Redding Municipal Code Ch. 9.20 Fire Code

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, adopted November 15, 2016, repealed the former ch. 9.20, §§ 9.20.010—9.20.200, and enacted a new ch. 9.20, §§ 9.20.010—9.20.230 as set out herein. Former ch. 9.20 pertained to fire prevention and derived from Ord. No. 2394, adopted in 2007; Ord. No. 2474, adopted December 7, 2010; and Ord. No. 2501, adopted November 19, 2013.

The 2022 California Fire Code Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations together with Appendix Chapters 4, B, C, CC, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O and standards, as well as the 2021 International Fire Code of the International Code Council; save and except such portions as are hereunder deleted, added, modified, or amended by this chapter are hereby adopted by reference in its entirety by the city council of the City of Redding.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 2, 12-6-2022)

Section 101.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Redding, hereinafter referred to as "the fire code."

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 3, 12-6-2022)

Section 102.7.3 of the 2021 International Fire Code is added to read as follows:

The fire code official is authorized to render interpretations of this code and to make and enforce rules and supplemental regulations and to develop Fire Prevention Standards to carry out the application and intent of its provisions.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 4, 12-6-2022)

Section 103.2 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

1. The fire code, as adopted and amended, shall be enforced by the fire code official as appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction.

2. Section 103.3 is deleted.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 5, 12-6-2022)

Section 108.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is added to read as follows:

1. For the purpose of providing and maintaining functions necessary for the prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property from fire and panic, the Redding Fire Department does establish a self-inspection program, assuring certain occupancies within the city are inspected on a periodic basis for fire safety or at the discretion of the fire code official or their designee.

2. Failure to comply will result in a twice failed inspection with the application of fees as outlined in the adopted fee schedule.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 6, 12-6-2022)

A. Section 111.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

1. Whenever the fire code official disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the chief of the bureau of fire prevention to the fire chief within thirty days from the date of the decision being appealed. The fire chief shall render a decision within seven days from the review or hearing of the appeal. The fire chief may affirm, reverse or modify the decision. Until a final determination is rendered by the fire chief, any decision by the chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall remain in full force and effect and shall be complied with within the time originally fixed, unless a stay is granted by the fire chief pending his or her final determination.

2. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the fire chief pertaining to suitability of alternate materials, types of construction, or interpretation of the fire code may appeal to the board of appeals by filing a written notice with the fire chief which must state briefly therein the grounds of appeal. The fire chief shall fix a time and place for hearing such appeal within sixty days from the date notice of appeal was filed and shall give not less than five days' notice thereof to appellant and to each member of the board. The decision of the board shall be final and conclusive. Within seven days thereafter, exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, the fire chief shall give notice of the decision to the appellant.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 7, 12-6-2022)

A. Section 112.4 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

1. In addition to any other remedy the city may have in law or equity, a violation of the California Fire Code as adopted pursuant to Section 9.20.010, the provisions of this chapter, and Chapters 1.14, 1.15 and 9.28 of this code that concern issues of fire prevention or fire control, the provisions of the California Building Code which concern issues of fire prevention or fire control or life safety, or any state statute addressing fire prevention or fire control may be enforced by means of the administrative procedures set forth in Chapters 1.13 and 1.14 of the Redding Municipal Code, a criminal citation issued in accordance with Section 9.20.080, or other remedy in law or equity permitted under the laws of the State of California.

2. The amounts of the fines for violations enforced by means of an administrative citation shall be set forth in the schedule of fines established by resolution of the city council.

3. Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable as follows:

a. A violation is an infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars;

b. A second violation of the same section within one year is an infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars; and

c. A third violation of the same section within five years of a first violation is a misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 8, 12-6-2022)

Section 112.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is added to read as follows:

1. The fire chief, fire marshal, assistant fire marshal, battalion chiefs, fire captains, fire inspectors, fire prevention specialist, and plans examiner ("designated officials") are authorized to issue field citations to any person whenever a designated official has reasonable cause to believe that the person has committed a violation of the California Fire Code as adopted by Section 9.20.010, the provisions of this chapter, and Chapters 1.15 and 9.28 of this code that concern issues of fire prevention or fire control, the provisions of the California Building Code which concern issues of fire prevention or fire control or life safety, or any state statute addressing fire prevention or fire control in his or her presence, and are further authorized to exercise the authority provided by Penal Code Sections 19.7 and 836.5.

2. Nothing in this section or Section 9.20.070 of this chapter shall diminish or otherwise modify the authority of persons who are empowered to enforce the Redding Municipal Code or state law because of their status as peace officers or because of other authorizing status.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 9, 12-6-2022)

Section 107.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is added to read as follows:

Fees for inspection, administrative citation, and permits required by the Fire Code shall be established by resolution.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 10, 12-6-2022)

Section 307.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

1. It is unlawful to burn uncut vegetation or weeds or to permit or cause any open burning of uncut vegetation or weeds.

2. It is unlawful to start a bonfire or to permit or cause any open burning such as a bonfire unless a special permit is first obtained from the fire code official.

Exception: burning conducted in a safe manner meeting the standards set for recreational, portable, or permanent outdoor fireplaces.

3. Open burning meeting the standard for door/yard burning shall be allowed for the months of November and April, or as otherwise specified by the fire code official.

Exception: Fire hazard mitigation work or land clearing may be allowed through a special hazard mitigation permit issued by the fire code official, and residents of the Buckeye Fire Protection district shall be allowed to conduct door yard burning from November through April by standard annual permit.

4. The determination of authorized burn days and times shall be the responsibility of the Shasta County Air Quality Control District.

Exception: those fire meeting the standards set for recreational, portable, or permanent outdoor fireplaces.

5. In this connection, the fire code, official, air quality control official, or their designee may prohibit all open burning or revoke an active permit when conditions are so hazardous as to justify such prohibition in their judgment.

6. Open burning of any type is expressly prohibited on paved streets or paved alleys or in the gutters thereof, at any and all times.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2598, § 1, 1-15-2019; Ord. No. 2657, § 11, 12-6-2022)

A. Section 503.2.3 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support minimum imposed loads of 75,000 pounds and shall be surfaced with an AC pavement or equivalent surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.

B. Section 503.2.4 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

The inside turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall not be less than 30 feet, and an outside turning radius of 45 feet.

C. Section 503.2.7 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

No road or driveway shall have a maximum grade in excess of twelve percent (12%) unless approved by the fire code official, which may require additional fire protection measures. To accommodate unusual access constraints, a road or driveway may include grades up to 15% for distances not exceeding three hundred (300) feet.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 12, 12-6-2022)

A. Section 505.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

New buildings and tenant spaces shall have approved illuminated address numbers or building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall be in contrasting color with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabetical letters. Where it is impractical to install illuminated numbers due to long driveways or other circumstances, approved reflective numbers with those properties listed above may be installed at the intersection of the driveway and road fronting the parcel.

B. Section 505.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is added to read as follows:

Numbers for one and two-family dwellings shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.

C. Section 505.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is added to read as follows:

Numbers for other than one and two-family dwellings shall be a minimum of 12 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Suite numbers for other than one and two-family dwellings shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches.

Exception: These requirements may be modified with the approval of the fire code official.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 13, 12-6-2022)

A. Section 507.5.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 250 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and fire mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.

Exception: Residential (R-3) occupancies may be located up to five hundred feet from a fire hydrant if the structure is protected with an approved fire sprinkler system.

B. 507.5.1.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Buildings equipped with a standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 905 shall have a fire hydrant within forty (40) feet of a fire department connection (FDC), or as approved by the Fire Code Official.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 14, 12-6-2022)

A. Section 901.4.7 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

An approved fire pump and/or automatic sprinkler riser room shall be designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufacturer, with sufficient working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair, or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with an exterior access door(s) large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment, as approved by the fire code official. The location of the fire control room shall be approved by the fire code official, and shall be labeled with durable signage provided on the exterior side of the access door.

B. Section 903.2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is added to read as follows:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings and structures requiring a fire flow of more than two thousand gpm as determined by Appendix B of the California Fire Code.

Exceptions:

1. Buildings separated by four-hour fire walls are allowed to be considered as separate fire flow areas.

2. Buildings separated by a minimum of 20 feet are allowed to be considered as a separate fire flow area.

C. Section 903.2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is added to read as follows:

1. Additions to existing R3 occupancy residential buildings that increase the total square footage of existing floor area by 50% or more of the existing floor area shall meet the requirements for new construction. All additions to all Group R occupancy residential buildings with an existing approved automatic sprinkler system shall be required to extend the sprinkler system into the addition.

2. Additions to an existing Group R-3 occupancy creating a required a fire flow of more than two thousand gpm as determined by Appendix B of the California Fire Code.

D. 903.3.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is added to read as follows:

1. Additions to existing commercial buildings that increase the total square footage of existing floor area by 25% or greater shall meet the requirements for a newly constructed building. All additions to commercial buildings with an existing approved automatic sprinkler system shall be required to extend the sprinklers into the addition.

2. Additions to existing Group R-1 occupancies that result in additional guest room(s) units shall meet the requirements for a newly constructed building.

E. Section 903.2.12 of the 2022 California Fire Code is added to read as follows:

1. For remodels, alterations or repairs to an existing building involving demolition, removal or repair of more than 50% of the existing structure, the building shall meet the automatic fire sprinkler requirements for a newly constructed building. For purposes of this section, the "50%" threshold shall be applied if the project involves any of the following:

a. The removal, demolition or repair of more than 50% of the exterior weight bearing walls; or

b. The removal, demolition or repair of more than 50% of the roof structure (including the framing, sheathing, and roof covering of a building but not limited to rafters, trusses, beams, purlins); or

c. The removal, demolition or repair of more than 50% of the interior tenant improvements on a commercial building which reduces the building to a shell condition.

F. Section 903.4.2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Fire alarm system(s) installed as a dedicated function sprinkler system monitoring alarm(s) shall also provide notification for the purpose of initiating emergency action, including those systems activated solely by the fire sprinkler systems, so that occupants of the building shall be notified audibly within each suite or building division. A minimum of one notification appliance shall be located in each suite or building division in an occupied location.

G. Section 905.3.1 #2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Standpipes shall be installed in buildings three stories or more in height, with approved outlets on each floor above or below grade and the roof.

H. Section 907.6.6 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

1. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California Building Code shall be monitored by a Central Station Service (UUFX) that is listed in the current edition of the UL Online Certifications Directory unless otherwise required by the California Fire Code.

2. Combination fire and burglar alarm systems are not permitted.

Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1.

I. Section 912.2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

The Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall be located within 40 feet of a city-approved fire hydrant. The fire code official shall have final approval of FDC locations.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 15, 12-6-2022)

Section 1103.5 of the 2021 International Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:

An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in every existing building when one of the following conditions exists:

1. An addition to the floor area is made increasing the size of the building by 50 percent of the original square footage.

2. An addition of any size which increases the required fire flow requirement of the building to greater than 2,000 gallons per minute (gpm) as determined by Appendix B of the California Fire Code.

3. When in the opinion of the fire code official, a change of use, occupancy, or character of a building and structure is made creating a greater hazard to life or property.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 16, 12-6-2022)

Section 3206.9 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:

For high-piled storage areas of greater than 2,500 square feet of Class I-IV commodities, or for high-piled combustible storage areas of greater than 500 square feet of high hazard commodities, approved 2 ½-inch hose valves shall be located directly adjacent to all fire access doors.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 17, 12-6-2022)

Section 3311.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Buildings under construction shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed at the entry point of each fire access road.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 18, 12-6-2022)

Section 5601.1.3 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

1. It is unlawful for any person, firm, association, or corporation to possess, transport, discharge, or ignite any firecrackers, sky rockets, snap caps, detonating contrivance, bomb, or fireworks of any kind or description within the boundaries of the City of Redding without first obtaining a permit for possessing or discharging and igniting such devices from the city.

2. The possession, storage, handling, sale, and use of explosives, explosive materials, and fireworks for public displays shall comply with the California Fire Code.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 19, 12-6-2022)

New structures, including decks and patio covers, located in the very high fire hazard severity zone as designated on the City of Redding Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map and on file in the office of the city building official shall comply with Chapter 7A of the California Building Code and Chapter 49 of the California Fire Code, as outlined in the Fire Safe Building Construction and Methods Manual for Wildland-Urban Interface document provided by the City of Redding.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016)

The storage of flammable and combustible liquids is regulated as follows:

A. 2021 International Fire Code Section 5706.2.4.4 - Storage of class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law are established as the limits of the City of Redding.

B. 2021 International Fire Code Section 5706.4 - New bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids shall be permitted only in G-1 and H-1 industrial districts where such use is permitted by a use permit and meets the requirements of Section 5706.4 et seq. of the California Fire Code.

C. 2021 International Fire Code Section 5806.2 - The outdoor storage location(s) in which flammable cryogenic fluids can be stored is limited to H-1 zones in the City of Redding.

D. 2021 International Fire Code Section 6104.2 - The limits, in which the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are established as the corporate limits of the City of Redding, except for the G-1 and H-1 industrial districts, where such storage may be permitted only with a use permit. Other storage and use shall be according to the California Fire Code. Tanks dispensing liquefied petroleum gas shall be on a concrete pad.

(Ord. No. 2657, § 20, 12-6-2022)

Chapter 80 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

1. NFPA 13D-16 Revise Section 8.3.2 as follows: Bathroom(s), regardless of size, shall be provided with sprinkler coverage.

2. NFPA 13R-16 Revise Section 6.6.2 as follows: Bathroom(s), regardless of size, shall be provided with sprinkler coverage.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 21, 12-6-2022)

Table B105-2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute.

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

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 22, 12-6-2022)

Table C102.1 footnotes "f" and "g" of the 2022 California Fire Code are amended to read as follows:

1. Table C102.1 Footnote f: Fire hydrants shall be located within 40 feet of the FDC, or as approved by the fire code official.

2. Table C102.1 Footnote g: is deleted.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 23, 12-6-2022)

A. Section D103.2 of Appendix D of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 12 percent in grade.

Exception: Grades steeper than 12 percent, but not more than 15 percent as approved by the fire code official.

B. Section D103.3 of Appendix D of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

The minimum turning radius shall be an inner radius of 30 feet and an outer radius of 45 feet.

C. Section D103.4 of the 2021 International Fire Code is added to read as follows:

Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with the local agency requirements for public streets or as approved by local standards.

D. Section D103.6 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING-FIRE LANE signs that meet California Vehicle Code and fire department standards.

E. Section D104.2 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to delete the exception and read as follows:

Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.

F. Section D106.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to delete the exception and read as follows:

Multiple-family residential projects having more than 50 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.

G. Section D106.2 of the 2021 International Fire Code is deleted.

H. Section D107.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Developments of one or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.

I. Section D107.1 exceptions set forth in the 2021 International Fire Code are deleted.

(Ord. No. 2559, §§ 2, 3, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2657, § 24, 12-6-2022)