Chapter 4 — EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS

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California Fire Code, Section 401.3.2.1 is added to read as follows:

401.3.2.1 Unwarranted or Nuisance Alarm Notification. Notification of emergency responders based on an unwarranted or nuisance alarm may be punishable by a fine in accordance with the adopted fee schedule or requirements. In addition, the responsible party may be liable for the operational and administrative costs, incurred from the emergency response or mitigation procedures resulting from an unwarranted or nuisance alarm notification.

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California Fire Code, Section 401.3.2.2 is added to read as follows:

401.3.2.2 Multiple Nuisance or Unwarranted Alarm Activations. Any occupancy that has more than three nuisance alarms, causing emergency response within a 12-month period may be required to modify, repair, upgrade or replace their system and/or monitoring station as determined by the fire code official.

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California Fire Code, Section 402.1 is amended to add the following:

NUISANCE ALARM AND UNWARRANTED ALARM

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California Fire Code Section 403.1 is amended to read as follows:

403.1 General. In addition to the requirements of Section 401, occupancies, uses and outdoor locations shall comply with the emergency preparedness requirements set forth in Section 403.2 403.4, 403.9.2.1.1, 403.10.6 through 403.12.3. Where fire safety and evacuation plans are required by Section 403.2 through 403.10.6, evacuation drills shall be in accordance with Section 405 and employee training shall be in accordance with Section 406.

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California Fire Code Sections 403.3 is deleted.

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California Fire Code Section 403.5 through 403.9.2.1 are deleted.

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California Fire Code Sections 403.9.2.1.2 through 403.10.5 are deleted.