Earlier editions: 2026-09
Westlake Village Municipal Code Ch. 3.1 Fire Prevention
Westlake Village Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Westlake Village
Cite as: Westlake Village Municipal Code Chapter 3.1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 232-14, § 1, adopted July 9, 2014, amended Ch. 3.1 to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 3.1, §§ 3.1.005—3.1.030, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 230-13, § 7, adopted Dec. 11, 2013.
3.1.005. - Adoption of Fire Code.¶
Except as hereinafter provided in this Chapter, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on March 2, 2023, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) including errata and supplements, and the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, including Chapters 1 through 7, Chapters 9 through 10, Chapter 12, Chapters 20 through 37, Chapters 39-40, Chapters 50 through 51, Chapters 53 through 56, Chapters 59 through 67, and Chapter 80, and, as amended to include Chapters 81-83 and Appendices O, PP, QQ, and RR by the County of Los Angeles, are hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the City of Westlake Village.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code contained in the Westlake Village Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, along with a copy of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, and the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Westlake Village and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
(Ord. No. 232-14, § 1, 7-9-2014; Ord. No. 249-17, § 8, 4-26-2017; Ord. No. 275-19, § 8, 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 281-20, § 1, 6-24-2020; Ord. No. 298-22, § 8, 12-14-2022; Ord. No. 301-23, § 1, 2-22-2023)
3.1.010. - Violations.¶
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 otherwise declared to be an infraction by Section 3.1.030 of this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 232-14, § 1, 7-9-2014; Ord. No. 249-17, § 8, 4-26-2017; Ord. No. 275-19, § 8, 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 281-20, § 1, 6-24-2020; Ord. No. 298-22, § 8, 12-14-2022; Ord. No. 301-23, § 1, 2-22-2023)
3.1.020. - Responsibility.¶
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 expenses in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.
(Ord. No. 232-14, § 1, 7-9-2014; Ord. No. 249-17, § 8, 4-26-2017; Ord. No. 275-19, § 8, 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 281-20, § 1, 6-24-2020; Ord. No. 298-22, § 8, 12-14-2022; Ord. No. 301-23, § 1, 2-22-2023)
3.1.030. - List of Infractions.¶
In accordance with Section 3.1.010 of this Chapter, the violation of the following Sections or subsections of the Fire Code shall be infractions:
| SECTION | OFFENSE |
|---|---|
| 303.1-303.9 | Asphalt kettles |
| 304.1.1 | Waste material |
| 304.1.2 | Vegetation |
| 304.2 | Combustible waste rubbish - storage |
| 305.2 | Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources |
| 310.4 | Removal "No smoking" sign |
| 315.3.2 | Stairway - storage under |
| 503.4 | Obstructing access roadway |
| 505.1 | Address identification |
| 507.5.4-507.5.5 | Obstruction of fire hydrants |
| 507.5.6 | Physical protection - fire hydrants |
| 507.5.7 | Firefighting water source markers |
| 507.5.8 | Identification - private fire hydrant |
| 507.5.9 | Private fire hydrant caps or plugs |
| 603.6 | Electrical extension cords |
| 901.6.4.1 | Signage - aboveground water-control valves |
| 901.6.4.2 | Locks - above ground water control valves |
| 901.6.4.3 | Painting identification - aboveground water-control valves |
| 901.7 | Failure to notify Fire Department |
| 906.1-906.10 | Fire extinguishers |
| 912.5 and 912.8 | Identification - fire department connection |
| 912.9 | Breakable caps or plugs - fire department connection |
| 1009.9 | Exit doors identification |
| 1010.2.2 | Door-operating devices |
| 2003.2 | "No Smoking" signs within aircraft hangers |
| 2108.4 | Fire extinguisher - dry cleaning plant |
| 2108.5 | No smoking signs - dry cleaning plant |
| 2311.2.2 | Waste oil storage |
| 2403.2.7 | Welding warning signs |
| 2403.4 | Operations and maintenance |
| 2403.4.3 | Metal waste cans for rags and waste |
| 2404.7.8.5 | Filter disposal |
| 2405.3.4 | Dip tank covers |
| 2405.4.2 | Portable fire protection equipment |
| 2406.5 | Maintenance - powder coating |
| 2407.5.1 | Maintenance - electrostatic apparatus |
| 2407.5.2 | Signs - "Danger" |
| 2408.5 | Sources of ignition (organic peroxides) |
| 2505.1 | Housekeeping - fruit ripening room |
| 2803.3.1 | Lumber yards - housekeeping |
| 2803.3.3 | Combustible waste |
| 3103.12.6.1 | Exit sign illumination |
| 3107.18 | Vegetation removal |
| 3603.2 | Open flame device - boat or marina |
| 3603.4 | Rubbish containers - marina |
| 3604.4 | Portable fire extinguishers - marinas |
| 4811.9 | Fire Department access - motion picture production locations |
| 4811.12 | Blocked or obstructed fire hydrants and appliances |
| 5003.5 | Hazardous materials signage |
| 5003.7.1 | No smoking signs - hazardous materials |
| 5004.11 | Combustible materials clearance - hazardous materials storage |
| 5005.3.8 | Combustible materials clearance - hazardous materials use |
| 5303.4 | Markings - compressed gases |
| 5303.5 | Security - compressed gases |
| 5701.6 | Maintenance and operating practices - flammable and combustible liquids |
| 5704.2.3.1 | "No smoking" sign |
| 5704.3.3.4 | Empty containers |
| 6107.2 | "No smoking" signs - LPG container |
| 6107.3 | Combustible material clearance LPG container |
| 8104 | Auto wrecking yards - fire apparatus access |
(Ord. No. 232-14, § 1, 7-9-2014; Ord. No. 249-17, § 8, 4-26-2017; Ord. No. 275-19, § 8, 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 281-20, § 1, 6-24-2020; Ord. No. 298-22, § 8, 12-14-2022; Ord. No. 301-23, § 1, 2-22-2023)
3.1.040. - Amendments to Fire Code.¶
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.1.005:
A. Section 503.4 of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads, excluding public streets, shall not be obstructed in any manner, including by the parking of vehicles or the use of calming devices, including, but not limited to, speed bumps and speed humps, unless approved by the fire code official. The minimum widths and clearances established in Sections 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 shall be maintained at all times. Fire apparatus access roads that are public streets shall not be obstructed in any manner unless approved by the legislative body.
B. Section 503.4.1 of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby deleted.
(Ord. No. 301-23, § 1, 2-22-2023)
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