Turlock Municipal Code Art. 2 Amendments To The California

§ 4-3-201. Authority of fire personnel to exercise powers of police officers.¶

(a) Section 103.3 of the CFC is hereby adopted in reference and added to read as follows:

The Fire Chief, Division Chiefs, Fire Marshal, and members of the Fire Department conducting Prevention Bureau and/or Fire Investigation unit duties shall have the powers of a Police Officer in performing their duties under this Code.

(b) Section 103.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

The Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, or designee in charge shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-202. Permit required for certain operations.¶

Section 105.5.18(3) of the CFC is amended as follows:

To store, handle or use Class II, Class III-A and Class III-B liquids in excess of twenty-five (25) gallons in a building or in excess of fifty-five (55) gallons outside a building.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; 1295-CS, Amended, 11/10/2022; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-203. Approved automatic fire sprinklers.¶

Section 903.7 of the CFC is amended by adding the following sections:

1.	An approved automatic fire sprinkler system is required in all new buildings and structures constructed on or after the effective date of this ordinance, notwithstanding the use and occupancy thereof, when any fire area, as defined in the California Fire Code exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.	An approved automatic fire sprinkler system is required in all new buildings and structures constructed on or after the effective date of this ordinance, notwithstanding the use and occupancy thereof, when any fire area, as defined in the California Fire Code exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
	a.	Fire area calculations shall include all floors, mezzanine, basements and any attached projections greater than four (4) feet.
	b.	Structures which are within six (6') feet of each other as measured from the outside walls, or any projection therefrom, or are attached by a breezeway or a covered walkway, the measured floor area of each shall be aggregated.
	c.	Buildings three (3) stories or more, irrespective of height; including basements, cellars and or mezzanines.
	d.	Any Group A occupancy as defined in the California Building Code or modified for Group A use.
	e.	CFC 901.4.4 may not be exercised to add fire walls to avoid the installation of fire sprinklers in new buildings or to existing buildings during remodel/addition.
2.	Condominium/apartment buildings up to 4 stories may be approved with NFPA 13R fire sprinkler systems with full attic protection. Attic protection shall consist of quick-response sprinklers spaced throughout the attic in accordance with NFPA 13. Attic hydraulic calculations shall be based on flowing a minimum four sprinklers. Piping in the attic shall be listed steel piping. Listed CPVC piping may be utilized under attic insulation with special application sprinklers installed in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer's guidelines.	Condominium/apartment buildings up to 4 stories may be approved with NFPA 13R fire sprinkler systems with full attic protection. Attic protection shall consist of quick-response sprinklers spaced throughout the attic in accordance with NFPA 13. Attic hydraulic calculations shall be based on flowing a minimum four sprinklers. Piping in the attic shall be listed steel piping. Listed CPVC piping may be utilized under attic insulation with special application sprinklers installed in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer's guidelines.
3.	The sprinklers are to have interior warning devices approved by the Fire Chief.	The sprinklers are to have interior warning devices approved by the Fire Chief.
4.	Existing buildings and structures shall have approved automatic fire sprinklers installed when any of the following exist:	Existing buildings and structures shall have approved automatic fire sprinklers installed when any of the following exist:
	a.	When doing a remodel or addition the value of additions, alterations or repairs that exceed fifty (50) percent of the current county assessed valuation for improvements only in the existing building or structure that exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
	b.	The remodel or addition cause the building to exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet as outlined in this code above.
5.	Nothing in this subsection is intended to provide a lesser degree of protection than that required in the presently adopted version of the California Building Code or provide for a waiver of its provisions unless such provision of this subsection provides for sprinkler protection in an area or areas not required in the building.	Nothing in this subsection is intended to provide a lesser degree of protection than that required in the presently adopted version of the California Building Code or provide for a waiver of its provisions unless such provision of this subsection provides for sprinkler protection in an area or areas not required in the building.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1139-CS, Amended, 05/11/2010; 1149-CS, Amended, 03/24/2011; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; 1295-CS, Amended, 11/10/2022; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-204. Fire Department access.¶

(a) Appendix D Section D101.1 is amended by adding:

Appendix D shall only be enforced on private roadways, property and streets not public roadways.

(b) Appendix D Section D103.5(1) of the CFC is amended by adding:

Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate width shall not be less than 15 feet.

Electric gates shall be operable by means of a Knox key switch accessible by both police and fire. Electric gates at housing complexes, gated communities or rental storage facilities shall also be dual equipped with Opticom strobe light system or as required by the Fire Chief. All Gate shall automatically open upon power failure.

(d) Appendix D Section D103.5(6) of the CFC is amended by adding:

Manual opening access gates may not be locked with a chain and padlock unless a Knox padlock is installed in the chain and dual keyed access for the Police Department shall be required.

(e) Section 504.1 of the CFC is amended by adding:

The clear walkway shall include the minimum following: 32-inch gate in fences and a 36-inch clear path. The clear path may be grass, soil or solid surface.

(f) Section 505.1 of the CFC is amended by adding:

Residential numbers shall be illuminated from dusk to dawn.

(g) Section 505.1 of the CFC is amended by adding 501.1:

New commercial buildings, commercial buildings undergoing occupancy change and commercial buildings undergoing renovation shall have a minimum of 6 inch Arabic numerals or alphabet letters indicating the building's street address. The numerals and letters are to have a 3/4 inch stroke and contrast with their background. The address shall be internally or externally illuminated from dusk until dawn. The address shall face the street or road fronting the property. Buildings which set back from the road or street over 100 feet may be required to have larger numerals/letters as required by the Fire Chief. Rear addresses may be required due to property configuration.

(h) Section 507.5.1.2 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Spacing. Fire hydrants shall be spaced nominally every 500 linear feet in residential areas and 300 linear feet in commercial or industrial areas and shall comply with city building standards. Divided streets shall have hydrants on both sides of the street and shall, where applicable, be installed in alternative or staggered positions so that hydrants will not be directly opposite from each other.

(i) Section 912.4.1 of the CFC is amended by adding:

Locking Knox fire department connection caps will be required on all new installations. Knox caps will be required on existing fire department connections when required by the Fire Chief.

(j) Section 912.8 of the 2025 California Fire Code is amended by adding:

A fire hydrant shall be located within 75' of all required fire department connections (FDC). Fire department connections and hydrants shall be installed to prevent the FDC from pressurizing any hydrants.

(k) Section 507.5 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with section 507.5.1 through 507.5.6 and Appendix C or by an approved method. Fire hydrants shall be located on the supply side of the fire suppression system check valve and accessible from the apparatus roads in compliance with Section 503.1 and Appendix D. Fire hydrants shall not be on the fire pump supply system unless supplied municipal pressures are not adequate for fire flow requirements. The fire code official may require a looped underground fire service for large projects when deemed necessary.

(l) Section 506. 3 of the CFC is amended by adding:

All commercial projects (new, remodel, addition and change of occupancy, or occupancy inspection) in the City may be required to provide a Knox Box (key box). A Knox Box capable of containing Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) sheets and Hazardous Materials plans will be required at commercial sites with significant amounts of hazardous materials. The Fire Chief may require additional Knox Boxes and padlocks to large buildings or projects.

(m) Section 503.2.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding:

All weather shall be concrete or asphalt only.

(n) Section 507.5.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Where required. When a portion of the facility or building here after constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 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 mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3, the distance requirement shall be not more than 500 feet.

(o) Section 507.5.1.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Hydrants for Standpipe systems. Buildings equipped with a standpipe system installed in accordance with section 903 shall have a fire hydrant within 75 feet of the fire department connection.
Exception: DELETED

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1149-CS, Amended, 03/24/2011; 1159-CS, Amended, 10/11/2011; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-205. Agricultural fire/pit barbecues/bonfires.¶

Sections 307.1 through 307.5 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding and deleting the following:

307.1 No person shall kindle, conduct, or maintain any burning of grass, weeds, agricultural trimmings, or other combustibles or authorize any such fire to be kindled, conducted, or maintained without a permit as required by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District and compliance with all safeguards pursuant thereto. Any such permitted burning shall be restricted to agricultural purposes and confined to areas in the city limits in which agricultural uses are lawful or as regulated or prohibited by other municipal codes.
307.4.1 Deleted
307.4.2 shall be prohibited except for religious ceremonies and shall comply with other regulation or prohibitions of other city municipal codes or uses. Permit required.
307.4.3 shall comply with other regulation or prohibitions of other city municipal codes or uses.
307.5 Open burning or use of portable outdoor fire places as used at one and two-family dwellings shall be constantly attended until the fire extinguished. Not fewer than one portable fire extinguisher complying with section 906 with a 4A minimum rating and a water hose, water truck or medium of dirt/sand shall be immediately available.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1149-CS, Amended, 03/24/2011; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-206. Electronic disconnects/solar photovoltaic systems.¶

(a) Section 603.4.1 of the CFC is amended by adding:

The main electrical service to any commercial building must be accessible for emergency shut-off from the outside of the building. This may be accomplished by providing a (one) main disconnect or a shunt trip device. If a generator system activates automatically when the shunt trip or main disconnect is shut down, a control to stop the generator must be located with the main disconnect or shunt trip. Photovoltaic (PV) power disconnects shall be located with the main electrical disconnect. Shunt trips or main disconnects, PV and generator controls shall be identified by signs approved by the Fire Chief. All disconnects shall not be separated by obstruction or fences. Exception: Electrical control room with a marked door that is accessible from the outside of the building.

(b) Section 1205.2.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is amended by adding:

Residential solar photovoltaic systems shall have minimal exposed electrical conduit on roof top. Conduit may not be running over a roof ridge or ridges, unless approved by the Fire Chief.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1149-CS, Amended, 03/24/2011; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; 1295-CS, Amended, 11/10/2022; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-207. Use of incinerators.¶

Section 605.7 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Incinerators. The use of incinerators is prohibited inside the city. EXCEPTION: Incinerators used by state licensed facilities for the cremation of human or pet remains.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; 1295-CS, Amended, 11/10/2022; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-208. False alarms.¶

Section 907.1.6 of the CFC is hereby added to read as follows:

It shall be unlawful for a person to give, signal or transmit a false fire alarm. The City Council may adopt by resolution reasonable fees to recover the costs associated with responses to buildings or similar structures that have excessive false fire alarms. Excessive false alarms shall be defined as more than three (3) false alarms in twelve (12) consecutive months.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-209. Hotworks.¶

Section 3504.2.6 of the CFC is amended to read as follows:

Not less than one portable fire extinguisher complying with section 906 and with a minimum 2-A:20BC rating shall be provided with ready access within 30 feet of the location where the hot works is being performed and without climbing stairs.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-210. Portable unvented heating appliances.¶

Section 4103.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Portable unvented fuel-fired heating equipment which produces carbon monoxide (CO) shall be prohibited in any occupancy or building
Exception:
Buildings or structures under construction as outlined in chapter 33 of the 2025 California Fire Code.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; 1295-CS, Amended, 11/10/2022; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-211. Explosive materials prohibited and limited acts.¶

(a) Section 5604.1.1 of the CFC shall be added to read:

Limits established by law. The storage of explosives and blasting agents is restricted to those areas of the city zoned as Heavy Industrial (M-2). Exception: Temporary storage for use in connection with approved blasting operations conducted in accordance with all applicable provisions of Chapter 56.

(b) Section 5605.1 of the CFC shall be amended to read:

Manufacturing. Explosive materials and fireworks shall not be manufactured within the city limits of Turlock.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-212. Operating heating, lighting, and cooking appliances.¶

(a) Section 5705.3.3 of the CFC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Heating, lighting or cooking appliances which utilize Class I liquids shall not be operated within a building or structure within the city limits of Turlock.

(b) Section 5706.5.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Tank Vehicles delivering to or receiving from flammable and combustible liquid tanks shall stand entirely on private property. Dispensing into any Tank Truck cargo tank with service station dispensing facilities is prohibited.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-213. Operation of tank vehicles.¶

Section 5706.5 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby adopted by reference, in addition to the following:

Bulk Transfer and Process Transfer Operations. Bulk transfer and process transfer operations shall be in approved locations. Tank cars shall be unloaded only on private sidings or railroad siding facilities equipped for transferring flammable or combustible liquids. Tank vehicle and tank car transfer facilities shall be separated from buildings, aboveground tanks, combustible materials, property lines, streets, alleys or public ways by a distance of twenty-five (25) feet (7620 mm) for Class I liquids and fifteen (15) feet (4572 mm) for Class II and III liquids measured from the nearest position of any loading or unloading valve.
Tank vehicles and tank cars shall be unloaded as soon as possible after arrival at point of delivery and shall not be used as storage tanks. Unless otherwise approved, a tank car shall not be allowed to remain on a siding at the point of delivery for more than twenty-four (24) hours while connected for transfer operations.

Bulk Transfer and Process Transfer Operations. Bulk transfer and process transfer operations shall be in approved locations. Tank cars shall be unloaded only on private sidings or railroad siding facilities equipped for transferring flammable or combustible liquids. Tank vehicle and tank car transfer facilities shall be separated from buildings, aboveground tanks, combustible materials, property lines, streets, alleys or public ways by a distance of twenty-five (25) feet (7620 mm) for Class I liquids and fifteen (15) feet (4572 mm) for Class II and III liquids measured from the nearest position of any loading or unloading valve.

Tank vehicles and tank cars shall be unloaded as soon as possible after arrival at point of delivery and shall not be used as storage tanks. Unless otherwise approved, a tank car shall not be allowed to remain on a siding at the point of delivery for more than twenty-four (24) hours while connected for transfer operations.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-214. Deposits of hazardous materials: Cleanup, abatement, or mitigation required:…¶

(a) Section 5003.3.1.4 of the CFC is amended to read as follows:

Responsibility of cleanup. The person, firm or corporation responsible for an unauthorized discharge shall institute and complete all actions necessary to remedy the effects of such unauthorized discharge, whether sudden or gradual, at no costs to the jurisdiction. When deemed necessary by the Fire Chief, cleanup may be initiated by the Fire Department or by an authorized individual or firm. Costs associated with such cleanup shall be borne by the owner, operator or other person responsible for the unauthorized discharge. The remedy provided by this section shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
For purposes of this section, costs incurred by the City of Turlock shall include, but shall not be necessarily limited to the following: actual labor costs of City employees at their fully burdened hourly rate, cost of equipment operation, cost of materials obtained directly by the City, and cost of any contract labor and materials.

Responsibility of cleanup. The person, firm or corporation responsible for an unauthorized discharge shall institute and complete all actions necessary to remedy the effects of such unauthorized discharge, whether sudden or gradual, at no costs to the jurisdiction. When deemed necessary by the Fire Chief, cleanup may be initiated by the Fire Department or by an authorized individual or firm. Costs associated with such cleanup shall be borne by the owner, operator or other person responsible for the unauthorized discharge. The remedy provided by this section shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law.

For purposes of this section, costs incurred by the City of Turlock shall include, but shall not be necessarily limited to the following: actual labor costs of City employees at their fully burdened hourly rate, cost of equipment operation, cost of materials obtained directly by the City, and cost of any contract labor and materials.

(b) Section 5001.2 of the CFC, the definition of "Hazardous Materials," is hereby amended to read as follows:

Definition: Hazardous materials are those chemicals or substances which are physical hazards or health hazards as defined and classified in Chapter 50, or as defined in the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95, commencing with Section 25500 , whether the materials are in useable or waste condition.
NFPA 704 placards may be required on all commercial buildings/structures with hazardous materials as required by the Fire Chief.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-215. Location of containers.¶

(a) Section 6103.1.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows: Prohibited. LP-gas installations pertinent to systems are not permitted in any residential (R) zones regardless of water capacity.

(b) Section 6104.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed 2,000 gallon water capacity.
The storage of liquefied petroleum gases is restricted to those areas of the City zoned Commercial-Industrial zone; M-1 and M-2 Industrial zones and in addition thereto to properties used as Automotive Service Stations located in the areas of the City zoned for commercial use.
Whenever the Fire Chief, in his discretion, determines the storage of liquefied petroleum gases is necessary in other areas, the aggregate capacity of any such installation shall not exceed 2,000 gallon water capacity, except that in particular installations this capacity limit may be altered at the discretion of the Fire Chief, after consideration of special features such as topographical condition, nature of occupancy and proximity of buildings, capacity of proposed tanks, degree of private fire protection to be provided and facilities of the local Fire Department. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall conform to the provisions of the local zoning ordinance.

Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed 2,000 gallon water capacity.

The storage of liquefied petroleum gases is restricted to those areas of the City zoned Commercial-Industrial zone; M-1 and M-2 Industrial zones and in addition thereto to properties used as Automotive Service Stations located in the areas of the City zoned for commercial use.

Whenever the Fire Chief, in his discretion, determines the storage of liquefied petroleum gases is necessary in other areas, the aggregate capacity of any such installation shall not exceed 2,000 gallon water capacity, except that in particular installations this capacity limit may be altered at the discretion of the Fire Chief, after consideration of special features such as topographical condition, nature of occupancy and proximity of buildings, capacity of proposed tanks, degree of private fire protection to be provided and facilities of the local Fire Department. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall conform to the provisions of the local zoning ordinance.

Location. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law (table 5504.3.1.1). All R-1, R-2 and R-3 zoning designations as identified in the municipal code.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-216. Outside storage and use of liquefied petroleum gas.¶

Section 6101.2 of the CFC is hereby amended to read as follows:

Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6.
Exceptions:
(1) Containers not exceeding five (5) gallon water capacity, used for residential "barbecue" cooking, when used and stored outside of buildings.
(2) Approved containers not exceeding 16.4 ounces when displayed for sale in mercantile occupancies.
(3) Factory-installed containers for recreational vehicles not exceeding ten-gallon water capacity.
(4) Factory-installed tanks that are permanently attached to recreational vehicles.
Distributors shall not fill an LP-gas container for which a permit is required unless the Fire Code Official has issued a permit for the installation for the location.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-217. Prohibited use of liquefied petroleum gas.¶

Section 6105 of the CFC is hereby amended by adding thereto Subsections 6105.3, 6105.4, 6105.5, 6105.6, 6105.7 to read as follows:

6105.3 The use of stoves and other similar fuel burning appliances using liquefied petroleum gas for cooking, lighting or heating is prohibited in the City except as permitted in subsection (6) of this section.
6105.4 The storage or use of liquefied petroleum gas in any quantity shall be prohibited in areas of the City.
Exceptions:
1. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas may be permitted by the Fire Chief on residential property, when said property has been recently annexed to the City, and does not have natural gas service existing on a boundary line of the property.
2. Liquefied petroleum gas may be used for cooking purposes only at certain "Mobile" Carnival installation subject to the approval of the Fire Chief and by permit.
3. Approved containers of liquefied petroleum gas may be stored and used in School Laboratories and used for Educational purposes subject to approval of the Fire Chief.
4. Permission may be granted by the Fire Chief for the use of liquefied petroleum gas by Artisans in the pursuit of their trade.
5. Approved containers of liquefied petroleum gas may be displayed for sale and storage in approved locations at certain Mercantile occupancies. The content weight of said containers shall not exceed 16.4 ounces.
6. Liquefied petroleum gas may be used for residential barbecue cooking. Containers shall not exceed five (5) gallon water capacity, and shall be stored outside of buildings. Two 5 gallon containers per single family residence.
7. Liquefied petroleum gas may be used to provide heat and light for camp trailers in "overnight" trailer parks within the City subject to compliance with applicable provisions of the California State Health and Safety Code .
8. Occupancies licensed by a State Agency requiring an alternate fuel supply for Emergency Standby Generators.
9. For use with certain mobile vending equipment.
10. LPG may be approved in businesses for approved floor cleaning machines and forklifts. Storage of extra cylinders to be approved by the Fire Chief.
6105.5 The storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall be prohibited in Hotels, Motels, and Apartment Houses and in buildings or on property or streets adjacent to property used for the following purposes: hotels, motels, apartments, condominiums, schools, churches, public assemblies, hospitals, carnivals, circuses, public parks, and other similar uses involving gatherings of more than fifty (50) people.
6105.6 Liquefied petroleum gas shall not be used for cooking, lighting or heating in any building that has Natural Gas Service along any boundary of the building property line, except with the special permit of the Fire Chief. This includes use of outdoor LPG heaters on same properties.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020)

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§ 4-3-218. Special enclosures, i.e., ConVaults.¶

(a) Section 5704.2.9.5 of the CFC is amended by adding the following:

The storage of Class I, II, and III A/B flammable and combustible liquids in aboveground tanks inside of buildings shall be in an approved double walled/protected tank. The tank shall be approved by the Fire Chief and installed per the CFC/NFPA.

(b) Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the CFC is amended by adding the following:

The storage of Class I, II and III A/B flammable and combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside a building is prohibited. Exception: Protected/double walled aboveground tanks shall be approved by the Fire Chief. Aboveground tanks shall be installed per the CFC/NFPA.

Guard posts or other approved means shall be provided to protect storage tanks and connected piping, valves and fittings; dispensing areas; and use areas subject to vehicular damage. When guard posts are installed, the posts shall be:
1. Constructed of steel not less than six inches in diameter and concrete-filled;
2. Spaced not more than three feet between posts on center;
3. Set not less than three feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than a fifteen-inch diameter;
4. Set with the top of the posts not less than three feet above ground; and
5. Located not less than five feet from the protected object.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-219. Standpipe requirements.¶

Section 905.3.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

Occupancies three or more stories in height shall be provided with a Class 1 standpipe system approved by the Fire Chief. (Except Group R-3 and R-3.1)
Garden type apartment complexes may be required to install Class 1 standpipe systems approved by the Fire Chief.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-220. Alarm certifications.¶

(a) Section 907.1.6 of the CFC is hereby added to read:

Certification. A certificate from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) shall be required on all commercial fire alarm/monitoring systems installed after January 1, 2003. UL certification shall be provided for all previously existing commercial fire alarm systems no later than January 1, 2005. UL certification is required to be maintained for commercial fire alarm/monitoring systems throughout the life of the alarmed/monitored building.
The UL certified system is to be monitored by a UL Central Station with all required services.
Exception. Supervisory service is not required for:
Automatic sprinkler systems in one and two-family dwellings.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-221. Spray booths.¶

Section 2402 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding:

2402.2 Spray booth is a listed mechanically ventilated appliance of varying dimensions and construction provided to enclose or accommodate a spraying operation and to confine and limit the escape of spray vapor and residue and to exhaust it safely.

Section 2401.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding:

6. Flammable spraying, combustible spraying, bedliner spraying and powder coating operations shall be conducted in a listed spray booth. Existing operations to be upgraded at change of occupancy.

(1104-CS, Rep&ReEn, 12/13/2007; 1200-CS, Amended, 9/23/2014; 1252-CS, Amended, 02/21/2019; 1273-CS, Amended, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-222. Powered industrial trucks and equipment.¶

Section 309 of the CFC is amended by adding Section 309.5.1 to read:

Forklifts. All LPG or natural gas driven equipment which operate inside shall have a minimum 1A:10BC fire extinguisher mounted to the equipment and shall comply with Section 906.

(1273-CS, Added, 02/13/2020; Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-223. Combustible waste.¶

Section 304.1.3 of the 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:

Vegetation abatement shall comply with the city municipal codes. The city may recover from the property owner those costs associated with the suppression costs incurred in fighting a fire and for providing rescue or emergency medical services should a fire occur on said property after the owner has been notified to abate such public nuisance and has failed to do so.

(Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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§ 4-3-224. Pallet storage yards.¶

Section 1106.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding to read as follows:

Pallet Storage, Manufacturing and/or Recycling Facilities shall be maintained in accordance with Section 2810 of the California Fire Code.

(Ord. 1336-CS, 11/27/2025)

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