Montebello Municipal Code Ch. 15.32 California Fire Code

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2336, §§ 41, 42, adopted March 10, 2010, repealed the former Ch. 15.32, §§ 15.32.010—15.32.710, and enacted a new Ch. 15.32 as set out herein. The former Ch. 15.32 pertained to Uniform Fire Code and derived from Ord. 2190 § 1, 1999: Ord. 2136 § 1, 1996: Ord. 2089 § 1, 1993: prior code.

Subject to certain changes and amendments hereinafter set forth in this chapter, the city council does adopt as the fire regulations for the city, the 2019 California Fire Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations), based on the 2018 International Fire Code, and as thereafter amended and published from time to time, by the California Building Standards Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "code"). The code provides minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion. One copy of the code is on file in the office of the city clerk for public inspection, and the same is made a part hereof as though fully set forth in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010; Ord. No. 2347, § 8, 12-14-2011; Ord. No. 2356, § 18, 2-26-2014; Ord. No. 2392, § 16, 1-25-2017; Ord. No. 2421, § 41, 5-13-2020; Ord. No. 2424, § 41, 5-27-2020)

The fire chief may designate members of the Fire Prevention Bureau as arson investigators and as such they shall enforce the California Penal Code as it pertains to arson.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Recognized standards includes:

National Fire Protection Association—National Fire Code.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

A permit shall be required for the installation of any device or system intended or represented as detecting, giving warning of fires, and/or transmitting fire alarms. Also for the installation of fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, dry chemical fire extinguishing systems and/or other fire extinguishing systems.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

The fire chief further shall have the power to revoke, suspend, or deny the granting of any permit required pursuant to the provisions of this code for any of the following reasons:

A. When deemed necessary for the protection of life, limb or property; or

B. For the violation of any provision of this code; or

C. For changing the occupancy, equipment, materials, processes, or other conditions in such a manner as to create a greater danger of fire or explosion or less protection than was present at the time of the issuance of such permit.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

All applications for permits required pursuant to the provisions of this code shall be accompanied by the sums set forth and established by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

All plans submitted for approval and all field inspection requests must be accompanied by the fee established by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

The permit fee as specified in this code shall be doubled, when work requiring a permit has been started or carried on prior to obtaining such permit and the applicant had knowledge that a permit was necessary. A person shall be deemed to have such knowledge if he is a state licensed contractor or previously has applied for a permit in the city of Montebello, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of work, nor from any other penalties prescribed in this code.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12007 of the Health and Safety Code of the state and for the purposes of this article, the fire chief shall be designated as the "issuing authority."

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

For all work performed for which a permit is required under the California Fire Code, the permit shall be obtained by the occupant/owner from the Montebello Fire Department—Fire Prevention Bureau prior to any work performed.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

"Authority having jurisdiction" shall mean the organization, office or individual responsible for approving equipment, installation or procedure.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

A. "Chief of the bureau of fire prevention" is head of the fire prevention bureau, and may also be known as "fire marshal."

B. "Corporate counsel" shall mean the city attorney.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

In all locations where access for fire apparatus for fire suppression or rescue purposes is unduly difficult or subject to obstruction, the chief of the fire department may designate fire lanes and cause them to be posted as such. No person shall obstruct such fire lanes in any manner that would deter or hinder the fire department from gaining immediate access and use of such designated fire lane.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Installation or maintenance of obstructions on the roof of any building, parapet wall, or fire department access opening.

A. Definition:

1. Barbed wire is twisted wires armed with barbs or sharpened points.

2. Fencing is a barrier made of posts, wire, cable, or boards, or other material to prevent escape or intrusion.

3. Fire department access opening is any opening in an exterior wall provided for fire department access as required by the chief or in lieu of providing automatic sprinkler protection.

4. Parapet wall is that part of any wall entirely above the roof line.

5. Razor ribbon (barbed) wire is continuous coil of metal ribbon with double-edged barbs.

B. Obstructions:

No person shall install or maintain any wire, barbed wire, cable, fencing, aerial, antenna, or other obstructions of any roof of any building, parapet wall, or fire department access opening to the structure in such a manner as to obstruct or render egress or access hazardous in the event of fire or other emergency.

C. Exception:

1. Guy wire, rods, aerials or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure having a slope of less than thirty degrees provided there is full clearance of seven feet or more between the roof and said obstruction. Further, guy wire or rods required to support aerial or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure a lateral distance from the mast not in excess of one-sixth the height of the mast.

2. Metal bars, grills, grates or similar products manufactured to preclude human entry through windows or exterior doors in compliance with the building code.

3. This section shall not apply to screens, barricades or fences made of material which preclude human climbing and used to prohibit access to building roofs, balconies and utility poles or similar surfaces in compliance with the building code.

4. (a)

Razor ribbon wire may not be installed or maintained until a permit is first obtained from the building division and unless attached to:

i. A chain link fence with steel one and one-half inch (schedule 40) vertical posts not more than ten feet on center, with a top steel tension wire strand, or

ii. A concrete block wall with a top steel tension wire strand, or

iii. An ornamental iron fence with a top steel tension wire strand, or

iv. A security fence with steel one and one-half inch (schedule 40) vertical posts not more than ten feet on center and top steel tension wire strand; and provided that the razor wire is installed in a professional manner not less than seven feet to the bottom side of the razor ribbon wire, above the highest adjoining grade on either side of the fence, and further provided that the razor wire have a hog tie at the top tension wire and at the bottom loop of the razor wire on the security fence, a minimum of fourteen inches on center.

4. (b)

A fence of a temporary nature may be erected to protect areas such as construction sites; provided that all of the regulations of the ordinance codified herein regarding standards for vertical posts and security topping are met and the required permit is first secured.

D. Razor Ribbon Wire:

Use of razor ribbon wire in any residential zone is prohibited. Where a residential zone abuts a zone where the installation of razor ribbon wire is not prohibited, no portion of such wire shall extend into, or in any way encroach upon the area or space within the residential zone or public right-of-way.

E. Storage on Roofs:

No person shall cause to be placed or maintained upon any roof or balcony any materials or objects which may interfere with egress or fire department operations in case of fire. Any person who has installed or maintained any obstruction described and prohibited herein, shall have one hundred twenty days from the effective date of this subsection within which to comply with this subsection.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

The fire chief shall designate the location of fire hydrants to be placed at the expense of developers. Such locations shall be selected by him in accordance with acceptable standards for fire prevention and fire suppression activities. Any person who is aggrieved by a decision made by the chief related to the location and/or number of fire hydrants required, shall have the right of appeal to the city council. Such an appeal shall be perfected by the filing with the city manager of a written letter of appeal not later than ten days after the giving of notice by the chief of his decision. In determining the number and placement of fire hydrants the chief and the city council shall consider acceptable fire suppression and prevention standards and practices and the physical circumstances relating to the area to be served by such fire facilities.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

For purposes of this section, an existing building or structure shall be deemed to be valued based on current construction cost to replace the structure in kind.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Any new building constructed for any occupancy use and not otherwise required to be protected by this code; or occupancy over three stories in height shall be protected by an approved automatic fire extinguishing system. This provision shall apply to any existing building, which after completion of any addition, will exceed three stories in height or exceeding total (new and existing) four thousand square feet of floor area.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010; Ord. No. 2392, § 17, 1-25-2017; Ord. No. 2421, § 11, 5-13-2020; Ord. No. 2424, § 11, 5-27-2020)

Any new building constructed or to be used as a Group R1 or R3 occupancy as defined in the California Fire Code shall be protected by an approved automatic fire extinguisher system. This provision shall also apply to existing R1 and R3 building(s) exceed fifty percent of the total existing square footage of structure, prior to the addition.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Within any mansard roof overhang attached to a building, a sprinkler system is required by this code. Where a sprinkler system is not required, a one-hour separation shall be provided for every fifty feet of linear travel.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Group A Occupancies.

1. Any new building to be used as a Group A Occupancy, as defined in the California Building Code, shall be protected by an approved automatic fire extinguishing system, when the total floor area exceeds four thousand square feet. This provision shall apply to any existing building when alterations and/or additions to such building causes total floor area to exceed four thousand square feet.

Any existing building over four thousand square feet shall be provided with an approved automatic fire extinguishing system when alterations and/or additions to such building exceeds twenty-five percent of the value of said building.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all garages in Group R Division Occupancies when a standpipe system is required and when any portion of the building protected is in excess of one hundred fifty feet from a "water supply" as defined in the California Fire Code. A public fire hydrant shall be located within forty feet of said standpipe's fire department connection.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2392, § 18, adopted Jan. 25, 2017, deleted § 15.32.250, which pertained to supervision of automatic sprinkler systems and derived from Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010.

The phrase "commercial type cooking equipment" is deleted; and replaced with the following phrase: "commercial, industrial, institutional and similar type cooking equipment," shall be protected by an automatic fire extinguishing system.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Chimney Spark Arrestors. Each chimney used in conjunction with any fireplace or any heating or cooking appliance in which solid or liquid fuel is used, upon or near any building or structure shall terminate in a substantially constructed spark arrestor having a wire mesh not exceeding one-quarter inch.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Alleys to be Kept Clean. No person owning or occupying or having possession or control of any property bordering on any public alley in the city shall fail, refuse, or neglect to keep the portion of such alley between the centerline thereof and the property line of such property free from garbage, rubbish, and combustible materials or compounds and flammable liquids and other obstructions.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Housekeeping and Fire Nuisances. All buildings and premises governed by these regulations shall be maintained in good repair and in a clean and orderly manner, free from any condition that presents a fire hazard or a condition which would contribute to the rapid spread of fire provisions shall be made for the proper storage and disposal of waste materials and rubbish consistent with the following:

1. All basements, cellars, floors, closets, attics, and other similar places not open to continuous observation shall be kept free from combustible litter and rubbish at all times.

2. All combustible waste material and rubbish shall be stored in approved noncombustible containers, consistent with approved fire prevention practices until such time as waste material and rubbish are removed from the premises or otherwise properly disposed of. All such waste containers, other than convenience waste receptacles emptied at the close of each day, shall be provided with tight-fitting, noncombustible covers.

3. Ashes shall not be placed in or near combustible material but shall be placed in approved metal containers until removed from the premises or otherwise properly disposed of.

4. Boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, electric panel rooms, exit passageways, stairways, and corridors shall not be used for storage.

5. Electric motors, filters on heating equipment, and grease hoods shall be checked periodically and kept clean and maintained in a safe operating condition.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

The storage and/or overnight parking of any motorized vehicle, which has a fuel tank capacity of more than one quart, and which contains a Class 1 flammable liquid fuel, is hereby prohibited within any residential structure.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Any person who upon discovering or being notified of an uncontrolled or dangerous gas leak or spill of flammable or combustible liquids, or hazardous materials on the premises, which he owns, rents, operates, manages, controls, or occupies, shall immediately notify the fire department. The person will be responsible for the total cleanup and cost of said cleanup.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2392, § 19, adopted Jan. 25, 2017, deleted § 15.32.330, which pertained to door maintenance and derived from Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010.

General. Any new buildings constructed as a non-residential occupancy exceeding two thousand five hundred square feet of floor area, or any existing non-residential building which presently does not exceed two thousand five hundred square feet of floor area but after addition exceeds, two thousand five hundred square feet of floor area which undergoes alterations or remodeling exceeding twenty-five percent of the square foot of said building shall be provided with an approved automatic fire detection and alarm system. Such system shall comply with the fire requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 and Title 24, California Administrative Code governing installation and approval of such systems. Arrangements shall be made for the automatic transmission of the fire alarms from the building in which the fire alarm system is installed to the Montebello Fire Department in a manner and form acceptable to the fire chief.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2392, § 20, adopted Jan. 25, 2017, deleted § 15.32.350, which pertained to fire alarm systems—monitoring, and derived from Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2392, § 21, adopted Jan. 25, 2017, deleted § 15.32.360, which pertained to fire alarm systems—line use restrictions, and derived from Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010.

All pallets must be stacked so that there is no visibility through the stacks to the adjacent aisles, or so organized to assure that no temporary organized living facilities or places of refuge are hidden from view. Pallets shall be stacked or piled with due regard to stability of piles, and in no case higher than fifteen feet. Where pallets are piled next to a property line, the distance from the pile or stack to the property line shall not be less than one-half the height of the stack, but in no case less than five feet.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Driveways or aisles between and around pallet stacks or piles shall be at least twenty feet in width and maintained free from accumulated rubbish, equipment or other articles or materials. Rows of pallets shall be no greater than three pallets or fifteen feet in width.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

All lumber or pallet storage shall be surrounded with a suitable fence at least six feet high and stored five feet from property line or building, unless storage is within a building.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

All spray finishing operations shall be conducted within an approved spray booth and no spray painting shall be permitted outdoors, with the exception of the application of finishes to structural exteriors primarily intended to protect said structure.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2392, § 22, adopted Jan. 25, 2017, deleted § 15.32.440, which pertained to spray booths and derived from Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2392, § 23, adopted Jan. 25, 2017, deleted § 15.32.450, which pertained to oil burning equipment, pumps, piping and valves installed inside buildings, and derived from Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2392, § 24, adopted Jan. 25, 2017, deleted § 15.32.460, which pertained to low melting point materials and derived from Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2392, § 25, adopted Jan. 25, 2017, deleted § 15.32.470, which pertained to fuel oil and derived from Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2392, § 26, adopted Jan. 25, 2017, deleted § 15.32.480, which pertained to explosives—storage permits, and derived from Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010.

Explosive routes. The following streets and portions of streets, and no others, may be used for the transportation of explosives: Washington Boulevard between Greenwood Avenue and the westerly city limits.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

The City Council of the City of Montebello hereby establishes the maximum quantity of explosives or blasting agents which may be loaded, unloaded, reloaded or temporarily retained at each terminal where such operations are permitted at two hundred forty thousand pounds aggregate gross weight or not more than eight explosive-laden vehicles at any one time.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

The sale of fireworks shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 8.20 of this code.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2392, § 27, adopted Jan. 25, 2017, deleted § 15.32.520, which pertained to gasoline and derived from Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010.

No person shall clean parts, products, or any other item within a building or within fifty feet of any building or structure with any flammable liquid having a flash point below one hundred degrees, unless it is used in a closed machine approved for the purpose, or in a separate well ventilated room constructed in accordance with Section 79.804.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

A. Flammable combustible liquid equipment, pumps, piping and valves installed inside of buildings shall be protected against fire exposure in one of the following manners:

1. One-story buildings: Automatic fire sprinklers (Extra Hazard Rating) in all areas where equipment and piping is located;

2. All multistory buildings: Piping to be installed in noncombustible (one-hour rating) oil-tight enclosure or shaft with service opening) to the point where the piping enters the one-hour rated equipment room;

3. Remote controlled shutoff valves are required on all systems.

B. Low melting point material, including, but not limited to, aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze may be installed inside buildings in sizes no more than one-half inch (nominal) diameter.

NOTE: Low melting material may not be used for "Class I flammable liquids."

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2392, § 28, adopted Jan. 25, 2017, deleted § 15.32.550, which pertained to vehicle impact protection and derived from Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010.

Storage of automotive crankcase draining in portable tanks not to exceed five hundred fifty gallons.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

In assembly buildings, hotels, apartment houses, one and two family dwellings and lodging houses, storage is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. Quantities not exceeding five gallons for maintenance purposes and operation of equipment when stored in approved containers and located in private garage or approved location.

2. Storage in excess of five gallons that is used for maintenance purposes and operation of equipment when stored in cabinets which comply with this code.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

The storage of empty tanks and containers previously used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids, unless free from explosive vapors, shall be handled as if filled; provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to portable or safety containers. Tanks and containers when emptied shall have the covers or plugs replaced in openings. Such storage not be located within five feet of the nearest building or line of adjoining property which may be built upon and shall not exceed ten feet in height.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

The storage of flammable and combustible liquids aboveground tanks outside or inside buildings is prohibited within the city limits of the City of Montebello with the following exceptions.

A. The fire chief may grant the issuance of a permit for storage of flammable liquids in temporary outside aboveground tanks where:

1. Storage shall not exceed one hundred eighty days, and

2. The flammable liquids are to be used in conjunction with a construction project. The chief can condition the issuance of such permits to ensure fire safety.

B. Tanks legally in existence at the time of adoption of this code may continue in use.

C. Facilities receiving flammable or combustible products by pipeline from refinery(ies) outside the city limits.

D. Class III combustible liquid may be stored in an approved Underwriters' Laboratory (U.L.) listed double-walled storage tanks, not to exceed five hundred fifty gallons individual capacity as approved by the fire chief. Maximum aggregate volume shall be two thousand two hundred gallons.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2392, § 29, adopted Jan. 25, 2017, deleted § 15.32.600, which pertained to flammable liquids—labeling—portable containers, and derived from Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010.

Dispensing. Dispensing of Class I liquids shall be (1) from only original shipping containers with a capacity of five gallons or less, (2) from safety cans, (3) through closed piping systems or (4) from a portable tank or container by means of a listed pump or device drawing through an opening in the top of the tank or container. Class III-A liquids may be dispensed from a container by gravity through a listed self-closing valve or self-closing faucet. Class III liquids may also be dispensed using inert gas or water, provided the tank or container has been approved as a vessel for the use to which it is subjected. Dispensing of liquids by water pressure or inert gas is permitted only if controls, including pressure-relief devices, are provided to limit the pressure so it cannot exceed the design pressure of the vessel, tank or container. Air or oxygen shall not be used to pressurize any container for dispensing. Dispensing from underground storage tanks shall be in accordance with this code.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Exceptions: Supervision by a qualified attendant is not required for a service station which is not open to the public and which is used only by an individual commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishment for fueling vehicles used in connection with its business.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Pursuant to Section 25502(b) of the Health and Safety Code, the City assumes the responsibility for the implementation and enforcement of Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code of the State.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Pursuant to Section 255029(c) of the Health and Safety Code, the Fire Department and the police department are designated to administer and enforce the provisions of Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code of the State.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

By resolution, the City Council shall establish permit and other necessary fees for administering and enforcing Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code of the State.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

The city manager, the fire chief, and the chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies which shall require permits in addition to those now enumerated in this chapter. The chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall post such a list in a conspicuous place in his office and distribute copies thereof to interested persons.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

To the extent that the provisions contained in this section are not regulated by preemptive state law the following shall be required.

A. Smoke detectors, which are approved by the California State Fire Marshal, shall be installed, made operable and maintained in each and every dwelling unit regardless of zone or primary use of the structure. For this purpose, a "dwelling unit" includes but is not limited to, house, mobile homes, apartment, condominiums, caretakers residences and hotel and motel units.

B. The owner of the dwelling shall be responsible for supplying smoke detectors and installing them as required by the state fire marshal and the city fire marshal. The owner shall also be responsible for necessary ongoing maintenance and/or replacement of smoke detectors; however, where the dwelling is occupied by a person other than the owner it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to inform the owner of any needed repair or maintenance.

C. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction violation of the municipal code. However, where a dwelling is occupied by a person other than the owner, the owner shall not be considered guilty of a violation if the occupant does not inform the owner of needed maintenance. In such situations, where the occupant is negligent in informing the owner of needed maintenance, the occupant shall be guilty of the infraction.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

A. The California Fire Code shall be enforced by the bureau of the fire prevention in the fire department of the city which is established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the fire chief.

B. The fire chief (or fire marshal) in charge of fire prevention shall be appointed by the fire chief.

C. The fire chief may designate such members of the fire department as fire inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary. The fire chief may recommend to the city manager the employment of technical inspectors.

D. Wherever the words "chief of the bureau of fire prevention" are used in the California Fire Code, they shall be held to mean the "fire marshal."

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Whenever the fire chief shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a 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 for the decision of the fire chief to the city council within thirty days from the date of the decision appealed.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provision of the California Fire Code, as adopted by this chapter, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which to appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the city council or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, shall severally and for each and every violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not less than ten days nor more than ninety days or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violation or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.

(Ord. No. 2336, § 42, 3-10-2010)

Any type of cannabis business operations, including dispensing, cultivation, growing, manufacturing, distribution, storage, and extraction; a fire sprinkler system and fire alarm system are required in the facility regardless of the floor area square footage or type of construction.

(Ord. No. 2421, § 12, 5-13-2020; Ord. No. 2424, § 12, 5-27-2020)