Monterey Municipal Code § 13-0 FIRE PROTECTION Revised

Except as otherwise amended by this Chapter, the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein. (Ord. 3712 § 8, 2025; Ord. 3656 § 7, 2022)

a.Section [A] 101.1 is amended to read as follows:

Section [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code for the City of Monterey, hereinafter referred to as “Fire Code.”

b.Section [A] 101.2.1 is amended to read as follows:

[A] 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in all appendices to the 2025 California Fire Code are hereby adopted in their entirety and shall apply.

c.Section [A] 102.1 is amended to read as follows:

[A] 102.1 Construction and design provisions. The construction and design provisions of this Fire Code shall apply to:

1. Structures, facilities and conditions arising after the adoption of this Fire Code.

2. Existing structures, facilities and conditions not legally in existence at the time of adoption of this Fire Code.

3. Existing structures, facilities and conditions when identified in specific Sections of this Fire Code.

4. Existing structures, facilities and conditions, which, in the opinion of the Fire Code Official, constitute a distinct hazard to life and property.

5. Existing Structures Alterations, Additions and Repairs

a. All new work performed to alter and/or repair existing structures shall comply with the current provisions of this Chapter.

b. When alterations and/or repairs result in the removal, alteration, modification, replacement and/or repair of fifty percent (50%) or greater of the linear length of walls of the building (exterior plus interior) independently or in combination thereof, within a five-year period, the entire building shall be made to conform to the current provisions of this Chapter. To qualify as an alteration or repair under this section, the wall must be physically added, removed, replaced or relocated; removal of wall covering does not constitute an alteration or repair.

c. Calculations of linear wall measurements shall be shown on all plans submitted for building permits, on the cover page in the project description of said plans.

d. The determination under this section of the requirement for upgrading any existing structure to full conformance with current provisions of this Chapter shall be at the sole discretion of the Fire Code Official.

d.Section [A] 103 is amended to add Section [A] 103.4 to read as follows:

[A] 103.4 Responsibility for enforcement.

Within established fire protection jurisdictions, responsibility for enforcement of this Code shall be under the direction of the Fire Chief or designee within each jurisdiction.

e.Section [A] 113.4 of the CFC is deleted in its entirety.

f.Section 202 is amended to add the following definitions:

202 Definitions

ALL WEATHER SURFACE. A road surface constructed to the minimum standards approved by the City.

BRIDGE. A structure to carry a roadway over a depression or obstacle.

IDLE PALLET. A portable platform, typically made of wood, that serves as a structural foundation used for storage, shipping, lifting, or moving goods, that is not in use and empty of product.

g.Section 305 is amended to read as follows:

305.1.1 General. Use of equipment, appliances, and open-flame devices shall be in accordance with this section.

(a) the use of any fuel burning or consuming apparatus, electrical device, or explosives on Municipal Wharves No. 1 and No 2 shall be prohibited unless specifically approved by the Fire Code Official including but not limited to:

1. Generators

2. Oil burning equipment

3. Liquified petroleum gas equipment

4. Lanterns

5. Stoves

6. Candles

7. Barbecues

This section shall not apply to:

1. Motor vehicles

2. Devices operated or used within buildings located on Municipal Wharves No. 1 and No. 2, and fish pumps.

3. Any repair or construction undertaken by the City of Monterey, its agents, or any public entity.

h.Section 307.1.1 is amended to read as follows:

307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning shall be prohibited, including outdoor rubbish fires and bonfires, unless:

1. the fire is confined to an approved container as defined by the Uniform Mechanical Code and authorized by the Monterey Bay Air Pollution Control District.

2. a special condition or circumstance exists, and written authorization is granted by the Fire Chief.

i.Section 503.2.6 is amended to add Sections 503.2.6.1 and 503.2.6.2 to read as follows:

503.2.6.1 Private bridge engineering. Every private bridge hereafter constructed shall meet the following engineering requirements:

1. The weight shall be designed for a minimum of HS-20 loading as prescribed by the AASHTO.

2. The unobstructed vertical clearance shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet clear.

3. The width shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet clear. The Fire Code Official may require additional width when the traffic flow may be restricted or reduce the width to a minimum of twelve (12) feet for Occupancy Group U or R-3 occupancies.

4. The maximum grade change of the approach to and from any private bridge shall not exceed eight percent for a minimum distance of ten (10) feet.

503.2.6.2 Private bridge certification. Every private bridge hereafter constructed shall be engineered by a licensed professional engineer knowledgeable and experienced in the engineering and design of bridges. Certification that the bridge complies with the design standards required by this Code and the identified standards, and that the bridge was constructed to those standards, shall be provided by the licensed engineer, in writing, to the Fire Code Official. Every private bridge, including existing and those constructed under this Code, shall be certified as to its maximum load limits every ten (10) years or whenever deemed necessary by the Fire Code Official. Such recertification shall be by a licensed professional engineer knowledgeable and experienced in the engineering and design of bridges. All fees charged for the purpose of certification or recertification of private bridges shall be at the owner’s expense.

j.Section 503.2.7 is amended to read as follows:

503.2.7 Grade. The grade of fire apparatus access roads shall be no greater than fifteen (15) percent unless specifically approved by the Fire Code Official.

503.2.7.1 Paving. All fire apparatus access roads over eight (8) percent shall be paved with a minimum 0.17 feet of asphaltic concrete on 0.34 feet of aggregate base. All fire apparatus access roads over fifteen (15) percent where approved shall be paved with perpendicularly grooved concrete.

k.Section 503 is amended to read as follows:

503.7 Fire apparatus access road names. All fire apparatus access road names shall be issued or approved by the appropriate governmental agency.

l.Section 505.1 is amended to read as follows:

505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with an approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible at all times from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4” high with a minimum width stroke of one-half inch for single family dwellings and duplexes. For all other occupancies each character shall be not less than a minimum of 4” high with a minimum stroke of one-half inch unless otherwise required by the Fire Code Official.

m.Section 605.3 is amended to add Sections 605.3.1 and 605.3.1.2 to read as follows:

605.3.1 Spark arrestors.

605.3.1.1 An approved spark arrestor shall be installed on all chimneys, incinerators, smokestacks or similar devices using solid fuel for conveying smoke or hot gases to the outer air.

605.3.1.2 Spark arrestors shall have openings in accordance with Section 2113.9.2(3) of the California Building Code and Section 1003.9.2 of the California Residential Code with minimum openings of 3/8” and maximum openings of 1/2”.

n.Section 901.1 is amended to read as follows:

901.1.1 Responsibility. The owner of the protected premises shall be responsible for all fire protection systems within the protected premises, whether existing or installed under this Code.

o.Section 901.2 is amended to add Section 901.2.2 to read as follows:

901.2.2 Additional documentation. Additional documentation as required by the Fire Code Official shall be provided to the Fire Code Official in an acceptable format.

p.Section 901.4 is amended as follows:

901.4 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. Fire protection and life safety systems shall be installed, repaired, operated, and maintained in accordance with the original installation standards for that system. All systems shall be extended, altered, or augmented as necessary to maintain and continue protection whenever the building is altered, remodeled or added to. Alterations to fire protection systems shall be done in accordance with applicable standards.

q.Section 901.4.8 is added to read as follows:

901.4.8 Nonoperational equipment. Any fire protection equipment that is no longer in service shall be removed.

r.Section 901.6 is amended to add Sections 901.6.4 and 901.6.5 to read as follows:

901.6.4 Qualifications of Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Personnel. All personnel performing any inspection, testing or maintenance of any fire protection system shall be qualified. Where such inspection, testing and maintenance is performed by an outside service company, the company shall be appropriately licensed by the California Contractors State License Board in accordance with the California Business & Professions Code or by the California State Fire Marshal.

901.6.5 Additional records. All documentation generated during any scheduled inspection or test of any fire protection system, whether required or voluntarily installed, shall be forwarded to the Fire Code Official within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date of the inspection or test.

s.Section 901.7.7 is added to read as follows:

901.7.7 Unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official, fire watch personnel shall be California licensed private security individuals with a minimum of two (2) individuals on duty at all times. Fire watch personnel shall be on duty 24 hours per day until the fire protection system has been returned to service.

t.Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows:

903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in all new buildings and structures constructed, moved into or relocated within the jurisdiction.

Exceptions:

1. Structures not classified as Group R occupancies and not more than five hundred (500) square feet in total floor area.

2. Detached agricultural buildings, as defined by this code and the CBC, located at least one hundred feet (100) from any other structure or the property line, whichever is closer, and with a maximum size of 10,000 square feet.

3. Accessory structures not classified as R occupancies associated with existing non-sprinklered R-3 occupancies (one- or two-family dwellings) and less than one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet in total fire area with a clearance from the existing R-3 occupancy of not less than twenty (20) feet.

u.Sections 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.4.1, 903.7.1, 903.7.3, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1 and 903.2.9.2 are amended by changing requirements to five hundred (500) square feet for fire sprinkler installation, as follows (the complete text of the section is not provided):

903.2.1.1 Group A-1. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.1.2 Group A-2. Change five thousand (5,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.1.3 Group A-3. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.1.4 Group A-4. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.1.5 Group A-5. Change one thousand (1,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.3 Group E. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.4 Group F-1. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.4.1 Group F-1. Change two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet for woodworking operations to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.7.1 Group M. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.7.3 Group M. Change twenty-four thousand (24,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.9 Group S-1. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.9.1 Repair Garages. Change ten thousand (10,000) square feet (2 story buildings) and twelve thousand (12,000) square feet (1 story buildings) to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires. Change twenty thousand (20,000) cubic feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

v.Section 903.2.8, first paragraph is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided in all buildings with a Group R fire area, including, but not limited to, one- and two-family dwellings, townhomes, and manufactured homes and mobile homes located outside of licensed mobile home parks hereafter constructed, moved into or relocated within the jurisdiction, including all additions to buildings already equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems. (Exceptions remain per 2025 California Fire Code, and Gov. Code, § 65852.2, subds. (a)(1)(D)(xii) and (e)(3)).

w.Section 903.2.22 of the CFC is added to read as follows:

903.2.22 Change of use. Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed when the occupancy changes from a single occupancy to a mixed-use occupancy which would require the installation of an occupancy separation, or when the occupancy changes from any type of occupancy to an Assembly use occupancy.

x.Section 903.3.1.1.1 is amended to add Section 903.1.1.1 exemption 5 to read as follows:

5. Passenger elevator shafts or associated passenger elevator mechanical rooms, where elevator shafts are constructed with a 2–hour fire resistive method.

y.Section 903.3.1.1.2 is amended to read as follows:

Section 903.3.1.1.2 Bathrooms. In Group R occupancies, sprinklers shall be required in bathrooms within individual dwelling units or sleeping units.

z.Sections 903.3.1.2, 903.3.1.2.1, and 903.3.1.2.3 are amended to read as follows:

903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies up to and including four stories in height shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R as amended in this Code.

903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of Type V construction, provided there is a roof or deck above. Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch to 6 inches below the structural members and a maximum distance of fourteen (14) inches below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction.

903.3.1.2.3 Attics. Where NFPA 13R sprinkler systems are installed, all attic areas shall be provided with sprinkler protection in accordance with NFPA 13.

aa.Sections 903.3.1.2.4, 903.3.1.2.5, 903.3.1.2.6 and 903.3.1.2.7 are added to read as follows:

903.3.1.2.4 Sprinkler control valves. Where NFPA 13R sprinkler systems are installed, sprinkler system control valves shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13.

903.3.1.2.5 Bathrooms. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all bathrooms, regardless of square footage.

903.3.1.2.6 Accessible storage areas. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all accessible storage areas.

903.3.1.2.7 Under-stair spaces. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all under-stair spaces including all under-stair closets.

bb.Section 903.3.1.3 of the CFC is amended to read as follows:

903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic fire sprinkler systems installed in one and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 congregate living facilities and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D. The requirements of this section supersede the requirements of the California Residential Code.

903.3.1.3.1 All fire sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings shall be tested for leakage by undergoing a hydrostatic test made at 200 psi for two-hour duration.

903.3.1.3.2 Each water system supplying both domestic and fire protection systems shall have a single indicating-type control valve, arranged to shut off both the domestic and sprinkler systems. A separate shut-off valve for the domestic system only shall be permitted to be installed. The location of the control valve shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.

903.3.1.3.3 Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all bathrooms and water closets, regardless of square footage.

903.3.1.3.4 Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all attached garages and other accessory structures.

903.3.1.3.5 Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all accessible storage areas.

903.3.1.3.5.1 Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all under-stair spaces including all closets.

903.3.1.3.6 Local water flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems. Local water flow alarms shall be powered from the main kitchen refrigerator circuit. The local water flow alarm shall be clearly audible from within the master bedroom at an audibility level of not less than 75 dBa. Where no kitchen exists in the building, the water flow alarm shall be powered from the bathroom lighting circuit. Where required by the Fire Code Official, interior audible notification appliances or additional water flow alarms may be required to be installed at locations specified by the Fire Code Official.

903.3.1.3.7 Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed to protect all furnaces and heating system appliances.

903.3.1.3.8 A backflow prevention device as approved by the water purveyor, the type and friction loss shall be included in the plans and calculations for fire flow. For retrofits to existing systems, the sprinkler system of the affected building(s) shall be recalculated and submitted to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval and issuance of the permit.

903.3.1.3.9 If there are any changes or modifications to the system of the approved plans, as-builts shall be required, submitted to the City and approved prior to rough inspection.

cc.Section 903.3.10 is amended to read as follows:

903.3.10 Floor control valves. Approved indicating control valves and water flow switches shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in all buildings over one story in height and shall be individually annunciated (distinct) as approved by the Fire Code Official.

dd.Section 903.4.2, the first paragraph is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

903.4.2 Monitoring. Alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station, remote supervising station, or proprietary supervising station as defined in NFPA 72, or, when approved by the Fire Code Official, shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location. The fire alarm system installed to transmit such signals shall be considered a building fire alarm system.

ee.Section 903.4.3, the first paragraph is deleted and replaced with the following:

903.4.3 Alarms. One exterior approved audible appliance shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system in an approved location. Sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a building fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Interior alarm notification appliances shall be installed as required by this section or Section 903.4.3.1. A minimum of one audible appliance shall be installed in all occupancies subject to this section.

903.4.3.1 Where an automatic fire sprinkler system is installed in a building with more than one tenant or with over one hundred (100) sprinklers, audible and visible notification appliances shall be installed throughout the building as follows:

a. Audible notification appliances shall be installed so as to be audible at fifteen (15) dBa above average sound pressure level throughout the building.

b. Visible notification appliances shall be installed in all public and common use areas, restrooms and corridors in accordance with the spacing requirements of NFPA 72.

c. Visible notification appliances can be eliminated in normally unoccupied portions of buildings where permitted by the Fire Code Official.

d. Exception: The requirements of this section do not apply to Group R-3 Occupancies.

ff.Section 904.14.2 is amended to read as follows:

904.14.2 System interconnection. The actuation of the fire extinguishing system shall automatically shut down power to the makeup air appliance and all fuel and electrical power located under the hood, except for the electrical power to the exhaust air supply. The fuel and electrical supply reset shall be manual.

gg.Section 904.14.5.2 is amended to read as follows:

904.14.5.2 Extinguishing system service. Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be serviced by a CSLB licensed C-16 contractor or a CSFM licensed “A” licensee at least every six months and after any activation of the system. Inspection shall be performed by the owner at least monthly in accordance with the currently adopted edition of NFPA 17-A. The service contractor shall review the records of monthly inspections every six months, and deficiencies shall be reported to the Fire Code Official. A service report shall be forwarded to the Fire Code Official by the licensed service contractor within 15 days after every service on the appropriate AES form.

hh.Section 907 is amended to add Section 907.1.6 to read as follows:

907.1.6 Multiple Fire Alarm Systems. Multiple fire alarm systems within a single protected premise are not permitted.

ii.Section 907.2 Exception 1 is amended to read as follows:

907.2 Exception 1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm control units dedicated to elevator recall control.

jj.Section 907.6.4 is amended to add Section 907.6.4.0 to read as follows:

907.6.4.0 Zone transmittal. Where required by the Fire Code Official, fire alarm signals shall be transmitted by zone to the supervising station and retransmitted by zone to the public fire service communications center.

kk.Section 907.6.5 is amended to read as follows:

907.6.5 Access. Access shall be provided to each fire alarm system component for periodic inspection, maintenance and testing.

ll.Section 907.6.6 of the CFC is amended to read as follows:

907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems, whether required by this Chapter or the California Building Code or voluntarily installed, shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72 and this Section.

(Exceptions referenced in this section of the CFC remain unchanged.)

mm.Section 907.6.6 of the CFC is amended to add Section 907.6.6.0 to read as follows:

907.6.6.0 Means of communication. The use of either POTS or cable telephone lines with a digital alarm communicator transmitter shall not be permitted.

1. Exception Where no other communications methods are available, the use of telephone lines shall be permitted on a temporary basis not to exceed one year from the date of final acceptance test or until permitted alternate means of communications are available.

nn.Section 907.7.2 is amended to read as follows:

907.7.2 Completion documents. The following documentation shall be provided at the time of acceptance testing for all fire alarm system installations:

1. A record of completion in accordance with NFPA 72.

2. A record of inspection and testing in accordance with NFPA 72.

3. A contractor’s statement verifying that the system has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and has been 100% tested in accordance with NFPA 72.

4. A contractor’s affidavit of personnel qualifications, indicating that all personnel involved with the installation of the fire alarm system meet the qualification requirements of the Fire Code Official.

oo.Section 907.8.2 of the CFC is amended to add Section 907.8.2.1 to read as follows:

907.8.2.1 Testing of FACU Batteries. Batteries installed in the fire alarm control units and remote power supplies shall be verified for battery capacity based on the approved plans and battery calculations.

pp.Section 1205.1 of the CFC is amended to add Section 1205.1.1 to read as follows:

1205.1.1 Signing and Marking. In addition to signing and marking requirements of the California Building Code and the California Residential Code, the following signing and marking is required:

1. Main Panel Exterior Marking. A placard is required to be permanently affixed to the main service disconnect panel. The placard shall be red in color with white capital letters at least 1/2” in height and in a non-serif font, to read “SOLAR DISCONNECT INSIDE PANEL.” The placard shall be constructed of weather-resistant, durable plastic with engraved letters, or other approved material.

2. Circuit Disconnecting Means Marking. A permanent label is to be affixed adjacent to the circuit breaker controlling the inverter or other photovoltaic system electrical controller. The label shall have contrasting color capital letters at least 3/8” in height and in a non—serif font, to read “SOLAR DISCONNECT.” The label shall be constructed of durable adhesive material or other approved material.

3. Secondary Power Sources. Where photovoltaic systems are interconnected to battery systems, generator backup systems, or other secondary power systems, additional signage acceptable to the Fire Code Official shall be required indicating the location of the secondary power source shutoff switch.

4. Installer Information. Signage acceptable to the Fire Code Official indicating the name and emergency telephone number of the installing contractor shall be required to be installed adjacent to the main disconnect.

qq.Section 1205.2 is amended to modify Section 1205.2.1 by deleting Exceptions 1 and 2.

rr.Section 1205.2 is amended to add Section 1205.2.1.4 to read as follows:

1205.2.1.4 Hip and Valley Layout. Hip and Valley Layouts. Modules shall be located no closer than one and one-half feet (1-1/2’) to a hip or valley if modules are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley. Where modules are located on only one side of a hip or valley that is of equal length, the modules shall be permitted to be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley.

ss.Section 1206 of the CFC is amended to add Section 1206.14 to read as follows:

1206.14 Where stationary fuel cell power systems are installed inside any structure, signage acceptable to the Fire Code Official shall be required indicating the location of the stationary fuel cell power system. Placarding shall be required to read “FUEL CELL” in block letters 6” high with a 3/4” stroke on a contrasting background. The location of the signage shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.

tt.Section 1207.4.1.1 is added to the CFC to read as follows:

1207.4.1.1 Energy storage systems (ESS) disconnect shall be located at or adjacent to the main electrical panel with appropriate placarding showing location of equipment and all shutdowns.

uu.Section 1207 of the CFC is amended to add Section 1207.4.8-6 to read as follows:

1207.4.8-6 Where battery energy storage systems are installed inside any structure, signage acceptable to the Fire Code Official shall be required indicating the location of the battery energy storage system. Placarding shall be required to read “BESS” in block letters 6” high with a 3/4” stroke on a contrasting background. The location of the signage shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.

vv.Section 5601.1.3 is amended to read as follows:

5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited, including “Safe and Sane” fireworks, anywhere within the City limits.

Exception:

1. Except by duly issued permit for fireworks displays as authorized by the Fire Chief.

ww.Section 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to add Section 5704.2.9.6.1.0 to read as follows:

5704.2.9.6.1.0 Outdoor storage containers and portable tanks. Storage of Class 1 and Class II liquids in above ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of the jurisdiction in which storage is prohibited except as permitted by the zoning ordinance.

Exceptions:

1. For marine fueling operations, a maximum of 2000 gallons of diesel fuel may be stored and dispensed from an above ground tank as approved by the Fire Chief.

2. Storage tanks of 500-gallons maximum capacity may be used only in conjunction with emergency generators as approved by the Fire Chief.

xx.Section 6104.2 of the CFC is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. For the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, storage of liquified petroleum gas shall not exceed an aggregate capacity in any one mercantile occupancy of 200 gallons (757 L) or 40 5-gallon LPG tanks within the jurisdiction unless approved by the Fire Code Official.

Exception: In all other occupancy classifications, the capacity limit shall not exceed 10 5-gallon LPG containers or as determined by the Fire Code Official.

yy.Section D103.2 of the CFC is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent in grade with a maximum side slope of five (5) percent.

Exception: Grades steeper than fifteen (15) percent, if approved by the Fire Code Official, shall be paved with perpendicularly grooved concrete.

(Ord. 3712 § 9, 2025; Ord. 3656 §§ 3, 8, 2022)

1.Notwithstanding Section 13-0.1, the provisions of the 2025 California Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall not apply to any building or structure for which an application for a building permit was made prior to January 1, 2026. Such building or structure shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered or repaired in accordance with the provisions of this chapter in effect on the date of said application.

2.All other applications shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of the 2025 California Fire Code as adopted and amended herein. (Ord. 3712 § 10, 2025; Ord. 3656 § 9, 2022)