Perris Municipal Code Art. IV Other Technical Codes

Except as provided in this chapter, the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association, shall be and become the Electrical Code of the City of Perris, regulating all installation, arrangement, alteration, repair, use and other operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures and other electrical appliances on premises within the city. The California Electrical Code is on file for public examination in the office of the building official/fire marshal.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.056; Ord. No. 1230, § 6(part), 2007; Ord. No. 1273, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 1299, § 6, 1-14-2014; Ord. No. 1336, § 6, 12-13-2016; Ord. No. 1387, § 6, 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 1420, § 8, 11-8-2022; Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

The 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby adopted without amendments.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.057; Ord. No. 1230, § 6(part), 2007; Ord. No. 1273, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 1299, § 6, 1-14-2014; Ord. No. 1336, § 6, 12-13-2016; Ord. No. 1387, § 6, 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 1420, § 8, 11-8-2022; Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

Except as provided in this chapter, the California Existing Building Code, Appendix A-1, A-3 and related reference standards based on the 2024 International Existing Building Code as published by the International Code Council, specifically adopted by published matrix, shall become the Existing Building Code of the City for regulating existing buildings in the City. The California Existing Building Code will be on file for public examination in the office of the building official.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.057A; Ord. No. 1230, § 6(part), 2007; Ord. No. 1273, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 1299, § 6, 1-14-2014; Ord. No. 1336, § 6, 12-13-2016; Ord. No. 1387, § 6, 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 1420, § 8, 11-8-2022; Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

Appendix A-1 and A-3 which is hereby adopted in accordance with referenced matrix with no amendments.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.057B; Ord. No. 1230, § 6(part), 2007; Ord. No. 1273, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 1299, § 6, 1-14-2014; Ord. No. 1336, § 6, 12-13-2016; Ord. No. 1387, § 6, 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 1420, § 8, 11-8-2022; Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

Except as provided in this chapter, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 edition, including Appendices A, B, F and G, shall become the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City for regulating the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, replacement, enlargement, replacement, repair, removal, demolition, conservation, occupancy, equipment, use, and maintenance of all buildings and/or structures in the City fire hazard severity zones. The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and its Appendix chapters will be on file for public examination in the office of the Building Official/Fire Marshal.

(Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

The 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is adopted in its entirety, including Appendices A, B, F and G, with no amendments.

(Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

Except as provided in this chapter, those certain fire codes known and designated as the California Fire Code 2025 Edition based on the 2024 International Fire Code as published by the "International Code Council," shall become the fire code of the city for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conservation, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and/or structures in the city for all fire related issues. The California Fire Code and its appendix chapters will be on file for public examination in the office of the building official/fire marshal.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.058; Ord. No. 1230, § 6(part), 2007; Ord. No. 1273, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 1299, § 6, 1-14-2014; Ord. No. 1336, § 6, 12-13-2016; Ord. No. 1387, § 6, 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 1420, § 7, 11-8-2022)

The 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Chapter 1 Scope and Administration

Chapter 1 Scope and Administration is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section 113.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows: Infraction, Misdemeanor, as follows:

113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of either a misdemeanor, infraction or both as prescribed in Sections 112.4.2 and 112.4.3. Penalties shall be as prescribed in local ordinance. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

Sections 113.4.2 Infraction is hereby added as follows:

113.4.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 112.4.3, persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.

Sections 113.4.3 Misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:

112.4.3 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:

104.11.2 Obstructing operations

104.11.3 Systems and Devices

110.6 Overcrowding

113.3.2 Compliance with Orders and Notices

114.4 Failure to comply

305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning

308.1.2 Throwing or placing sources of ignition

310.7 Burning Objects

Chapter 2 Definitions

Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding "Flow-line", "Ground Cover" and "Hazardous Fire Area," as follows:

202 General Definitions

FLOW-LINE. The lowest continuous elevation on a curb defined by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb.

GROUND COVER. A plant that naturally grows close to the ground and does not exceed 18 inches in height at full maturity.

HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Includes all areas identified within the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and other areas as determined by the Fire Code Official as presenting a fire hazard due to the presence of combustible vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains combustible vegetation.

Chapter 3 General Requirements

Chapter 3 General Requirements is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section 304.1.3 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows:

304.1.3 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and City of Perris vegetation management guidelines.

Section 305.6 Outdoor fires is hereby added as follows:

305.6 Outdoor fires. Outdoor fires shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308 and with other applicable sections of this code.

Section 305.6.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:

305.6.1 Where prohibited. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in fuel modification areas, Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) or Special Fire Protection Areas (SFPA) or other locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA, SFPA or FHSZ, except by permit from the fire code official.

Exceptions: A permit is not required for the following:

1. Fires in approved outdoor or portable fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings and similar devices at Group R occupancies that are installed and used in accordance with this code.

2. Outdoor fires at inhabited premises or official organized campsites or parks when located in a permanent or portable barbeque or grill, incinerator, or outdoor fireplace located at least 30 feet from combustible vegetation.

3. Installations or uses approved by the fire code official.

Section 305.6.1.1 Fuel Modification Areas is hereby added as follows:

305.6.1.1 Fuel Modification Areas. Outdoor fires using wood or other solid fuel shall not be built, ignited or maintained in a fuel modification area.

Section 305.6.1.2 Supervision fires is hereby added as follows:

305.6.1.2 Supervision. Where a permit is issued or when allowed under the exceptions of Section 305.6.1, such fires shall be supervised by a person 18 years of age or older.

Section 305.6.2 Hazardous Conditions is hereby added as follows:

305.6.2 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires are not allowed when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH during periods when relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.

Section 305.6.3 Disposal of Rubbish is hereby added as follows:

305.6.3 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash, or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.

Section 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies is hereby added as follows:

307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.

Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.

Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:

307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten feet. Where Building Department approved a permanent hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 327.1.

Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:

307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.

The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet of combustible structures unless within an approved permanent fireplace, Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.

Exceptions:

1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 3 feet from combustible construction at R-3 occupancies,

2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest sparks, shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at other R occupancies.

Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:

307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.

Exceptions:

1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone.

2. Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.

Section 324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows:

324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in areas with or adjacent to land having hazardous combustible vegetation shall comply with the requirements in the edition of City of Perris Vegetation Management Guidelines currently in use at the time of plan submittal.

Section 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby added as follows:

325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.

Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.

Section 326 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows:

326 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:

1. Difficult terrain.

2. Danger of erosion.

3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.

4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.

5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.

Section 327 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:

327 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 327.1 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.

Exceptions:

1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition.

Section 327.1 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:

327.1 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with the following:

1. A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service.

2. Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 324 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.

Section 328 Restricted Entry is hereby added as follows:

328 Restricted entry. The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands.

2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the United States Forest Service.

Section 329 Trespassing on posted property is hereby added as follows:

329 Trespassing on posted property. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided.

1. Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area.

2. Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited.

Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.

Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness

Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness Adopt only the Sections listed below:

1. 401—401.9

2. 402

3. 403

4. 404.1

5. 404.5—404.6.6

6. 405

7. 406

8. 407

Chapter 5 Fire Service Features

Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

SECTION 501.1 Scope is revised as follows:

501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and the City of Perris Guideline for Fire Department Access & Water Requirements for Commercial & Residential Development, and the City of Perris Guideline for Underground Piping for Private Hydrants & Sprinkler Supply Line.

SECTION 503.2.1 Dimensions is revised as follows:

503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). Where fire apparatus access roads serve structures greater than 3 stories or more than 30 feet in height, they shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet (7925mm). The width is measured flow-line to flow-line.

SECTION 503.2.1.1 Hazardous Fire Area is added as follows:

503.2.1.1 Hazardous Fire Areas. In Hazardous Fire Areas the minimum fire apparatus road width shall be 28 feet (8530 mm). The width shall be maintained to an approved point outside of the Hazardous Fire Area.

Exception: When the road serves no more than three dwelling units and the road does not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width may be 24 feet (7300 mm). This length may be increased to 400 feet where serving no more than three dwelling units and all structures accessed from the roadway are protected by automatic fire sprinklers.

SECTION 504.5 Escape Windows is added as follows:

504.5 Escape Windows. Where escape windows are required by Section 1031.2, fire department access shall be provided to the escape window. An unobstructed setback area shall be provided. The minimum setback distance shall be calculated (H/5)+2)+P= Clear space required.

Where:

H = Height of the windowsill measured from the exterior ground surface

P = 3' ladder pad

Exception: Reduced setbacks may be considered by the Fire Marshal on a case-by-case basis for plan development overlay zones.

SECTION 504.5.1 Ladder Pad is added as follows:

504.5.1 Ladder Pad. Where a laddering pad is required, it shall be free of obstructions and vegetation for a minimum of 3-foot × 3-foot area. The laddering pad shall be a firm surface such as compacted decomposed granite, concrete, pavers, or asphalt. The laddering pad shall be placed at a distance from the structure as calculated by Section 504.5.

Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems

Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection

Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings

Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

SECTION 903.2, Where required, is hereby amended as follows:

903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section as follows:

(a) New buildings: In addition to the requirements of section 903.2.1 through 903.2.21, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided when the gross area of the building exceeds 3,500 ft 2 or more than two-story high.

Exception: Group R-3, occupancies shall comply with sections 903.2.8

(b) Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any two-year period exceeds 75% of area of the existing structure and the alteration includes structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.

(c) Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building when:

1. Existing building less than 3,500 ft 2 : where 33% or more is added and the gross floor areas exceeds 3,500 ft 2 .

2. Existing building equal or greater than 3,500 ft 2 : where more than 2,000 ft 2 is added.

SECTION 903.2.8, Group R, is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.8. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:

1. New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings.

2. Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:

(a) When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, as defined in Chapter 2, or greater than 1,000 square feet (92.903 m 2 ) within a two-year period; or

(b) An addition when the existing building is already provided with automatic sprinklers; or

(c) When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official determined that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.

SECTION 903.2.10 Group S-2, is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.10: Group S-2 Parking Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as parking garages.

SECTION 903.2.10.1, Commercial Parking Garages, is hereby deleted without replacement.

SECTION 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:

903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.

Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and required by the Fire Code Official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3

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SECTION 903.4, Sprinkler system supervision and alarms, is hereby amended by modifying item 1, deleting items 5 and 8, and renumbering the Exceptions as follows:

1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings. Exterior alarm specified by Section 903.4.3 shall apply.

2. Limited area systems in accordance with section 903.3.8, provided that backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position unless supplying an occupancy required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, in which case the backflow preventer valves shall be electrically supervised by a tamper switch installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and separately annunciated.

3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a common supply main is used to supply both domestic water and the automatic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not provided.

4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.

5. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.

6. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.

SECTION 912.2 Location of the Fire Department Connection (FDC) is hereby revised as follows:

912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The fire department connection shall be located within 100 feet of a public fire hydrant. The fire hydrant that supports the FDC shall be on the same side of the street. A vehicle access roadway/approach shall not be placed between the FDC and fire hydrant.

Chapter 10 Means of Egress

Chapter 10 Means of Egress is adopted in its entirety without amendments

Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings

Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Adopt only those Sections and Subsections listed below:

1. 1103.3.3

2. 1103.7

3. 1103.7.3

4. 1103.7.3.1

5. 1103.7.8—1103.7.8.2

6. 1103.7.9—1103.7.9.10

7. 1103.9—1103.8.5.3

8. 1103.9.1

9. 1107

10. 1113

11. 1114

12. 1115

13. 1116

Chapter 12 Energy Systems

Chapter 12 Energy Systems is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities

Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning

Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations

Chapter 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages

Chapter 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes

Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening

Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 26 Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging

Chapter 26 Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities

Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities is adopted in its entirety without amendments

Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities

Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass, and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings

Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens

Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 31 Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures

Chapter 31 Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage

Chapter 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition

Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage

Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work

Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 36 Marinas

Chapter 36 Marinas is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers

Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities

Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines

Chapter 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 41 Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations

Chapter 41 Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations

Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials—General Provisions

Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials—General Provisions is adopted in its entirely with the following amendments.

Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS), is hereby amended by modifying the starting paragraph as follows:

5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include City of Perris Chemical Classification Disclosure Statement, which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises. The Chemical Classification Disclosure Statement shall include the following information and formatted as specified in the City of Perris Chemical Classification Disclosure Statement:

1. Product Name

2. Component

3. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number

4. Location where stored or used.

5. Container size

6. Hazard classification

7. Amount in storage

8. Amount in use-closed systems

9. Amount in use-open systems.

Chapter 51 Aerosols

Chapter 51 Aerosols is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 53 Compressed Gases

Chapter 53 Compressed Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 54 Corrosive Materials

Chapter 54 Corrosive materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids

Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks

Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks California Fire Code Chapter 56 is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section 5601.2.5 Retail Fireworks is hereby added as follows:

5601.2.5 Retail Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks 1.3G is prohibited.

Exception: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator

Section 5601.3.2 Seizure of Fireworks is hereby added as follows:

5601.3.2 Seizure of Fireworks. The fire code official shall have the authority to seize, take, remove all fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.

Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:

5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.

Section 5614 Explosives and blasting is hereby added as follows:

5614 Explosives and blasting. Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of within wildland-urban interface areas, or hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official.

Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section 5704.2.3.2 Label or placard is hereby amended by modifying the NFPA standard as follows:

5704.2.3.2 Label or placard. Tanks more than 100 gallons (379 L) in capacity, which are permanently installed or mounted and used for the storage of Class I, II or III liquids, shall bear a label and placard identifying the material therein. Placards shall be 3" red letters on white background and made of durable material.

Section 5707 On Demand Mobile Fueling Operations hereby amended by as follows:

Sections 5707.1 General. On-demand mobile fueling operations that dispense Class I, II and III liquids into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles shall be prohibited.

Sections 5707.2 through 5707.6 is hereby deleted without replacement.

Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids

Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 59 Flammable Solids

Chapter 59 Flammable Solids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials

Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases

Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides

Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids

Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials

Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics

Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials

Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids

Chapter 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 80 Referenced Standards

Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:

16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 ½" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 100 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 100 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 ½" inlets shall be provided.

Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:

9.4.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:

(1) Quick-response type as defined in 3.3.223.4.16

(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 9.4.3.1

(3) Quick response CMSA sprinklers

4. ESFR sprinklers

5. Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers

6. Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems

Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:

9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.

Section 19.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

19.1.1.1 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 21.4.1.2.2.1 (d) curve "D". Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy.

Section 16.9.10.2 is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 16.9.10.3 is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 16.9.10.4 is hereby deleted without replacement.

NFPA 13D 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 5.1.3 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3 Stock of Spare Sprinklers.

Section 5.1.3.1 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.

Section 5.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property.

Section 5.1.3.3 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 o F (38 o C).

Section 5.1.3.4 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed.

Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:

7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.

NFPA 24, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.2.9* (3) and (5) are hereby deleted without replacement and (6) and (7) renumbered as follows:

(5) Control Valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior.

(6) Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.

Section 6.2.9* (2) is hereby revised as follows:

(2) When approved by the fire code official, a wall post indicating valve.

Section 6.3.3 is hereby added as follows:

Section 6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.

Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:

10.1.5 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.

Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings

Section 10.3.8 Bolts is hereby added as follows:

10.3.8 Bolts. All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material, prior to poly-tube, and after installation.

Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.3.1 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:

10.4.3.1 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.6.2.

Section 10.4.3.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

10.4.3.1.1 Pipe joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints.

Appendices

Appendix A is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix B is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments.

Table B105.1 (1) is hereby revised as follows:

TABLE B105.1(1) REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m 2 , 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m

Table B105.2 is hereby revised as follows:

TABLE B105.2 REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m 2 , 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m

Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety without amendments:

Appendix C is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section C103.1 Hydrant Spacing is hereby revised as follows:

Section C103.1 Hydrant Spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 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 not exceed 300 feet, measured along the fire department access route. In locations where it is impractical to place a fire hydrant 40 feet from the protected structure the hydrant spacing shall be reduced to 150 feet.

Section C103.2 Average Spacing is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section C103.3 Maximum Spacing is hereby deleted without replacement.

Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Appendix D is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix E is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix F is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix G is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix H is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Appendix I is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix J is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix K is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix L is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix M is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix N is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix O is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix P is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix Q is deleted in its entirety.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.059; Ord. No. 1230, § 6(part), 2007; Ord. No. 1273, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 1299, § 6, 1-14-2014; Ord. No. 1336, § 6, 12-13-2016; Ord. No. 1387, § 6, 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 1420, § 8, 11-8-2022; Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the 1997 Uniform Building Code and its corresponding Appendix chapters adopted pursuant to section 16.08.050, and the 1997 Uniform Housing Code, the former provisions shall prevail.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.060; Ord. 952 § 2, 1993; Ord. No. 1026, § 2, 1996; Ord. No. 1069, § 1(part), 1999)

All private swim pools shall conform to section 3109 part 2 of title 24, California Administrative Code.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.100; Ord. No. 360, § 2(part), 1971; Ord. No. 390, § 3, 1972; Ord. No. 642, § 7, 1986)

Nothing in sections 16.08.040 through 16.08.120 shall be construed as prohibiting any person from doing his own work nor from employing any person to work on a building or structure to which the provisions of sections 16.08.040 through 16.08.120 apply, provided there is compliance with section 3800 of the California Labor Code; however, the reasonable value of such labor shall be included in the permit valuation.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.110; Ord. No. 360, § 2(part), 1971)

Prefabricated buildings, which are to be located in the city are subject to all of the provisions of sections 16.08.040 through 16.08.120 regulating the construction of new buildings, unless such factory-built housing is manufactured in accordance with the requirements contained in the California Health and Safety Code (section 19960 et seq.) and chapter 3 of title 25 of the California Administrative Code, regulating factory-built housing that does not meet the building requirements of local jurisdictions.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.120; Ord. No. 360, § 2(part), 1971)

Notwithstanding any provision of chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.16, no one shall use as a place of habitation, residence or business any discarded, used, secondhand, salvaged, or abandoned street car, box car, refrigerator car, motor bus body, trailer body, or similar vehicle body.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.130; Ord. No. 187, § 5(A), 1954; Ord. No. 413, § 1(part), 1973)

Nothing in chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.16 shall be construed as prohibiting any person from doing his own work nor from employing any person to work on a building or structure to which the provisions of chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.16 apply. However, the reasonable value of such labor shall be included in the permit valuation.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.140; Ord. No. 187, § 5(B), 1954; Ord. No. 413, § 1(part), 1973)

The provisions of chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.16, or any amendment thereto, shall not apply to any building or structure, the foundations of which have been completed prior to September 25, 1954, provided the construction is continued without interruption after the completion of such foundations.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.150; Ord. No. 187, § 5(C), 1954; Ord. No. 413, § 1(part), 1973)

In the event any building or structure is constructed in violation of this chapter, the city may take action to remedy such violation in accordance with the provisions of the most recently adopted edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and chapter 16.12.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.160; Ord. No. 690, § 3, 1987)

Any condition which constitutes a nuisance or is otherwise in violation of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code or National Electrical Code, or is determined to be substandard as described in section 1001 of the Uniform Housing Code shall, in addition to applicable provisions for correction or abatement thereof as provided in said respective codes, be subject to the procedures for correction or abatement in accordance with section 203 of the Uniform Building Code and the provisions of chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.16. The provisions of chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.16 relating to the abatement or correction of buildings or structures by order of the building inspector or the city council shall not constitute the exclusive remedy of the city or of any person, nor shall any prosecution under section 16.24.010, or conviction thereunder, prevent action under such provisions or the application of any other remedy that may otherwise be available to the city.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.170; Ord. No. 187, § 5B, 1954; Ord. No. 298, § 6(part), 1966; Ord. No. 413, § 1(part), 1973; Ord. No. 690, § 4, 1987)