly the specific purposes contributing to the safeguarding of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion.

(`83 Code, § 15.20.020) (Ord. 99-08 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2003-02, § 1, 2003; Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

The following word and phrase substitutions are made in the code adopted in § 15.20.010 wherever they appear:

For the word or phrase: Substitute:

City, agency municipality City of Monrovia

Governing or legislative body City Council

Jurisdiction City of Monrovia

Fire Department Monrovia Fire Department

Chief Monrovia Fire Chief

Fire Code Official Chief or his/her appointee.

(`83 Code, § 15.20.030) (Ord. 99-08 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2003-02, § 1, 2003; Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2016-12 § 4, 2016; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 104.7 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code 2025 Edition is hereby amended by adding an opening paragraph to read as follows:

"This Code shall not be construed to hold the City or any officer or employee of the City responsible for any damage to persons or property by reason of the inspection or re-inspection authorized herein or failure to inspect or re-inspect or the permit issued as herein provided or by reason of the approval or disapproval of any equipment authorized herein."

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-06 § 12, 2019; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022; Ord. 2025-14 § 4 (part), 2025)

Section 111.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code 2025 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

Appeals to Board of Appeals. Whenever the Chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a license or permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the Code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the Chief of the fire department to the Board of Appeals of the City of Monrovia, as set forth in Section 2.58.050 of the Monrovia Municipal Code, within thirty days from the date of the decision of the Chief.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord.2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2019-06 § 13, 2019; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022; Ord. 2025-14 § 4 (part), 2025)

Section 104.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

The Fire Code Official is hereby authorized for the apprehension and prosecution of anyone suspected of violating any fire law or arson statute, to enforce the provisions of this Code and shall have the authority to render interpretations of this Code, and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this Code and shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this Code.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord.2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 103.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended by changing the title to read "Fire prevention bureau and arson investigation unit personnel and police" and to read as follows:

In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the Chief shall have the authority to appoint fire prevention personnel and arson investigators. Members of the arson investigation unit shall, complete the requirements set forth in California Penal Code section 832 and have the powers of a police officer in performing their duties."

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord.2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 105.6.15 of the California Fire Code 2025 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

An operational permit is required for :

1. Storage and use of LP-gas on land zoned "manufacturing".

Exception: A permit is not required for individual containers with a 500-gallon (1893 L) water capacity or less or multiple container systems having an aggregate quantity not exceeding 500-gallons (1893 L), used exclusively for emergency power generation serving Group R-3 occupancies not located in the Wildland-Urban Interface area.

2. Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas.

(Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022; Ord. 2025-14 § 4 (part), 2025)

Section 307.1.1 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

Prohibited open burning.

Open burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited. No person shall dispose of any combustible waste material by burning, or kindle or maintain any bonfire, rubbish fire, incinerator, or other outside non-permitted fireplace or chimney, or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on any lot or parcel of land within the city without a written permit from the Chief of the fire department.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Fire Apparatus Access Roads 503.2.1 Dimensions

Section 503.2.1 is amended and Table 503.2.1-A is added to the California Fire Code 2022 Edition to read in their entirety as follows:

503.2.1 Private roads used for fire apparatus access. The minimum width of private roads which are also used for fire apparatus access shall be in accordance with Table 503.2.1-A. The minimum required width for fire apparatus access should not be used to determine the minimum width of private roads. When approved by the chief this requirement may be modified or waived.

Table 503.2.1-A. Minimum Width of Private Roads Also Used for Fire Apparatus Access

Section 503.2.4 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

503.2.4 Turning radius. Fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum 38-foot (11590 mm) centerline radius [28-foot (8540 mm) inside radius, 48-foot (14640 mm) outside radius] on curves.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 503.3 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

503.3 Fire Lane Marking/Signage. The designation shall be indicated:

(1) By a sign posted immediately adjacent to, and visible from, the designated place clearly stating in letters not less than one inch in height that the place is a fire lane;

(2) By outlining or painting the place in red and, in contrasting color, marking the place with the words "FIRE LANE", which are clearly visible from the vehicle, or

(3) By a red curb or red paint on the edge of the roadway upon which clearly marked the words "FIRE LANE". The Chief shall have the authority to designate fire apparatus access roads on private property.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

1. In all new buildings regardless of the type of construction or occupancy.

EXCEPTIONS:

A) Detached Group U occupancies, providing the floor area does not exceed 1000 square feet.

B) Other minor buildings and/or occupancies as approved by the Fire Chief.

2. In existing buildings with new occupancies as required by other sections of the Fire Code.

(Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 903.2.18 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.2.18 Carports with habitable space above, detached private garages over 1000 square feet in area, and attached private garages shall be protected by fire sprinklers in accordance with this section. These areas shall have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of two (2) heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used.

(Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 903.3.1.2 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.3.1.2 Where allowed in buildings of Group R, up to and including buildings four stories in height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R as amended by Chapter 80 with the following additions:

(a) Attics shall be fully sprinklered with quick-response intermediate temperature heads.

(b) Private garages shall be sprinklered and shall have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of two (2) heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the garage area.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 903.3.1.3 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.1.3 Where allowed in buildings of Group R, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D as amended by Chapter 80 with the following additions:

(a) Attics containing forced air units shall have one or more quick-response intermediate temperature sprinkler heads adjacent to each unit.

(b) Private garages shall be sprinklered and shall have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of two (2) heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the garage area.

(c) Attics and basements used for storage purposes shall be fully sprinklered with residential type heads.

(d) A single exterior bell activated by the waterflow switch shall be provided at an approved location.

(e) A representative sample of spare fire sprinkler heads shall be provided at an approved location.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 1103.5 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

(a) Existing Group R, Division 1, 2, 2.1, 3, 3.1 or 4 Occupancies in which an addition of at least 50 percent of the existing living area takes place.

(b) Commercial buildings over 5,000 square feet when an addition is made.

(c) Commercial buildings under 5,000 square feet when an addition is made that will make the total area greater than 5,000 square feet.

(d) In buildings with new occupancies as required by other sections of the Fire Code.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2008-03 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 605.8 of the California Fire Code 2025 Edition is hereby amended as follows:

605.8 Incinerators and open burning are prohibited except as provided under Section 307.1.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022; Ord. 2025-14 § 4 (part), 2025)

Sections 806.1.5.1 - 806.1.5.11 are hereby added to the California Fire Code 2022 Edition to read as follows:

Permit and Plan.

806.1.5.1 A permit is required to establish, maintain or operate a Christmas tree lot. Application for permit shall be submitted to the chief for approval.

806.1.5.2 No person, including a holder of an un-revoked general merchandise license shall operate a Christmas tree lot without a permit issued pursuant to this section. A permit shall not be granted if the chief reasonably determines that the location or method of operation endangers life or constitutes a fire hazard. A permit may be revoked if the provisions of these sections are not met or maintained.

806.1.5.3 A permit granted pursuant to this section shall be valid from November 15th to December 25th of the year in which the permit is issued.

806.1.5.4 An applicant for a permit shall submit a dimensional plot plan of the proposed location with the application. The plot plan shall show the location of the Christmas trees, buildings, trailers, tents, temporary structures, aisle widths, fenced areas, emergency exits and portable fire extinguishers.

Location.

806.1.5.5 No person shall use any location for a Christmas tree lot where dry grass, weeds, paper, combustible waste or other combustible materials exist.

806.1.5.6 Christmas trees shall not be located within 15 feet of any building, trailer, structure or temporary building which is not necessary to the operation of the Christmas tree lot.

806.1.5.7 Christmas trees shall not be located within 25 feet of any facility where flammable or combustible liquids are produced, stored, handled or dispensed.

Fire Protection.

806.1.5.8 A minimum of (2) two 2A:10BC rated fire extinguishers shall be provided. Travel distance to fire extinguishers shall not exceed 50 feet.

Sources of Ignition.

806.1.5.9 Smoking or open flames shall not be permitted upon any Christmas tree lot. Approved "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted as required.

806.1.5.10 An approved fused electrical source shall be provided. If extension cords are used, they shall be a minimum size of 12-gauge wire, have grounding capabilities and be UL (Underwriters Laboratories) approved for outdoor use. Extension cords shall be in good condition without splices, deterioration or damage.

Closure of the Christmas Tree Lot.

806.1.5.11 On January 5th, following the permit period, all cut, natural Christmas trees, combustible materials, tents, trailers, temporary buildings and structures associated with the Christmas tree lot shall be removed and the location shall be cleaned to the reasonable satisfaction of the Chief.

(Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 2306.2.3 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

2306.2.3 Protected aboveground tanks. The storage and dispensing of Class I, II, or IIIA liquid motor fuels into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle from protected aboveground tanks located outside buildings shall be limited to fleet vehicle motor fuel-dispensing facilities except as approved by the chief on a site specific basis.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 5601.1 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

Storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in all zones within the city, except "manufacturing" zones as established by ordinance in the official land use plan for the City as the same now exists or is hereafter amended.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 5601.1.3 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

5601.1.3 Seizure of Fireworks. All fireworks shall be illegal in the City of Monrovia including California State Fire Marshal designated “Safe and Sane.” The fire code official shall have the authority to seize, take and remove fireworks and/or safe and sane fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6 and Health and Safety Code, Division 11, Part 2, Chapter 9.

EXCEPTION: When permits are issued by the City for such use.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings shall be permitted only on land zoned "manufacturing" as established by ordinance in the official land use plan for the City, as the same now exists or is hereafter amended, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 5706.4 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows:

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 6104.2 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows:

EXCEPTION: Individual containers with a 500-gallon (1893 L) water capacity or less or multiple container systems having an aggregate quantity not exceeding 500-gallons (1893 L), used exclusively for emergency power generation serving Group R-3 occupancies or other locations as specifically approved by the Fire Chief.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 6112 is hereby added to the California Fire Code 2022 Edition to read as follows:

1. All individual containers shall be a maximum size of 500-gallon (1893 L) water capacity. Multiple container systems shall not exceed 500-gallons (1893 L) in aggregate quantity.

2. A minimum 10 foot setback shall be maintained between the tank and all buildings in perpetuity. All future developments on the property shall be subject to this requirement.

3. Signage shall be provided on the tank indicating its contents and also warning of "NO SMOKING WITHIN 25 FEET".

4. Weeds, grass, brush, trash, and other combustible materials shall be kept a minimum of 10 feet from the tank.

5. A minimum 6A:80BC fire extinguisher shall be provided within 50 feet of the tank. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to have the fire extinguisher serviced by a qualified contractor on an annual basis.

6. During refueling, the LP tank vehicle shall not be left unattended at any time.

(Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 313.3 is hereby added to the California Fire Code 2022 Edition to read as follows:

313.3 Any person utilizing an internal combustion engine on any grass-covered or brush-covered land shall be responsible for any emergency and response costs as a result of such use, if the costs resulted from the person's intentional or careless acts, or if the costs were caused by a defective or deficient spark arrester. If the person is a juvenile, such person's parent or guardian shall be responsible for the costs.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 604 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code 2025 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

604.1 Objective. Provisions of this section are intended to modify the fuel load in areas adjacent to structures to create a defensible space within the Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

Hazardous vegetation and fuels shall be managed to reduce the severity of potential exterior wildfire exposure to buildings and to reduce the risk of fire spreading to buildings as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Defensible space shall be managed around all buildings and structures in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) as required in Cal. Public Resources Code § 4291.

604.2 Application. Buildings and structures located in the following areas shall maintain the required hazardous vegetation and fuel management:

1. All unincorporated lands designated as a State Responsibility Area (SRA).

2. Land designated as a Moderate, High, or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by the city or other local agency with jurisdiction.

3. Land designated in this code or resolution of the City Council as a wildland-urban interface (WUI) area.

604.3 Fuel modification. Fuel modification shall be provided within a distance from buildings or structures as specified in Table 604. Distances specified in Table 604 shall be measured along the grade from the perimeter or projection of the building or structure. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining buildings or structures requiring defensible spaces are responsible for modifying or removing non fire- smart vegetation.

Ornamental vegetative fuel or cultivated ground cover, such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground cover, are allowed to be within the designated defensible space provided they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire from the native growth to any structure.

Trees are allowed within the defensible space provided that the distances between crowns and crowns from adjacent trees, structures or unmodified fuel are not less than 15 feet (4,572 mm). Trees shall be maintained by the property owner free of dead wood and litter.

TABLE 604

REQUIRED DEFENSIBLE SPACE

The hazard rating shall be determined in accordance with city legislative action.

For SI: 1 foot = 305 mm

604.3.1 Fences. Fences in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone that are located within 10 feet (3,050 mm) of a structure shall be constructed of noncombustible materials.

604.3.2 Outbuildings. Outbuildings shall have a minimum clearance of 10 feet (3,048 mm) down to bare mineral soil in all directions. Vegetation more than 10 feet (3,048 mm) but less than 20 feet (6,096 mm) from outbuildings shall be fire-smart vegetation.

604.4 Adjacent landowners. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining land within the defensible space surrounding buildings or structures as described in Table 604 shall modify or remove non-fire resistive vegetation from their land as necessary to provide the required fuel modification. Such persons may satisfy the requirements of this section by permitting access to their property to persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining the neighboring property that is improved with buildings or structures for the purpose of modifying or removing non-fire resistive vegetation to provide the appropriate fuel modification. If such access is provided, persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining the neighboring property that is improved with buildings or structures shall bear the duty to comply with the requirements of this section.

606.5 Disposal of flammable vegetation and fuels. The disposal of flammable vegetation and fuels caused by site, road, and driveway maintenance or construction shall be in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022; Ord. 2025-14 § 4 (part), 2025)

Section 403 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code 2025 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 403 ACCESS

403.1 Objective. The objective of this Section is to establish the minimum requirements for emergency vehicle access for buildings and structures located in the wildland-urban interface areas. Where there are conflicts with these provisions and CCR Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, the most restrictive shall govern.

Roads and driveways, whether public or private, unless exempted under 14 CCR § 1270.03(d), shall provide for concurrent safe access for emergency firefighting equipment and civilian evacuation, and shall provide unobstructed traffic circulation during a wildfire emergency consistent with Sections 403.2 to 403.11.

EXCEPTION:

When topography prevents appropriate fire apparatus access the Fire Chief may consider requiring that a property owner provide additional fire protection systems, built-in fire resistive construction, supplementary brush abatement measures, or all of the above, in lieu of the minimum standards established. The Fire Chief or their designee shall have discretion to impose acceptable requirements which shall not be subject to Planning Commission review.

403.2 Width.

(a) All roads shall be constructed to provide a minimum of two ten-foot traffic lanes, not including shoulder and striping. These traffic lanes shall provide for two-way traffic flow to support emergency vehicle and civilian egress, unless other standards are provided in this article or additional requirements are mandated by local law or policy, or local subdivision requirements. Vertical clearances shall conform to the requirements in Cal. Vehicle Code § 35250.

(b) All one-way roads shall be constructed to provide a minimum of one twelve-foot traffic lane, not including shoulders. The city may approve one-way roads that comply with this code.

1. All one-way roads shall, at both ends, connect to a road with two traffic lanes providing for travel in different directions, and shall provide access to an area currently zoned for not more than ten (10) residential units.

2. In no case shall a one-way road exceed 2,640 feet in length. A turnout shall be placed and constructed at approximately the midpoint of each one-way road.

(c) Driveways shall be provided when access is not available at least within 150 feet (45,720 mm) from any portion of an exterior wall on grade. All driveways shall be constructed to provide a minimum of one (1) twelve- foot traffic lane, at least fourteen (14) feet of unobstructed horizontal clearance, and unobstructed vertical clearance of at least thirteen feet, six inches (13' 6").

403.3 Road surfaces.

(a) Roads shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to support the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds and provide an aggregate base.

(b) Road and driveway structures shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to support at least 40,000 pounds.

(c) Project applicant shall provide engineering specifications to support design, if requested by the fire department.

403.4 Grades.

(a) At no point shall the grade for any road or driveway exceed 10 percent.

(b) The grade may exceed 10 percent, not to exceed 16 percent, with approval of the Fire Chief or their designee, and with mitigations imposed to provide for same practical effect.

403.5 Radius.

(a) No road or road structure shall have a minimum horizontal inside radius of curvature of fifty less than (50) feet. An additional surface width of four (4) feet shall be added to curves of 50-100 feet radius; two (2) feet to those from 100-200 feet.

(b) The length of vertical curves in roadways, exclusive of gutters, ditches and drainage structures designed to hold or divert water, shall be not less than one hundred (100) feet.

403.6 Turnarounds.

(a) Turnarounds are required on driveways and dead-end roads.

(b) The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be a minimum 38-foot (11,590 mm) centerline radius [28-foot (8,540 mm) inside radius, 48-foot (14,640 mm) outside radius].

(c) Driveways in excess of 150 feet (45,720 mm) in length shall be provided with turnarounds. Driveways in excess of 200 feet (60,960 mm) in length shall be provided with turnouts in addition to turnarounds.

(d) A turnaround shall be provided on driveways over 300 feet in length and shall be within fifty (50) feet of the building.

(e) Each dead-end road shall have a turnaround constructed at its terminus. Where parcels are zoned five (5) acres or larger, turnarounds shall be provided at a maximum of 1,320-foot intervals.

403.7 Turnouts.

Turnouts shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide and thirty (30) feet long with a minimum twenty-five-foot taper on each end.

403.8 Road and Driveway Structures.

(a) Appropriate signing, including but not limited to weight or vertical clearance limitations, one-way road or single traffic lane conditions, shall reflect the capacity of each bridge.

(b) Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials Standard Specifications for High-way Bridges, 11th Edition, published 2002 (known as AASHTO HB-17) or a later publication of these specification, hereby incorporated by reference. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges when required by the local authority having jurisdiction.

(c) Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not designed for such use, barriers or signs, or both, as approved by the local authority having jurisdiction, shall be installed and maintained.

(d) A bridge with only one traffic lane may be authorized by the city; however, it shall provide for unobstructed visibility from one end to the other and turnouts at both ends.

403.9 Dead-end Roads.

(a) The maximum length of a dead-end road, including the length of all dead-end roads accessed from that dead-end road, shall not exceed the following cumulative lengths, regardless of the number of parcels served:

Parcels of less than one acre - 800 feet (262 m).

Parcels of 1 acre to 4.99 acres - 1,320 feet (433 m).

Parcels of 5 acres to 19.99 acres - 2,640 feet (866 m).

Parcels zoned for 20 acres or larger- 5,280 feet (1,732 m).

All lengths shall be measured from the edge of the road surface at the intersection that begins the road to the end of the road surface at its farthest point. Where a dead-end road crosses areas of differing parcel sizes requiring different length limits, the shortest allowable length shall apply.

(b) See Section 403.6 for dead-end road turnaround requirements.

403.10 Gate entrances.

(a) Gate entrances shall be at least two (2) feet wider than the width of the traffic lane(s) serving that gate and a minimum width of fourteen (14) feet unobstructed horizontal clearance, and minimum unobstructed vertical clearance of thirteen feet, six inches (13' 6").

(b) All gates providing access from a road to a driveway shall be located at least thirty (30) feet from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on that road.

(c) Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gated entrance, a forty-foot-turning radius shall be used.

(d) Security gates shall not be installed without approval. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. A key box or switch shall be provided to provide emergency opening of the gate. Approval shall be by the Fire Chief or their designee. The property owner shall ensure that the security gates and the emergency operation mechanism are maintained operational at all times.

403.11 Signing and building numbering.

403.11.1 Objective.

To facilitate locating a fire and to avoid delays in response, all newly constructed or approved roads and buildings shall be designated by names or numbers posted on signs clearly visible and legible from the road. This Section shall not restrict the size of letters or numbers appearing on road signs for other purposes.

Existing buildings and structures shall be provided with address markers in accordance with Section 403.11.4. Existing roads and fire protection equipment shall be provided with markings in accordance with Sections 403.11.2 and 404.8.

403.11.2 Road signs.

Approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided and maintained for access roads and driveways to identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both.

All road identifications signs shall have minimum 4-inch high (102 mm) letters with 1-1/2 inch (13 mm) stroke on a contrasting 6-inch high (153 mm) sign. Road identification signage shall be mounted at a height of 7 feet (2134 mm) from the road surface to the bottom of the sign.

403.11.3 Road sign installation, location, and visibility.

(a) Road signs shall be visible and legible from both directions of vehicle travel for a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet.

(b) Signs required by this article identifying intersecting roads shall be placed at the intersection of those roads.

(c) A sign identifying traffic access or flow limitations, including but not limited to weight or vertical clearance limitations, dead-end roads, one-way roads, or single lane conditions, shall be placed:

(1) At the intersection preceding the traffic access limitation; and

(2) Not more than one hundred (100) feet before such traffic access limitation.

(d) Road signs required by this section shall be posted at the beginning of construction and shall be maintained thereafter.

403.11.4 Addresses for Buildings.

(a) All buildings shall have a permanently posted address, which shall be placed at each driveway entrance and visible from both directions of travel along the road. In all cases, the address shall be posted at the beginning of construction and shall be maintained thereafter, and the address shall be visible and legible from the road on which the address is located. Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible from both the intended direction of travel and the opposite direction. Where multiple addresses are required at a single driveway, they shall be mounted on a single post. Where a roadway provides access solely to a single commercial or industrial business, the address sign shall be placed at the nearest road intersection providing access to that site.

(b) Addresses for residential buildings shall be reflectorized.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022; Ord. 2025-14 § 4 (part), 2025)

Section 104.12 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is amended to read as follows:

Authority at Fire and Other Emergencies

104.12 General. The Chief or officer of the fire department in charge at the scene of a fire or other emergency, including such fires and emergencies at industrial facilities where a private fire brigade or a private fire department is established, involving the protection of life or property or any part thereof, shall have the authority to direct such operations as necessary to extinguish or control any fire, perform any rescue operations, investigate the existence of suspected or reported fires, gas leaks or other hazardous conditions or situations or of taking any action necessary in the reasonable performance of duty. Command and control of the emergency shall be the responsibility of the Monrovia Fire Department, with cooperation and technical or professional input provided by appropriate private sector employees and/or management. In the exercise of such power, the chief is authorized to prohibit any person, vehicle, vessel, or thing from approaching the scene and is authorized to remove or cause to be removed or kept away from the scene any vehicle, vessel or thing which could impede or interfere with the operations of the fire department and, in the judgment of the chief, any person not actually and usefully employed in the extinguishing of such fire or in the preservation of property in the vicinity thereof.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 104.13 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is hereby added to read as follows:

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

(Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Appendix D - Fire Apparatus Access Roads of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is amended to read as follows:

Appendix D

Fire Apparatus Access Roads

§ D101-GENERAL

D101.1 Scope. The provisions of Chapter 5, Section 503, apply unless specially modified by this appendix. This appendix is intended to provide guidelines to be considered by the chief when determining fire department access for commercial and residential developments when onsite access is required. Approved alternatives for fire department access include the needs of the local fire department and the following sections.

§ D104-Minimum Specifications

D104.3.4 Multiple Access Provisions. The chief is authorized to require two or more means of access in accordance with Section 503.1.2

D103.5.1 Access-control Devices. When required fire department access is restricted by the installation of access-control devices, such devices shall be approved by the chief, provide adequate clear width for fire department apparatus and be maintained operable at all times.

D103.6 Signs. When motor vehicle parking is allowed on access roadways, such parking shall not encroach into the fire department access roadway. When this provision is compromised or restricted, the chief is authorized to require signage to indicate parking restriction in accordance with Section 503.3.

D103.7 Widths. Access roadways or streets shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 5, Section 503.2.1. Fire department access shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet. Road widths shall be as approved by the chief, or as follows:

(1) 20 feet wide when parking is not allowed on either side of the roadway,

(2) 26 feet wide when parking is not allowed on only one side of the roadway, and

(3) 32 feet wide when parking is not restricted.

D103.2.1 Angles of Approach and Departure. The angles of approach and departure for any means of access shall not exceed the design limitations of the fire apparatus of the fire department, or 8 percent, whichever is greater.

(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section 1103.2 of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is amended to read as follows:

Existing buildings that do not have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building shall be equipped with such coverage according to one of the following:

1. Wherever an existing wired communication system cannot be repaired or is being replaced, or where not approved in accordance with Section 510.1, Exception 1.

2. Whenever total additions result in an increase of more than 5000 square feet in the total floor area, including mezzanines or additional stories, regardless of ownership. Additions shall be cumulative with each application for building permit from January 1, 2011.

(Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

Section P101.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

P101.2 Permits. An operational permit shall be required for haunted houses, ghost walks, or similar amusement uses in accordance with Appendix P101.2.

EXCEPTION: Haunted houses, ghost walks, or similar amusement uses in Group R-3 occupancies.

(`83 Code, § 15.20.270) (Ord. 99-08 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2003-02, § 1, 2003; Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022; Ord. 2025-14 § 4 (part), 2025)

(A) Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the code adopted herein by reference shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, unless prosecuted as an infraction in the discretion of the City Prosecutor or as an administrative citation as provided herein, and shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed six calendar months in jail, or by both fine and imprisonment. Each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of the code is committed, continued or permitted.

(B) Separately and distinctly, any violation of the provisions of this chapter or the code adopted herein by reference on any property in the city shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be abated by the city by civil process through the means of an injunction or restraining order, or pursuant to the provisions of this code and other applicable law pertaining to the abatement of public nuisances.

(C) Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the code adopted herein by reference may be issued an administrative citation and fine pursuant to Chapter 1.17 of this code, provided that no such person, firm or corporation may be both prosecuted pursuant to § 15.20.380(A) and receive an administrative citation for the same violation.

(`83 Code, § 15.20.280) (Ord. 99-08 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2003-02, § 1, 2003 (Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)

The expense of each response or any action by the Monrovia Fire Department which is the result of a violation of the Fire Code, or any damage caused by malicious mischief, or any action determined to be intentional or negligent requiring any response, assistance, or corrective or preventative action conducted by Fire Department personnel, shall be a charge against the responsible person whose violation or action caused the Fire Department response or action. The expense of such response or action shall constitute a debt of such person and the Fire Chief shall keep an itemized account of said expenses. The Fire Department shall give notice of the expenses to such persons and a hearing as to the validity and amount of such charge shall be conducted before an impartial Hearing Officer within 30 days, if requested in writing within ten days of the date of such notice. The Hearing Officer's determination shall be final. The city may take such actions as are reasonable and necessary to recover such expenses from any and all responsible persons or entities.

(Ord. 2013-05 § 1, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)