Chapter 15.32 — FIRE CODE

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2022-06, §§ 1—3, adopted Jan. 1, 2022, repealed Ch. 15.32 in its entirety and enacted new provisions to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 15.32, §§ 15.32.010—15.32.070, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2020-02, §§ 1—3.

The California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, with appendices thereto, and all subsequent editions thereto, published by the International Code Council is adopted, incorporated and made a part of this code by reference without further publication as though fully set forth in this chapter and is declared to be the fire code of the city; and the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the city limits.

(Ord. No. 2022-06, §§ 1—3)

Whenever the word "Chief" appears in the California Fire Code, the following words shall be deemed inserted in lieu thereof: "Chief and/or Building Inspector, and/or Fire Marshall, and or Building Official."

(Ord. No. 2022-06, §§ 1—3)

The storage of gasoline or any other petroleum products which will emit a flammable vapor, at less than one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit, shall be permitted under the following circumstances:

A.

Storage shall be in a sound and non-leaking nonflammable container.

B.

Such container shall be housed within a structure of such a size, character, and nature, so as to accommodate eighty (80) percent of the contents of the tank/container, when such container is full.

C.

Such housing shall be adequate to contain any spillage and facilitate effort.

D.

No gasoline or other petroleum product as provided for in this section shall be allowed to escape to the ground strata.

E.

Any electrical wiring or other fittings shall be approved by the appropriate agency, as being explosion proof.

F.

The city may adopt other reasonable requirements as may be necessary to protect the public safety and welfare and may do so by resolution or adoption of any state building standards adopted, either by the California Fire Code or the State Fire Marshal.

G.

Appeals of all decisions shall be made in accordance with Section 16.36.070 of this code, et seq to the city council.

(Ord. No. 2022-06, §§ 1—3)

The provisions of Section 15.32.030 of this code shall not apply to:

A.

A gasoline or petroleum product tank affixed to, and which is part of a motor vehicle licensed by the state of California.

(Ord. No. 2022-06, §§ 1—3)

A.

Any person may apply, in writing, to the city council for permission to temporarily store gasoline or petroleum products which emit an inflammable vapor at less than one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit.

B.

When received by the city clerk, such application shall be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting of the city council.

C.

At such regular meeting the city council shall consider any evidence presented by any interested person, no formal rules of evidence need be followed and such hearing may be continued for a period not to exceed sixty-five (65) days.

D.

The city council after hearing such evidence, may, in its sole discretion grant or deny such application.

E.

If an application is granted, the city council may impose conditions or restrictions that, in its discretion, are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. No. 2022-06, §§ 1—3)

The metal tanks referred to in Section 15.32.030 of this chapter shall be installed in accordance with the appropriate provisions of this code.

(Ord. No. 2022-06, §§ 1—3)

Residential fire suppression systems referred to in the 2022 Residential Code shall be regulated under that authority of the city of Orland Building Official and within the authority of the city of Orland building department.

(Ord. No. 2022-06, §§ 1—3)