This Chapter does not exist in the California Fire Code or International Fire Code.

SECTION 8101. – SCOPE. ¶

Premises used for parking of motor vehicles and classified as Group S, Division 2 occupancies or as a parking lot shall be in accordance with C ha pter 81. See the Building Code for construction requirements. Garages used to service or repair motor vehicles shall comply with Chapter 23.

SECTION 8102. – DEFINITIONS. ¶

PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES are lots and garages where the operator charges a fee for the storage of motor vehicles. Parking lots shall i nc lude those premises that are open to the sky.

SECTION 8103. – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. ¶

8103.1. Aisles.

A parking lot or garage shall include at least one aisle with a minimum width of 30 inches (762 mm) and arranged to provide access to all portions of the parking lot or garage.

8103.2. Exit Width.

Vehicle exits and entrances shall be at least 15 feet (4572 mm) wide.

8103.3. Vehicle Barriers.

The operator of a parking lot or garage shall install approved vehicle barriers to prevent encroachment on any public right of way and to prevent damage to adjoining property.

8103.4. Illumination.

The operator of a parking lot shall illuminate the entire lot with light having intensity of not less than 1 foot-candle (10.76 lx) at the pavement.

8103.5. Sign.

The operator of any unattended parking lot shall post a sign in a conspicuous location, stating the name and telephone number of the operator.

8103.6. Vehicle Servicing.

S ervice or repair of motor vehicles is prohibited in parking lots.

APPENDIX D. – FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS.

Section D105.2 of the International Fire Code is deleted.

APPENDIX M. – HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS – RETROACTIVE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER REQUIREMENT.

Appendix M of the International Fire Code is deleted.

References to Ordinances

Ordinances Affecting the 2022 Fire Code

Publisher's Note: The following table lists all ordinances affecting the 2022 Fire Code passed by the Board of Supervisors, beginning with the Code's enacting ordinance. The table includes links to the ordinances (as maintained in PDF format on the Board of Supervisors' web site) and to the code sections affected. For other legislation, including older ordinances and those affecting other codes, refer to the Comprehensive Ordinance Table or the Board's "Legislation Passed" web site.

e Code's_ enacting ordinance. The table includes links to the ordinances (as maintained in PDF format on the Board of Supervisors' web site) and to the code sections affected. For other legislation, including older ordinances and those affecting other codes, refer to the Comprehensive Ordinance Table or the Board's "Legislation Passed" web site.

Ord. No.	File No.	Eff. Date	Short Title and Code Sections Affected
*Ord. No.*	*File No.*	*Eff. Date*	*Short Title and Code Sections Affected*
248-22	221103	01/15/23	Fire Code - Repealing 2019 Code, Adopting 2022 Code
Col1	Col2	Oper. 1/15/23	Col4
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103-23	230212	7/3/23	Planning, Building, Fire Codes - Small Business Month Fee Waivers Including for Awning Installation Sections Affected: Adding 107.17
189-23	230559	10/16/23 Retro. 5/1/23	Planning, Building, Fire Codes - Small Business Month Fee Waivers Including for Awning Installation and Business Signs Sections Affected: Adding 107.17
31-24	231163	3/18/24 Oper. 3/18/24* and 9/14/24**	Fire Code - Filing of Proof of Inspections with Fire Department and Requiring Five Feet of Access to Divided Lot Structures Sections Affected: Fire Code: Adding 504.1.1; Adding 107.18, 109.3.1, Amending 107.21*
34-24	231165	3/23/24	Fire Code - Lithium-Ion Batteries in Powered Mobility Devices Sections Affected: Amending 112.1; Adding 325 (325.1 - 325.9)
237-24	240804	11/11/24	Various Codes - Greater Downtown Community Benefit District Master Permitting for Entertainment Activation Program Sections Affected: Adding 105.5.62

New Ordinances

Publisher's Note: The following table lists all ordinances affecting the 2022 Fire Code that have been passed by the Board of Supervisors but that are not yet effective. The table includes links to the amending ordinances (as maintained in PDF format on the Board of Supervisors' web site) and to the code sections affected. For other legislation, including older ordinances and those affecting other codes, refer to the Comprehensive Ordinance Table or the Board's "Legislation Passed" web site.

Ord. No.	File No.	Eff. Date	Short Title and Code Sections Affected