Chapter 15.09 — FIRE CODE
Norco Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Norco
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- 2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.
- 2.8.
- 3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.
- 3.6. Code Officers of the City of Norco Code Enforcement Department.
- 3.7. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
- 3.8. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management.
- 13.5.
- 13.7.
- 4107.1 General.
- 4107.2 Maintenance.
- 5608.3 Fallout Area.
§ 15.09.010. Adoption of the fire code.¶
Except as stated in this section or as amended in this chapter, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2025 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set forth in each chapter’s matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Norco. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2025 California Fire Code are hereby adopted: Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 503, 510.2, 1103.2, and 5707 are adopted.
(Ord. 1053 Sec. 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 1135, 10/15/2025)
§ 15.09.020. Findings.¶
The City Council finds that the requirements set out here are reasonable and necessary modifications because of climatic, geological and topographical conditions within the City of Norco.
(Ord. 1053 Sec. 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 1135, 10/15/2025)
§ 15.09.030. Title.¶
This chapter shall be cited as the “Fire Code” of the City of Norco and any references to the “California Fire Code,” “CFC,” “Norco Fire Code," or "Fire Code” shall be deemed to refer to and apply to this chapter.
(Ord. 1053 Sec. 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 1135, 10/15/2025)
§ 15.09.040. Amendment—Section 101.4, Severability.
Section 101.4 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
101.4 Severability. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
- (Ord. 1053 Sec. 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 1135, 10/15/2025)
§ 15.09.050. Amendment—Section 102.5, Application of residential code.
Section 102.5 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
102.5 Application of residential code. Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows:
- Construction and design provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies. Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.6 of this code shall apply.
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§ 15.09.050
§ 15.09.070
Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply.
Automatic fire sprinkler system requirements of this code shall apply to detached accessory buildings 3,600 square feet or greater in accordance with Section 903.2. The provisions contained in Section 903.2.18 of the California Fire Code or Section R317.5.1 of the California Residential Code may be used for the design of the automatic fire sprinkler system for detached private garages.
(Ord. 1053 Sec. 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 1135, 10/15/2025)
§ 15.09.060. Addition—Section 102.13.1, Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
Section 102.13.1 is hereby added to Section 102.13 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
102.13.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the Riverside County Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
(Ord. 1135, 10/15/2025)
§ 15.09.070. Addition—Section 104.1.1, Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department.
Section 104.1.1 is hereby added to Section 104.1 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy and Fire Department.
The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this ordinance and to perform such duties as directed by the City Council.
The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this ordinance. Under the Fire Chief's, Chief Deputy, or their designee's, direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances of the City of Norco pertaining to the following:
§ 15.09.340. Addition—Section B103.2.1, Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions.¶
Section B103.2.1 is hereby added to Section B103.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
B103.2.1 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions. The minimum fire flow for any new subdivision or tract constructed within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall be 1,500 gallons per minute.
(Ord. 1135, 10/15/2025)
§ 15.09.350. Amendment—Table B105.2 of Appendix B, Required fire-flow for buildings¶
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§ 15.09.350
§ 15.09.360
other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 Buildings and Townhouses.
Table B105.2 of Appendix B is hereby amended to read as follows:
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TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY
DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW
SYSTEM (Design Standard) (gallons per minute) FLOW DURATION (hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table B105.1(2) at
California Fire Code B105.1(2)a the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table B105.1(2) at
California Fire Code B105.1(2)b the reduced flow rate
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For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute.
b. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
(Formerly 15.09.340; Ord. 1053 Sec. 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 1135, 10/15/2025)
§ 15.09.360. Amendment—C103.1, Hydrant spacing.¶
Section C103.1 of Appendix C is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced with the following:
C103.1 Hydrant spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the International Fire Code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections C103.2 and C103.3. Fire hydrants shall be provided at street intersections.
(Formerly 15.09.350; Ord. 1053 Sec. 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 1135, 10/15/2025)
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- Chapter 2.24 — PLANNING AGENCY
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- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
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- Chapter 2.16 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Repealed by Ord. 941)
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- Chapter 2.21 — COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (Repealed by Ord.…
- Chapter 2.22
- Chapter 2.23 — STREETS, TRAILS AND UTILITIES COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.24 — PLANNING AGENCY
- Chapter 2.25 — POLICE AND FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.26
- Chapter 2.27 — VETERANS COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 2.32 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.36
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- Chapter 2.46
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- Chapter 3.20 — RIDING TRAILS FUND
- Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
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- Chapter 3.12
- Chapter 3.16 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.20 — RIDING TRAILS FUND
- Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 3.26 — EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST RECOVERY
- Chapter 3.28 — CITATION COLLECTION BY CITY
- Chapter 3.30 — VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY PROGRAM
- Chapter 3.34 — CIVIL PENALTIES
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- Chapter 3.70 — TRADEMARK AND LICENSING PROGRAM
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- Chapter 4.02 — APPLICATIONS
- Chapter 4.04 — NOTICE AND HEARING
- Chapter 4.06 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 4.08 — POLICY
- Title 5
- Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSE
- Chapter 5.08 — AMUSEMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Chapter 5.10 — FILMING PERMIT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5.12
- Chapter 5.16
- Chapter 5.20 — VENDING NEAR PUBLIC SCHOOL
- Chapter 5.24 — PRIVATE STREET PATROL SERVICES
- Chapter 5.28 — SWAP MEETS
- Chapter 5.32 — YARD SALES
- Chapter 5.36 — APIARIES
- Chapter 5.40 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 5.44 — OUTDOOR FESTIVALS
- Chapter 5.48 — MASSAGE BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.50 — EMPLOYMENT OF UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS[2 ]
- Chapter 5.52 — REGULATION OF TAXI CABS
- Chapter 5.54
- Title 6
- Chapter 6.08 — OLEANDER PLANT—PROHIBITION
- Chapter 6.10
- Chapter 6.12 — DOGS—LICENSING—CONTROL—RABIES
- Chapter 6.16 — CAMP SPACES AND SQUATTER CAMPS
- Chapter 6.20
- Chapter 6.22 — PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 6.24 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 6.28 — USE OF CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS
- Chapter 6.32 — EXCAVATIONS
- Chapter 6.36 — WATER WELL DRILLING
- Chapter 6.42
- Chapter 6.45
- Chapter 6.48 — PUBLIC DUMP SITES
- Chapter 6.56 — CLEANING CESSPOOLS
- Chapter 6.60 — CONTROL OF FLIES
- Chapter 6.68
- Chapter 6.72
- Chapter 6.76 — HOG RANCHES
- Chapter 6.80 — SWIMMING POOLS AND BATHHOUSES
- Chapter 6.84 — COMMERCIAL POULTRY RANCHES
- Chapter 6.88 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 6.90
- Title 8
- Chapter 8.02 — VOLUNTARY RANCH LICENSE
- Chapter 8.04 — RUNNING AT LARGE
- Chapter 8.05 — WILD OR VICIOUS ANIMALS
- Chapter 8.06 — NEGLECT AND THE ABUSE OF ANIMALS
- Chapter 8.07 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS/VICIOUS DOGS
- Chapter 8.09 — WORKING ANIMAL PROTECTION ACT
- Title 9
- Chapter 9.04 — CURFEW
- Chapter 9.05
- Chapter 9.06
- Chapter 9.07 — NOISE REGULATIONS[1 ]
- Chapter 9.08 — FIREARMS—USE AND DISCHARGE
- Chapter 9.09 — JUVENILE TRUANCY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.10 — SOCIAL HOST—UNDERAGE DRINKING AND CONSUMPTION A…
- Chapter 9.12 — CONCEALED WEAPONS
- Chapter 9.16
- Chapter 9.20 — FIREWORKS
- Chapter 9.28 — PARKS AND RECREATION
- Chapter 9.30 — RIVER TRAILS PARK
- Chapter 9.36 — ARRESTS FOR VIOLATIONS–AUTHORITY
- Chapter 9.40
- Chapter 9.50 — AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING
- Chapter 9.52 — GRAFFITI PREVENTION, PROHIBITION, REMOVAL AND A…
- Chapter 9.53 — CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT
- Chapter 9.56 — EQUESTRIAN HELMET REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9.60 — ROLLER SKATES AND SIMILAR DEVICES
- Chapter 9.65 — FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
- Chapter 9.70 — PUBLIC SKATE PARK FACILITIES
- Chapter 9.75
- Chapter 9.80 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
- Chapter 9.81 — SALE OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- Chapter 9.85 — NOVELTY LIGHTERS
- Chapter 9.90
- Chapter 9.95 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Title 10
- Chapter 10.06 — PARKING RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — PARKING ENFORCEMENT/VIOLATIONS
- Chapter 10.10
- Chapter 10.12 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.16 — COMMERCIAL VEHICLES/TRUCKS[2 ]
- Chapter 10.18 — MOVEMENT OF OVERLOADS ON CITY STREETS
- Chapter 10.20 — VEHICLES WITH THREE WHEELS OR LESS
- Chapter 10.28 — OFF-ROAD USE OF VEHICLES
- Chapter 10.30 — PRIVATELY OWNED AND MAINTAINED ROADS
- Chapter 10.32
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- Chapter 12.04 — CURBS, GUTTERS AND STREET PAVING
- Chapter 12.05 — STREET OPENING AND PAVEMENT RESTORATION REGULA…
- Chapter 12.08 — ENCROACHMENTS–EXCAVATIONS
- Chapter 12.12 — STREET TREES
- Chapter 12.16 — REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 12.18
- Title 13
- Chapter 13.04 — UNDERGROUND WIRING
- Chapter 13.08 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATION
- Title 14
- Chapter 14.08 — PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM WASTES[3 ]
- Chapter 14.16
- Chapter 14.20 — RECYCLED WATER
- Title 15
- Chapter 15.04 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.05 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.06 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 15.01 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TITLE 15
- Chapter 15.02 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.03 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.04 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.05 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.06 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 15.07 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — GREEN BUILDING CODE
▸Chapter 15.09 — FIRE CODE
Overview- 2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of…
- 2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.
- 2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances …
- 3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.
- 3.6. Code Officers of the City of Norco Code Enforcement Depar…
- 3.7. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and …
- 3.8. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land…
- 13.5. Building services and system information that includes: …
- 13.7. Hazardous material information that includes: location a…
- 4107.1 General. Mobile food preparation vehicles that are equi…
- 4107.2 Maintenance. Maintenance of systems on mobile food prep…
- 5608.3 Fallout Area. For aerial shells, the minimum required r…
- Chapter 15.10 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.11 — SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
- Chapter 15.12 — SECURITY AND SAFETY STANDARDS
- Chapter 15.13 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 15.14 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.15 — ADDRESS NUMBERING
- Chapter 15.20 — CONSTRUCTION SITE SECURITY
- Chapter 15.25 — MOVED BUILDINGS AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
- Chapter 15.30 — HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 15.40 — SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
- Chapter 15.60 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 15.70 — CITY OF NORCO STORMWATER/URBAN RUNOFF MANAGEME…
- Chapter 15.90 — CITY OF NORCO GRADING REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 15.100 — SEISMIC HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
- Chapter 15.110 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
- Chapter 15.120 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING
- Chapter 15.130 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Title 17
- Chapter 17.16 — TENTATIVE MAP
- Chapter 17.28 — MODIFICATIONS–ENDORSEMENT– PENALTIES–VALIDITY
- Chapter 17.12
- Chapter 17.14 — PARK DEDICATION
- Chapter 17.28
- Chapter 17.34 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Title 18
- Chapter 18.03 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES AND ZONING MAP
- Chapter 18.10 — OS-ZONE OPEN SPACE[1 ]
- Chapter 18.12
- Chapter 18.13 — A-1 ZONE AGRICULTURAL LOW DENSITY
- Chapter 18.14 — A-2 ZONE AGRICULTURAL
- Chapter 18.15 — R-1 ZONE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY
- Chapter 18.16 — ANIMAL-KEEPING OVERLAY (AKO) ZONE
- Chapter 18.17
- Chapter 18.18
- Chapter 18.19 — C-2 ZONE GENERAL COMMERCIAL - DELETED BY ORD. …
- Chapter 18.20
- Chapter 18.21
- Chapter 18.23 — C-4 COMMERCIAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.24
- Chapter 18.25
- Chapter 18.26
- Chapter 18.27
- Chapter 18.29
- Chapter 18.30 — GENERAL PROVISIONS—MISCELLANEOUS
- Chapter 18.31
- Chapter 18.32
- Chapter 18.33 — GENERAL PROVISIONS–SERVICE STATIONS
- Chapter 18.35 — GENERAL PROVISIONS–STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES RE…
- Chapter 18.37 — SIGNS
- Chapter 18.38 — GENERAL PROVISIONS—OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOAD…
- Chapter 18.39
- Chapter 18.41 — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
- Chapter 18.42
- Chapter 18.43 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS THEREFROM
- Chapter 18.45 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 18.46
- Chapter 18.47 — AMENDMENTS AND ZONE CHANGES
- Chapter 18.48
- Chapter 18.49 — VALIDITY AND SEPARABILITY
- Chapter 18.50 — BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
- Chapter 18.52 — SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 18.53
- Chapter 18.55 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 18.56 — CHILD CARE HOMES AND CENTERS
- Chapter 18.57 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 18.58 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.59 — BOARDING HOUSES AND GROUP HOMES
- Chapter 18.60 — REGULATION OF RECYCLING FACILITIES
- Chapter 18.61 — COMMERCIAL TRANSITION OVERLAY (CTO) ZONE
- Chapter 18.62 — PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT ZONE
- Chapter 18.63 — HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT ZONE
- Chapter 18.65 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.66 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS[9 ]
- Chapter 18.67
- Chapter 18.68 — ACCESSORY BUILDING USE PERMITS
- Chapter 18.69 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Chapter 18.70 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM
- Title 19
- Chapter 19.04 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
- Chapter 19.04 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
- Title 20
- Chapter 20.30 — CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PROCESS
- Chapter 20.05 — PURPOSE
- Chapter 20.10 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 20.15 — LANDMARKS
- Chapter 20.20 — POINT OF HISTORICAL INTEREST
- Chapter 20.30 — CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PROCESS
- Chapter 20.35 — PRESERVATION INCENTIVES
- Chapter 20.40 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
- Chapter 20.45 — SEVERABILITY
- Chapter 20.50 — EQUESTRIAN HISTORIC DISTRICT
- Title SR
- § SR.010. General Provisions.
- § SR.020. Administration and Personnel.
- § SR.030. Revenue and Finance.
- § SR.040. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
- § SR.050. Animals.
- § SR.060. Health and Safety.
- § SR.070. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
- § SR.080. Vehicles and Traffic.
- § SR.090. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
- § SR.100. Public Services.
- § SR.110. Buildings and Construction.
- § SR.120. Subdivisions.
- § SR.140. Environment.
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