CCR Title 14 (Div. 1.5) cross-references, SRA regulations, and Title 14 definitions

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• CWUIC § 1.5 High relevance — show source text

  _ (d) Nothing in this section abrogates CAL FIRE's authority to inspect and enforce state forest and fire laws in the SRA even when the inspection duties have been delegated pursuant to this section. (e) Reports of violations within the SRA shall be provided to the CAL FIRE Unit headquarters that administers SRA fire protection in the Local Jurisdiction.

  (f) When inspections are conducted, they shall occur prior to: the issuance of the use permit or certificate of Occupancy; the recor- dation of the parcel map or final map; the filing of a notice of completion; or the final inspection of any project or Building permit.

  [California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, §1270.07] Exceptions to Standards. (a) Upon request by the applicant, an Exception to standards within this Subchapter may be allowed by the Inspection entity in accordance with 14 CCR § 1270.06 (Inspections) where the Exceptions provide the Same Practical Effect as these regulations towards providing Defensible Space. Exceptions granted by the Local Jurisdiction listed in 14 CCR § 1270.06, shall be made on a case-by-case basis only. Exceptions granted by the Local Jurisdiction listed in 14 CCR § 1270.06 shall be forwarded to the appro- priate CAL FIRE unit headquarters that administers SRA fire protection in that Local Jurisdiction, or the county in which the Local Jurisdiction is located and shall be retained on file at the Unit Office.

  (b) Requests for an Exception shall be made in writing to the Local Jurisdiction listed in 14 CCR § 1270.06 by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative.

  At a minimum, the request shall state the specific section(s) for which an Exception is requested; material facts supporting the contention of the applicant; the details of the Exception proposed; and a map showing the proposed location and siting of the Exception. Local Jurisdictions listed in § 1270.06 (Inspections) may establish additional procedures or requirements for Exception requests. (c) Where an Exception is not granted by the inspection entity, the applicant may appeal such denial to the Local Jurisdiction. The Local Jurisdiction may establish or utilize an appeal process consistent with existing local building or planning department appeal processes. (d) Before the Local Jurisdiction makes a determination on an appeal, the inspector shall be consulted and shall provide to that Local Jurisdiction documentation outlining the effects of the requested Exception on Wildfire protection. (e) If an appeal is granted, the Local Jurisdiction shall make findings that the decision meets the intent of providing Defensible Space consistent with these regulations. Such findings shall include a statement of reasons for the decision. A written copy of these findings shall be provided to the CAL FIRE Unit headquarters that administers SRA fire protection in that Local Jurisdiction.

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  ADMINISTRATION

  [California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, §1270.08] Distance Measurements.

  All specified or referenced distances are measured along the ground unless otherwise stated.

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  APPENDIX H—REFERENCED CALIFORNIA DOCUMENTS

  2025 CWUIC—continued	Col2	Adopted Yes/No	IWUIC Section	CBC Section	CFC Section	Title 14, Division 1.5 Section	Title 19, Division 1 Section	Gov Code Section	PRC Section	HSC Section
  Section	Title	Title	Title	Title	Title	Title	Title	Title	Title	Title
  Chapter 2	Definitions	Definitions	Definitions	Definitions	Definitions	Definitions	Definitions	Definitions	Definitions	Definitions
  	Multilayered glazed panels	Y
  	Noncombustible roof covering	Y
  	Outbuilding (T14)	Y				1299.02(c)
  	Peer review	Y
  	Rafter tail	Y		702A
  	Registered design professional	Y
  	Residential unit (T14)	Y				1270.01(w)
  	Ridgeline (topography) (T14)	Y				1270.01(x)
  	Road (T14)	Y				1270.01(y)
  	Roof assembly	Y
  	Roof covering	Y
  	Roof covering system	Y
  	Roof deck	Y
  	Roof eave	Y		702A
  	Roof eave soffit	Y		702A
  	Slope	Y
  	State Responsibility Area (SRA)	Y		702A	4902.1
  	Strategic ridgeline (T14)	Y				1270.01(dd)
  	Structure	Y	202			1270.01(ee)
  	Subdivision	Y
  	Tree crown	Y
  	Undeveloped ridgeline (T14)	Y				1270.01(ii)
  	Unenclosed acces- sory structure	Y
  	Vertical curve (T14)	Y				1270.01(k)
  	Wildfire	Y		702A	4902.1
  	Wildfire exposure	Y		702A	4902.1
  	Wildland	Y
  	Wildland-urban inter- face area	Y		702A	4902.1
  Chapter 3	Wildland-urban interface areas	Wildland-urban interface areas	Wildland-urban interface areas	Wildland-urban interface areas	Wildland-urban interface areas	Wildland-urban interface areas	Wildland-urban interface areas	Wildland-urban interface areas	Wildland-urban interface areas	Wildland-urban interface areas
  301	General	Y
  301.1	Scope	Y								4201
  301.

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  FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

  609.2.6 Maintenance of fuel breaks. Where a local jurisdiction requires fuel breaks, maintenance mechanisms shall be established to ensure the fire behavior objectives and thresholds are maintained over time.

  The mechanisms required shall be binding upon the property for which the fuel break is established, shall ensure adequate main- tenance levels, and may include: written legal agreements; permanent fees, taxes, or assessments; assessments through a homeowners’ association; or other funding mechanisms. [CCR T14 §1276.03(g) and (h)]

  609.2.7 Greenbelts, greenways, open spaces and parks. Where a greenbelt, greenway, open space, park, landscaped or natural area or portion thereof is intended to serve as a fuel break, the space or relevant portion thereof shall conform with the requirements in California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 1276.03. [CCR T14 §1276.04]

  SECTION 610—FIRE SAFE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

  610.1 General. Pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section 4290, all residential, commercial and industrial building construction within state responsibility areas approved after January 1, 1991, and within lands classified and designated as an LRA Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 51177 of the Government Code after July 1, 2021, shall comply with the SRA Fire Safe Development Regulations as specified in Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2.

  610.2 Subdivision map findings. Pursuant to Government Code (GC), Section 66474.02, before approving a tentative map, or a parcel map for which a tentative map was not required, for an area located in an SRA or an LRA Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, as both are defined in GC Section 51177, a legislative body of a county, except as provided in GC Section 66474.02(c), shall make findings regarding compliance with the SRA Fire Safe Regulations and the availability of structural fire protection and suppression services. These findings and accompanying map shall be transmitted to the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection and comply with the requirements in Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 1, Article 1.

  SECTION 611—SUBDIVISION REVIEW SURVEY

  611.1 Subdivision identification. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 4290.5 and Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 1, Article 2, the Board, in consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, shall survey local governments to identify existing subdivi- sions, as defined in Article 2, located in an SRA area or an LRA Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone without a secondary egress route that is at significant fire risk.

  611.2 Fire safety recommendations. The Board, in consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the local government that identified the subdivision, shall develop recommendations to improve the subdivision’s fire safety. The Board shall provide the final recommendations to the local government that identified the subdivision and to the residents of the subdivision.

• CWUIC § 1270.07 High relevance — show source text

  Exceptions requested_ and approved in conformance with § 1270.07 (Exceptions to Standards) may be granted on a case-by-case basis. (d) Notwithstanding a local regulation that equals or exceeds the State Minimum Fire Safe Regulations, building construction shall comply with the State Minimum Fire Safe Regulations.

  [California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, §1270.06] Inspections.

  Inspections shall conform to the following requirements: (a) Inspections in the SRA shall be made by: (1) the Director, or (2) Local Jurisdictions that have assumed state fire protection responsibility on SRA lands, or (3) Local Jurisdictions where the inspection duties have been formally delegated by the Director to the Local Jurisdictions, pursuant to subsection (b). (b) The Director may delegate inspection authority to a Local Jurisdiction subject to all of the following criteria: (1) The Local Jurisdiction represents that they have appropriate resources to perform the delegated inspection authority. (2) The Local Jurisdiction acknowledges that CAL FIRE's authority under subsection (d) shall not be waived or restricted. (3) The Local Jurisdiction consents to the delegation of inspection authority. (4) The Director may revoke the delegation at any time. (5) The delegation of inspection authority, and any subsequent revocation of the delegation, shall be documented in writing and retained on file at the CAL FIRE Unit headquarters that administers SRA fire protection in the area. (c) Inspections in the VHFHSZ shall be made by the Local Jurisdiction. (d) Nothing in this section abrogates CAL FIRE's authority to inspect and enforce state forest and fire laws in the SRA even when the inspection duties have been delegated pursuant to this section. (e) Reports of violations within the SRA shall be provided to the CAL FIRE Unit headquarters that administers SRA fire protection in the Local Jurisdiction.

  (f) When inspections are conducted, they shall occur prior to: the issuance of the use permit or certificate of Occupancy; the recor- dation of the parcel map or final map; the filing of a notice of completion; or the final inspection of any project or Building permit.

  [California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, §1270.07] Exceptions to Standards. (a) Upon request by the applicant, an Exception to standards within this Subchapter may be allowed by the Inspection entity in accordance with 14 CCR § 1270.06 (Inspections) where the Exceptions provide the Same Practical Effect as these regulations towards providing Defensible Space. Exceptions granted by the Local Jurisdiction listed in 14 CCR § 1270.06, shall be made on a case-by-case basis only. Exceptions granted by the Local Jurisdiction listed in 14 CCR § 1270.06 shall be forwarded to the appro- priate CAL FIRE unit headquarters that administers SRA fire protection in that Local Jurisdiction, or the county in which the Local Jurisdiction is located and shall be retained on file at the Unit Office.

  (b) Requests for an Exception shall be made in writing to the Local Jurisdiction listed in 14 CCR § 1270.06 by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative.

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  ADMINISTRATION

  (cc) State Responsibility Area (SRA): As defined in Public Resources Code Sections 4126-4127; and the California Code of Regula- tions, title 14, division 1.5, chapter 7, article 1, Sections 1220-1220.5. (dd) Strategic Ridgeline: a Ridgeline identified pursuant to § 1276.02(a) that may support fire suppression activities or where the preservation of the Ridgeline as an Undeveloped Ridgeline would reduce fire risk and improve fire protection. (ee) Structure: That which is built or constructed or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.

  (ff) Traffic Lane: The portion of a Road or Driveway that provides a single line of vehicle travel. (gg) Turnaround: An area which allows for a safe opposite change of direction for Fire Apparatus at the end of a Road or Driveway. (hh) Turnout: A widening in a Road or Driveway to allow vehicles to pass. (ii) Undeveloped Ridgeline: A Ridgeline with no Buildings. (jj) Utility and Miscellaneous Group U: A Structure of an accessory character or a miscellaneous Structure not classified in any specific Occupancy permitted, constructed, equipped and maintained to conform to the requirements of Title 24, California Building Standards Code. (kk) Vertical Clearance: The minimum specified height of a bridge, overhead projection or vegetation clearance above the Road or Driveway. (ll) Vertical Curve: A curve at a high or low point of a Road that provides a gradual transition between two Road grades or slopes. (mm) Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ): As defined in Government Code Section 51177(i). (nn) Wildfire: Has the same meaning as “forest fire” in Public Resources Code Section 4103.

  [California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, §1270.02] Purpose. (a) Subchapter 2 has been prepared and adopted for the purpose of establishing state minimum Wildfire protection standards in conjunction with Building, construction and Development in the State Responsibility Area (SRA) and, after July 1, 2021, the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, as defined in Government Code § 51177(i) (VHFHSZ). (b) The future design and construction of Structures, subdivisions and Developments in the SRA and, after July 1, 2021, the VHFHSZ shall provide for basic emergency access and perimeter Wildfire protection measures as specified in the following articles. (c) These standards shall provide for emergency access; signing and Building numbering; private water supply reserves for emer- gency fire use; and vegetation modification, Fuel Breaks, Greenbelts, and measures to preserve Undeveloped Ridgelines. Subchapter 2 specifies the minimums for such measures.

  [California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, §1270.03] Scope. (a) Subchapter 2 shall apply to: (1) the perimeters and access to all residential, commercial and industrial Building construction within the SRA approved after January 1, 1991, and those approved after July 1, 2021, within the VHFHSZ, except as set forth below in subsection (b). (2) _the siting of newly installed commercial modular, manufactured homes,

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  (3) Not less than two drains shall be installed in roof areas of 10 000 square feet (929 m [2] ) or less, and not less than one additional drain shall be installed for each 10 000 square feet (929 m [2] ) of roof area exceeding 10 000 square feet (929 m [2] ). (4) Each roof drain shall have a precalibrated, fixed (nonadjustable), and proportional weir (notched) in a standing water collar inside the strainer. No mechanical devices or valves shall be permitted. (5) Pipe sizing shall be based on the pre-calibrated rate of flow (gpm) (L/s) of the pre-calibrated weir for the maximum allowable water depth, and Table 1103.1 and Table 1103.2.

  (6) The height of stones or other granular material above the waterproofed surface shall not be considered in water depth measurement, and the roof surface in the vicinity of the drain shall not be recessed to create a reservoir.

  (7) Roof design, where controlled-flow roof drainage is used, shall be such that the design roof live load is not less than 30 lb/ft [2] (146 kg/m [2] ) to provide a safety factor exceeding the 15 lb/ft [2] (73 kg/m [2] ) represented by the depth of water stored on the roof in accordance with Table 1105.1(1). (8) Scuppers shall be provided in parapet walls. The distance of scupper bottoms above the roof level at the drains shall not exceed the maximum distances specified in Table 1105.1(2).

  (9) Scupper openings shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) high and have a width equal to the circumference of

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  STORM DRAINAGE

  the roof drain required for the area served, sized in accordance with Table 1103.1.

  (10)Flashings shall extend above the top of the scuppers.

  (11)At a wall or parapet, 45 degree (0.79 rad) cants shall be installed.

  (12)Separate storm and sanitary drainage systems shall be provided within the building.

  (13)Calculations for the roof drainage system shall be submitted along with the plans to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval.

  TABLE 1105.1(1) CONTROLLED-FLOW MAXIMUM ROOF WATER DEPTH

  ROOF RISE* (inches)	MAXIMUM WATER DEPTH AT DRAIN (inches)
  Flat	3
  2	4
  4	5
  6	6

  For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm

  • Vertical measurement from the roof surface at the drain to the highest point of the roof surface served by the drain, ignoring a local depression immediately adjacent to the drain.

  TABLE 1105.1(2) DISTANCE OF SCUPPER BOTTOMS ABOVE ROOF

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  BUILDING PLANNING

  R301.1.3 Engineered design. Where a building of otherwise conventional construction contains structural elements exceeding the limits of Section R301 or otherwise not conforming to this code, these elements shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice. The extent of such design need only demonstrate compliance of nonconventional elements with other applicable provisions and shall be compatible with the performance of the conventional framed system. Engineered design in accordance with the California Building Code is permitted for buildings and structures, and parts thereof, included in the scope of this code.

  R301.1.3.1 California licensed architect or engineer. When any portion of any structure deviates from substantial compliance with conventional framing requirements for woodframe construction found in this code, the building official shall require the construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for that irregular or non- conforming portion of work. Notwithstanding other sections of law, the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Sections 5537 and 6737.1.

  R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures greater than two-stories. The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than two stories and basement in height. Notwithstanding other sections of law, the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Sections 5537 and 6737.1.

  R301.1.3.3 Structures other than woodframe. The building official shall require floor, wall or roof-ceiling structural elements in dwellings designed of cold-formed steel, concrete, masonry or structural insulated panels prescribed by this code to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer. Notwithstanding other sections of law, the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Sections 5537 and 6737.1.

  R301.1.4 Intermodal shipping containers. Intermodal shipping containers that are repurposed for use as buildings or structures shall be designed in accordance with the structural provisions in Section 3114 of the California Building Code .

  R301.2 Climatic and geographic design criteria. Buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of this code as limited by the provisions of this section. Additional criteria shall be established by the local jurisdiction and set forth in Table R301.2.

  TABLE R301.2—CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA	Col2	Col3	Col4	Col5	Col6	Col7	Col8	Col9	Col10	Col11	Col12	Col13
  GROUND SNOW LOADo	** WIND DESIGN**	** WIND DESIGN**	** WIND DESIGN**	** WIND DESIGN**	** SEISMIC** DESIGN CATEGORYf	** SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM**	** SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM**	** SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM**	** ICE BARRIER** UNDERLAYMEN T REQUIREDh	** FLOOD** HAZARDSg	**

• CWUIC § 1270.06 High relevance — show source text

  (b) Requests for an Exception shall be made in writing to the Local Jurisdiction listed in 14 CCR § 1270.06 by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative.

  At a minimum, the request shall state the specific section(s) for which an Exception is requested; material facts supporting the contention of the applicant; the details of the Exception proposed; and a map showing the proposed location and siting of the Exception. Local Jurisdictions listed in § 1270.06 (Inspections) may establish additional procedures or requirements for Exception requests. (c) Where an Exception is not granted by the inspection entity, the applicant may appeal such denial to the Local Jurisdiction. The Local Jurisdiction may establish or utilize an appeal process consistent with existing local building or planning department appeal processes. (d) Before the Local Jurisdiction makes a determination on an appeal, the inspector shall be consulted and shall provide to that Local Jurisdiction documentation outlining the effects of the requested Exception on Wildfire protection. (e) If an appeal is granted, the Local Jurisdiction shall make findings that the decision meets the intent of providing Defensible Space consistent with these regulations. Such findings shall include a statement of reasons for the decision. A written copy of these findings shall be provided to the CAL FIRE Unit headquarters that administers SRA fire protection in that Local Jurisdiction.

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  [California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, §1270.08] Distance Measurements.

  All specified or referenced distances are measured along the ground unless otherwise stated.

  1.12.2 Agency identification. The provisions of this code applicable to wildland-urban interface areas identified in Section 1.12 are identified in the body of the code by square brackets containing references to applicable Title 14 sections and in the Cross Reference Table located in Appendix H, Section H107.

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  DIVISION II

  SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION

  User notes:

  About this chapter: Chapter 1 establishes the limits of applicability of the code and describes how the code is to be applied and enforced. Chapter 1 is in two parts: Part 1–General Provisions (Sections 101–102) and Part 2—Administration and Enforcement (Sections 103–113). Section 101 identifies which buildings and structures come under its purview and references other California Codes as applicable.

  This code is intended to be adopted as a legally enforceable document and it cannot be effective without adequate provisions for its administration and enforcement. The provisions of Chapter 1 establish the authority and duties of the code official appointed by the authority having jurisdiction and also establish the rights and privileges of the design professional, contractor and property owner.

  Note: Sections adopted or amended by state agencies are specifically indicated by an agency banner or indicated in the Matrix Adoption Table.

  PART 1—GENERAL PROVISIONS

  SECTION 101—SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• CWUIC § 25.4 High relevance — show source text

  This table applies only to wood joist construction. It is not applicable to wood truss construction.|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
  a. This table applies only to wood joist construction. It is not applicable to wood truss construction.|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
  a. This table applies only to wood joist construction. It is not applicable to wood truss construction.|

  TABLE 722.6.2(5)—TIME ASSIGNED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION	Col2
  DESCRIPTION OF ADDITIONAL PROTECTION	FIRE RESISTANCE (minutes)
  Add to the fire-resistance rating of wood stud walls if the spaces between the studs are completely filled with glass fiber mineral wool batts weighing not less than 2 pounds per cubic foot (0.6 pound per square foot of wall surface), or cellulose insulation having a nominal density not less than 2.6 pounds per cubic foot.	15
  For SI: 1 pound/cubic foot = 16.0185 kg/m3.	For SI: 1 pound/cubic foot = 16.0185 kg/m3.

  722.6.2.1 Fire-resistance rating of wood frame assemblies. The fire-resistance rating of a wood frame assembly is equal to the sum of the time assigned to the membrane on the fire-exposed side, the time assigned to the framing members and the time assigned for additional contribution by other protective measures such as insulation. The membrane on the unexposed side shall not be included in determining the fire resistance of the assembly.

  722.6.2.2 Time assigned to membranes. Table 722.6.2(1) indicates the time assigned to membranes on the fire-exposed side.

  722.6.2.3 Exterior walls. For an exterior wall with a fire separation distance greater than 10 feet (3048 mm), the wall is assigned a rating dependent on the interior membrane and the framing as described in Table 722.6.2(1) and Table 722.6.2(2). The membrane on the outside of the nonfire-exposed side of exterior walls with a fire separation distance greater than 10 feet (3048 mm) shall consist of sheathing, sheathing paper and siding as described in Table 722.6.2(3).

  722.6.2.4 Floors and roofs. In the case of a floor or roof, the standard test provides only for testing for fire exposure from below. Except as noted in Section 703.2.3, floor or roof assemblies of wood framing shall have an upper membrane consisting of a subfloor and finished floor conforming to Table 722.6.2(4) or any other membrane that has a contribution to fire resistance of not less than 15 minutes in Table 722.6.2(1).

  722.6.2.5 Additional protection. Table 722.6.2(5) indicates the time increments to be added to the fire resistance where glass fiber, rockwool, slag mineral wool or cellulose insulation is incorporated in the assembly.

  722.6.2.6 Fastening. Fastening of wood frame assemblies and the fastening of membranes to the wood framing members shall be done in accordance with Chapter 23.

  722.7 Fire-resistance rating for mass timber. The required fire resistance of mass timber elements in Section 602.4 shall be determined in accordance with Section 703.2 or Section 703.3 . The fire-resistance rating of building elements shall be as required in Tables

• CWUIC § 609.2.3 High relevance — show source text

  609.2.3 Location of fuel breaks. Fuel breaks may be required at locations such as, but not limited to: (1) Directly adjacent to defensible space as defined by Title 14 CCR Section 1299.02 to reduce radiant and convective heat expo- sure and ember impacts, or support firefighting tactics. (2) Directly adjacent to roads to manage radiant and convective heat exposure and ember impacts, increase evacuation safety, or support firefighting tactics. (3) Directly adjacent to a hazardous land use to limit the spread of fire from such uses, reduce radiant and convective heat exposure, or support firefighting tactics. (4) Strategically located along ridgelines, in greenbelts, or in other locations to reduce radiant and convective heat exposure and ember impacts, or support community level firefighting tactics.

  [CCR T14 §1276.03(d)]

  609.2.4 Timing. Fuel breaks shall be completed prior to the commencement of any permitted construction. [CCR T14 §1276.03(e)]

  609.2.5 Construction. Fuel breaks shall be constructed using the most ecologically and site appropriate treatment option, such as, but not limited to, prescribed burning, manual treatment, mechanical treatment, prescribed herbivory, and targeted ground applica- tion of herbicides. [CCR T14 §1276.03(f)]

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  FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

  609.2.6 Maintenance of fuel breaks. Where a local jurisdiction requires fuel breaks, maintenance mechanisms shall be established to ensure the fire behavior objectives and thresholds are maintained over time.

  The mechanisms required shall be binding upon the property for which the fuel break is established, shall ensure adequate main- tenance levels, and may include: written legal agreements; permanent fees, taxes, or assessments; assessments through a homeowners’ association; or other funding mechanisms. [CCR T14 §1276.03(g) and (h)]

  609.2.7 Greenbelts, greenways, open spaces and parks. Where a greenbelt, greenway, open space, park, landscaped or natural area or portion thereof is intended to serve as a fuel break, the space or relevant portion thereof shall conform with the requirements in California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 1276.03. [CCR T14 §1276.04]

  SECTION 610—FIRE SAFE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

  610.1 General. Pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section 4290, all residential, commercial and industrial building construction within state responsibility areas approved after January 1, 1991, and within lands classified and designated as an LRA Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 51177 of the Government Code after July 1, 2021, shall comply with the SRA Fire Safe Development Regulations as specified in Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2.

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  MARINE OIL TERMINALS

  3110F.7 Vapor control systems. Vapor control systems shall conform to 33 CFR 154.2000 through 154.2181 [10.21] and API Standard 2610 [10.22]. The effects of seismic, wind, dead, live and other loads shall be considered in the analysis and design of individual tie- downs of components, such as of steel skirt, vessels, controls and detonation arresters.

  3110F.8 Spill prevention equipment and systems maintenance (N/E). Mechanical and electrical equipment critical to oil spill preven- tion and safety, such as, but not limited to: mooring line quick release and loading arm quick disconnect systems, shall be maintained and tested as per the manufacturer’s recommendations (N/E). The latest records shall be readily accessible to the Division (N/E).

  3110F.9 Pumps (N/E). Specification information for all MOT pumps providing oil and fire water service to wharf pipeline systems shall be retained. Information shall include, but not be limited to, pump make and model, motor make and model, flow rate, pressure rating and pump performance curves.

  Hydrocarbon pumps that serve the oil transfer operations at the berthing system must be maintained per API Standard 2610 [10.22]. Firewater pumps providing the wharf fire protection shall be maintained in accordance with Section 3108F.6.3.

  3110F.10 Mechanical and electrical equipment seismic assessment (N/E) . Mechanical and electrical equipment shall have a seismic assessment per Section 3104F.5. For strength evaluation of supports and attachments, see Section 3107F.7.

  3110F.11 References.

  [10.1] American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2015, ASME B31.3-2014 (ASME B31.3), “Process Piping,” New York.

  [10.2] Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 33, Section 154.510 – Loading Arms (33 CFR 154.510)

  [10.3] Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), 1999, “Design and Construction Specification for Marine Loading Arms,” 3rd ed., Witherby, London.

  [10.4] California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 2, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 5 – Marine Terminals Inspection and Monitoring (2 CCR 2300 et seq.)

  [10.5] American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2014, ASCE/COPRI 61-14 (ASCE/COPRI 61), “Seismic Design of Piers and Wharves”, Reston, VA.

  [10.6] American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013, ASME B40.100-2013 (ASME B40.100), “Pressure Gauges and Gauge Attachments,” New York.

  [10.7] National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), 2009, NFPA T3.6.7 R3-2009 (R2017) (NFPA T3.6.7 R3), “Fluid Power Systems and Products —Square Head Industrial Cylinders - Mounting Dimensions,” Milwaukee, WI.

  [10.8] California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, Part 3, California Electrical Code.

• CWUIC § 1.5 Medium relevance — show source text

  The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Division 1.5 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are not listed in the Matrix Adoption Tables as they are not within the State Fire Marshal’s authority to adopt. These provisions are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 14, Division 1.5 text for the code user’s convenience only and are identified in the body of the code by square brackets containing references to applicable Title 14 sections.

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  1 ADMINISTRATION

  DIVISION I

  CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION

  SECTION 1.1—GENERAL

  1.1.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as “this code.” The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is Part 7 of thirteen parts of the official compilation and publica- tion of the adoptions, amendment, and repeal of building regulations to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. This part incorporates by adoption of the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the International Code Council (ICC) with necessary California amendments.

  1.1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to establish minimum requirements to reduce the likelihood of life and property loss due to a wildfire through the use of performance and prescriptive requirements for construction and development in all Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility Areas (SRA), and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and increase the ability of buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State Responsibility Areas (SRA), or Wildland-Urban Inter- face (WUI) Areas, to resist the intrusion of flames or burning embers projected by a vegetation fire and contributes to a systematic reduction in conflagration losses and reduce the likelihood of life and property loss due to a wildfire.

  1.1.3 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equip- ment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building structures throughout the State of California.

  This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to buildings, structures, processes, premises, and a reasonable degree of life and property safeguards regarding: 1. The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling, or use of structures, materials, or devices. 2. Conditions hazardous to life, property, or public welfare in the use or occupancy of buildings, structures, or premises. 3. Fire hazards in the buildings, structures, orp on-premises from use of, occupancy of, or operation. 4. Matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration, or removal of fire suppression or alarm systems. 5. Conditions affecting the safety of firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.