Rancho Cordova Municipal Code Ch. 80 , "referenced

NFPA 1123-26: Code for Fireworks Display

APPENDIX B, TABLE NO. B105.2, REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

TABLE NO. 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 SYSTEM (Design Standard)	MINIMUM FIRE FLOW (Gallons per Minute)	FLOW DURATION (Hours)
No automatic sprinkler system	Value in Table B105.1(2) a	Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the California Fire Code	50% of the Value in Table B105.1 (2) a	Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the California Fire Code	50% of the Value in Table B105.1 (2) b	Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the reduced flow rate

For SI: 1 gallon per minute= 3.785 L/m.

a.	The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
b.	The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute.

TABLE NO. C102.1, "REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTS," IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

TABLE NO. C102.1 REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTS h, i

FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENT (gpm)	MINIMUM NO. OF HYDRANTS	AVERAGE SPACING BETWEEN HYDRANTS a, b, c, f, j (Ft.)	MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM HYDRANT TO ANY POINT ON STREET OR ROADWAY FRONTAGE d, f (Ft.)
1750 or less	1	300	150
1751-2250	2	300	150
2251-2750	3	300	150
2751-3250	3	300	150
3251-4000	4	300	150
4001-5000	5	300	150
5001-5500	6	300	150
5501-6000	6	250	150
6001-7000	7	250	150
7001 or more	8 or more	200	120

For SI: 1 foot= 304.8 mm, 1 gallon per minute= 3.785 Lim.

a.	Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end roads.
b.	Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, or where arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes or street width is more than 88 feet (26.82 m), hydrant spacing shall average 300 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis.
c.	Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet (304.8 m) to provide for transportation hazards. In addition, there shall be at least one hydrant at each intersection.
d.	Reduce by 50 feet for dead-end roads.
e.	One Hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof.
f.	The fire code official is authorized to modify the location, number and distribution of fire hydrants based on site-specific constraints and hazards.
g.	Reduction of fire flow does not apply to the number of fire hydrants required or fire flow duration.
h.	Average spacing between fire hydrants may be extended to 500 feet (152.4 m) on streets serving one- and two-family dwellings.

SECTION C104.2, "SINGLE OUTLET FIRE HYDRANTS," IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section C104.2 Single outlet fire hydrants. Where required by the fire code official, existing single outlet 2 1/2 inch fire hydrants shall be changed to an approved steamer fire hydrant, when the following conditions occur:

1.	The modification of an existing structure resulting in an increased fire flow.	The modification of an existing structure resulting in an increased fire flow.
2.	A change in occupancy type, use, or character of the building that results in an increased life safety or fire risk, as determined by the fire code official.	A change in occupancy type, use, or character of the building that results in an increased life safety or fire risk, as determined by the fire code official.
3.	The construction of a new building.	The construction of a new building.
	EXCEPTION:	EXCEPTION:
	1.	Where the single outlet fire hydrant meets required fire flow
	2.	Where existing infrastructure does not support the installation of an approved steamer fire hydrant, fire code official may permit an alternate means and methods of fire protection.

SECTION C106.1, "HYDRANT TYPE," IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section C106.1 Hydrant type. The fire code official shall approve the type of fire hydrants to be installed on private property prior to any such installation.

(Ord. 23-2025, 12/1/2025)

§ 17.04.060. Repeal of conflicting ordinances.¶

All former fire prevention ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provision of this chapter or of the code hereby adopted are hereby repealed.

(Ord. 23-2025, 12/1/2025)

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