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(2) Amend subsection 407.5, Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement, to read as follows:

407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the Fire Code Official, each application for a permit shall include a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement, PSFD's Chemical Classification Packet in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.

(e) Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
- (1) Amend subsection 501.1, Scope, to read as follows:

501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and, where required by the Fire Code Official, with PSFD Appendix S "Vegetation Management in Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map."

(2) Add new subsection 503.1.1.1, Gates, to read as follows:

503.1.1.1 Gates. When fences are installed that cause the distance from an approved fire department access road to exceed the maximum distance allowed in Section 503 herein, a gate shall be provided in the fence to maintain the required fire department access. The gate shall be a minimum four (4) feet in width.

(3) Amend subsection 503.2.3, Surface, to read as follows:

503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus (73,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight) and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.

(4) Amend subsection 503.2.4, Turning Radius, to read as follows:

503.2.4 Turning Radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the Fire Code Official. Fire access road turns and corners shall be designed with a minimum inner radius of 25 feet and an outer radius of 43 feet.

(5) Amend subsection 503.2.5, Dead Ends, to read as follows:

503.2.5 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. The City of Palm Springs has two approved turn around provisions. One is a cul-de-sac with an outside turning radius of 43 feet from centerline. The other is a hammerhead turnaround meeting the Palm Springs Public Works and Engineering Department standard dated 8-3-16.

(6) Add new subsection 503.2.9, Aerial Fire Access Roads, to read as follows:

503.2.9 Aerial Fire Access Roads. Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities

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exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with approved fire apparatus access roads capable of accommodating fire department aerial apparatus. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located within the aerial fire apparatus access roadway.

(7) Add new subsection 503.2.10, Width, to read as follows:

503.2.10 Width. Fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion of building more than 30 feet in height.

(8) Add new subsection 503.2.11, Proximity to Building, to read as follows:

503.2.11 Proximity to Building. At least one of the required access routes for buildings or facility exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building.

(9) Amend subsection 503.6, Security Gates, to read as follows:

503.6 Security Gates. Secured automated vehicle gates new and existing shall utilize a combination of a Tomar Strobeswitch™, or approved equal, and an approved Knox key electric switch when required by the Fire Code Official. Secured non-automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of 1/4 inch) when required by the Fire Code Official.

Gate arms securing parking lots and parking structures shall be equipped with a fire department approved dual-keyed Knox key electric switch. When activated, the arm or arms shall open to allow fire and law enforcement access.

Approved security gates shall be a minimum of 14 feet in unobstructed drive width on each side with gate in open position.

In the event of a power failure, the gates shall be defaulted or automatically transferred to a fail safe mode allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge or any equipment. If a two-gate system is used, the override switch must open both gates.

If there is no sensing device that will automatically open the gates for exiting, a fire department approved Knox electrical override switch shall be placed on each side of the gate in an approved location.

A final field inspection by the Fire Code Official or an authorized representative is required before electronically controlled gates may become operative. Prior to final inspection, electronic gates shall remain in a locked-open position.

(10) Add new subsection 506.3, Height, to read as follows:

506.3 Height. The nominal height of Knox lock box installations shall be 5 feet above grade.

(f) Adopt Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems, Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features and Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings in their

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entirety without amendments.

(g) Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
- (1) Add new subsection 901.6.1.1, Approval Required, to read as follows:

901.6.1.1 Approval Required. Prior to the removal of any fire protection system, approval shall be obtained from the Fire Code Official.

(2) Amend subsection 903.2, Where Required, to read as follows:

903.2 Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21 as amended by this code. For purposes of this code, subsections regarding building size and fire resistive construction shall not be considered for purposes of reducing the gross fire area of that building.

Exceptions: (1) Group U Occupancies of non-combustible construction; and (2) Group S-2 carports - 100% open on all sides of non-combustible construction.

An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any building, regardless of gross fire area, which is built beyond a five-minute fire department emergency response time as defined in Section 202.

Exceptions: (1) Group U Occupancies of non-combustible construction; and (2) Group S-2 carports - 100% open on all sides of non-combustible construction.

An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every Group A Occupancy per 903.2.1 including those that result from a change of use in an existing building or portion thereof.

Exception: Group A-2 occupancies.

(3) Delete subsection 903.2.1.1, Group A-1.
(4) Amend subsection 903.2.1.2, Group A-2, to read as follows:

903.2.1.2, Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where one of the following conditions exist:

The fully enclosed area exceeds 3,000 square feet. For the purposes of this section, the term "fully enclosed area" means an area enclosed by fire walls, fire barriers, or walls extending from floor to ceiling but does not include patio areas included solely within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor next above.
The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
The structure exceeds 5,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing a Group A-2 occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by

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fire walls of less than four-hour resistance rating without openings.

(5) Delete subsection 903.2.1.3 Group A-3.
(6) Delete subsection 903.2.1.4 Group A-4.
(7) Delete subsection 903.2.1.5 Group A-5.
(8) Amend item 1 of subsection 903.2.3, Group E, to read as follows:

Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 3,000 square feet in area.

(9) Amend the exception to item 2 of subsection 903.2.3, Group E, to read as follows:

Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any fire area or area below the level of exit discharge where every classroom throughout the building has at least one exterior exit door at ground level and the fire area does not exceed 3,000 square feet.

(10) Amend items 1 and 3 of subsection 903.2.4, Group F-1, to read as follows:

Where a Group F-1 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
Where the combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet.

(11) Amend items 1, 3, 4 and 5 of subsection 903.2.7, Group M, to read as follows:

Where a Group M fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
Where the combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet.
A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture and mattresses exceeds 3,000 square feet.
The structure exceeds 3,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing a group M occupancy and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4-hour fire-resistance rating.

(12) Amend items 1, 3 and 4 of subsection 903.2.9, Group S-1, to read as follows:

A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet.
A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m2).

(13) Amend items 1, 2 and 4 of subsection 903.2.9.1, Repair Garages, to read as follows:

Buildings two or more stories in height, including basements, with a fire area

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containing a repair garage exceeding 3,000 square feet.

One-story buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,000 square feet.
A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered

vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m2).

(14) Amend subsection 903.2.10, Group S-2 Parking Garages, to read as follows:

903.2.10 Group S-2 Parking Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy, as classified in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code, where one of the following conditions exists:

A Group S-2 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet; or

Exception: Group S-2 carports 100% open on all sides of non-combustible construction.

Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other groups.

(15) Amend subsection 903.2.10.1, Commercial Parking Garages, to read as follows:

903.2.10.1 Commercial Parking Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds 3,000 square feet.

(16) Add new subsection 903.2.22, Group B, to read as follows.

903.2.22 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new buildings containing a Group B occupancy that exceeds 3,000 square feet.

(17) Add new subsection 903.2.23, Group F-2, to read as follows:

903.2.23 Group F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new buildings containing a Group F-2 occupancy that exceeds 3,000 square feet.

(18) Amend subsection 903.3.10, Floor Control Valves, to read as follows:

903.3.10 Floor Control Valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves, check valves, water flow detection assemblies and main drains shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in buildings three or more stories in height unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official. Valve locations will be determined and approved by the Fire Code Official.

(19) Add new subsection 903.6.1, Increased Square Footage, to read as follows:

903.6.1 Increased Square Footage. Any existing building or structure undergoing construction or alteration which adds square footage exceeding the total floor area as prescribed in Section 903.2, shall require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.

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Exceptions: (1) One and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes; and (2) additions to occupancies equating to fifty (50) percent or less of total floor area. Fire sprinkler requirements for these occupancies shall be determined based on California Fire Code Table B105.1 - Minimum Required Fire Flow for Buildings.

(20) Amend subsection 907.2.13, High-Rise Buildings and Group I-2 Occupancies Having Occupied Flores Located More Than 75 Feet Above the Lowest Level of Fire Department Vehicle Access, to read as follows:

907.2.13 High-Rise Buildings and Group I-2 Occupancies Having Occupied Floors Located More Than 75 Feet Above the Lowest Level of Fire Department Vehicle Access. High-rise buildings and buildings having occupied floors located more than 60 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.1 and emergency voice/alarm communication systems in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.

(21) Amend subsection 907.2.19, Deep Underground Buildings, to read as follows:

907.2.19 Deep Underground Buildings. All underground buildings shall be equipped throughout with a manual fire alarm system, including an emergency voice/ alarm communication system installed in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.

(22) Delete "Exception" to subsection 914.2.1, Automatic Sprinkler System.
(23) Delete "Exception" to subsection 914.3.1 Automatic Sprinkler System.
(h) Adopt Chapter 10 Means of Egress in its entirety without amendments.
(i) Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Adopt only those sections and subsections listed below and with the following amendments:
- (1) Adopt only those sections and subsections as listed below and with the following amendments in Chapter 11, Construction requirements for existing buildings:

1103.7

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1103.7.3.1 1103.7.8 — 1103.7.8.2 1103.7.9 — 1103.7.9.10 1103.8 — 1103.8.5.3 1103.9.1 1107 1113

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(2) Add new subsection 1103.11, Increased Hazard Class in Change of Use, to read as follows:

1103.11 Increased Hazard Class in Change of Use. An approved fire alarm system shall be installed in existing, non-sprinklered buildings when a change of use occurs resulting in a higher hazard classification.

(j) Chapter 12 Energy Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment added:
- (1) Add new subsection 1201.1.1, Other systems, to read as follows:

1201.1.1 Other Systems. Where required by the Fire Code Official, other systems and operations including but not limited to battery systems assembly, battery reconditioning and storage, research and development of battery storage systems, electric vehicle manufacturing and testing, and battery charging systems for cars and carts inside of buildings or structures, shall comply with this chapter.

Exception: When approved by the Fire Code Official, charging stations for electric vehicles located in open parking garages of Type I or II construction.

(k) Adopt Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities, Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning, Chapter 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations, Chapter 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes, Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening, Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging, Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities, Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings, Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens, Chapter 31 Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures, Chapter 32 HighPiled Combustible Storage, Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition, Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage, Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work, Chapter 36 Marinas, Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers, Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities, Chapter 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines, Chapter 41 Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations, and Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations in their entirety without amendments.
(l) Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment listed below:
- (1) Amend subsection 2801.2, Permit, to read as follows:

2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.6 and 105.6.29.

(m) Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials — General Provisions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
- (1) Amend subsection 5001.5.2, Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS), to read as follows:

5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the Fire Code Official, an application for a permit shall include Palm Springs Fire Department's Chemical Classification Packet which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the

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premises. The HMIS Chemical Classification Packet shall include the following information:

Product Name.
Component.
Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number.
Location where stored or used.
Container size.
Hazard classification.
Amount in storage.
Amount in use-closed systems.
Amount in use-open systems.

(2) Add subsection 5003.1.1.1.1, Extremely hazardous substances, to read as follows:

5003.1.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et seq.) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed property.

(n) Adopt Chapter 51 Aerosols, Chapter 53 Compressed Gases, Chapter 54 Corrosive Materials, and Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids in their entirety without amendments.
(o) Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
- (1) Add subsection 5608.2, Firing, to read as follows:

5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays, regardless of mortar, device, or shell size, shall be electrically fired.

(2) Add subsection 5608.3, Application for permit, to read as follows:

5608.3 Application for Permit. A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the fallout area based on 75 feet per inch of shell size, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone line, or other overhead obstructions shall be provided to PSFD.

(3) Add new section 5614, "Safe and Sane" and Dangerous Fireworks, to read as follows:

SECTION 5614 "SAFE AND SANE" AND DANGEROUS FIREWORKS

5614.1 Prohibition. The manufacture, sale, possession, storage, handling or use of "safe and sane" fireworks as currently defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 12529 or "dangerous fireworks" as currently defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 12505 or thereafter amended by state statute is

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prohibited in the City of Palm Springs. The provisions of this section do not apply to fireworks displays conducted in accordance with the provisions of any permit issued by the Palm Springs Fire Department.

5614.2 Seizure of Fireworks. Any authorized City of Palm Springs Fire Code Official, peace officer or other city official authorized to enforce the Palm Springs Municipal Code may seize, take, remove, or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all prohibited fireworks and explosives. This will include all persons, firms or corporations, who manufacture, sell, possess, store, handle or use any prohibited fireworks or explosives as currently described in the California Fire Code Sections 5601 and 5608.

(4) Add new section 5615, Explosives, to read as follows:

SECTION 5615 EXPLOSIVES

5615.1 Prohibition. The manufacture, sale, possession, storage, handling or use of non-permitted "explosives" as currently defined in Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 1550 or thereafter amended by state law is prohibited in the City of Palm Springs.

(p) Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
- (1) Add item 4 to subsection 5704.2.11.1, Location, to read as follows:
  1. The installation of underground combustible/flammable liquid tanks is hereby prohibited in all residential districts. The Fire Code Official may authorize installation of underground combustible/flammable liquid tanks in agricultural, commercial and manufacturing districts.
(q) Adopt Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids, Chapter 59 Flammable Solids, Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials, Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases, Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides, Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids, Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials, Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics, Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials, Chapter 67 WaterReactive Solids and Liquids, and Chapter 80 Referenced Standards in their entirety without amendments.
(r) Appendix B is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
- (1) Amend subsection B101.1, Scope, of Appendix B, to read as follows:

B101.1 Scope. The procedures for determining fire-flow requirements for buildings or portions or buildings hereafter constructed shall be in accordance with this appendix. This appendix does not apply to structures other than buildings. Additions to buildings equating to 50% or less increase in square footage will not require fire flow analysis.

(s) Add Appendix P, Palm Springs Fire Department Five-Minute Response Time Map.
(t) Add Appendix Q, City of Palm Springs Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map in LRA As Recommended by CalFire.

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(u) Add Appendix S, Vegetation Management in Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map.

(v) Add Appendix T, Palm Springs Fire Department Development Requirements. (Ord. 1736 § 1, 2008; Ord. 1781 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1817 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1833 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1836 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1905 § 3, 2016; Ord. 2009 § 3, 2020; Ord. 2079, 1/12/2023; Ord. 2111, 6/ 11/2025; Ord. 2119, 12/10/2025; Ord. 2120, 1/14/2026)

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