Selma Municipal Code Ch. 1 Fire Code

Pursuant to the provisions of section 50022.2 of the Government Code and sections 17922, 17958.5, 17958.7 and/or 18941.5 of the Health And Safety Code of the state of California, the city council of the city of Selma does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules and regulations specified and set forth in the 2022 Edition of the California fire code with appendices, copies of which are on file with the city of Selma, for public record and inspection. These are hereby adopted by said council by reference as the fire code of the city of Selma and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full, subject, however, to the amendments, additions, deletions and fee exceptions as set forth in this chapter. This code shall be designated as title VII, chapter 1, the fire code of the city of Selma. (Ord. 2016-7, 12-5-2016; amd. Ord. 2023-2, 4-17-2023)

The California fire code as adopted by this chapter is amended to include the following provisions:

(A) Add To Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105: Permits: The provisions for fire permit fees and all matters relating to permits shall be as set forth in the latest resolution approved by the city council establishing a schedule of fees and charges, or as otherwise provided for by title VII of the municipal code.

(B) Add: Violation; Penalty: Any person operating or maintaining an occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to the California fire code, who allows a hazard to exist or fails to take immediate action to abate the hazard on such occupancy, premises or vehicle when ordered or notified to do so. The remedies provided by this chapter are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity. Violations of any provision of this chapter are subject to administrative, criminal, civil or other penalties and enforcement pursuant to title I, chapter 4 of the municipal code.

(Ord. 2016-7, 12-5-2016)