§ 15.12

A.

The 2022 California Fire Code, including referenced National Fire Protection Association Standards and other standards as adopted by the California State Fire Marshal, is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth herein, subject to the modifications thereto set forth in this Chapter.

B.

This Chapter shall be known as the "Oakland Fire Code" and shall be referred to in this chapter as "this Chapter," "this Code" or "the Oakland Fire Code."

C.

To the extent permitted by law, the Fire Chief may, at his/her sole discretion, revise requirements set forth in the Oakland Fire Code in specific instances due to climatic, geographic or topographic conditions.

D.

A copy of this Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Oakland.

(Ord. No. 13720, § 3(Exh. A), 12-20-2022)

15.12.020 - Fire Prevention Bureau.

A.

Oakland Municipal Code Section 2.29.030 established the Fire Prevention Bureau within the Oakland Fire Department under the direction of the Fire Chief. The function of the Fire Prevention Bureau is to assist the Fire Chief in the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Code.

B.

References to the "Fire Marshal" or "Fire Code Official" in the California Fire Code shall mean the person in charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau as appointed by the Fire Chief.

(Ord. No. 13720, § 3(Exh. A), 12-20-2022)

15.12.030 - Oakland Amendments to the 2022 California Fire Code.

The following sections of the 2022 California Fire Code as adopted herein are hereby revised as noted by italicized terms including, but not limited to, add, amend or delete, as follows: