Rolling Hills Municipal Code Ch. 15.20 Fire Code

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 382-U, § 1, adopted Dec. 13, 2022, amended Ch. 15.20 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 15.20, §§ 15.20.010—15.20.060, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Prior history: Ords. 163, 200 and 214. Urgency Ords. U-54 and U-257; Ord. 277-U § 5(part), adopted in 1999; Ord. 290-U § 8(part), adopted in 2002; Ord. 311 §§ 21, 22, 24, adopted in 2008; Ord. No. 322-U, § 7, adopted in 2011; Ord. No. 338, §§ 2, 4, adopted in 2014; Ord. No. 351-U, § 1, adopted in 2017; Ord. No. 351, § 1, adopted in 2017; Ord. No. 373-U, § 1, adopted in 2021; and Ord. No. 373, § 1, adopted in 2022.

Except as hereinafter provided in this chapter, California Fire Code, 2025 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in this chapter in full. Said code shall constitute the Fire Code of the City of Rolling Hills.

In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the latter-listed document shall control.

A copy of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times while in force maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 382-U, § 1, 12-13-2022; Ord. No. 383, § 2, 7-24-2023; Ord. No. 389-U, § 1, 12-9-2025)

This chapter shall be known as the "Fire Code of the City of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.

(Ord. No. 382-U, § 1, 12-13-2022; Ord. No. 383, § 2, 7-24-2023; Ord. No. 389-U, § 1, 12-9-2025)

The Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones map for the City of Rolling Hills dated March 24, 2025, as identified by the State Fire Marshal, is hereby adopted by the City of Rolling Hills and incorporated herein for all purposes. This map is available for inspection in the City Clerk's office at the Rolling Hills City Hall.

(Ord. No. 382-U, § 1, 12-13-2022; Ord. No. 383, § 2, 7-24-2023; Ord. No. 387, § 5, 6-9-2025; Ord. No. 389-U, § 1, 12-9-2025)

Any permit heretofore issued by the County of Los Angeles pursuant to the Fire Code of said County, for work within the territorial boundaries of the City of Rolling Hills, shall remain in full force and effect according to its terms.

(Ord. No. 382-U, § 1, 12-13-2022; Ord. No. 383, § 2, 7-24-2023; Ord. No. 389-U, § 1, 12-9-2025)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 338, §§ 1, 3, adopted June 9, 2014, repealed former § 15.20.035 which pertained to amendment—draft system identification sign, and derived from Ord. No. 277-U, § 5, adopted 1999; Ord. No. 290-U, § 8, adopted 2002; Ord. No. 311, § 21, adopted 2008; Ord. No. 322-U, § 7, adopted Jan. 10, 2011.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 382-U, § 1, adopted December 13, 2011, repealed former § 15.20.040 which pertained to local amendments, and derived from Ord. No. 373-U, § 1, adopted Dec. 14, 2021; and Ord. No. 373, § 1, adopted Jan. 10, 2022.

Every person violating any provision of the Fire Code or of any permit or license granted hereunder, or any rule, regulation or policy promulgated pursuant hereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor unless such violation is declared to be an infraction by the Fire Code. Each such violation is a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which such violation is committed, continued or permitted, and conviction of any such violation shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. No. 382-U, § 1, 12-13-2022; Ord. No. 383, § 2, 7-24-2023; Ord. No. 389-U, § 1, 12-9-2025)

Any person who personally or through another willfully, negligently, or in violation of law sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled or attended by such person to escape from his or her control, allows any hazardous material to be handled, stored or transported in a manner not in accordance with nationally recognized standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from his or her control, neglects to properly comply with any written notice of the Chief, or willfully or negligently allows the continuation of a violation of the Fire Code and amendments thereto is liable for the expense of fighting the fire or for the expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident, and such expense shall be a charge against that person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of such person and is collectible by the public agency incurring such expense in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.

(Ord. No. 382-U, § 1, 12-13-2022; Ord. No. 383, § 2, 7-24-2023; Ord. No. 389-U, § 1, 12-9-2025)