Regular Meeting of the Artesia City Council
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-6262
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7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.A. Call to Order
2. ROLL CALL
2.A. Roll Call
3. INVOCATION
3.A. Invocation
— Pastor Rick Westra, Trinity Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.A. Pledge of Allegiance
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments regarding any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comments may also be submitted by email at [email protected] before 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes each. If comments relate to a specific agenda item, those comments will be taken following the staff report for that item and prior to the City Council vote.
Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from taking action on items that are not listed on the agenda, but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting. Those wishing to speak are asked to add your information at the digital public kiosk located at the entrance of the Council Chamber.
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
6.A. Councilmember Comments
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7.A. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
7.B. Filipino American History Month Proclamation
7.C. Hindu Heritage Month Proclamation
7.D. Red Ribbon Week Proclamation
7.E. Code Compliance Officer Month Proclamation
7.F. Staff Introductions
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9H) be acted on simultaneously in one vote unless a member of the City Council requests separate discussion and/or action on the item. In the event a member of the City Council requests separate discussion on a Consent Calendar item, or the item is removed from the Consent Calendar to allow for public comments on the item to be read. The City Council will consider that item immediately following approval of the rest of the Consent Calendar.
9.A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only
— Recommendation: Waive Reading, by Title Only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions Which Appear on the Public Agenda Shall Be Determined to Have Been Read by Title and Further Reading Waived.
9.B. Accounts Payable Check Register - September 2025
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
9.C. City Financial Report - Amended July 2025 and August 2025 — Recommendation: Receive and File.
9.D. AB 1234 Reporting
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
9.E. City Council Meeting Minutes
— Recommendation: Approve Minutes as Presented for August 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting, and September 8, 2025 - Special Meeting.
9.F. Amendments to the Community Benefits Grant Program Funding Policy — Reccomendation: Approve the Updated Community Benefits Grant Program Funding Policy.
9.G. Introduction of an Ordinance to Adopt Updated Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, Residential Codes, and Green Building Standards — Recommendation: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 25-975, Adopting by Reference Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Building Code; Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Electrical Code; Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2019 California Plumbing Code; Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Mechanical Code; Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Residential Code; Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code; Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Existing Building Code; And the 2022 California Fire Code; Together With Certain Amendments, Deletions and Additions, Including Findings, Fees and Penalties; And Amending the Artesia Municipal Code;
— Find the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); And — Direct Staff To Notice and Hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-975 at the City Council’s Regularly Scheduled November Meeting.
9.H. Appointment for Private Sector Representative to Serve on the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board
— Recommendation: Approve Greg Utrecht as the Private Sector Representative, Based on the Recommendation of Mayor Pro Tem Trevino.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.A. Resolution Approving the Building and Safety Fee Schedule Per Los Angeles County Fee Schedules
— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3067, Approving the Building & Safety Fee Schedule per Los Angeles County Fee Schedules, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA, Pursuant to Section 15273(a)(4)
10.B. Introduction of Ordinance Related to Tattoo and Body Piercing and Permanent Cosmetic Establishments
— Recommendation: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance 25-974, Amending Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code as They Pertain to Tattoo, Body Piercing and Permanent Cosmetic Establishments; And — Find That the Proposed Ordinance Is Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15061(b)(3).
11. DISCUSSION
11.A. Update on Parks & Recreation Department Improvement Projects and Programming Initiatives at Artesia Park and AJ Padelford Park
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
11.B. Resolution of Intention to Form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3068, Declaring Its Intention To Establish the Artesia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District To Finance the Construction, Repair, Acquisition, And/or Maintenance of Capital Improvements and Facilities, Including the Acquisition And/or Remediation of Land for Such Improvements and Facilities; Establishing a Public Financing Authority; And Authorizing Certain Other Actions Related Thereto; And — Is Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; And — Appoint Two Members of the City Council To Serve on the Public Financing Authority (PFA) and One Member as an Alternate, in Anticipation of Los Angeles County Joining the PFA. If Los Angeles County Does Not Join, the Alternate Will Serve as a Third Member of the PFA
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
12.A. City Manager Reporting
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.A. Adjournment in Memory of Adrian Fajardo, Management Analyst.
The City of Artesia complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s office at 562-865-6262 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Copies of Staff Reports are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection.
Date Posted: October 9, 2025
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9A.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only
FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council waive reading, by title only, of all ordinances and resolutions. Said ordinances and resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
BACKGROUND:
California Government Code 36934 allows the legislative body to waive the requirement to read ordinances and titles by the action.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of this item.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9B.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Check Register - September 2025 FROM: Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
BACKGROUND:
The attached demands summary (accounts payable checks) is a list of all checks issued by the City of Artesia from September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.
Prior to printing each check, payment requests are approved by the department manager, Finance Manager, and City Manager. Once payment requests have been approved, a batch for disbursement is processed by the Senior Accountant, and approved by the Finance Manager. Each check is then signed by the City Manager and Mayor.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of this item.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Attachments
2025 September Demand Check Register.pdf
Transaction Type Post Date
Due Date
Transaction
Amount
Payment # Amount Paid
726 Invoice 08/24/2025 $243.00 86931 $243.00
25/08 SFSP Meal Orders 09/24/2025
$243.00 $243.00
09052025 Invoice 09/09/2025 $742.51 86849 $742.51
09/09/2025
09192025 Invoice 09/24/2025 $733.60 86932 $733.60
09/24/2025
$1,476.11 $1,476.11
1440-87371 Invoice 09/24/2025 $132.00 86933 $132.00
09/24/2025
1440-86785 Invoice 09/24/2025 $192.50 86933 $192.50
09/24/2025
1440-87088 Invoice 09/24/2025 $324.50 86933 $324.50
09/24/2025
$649.00 $649.00
59568 Invoice 09/09/2025 $395.00 86850 $395.00
09/09/2025
60069 Invoice 09/09/2025 $125.00 86850 $125.00
09/09/2025
$520.00 $520.00
102654 Invoice 09/03/2025 $4,116.00 86832 $4,116.00
09/03/2025
102827 Invoice 09/09/2025 $13,702.85 86851 $13,702.85
09/09/2025
$17,818.85 $17,818.85
95439147 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86883 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
PRINCIPAL Invoice 09/09/2025 $875.00 86852 $875.00
09/09/2025
$875.00 $875.00
95360819 Invoice 09/24/2025 $75.00 86934 $75.00
09/24/2025
$75.00 $75.00
5006140409 Invoice 09/09/2025 $452.33 86853 $452.33
09/09/2025
$452.33 $452.33
287252847559-090525 Invoice 09/24/2025 $222.16 41232 $222.16 09/24/2025
287344025104X0904202 Invoice 09/24/2025 $537.16 41232 $537.16 09/24/2025
$759.32 $759.32
154872 Invoice 09/24/2025 $285.00 86935 $285.00
09/24/2025
$285.00 $285.00
Pre-Employment / First Aid
Totals for AKESO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH:
ALBANO'S PLUMBING INC.
07/14/2025 09/09/2025
City of Artesia
September 2025 Check Register
Date Transaction # Description Payment Date
AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36
09/05/2025 09/09/2025
Union Dues, Payroll
09/19/2025 09/24/2025
Union Dues, Payroll
Totals for AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36:
Totals for ABC Unified School District:
AKESO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
09/15/2025 09/24/2025
Pre-Employment / First Aid
09/15/2025 09/24/2025
Pre-Employment / First Aid
09/15/2025 09/24/2025
Facility Deposit Refund
Totals for ARTESIA PALMS CARE CENTER:
ASCAP
Totals for ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
AMENA ALAM
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Artesia Park - Men's
Restroom Plumbing
08/14/2025 09/09/2025
Artesia Park - Restroom
Totals for ALBANO'S PLUMBING INC.:
ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
08/20/2025 09/03/2025
8/3- 8/16/25 Crossing Guard
09/03/2025 09/09/2025
8/17- 8/30/25 Crossing
Guard Service
Totals for AMENA ALAM:
ARTESIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
09/03/2025 09/09/2025
19th Annual Gala
Totals for ARTESIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY:
ARTESIA PALMS CARE CENTER
09/08/2025 09/24/2025
BEE BUSTERS INC
08/08/2025 09/24/2025
Wasps in sand on the
Totals for BEE BUSTERS INC:
08/20/2025 09/09/2025
Annual music licensing fees
Totals for ASCAP:
AT&T
09/24/2025 09/24/2025
25/09 Parking Handheld
09/24/2025 09/24/2025
25/09 License Plate Readers
Totals for AT&T:
ABC Unified School District
08/13/2025 09/24/2025
1037875 Invoice 09/09/2025 $965.30 86854 $965.30
09/09/2025
1039232 Invoice 09/17/2025 $70.00 86884 $70.00
09/17/2025
1039225 Invoice 09/17/2025 $213.00 86884 $213.00
25/08 Parks & Recreation 09/17/2025
1039235 Invoice 09/17/2025 $350.20 86884 $350.20
25/08 Public Records Act 09/17/2025
1039224 Invoice 09/17/2025 $476.40 86884 $476.40
25/08 City Clerk 09/17/2025
1039236 Invoice 09/17/2025 $722.75 86884 $722.75
09/17/2025
1039222 Invoice 09/17/2025 $806.40 86884 $806.40
25/08 Administration 09/17/2025
1039227 Invoice 09/17/2025 $840.00 86884 $840.00
25/08 Finance 09/17/2025
1039221 Invoice 09/17/2025 $1,008.00 86884 $1,008.00
25/08 City Manager 09/17/2025
1039229 Invoice 09/17/2025 $1,155.00 86884 $1,155.00
25/08 Motel 6 09/17/2025
1039234 Invoice 09/17/2025 $1,529.80 86884 $1,529.80
25/08 General Litigation 09/17/2025
1039231 Invoice 09/17/2025 $2,205.00 86884 $2,205.00
09/17/2025
1039220 Invoice 09/17/2025 $2,293.20 86884 $2,293.20
25/08 City Council Project 09/17/2025
1039223 Invoice 09/17/2025 $2,717.00 86884 $2,717.00
25/08 Planning 09/17/2025
1039226 Invoice 09/17/2025 $2,898.00 86884 $2,898.00
25/08 Public Works 09/17/2025
1039230 Invoice 09/17/2025 $3,298.20 86884 $3,298.20
25/08 HCD Notice 09/17/2025
1039228 Invoice 09/17/2025 $3,701.25 86885 $3,701.25
25/08 Labor/Employment 09/17/2025
1039233 Invoice 09/17/2025 $5,518.00 86885 $5,518.00
25/08 Code Enforcement 09/17/2025
$30,767.50 $30,767.50
INV43744 Invoice 09/24/2025 $4,453.35 86936 $4,453.35
Sophos anti-virus renewal 09/24/2025
$4,453.35 $4,453.35
25-3178-1 Invoice 09/24/2025 $9,100.00 86937 $9,100.00
09/24/2025
$9,100.00 $9,100.00
95438296 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86886 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
IR-5088 Invoice 09/24/2025 $120.00 86938 $120.00
CALED Membership 09/24/2025
$120.00 $120.00
A-011 Invoice 09/24/2025 $200.00 86939 $200.00
09/24/2025
$200.00 $200.00
232432 Invoice 09/09/2025 $134.00 86855 $134.00
25/09 Pest Control 09/09/2025
$134.00 $134.00
IN1922-CBE Invoice 09/03/2025 $562.38 86833 $562.38
09/03/2025
$562.38 $562.38
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
08/28/2025 09/09/2025
25/07 Shared Project Work
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
25/08 Eminent Domain RE
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
25/08 Shared Project Work
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
25/08 Economic
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
BRANDY BAEZA
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
Totals for BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP:
BLUEALLY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
08/06/2025 09/24/2025
Totals for BLUEALLY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS:
BOA ARCHITECTURE
08/27/2025 09/24/2025
Teen Center Design Phase 1
Totals for BOA ARCHITECTURE:
09/01/2025 09/09/2025
Totals for CALIFORNIA PEST MANAGEMENT:
CBE OFFICE SOLUTIONS
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for BRANDY BAEZA:
CALED
09/03/2025 09/24/2025
Totals for CALED:
CALIFORNIA CLERK ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, LLC
09/07/2025 09/24/2025
Transcription of minutes
Totals for CALIFORNIA CLERK ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, LLC:
CALIFORNIA PEST MANAGEMENT
08/26/2025 09/03/2025
7/20-8/19/25 Overage
Totals for CBE OFFICE SOLUTIONS:
5035739322 Invoice 09/09/2025 $659.69 86856 $659.69
09/09/2025
$659.69 $659.69
09182025 Invoice 09/24/2025 $611.00 86940 $611.00
Street Fair Shirts 09/24/2025
$611.00 $611.00
2024-08-12 Invoice 09/03/2025 $32,000.00 86834 $32,000.00 09/03/2025
$32,000.00 $32,000.00
ASIT001538 Invoice 09/17/2025 $5,243.00 86887 $5,243.00 09/17/2025
$5,243.00 $5,243.00
006582 Invoice 09/24/2025 $25,568.07 86941 $25,568.07
09/24/2025
$25,568.07 $25,568.07
70687030901191 Invoice 09/01/2025 $3,843.67 41221 $3,843.67 25/09 Supplemental Ins. 09/01/2025
$3,843.67 $3,843.67
4464 Invoice 09/03/2025 $19,980.00 86835 $19,980.00
09/03/2025
$19,980.00 $19,980.00
82898 Invoice 09/24/2025 $57.00 86942 $57.00
Live Scan 09/24/2025
$57.00 $57.00
10042025 Invoice 09/03/2025 $3,600.00 86836 $3,600.00
09/03/2025
$3,600.00 $3,600.00
95440626 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86888 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
70144-00001-090125 Invoice 09/09/2025 $267.25 86857 $267.25 09/09/2025
$267.25 $267.25
95445740 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86889 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
113795 Invoice 09/17/2025 $560.00 86890 $560.00
09/17/2025
113798 Invoice 09/17/2025 $894.85 86890 $894.85
09/17/2025
$1,454.85 $1,454.85
480414A-090425 Invoice 09/20/2025 $4,962.91 41233 $4,962.91 09/20/2025
$4,962.91 $4,962.91
OCT2025 Invoice 09/17/2025 $221.12 86891 $221.12
25/10 Medical Premium 09/17/2025
$221.12 $221.12
900079741 Invoice 09/17/2025 $20,600.00 86892 $20,600.00
CHANSON WALKER
09/15/2025 09/24/2025
CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
09/05/2025 09/09/2025
9/20-10/19/25 Sharp
Totals for CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT:
09/24/2025 09/24/2025
FY23/24 Shared Signal Cost
Totals for CITY OF CERRITOS:
COLONIAL LIFE
09/01/2025 09/10/2025
Totals for CHANSON WALKER:
CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE
09/01/2025 09/03/2025
25/08 Design Services for
Totals for CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE:
CITY OF BREA
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
25/08 IT service and onsite
Totals for CITY OF BREA:
CITY OF CERRITOS
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for DEELU SAPKOTA:
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Totals for COLONIAL LIFE:
COMPLETE PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
07/01/2025 09/03/2025
FY25/26 Laserfische
Totals for COMPLETE PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS, LLC:
CRYSTAL TIMBERLAKE
09/02/2025 09/24/2025
Totals for CRYSTAL TIMBERLAKE:
DANIEL COFFENG
09/03/2025 09/03/2025
ISFDF 2025 Entertainment -
Totals for DANIEL COFFENG:
DEELU SAPKOTA
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
ESRI
08/19/2025 09/17/2025
Electrical Repair at Historical
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
Artesia Park Basketball Court
Totals for DUPRE ENTERPRISES:
09/01/2025 09/09/2025
25/09 HMO Dental
Totals for DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY:
DIEGO BLANCO
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for DIEGO BLANCO:
DUPRE ENTERPRISES
09/09/2025 09/17/2025
Enterprise FM Trust
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/09 Electric Vehicle Lease
& Fleet Maintenance
Totals for Enterprise FM Trust:
ERNESTO OLIVARES
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Totals for ERNESTO OLIVARES:
09/17/2025
$20,600.00 $20,600.00
09162025 Invoice 09/17/2025 $1,000.00 86893 $1,000.00
09/17/2025
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
166954902 Invoice 09/05/2025 $663.54 41229 $663.54
25/09 Vision Coverage 09/05/2025
$663.54 $663.54
250805 Invoice 09/24/2025 $10,250.77 86943 $10,250.77
09/24/2025
$10,250.77 $10,250.77
1469 Invoice 09/24/2025 $1,300.00 86944 $1,300.00
Bus Trip for YAL on 9/26 09/24/2025
$1,300.00 $1,300.00
09052025 Invoice 09/09/2025 $80.00 86858 $80.00
09/09/2025
09192025 Invoice 09/24/2025 $46.09 86945 $46.09
09/24/2025
09192025 Invoice 09/24/2025 $80.00 86946 $80.00
09/24/2025
$206.09 $206.09
5628095136-081625 Invoice 09/09/2025 $234.62 41230 $234.62 09/09/2025
3231563850-081925 Invoice 09/15/2025 $184.99 41234 $184.99 09/15/2025
2131797882-090425 Invoice 09/22/2025 $65.98 41234 $65.98 09/22/2025
$485.59 $485.59
427852416928 Invoice 09/24/2025 $79,805.10 86947 $79,805.10 09/24/2025
$79,805.10 $79,805.10
95439300 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86894 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
0055238698-091225 Invoice 09/20/2025 $447.78 41235 $447.78 25/08 11938 South St. 09/20/2025
2865004438-090525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $311.35 41235 $311.35 09/20/2025
4905793578-091525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $254.62 41235 $254.62 25/08 18530 Corby Ave 09/20/2025
1373230000-091825 Invoice 09/20/2025 $1,951.42 41235 $1,951.42 09/20/2025
8072740000-090525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $590.82 41235 $590.82 25/08 11710 South St IRR 09/20/2025
4302440000-090525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $408.94 41235 $408.94 25/08 11734 IRR Artesia 09/20/2025
4273230000-091725 Invoice 09/20/2025 $1,006.57 41235 $1,006.57 25/08 12034 Artesia Blvd 09/20/2025
1113139225-091625 Invoice 09/20/2025 $597.33 41235 $597.33 09/20/2025
9725940000-091625 Invoice 09/20/2025 $89.80 41235 $89.80 25/08 17202 Alburtis 09/20/2025
8217720000-091625 Invoice 09/20/2025 $280.04 41235 $280.04 25/08 17203 Corby Ave 09/20/2025
8756430000-091725 Invoice 09/20/2025 $701.30 41235 $701.30 09/20/2025
08/31/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 Dial-a-Ride Services
Totals for FIESTA COOPERATIVE INC.:
Enterprise Agreement Fee
for Software and
Totals for ESRI:
FAN YEN CHAN
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
C&D Recycling DepositTotals for FAN YEN CHAN:
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.
09/05/2025 09/17/2025
Totals for FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.:
FIESTA COOPERATIVE INC.
09/22/2025 09/24/2025
Historical House Internet 8/4-
Totals for FRONTIER:
FIRST CHOICE CHARTERS
09/17/2025 09/24/2025
Totals for FIRST CHOICE CHARTERS:
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
09/05/2025 09/09/2025
Ericka Jackson, 09/05/2025
09/19/2025 09/24/2025
Rene Trevino, 09/19/2025
09/19/2025 09/24/2025
Ericka Jackson, 09/19/2025
Totals for FRANCHISE TAX BOARD:
FRONTIER
09/09/2025 09/17/2025
Public Work Internet 8/16-
09/15/2025 09/24/2025
City Hall Internet 8/19-
GARLAND/DBS, INC.
08/31/2025 09/24/2025
North Artesia CC Roofing
Totals for GARLAND/DBS, INC.:
GHINA KOZEM
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 17189 IRR Baber Ave.
Totals for GHINA KOZEM:
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 18609 IRR Pioneer
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 11504 Artesia Blvd
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 17512 IRR Norwalk
7902030000-091625 Invoice 09/20/2025 $408.94 41235 $408.94 09/20/2025
8783687207-091225 Invoice 09/20/2025 $395.80 41235 $395.80 09/20/2025
2942430000-090525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $174.25 41235 $174.25 25/08 18641 Corby 09/20/2025
2274300000-090525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $243.96 41235 $243.96 25/08 18644 Alburtis Ave 09/20/2025
9174300000-090525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $549.42 41235 $549.42 09/20/2025
0274300000-090625 Invoice 09/20/2025 $33.45 41235 $33.45 09/20/2025
1274300000-090625 Invoice 09/20/2025 $610.31 41235 $610.31 25/08 18750 Clarkdale 09/20/2025
8514744341-091225 Invoice 09/20/2025 $666.34 41235 $666.34 09/20/2025
6350093223-091225 Invoice 09/20/2025 $694.62 41235 $694.62 09/20/2025
5534220000-090525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $408.94 41235 $408.94 09/20/2025
9138539384-090525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $486.79 41235 $486.79 09/20/2025
5353387681-090525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $610.16 41235 $610.16 09/20/2025
7677238922-091525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $254.07 41235 $254.07 25/08 11504 178th St 09/20/2025
2376836656-082225 Invoice 09/20/2025 $785.70 41235 $785.70 09/20/2025
$12,962.72 $12,962.72
2026-02 Invoice 09/09/2025 $15,000.00 86859 $15,000.00
09/09/2025
LSGR-25-01 Invoice 09/09/2025 $16,605.14 86859 $16,605.14 09/09/2025
HTU-25-03 Invoice 09/09/2025 $2,827.04 86859 $2,827.04
09/09/2025
$34,432.18 $34,432.18
SIN053942 Invoice 09/09/2025 $234.60 86860 $234.60
09/09/2025
$234.60 $234.60
082525 Invoice 09/03/2025 $1,756.95 86837 $1,756.95
25/08 Karate Class 09/03/2025
$1,756.95 $1,756.95
95438465 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86895 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
SIN053796 Invoice 09/09/2025 $2,585.55 86861 $2,585.55
09/09/2025
$2,585.55 $2,585.55
5270334923 Invoice 07/03/2025 $17,358.96 86838 $17,358.96 09/03/2025
$17,358.96 $17,358.96
09312526 Invoice 09/17/2025 $2,196.00 86896 $2,196.00
25/08 Senior Meals 09/17/2025
07312526 Invoice 09/17/2025 $1,972.50 86896 $1,972.50
25/07 Senior Meals 09/17/2025
$4,168.50 $4,168.50
IR-5039 Invoice 09/24/2025 $625.00 86948 $625.00
25/08 18803 Elaine Ave
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 18506 IRR Pioneer
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 17815 Pioneer Blvd
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 18747 Clarkdale Ave
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 18747 Fp Clarkdale
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
FY25/26 City Boundary
Totals for HDL COREN & CONE:
25/08 186th St & Jersey Ave
Totals for GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY:
GWMA
07/31/2025 09/09/2025
FY25/26 GWMA
25/08 Norwalk & South St
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 Norwalk Blvd So of
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 17514 Norwalk Blvd
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 Droxford St Norwalk
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
07/31/2025 09/09/2025
FY25/26 Lower San Gabriel
River Watershed Group
07/31/2025 09/09/2025
FY25/26 Harbor Toxic
Totals for GWMA:
HDL COREN & CONE
09/04/2025 09/09/2025
Totals for HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC
07/01/2025 09/03/2025
HEDSSON JIMENEZ
09/03/2025 09/03/2025
Totals for HEDSSON JIMENEZ:
HEHE LIN
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for HEHE LIN:
HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES
08/31/2025 09/09/2025
08/01-10/31/25 HVCA
Totals for HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC:
July/Sept '25 Sales Tax Audit
Totals for HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES:
HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
08/11/2025 09/17/2025
INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
09/24/2025 09/24/2025
25/06 ILG Training 09/24/2025
$625.00 $625.00
15689 Invoice 09/24/2025 $6,705.98 86949 $6,705.98
09/24/2025
$6,705.98 $6,705.98
95445884 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86897 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
ART1UO12507 Invoice 09/24/2025 $865.00 86950 $865.00
09/24/2025
$865.00 $865.00
OCT2025 Invoice 09/17/2025 $221.12 86898 $221.12
25/10 Medical Premium 09/17/2025
$221.12 $221.12
95254404 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86899 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
OCT2025 Invoice 09/17/2025 $32.28 86900 $32.28
25/10 Medical Premium 09/17/2025
$32.28 $32.28
95439967 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86901 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
091125 Invoice 09/17/2025 $7,165.00 86902 $7,165.00
Fall Artesian 2025 09/17/2025
090125 Artesia Invoice 09/17/2025 $1,122.44 86902 $1,122.44 09/17/2025
$8,287.44 $8,287.44
OCT2025 Invoice 09/17/2025 $225.36 86903 $225.36
25/10 Medical Premium 09/17/2025
$225.36 $225.36
95438582 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86904 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
52533 Invoice 09/09/2025 $182.00 86863 $182.00
09/09/2025
$182.00 $182.00
95439187 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86905 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
AR250902 Invoice 09/03/2025 $4,150.00 86839 $4,150.00
25/08 Lobbyist Service 09/03/2025
$4,150.00 $4,150.00
329960901-18 Invoice 09/09/2025 $2,402.50 86864 $2,402.50 09/09/2025
32912527 Invoice 09/09/2025 $624.62 86864 $624.62
09/09/2025
33106852 Invoice 09/09/2025 $1,665.00 86864 $1,665.00
09/09/2025
32912525 Invoice 09/17/2025 $1,095.00 86906 $1,095.00
25/07 Oil Payment Program
Totals for JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES:
JOSE ASCENCIO
Totals for INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT:
INTELLI-TECH
09/08/2025 09/24/2025
FY25/26 Computer
Replacement/YAL Deputy
Totals for INTELLI-TECH:
JOB HUERTA
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for JOB HUERTA:
JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES
09/23/2025 09/24/2025
Totals for KAREN HEATH:
KEERTHIKA SUBRAMANIAM
KAJAL GADA
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for KAJAL GADA:
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Totals for JOSE ASCENCIO:
JUDITH SAJISE
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Facility Deposit Refund
Totals for JUDITH SAJISE:
JUSTINE MENZEL
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Totals for JUSTINE MENZEL:
KAREN GONZALEZ
09/11/2025 09/17/2025
09/10/2025 09/17/2025
Photography services for
Totals for KAREN GONZALEZ:
KAREN HEATH
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for KESHAR JOSHI:
KILEY & ASSOCIATES LLC
09/02/2025 09/03/2025
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for KEERTHIKA SUBRAMANIAM:
KENNY'S AUTO SERVICE
08/06/2025 09/09/2025
Tow Service - 2004 Ford
Totals for KENNY'S AUTO SERVICE:
KESHAR JOSHI
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Totals for KILEY & ASSOCIATES LLC:
KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
07/31/2025 09/09/2025
25/07 11700 Arkansas Street
07/31/2025 09/09/2025
25/07 Metro Form 60
07/31/2025 09/09/2025
25/07 11709 Artesia
07/31/2025 09/17/2025
25/07 18721 Arline Ave 09/17/2025
33270714 Invoice 09/24/2025 $1,873.86 86951 $1,873.86
09/24/2025
$7,660.98 $7,660.98
2412.8-005 Invoice 09/24/2025 $1,556.20 86952 $1,556.20 09/24/2025
$1,556.20 $1,556.20
25081200164 Invoice 09/03/2025 $2,874.94 86840 $2,874.94 09/03/2025
25081200335 Invoice 09/03/2025 $6,914.77 86840 $6,914.77 25/06 Industrial Waste 09/03/2025
25090801115 Invoice 09/24/2025 $4,719.25 86953 $4,719.25 25/08 Industrial Waste 09/24/2025
$14,508.96 $14,508.96
L102756-IN Invoice 09/24/2025 $63.00 86954 $63.00
09/24/2025
$63.00 $63.00
4874166653 Invoice 09/02/2025 $3,852.47 41222 $3,852.47 09/02/2025
$3,852.47 $3,852.47
37741 Invoice 09/24/2025 $1,566.00 86955 $1,566.00
09/24/2025
$1,566.00 $1,566.00
JULY/AUG2025 Invoice 09/03/2025 $126.75 86841 $126.75
July/Aug '25 Yoga PM 09/03/2025
$126.75 $126.75
95439258 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86907 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
110785 Invoice 09/24/2025 $640.90 86956 $640.90
Jackets for Managers 09/24/2025
$640.90 $640.90
932025 Invoice 09/09/2025 $650.00 86865 $650.00
09/09/2025
$650.00 $650.00
0000 Invoice 09/24/2025 $1,500.00 86957 $1,500.00
09/24/2025
$1,500.00 $1,500.00
115227 Invoice 09/09/2025 $4,440.00 86866 $4,440.00
09/09/2025
115229 Invoice 09/09/2025 $10,239.00 86866 $10,239.00
09/09/2025
114191 Invoice 09/09/2025 $34,628.38 86866 $34,628.38
09/09/2025
114482 Invoice 09/24/2025 $8,170.61 86958 $8,170.61
09/24/2025
115616 Invoice 09/24/2025 $8,903.00 86958 $8,903.00
09/24/2025
$66,380.99 $66,380.99
OCT2025 Invoice 09/17/2025 $221.12 86908 $221.12
25/10 Medical Premium 09/17/2025
$221.12 $221.12
LA COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
08/12/2025 09/03/2025
08/31/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 Metro Form 60
Totals for KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC:
KOSMONT COMPANIES
08/31/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 Econ Dev
Totals for KOSMONT COMPANIES:
Totals for LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL:
LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
09/02/2025 09/10/2025
25/09 Life & Disability Ins.
Totals for LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE:
LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS
25/06 Storm Water Basin
08/12/2025 09/03/2025
09/08/2025 09/24/2025
Totals for LA COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL
09/09/2025 09/24/2025
Verbal Language Testing
Totals for MANUEL AGUIAR:
MARCIAL VISDA
09/17/2025 09/24/2025
08/15/2025 09/24/2025
Legal Notice Ords. 25- 973,
Totals for LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS:
LOURDES TREROTOLA
09/03/2025 09/03/2025
Totals for LOURDES TREROTOLA:
MADINAH BOOKS & GIFTS
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for MADINAH BOOKS & GIFTS:
MANHATTAN STITCHING CO.
09/08/2025 09/24/2025
Totals for MANHATTAN STITCHING CO.:
MANUEL AGUIAR
08/28/2025 09/09/2025
FINAL Pymt for State of the
25/06 Historical Trail Tree
08/31/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 Landscape
ISFDF 2025 Cultural Stage
Totals for MARCIAL VISDA:
MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC
07/31/2025 09/09/2025
Grading and Extra Soil for
07/31/2025 09/09/2025
Trees, Irrigation, Mulch
05/31/2025 09/09/2025
Plants and Landscaping for
09/24/2025 09/24/2025
Totals for MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC:
MARTIN GAMEZ
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Totals for MARTIN GAMEZ:
MARY CARMEN GARCIA
JUL/AUG2025 Invoice 09/09/2025 $584.50 86867 $584.50
09/09/2025
$584.50 $584.50
95445703 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86909 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
95445773 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86910 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
09052025 Invoice 09/05/2025 $8,930.39 41223 $8,930.39
09/05/2025
09192025 Invoice 09/19/2025 $7,861.62 41236 $7,861.62
09/19/2025
$16,792.01 $16,792.01
13914 Invoice 09/09/2025 $125.00 86868 $125.00
09/09/2025
IR-5023 Invoice 09/17/2025 $160.00 86911 $160.00
09/17/2025
$285.00 $285.00
23316-00001-090125 Invoice 09/09/2025 $4,239.96 86869 $4,239.96 09/09/2025
$4,239.96 $4,239.96
95440124 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86912 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
SEPT2025 Invoice 08/20/2025 $221.12 86870 $221.12
25/09 Medical Premium 08/20/2025
OCT2025 Invoice 09/17/2025 $221.12 86913 $221.12
25/10 Medical Premium 09/17/2025
$442.24 $442.24
34942 Invoice 09/09/2025 $16,333.34 86871 $16,333.34
25/08 Street Sweeping 09/09/2025
$16,333.34 $16,333.34
1112054 Invoice 09/17/2025 $2,762.50 86914 $2,762.50
09/17/2025
$2,762.50 $2,762.50
95440044 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86915 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
21857 Invoice 09/09/2025 $3,854.24 86872 $3,854.24
09/09/2025
$3,854.24 $3,854.24
95439093 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86916 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
1409 Invoice 09/20/2025 $5,200.00 86959 $5,200.00
09/24/2025
$5,200.00 $5,200.00
INV-0004963227 Invoice 09/03/2025 $5,316.00 86842 $5,316.00 09/03/2025
INV-0004933108 Invoice 09/09/2025 $1,327.50 86873 $1,327.50 Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for MELISSA AGUILAR:
MELISSA EDEZA
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
09/09/2025 09/09/2025
July/Aug '25 Youth Dance
Totals for MARY CARMEN GARCIA:
MELISSA AGUILAR
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Totals for MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL:
NANDKISHOR LAMTURE
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for MELISSA EDEZA:
MissionSquare Retirement
09/05/2025 09/10/2025
457b, 401a and Roth for
09/19/2025 09/24/2025
457b, 401a and Roth for
Totals for MissionSquare Retirement:
MMASC
09/09/2025 09/09/2025
Annual Membership Dues
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
MMASC Women's
Totals for MMASC:
MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL
09/01/2025 09/09/2025
25/09 PPO Dental Coverage
NAZIA KAHN
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for NANDKISHOR LAMTURE:
NATALIE HERRERA
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Totals for NATALIE HERRERA:
08/20/2025 09/09/2025
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
08/15/2025 09/09/2025
Totals for NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY
08/02/2025 09/17/2025
Perma-Path Cold Mix, 100
Totals for NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY:
07/25/2025 09/09/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for NAZIA KAHN:
NORWALK PRINTING
09/02/2025 09/09/2025
Doorhanger Notice - QTY
Totals for NORWALK PRINTING:
ONEAL PIERRE
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for ONEAL PIERRE:
ONLINE STRIPING SERVICE
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
Street Fair- Street Closer &
Totals for ONLINE STRIPING SERVICE:
OPC TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION
08/19/2025 09/03/2025
Acquisition Services for
09/09/2025
INV-0004988008 Invoice 09/17/2025 $1,100.00 86917 $1,100.00 09/17/2025
$7,743.50 $7,743.50
INV21654 Invoice 09/17/2025 $68,841.46 86918 $68,841.46 09/17/2025
$68,841.46 $68,841.46
INV06582055 Invoice 09/03/2025 $404.27 41218 $404.27
09/03/2025
$404.27 $404.27
INVM0020103 Invoice 09/17/2025 $20,764.48 86919 $20,764.48 25/08 Bus Service 09/17/2025
$20,764.48 $20,764.48
25I0021825716 Invoice 09/22/2025 $69.16 41237 $69.16
09/22/2025
25I1158700003 Invoice 09/22/2025 $233.84 41237 $233.84
09/22/2025
2510019168509 Invoice 09/22/2025 $131.91 41237 $131.91
09/22/2025
$434.91 $434.91
09052025 Invoice 09/09/2025 $1,000.00 86874 $1,000.00
09/09/2025
Blvd
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
ISDF 2025-2 Invoice 09/24/2025 $41,838.75 86960 $41,838.75 09/24/2025
$41,838.75 $41,838.75
E145449 Invoice 09/17/2025 $19,667.29 86920 $19,667.29
09/17/2025
$19,667.29 $19,667.29
18437165002 Invoice 09/09/2025 $13.93 41231 $13.93
25/09 New Digital Line 09/09/2025
$13.93 $13.93
65323817 Invoice 09/03/2025 $1,658.56 86843 $1,658.56
09/03/2025
65323819 Invoice 09/03/2025 $1,960.00 86843 $1,960.00
09/03/2025
65349627 Invoice 09/09/2025 $1,176.00 86875 $1,176.00
09/09/2025
65345850 Invoice 09/09/2025 $1,454.08 86875 $1,454.08
09/09/2025
65372214 Invoice 09/17/2025 $1,454.08 86921 $1,454.08
09/17/2025
65405263 Invoice 09/24/2025 $1,454.08 86961 $1,454.08
Planning Administrative 09/24/2025
Assistant WE 9/12/25
$9,156.80 $9,156.80
4850 Invoice 09/24/2025 $1,940.26 86962 $1,940.26
New Hire Supplies 09/24/2025
$1,940.26 $1,940.26
2025-06 Invoice 09/09/2025 $5,780.00 86876 $5,780.00
09/09/2025
$5,780.00 $5,780.00
Totals for PCAM, LLC:
PRIMO BRANDS
25/06 Aquisition Services
09/15/2025 09/17/2025
25/08 AJ Padelford Park
Totals for OPC TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION:
OPEN GOV INC
08/15/2025 09/17/2025
Permitting and Licensing
Totals for OPEN GOV INC:
Paycor, Inc.
09/03/2025 09/03/2025
25/09 Monthly Service
Totals for Paycor, Inc.:
PCAM, LLC
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Totals for RINGCENTRAL:
ROBERT HALF
C&D Recycling Deposit
Totals for QBEC SPA DESIGN:
RAMIREZ PRODUCTIONS
09/24/2025 09/24/2025
09/22/2025 09/24/2025
Public Works - Water 8/15-
09/22/2025 09/24/2025
City Hall - Water 8/15-
09/22/2025 09/24/2025
Artesia Park - Water 8/15-
Totals for PRIMO BRANDS:
QBEC SPA DESIGN
09/09/2025 09/09/2025
Productions Services for
Totals for RAMIREZ PRODUCTIONS:
RESCO ELECTRIC INC
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Purchase of 2 Replacement
Decorative Street Lights
Totals for RESCO ELECTRIC INC:
RINGCENTRAL
09/09/2025 09/17/2025
Planning Administrative
09/18/2025 09/24/2025
08/28/2025 09/03/2025
Planning Administrative
08/28/2025 09/03/2025
HR Administrative Assistant
09/04/2025 09/09/2025
HR Administrative Assistant
09/04/2025 09/09/2025
Planning Administrative
09/11/2025 09/17/2025
Totals for ROBERT HALF:
ROHAM INTERNATIONAL INC.
08/19/2025 09/24/2025
Totals for ROHAM INTERNATIONAL INC.:
RON IBARRA ENGINEERING
07/01/2025 09/09/2025
25/06 Encroachment Permits
Totals for RON IBARRA ENGINEERING:
ROTARY CLUB OF CERRITOS ARTESIA
000008 Invoice 09/17/2025 $500.00 86922 $500.00
09/17/2025
$500.00 $500.00
95254323 Invoice 09/09/2025 $300.00 86877 $300.00
09/09/2025
$300.00 $300.00
9543580 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86923 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
5379 Invoice 09/09/2025 $200.00 86878 $200.00
09/09/2025
5380 Invoice 09/09/2025 $300.00 86878 $300.00
09/09/2025
5381 Invoice 09/09/2025 $450.00 86878 $450.00
09/09/2025
5382 Invoice 09/09/2025 $2,700.00 86878 $2,700.00
25/08 Housing Element 09/09/2025
5378 Invoice 09/09/2025 $15,170.00 86878 $15,170.00
09/09/2025
$18,820.00 $18,820.00
95439644 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86924 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
954439374 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86925 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
9354 Invoice 09/09/2025 $250.00 86879 $250.00
25/08 Advisory Fee 09/09/2025
$250.00 $250.00
700454958639-082625 Invoice 09/04/2025 $22.33 41224 $22.33 25/08 18510 Corby Ave. 09/04/2025
700483004874-082725 Invoice 09/04/2025 $15,020.53 41224 $15,020.53 25/08 Various Locations 09/04/2025
700485859203-082625 Invoice 09/04/2025 $2,750.33 41224 $2,750.33 09/04/2025
700492283835-081925 Invoice 09/04/2025 $266.17 41224 $266.17 09/04/2025
700492421150-081925 Invoice 09/04/2025 $143.87 41224 $143.87 25/08 Artesia/Gridley 09/04/2025
700498964105-081925 Invoice 09/04/2025 $2,310.09 41224 $2,310.09 09/04/2025
700560422190-081925 Invoice 09/04/2025 $47.65 41224 $47.65 09/04/2025
700562509108-081925 Invoice 09/04/2025 $67.31 41224 $67.31 25/08 12001 Artesia Blvd 09/04/2025
700405333439-082725 Invoice 09/04/2025 $1,017.50 41224 $1,017.50 25/08 Various Locations 09/04/2025
700491366274-090225 Invoice 09/04/2025 $17,936.05 41224 $17,936.05 25/08 Various Locations 09/04/2025
$39,581.83 $39,581.83
12690659565-091525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $14.79 41238 $14.79 25/09 18641 Corby Ave 09/20/2025
17740623008-090425 Invoice 09/20/2025 $20.68 41238 $20.68 09/20/2025
17950623003-090425 Invoice 09/20/2025 $16.27 41238 $16.27 Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for SAFIA MASOOD:
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Gold Sponsorship
Fundraiser - Rotary Club of
Totals for ROTARY CLUB OF CERRITOS ARTESIA:
SAAHAS FOR CAUSE
09/09/2025 09/09/2025
Security Deposit Refund
Totals for SAAHAS FOR CAUSE:
SAFIA MASOOD
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
SHAHNEELA SOOMRO
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
SAGECREST PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
08/31/2025 09/09/2025
25/08 Deposit - 11746
08/31/2025 09/09/2025
25/08 Downtown Specific
08/31/2025 09/09/2025
25/08 Deposit - 17610
08/31/2025 09/09/2025
08/31/2025 09/09/2025
25/08 General Planning
Totals for SAGECREST PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL:
25/08 Various Locations TC1
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for SHAHNEELA SOOMRO:
SHAMINA MALIK
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for SHAMINA MALIK:
SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP
08/31/2025 09/09/2025
Totals for SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO
09/04/2025 09/10/2025
09/04/2025 09/10/2025
09/04/2025 09/10/2025
25/07 Various Traffic Signals
09/04/2025 09/10/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/04/2025 09/10/2025
09/04/2025 09/10/2025
25/08 18750 Clarkdale EV
09/04/2025 09/10/2025
25/08 18600 1/2 S Norwalk
09/04/2025 09/10/2025
09/04/2025 09/10/2025
09/04/2025 09/10/2025
Totals for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO:
Southern California Gas Company
25/09 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025
17949759637-091525 Invoice 09/20/2025 $9.97 41238 $9.97 25/09 18644 Alburtis Ave 09/20/2025
04530693599-091825 Invoice 09/20/2025 $63.35 41238 $63.35 25/09 11870 169th St. 09/20/2025
12280628004-091425 Invoice 09/20/2025 $39.06 41238 $39.06 09/20/2025
$164.12 $164.12
110072 Invoice 09/03/2025 $5.49 86844 $5.49
Finance Staff Keys 09/03/2025
110091 Invoice 09/03/2025 $17.02 86844 $17.02
Finance Staff Keys 09/03/2025
$22.51 $22.51
80520 Invoice 09/03/2025 $11,520.00 86845 $11,520.00
09/03/2025
80677 Invoice 09/24/2025 $11,160.00 86963 $11,160.00
09/24/2025
$22,680.00 $22,680.00
13764 Invoice 09/17/2025 $14,892.00 86926 $14,892.00
09/17/2025
13770 Invoice 09/24/2025 $14,200.00 86964 $14,200.00
09/24/2025
$29,092.00 $29,092.00
95438657 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86927 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
887151 Invoice 09/05/2025 $690.82 41225 $690.82
09/05/2025
888166 Invoice 09/23/2025 $690.82 41239 $690.82
09/23/2025
$1,381.64 $1,381.64
JULY/AUG2025 Invoice 09/03/2025 $325.00 86846 $325.00
09/03/2025
$325.00 $325.00
25/08 Invoice 09/09/2025 $1,475.00 86880 $1,475.00
09/09/2025
2025-02046 Invoice 09/09/2025 $4,080.50 86880 $4,080.50 09/09/2025
$5,555.50 $5,555.50
F4586 Invoice 09/09/2025 $975.00 86881 $975.00
09/09/2025
F4529 Invoice 09/09/2025 $1,000.00 86881 $1,000.00
09/09/2025
$1,975.00 $1,975.00
981989691-090125 Invoice 09/19/2025 $1,032.08 41240 $1,032.08 09/19/2025
$1,032.08 $1,032.08
091725 Invoice 09/24/2025 $200.00 86965 $200.00
09/24/2025
091725 Invoice 09/24/2025 $1,000.00 86966 $1,000.00
09/24/2025
$1,200.00 $1,200.00
7883-25/08 Invoice 09/18/2025 $43,743.75 41241 $43,743.75 25/08 Credit Card 09/18/2025
Purchases
STAIB BACKHOE & EXCAVATION
08/18/2025 09/17/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECURITY CENTERS
08/18/2025 09/03/2025
08/18/2025 09/03/2025
25/09 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
09/20/2025 09/24/2025
25/09 11931 South St -
Totals for Southern California Gas Company:
Totals for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECURITY CENTERS:
SOUTHWEST PATROL INC
08/31/2025 09/03/2025
Security Guard Services 8/16-
09/15/2025 09/24/2025
Security Guard Services 9/1-
Totals for SOUTHWEST PATROL INC:
25/09 FSA/DCA
09/23/2025 09/24/2025
25/09 FSA/DCA
Totals for Sterling Administration:
SUSAN MCCORMICK
09/03/2025 09/03/2025
Sinkhole Repair Behind -
09/22/2025 09/24/2025
Repair of Asphalt on Pioneer
Totals for STAIB BACKHOE & EXCAVATION:
STEPHANY CHANG
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for STEPHANY CHANG:
Sterling Administration
09/05/2025 09/10/2025
T-MOBILE
09/19/2025 09/24/2025
July/Aug '25 Ukulele &
Totals for SUSAN MCCORMICK:
TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.
09/01/2025 09/09/2025
25/08 Review Potential City
06/01/2025 09/09/2025
25/05 Review Potential City
Totals for TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.:
THE WALKING MAN, INC.
09/05/2025 09/09/2025
2025 Annual Report
08/01/2025 09/09/2025
Public Notices - Traffic
Totals for THE WALKING MAN, INC.:
25/09 City Cell Phone
Totals for T-MOBILE:
TOTALLY RAD VIDEO GAMES
09/17/2025 09/24/2025
Laser Tag - Halloween 10- 31-
09/17/2025 09/24/2025
Laser Tag - Halloween 10- 31-
Totals for TOTALLY RAD VIDEO GAMES:
U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
09/18/2025 09/24/2025
$43,743.75 $43,743.75
95260694 Invoice 09/24/2025 $500.00 86967 $500.00
09/24/2025
$500.00 $500.00
1315654 Invoice 09/03/2025 $26.50 41242 $26.50
09/03/2025
1313582 Invoice 09/03/2025 $49.95 41242 $49.95
09/03/2025
1315646 Invoice 09/03/2025 $4,525.56 41242 $4,525.56
09/03/2025
$4,602.01 $4,602.01
0160-073125 Invoice 09/17/2025 $136.20 86928 $136.20
09/17/2025
CBWM25-005 Invoice 09/24/2025 $56.79 86968 $56.79
09/24/2025
$192.99 $192.99
232601 Invoice 09/03/2025 $1,572.00 86847 $1,572.00
25/07 Tree Maintenance 09/03/2025
91456 Invoice 09/17/2025 $18,222.50 86929 $18,222.50
09/17/2025
$19,794.50 $19,794.50
IR-5025 Invoice 09/24/2025 $9,407.00 86969 $9,407.00
09/24/2025
$9,407.00 $9,407.00
81362818 Invoice 09/03/2025 $162.40 86848 $162.40
09/03/2025
$162.40 $162.40
107287214 Invoice 09/22/2025 $1,203.77 41243 $1,203.77
09/22/2025
$1,203.77 $1,203.77
95438525 Invoice 09/17/2025 $150.00 86930 $150.00
09/17/2025
$150.00 $150.00
90005240 Invoice 09/09/2025 $1,989.00 86882 $1,989.00
09/09/2025
5610006194 Invoice 09/09/2025 $3,986.51 86882 $3,986.51 09/09/2025
$5,975.51 $5,975.51
$914,632.55 $914,632.55
Payroll 9/5/2025 $110,891.96
9/19/2025 $115,614.77
Total Payroll $226,506.73
Total Disbursement $1,141,139.28
25/10 - 18644 Alburtis
09/03/2025 09/24/2025
Totals for U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS:
UNITED STATES YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
09/05/2025 09/24/2025
Facility Deposit Refund
Totals for UNITED STATES YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE:
VALLEY ALARM
09/03/2025 09/24/2025
Tree Maintenance 8/16-
Totals for WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC:
25/10 - 17203 Corby Ave.
09/03/2025 09/24/2025
25/10 - Fire Station, AJ
Padelford Park & Artesia
Totals for VALLEY ALARM:
WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SO. CALIF.
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
25/07 Groundwater
09/24/2025 09/24/2025
FY25/26 Central Basin
Totals for WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SO. CALIF.:
A total of 238 transaction(s) listed
Wex Bank
09/22/2025 09/24/2025
25/08 Gas Card Purchases
Totals for Wex Bank:
YADIRA CISNEROS
09/17/2025 09/17/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for YADIRA CISNEROS:
YUNEX LLC
09/08/2025 09/09/2025
25/08 Traffic Signal
09/08/2025 09/09/2025
25/08 Traffic Signal Call/Out
Totals for YUNEX LLC:
GRAND TOTALS:
WESTERN AUDIO VISUAL
07/01/2025 09/24/2025
Western AV Cablecast and
Cloud Driven Solutions
Totals for WESTERN AUDIO VISUAL:
WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY
08/19/2025 09/03/2025
25/08 18750 Clarkdale Ave
Totals for WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY:
WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
07/15/2025 09/03/2025
08/31/2025 09/17/2025
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9C.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City Financial Report - Amended July 2025 and August 2025 FROM: Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the report.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) 2-4.705 (f), the attached Finance Report details the activity and balance for all City accounts and funds as of August 31, 2025. Reports are reconciled for cash on hand (bank) to cash recorded in the general ledger through the period ending August 31, 2025. Further, an amended Finance Report for July 2025 is also included, as Staff noted an error in the Report taken to Council on September 8, 2025.
The correction to the July 2025 Report is to the balance of the Checking Account. As Staff was processing yearend in preparation for the City's annual audit, it was noted that the balance on the Account did not balance. Staff diligently reviewed the City's accounts, and found that an error occurred causing the issue. The error has since been corrected; however, Staff found it of importance to file an amended Report with the Council.
Activity for Money Market, Checking, Revolving, Cafeteria, Local Agency Investment Fund, CDBG, and Petty Cash are provided for review. Fund Balances compare the cash to each fund's obligation. The balance of the individual accounts and funds should be read with the understanding that cash on hand, is not cash available for unplanned expenditures. The cash balance encompasses the City's contingency reserves, operating expenditures, and monies kept in restricted use funds including Trust and Agency. The City of Artesia is debt-free; therefore, the finance report does not include any debt activity.
ANALYSIS:
The City is the recipient of several reimbursable grants. This means that, while the City has been awarded funding projects, the City must front the cost of those projects with General Fund revenue, and request reimbursement from the respective grantor as each project progresses. Towards that end, the balance of individual accounts and funds reflected in this Report will vary from month to month as expenses are made and reimbursements are received.
The Schedule of Investments highlights the City's longer duration investments held with Academy Asset Management, the City's investment advisor. A summary of these investments has always been highlighted on the Treasurer's Report; however, the Schedule of Investments provides an additional layer of visibility of the City's longer duration investments.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the receipt and file of these Reports.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the report.
Attachments
Treasurer Report 072025 - Amended.pdf
Treasurer Report 082025.pdf
Amended 10/13/2025
MONEY MARKET
ACCOUNT
CHECKING
ACCOUNT
LOCAL AGENCY
INVESTMENT
ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance - 7/1/25 320,677.66 47,719.95 7,052,763.83 State/County/Misc Monthly Wires 1,474,554.83 - -
Deposits 6,556.39 - -
Civic Plus Credit deposits - 11,107.00 -
Credit Transactions - 2,000.84 -
PayGov Credit Deposits - 31,680.95 -
Transfer from Money Market - 1,385,000.00 -
Transfer from LAIF Account - 1,710,000.00 -
Interest Income 6.60 - 70,432.16
Transfer to Checking Account (1,385,000.00) - (1,710,000.00) Transfer to LAIF Account - - -
Transfer to CAMP/CLASS Account - - -
Disbursements - (2,560,355.17) -
Benefits Wires - (24,509.69) -
PERS Health - (68,517.91) -
PERS Retirement - (479,968.09) -
Payroll - (214,726.01) -
Payroll Tax Wire (EDD/IRS) - (54,829.79) -
Bank Fees/Paid Parking Fees (1,621.47) (885.19) -
Ending Balance - 7/31/2025 (216,283.11) 415,174.01 5,413,195.99
CAMP ACCOUNT CLASS ACCOUNT ACADEMY AM
Beginning Balance - 7/1/25 7,481,858.60 6,990,840.44 5,067,006.17 Transfer from Checking Account - - -
Deposits 28,033.36 25,792.13 17,479.88
Transfer Out/Disbursements - (4,208.33)
Unrealized Gain/Loss - - (12,631.50)
Ending Balance - 7/31/2025 7,016,632.57 7,509,891.96 5,067,646.22
CAFETERIA
ACCOUNT
CDBG FIX-UP
PROGRAM PETTY CASH
Beginning Balance - 7/1/25 1,324.56 1,716.19 500.00
Deposits - - -
Disbursements - - -
Ending Balance - 7/31/2025 1,716.19 1,324.56 500.00
07/31/25
Treasurer's Report
City of Artesia
Amended 10/13/2025
TREASURER'S REPORT (continued)
REVOLVING
ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL
ACCOUNTS
Beginning Balance - 7/1/25 1,362.14 26,965,769.54
Deposits - 4,762,644.14
Disbursements - (6,504,621.65)
Unrealized Gain/Loss - (12,631.50)
Ending Balance - 7/31/2025 25,211,160.53 1,362.14
Amended 10/13/2025
GENERAL FUND
(100)
SUMMER LUNCH
PROGRAM (150)
Cash Balance 14,213,585.85 6,425.49
Receivables 34,275.74 -
Prepaid Expenses 940,985.41 -
Investment Appreciation - -
Liabilities & Deposits (1,844,749.83) -
FUND BALANCE 6,425.49 13,344,097.17
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
ARTESIA
HOUSING
AUTHORITY
(200)
AJ PARK
EXPANSION
(205)
BICYCLE /
PEDESTRIAN
FUND (210)
Cash Balance 836,826.44 (172,239.80) 17,654.28
Receivables - -
Liabilities (61,895.00) - -
FUND BALANCE (172,239.80) 774,931.44 17,654.28
PUBLIC
EDUCATION IN
GOVERNMENT
(215)
BILLBOARD
FUND (220)
CNRA
SPECIFIED
GRANT (225)
Cash Balance (14,635.69) 465,429.10 (506,096.71)
Receivables - 2,379,604.21 -
Liabilities - (2,278,216.63) -
FUND BALANCE 566,816.68 (14,635.69) (506,096.71)
HOUSING
URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
(227)
CALIFORNIA
BEVERAGE
RECYCLING
(230)
YOUTH
ACTIVITIES
LEAGE (235)
Cash Balance 911.39 5,625.10 (12,377.59)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 5,625.10 911.39 (12,377.59)
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
07/31/25
Amended 10/13/2025
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
07/31/25
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
CITIZEN OPTION
FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY (240)
CLEAN AIR FUEL
BUS GRANT
(250)
COMMUNITY
FACILITY
DISTRICT (260)
Cash Balance 209,149.11 (10,547.50) 83,398.86
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (10,547.50) 209,149.11 83,398.86
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT
(270)
CALIFORNIA
STREET
GRANTS
(280)
FEDERAL STPL
(290)
Cash Balance (26,868.63) 539,734.32 71,069.12
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 539,734.32 (26,868.63) 71,069.12
MAP 21
EXCHANGE (310)
MEASURE M
(320)
MEASURE R
(330)
TREASURER'S REPORT (continued)
Cash Balance 196,257.43 1,429,323.25 743,710.62
Receivables - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 1,429,323.25 196,257.43 743,710.62
TOD PLANNING
GRANT (340)
COUNTY PARK
IMPROVEMENT
(350)
PROPOSITION A
FUND (360)
Cash Balance (59,617.11) 650,243.93 544,603.60
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 650,243.93 (59,617.11) 544,603.60
Amended 10/13/2025
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
07/31/25
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
PROPOSITION C
FUND (370) SB1 RMRA (375)
SB 1383
GIVEAWAY (377)
Cash Balance 645,003.87 1,088,531.09 74,592.19
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 1,088,531.09 645,003.87 74,592.19
SOUTH COAST
AIR QUALITY
MGMT DIST (390)
SAFE ROUTE TO
SCHOOL (400)
SHERIFF
FORFEITURES &
SEIZURES (410)
Cash Balance 310,838.71 (0.32) 447.20
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (0.32) 310,838.71 447.20
STATE GAS TAX
(420)
HOME STAY
PROGRAM (430)
STREET
LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE
FUND (440)
Cash Balance (82,572.21) 3,455.94 92,438.80
Receivables - - -
Liabilities (1.57) - -
FUND BALANCE 3,455.94 (82,573.78) 92,438.80
TRAFFIC
CONGESTION
RELIEF (450)
CAL FIRE
URBAN GRANT
(460)
DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES
(470)
Cash Balance 22,304.05 (73,304.55) 1,913,248.78
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (73,304.55) 22,304.05 1,913,248.78
Amended 10/13/2025
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
07/31/25
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
MEASURE W
(480)
RECYCLED OIL
(490)
Cash Balance 631,322.73 6,921.63
Receivables - -
Liabilities (1,958.82) -
FUND BALANCE 6,921.63 629,363.91
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
SPECIAL /
CAPITAL
PROJECT FUND
(500)
PIONEER BOND
PROJECT (510)
HISTORICAL
DISTRICT BOND
PROJECT (520)
Cash Balance (174,428.70) 361,312.39 583,558.09
Receivables 19,533.97 - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 361,312.39 (154,894.73) 583,558.09
AGENCY FUNDS
TRUST AND
AGENCY (710)
SENIOR
CITIZENS (720)
GEORGE
NELSON
MEMORIAL
FUND (740)
Cash Balance (38,210.09) 6,271.99 2,243.57
Receivables - - -
Liabilities 38,210.09 (6,271.99) (2,243.57)
FUND BALANCE - - -
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Cash Balance 24,585,540.02
Receivables 2,433,413.92
Fixed Assets, net -
Prepaid Expenses 940,985.41
Investment Appreciation -
Liabilities (4,157,127.32)
FUND BALANCE 23,802,812.03
Amended 10/13/2025
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
07/31/25
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUNDS
SUCCESSOR
AGENCY ADMIN
PROJECTS (800)
SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TAX
INCREMENT
(810)
REDEVELPMT
OBLIGATION
RETIREMENT
FUND (820)
Cash Balance - - 625,620.51
Cash with Fiscal Agent - 688,700.73 -
Liabilities - - -
Bonds Payable - (11,844,776.50) (133,597.81)
FUND BALANCE (11,156,075.77) - 492,022.70
TOTAL SUCCESSOR FUNDS
Cash Balance 625,620.51
Cash with Fiscal Agent 688,700.73
Liabilities -
Bonds Payable (11,978,374.31)
FUND BALANCE (10,664,053.07)
Amended 10/13/2025
Annual
COUPON YIELD@ Projected Weight
CUSIP # Date Date** COST # Interest
Money Market Funds + (Cash on Hand)
c First American Government Oblig F31846V203 Various Demand N/A 3.980% $62,412.22 62,412.22 62,412.22 2,484.01 0.012 Subtotal $62,412.22 62,412.22 62,412.22 2,484.01 0.012
Government Securities:
UNITED STATES TREASURY 9128287B0 2/26/2025 6/30/2026 1.875% 1.930% 728,203.13 750,000.00 734,475.00 14,062.50 0.149 UNITED STATES TREASURY 912828Y95 2/27/2025 7/31/2026 1.875% 1.930% 726,621.09 750,000.00 733,215.00 14,062.50 0.149 UNITED STATES TREASURY 912828Z94 2/27/2025 2/15/2030 1.500% 1.690% 661,435.55 750,000.00 675,000.00 11,250.00 0.149 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CDK4 2/27/2025 11/30/2026 1.250% 1.310% 618,667.97 650,000.00 626,411.50 8,125.00 0.129 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CFB2 2/27/2025 7/31/2027 2.750% 2.830% 726,708.98 750,000.00 732,862.50 20,625.00 0.149 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CFT3 2/27/2025 10/31/2029 4.000% 4.000% 745,400.39 750,000.00 752,077.50 30,000.00 0.149 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CKB6 2/25/2025 2/28/2026 4.625% 4.600% 752,871.09 750,000.00 751,192.50 34,687.50 0.149 Subtotal 4,959,908.20 5,150,000.00 5,005,234.00 132,812.50 1.025 Total Investments 5,022,320.42 5,212,412.22 5,067,646.22 135,296.51 1.04 Investment PAR MARKET*
Schedule of Investments
City of Artesia
July 31, 2025
PURCHASE MATURITY V A L U E
MONEY MARKET
ACCOUNT
CHECKING
ACCOUNT
LOCAL AGENCY
INVESTMENT
ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance - 8/1/25 415,174.01 (216,283.11) 5,413,195.99 State/County/Misc Monthly Wires 1,759,410.13 - -
Deposits 629,934.18 - -
Civic Plus Credit deposits - 15,829.00 -
Credit Transactions - 1,825.50 -
PayGov Credit Deposits - 18,081.18 -
Transfer from Money Market - 2,190,000.00 -
Transfer from LAIF Account - 240,000.00 -
Interest Income 11.38 -
Transfer to Checking Account (2,190,000.00) - (240,000.00) Transfer to LAIF Account - - -
Transfer to CAMP/CLASS Account - (1,120,000.00) -
Disbursements - (877,133.53) -
PERS Retirement - (42,705.55) -
Payroll - (221,560.32) -
Payroll Tax Wire (IRS) - (56,044.53) -
Bank Fees/Paid Parking Fees (1,999.93) (851.48) -
Ending Balance - 8/31/2025 612,529.77 (68,842.84) 5,173,195.99
CAMP ACCOUNT CLASS ACCOUNT ACADEMY AM
Beginning Balance - 8/1/25 7,509,891.96 7,016,632.57 5,067,646.22 Transfer from Checking Account 560,000.00 560,000.00 -
Deposits 28,358.55 26,042.97 5,780.62
Transfer Out/Disbursements - (208.33)
Unrealized Gain/Loss - - 32,943.00
Ending Balance - 8/31/2025 8,098,250.51 7,602,675.54 5,106,161.51
CAFETERIA
ACCOUNT
CDBG FIX-UP
PROGRAM PETTY CASH
Beginning Balance - 8/1/25 1,324.56 1,716.19 500.00
Deposits - - -
Disbursements - - -
Ending Balance - 8/31/2025 1,324.56 1,716.19 500.00
REVOLVING
ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL
ACCOUNTS
Beginning Balance - 8/1/25 1,362.14 25,211,160.53
Deposits - 6,035,273.51
08/31/25
Treasurer's Report
City of Artesia
Disbursements
- (4,750,503.67)
Unrealized Gain/Loss - 32,943.00
Ending Balance - 8/31/2025 1,362.14 26,528,873.37
GENERAL FUND
(100)
SUMMER LUNCH
PROGRAM (150)
Cash Balance 15,080,986.26 3,524.54
Receivables 34,275.74 -
Prepaid Expenses 940,985.41 -
Investment Appreciation - -
Liabilities & Deposits (1,844,749.83) -
FUND BALANCE 14,211,497.58 3,524.54
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
ARTESIA
HOUSING
AUTHORITY (200)
AJ PARK
EXPANSION (205)
BICYCLE /
PEDESTRIAN
FUND (210)
Cash Balance 819,718.21 (185,655.26) 17,654.28
Receivables - -
Liabilities (61,895.00) - -
FUND BALANCE 757,823.21 (185,655.26) 17,654.28
PUBLIC
EDUCATION IN
GOVERNMENT
(215)
BILLBOARD
FUND (220)
CNRA SPECIFIED
GRANT (225)
Cash Balance (12,169.67) 464,807.10 (533,738.67)
Receivables - 2,379,604.21 -
Liabilities - (2,278,216.63) -
FUND BALANCE (12,169.67) 566,194.68 (533,738.67)
HOUSING
URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
(227)
CALIFORNIA
BEVERAGE
RECYCLING
(230)
YOUTH
ACTIVITIES
LEAGUE (235)
Cash Balance 16,485.83 5,625.10 (21,099.74)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 16,485.83 5,625.10 (21,099.74)
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
08/31/25
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
08/31/25
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
CITIZEN OPTION
FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY (240)
CLEAN AIR FUEL
BUS GRANT
(250)
COMMUNITY
FACILITY
DISTRICT (260)
Cash Balance 209,149.11 (10,547.50) 83,398.86
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 209,149.11 (10,547.50) 83,398.86
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT
(270)
CALIFORNIA
STREET GRANTS
(280)
FEDERAL STPL
(290)
Cash Balance (27,726.65) 539,734.32 71,069.12
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (27,726.65) 539,734.32 71,069.12
MAP 21
EXCHANGE (310)
MEASURE M
(320)
MEASURE R
(330)
Cash Balance 196,257.43 1,426,200.55 730,222.02
Receivables - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 196,257.43 1,426,200.55 730,222.02
TOD PLANNING
GRANT (340)
COUNTY PARK
IMPROVEMENT
(350)
PROPOSITION A
FUND (360)
Cash Balance (64,753.21) 1,180,490.06 465,390.02
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (64,753.21) 1,180,490.06 465,390.02
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
08/31/25
PROPOSITION C
FUND (370) SB1 RMRA (375)
SB 1383
GIVEAWAY (377)
Cash Balance 651,792.40 1,127,799.83 71,637.12
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 651,792.40 1,127,799.83 71,637.12
SOUTH COAST
AIR QUALITY
MGMT DIST (390)
SAFE ROUTE TO
SCHOOL (400)
SHERIFF
FORFEITURES &
SEIZURES (410)
Cash Balance 307,521.32 (0.32) 447.20
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 307,521.32 (0.32) 447.20
STATE GAS TAX
(420)
HOME STAY
PROGRAM (430)
STREET
LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE
FUND (440)
Cash Balance (73,220.95) 3,455.94 73,630.04
Receivables - - -
Liabilities (1.57) - -
FUND BALANCE (73,222.52) 3,455.94 73,630.04
TRAFFIC
CONGESTION
RELIEF (450)
CAL FIRE URBAN
GRANT (460)
DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES
(470)
Cash Balance 22,304.05 (81,146.97) 1,931,195.12
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 22,304.05 (81,146.97) 1,931,195.12
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
MEASURE W
(480)
RECYCLED OIL
(490)
Cash Balance 620,299.06 5,101.63
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
08/31/25
Receivables - -
Liabilities (1,958.82) -
FUND BALANCE 618,340.24 5,101.63
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
SPECIAL /
CAPITAL
PROJECT FUND
(500)
PIONEER BOND
PROJECT (510)
HISTORICAL
DISTRICT BOND
PROJECT (520)
Cash Balance (174,428.70) 361,312.39 583,558.09
Receivables 19,533.97 - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (154,894.73) 361,312.39 583,558.09
AGENCY FUNDS
TRUST AND
AGENCY (710)
SENIOR
CITIZENS (720)
GEORGE
NELSON
MEMORIAL FUND
(740)
Cash Balance 8,457.94 6,271.99 2,243.57
Receivables - - -
Liabilities (8,457.94) (6,271.99) (2,243.57)
FUND BALANCE - - -
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Cash Balance 25,903,252.86
Receivables 2,433,413.92
Fixed Assets, net -
Prepaid Expenses 940,985.41
Investment Appreciation -
Liabilities (4,203,795.35)
FUND BALANCE 25,073,856.84
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUNDS
SUCCESSOR
AGENCY ADMIN
PROJECTS (800)
SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TAX
INCREMENT
(810)
REDEVELPMT
OBLIGATION
RETIREMENT
FUND (820)
Cash Balance - - 625,620.51
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
08/31/25
Cash with Fiscal Agent - 688,700.73 -
Liabilities - - -
Bonds Payable - (11,844,776.50) (133,597.81)
FUND BALANCE - (11,156,075.77) 492,022.70
TOTAL SUCCESSOR FUNDS
Cash Balance 625,620.51
Cash with Fiscal Agent 688,700.73
Liabilities -
Bonds Payable (11,978,374.31)
FUND BALANCE (10,664,053.07)
Annual
COUPON YIELD@ Projected Weight
CUSIP # Date Date** COST # Interest
Money Market Funds + (Cash on Hand)
c First American Government Oblig 31846V203 Various Demand N/A 3.980% $67,984.51 67,984.51 67,984.51 2,705.78 0.014 Subtotal $67,984.51 67,984.51 67,984.51 2,705.78 0.014
Government Securities:
UNITED STATES TREASURY 9128287B0 2/26/2025 6/30/2026 1.875% 1.930% 728,203.13 750,000.00 734,475.00 14,062.50 0.149 UNITED STATES TREASURY 912828Y95 2/27/2025 7/31/2026 1.875% 1.930% 726,621.09 750,000.00 733,215.00 14,062.50 0.149 UNITED STATES TREASURY 912828Z94 2/27/2025 2/15/2030 1.500% 1.690% 661,435.55 750,000.00 675,000.00 11,250.00 0.149 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CDK4 2/27/2025 11/30/2026 1.250% 1.310% 618,667.97 650,000.00 626,411.50 8,125.00 0.129 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CFB2 2/27/2025 7/31/2027 2.750% 2.830% 726,708.98 750,000.00 732,862.50 20,625.00 0.149 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CFT3 2/27/2025 10/31/2029 4.000% 4.000% 745,400.39 750,000.00 752,077.50 30,000.00 0.149 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CKB6 2/25/2025 2/28/2026 4.625% 4.600% 752,871.09 750,000.00 751,192.50 34,687.50 0.149 Subtotal 4,959,908.20 5,150,000.00 5,005,234.00 132,812.50 1.024 Total Investments 5,027,892.71 5,217,984.51 5,073,218.51 135,518.28 1.04 Investment PAR MARKET*
Schedule of Investments
City of Artesia
August 31, 2025
PURCHASE MATURITY V A L U E
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9D.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: AB 1234 Reporting
FROM: Christina Nieto-Linares, Administrative Secretary REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
BACKGROUND:
AB 1234, became effective January 1, 2006. This bill requires a local agency that provides reimbursement for expenses to members of its legislative body to adopt a written policy on the duties for which legislative body members may receive compensation, other than meetings of the legislative body or an advisory body or attendance at a conference or organized educational activity. Resolution No. 24-2970 outlines the City’s Expense Reimbursement and Travel Policy.
STATEMENT OF FACT:
Councilmember Event
Benefit of Expenditure to the
Residents
Ali Sajjad Taj
BizFed PAC's 11th Annual Freshman
Policymakers Reception - 9/24
Attending City, community, regional
and other events
Annual Conference and Expo -
League of Cal Cities Oct 8-10
Participating in regional, state and
national organizations whose
activities
Rene Trevino Artesia Historical Society - 9/27 Attending City Community regional and other events
Melissa Ramoso Artesia Historical Society - 9/27 Attending City Community regional and other events
Monica Manalo Artesia Historical Society - 9/27 Attending City Community regional and other events
Zeel Ahir Artesia Historical Society - 9/27 Attending City Community regional and other events
Annual Conference and Expo -
League of Cal Cities Oct 8-10
Participating in regional, state and
national organizations whose
activities
Additionally, Council is provided automobile reimbursement in the amount of a flat $150 per month amount as authorized in the Resolution 24-2970, which outlines the Expense Reimbursement and Travel Policy FISCAL IMPACT:
The reported expenditures are in compliance with AB 1234, the City travel policy, and have been budgeted.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file report.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9E.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Minutes
FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve minutes as presented for the following City Council meetings:
August 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting
September 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting
BACKGROUND:
The attached action minutes serve as the official record of the City Council meetings, recording the legislative body’s decisions, recorded in its motions, actions, and votes, as mandated by Government Code 36814 and 40801.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of this item.
Attachments
MINUTES 8-11-25 Reg.pdf
MINUTES 9-8-25 Reg.pdf
Artesia City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 11, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Taj called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir.
Staff Present: City Manager Avalos, Deputy City Manager Burke, Finance Manager Murguia, City Attorney Nguyen, City Clerk Alderete, Public Works Manager Sanchez, Parks & Recreation Manager Guerra, Special Projects Manager Lee, Management Analyst Flores, and Recreation Program Coordinator Apisala.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Bob De Leon, from Artesia Calvary Chapel delivered the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Community Library Manager Robert Gardner, led the pledge of allegiance.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5A. Public Comments Public comments could be provided, in person or submitted by email to [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Lorelei Bailey, Margaret Saito, and Michele Diaz provided public comments for items not listed on the agenda.
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Manalo attended the Rotary Club Meeting and economic development meetings.
Councilmember Ramoso attended the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control meeting on July 17th..
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7A. Women’s Equality Day Proclamation
A proclamation for Women’s Equality Day was presented by the Council. 7B. National Night Out Proclamation
A proclamation for National Night Out was accepted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Deputy Jimenez.
7C. Certificate of Recognition for Artesia Shoe Care Center A Certificate of Recognition for exceptional service was presented to Artesia Shoe Care Center.
7D. Presentation of Portraits to the 2025 Artesia Court Portraits for the 2024-2025 Miss Artesia Teen Outgoing Court were presented by Councilmember Ahir to Miss Artesia Teen Queen Thalia Mansilla, Miss Artesia Teen Princess Valeria Martinez, Miss Artesia Teen Princess Bridget MartinezZarate, and Miss Artesia Teen Princess Miranda Cadena. Portraits for the 2024- 2025 Miss Artesia Outgoing Court were presented by Councilmember Ramoso to Miss Savanna Sousa, Miss Artesia Princess Vanessa Rivera, Miss Artesia Princess Shaylah-Claire Mercado, Miss Artesia Princess Maria Macedo-Andrade. Portraits for the 2025-2026 Miss Artesia Teen Incoming Court were presented by Councilmember Manalo to Miss Artesia Teen Queen Bridget Martinez-Zarate, Miss Artesia Teen Princess Sofia Leanne Medina, Miss Artesia Teen Princess Makenzi Roa, and Miss Artesia Teen Princess Ava Kolostian. Portraits for the 2025-2026 Miss Artesia Incoming Court were presented by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino to Miss Artesia Queen Zanki Sheth, Miss Artesia Princess Maria Macedo-Andrade, Miss Artesia Princess Gitali Chodha, and Miss Artesia Princess Blossom Rodriguez. 7E. Staff Introduction
Parks & Recreation Manager Guerra introduced new Recreation Program Coordinator, Isaiah Pissala. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Isaiah Pissala.
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
Artesia Library Updates
Community Library Manager Robert Gardner provided updates.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Trevino moved, seconded by Councilmember Ramoso, to approve consent calendar items 9A-9P, (excluding 9M and 9P).
Motion carried, 5-0
9A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only
Recommended Action: Waive Reading, by Title Only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions.
Said Ordinances and Resolutions Which Appear on the Public Agenda Shall Be Determined to Have Been Read by Title and Further Reading Waived. 9B. Accounts Payable Check Register - July 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9C. City Financial Report - June 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9D. AB 1234 Reporting
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9E. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes as Presented for July 14, 2025 - Special Meeting, and July 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting.
9F. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Artesia Downtown Specific Plan Environmental Findings
Recommended Action: Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-971, Adopting the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (Case No. 2024-06)
9G. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding New Downtown Specific PlanAdoption and Zoning Map
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-972, Amending Section 9-2.3453 (Specific Plan Zones and Zoning Map Designations) of Article 34.5 (Specific Plan Zones (SP)) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code and Amending the City of Artesia Zoning Map 9H. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-973, Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 45 of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units To Comply With Recent Changes in State Law, and Finding the Action To Be Statutorily Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under Public Resources Code § 21080.17 9I. Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding With the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority
Recommended Action: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute on Their Behalf, the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding With the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority 9J. Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for Permitting and Code Compliance Software and Implementation
Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize the City Manager To Execute, the Master Services Agreement With OpenGov, Inc. For Permitting, Planning and Code Compliance Software and Implementation Services Totaling $137,975.34 Over a Three Year Period.
9K. New Service Request with the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department for GIS Modernization Services
Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize the City Manager To Execute a ThreeYear Service Request With the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department for Geographic Information Systems Modernization Services for an Amount Not-ToExceed $123,444. 9L. Purchase Order to Engage Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software Services
Recommended Action: Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager To Execute a Purchase Order To Engage Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri) for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software Services for an Amount Not-ToExceed $61,800 for a Three Year Period. 9N. Resolution Regarding Temporary Street Closure of Various City Streets to hold the 2nd Annual Artesia 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 15, 2025 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-301, Approving a Highway Permit for The Temporary Closure of a Portion of Various City Streets, Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21101(E) in Connection With the City of Artesia 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk Event To Be Held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA.
9O. Resolution Regarding Voting Delegates for 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo General Assembly
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3062, Designating A Primary and An Alternate Delegate for The 2025 Annual Conference and Expo General Assembly.
ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (9M and 9P)
9M. Resolution Regarding Youth Community Access Grant Program Application Submission to the California Natural Resources Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3060, Approving the Application for the Youth Community Access Grant Program, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute All Documents Necessary To Apply for the Grant.
Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra provided staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir, to approve agenda item 9M, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
9P. Appointment for Beautification and Maintenance Committee Recommended Action: Receive and file.
Councilmember Manalo appointed John Udike to the Beautification and Maintenance Committee. City Clerk Alderete administered the Oath of Office to John Udike.
Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir, to approve agenda item 9P, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
10. PUBLIC HEARING - None
11. DISCUSSION
11A. Ad Hoc Committee for Public Service Center
Recommended Action: Form a Public Service Center Design Ad-Hoc Committee and Appoint Two Council Members To Work With Staff on the Development of the Design and Implementation of the Public Service Center.
Deputy City Manager Burke provided staff report. Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.
The Council appointed Councilmembers Manalo and Ahir to the Ad Hoc Committee for the Public Service Center.
11B. Resolution Regarding a General Fund Reserve Policy Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3063, Adopting a General Fund Reserve Policy.
Finance Manager Murguia provided staff report. City Manager Avalos provided input.
Councilmember Manalo and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, to approve agenda item 11B, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
City Manager Avalos provided updates.
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino requested that staff replicate the speed survey without roundabouts to determine the speed of the street.
Councilmember Ramoso requested the data related to ticketing during the dates law enforcement was present at the intersections.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Artesia City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, September 8, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Taj called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir.
Staff Present: City Manager Avalos, Deputy City Manager Burke, Finance Manager Murguia, City Attorney Nguyen, City Clerk Alderete, Public Works Manager Sanchez, Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra, Special Projects Manager Lee, Management Analyst Flores, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Acevedo, Management Intern Osinga, and Administrative Analyst Vega.
3. INVOCATION
Bishop Robert Magalogo, from Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints delivered the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Los Angeles Sheriff Department Captain Holguin, led the pledge of allegiance.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5A. Public Comments Public comments could be provided, in person or submitted by email to [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Margaret Saito provided public comments for items not listed on the agenda.
Mayor Taj requested a consensus from the council to move Item 12A after item 7.
Council gave consensus to move the item.
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Ahir attended the Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting for the Design of the Public Service Center and the State of the City event.
Councilmember Manalo attended the Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting for the Design of the Community Center, the Shoe Repair Goodbye event, the Council of Governments transportation meeting, and the State of the City event.
Councilmember Ramoso attended the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control meeting, the Contract Cities August Board of Directors meeting, and the State of the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino attended the Contract Cities August Board of Directors’ meeting, the SELACO meeting, and the Contract Cities Legislative Committee meeting, and the State of the City.
Mayor Taj attended the State of the City.
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7A. National Preparedness Month
A proclamation for National Preparedness Month was accepted by Dave Ashman, Area E of DMAC.
7B. National Hispanic American Heritage Month Proclamation A proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month was accepted by Manos Unidos.
7C. Service Club Month Proclamation
A proclamation for Service Club Month was accepted by Friends of the Artesia Library, Artesia Historical Society, Rotary Club President Dan Rocha, and Manos Unidos.
7D. Staff Introductions
Finance Manager Murguia introduced new Finance Department Administrative Analyst, Kevin Vega. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Kevin Vega.
Deputy City Manager Burke introduced new Management Intern Sam Osigna. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Sam Osigna. 12A. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Avalos provided updates. He introduced LASD Captain Holguin, who presented a quarterly report. Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
8A. Distinguished Young Women
Distinguished Young Women Program Director Jeanie McHatton introduced two Distinguished Young Women winners, Jolie Voe, Distinguished Young Woman Central, and Grace Zhao, Distinguished Young Woman East, who provided updates.
Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
8B. Artesia Cemetery
Artesia Cemetery General Manager Tony Mendoza provided updates. Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
8C. International Street Fair and Diversity Festival Update Parks and Recreation Supervisor Acevedo provided updates.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved, seconded by Councilmember Ramoso, to approve consent calendar items 9A-9J, (excluding 9I and 9J).
Motion carried, 5-0
9A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only
Recommended Action: Waive Reading, by Title Only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions.
Said Ordinances and Resolutions Which Appear on the Public Agenda Shall Be Determined to Have Been Read by Title and Further Reading Waived. 9B. Accounts Payable Check Register – August 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9C. City Financial Report - July 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9D. AB 1234 Reporting
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9E. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes as Presented for August 11, 2025 - Special Meeting, and August 28, 2025 – Special Meeting.
9F. Professional Services Agreement With Risk Management Professionals To Update the Artesia Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Recommended Action: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute, Agreement With Risk Management Professionals in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $66,653, Plus a 10% Contingency.
9G. Resolution for Highway Permit for Temporary Street Closure Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 25-3065, Approving a Highway Permit for the Temporary Closure of a Portion of Ashworth Avenue Between Devlin Avenue and Clarkdale Avenue Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21101(E) in Connection With the Approval of the Artesia D.E.S. Portuguese Hall – Popular Saints Festival To Be Held on Saturday, September 20, 2025; and make a Determination of Exemption under CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities (Class 1) of the CEQA Guidelines.
9H. Resolution Regarding Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement With Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 25-3066, Approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority.
ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (9I and 9J)
9I. Agreement With the County of Los Angeles for a Joint Traffic Signal Synchronization Project on Norwalk Boulevard, San Antonio Drive, and Pioneer Boulevard From Beverly Boulevard to Carson Street Recommended Action: Approve Agreement With the County of Los Angeles in the Amount of $147,000, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute, Including the Amendments up to the 15% Contingency and Make Amendments That Do Not Change the Contract Amount and Contingency.
Public Works Manager Sanchez provided staff report. Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir, to approve agenda item 9I, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
9J. Professional Services Agreement with RKA Consulting Group to complete Plans, Specifications and Estimates for the Roadway Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Recommended Action: Approve the Agreement in the Amount of $178,555, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute, Including Amendments up to a 10% Contingency and Make Amendments That Do Not Change the Contract Amount and the Contingency; and Make a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15301 as a Class1(C) Project.
Public Works Manager Sanchez provided staff report. Finance Manager Murguia and City Manager Avalos provided input. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Ahir moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, to approve agenda item 9J, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10A. Resolution to Update the Facility Use Fee Schedule Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3064, Approving and Adopting Amended and Updated Facility Use Fee Schedule and Repealing Resolution No. 18- 2720; And Make a Determination of Exemption From CEQA Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8).
Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra provided staff report. Deputy City Manager Burke provided input. Mayor Taj opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Taj closed the public hearing. Councilmember Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, to approve agenda item 10A, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
11. DISCUSSION
11A. Schematic Design for Public Service Center Project Located at 18730 Clarkdale Avenue, the Former Library Facility
Recommended Action: Approve the Schematic Design for the Artesia Public Service Center Project.
Management Analyst Flores provided staff report. Architect Lok Ng from BOA Architecture provided a presentation. City Manager Avalos provided input. Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, and Councilmember Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments
Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Councilmember Ramoso, to approve agenda item 11A, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
11B. Consideration of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Recommended Action: Receive and File.
City Manager Avalos provided background. Kosmont Consultant Dieguez provided presentation. City Manager Avalos and Deputy City Manager Burke provided input.
Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved, seconded by Councilmember Ramoso, to give staff direction to move forward and follow the recommended timeline.
Motion carried, 5-0.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:56 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9F.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Amendments to the Community Benefits Grant Program Funding Policy FROM: Carmen Zambrano, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the updated Community Benefits Grant Program Funding Policy.
BACKGROUND:
In August 2024, the City Council approved the Community Benefits Grant Program Funding Policy for the Pilot Cycle (Cycle 1). The Community Benefits Grant Program is funded through Community Benefit Agreements with the City of Artesia's ("City") three cannabis permittees. The Policy was approved to guide the distribution of funds among City programs and events, community non-profit organizations, and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce.
In Calendar Year 2025, the following organizations were awarded funding under Cycle 1: Artesia Historical Society ($37,500), Friends of Artesia Library ($25,000), Saahas for Cause ($13,000), South Asian Network ($11,500), and the Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club ($12,000). Grantees are required to present their project outcomes at the conclusion of the grant cycle, which is scheduled to occur at the January 2026 City Council meeting.
ANALYSIS:
During Cycle 1, applicants were permitted to request up to $100,000, which represented the majority of the total grant funds available. However, the original policy language created some confusion, as several applicants interpreted the $100,000 figure as the maximum amount available to a single applicant rather than the total pool available for distribution. Additionally, several applications included administrative and personnel costs, which were not intended to be eligible expenses.
To address the issue of limited funding, and high interest in the program, staff recommends changing the policy to specify that applicants may submit requests between $2,000 and $40,000. This adjustment will allow for more organizations to benefit from the program, rather than a single applicant receiving a disproportionate share of funds. Staff is also recommending a revision to disallow administrative and overhead costs and ensure that funding is used for projects and programs that provide measurable community benefits, rather than covering staffing or administrative expenses.
Staff further recommends amending the accountability requirement for returning applicants to ensure consistency between grant cycles. In Cycle 1, the policy required that funds be expended within the calendar year of the award and reports be submitted within 60 days of December 31st. Based on this, presentations were expected to be delivered in February 2026. The issue with this policy is that 2025 awardees would be ineligible for additional grants as they would not have presented their report to the City Council prior to 2026 grant awards. Building on lessons learned from Cycle 1, staff proposes establishing hard deadlines, and requiring all funds from Cycle 2 (Calendar Year 2026) to be expended by the first Monday in December. This will ensure that applicants not only use their funds strategically but also plan their projects with the grant timeline in mind. It will also help applicants track expenditures throughout the year, prepare them to present outcomes to the City Council at the January meeting, and allow the City to close out one grant cycle before awarding funds for the next. Under this model, grants would close and all reporting would be submitted by the second Monday in December, with presentations continuing to occur at the January City Council meeting, and new awards distributed immediately thereafter. Having reports submitted in December will allow staff time to review the report on the use of funds, ensure the expenditures match the funding agreement, and determine the non-profits eligibility for subsequent funding prior to making recommendations for the subsequent funding cycle.
In addition, Staff is recommending that the Policy be revised to allow grant extensions in circumstances when a project requires additional time, such as for capital improvements or when funds are being leveraged with other fundraising efforts. Under this revision, the City Manager would have discretion to authorize extensions of grant agreements for no more than two additional one-year periods.
The final change is in regards to the allocation for the Artesia Chamber of Commerce ("Chamber"). In 2025, the Chamber elected not to apply for the funds. Staff recommends that if the Chamber chooses not to apply for funding set aside for the organization in subsequent funding cycles, that the funding be added to the funding available for non-profit organizations.
Staff intends to open the Calendar Year 2026 grant Cycle 2 on Thursday, October 16, 2025, and close it on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00 pm, allowing a five-week application period. Calendar Year 2026 grantees will be awarded at the January 2026 Council meeting. Any grantee from 2025 applying for 2026 funds will be required to present the results of their 2025 grant at a City Council meeting prior to receiving an award for 2026.
City staff will also encourage interested applicants to reach out for guidance during the application process.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Community Benefits Grant Program is funded through Community Benefit Agreements with the City’s three cannabis permittees. Under these agreements, beginning in the third year (November 2025) each permittee shall contribute the greater of 1.1% of gross receipts or $100,000 annually. “Gross receipts” are defined in AMC 3-5.504 as sales revenue from cannabis products excluding state and local taxes. If the minimum contribution of $300,000 is received from the cannabis permittees, then 55% or $165,000, in community benefit grant funding will be available for allocation to non-profits, and 10% or $30,000 will be available to the Artesia Chamber of Commerce in 2026.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the updated Community Benefits Grant Program Funding Policy.
Attachments
CBG Policy and Application.pdf
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 Phone: 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240
CITY OF ARTESIA
COMMUNITY BENEFITS GRANT PROGRAM
FUNDING POLICY
PURPOSE
The City of Artesia recognizes the value that other organizations have in providing services that benefit the community and its members. As part of establishing the City’s Retail Cannabis Program, the City will receive annual Community Benefit Funds from the City’s Retail Cannabis Permittees. The City Council reviewed and approved the Community Benefits Grant Program Funding Policy on August 12, 2024, revised it on October 13, 2025, and may revisit the Policy in the future based on changing needs of the City.
The City Council wishes to allocated Community Benefit Funds received of the City’s Cannabis Permittees in the following manner, subject to terms and conditions as provided herein:
❖ City Events and Programs – 35% of received funds
❖ Community Benefit Grant Program – 55% of received funds ❖ Artesia Chamber of Commerce – 10% of received funds
The Community Benefits Grant Program is intended to provide monetary assistance to eligible community non-profit organizations in their efforts to provide social, educational, and cultural services to the community. Grants will be awarded in amounts of $2,000-$40,000.
CITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
The City shall retain 35% of Community Benefit Funds received from Cannabis Permittees each year to continue funding City community events, programs, and needs for the benefit of residents and businesses within the City. Community events, programs, and needs include, but are not limited to:
the International Street Fair and Diversity Festival, National Night Out Against Crime, Public Safety Expo, 4th of July, Crossing Guard Program, public service center including Sheriff Deputies, oncampus drug free campaigns, Red Ribbon programs, and other Law Enforcement activities. 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 Phone: 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240
ELIGIBILITY AND POLICY
To be eligible to apply for grant monies under the City’s Community Benefits Grant Program, a community non-profit organization must satisfy the following standards:
1. The organization must operate as a non-profit and provide verification of 501(c)(3) status and ongoing operations for at least two consecutive years prior to the application period.
2. The organization must serve and publicly benefit the City of Artesia and its residents and/or Artesia’s business community. The organization will need to show that more than 50% of the program beneficiaries are Artesia residents.
3. Applicants must explain how the proposed project or program will serve the City of Artesia and its residents or business community.
4. The project or program must directly provide the social service, educational, or cultural program(s) for which grant monies are sought in the City of Artesia.
5. Grant monies cannot be used for religious or partisan political activities.
6. Applicants must identify othersources of funding if the program requires funding in a greater amount than the grant award.
7. Grant Awardees shall recognize the City for awarding grant monies for the project or program.
8. Grant Awardees must submit a report on the use of funds by the second Monday in December of the grant cycle year, marking the conclusion of the funding period.
Awardees are also required to present a report to the City Council by the January City Council meeting (second Monday of January). The report must be submitted prior to being awarded subsequent rounds of grant funding. The report on use of funds must include the following:
• A financial report outlining how the grant funds were expended, including how many Artesia residents or businesses were served. All funds must be expended by the first Monday in December unless otherwise approved by the City Manager. If funds were not fully expended, please specify when they will be used;
• If funds were not expended, confirmation that they were returned, or that a request for extension was submitted;
• If revenues were collected from the program (for example ticket sales or program registration fees), the disposition of said proceeds generated by the project or program and how they will be used by the organization; • A summary of the overall outcome of the project or program, including photographs;
• Copies of all promotional materials distributed in the marketing ofthe project or program; and
• Following Staff review, additional clarification may be requested.
9. All awarded funds must be expended within the calendar year of the award. An Awardee may request an extension if a project requires additional time, such as in the case of capital projects or when funds are being leveraged with other fundraising efforts. To be considered for an extension, the Awardee must submit the report 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 Phone: 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240 required in Item 8, along with a written justification and the requested extension period. The City Manager may, at their discretion, review the request and authorize an extension of the grant agreement.
Failure to provide the report or make the presentation will make the entity ineligible for future funding until the report on the use of funds is received and the presentation is made. The City retains the right to audit the use of the grant funds for a period of two years from the award of the grant. Therefore, grantees must retain all records relating to the grant, including, without limitation, receipts and invoices, for a period of two years from the award of the grant. Grantees shall submit relevant documents to the City for an audit within thirty (30) days of the City’s written request. Failure to comply with a City audit, including, without limitation, providing relevant documentation to the City that the City may request during an audit, may make the entity ineligible for future funding, in the City Manager’s sole and absolute discretion.
PRIORITY FOR ARTESIA-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
501(c)(3)sthat are located in the City of Artesia shall receive priority funding each application period.
Applications received from Artesia-based organizations shall be reviewed first. After all eligible Artesia-based organizations with a proposed project meeting the program criteria are funded, applications from all other community-based organizations will be reviewed for potential funding based on availability of funds.
ARTESIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Artesia Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6), shall be eligible to receive 10% of the Community Benefit funds received each year from the Community Benefits Grant Program. To receive funds, the Artesia Chamber of Commerce must submit a completed Community Benefit Grant application, annual report, and presentation to the City Council on the use of funds. If the Chamber of Commerce does not submit an application, the amount of funding set aside for the organization shall be added to the funding available for Artesia-Based non-profit organizations for that funding year.
INSURANCE
As a condition to being awarded a grant, each grantee shall provide a certificate of liability insurance to the City, with an amount, issuer, coverage, and endorsements deemed acceptable by the City. The grantee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees, contractors, and agentsfrom and against any claims made with respect to this program, the grant, and the use of the grant funds.
FUNDING PROCEDURES
This is a voluntary program, and final grant decisions are made solely by the City Council, in its absolute discretion and will be made for each grant funding cycle. Submission of an application does not guarantee a grant award, and in addition to denying a grant award, the City Council may also 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 Phone: 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240 choose to not fund any grants and/or approve a lesser amount than requested on a grant application.
Receipt of a grant in one cycle does not guarantee receipt of funds in any other grant cycle. Total funds available will be determined by the City Council, annually. Funds must be expended and the report of the use of funds must be received prior to applying for additional funding.
Failure to submit a complete application or comply with any of these procedures may remove an application from funding consideration. Failure to abide by the rules and procedures as set forth in this document will result in denial of future funding for the organization. However, the City Manager may, but is not required to, allow an applicant to correct an application deficiency. The City Manager, in their sole and absolute discretion, may administratively cancel, postpone, extend, or modify a grant cycle. The City reserves its rights to modify the terms and conditions of this Program at any time for any reason.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must apply by using the Community Benefits Grant Program application. Applications may also be requested by email at [email protected].
Application periods will open in October of each year and close in November of each year.
Following review, grants will be awarded based on available funding at the January City Council meetings each year, subject to the terms and conditions herein.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Completed application forms along with supplemental documents must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on November 20, 2025, addressed to:
City of Artesia
Attn: Community Benefit Grant Program
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
Or emailed to [email protected] with “Community Benefit Grant Program Application” in the subject line.
EVALUATION OF APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Following the application deadline, a Committee comprised of City staff members will be appointed by the City Manager. The Committee will review and consider all applications.
Applicants may be asked to attend a meeting to address the Committee, answer questions, and clarify their use of funds. All applications will be evaluated to determine which non-profit organizations best meet the social service and cultural program needs the City seeks to satisfy.
In the case of multiple grant applications that are competing for limited available funds and resources, consideration will be given to applications based on the following criteria:
1. The organization is an Artesia based 501(c)(3);
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 Phone: 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240
2. Whether the project or program meets all the objectives and requirements of this Policy;
3. The number of Artesia community members who are expected to benefit, participate in, and be positively impacted by the project or program;
4. Performance of each applicant in prior years, including demonstrated fiscal responsibility and compliance with applicable regulations and requirements;
5. The amount of grant funding and/or resources previously awarded to project or program in prior years; and
6. The amount of funding and/or resources requested as a proportion of the total cost of the project or program.
Following the Committee screening and review process, a recommendation will be presented to the City Council. The City Council will review the Committee’s report and consider the award of funds to selected non-profit organizations.
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
Non-profit organizations selected to receive funds and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce will be required to sign and execute an Agreement with the City of Artesia prior to the release of funds ensure the proper use of funds.
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240
CITY OF ARTESIA
COMMUNITY BENEFITS GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING
APPLICATION
APPLICATIONS OPEN: OCTOBER 16, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20, 2025
Organization/Agency Name:________________________________ Proposed Project or Program:____________________________________________ Funding Amount Requested:_____________________________________________ (Grant Awards may be made from $2,000 to $40,000)
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240 Community Benefits Grant Program Application
Organization’s Name: ____________________________________________________________ Contact Name: _________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Cell: _____________________________ Address: ________________________ City: ___________________ Zip: ___________ Email:_________________________________________________________________________ Project Title: ___________________________________________________________________ Total Project Cost: $_____________________
Amount Requested: $_____________________
If total project cost is greater than grant amount requested, please provide other funding sources:
______________________________________________________________________________ Please answer the questions below in the space provided or attach additional sheets, if needed.
1. Briefly state the mission or purpose of the organization. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
2. How will this project or program benefit the City of Artesia and its residents? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240
3. Briefly describe the project or program and the specific purpose for which you are requesting funds.
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4. What exact results do you hope to achieve and how will those results be sustained after the grant period?
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5. Describe your organization’s capacity to conduct this project or program, and list your recent accomplishments.
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
6. Attach a detailed budget for your project or program. The budget must specify the time frame covered and provide a clear breakdown of how requested funds will be used, if awarded. Applicants shall also disclose any other sources of funding, including grants, sponsorships, or in-kind contributions, and indicate how such resources align with and support the proposed budget.
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7. How do you propose to involve the community in the project or program? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
8. How will you evaluate the success of your project or program? And how will you report that success to the City after the project or program is complete? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Note: Per policy, awardees must submit a written report by the second Monday in December and present to City Council in January.
Signature of Officer: __________________________________ Date: ______________ Print Name and Title: ______________________________________________________
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9G.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance to Adopt Updated Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, Residential Codes, and Green Building Standards FROM: Sal Lopez, Interim Community Development Director Steven Valdez, Acting Planning Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 25-975, Adopting by Reference Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Building Code; Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Electrical Code; Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Plumbing Code; Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Mechanical Code; Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Residential Code; Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Code; Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code; Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Existing Building Code; Together with Certain Amendments, Deletions and Additions, Including Findings, Fees, and Penalties; and Amending the Artesia Municipal Code;
2. Find the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); And
3. Direct Staff to notice and hold public hearing on the proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 25-975 at the City Council’s regularly scheduled November meeting.
BACKGROUND:
In July of 2024, the California Building Standards Commission for the State of California published new uniform building codes, which provide standards and requirements for the building of all structures in the state. The 2023 Editions of the State Building Codes became operative on January 1, 2025 and apply to all cities in the State of California. However, Counties and Cities in the State of California are permitted under state law to adopt these updated State Building Codes with technical amendments that address local climatic, topographic, and geological conditions. Therefore, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles adopted the 2023 Editions of the State Building Codes and the 2022 Fire Code with certain changes and modifications that address unique conditions to Los Angeles County. When adopted, the modified state building codes are incorporated into the Los Angeles County Code of Ordinances as:
Title 26 - Building Code
Title 27 - Electrical Code
Title 28 - Plumbing Code
Title 29 - Mechanical Code
Title 30 - Residential Code
Title 31 - Green Building Code
Title 32 - 2022 Fire Code
Title 33 - Existing Building Code
The City of Artesia continually adopts the new Editions of the State Building Codes, with local Los Angeles County amendments. Staff has prepared Ordinance No. 25-975 to adopt by reference Title 26, Title 27, Title 28, Title 29, Title 30, Title 31, Title 32, and Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Code.
ANALYSIS:
The City of Artesia obtains building and plan check services from the County of Los Angeles. Consequently, it is in the City’s interest to adopt the 2023 Editions of the State Building Codes with Los Angeles County’s amendments in order to provide efficient and consistent building and plan check services to clients and incorporate amendments that address local conditions shared by the County of Los Angeles and the City of Artesia. Exhibit A in proposed Ordinance No. 25-976 outlines the amendments adopted by the County of Los Angeles and provides justification for each amendment. The justifications for the amendments fall into the following two categories:
1. Geographic and Topographic. Los Angeles County is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are capable of producing earthquakes. The State Department of Conservation and the California State Mining and Geology Board have identified that soils in the County of Los Angeles and the City of Artesia are subject to liquefaction under certain conditions. The amendments adopted by the County of Los Angeles impose stricter building codes which address the geographic and topographic concerns experienced by the County of Los Angeles and the City of Artesia.
2. Climatic and Topographic. Los Angeles County is subject to dry seasonal weather conditions and hot Santa Ana winds followed by heavy winter rains. These climatic conditions, combined with the high density of development and relatively flat terrain, can create substantive fire hazards. The amendments adopted by the County of Los Angeles impose stricter building codes which address the climatic and topographic concerns experienced by the County of Los Angeles and the City of Artesia.
Proposed Ordinance No. 25-976 would adopt by reference Title 26, Title 27, Title 28, Title 29, Title 30, Title 31, Title 32, and Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Code, which incorporates the 2022 Edition of the State Fire Code and Los Angeles County's amendments and the 2023 Editions of the State Building Codes and Los Angeles County’s amendments.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff recommends that the City Council determine that the proposed action is exempt from environmental review under the general rule stated in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). This section applies where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the activity may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed update involves revisions to existing building regulations to maintain consistency with State law and does not result in any direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no fiscal impacts related to the introduction of Ordinance No. 25-975.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Waive full reading and introduce, as read by title, Ordinance No. 25-975, Adopting by Reference Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Building Code; Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Electrical Code; Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Plumbing Code; Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Mechanical Code; Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Residential Code; Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Code; Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code; Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Existing Building Code; Together with Certain Amendments, Deletions and Additions, Including Findings, Fees, and Penalties; and Amending the Artesia Municipal Code;
2. Find the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); And
3. Direct Staff to notice and hold public hearing on the proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 25-975 at the City Council’s regularly scheduled November meeting.
Attachments
Ordinance 25 -975.pdf
Exhibit A - LA County Fire Code - 2023-0008
Exhibit A - LA County Building Code - 2022-0057
Notice of Exemption
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-975
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING AND
AMENDING THE 2023 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE;
TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2023 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE
2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING AND
AMENDING THE 2023 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE;
TITLE 30 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2023 CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE; TITLE 31 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE
2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE;
TITLE 33 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2023 CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE; AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
FIRE CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS, INCLUDING FINDINGS,
FEES AND PENALTIES; AND AMENDING THE ARTESIA
MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 1 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 1
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
8-1.01 Adoption of Building Code.
8-1.02 Definitions.
8-1.03 Violations and Penalties.
8-1.04 Building Code Fees and Charges Adjusted.
8-1.01 Adoption of Building Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting and amending the California Building Code, 2019 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 35 and Appendices C, I and J, is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the Building Code of the City of Artesia.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2023 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Artesia Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2023 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Artesia and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. 8-1.02 Definitions.
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in this Code, each such name or terms shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
Board of Appeals shall mean the City Council of the City of Artesia.
Department of Building and Safety shall mean the Building and Safety Department of the City of Artesia.
Building Official shall mean the Chief Building Inspector of the City of Artesia or such other person designated by the City Council to perform the duties of the Chief Building Inspector.
City shall mean the City of Artesia.
County, County of Los Angeles, and unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles shall mean the City of Artesia.
County Engineer shall mean the City Engineer of the City of Artesia or such other person designated by the City Council to perform the duties of the City Engineer.
Electrical Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
Fire Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
Fire Zone shall mean the fire zone adopted by an ordinance creating and establishing the fire zones, or where no such fire zones have been adopted, the City of Artesia shall be considered to be in Fire Zone No. 3 or such other fire zone or area as established by order or directive of the Fire Chief.
General Fund shall mean the City Treasury of the City of Artesia.
Health Code and Los Angeles County Health Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
Health Officer shall mean the Health Officer of the City of Artesia.
Mechanical Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 4 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
Plumbing Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
Special Inspector shall mean a person holding a valid Certificate of Registration issued by the County of Los Angeles as set forth in Section 108.6 of the Los Angeles County Building Code, or successor provision thereto.
8-1.03 Violations and Penalties.
(a) Compliance with Code. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or perform any grading in the City of Artesia, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code. (b) Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
8-1.04 Building Code Fees and Charges Adjusted.
All fees required for permits issued pursuant to the Building Code of the City of Artesia shall be those fees set forth in the Building Code of the City of Artesia or as otherwise established by resolution of the City Council.”
Section 2. Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 3
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
8-3.01 Adoption of Electrical Code.
8-3.02 Definitions.
8-3.03 Violations and Penalties.
8-3.04 Amendments: Section 82-8: Fees.
8-3.01. Adoption of Electrical Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting and amending the California Electrical Code, 2023 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections
89.102 through 89.114 of Article 89, Article 90, and Chapters 1 through 9, and Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G,H and I, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of Artesia.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Electrical Code contained in the Artesia Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Artesia and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. 8-3.02 Definitions.
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the Electrical Code adopted by Section 8-3.01 of this chapter, each such name or terms shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
Chief Electrical Inspector shall mean the Chief Building Inspector of the City of Artesia or such other person designated by the City Council to perform the duties of the Chief Building Inspector.
County, County of Los Angeles or unincorporated area of the County of Los Angeles shall mean the City of Artesia.
Maintenance Electrician shall mean a person holding a valid Certificate of Registration as Maintenance Electrician issued by the County of Los Angeles as set forth in Section 82-4(b) of the Los Angeles County Electrical Code, or successor provision thereto.
Special Inspector shall mean a person holding a valid Certificate of Registration as Special Inspector issued by the County of Los Angeles as set forth in Section 108.6 of the Los Angeles County Building Code, or successor provision thereto.
8-3.03 Violations and Penalties.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any of the provisions of the Electrical Code. Each person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Electrical Code shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which such violation is committed, continued or permitted and shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months or by both such fine and imprisonment. 8-3.04 Amendments: Section 82-8: Fees.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8-3.01, Section 82-8 of the Los Angeles County Electrical Code is amended by amending the first paragraph thereof to read as follows:
Sec. 82-8. Fees.
At the time of filing an application therefor, a fee shall be paid to the Chief Electrical Inspector in an amount specified by this section, unless the City Council subsequently adopts a resolution setting forth different fees, in which event the fees provided for in said resolution shall be paid.”
Section 3. Chapter 4 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 4
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
8-4.01 Adoption of Mechanical Code.
8-4.02 Definitions.
8-4.03 Violations and Penalties.
8-4.04 Amendments: Fees.
8-4.01 Adoption of Mechanical Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting and amending the California Mechanical Code, 2023 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 17, and Appendices B, C and D, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Mechanical Code of the City of Artesia.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Mechanical Code, 2023 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Mechanical Code contained in the Artesia Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Mechanical Code, Edition 2023, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. 8-4.02 Definitions.
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the Mechanical Code, each such name or terms shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
Board of Appeals or Board of Examiners of Plumbers shall mean the board of examiners of plumbers and gas fitters as defined in Section 8-5.02(b) of this Code.
Building Department shall mean the Building and Safety Department of the City of Artesia.
Building Code, Uniform Building Code and Los Angeles County Building Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 8 of this Code.
Building Official shall mean the Chief Building Inspector of the City of Artesia or such other person designated by the City Council to perform the duties of the Chief Building Inspector.
City shall mean the City of Artesia.
Electrical Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of this Code.
Fire Code or Los Angeles County Fire Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 8 of this Code.
General Fund shall mean the City Treasury of the City of Artesia.
Health Code or Los Angeles County Health Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 6 of this Code.
Plumbing Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of this Code. 8-4.03 Violation and Penalties.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, install, alter, repair, relocate, add to, replace, use or maintain heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, or refrigeration equipment in the jurisdiction, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code. Maintenance of equipment which was unlawful at the time it was installed, and which would be unlawful under said Mechanical Code if installed after the effective date of the Mechanical Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of said Mechanical Code.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of said Mechanical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of said Mechanical Code is committed, continued, or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
8-4.04 Amendments: Fees.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8-4.01, Section 114 of the Los Angeles County Mechanical Code is amended by amending the first paragraph to read as follows:
114 PERMIT FEES
Any person desiring a permit required by the Mechanical Code of the City of Artesia shall, at the time of filing an application therefor, pay a fee as required by this section, unless the City Council subsequently adopts a resolution setting forth different fees, in which event the fees provided for in said resolution shall be paid.” Section 4. Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 5
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
8-5.01 Adoption of Plumbing Code.
8-5.02 Definitions.
8-5.03 Violations and Penalties.
8-5.04 Amendments: Section 601.2: Running Water Required. 8-5.05 Plumbing Fees and Charges.
8-5.06 Additional Amendments.
8-5.01 Adoption of Plumbing Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting and amending the California Plumbing Code, 2023 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 119.1.2.0 through 119.1.14.0 of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, Chapters 2 through 17 and Appendices A, B, D, H, I and J of the 2023 California Plumbing Code is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of Artesia.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Plumbing Code, 2023 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Plumbing Code contained in the Artesia Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Plumbing Code, 2023 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
8-5.02 Definitions.
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in this chapter, each such name or terms shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
Administrative Authority, Chief Plumbing Inspector, and Plumbing Inspector shall mean the Chief Building Inspector of the City of Artesia.
Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters and Board of Examiners shall mean the board of examiners of plumbers and gas fitters as designated by the City Council.
City shall mean the City of Artesia.
County, County of Los Angeles, and unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles shall mean the City of Artesia.
Gas Fitting Contractor, Journeyman Gas Fitter, Journeyman Plumber, Plumbing Contractor, and Sewerage Contractor shall mean a person holding a valid certificate of registration issued by the County as set forth in the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code. 8-5.03 Violations and Penalties.
No person, firm or corporation shall violate any provision of the Plumbing Code and any such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of the Plumbing Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided. 8-5.05 Plumbing Fees and Charges.
All plumbing permit fees required by the Plumbing Code of the City of Artesia shall be those fees in effect on the date this chapter is adopted unless the City Council subsequently adopts a resolution setting forth different fees, in which event the fees provided in said resolution shall be paid.
Section 5. Chapter 7 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 7
FIRE CODE
Sections:
8-7.01 Adoption of Fire Code.
8-7.02 Violations.
8-7.03 Responsibility.
8-7.04 List of Infractions.
8-7.05 Amendments.
8-7.01 Adoption of Fire Code.
Except as hereinafter provided in this Chapter, the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), based on the 2021 International Fire Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, including Chapters 1 through 7, Chapters 9 through 10, Chapters 20 through 36, Chapters 50 through 55, Chapters 57 through 67, Chapter 80 and Appendix J, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the City of Artesia.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, and any amendment to the Fire Code contained in the Artesia Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Artesia and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
8-7.02 Violations.
(a) 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 8-7.04 of this chapter. Each such violation is a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which such violation is committed.
(b) Every violation determined to be an infraction hereunder is punishable in such manner and to such extent as is provided by Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the City of Artesia Municipal Code.
(c) For the purposes of this section, a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a conviction.
8-7.03 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 expense in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied. 8-7.04 List of Infractions.
In accordance with Section 8-7.02 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
315.3.12.3 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 Fire-fighting water source markers
605.5 Electrical extension cords
901.7 Failure to notify fire department
906.1-906.10 Fire extinguishers
1104.3 Sign illumination
2108.4 Fire extinguisher – 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 extinquishers
2406.5 Maintenance – powder coating
2407.5 Maintenance – electrostatic apparatus
2408.5 Sources of ignition (organic peroxides)
2803.3.1 Lumber yards – housekeeping
2803.3 Combustible waste
3103.12.6.1 Exit sign illumination
3104.21 Vegetation removal
4811.9 Fire department access – motion picture production locations 4811.12 Blocke d 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
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
8-7.05 Amendments
Section 5601.1.3 (Fireworks) of the 2022 Fire Code is hereby amended to add the following exception:
“5. The possession, sale, handling and discharge of safe and sane fireworks as allowed by state law and the Artesia Municipal Code.”
Section 6. Chapter 9 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 9
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
8-9.01 Adoption of Residential Code.
8-9.02 Definitions.
8-9.03 Violations and Penalties.
8-9.04 Residential Code Fees and Charges Adjusted.
8-9.01 Adoption of Residential Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 30, Residential Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting and amending the California Residential Code, 2023 Edition (Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Chapters 2 through 10, Chapter 44, and Appendix H, is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the Residential Code of the City of Artesia.
The provisions of the Residential Code are and may be cited as the Housing Code of the City of Artesia.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Residential Code, 2023 Edition, Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Residential Code contained in the Artesia Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 20 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Artesia and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. 8-9.02 Definitions.
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in this Code, each such name or terms shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
Board of Appeals shall mean the City Council of the City of Artesia.
Department of Building and Safety shall mean the Building and Safety Department of the City of Artesia.
Building Code, Uniform Building Code and Los Angeles County Building Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 8 of this Code.
Building Official shall mean the Chief Building Inspector for the City of Artesia or such other person designated by the City Council to perform the duties of the Chief Building Inspector.
City shall mean the City of Artesia.
County, County of Los Angeles, and unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles shall mean the City of Artesia.
Electrical Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
Fire Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
Fire Zone shall mean the fire zone adopted by an ordinance creating and establishing the fire zones, or where no such fire zones have been adopted, the City of Artesia shall be considered to be in Fire Zone No. 3 or such other fire zone or area as established by order or directive of the Fire Chief.
General Fund shall mean the City Treasury of the City of Artesia.
Health Code and Los Angeles County Health Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
Health Officer shall mean the Health Officer of the City of Artesia.
Mechanical Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 4 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
Plumbing Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
Special Inspector shall mean a person holding a valid Certificate of Registration issued by the County of Los Angeles as set forth in Section 108.6 of the Los Angeles County Building Code, or successor provision thereto.
8-9.03 Violations and Penalties.
(a) Compliance with Code. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or perform any grading in the City of Artesia, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Residential Code. (b) Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Residential Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of the Residential Code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
8-9.04 Residential Code Fees and Charges Adjusted.
All fees required for permits issued pursuant to the Residential Code of the City of Artesia shall be those fees set forth in the Residential Code or as otherwise established by resolution of the City Council.”
Section 7. Chapter 10 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 10
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
8-10.01 Adoption of Green Building Standards Code.
8-10.02 Definitions.
8-10.03 Violations and Penalties.
8-10.04 Green Building Standards Code Fees and Charges Adjusted. 8-10.01 Adoption of Green Building Standards Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 31, Green Building Standards Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting and amending the California Green Building Standards Code, 2023 Edition (Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Chapters 2 through 8, Appendix A4 and Appendix A5, is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Artesia.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code, 2023 Edition, Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Green Building Standards Code contained in the Artesia Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Green Building Standards Code, 2023 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Artesia and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. 8-10.02 Definitions.
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in this Code, each such name or terms shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
California Building Code, Uniform Building Code and Los Angeles County Building Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 8 of this Code.
Department of Building and Safety shall mean the Building and Safety Development of the City of Artesia.
Building Official shall mean the the Chief Building Inspector of the City of Artesia or such other person designated by the City Council to perform the duties of the Chief Building Inspector.
California Electrical Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
California Mechanical Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 4 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
California Plumbing Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
Special Inspector shall mean a person holding the certifications or having the education experiences as set forth in Section 702.2 of the 2023 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code.
8-10.03 Violations and Penalties.
(a) Compliance with Code. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or perform any grading in the City of Artesia, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Green Building Standards Code. (b) Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Green Building Standards Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of the Green Building Standards Code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. 8-10.04 Green Building Standards Code Fees and Charges Adjusted.
All fees required for permits issued pursuant to the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Artesia shall be those fees set forth in the Green Building Standards Code or as otherwise established by resolution of the City Council.”
Section 8. Chapter 12 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 12
EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sections:
8-12.01 Adoption of Existing Building Code.
8-12.02 Definitions.
8-12.03 Violations and Penalties.
8-12.04 Existing Building Code Fees and Charges Adjusted. 8-12.01 Adoption of Existing Building Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 33, Existing Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting and amending the California Existing Building Code, 2023 Edition (Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Chapters 2 through 4, 15, 16, and Appendix Chapters A1, A3, A4 and A5 is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the Existing Building Code of the City of Artesia.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Existing Building Code, 2019 Edition, Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Existing Building Code contained in the Artesia Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Existing Building Code, 2023 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Artesia and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. 8-12.02 Definitions.
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in this Code, each such name or terms shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
(a) Board of Appeals shall mean the City Council of the City of Artesia. (b) Building Code, Uniform Building Code and Los Angeles County Building Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 8 of this Code. (c) Building Official shall mean the Chief Building Inspector of the City of Artesia or such other person designated by the City Council to perform the duties of the Chief Building Inspector. (d) Department of Building Safety shall mean the Building and Safety Development of the City of Artesia.
(e) Electrical Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
(f) Fire Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
(g) Mechanical Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 4 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
(h) Plumbing Code shall mean the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
8-12.03 Violations and Penalties.
(a) Compliance with Code. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or perform any grading in the City of Artesia, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Existing Building Code. (b) Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Existing Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of the Existing Building Code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. 8-12.04 Existing Building Code Fees and Charges Adjusted.
All fees required for permits issued pursuant to the Existing Building Code of the City of Artesia shall be those fees set forth in the Existing Building Code or as otherwise established by resolution of the City Council.”
Section 9. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Fire Code, Residential Code,Green Building Standards Code, and/or Existing Building Code as adopted by this ordinance and Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 and 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations are changes, modifications, amendments, additions or deletions thereto authorized by California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 and 17958.7.
Section 10. The numbering of the most recent editions of the California Building Standards Codes has been completely revised from earlier editions. All references to the Uniform Codes in the Artesia Municipal Code that are not amended by this or a subsequently enacted ordinance shall refer instead to the successor section or sections contained in the California Building Standards Codes as adopted and amended by the County of Los Angeles in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,31, 32 and 33 of the Los Angeles County Code and by the City in Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
Section 11. The changes and modifications to the 2023 Editions of the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Fire Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standards Code, and Existing Building Code that have been enacted by this Ordinance are merely a continuation of similar changes and modifications made to earlier editions of such uniform codes, and all of such changes and modifications, whether previously enacted or enacted in this Ordinance, are reasonably necessary because of local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, followed by strong Santa Ana winds and heavy winter rains, the location in Southern California and the relatively flat terrain of the City.
Section 12. The City Council hereby finds that the modifications to 2023 Edition of the California Building Standards Codes, incorporated into Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 of the Los Angeles County Code and Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and adopted by the City, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions. The specific conditions and the code sections added or amended based on those conditions are set forth in Exhibit “A,” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the 2023 Editions of the California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33 of the Los Angeles County Code and Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, are necessary to allow the uniform application of the codes by procedures appropriate to the size and nature of the City’s staff and administrative agencies by means suited to the City’s experience with local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions and to provide sufficient staff support for the timeconsuming inspections and analysis required by the City’s fire and geological hazards.
Accordingly, the City Council finds the modifications to the 2023 Editions of the California, Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Fire Code and Existing Building Code as adopted in this Ordinance, are necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
Section 13. To the extent the provisions of this ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Artesia Municipal Code, these provisions shall be construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments.
Section 14. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions of this ordinance be declared invalid or unenforceable.
Section 15. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of October, 2025.
ALI SAJJAD TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER ALDRETE, CITY CLERK
ANALYSIS
This ordinance repeals Title 32 – Fire Code – of the Los Angeles County Code, which incorporated by reference portions of the 2019 Edition of the California Fire Code, and replaces it with a new Title 32 containing that incorporates by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, with certain changes and amendments, which itself largely incorporates by reference, with certain changes and amendments, the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code.
State law allows the County and Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District) to adopt more restrictive building standards than the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code if they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions. This ordinance contains findings that all of the amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code that constitute more restrictive building standards are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions in the County of Los Angeles. This ordinance further amends Title 32 by making administrative changes and editorial corrections. Unless deleted or modified herein, the previously enacted provisions of Title 32 continue in effect. This ordinance adopts Title 32 as the Fire Code for the District.
Very truly yours,
DAWYN R. HARRISON
Interim County Counsel
By
JENNY P. TAM
Senior Deputy County Counsel
Justice and Safety Divison
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Requested: 10/19/22
Revised: 11/28/22
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-0008
An ordinance amending Title 32 – Fire Code – of the Los Angeles County Code, by repealing it and replacing it with the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, by incorporating it by reference with certain changes and amendments, which itself largely incorporates by reference, with certain changes and amendments, the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code.
This ordinance adopts more restrictive building standards than those imposed by the State of California and its agencies that are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions. Finally, this ordinance adopts Title 32 as the Fire Code for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County.
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, also acting as the governing body of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County, ordains as follows:
SECTION Title 32 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION California Code of Regulations Title 24 – Part 9: 2022 California Fire Code is hereby adopted by reference as Title 32 – Fire Code – of the Los Angeles County Code, except as amended by those changes and additions adopted in this ordinance. The section numbers used in this Title 32 are the same numbers used in the California Fire Code due to its incorporation herein.
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SECTION Section 100 is hereby added to read as follows:
100 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE:
Except as changed, amended, added to, or removed, as established by ordinance and reflected herein, the following, as if set forth fully below, are hereby adopted by reference, incorporated into, and shall be known as the chapters, appendices, sections, and other parts of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code:
1. The 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, Part 9 of California Code of Regulations Title 24, including current and future errata and supplements, as reflected by the "California Matrix Adoption Tables" therein.
2. The following chapters of the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code, each in their entirety, as published with the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, specifically for sections that were not adopted as part of the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code:
Chapters 1–7, 9–10, 12, 20–37, 39–40, 50–51, 53–56, 59–67, and
80. 3. The following chapters and appendices, each in their entirety, as added by the County of Los Angeles:
a. Chapters 81–83.
b. Appendices O, PP, QQ, and RR.
A copy of the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, with errata and supplements, and a copy of the 2021 International Fire Code shall be at all times HOA.103903238.11 3
maintained by the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors for use and examination by the public.
SECTION Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title.
These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of [NAME OF JURISDICTION]Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code shall be known as the LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE, hereinafter referred to as "this code." References made herein to the "California Fire Code" shall mean this code.
SECTION Section 101.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.2 Scope.
This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards regarding all of the following:
. . .
5. Conditions affecting the safety of the fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
6. Fire hydrant systems, water supply, fire equipment access, posting of fire equipment access, parking, lot identification, weed abatement, and combustible brush and vegetation that represents an imminent fire hazard, debris abatement, combustible storage abatement including flammable liquid storage, hazardous material storage and use, open-flame and open-burning, and burglar bars at State-regulated mobilehome and special occupancy parks within the jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department as HOA.103903238.11 4
per California Health and Safety Code Sections 18691 and 18873.5.
SECTION Section 101.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.2.1 Appendices.
Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. Only Appendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix C, Appendix CC, and Appendix H, from the 2022 California Fire Code have been incorporated into this code. This code also adopts Appendix O, Appendix PP, Appendix QQ, and Appendix RR.
SECTION Section 101.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.3 Purpose.
The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises, and to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
Consistent with this purpose, the provisions of this code are intended, and have always been intended, to confer a benefit on the community as a whole and are not intended to establish a duty of care toward any particular person.
This code shall not be construed to hold the County, the County of Los Angeles Consolidated Fire Protection District, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof responsible for any damage to persons or property by reason of any inspection authorized herein or by reason of the issuance or non-issuance of any permit authorized herein, and/or for any action or omission in connection with the application and/or HOA.103903238.11 5
enforcement of this code. By adopting the provisions of this code, the County, any district member city, or the County of Los Angeles Consolidated Fire Protection District, does not intend to impose on itself, its employees, or agents any mandatory duties of care toward persons and property within its jurisdiction so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages. This section is declaratory of existing law and is not to be construed as suggesting that such was not the purpose and intent of previous code adoptions.
SECTION Section 101.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
101.6 Amendments.
When reference is made to a portion of this code or other applicable laws or ordinances, the reference applies to all amendments and additions now or hereafter made. Where there is a conflict between amendments, unless otherwise expressly noted, the most recent amendment shall apply.
SECTION Section 101.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
101.7 California Fire Code errata and supplements.
When the California Building Standards Commission approves and publishes errata or supplements to the California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9, any change made that affects the requirement or meaning of any amendment found in this ordinance shall not necessarily void or alter the requirement of that amendment. The fire code official shall render the interpretation and intent of the amendment with the new language of the errata or supplement as per Section 104.1.
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SECTION Section 102.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
102.5 Application of residential code.
Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows:
1. Construction and design provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies.
Provisions of this code pertaining to the interior of the structure shall apply when specifically required by this code including, but not limited to, Section 903.2.11.7. Requirements pertaining to disconnects, shutoffs, and identification of utility and similar hazards shall apply in all cases unless expressly stated otherwise.
Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.6 of this code shall apply.
2. Administrative, operational, and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply.
SECTION Section 103.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency County of Los Angeles Fire
Department.
The [INSERT NAME OF DEPARTMENT] is hereby created and the official in charge thereofFire Marshal of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department ("Fire Department"), the Fire Department being the fire authority of the Consolidated Fire HOA.103903238.11 7
Protection District of Los Angeles County ("District"), shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agencyFire Department shall beis charged with the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code within the jurisdiction of the District.
SECTION Section 103.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.2 AppointmentFire Marshal.
The fire code official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction.The Fire Chief shall appoint a chief officer to the position of Fire Marshal.
SECTION Section 103.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
103.2.1 Health Hazardous Materials Division and Forestry Division staff.
The provisions of this code may be enforced by any duly authorized member of the Health Hazardous Materials Division or the Forestry Division of the Fire Department.
SECTION Section 103.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
103.2.2 Enforcement by Commissioner.
The provisions of Section 325 of this code may be enforced by the Agricultural Commissioner of the County of Los Angeles.
SECTION Section 104.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.1 General.
The fire code official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code.
The fire code official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to implement its provisions or to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, HOA.103903238.11 8
rules and regulations shall be in complianceconsistent with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code. A copy of such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors and shall be in effect immediately thereafter.
SECTION Section 104.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.1.1 Enforcement authority.
Under the Fire Chief's direction, members of the Fire Department are authorized to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction and the laws of the State pertaining to:
1. The prevention of fires.
2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.
3. The storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials.
4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual, and other private fire alarm systems and fire-extinguishing equipment.
5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures, and other property, including those under construction.
7. The maintenance of means of egress.
8. The investigation of the cause, origin, and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
9. Brush clearance.
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10. All other matters within the scope of this code.
Note: For authority related to control and investigation of emergency scenes, see Section 104.11.
SECTION Section 104.5.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.5.1 Fire and law enforcement personnel.
The fire code official and designated representatives of the fire code official may issue citations for violations of this code, of the regulations authorized by this code, and of the standards as set forth in Chapter 82 of this code.
When requested to do so by the fire code official, the chief of any law enforcement agency is authorized to assign such available law enforcement officers as necessary to assist the Fire Department in enforcing the provisions of this code.
SECTION Section 104.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.7 Liability.
The fire code official, member of the board of appealsfire code appeals review panel, officer or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered civilly or criminally liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties.
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SECTION Section 104.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.10 Alternative materials, design and methods of
construction and equipment.
The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the fire code official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, not less than the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. Requests for approval to use an alternate material, assembly of materials, equipment, method of construction, method of installation of equipment or means of protection shall be made in writing to the Fire Marshal by the owner or the owner's authorized representative and shall be accompanied by a justification that is supported by evidence to substantiate any claim being made regarding the requested alternative and its compliance with the intent of this code. The Fire Marshal may require independent tests be performed by an approved testing organization in order to substantiate the proposed alternative.
Approval of a request for use of an alternative material, assembly of materials, equipment, method of construction, method of installation of equipment or means of protection made pursuant to these provisions shall be limited to the particular case covered by the request and shall not be construed as establishing any precedent for any future request. Where the alternative material, design or method of construction is HOA.103903238.11 11
not approved, the fire code official shall respond in writing, stating the reasons why the alternative was not approved.
SECTION Section 104.11 is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.11 Fire investigations.
The fire code official, the fire department or other responsible authority or authorized personnel shall have the authority to investigate promptly the cause, origin and circumstances of any fire, hazardous material incident, explosion, or other hazardous condition which is of suspicious origin. The investigator is authorized to take immediate charge of all physical evidence relating to the cause of the incident, and to pursue the investigation to its conclusion under the direction of the Fire Chief or an authorized deputy Fire Chief, in cooperation with the appropriate law enforcement agency. Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall not be made part of the public record, except as directed by a court of law.
SECTION Section 104.12.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.12.4 Privately contracted private fire prevention resources.
Any privately contracted private fire prevention resource shall focus on prefire treatment activities and pretreatment of values-at-risk and other nonemergency activities, and shall comply with Sections 104.12.4.1 through 104.12.4.5.
SECTION Section 104.12.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.12.4.1 Permit required.
A valid operational permit shall be obtained by privately contracted private fire prevention resources. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5. Privately contracted fire prevention resources shall comply with all State and local requirements.
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SECTION Section 104.12.4.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.12.4.2 Requirement to obey orders.
Any privately contracted private fire prevention resource must obey all regulations, and legal orders, including evacuation orders, given by the incident commander or incident commander's designee within an emergency area.
SECTION Section 104.12.4.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.12.4.3 Required check in.
Upon arriving at the emergency area, any privately contracted private fire prevention resource shall check-in with the incident commander or incident commander's designee.
SECTION Section 104.12.4.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.12.4.4 Permit display.
Each privately contracted private fire prevention resource vehicle must display a copy of the valid privately contracted private fire prevention resources permit in clear view from the exterior of the vehicle.
SECTION Section 104.12.4.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.12.4.5 Liaison.
Privately contracted private fire prevention resources shall have a liaison at the incident command post.
SECTION Section 105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.1 General.
Permits shall be in accordance with Sections 105.1.1 through 105.6.2425.
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SECTION Section 105.1.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.1.1.1 Fee schedule.
For fee amounts, refer to the currently adopted version of the Fire-Code Fee Schedule, Appendix QQ of this code.
SECTION Section 105.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5 Required operational permits.
The fire code official is authorized to issue operational permits for any activities within the scope of this code, the operationsincluding but not limited to those set forth in Sections 105.5.2 through 105.5.5255.
SECTION Section 105.5.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.10 Covered and open mall buildings.
An operational permit is required for:
1. The placement of retail fixtures and displays, concession equipment, displays of highly combustible goods and similar items in the mall.
2. The display of liquid- or gas-fired equipment in the mall.
3. The use of open-flame or flame-producing equipment in the mall.
4. The use of a mall as a place of assembly.
SECTION Section 105.5.16 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.16 Explosives.
An operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling, sale or use of any quantity of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks, or pyrotechnic special effects within the scope of Chapter 56 of this code, or when a local permit or approval HOA.103903238.11 14
from the fire code official is required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 – Fireworks, or Chapter 10 – Explosives. See Health and Safety Code Division 11, Part 1, Section 12000, et seq. for additional requirements.
Exceptions:
1. Storage in Group R-3 occupancies of smokeless propellant, black powder and small arms primers for personal use, not for resale and in accordance with Section 5606.
2. Small arms ammunition of .75 caliber or less, cartridges for propellant-actuated power devices and cartridges for industrial guns, 20 pounds or less of smokeless powder, five pounds or less of black sporting powder providing such smokeless or black sporting powder is for the hand loading of small arms or small arms ammunition of .75 caliber or less and that it is for personal use and not for resale.
3. The possession, and use of California State Fire Marshal classified safe and sane fireworks as allowed by State law and local ordinance in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 12541.1.
4. The possession, and use of California State Fire Marshal classified snap caps or party poppers pyrotechnic devices in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Public Safety.
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SECTION Section 105.5.18 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.18 Flammable and combustible liquids.
An operational permit is required:
. . .
6. To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, including natural gas wells, fuel-dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed, or used. See Section 5706.3.9 for oil and natural gas wells. . . .
12. Allow a tank car to remain on a siding at the point of delivery while connected for transfer operations. Transfer operations shall be in accordance with Department of Transportation requirements and this code.
SECTION Section 105.5.22 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.22 Hazardous materials.
An operational permit is required to store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.5.22. In addition, unified program facility permits are required by Chapters 12.50, 12.52, and
12.64 of Title 12, Environmental Protection, of the County Code.
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SECTION Section 105.5.24 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.24 High-piled combustible storage.
An operational permit is required to use a building or portion thereof with more than 500 square feet (46 m2), including aisles, of high-piled combustible storage. In addition to any of the requirements of Chapter 32 of this code, a letter describing the type and amount of material to be stored and the method of storage, plus a floor plan showing the dimension and location of the stockpiles and aisles shall be submitted with applications for such permits.
SECTION Section 105.5.29 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.29 LP-gas. An operational permit is required for:
1. Storage and use of LP-gas.
Exceptions: A permit is not required for individual
containers with a 500-gallon (1893 L) water capacity or less or multiple container systems having an aggregate quantity not exceeding 500 gallons (1893 L), serving occupancies in Group R-3.
a. A permit is not required for an individual nonportable outdoor container with a 500-gallon (1893 L) water
capacity or less, or for multiple nonportable outdoor
containers or outdoor nonportable container systems
having an aggregate quantity not exceeding 500
gallons (1893 L) water capacity serving occupancies
in Group R-3 on one premises.
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b. A permit is not required for outdoor portable
containers of less than 125-gallon (473.2 L)
aggregate water capacity on one premises.
c. A permit is not required for the storage of LP-gas in Department of Transportation specification cylinders
with a maximum water capacity of 2½ pounds (1 kg)
used in completely self-contained hand torches and
similar applications stored or displayed at a consumer
or retail site and the total aggregate capacity of all LPgas containers does not exceed 200 pounds as allowed per Section 6109.9 of this code.
2. Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas.
SECTION Section 105.5.34 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.34 Open burning.
An operational permit is required for the kindling or maintaining of an open fire or a fire on any public street, alley, road, or other public or private ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be complied with.
Exception: RA recreational fires is subject to the provisions of this code, but is exempt from need for a permit provided that all of the following apply:
1. The fire is not located in a wildfire risk area or in a very high, high, or moderate fire hazard severity zone, except where located on private property with consent of the owner; meeting the size HOA.103903238.11 18
requirements in #2, below; and meeting the requirements of Sections 307.4 through 307.5.
2. The fire conforms to the definition of a "recreational fire", which limits the size of the fire to a total fuel area of 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height; limits the combustibles to burning no rubbish; and restricts the purpose of the fire to pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar.
For restrictions and requirements for each type of open burning, including but not limited to bonfires and recreational fires, see Section 307. For fires, including a small fire, in wildfire risk areas, see "Activities in wildfire risk areas" permit requirements (Sections 105.5.55.1 and 326.2).
SECTION Section 105.5.42 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.42 Pyrotechnic special effects material.
An operational permit is required for use and handling of pyrotechnic special effects material. See Health and Safety Code Division 11, Part 2, Section 12500, et seq. for additional requirements. For pyrotechnic and special effects used for motion picture, television, and commercial productions, see Section 105.5.54(2).
SECTION Section 105.5.46 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.46 Rooftop heliportshelicopter facilities.
An operational permit is required for the operation of a rooftop heliporthelicopter facility, including but not limited to one referred to in this code as an Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF) for high-rise buildings. See Sections 2007.9 through 2007.11.1.
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Issuance of this permit shall be determined at the level of the Fire Marshal, on a case-by-case basis.
SECTION Section 105.5.54 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.54 AdditionalFilm and production permits.
In addition to the permits required by Section 105.6, the following permits shall be obtained from the Bureau of Fire Prevention Division prior to engaging in the following activities, operations, practices, or functions:
1. Production facilities. To change use or occupancy, or allow the attendance of a live audience, or for wrap parties.
2. Motion picture, television, commercial, and related production filming — Ppyrotechnics and special effects. To use
pyrotechnic special effects, open flame, hot work, use of flammable or combustible liquids and gases, dust, welding, and the parking of motor vehicles in any building or location used for the purpose of motion picture, television and commercial production.
3. Live audiences. To install seating arrangements for live audiences in approved production facilities, production studios and sound stages. See Chapter 48.
4. Motion picture, television, commercial, and related production filming. An operational permit is required to conduct motion picture, television, commercials, and related productions outside of an approved production facility.
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5. Motion picture, television, commercial, and related production filming — fuel-dispensing trucks and vehicles. An annual operational permit is required to dispense flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied petroleum gases, or compressed natural gas from trucks or vehicles to equipment and vehicles on motion picture, television, and commercial production locations.
6. Commercial still photography production with on-site cast and crew numbering fifteen (15) or more persons. An operational permit is required to take still photographs for commercial purposes outside of an approved production facility and where the on-site cast and crew numbers fifteen (15) or more persons.
SECTION Section 105.5.55 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55 Additional required operational permits.
The fire code official is authorized to issue permits for any of the following:
SECTION Section 105.5.55.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55.1 Activities in wildfire risk areas.
An operational permit is required for any of the activities as described in Section 326.2 of this code.
SECTION Section 105.5.55.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55.2 Automobile wrecking yards.
See Chapter 81, AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS.
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SECTION Section 105.5.55.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55.3 Bonfire.
An operational permit is required for a bonfire, which is defined in this code as "An outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes," and shall be subject to the requirements of open burning. See "Open burning" permit requirement (Sections 105.5.34 and 307), and "Activities in wildfire risk areas" permit requirements (Section 105.5.55.1 and 326.2).
SECTION Section 105.5.55.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55.4 Helicopter landing facility.
An operational permit is required for nonemergency use of any helicopter landing facility that is intended for emergency use, even if not exclusively; or that is required by the code. See Sections 2007.9 through 2007.11.1. For a "rooftop helicopter facility," see operational permit by that name.
SECTION Section 105.5.55.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55.5 Mass-gathering event.
If attendance is greater than 5,000 people, the event shall be in accordance with Reference No. 842 of the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services Prehospital Care Manual, and a permit for mass-gathering event shall be required. See Section 403.11.2.
SECTION Section 105.5.55.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55.6 Model rockets.
An operational permit is required to operate a model rocket motor or an experimental high-powered rocket motor as defined in Title 19 California Code of HOA.103903238.11 22
Regulations, Section 980. See Sections 5611, MODEL ROCKETS, and 5612, EXPERIMENTAL HIGH POWER ROCKETS AND MOTORS.
SECTION Section 105.5.55.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55.7 Pallet yard.
An operational permit is required to store, manufacture, refurbish, or otherwise handle greater than 2,500 cubic feet (71 m3) of combustible plastic or wood pallets in an outdoor yard.
SECTION Section 105.5.55.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55.8 Parade float.
An operational permit is required to use a parade float for public performance, presentation, spectacle, entertainment, or parade. See Section 324, PARADE FLOATS.
SECTION Section 105.5.55.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55.9 Privately contracted private fire prevention resource.
An operational permit is required for any privately contracted resource to conduct private fire prevention activities in an emergency area. Privately contracted fire prevention resources shall comply with all State and local requirements.
See Section 104.12.4, Privately contracted fire prevention resources.
SECTION Section 105.5.55.10 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55.10 Recreational fire.
See "Open burning" permit (Sections 105.5.34 and 307), and "Activities in wildfire risk areas" permit (Sections 105.5.55.1 and 326.2) requirements.
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SECTION Section 105.5.55.11 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55.11 Rifle range.
An operational permit is required to establish, maintain, or operate a rifle range.
See Section 326.2, and Appendix RR, RIFLE RANGE.
SECTION Section 105.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6 Required construction permits.
The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work asany activities within the scope of this code, including but not limited to, those set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.2425.
SECTION Section 105.6.15 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6.15 LP-gas.
A construction permit is required for installation of, or modification to, an LP-gas system. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit. Also see Section 6101.3.
SECTION Section 105.6.25 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.6.25 Additional required construction permits.
The fire code official is authorized to issue permits for any of the following:
SECTION Section 105.6.25.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.6.25.1 Fuel modification plan review.
Review and approval by the fire code official is required prior to the installation of landscaping that is required to be fire resistive by this code or by another requirement enforced by the fire code official. See Chapter 49, REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLANDURBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREAS.
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SECTION Section 105.6.25.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.6.25.2 Land development plan review.
When required by law or other agencies, review and approval by the fire code official is required prior to final approval of the following applications: tract maps, parcel maps, final maps, planned unit developments, conditional use permits, design overlay reviews, environmental impact reviews, road vacations, zone changes, water plan reviews, and gate design review for land development projects. See Section 328, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FEES.
SECTION Section 106.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
106.2.1 Information on construction documents.
Construction documents shall be drawn to scale on suitable materialsubstantial paper. Documents in a digital format are allowed to be submitted where approved by the fire code official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as determined by the fire code official. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the street address of the property, the assessor's parcel number, the name and address of the owner, and persons who prepared the plans. Plans shall also include a plot plan showing the location of the proposed building and of every existing building on the property.
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SECTION Section 106.2.4.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
106.2.4.2 Expiration of construction documents approval by fire code official when no building permit issued.
A fire code official construction document approval necessary for a building permit to be issued, for which the building official ultimately does not issue a building permit, shall expire one year after the date of approval by the fire code official.
Construction documents including plans, specifications, and computations previously submitted may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the fire code official. The fire code official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period of six months beyond the one-year limit upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No construction or plan approval document shall be extended more than twice.
Once a construction document approval and any extension thereof has expired, the applicant shall resubmit construction documents including plans, specifications, computations, and payment of plan review fees. Construction document approval for which a building permit has been issued and thereafter expired according to the Building Code shall be null and void. In such circumstances, construction documents including plans, specifications, and computations shall be resubmitted for construction document approval.
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SECTION Section 106.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
106.4 Retention of construction documents.
One set of construction documents shall be retained by the fire code official for a period of not less than 18090 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by Section 19850 of the California Health and Safety Code, or other applicable state or local laws. One set of approved construction documents shall be returned to the applicant, and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress.
SECTION Section 107.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.3 Permit valuationsReserved.
The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include the total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the fire code official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the fire code official.
Final permit valuation shall be set by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 107.6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
107.6.1 Plan review refunds.
No portion of the plan review fee shall be refunded, unless no review has been performed on a set of plans, in which case 80 percent of the plan review fee shall be refunded.
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SECTION Section 109.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
109.7 Occupant count.
When required by the fire code official, the permittee holding a place of assembly operational permit shall use an approved method to maintain an accurate count of the number of occupants present in a place of an assembly room including any accessory areas. If at any time the fire code official determines that an accurate count of occupants is not being maintained by the permittee, the assembly room and accessory areas shall be cleared of occupants until an accurate occupant count can be made.
SECTION Section 111.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
111.1 Board of appeals establishedAppeals process.
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure.
The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official. When an applicant seeking an approval from the fire code official disagrees with the decision of the fire code official regarding the conditions, methods of construction, equipment, or operations regulated by this code, the applicant may file a written appeal to the Assistant Fire Chief of the Fire Prevention Division (i.e., the Fire Marshal) pursuant to Section 109.2 of this code. A written appeal must be submitted no later than 30 days after the applicant has notice of the decision being appealed. The Fire Marshal, after considering all the facts presented, including any communication HOA.103903238.11 28
from the general public regarding the matter appealed, shall provide a written decision responding to the appeal. If the applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the Fire Marshal, the applicant shall, within 10 days of receipt of the Fire Marshal's decision, request in writing that the decision be reviewed by a fire code appeals review panel, a three-person panel consisting of the following individuals: the Deputy Fire Chief of Prevention, the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations, and the jurisdictional Building Official, or equivalent, or designee thereof. The fire code appeals review panel shall transmit its written decision on the appeal to the applicant. The fire code appeals review panel shall be the final authority in the appeals process.
SECTION Section 111.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
111.2 Limitations on authority.
An applicationapplicant's forappeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legallyregulations adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, that the provisions of this code do not fullyapply, or that an equivalent or better form of construction iswas proposed by the applicant and was denied by the fire code official. The board shall not have authorityappeals process shall not be used to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
For an appeal regarding fuel modification plan requirements, an applicant must use the appeals process as per Section 4906.3.3.
SECTION Section 111.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
111.3 Qualifications.
The board offire code appeals review panel shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to hazards of fire, HOA.103903238.11 29
explosions, hazardous conditions or fire protection systems, and are not employees of the jurisdictionthe Deputy Chief of Prevention, the Deputy Chief of Operations, and the jurisdictional Building Official, or equivalent, or designee thereof.
SECTION Section 111.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
111.4 Administration.
The fire code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the boardfire code appeals review panel.
SECTION Section 112.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
112.4 Violation penalties.
Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a [SPECIFY OFFENSE]misdemeanor unless such violation is declared to be an infraction by Chapter 82 of this code, punishable by a fine of not more than [AMOUNT] dollars$1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding [NUMBER OF DAYS]six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. For the purposes of this section, a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a conviction.
SECTION Section 112.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
112.4.1 Abatement of violation.
In addition to the imposition of penalties herein described, the fire code official is authorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, HOA.103903238.11 30
correct, or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises.
The owner of any parcel upon which a nuisance is found to exist may, as provided for by State, County, and local law, be liable for all costs of abatement of the nuisance.
SECTION Section 112.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
112.5 Responsibility for fire suppression and related costs.
Any person: (1) who negligently, or in violation of the law, sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled or attended by him/her to escape onto any public or private property; (2) other than a mortgagee, who, being in actual possession of a structure, fails or refuses to correct, within the time allotted for correction, despite having the right to do so, a fire hazard prohibited by law, for which a public agency properly has issued a notice of violation respecting the hazard; or (3) including a mortgagee, who, having an obligation under other provisions of law to correct a fire hazard prohibited by law, for which a public agency has properly issued a notice of violation respecting the hazard, fails or refuses to correct the hazard within the time allotted for correction, despite having the right to do so, is liable for the fire suppression costs incurred in fighting the fire, for the cost of providing rescue or emergency medical services, for the cost of investigating and making any reports with respect to the fire, and for the costs relating to accounting for that fire and the collection of any funds pursuant to State or local law, including but not limited to, administrative costs of operating a fire suppression cost recovery program to the fullest extent authorized by law. All of these HOA.103903238.11 31
costs shall be a charge against that person, shall constitute a debt of that person, and is collectible by the federal, State, County, public, or private agency, incurring those costs in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.
SECTION Section 112.5.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
112.5.1 Responsibility for costs for emergency response related to hazardous substances.
All expenses of an emergency response necessary to protect the public from a real and imminent threat to health and safety by a public agency to confine, prevent, or mitigate the release, escape, or burning of hazardous substances are a charge against any person whose negligence causes the incident to the fullest extent authorized by law, if either of the following occurs:
1. Evacuation beyond the property where the incident originates is necessary to prevent loss of life or injury.
2. The incident results in the spread of hazardous substances or fire posing a real and imminent threat to public health and safety beyond the property of origin.
Expenses reimbursable to the County or Fire District pursuant to this section are a debt of the person liable therefor, and shall be collectible in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. The charge created against the person related to hazardous substances by this section is also a charge against the person's employer if the negligence causing the incident occurs in the course of the person's employment.
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SECTION Section 113.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
113.1 Order.
Where the fire code official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, the fire code official is authorized to issue a stop work order. The fire code official is authorized to order the work, the operation, or the use stopped or the evacuation of any premises, building, or vehicle or portion thereof which has or is a condition hazardous to life or property.
SECTION Section 113.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
113.4 Failure to comply.
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to fines established by the authority having jurisdictionliable for administrative fines and subject to prosecution as allowed by Title 1, Section 1.25 of the County Code or other applicable laws or regulations.
SECTION Section 114.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
114.1.1 Unsafe conditions.
Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress, inadequate light and ventilation, or that constitute a fire hazard, are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, hazardous material contamination, disaster damage, or abandonment as specified in this code shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe HOA.103903238.11 33
structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the fire code official deems necessary and as provided for in this section. A vacant structure that is not secured against unauthorized entry shall be deemed unsafe.
SECTION Section 202 is hereby amended to read as follows:
202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
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AREA OF FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS. Those portions of the fire apparatus access road in which the structure's exterior walls face the required fire apparatus access road. The area of firefighting operations also includes the area in between such portions of the fire apparatus roads and the structure. . . .
BONFIRE. An outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes. A bonfire is a fire that would otherwise be considered a recreational fire except that it exceeds the size restrictions of a recreational fire, those being a total fuel area of 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height.
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COMMISSIONER. Shall mean the Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures for the County of Los Angeles.
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CROWD MANAGER. Standby personnel, usually security or usher personnel, who are trained in the proper procedure to exit people from a tent or other place of public assemblage in an orderly and calm fashion in the event of an emergency. . . .
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EMERGENCY AREA. The geographical area where the fire code official, exercising authority pursuant to Section 104.11 at the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life or property, has declared there is an immediate risk to health, life, property, or the environment within that area. . . .
EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHLF). A clear area at ground level or on the roof of a building capable of accommodating a helicopter engaged in firefighting and/or emergency evacuation operations. . . .
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. A road that provides fire apparatus access from a fire station to a facility, building or portion thereof. This is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as fire lane, public street, private street, private driveway, parking lot lane and access roadway.
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FIRE- FLOW. See Appendix B, Section B102.
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES. See Section 4902.1.
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FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic surveillance of a premises, building, or portion thereof, by one or more qualified individuals for the sole purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire, alerting the occupants, and notifying the fire department. Also see Section 401.10, Fire watch procedures. . . .
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FLOAT. A floating structure normally used as a point of transfer for passengers and goods, or both, for mooring purposes. Not to be confused with "Parade Float" (as in Section 324).
FLOATING LUMINARY is a floating airborne device containing open flaming or smoldering material capable of causing ignition to combustibles with which it may come into contact. Floating luminaries may also be referred to as sky lanterns, flying lanterns, sky candles, and wish lanterns. Also see "Sky Lantern." . . .
FUEL MODIFICATION. Shall mean any modification or removal of fuels to reduce the likelihood of ignition or the resistance to fire control. . . .
GOVERNING BODY. Shall mean the official board or council elected to rule the municipality or other public agency.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Those chemicals or substances which are physical hazards or health hazards as defined and classified in this chapter, whether the materials are in usable or waste condition. Hazardous materials mixtures are those substances that contain one percent or more of a hazardous ingredient, or one-tenth of one percent of a carcinogen. This definition includes, but is not limited to, those hazardous wastes, hazardous materials, and extremely hazardous wastes listed in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 11, Article 5:
Section 66261.126 and Appendix X.
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HAZARDOUS WASTE. Shall mean a waste, or combination of wastes, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics poses a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed.
HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTROL LAW. Shall mean the State law which implements a cradle-to-grave management system found in the California Health and Safety Code.
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HEALTH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION (HHMD). Shall mean a part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District) or Los Angeles County Fire Department, Prevention Services Bureau, that is responsible for regulating hazardous materials business plans and chemical inventories, hazardous waste generators, on-site treatment of hazardous waste, risk management plans for responding with hazardous materials squads to emergency incidents involving hazardous materials, supervising cleanup of on-site and containment facilities, and declaring emergency response scenes safe for re-entry.
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MALIBU–SANTA MONICA MOUNTAIN. See Appendix PP, Section PP103. . . .
SAN GABRIEL SOUTHFACE AREA. See Appendix PP, Section PP103. . . .
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SPECIAL AMUSEMENT AREA. A special amusement area is any temporary or, permanent, or mobile building or portion thereof that is occupied for amusement, entertainment or educational purposes and is arranged in a manner that:
1. Makes the means of egress path not readily apparent due to visual and audio distractions, or
2. Intentionally confounds identification of the means of egress path, or
3. Otherwise makes the means of egress path not readily available because of the nature of the attraction or mode of conveyance through the special amusement area, building, structure or portion thereof.
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UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE. A release or emission of materials in a manner which does not conform to the provisions of this code or applicable public health and safety regulations. This shall mean any spilling, leaking, releasing, leaching, emptying, dumping, or disposing of a hazardous material/waste into the environment, unless permitted by a regulatory agency.
UNIFIED PROGRAM. Consolidates six environmental programs regarding the management of hazardous waste, hazardous materials, and underground storage tanks under one management system.
UNIFIED PROGRAM FACILITY PERMIT. A consolidated permit issued pursuant to Section 25284 of the Health and Safety Code and Division 4 of Title 11 of the County Code relating to the underground storage of hazardous materials, HOA.103903238.11 38
Chapter 12.52 of Title 12 of the County Code relating to the generation or handling of hazardous waste or extremely hazardous waste, Chapter 12.64 of Title 12 of the County Code relating to handling of hazardous materials or acutely hazardous materials, and those city codes or resolutions related to the unified program elements administered by those cities as participating agencies to the Los Angeles County Certified Unified Program Agency.
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WASTE. A material that has been used or for whatever reason can or will no longer be used for its intended purpose, or has been discarded and not specially excluded by Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5.
WATER UTILITY. An organization that provides water within a geographic service area and the water purveyor is recognized by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department.
WATER UTILITY SERVICE AREA. A geographic area in which a water purveyor could provide the required fire flow from approved fire hydrants for firefighting purposes.
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SECTION Section 301.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
301.2 Permits.
Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5 for the activities or uses regulated by Sections 306, 307, 308, 315, 320 and 322, 324, 326, and 328.
SECTION Section 302.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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302.1 Definitions.
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
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BONFIRE.
COMMISSIONER.
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.
FLOATING LUMINARY.
GOVERNING BODY.
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SECTION Section 304.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
304.1.1 Waste material.
Accumulations of wastepaper, wood, hay, straw, weeds, litter or combustible or flammable waste or rubbish of any type shall not be permitted to remain on a roof; under a ground-mounted photovoltaic array; or in any court, yard, vacant lot, alley, parking lot, or open space,; or beneath a grandstand, bleacher, pier, wharf, manufactured home, recreational vehicle or other similar structure.
SECTION Section 304.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
304.1.2 Vegetation.
Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirements in wildland-urban interface areas shall be in accordance with Section 325 and Chapter 49 of this code.
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SECTION Section 304.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
304.2.1 Removal.
Combustible rubbish stored in containers outside of noncombustible vaults or rooms shall be removed from buildings at least once each working day or at intervals specified by the fire code official. The storage or accumulation of combustible waste matter within any building in such a quantity or location as to constitute a fire hazard is prohibited.
SECTION Section 307.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
307.1 General.
A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning unless conducted and approved in accordance with Sections 307.1.1 through 307.57.
SECTION Section 307.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
307.2 Permit required.
A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.5 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or a bonfire.
Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land on which the fire is to be kindled.
A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.5 prior to kindling a recreational fire where the fuel is not contained as described in Chapter 3 nor limited as defined in Section 202, RECREATIONAL FIRE, to HOA.103903238.11 41
having a total fuel area of 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height, for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.
SECTION Section 307.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
307.2.1 Authorization.
Where required by sState or local law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted with prior approval from the fire code official, a United States Forest Service Officer having jurisdiction, or the sState or local air and water quality management authority, provided that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed.
SECTION Section 307.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
307.6 Open fires.
Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6.
A person shall not build, light, maintain, or cause or permit to be built, lighted, or maintained, any open outdoor fire or use or cause or permit to be used, any open outdoor fire for any purpose except:
1. When such fire is set or permission for such fire is given in the performance of the official duty of any public officer, and the fire, in the opinion of such public officer, is necessary for:
(i) The purpose of the prevention of a fire hazard which cannot be abated by any other means; or
(ii) The instruction of public employees in the methods of fighting fire.
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2. When such fire is set pursuant to permit on property used for industrial or institutional purposes for the purpose of instruction of employees in methods of fighting fire.
3. When such fire is set in the course of any agricultural operation in the growing of crops or raising of fowl or animals.
4. On a public beach area owned, managed, or controlled by the County, otherwise permitted by this code.
5. In a County-owned park or recreation camp as otherwise permitted by this code.
6. Bonfires permitted by the fire code official.
7. For cooking, recreational, or ceremonial fires on private property with a maximum fuel area of 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height, in locations outside of wildfire risk areas.
SECTION Section 307.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
307.7 Designated open fire areas.
The fire code official is authorized to designate places on private property, with the permission of the owner thereof, or upon any public road, or within any public park, or upon any public land, where open fires may be built.
The fire code official may place or cause to be placed uniform signs or posters on or at such premises indicating the place or limits where such fires may be built and maintained without further permission; however, it shall be unlawful to leave, or cause or permit to be left unattended, any fire burning in such place.
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SECTION Section 308.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.1.4 Open-flame cooking devicesReserved.
Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. One- and two-family dwellings.
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
3. LP-gas cooking devices having LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater than 21/2 pounds [nominal 1
pound (0.454 kg) LP-gas capacity].
SECTION Section 308.1.6.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns/floating luminaries.
A person shall not release or cause to be released an untethered sky lantern.
The use or release of a floating luminary is prohibited.
Exception: When a permit is issued by the fire code official for use or release of a floating luminary for ceremonial, educational, or research purposes and where safeguards approved by the fire code official are used to prevent unintended ignition of combustibles. Floating luminary use or release shall be allowed only at a specific location and during prescribed weather conditions.
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SECTION Section 311.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
311.5 Placards.
When required by the fire code official, Aany vacant or abandoned buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 111114 of this code relating to structural or interior hazards shall be marked as required by Sections 311.5.1 through 311.5.5.
SECTION Section 314.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
314.4 Vehicles.
Liquid-fueled or gaseous-fueled vehicles, aircraft, boats or other motorcraft shall not be located indoors except as follows:
1. The engine starting system is made inoperable or batteries are disconnected except where the fire code official requires that the batteries remain connected to maintain safety features.
2. Fuel in fuel tanks does not exceed one-quarter tank or 5 gallons (19 L) (whichever is least).any of the following:
2.1. Class I, II and III liquid fuel does not exceed one-quarter tank or 5 gallons (19 L), whichever is less.
2.2. LP gas does not exceed one-quarter gallon tank or 6.6 gallons (25 L), whichever is less.
2.3. CNG does not exceed one-quarter tank or 630 cubic feet (17.8 m3), whichever is less.
2.4. Hydrogen does not exceed one-quarter tank or 2000 cubic feet (0.57 m3), whichever is less.
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3. Fuel tanks and fill openings are closed and sealed to prevent tampering.
4. Vehicles, aircraft, boats or other motorcraft equipment are not fueled or defueled within the building.
5. The fire code official is authorized to make additional requirements and restrictions, or to deny permission for the display, based upon the hazards inherent with the display, such as but not limited to those associated with the battery technology of the vehicle.
SECTION Section 316.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
316.6.1 Structures.
Structures shall not be constructed within the utility easement beneath high-voltage transmission lines.
Exceptions: Restrooms and unoccupied telecommunications structures of noncombustible construction less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in height provided that they are grounded and bonded in accordance with the Electrical Code, and fully bonded from roof to foundation and connected to the structure's grounding system. Additionally, signs approved by the fire code official, that read "CAUTION – HIGH VOLTAGE LINES OVERHEAD" shall be provided at all entrances leading to the restrooms and unoccupied structures.
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SECTION Section 321 is hereby amended to read as follows:
321 ARTIFICIAL COMBUSTIBLE VEGETATIONRESERVED
321.1 Artificial combustible vegetation on roofs and near buildings. Artificial combustible vegetation exceeding 6 feet (1829 mm) in height and permanently installed outdoors within 5 feet (1524 mm) of a building or on the roof of a building shall comply with Section 807.4.1. The placement of artificial combustible vegetation shall also comply with Sections 806.3 and 807.4.2.
Exception: Artificial decorative vegetation located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) from the exterior wall of a building.
SECTION Section 322.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
322.3 Fire safety plan.
A fire safety plan shall be provided in accordance with Section 403.10.6. In addition, the fire safety plan shall include emergency response actions to be taken upon detection of a fire or possible fire involving lithium-ion or lithium metal battery storage.
Where the fire code official finds that the fire safety plan is absent or insufficient, the fire code official shall be authorized to require removal of the batteries and containers from the area or building, and/or fire watch.
SECTION Section 322.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
322.4.1 Limited indoor storage in containers.
Not more than 15 cubic feet (0.42 m3) of lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries shall be permitted to be stored in containers in accordance with all of the following:
1. Containers shall be open-top and constructed of noncombustible materials or shall be approved for battery collection.
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2. Individual containers and groups of containers shall not exceed a capacity of 7.5 cubic feet (0.21 m3).
3. A second container or group of containers shall be separated by not less than 3 feet (914 mm) of open space, or 10 feet (3048 mm) of space that contains combustible materials.
4. Containers shall be located not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from exits or exit access doors.
5. The fire code official shall have the authority to increase required separation distances and/or require the relocation of the container(s) based upon fire or life hazards associated with the specific occupancy. This may limit or negate the ability for such storage to take place in or at the occupancy.
SECTION Section 324 is hereby added to read as follows:
324 PARADE FLOATS
324.1 Permits.
An operational permit is required to operate a parade float for a public performance, presentation, spectacle, entertainment, or parade. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5.
324.2 Decorative material.
Decorative material on parade floats shall be noncombustible, be made flameretardant by application of a California State Fire Marshal–listed treatment, or meet the flame-resistive requirements of the fire code official.
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324.3 Fire protection.
Motorized parade floats and towing apparatus shall be provided with a minimum 2-A: 10-B: C-rated portable fire extinguisher readily accessible to the operator.
SECTION Section 325 is hereby added to read as follows:
325 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH AND VEGETATIVE GROWTH
325.1 Electrical transmission lines.
325.1.1 Support clearance.
Any person owning, controlling, operating, or maintaining any electrical transmission or distribution line upon any mountainous, forest-, or brush-covered lands, or land covered with flammable growth shall, at all times, maintain around and adjacent to any pole supporting a switch, fuse, transformer, lightning arrester, or line junction, or dead end, or corner poles, or towers, or other poles or towers at which power company employees are likely to work most frequently, an effective firebreak, consisting of a clearing of not less than 10 feet (3.05 m) in each direction from the outer circumference of such pole or tower provided, however, that this provision shall not be deemed to apply to lines used exclusively as telephone, telegraph, or telegraph messenger call, fire or alarm lines, or other lines classed as communication (Class C) circuits by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. Nor shall this provision apply to clearance around poles supporting only secondary electrical distribution lines of 750 volts or less.
325.1.2 Line clearance.
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lands, or lands covered with flammable growth shall maintain a clearance of the respective distances hereinafter in this section specified in all directions between all vegetation and all conductors carrying electrical current.
For lines operating at 2,400 volts or more, but less than 72,000 volts, 4 feet (1.22 m);
For lines operating at 72,000 volts or more, but less than 110,000 volts, 6 feet (1.83 m); and
For lines operating at 110,000 volts or more, 10 feet (3.05 m).
TABLE 325.1
VOLTAGE RANGE OF
ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR/LINE
CLEARANCE
DISTANCE
REQUIRED
2,400 volts – 71,999 volts 4 feet (1.22 m)
72,000 volts – 109,999 volts 6 feet (1.83 m)
110,000 volts or more 10 feet (3.05 m)
In any case, such distance shall be sufficiently great to furnish the required clearance from the particular wire or conductor at any position, of such wire or conductor at any temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Dead trees; old, decadent, or rotten trees; those weakened by decay or disease; and trees leaning toward the line, which may contact the line from the side or may fall on the line, shall be felled, cut or trimmed so as to remove the hazard.
325.1.3 Self-supporting aerial cable.
No clearing to obtain line clearance is required when self-supporting aerial cable is used except that forked trees, leaning trees, and other growth which may fall across the cable and break it shall be removed.
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Exception: Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to require any person to maintain any clearing on land where such person does not have the legal right to maintain such clearing, nor shall any provision of this ordinance be construed to require any person to enter upon or to damage property of another without the consent of the owner thereof. For further exceptions, see California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division
1.5, Chapter 7, Article 4.
325.2 Structures.
325.2.1 Clearances.
Any person owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining any building, structure, or apiary upon or adjoining any mountainous, or forest- or brush-covered land or land covered with flammable growth, and any person owning, leasing, or controlling any land adjacent to such structures, shall at all times maintain defensible space of 100 feet (30.48 m) from each side and from the front and rear of the structure in accordance with Sections 325.2.1.1 through 325.2.1.6. The intensity of fuels management may vary within the 100-foot perimeter of the structure, with more intense fuel reductions being used between 5 and 30 feet (1524 and 9144 mm) around the structure, and an emberresistant zone being required within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the structure, based on regulations promulgated by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, in consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, to consider the elimination of materials in the ember-resistant zone that would likely be ignited by embers.
The amount of fuel deemed necessary to be removed or modified shall consider the flammability of the structure as affected by building material, building standards, HOA.103903238.11 51
location, and type of vegetation. Fuels shall be maintained and spaced in a condition so that a wildfire burning under average weather conditions would be unlikely to ignite the structure, as determined by the fire code official.
Exceptions:
1. Extra hazard — distance required. The governing body finds that in many cases because of extra hazardous situations, a defensiblespace firebreak around buildings, structures, or apiaries of only 100 feet (30.48 m) is not sufficient and that a defensible-space firebreak of more than 100 feet (30.48 m) may be necessary. If the fire code official or Commissioner finds that because of the location of any building, structure, or apiary and because of other conditions, defensible space of 100 feet (30.48 m) around such building, structure, or apiary as required by Section 325.2.1, is not sufficient, the fire code official or Commissioner may notify all owners of the properties affected that they must clear all flammable vegetation and other combustible growth or reduce the amount of fuel content for a distance greater than 100 feet (30.48 m), but not to exceed 200 feet (60.96 m).
2. Limitations. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to require any person to maintain any clearing on land where such person does not have the legal right to maintain such clearing, nor shall any provision of this ordinance be construed to require any HOA.103903238.11 52
person to enter upon or to damage property of another without the consent of the owner thereof.
325.2.1.1 Ornamental plants and trees.
Ornamental plants and trees known to be flammable — including but not limited to acacia, cedar, cypress, eucalyptus, juniper, pine, and pampas grass — shall not be exempt from compliance with these requirements.
Exception: Ornamental plants and trees that are individually planted, spaced and maintained in such a manner that they do not form a means of transmitting fire from native growth to the structure.
325.2.1.2 Plants and cultivated ground cover.
The fire code official shall be authorized to exempt the following specimens from these requirements:
1. Cultivated specimens. Cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents, or similar plants, provided that they are maintained in a condition that does not form a means of transmitting fire from native growth to the structure, and that they comply with all other applicable laws, shall be exempt from these requirements.
2. To prevent soil erosion. Where located more than 30 feet (9.14 m) from buildings, structures, or apiaries, grass and other vegetation maintained where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion, provided that it is maintained at a height of less HOA.103903238.11 53
than 18 inches (45.72 cm) above the ground, and isolated from other fuels.
325.2.1.3 Dead vegetation.
Remove all dead or dying grass, plants, shrubs, trees, branches, leaves, weeds, and pine needles. Maintain any tree and/or shrub adjacent to or overhanging any building, structure, or apiary free of dead wood.
Exception: At distances at least 30 or 50 feet (9.14 or 15.24 m), as determined by the fire code official, from buildings, structures, and apiaries, loose surface litter, normally consisting of fallen leaves or needles, twigs, bark, cones, and small branches, shall be permitted to remain, provided that it does not exceed a maximum depth of 6 inches (152 mm).
325.2.1.4 Roof and rain gutters.
Maintain the roof and rain gutters of any building, structure or apiary free of leaves, needles, or other dead vegetative growth.
325.2.1.5 Chimneys and stovepipes.
That portion of any tree which extends within 10 feet (3.05 m) of the outlet of any chimney or stovepipe shall be removed.
325.2.1.6 Firewood, compost, and similar piles.
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shall maintain a minimum of 10 feet (3.05 m) of clearance, down to bare mineral soil, or equivalent, in all directions of the wood pile.
325.3 Notice to correct.
325.3.1 Contents of notice.
A notice to clear all flammable vegetation and other combustible growth for a distance greater than 30 feet (9.14 m) shall be in writing and shall specify the exact distance from the structure that such vegetation and growth must be cleared. 325.3.2 Compliance with findings.
Within a reasonable time after receipt of the notice specified in Section 325.3.1, every person owning, leasing, controlling, or operating the building, structure, or apiary involved, and every person owning, leasing, or controlling any land adjacent to such building, structure, or apiary shall at all times maintain around and adjacent to such building, structure, or apiary an effective fire protection or firebreak made by removing and clearing away, for a distance not less than so determined, on each side thereof, all flammable vegetation or other combustible growth, except as otherwise provided in Section 325.2.
325.3.3 Correction by fire code official or Commissioner.
Any person who has received notice for having failed to meet any of the requirements specified in Sections 325.2.1, 325.3.2, 325.10, 503.2.1, 3107.18, 6107.2, or 6107.3 and who is unable to comply with the requirements of such notice may request the fire code official or Commissioner to correct the condition or conditions. The fire code official or Commissioner may do so, provided that the person requesting such assistance agrees to pay the full cost thereof.
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325.3.4 Notice of failure to correct.
In the event any of the conditions prohibited by Sections 325.2.1, 325.3.2, 325.10, 503.2.1, 3107.18, 6107.2, or 6107.3 exist, the governing body may instruct the fire code official or Commissioner to give notice to the owner of the property upon which such condition exists, to correct such prohibited condition, and if the owner fails to correct such condition, the governing body may cause the same to be done and make the expenses of such correction a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists. If it so instructs the fire code official or Commissioner, the governing body shall designate the time and place of a hearing either before itself or before a referee appointed by it, and shall notify the fire code official of its action. 325.3.5 Mailing notice.
Upon receipt of a notice from the governing body of the time and place of hearing, and not less than 10 days before such hearing, the fire code official or Commissioner shall mail a notice to the owners of the property, as their names and addresses appear from the last equalized assessment roll, or as they are known to the clerk of the governing body on which a firebreak is not maintained as required by Sections 325.2.1, 325.3.2, 325.10, 503.2.1, 3107.18, or 6107.3 in substantially the following form:
NOTICE TO DESTROY WEEDS, BRUSH, AND RUBBISH
Notice is hereby given that on the ___ day of (month) _____, the governing body of (municipality) ________ passed a resolution declaring the noxious or dangerous weeds, sagebrush, chaparral, and any other brush or weeds which attain such large growth as to become, when dry, a fire menace to adjacent improved property, were HOA.103903238.11 56
growing and that there existed dry grass, stubble brush, litter, or other flammable material which endangers the public safety by creating a fire hazard upon or in front of the property on certain streets in said municipality, and more particularly described in said resolution, and that same constitutes a public nuisance which must be abated by the removal of said noxious or dangerous weeds, brush, litter, or other flammable material, otherwise they will be removed and the nuisance will be abated by the municipal authorities, in which case the cost of such removal shall be assessed upon the lots and lands from which, or in front of which, such materials are moved, and such cost will constitute a lien upon such lots or lands until paid. Reference is hereby made to said resolution for further particulars.
All property owners having any objections to the proposed removal of such materials are hereby notified to attend a meeting of the governing body of said municipality, to be held at _____a.m. o'clock, on the ___ day of (month) __________, when their objections will be heard and given due consideration.
Dated this _____ day of (month) ______.
(name)
(department)
(municipality)
325.3.6 Posting of notice.
As an alternative to mailing, a notice in the form required in Section 325.3.5 shall be posted conspicuously in front of the property on which vegetation which must be removed exists, or if the property has no frontage upon any highway or road, then upon that portion of the property nearest to a highway or road, or most likely to give actual HOA.103903238.11 57
notice to the owner. The notices shall be posted not more than 100 feet (30.48 m) in distance apart, but at least one notice shall be posted on each lot or parcel of land. 325.3.7 Publication of notice.
The clerk of the governing body shall publish notice of the hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the County, not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing, when notice is given by means other than that prescribed in Section 325.3.4.
325.4 Hearing of protests.
325.4.1 Appointment of referee.
The governing body may appoint a referee to hear protests pursuant to this section. If the governing body appoints an officer or employee of the municipality as referee, the referee shall serve without any additional compensation, but all time spent as referee shall be deemed and counted as time spent in performing the duties of the compensated position.
325.4.2 Hearing objections.
At the same time stated in the notices, the governing body or referee shall hear and consider all objections and protests, if any, to the proposed removal of vegetation, and may continue the hearing from time to time.
325.4.3 Report of referee.
If the hearing is before a referee, upon the conclusion of the hearing, the referee shall report to the governing body findings and recommendations as to what objections, if any, should be allowed and what objections, if any, should be overruled.
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325.4.4 Decision by board.
Upon the conclusion of the hearing before itself, or upon receipt of the report of the referee, the governing body shall allow or overrule all objections, whereupon the governing body shall acquire jurisdiction to proceed and perform the work by removal.
The decision of the governing body on the matter is final, except as provided in Sections 14920 and 14921 of the California Health and Safety Code. 325.4.5 Order for abatement.
After final action is taken by the governing body on the disposition of any protests or objections, or in case no protest or objections are received, the said governing body shall order the fire code official or Commissioner to remove the dangerous vegetation. 325.5 Right of entry upon private property.
The fire code official or Commissioner, or their assistants, deputies, employees, or contracting agents, or other representatives may enter upon private property for the purpose of inspecting and/or removing vegetation pursuant to Sections 104.3 and 104.3.1 of this code, or California Health and Safety Code, Section 14900 et seq. 325.6 Removal before arrival of fire code official or
Commissioner.
Any property owner may have the vegetation removed at the owner's expense, if it is done prior to the arrival of the fire code official or Commissioner or their representatives.
325.7 Record and report of cost.
The fire code official or Commissioner shall keep an account of the cost of removing the vegetation from each separate parcel of land and shall render an itemized HOA.103903238.11 59
report in writing to the governing body showing the cost of removing the vegetation from each separate lot or parcel of land.
325.7.1 Posting copy of report.
Before the report is submitted to the governing body or referee, a copy shall be posted for at least three days on or near the chamber door of the governing body with a notice of the time when the report will be submitted to the governing body or referee for hearing on confirmation.
325.7.2 Hearing on report.
At the time fixed for receiving and considering the report, the governing body or the referee shall hear it and any objections of any of the property owners liable to be assessed for the work of clearing vegetation.
325.7.3 Report of referee.
If the hearing is before a referee, upon the conclusion of the hearing, the referee shall report to the governing body findings and recommendations as to what modifications, if any, should be made in the report.
325.7.4 Modification and confirmation of the report.
Upon the conclusion of the hearing on the report before itself, or upon receipt of the report of the referee, the governing body may make such modifications in the report of the fire code official or Commissioner as it deems necessary, after which, by order or resolution, the report shall be confirmed.
325.7.5 Costs of removal.
The amounts for the cost for removing the vegetation upon the various parcels of land mentioned in the report of the fire code official or Commissioner, as confirmed, HOA.103903238.11 60
shall constitute special assessments against the respective parcels of land and are a lien on the property for the amount of the respective assessments. 325.7.6 Collection of expenses.
The expenses of removing vegetation shall be collected, and assessments shall be canceled or refunded as provided in Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Part 5 of Division 12 of the California Health and Safety Code, the provisions of which article are incorporated herein as if set forth herein in full.
325.8 Joint proceedings.
All of the proceedings provided for in this article may be combined with and performed in conjunction with proceedings for the abatement of noxious weeds pursuant to Part 5 of Division 12 of the California Health and Safety Code. 325.9 Prosecution.
A person who violates Sections 325.2.1, 325.3.2, 325.10, 503.2.1, 3107.18, 6107.2, or 6107.3 may be prosecuted and punished whether proceedings pursuant to Sections 325.3 – 325.8, inclusive, have been had or not. Proceedings pursuant to Sections 325.3 – 325.8, inclusive, are not a condition precedent to prosecution for violation of Sections 325.2.1, 325.3.2, 325.10, 503.2.1, 3107.18, 6107.2, or 6107.3. 325.10 Roadway clearance.
The fire code official or Commissioner may require removal and clearance of all flammable vegetation or other combustible growth for a minimum of 10 feet (3.05 m) on each side of every roadway, whether public or private. The fire code official or Commissioner may enter upon private property to inspect, remove, and clear vegetation and growth as required by this section and may charge the responsible party for the HOA.103903238.11 61
cost of such action. This section shall not apply to single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery, or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents, or similar plants used as ground cover, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire. As used in this section, "roadway" means that portion of a highway or private street improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
The minimum clearance of 10 feet (3.05 m) may be increased, if the fire code official determines additional distance is required to provide reasonable fire safety.
SECTION Section 326 is hereby added to read as follows:
326 ACTIVITIES IN WILDFIRE RISK AREAS
326.1 Intent.
Due to conditions tending to cause or allow the rapid spread of fires which may occur on grass-, grain-, brush-, or forest-covered land in certain hazardous fire portions of the jurisdictional area, or because of the inaccessible character of such lands, the unrestricted use of such lands creates a potential menace to life and property from fire.
Therefore, it is the intent of this section to provide necessary safeguards to prevent the occurrence of fires and to control the spread of fires which might be caused by recreational, commercial, industrial, or other activities carried on in any wildfire risk area.
326.2 Permit required.
Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5 and 105.6.
No person shall establish or conduct any of the following or similar activities in a wildfire risk area without first securing a permit:
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1. Recreational activities including, but not limited to, rifle ranges, carnivals and fairs, public assembly events, fireworks, overnight camping, and open burning.
2. Temporary or permanent activities including, but not limited to, stands for cooking or other activities which could provide a source of ignition.
326.3 Permit request.
A request for an issuance of a permit for any such activity shall be made to the fire code official not less than 15 days prior to the starting date of such activity. 326.4 Fire protection survey.
Upon receiving a request for issuance of a permit, the fire code official shall survey the buildings, premises, and facilities proposed for such use prior to issuance of the permit to determine the fire protection equipment and safeguards necessary to conduct such activity without unduly increasing the potential fire hazard to the area. 326.5 Notification.
The applicant shall be notified by the fire code official of the facilities and fire protection safeguards necessary, and a permit shall be contingent upon the provision of all such facilities and safeguards.
326.6 Permit stipulations.
The permit shall stipulate the conditions, precautions, limitations, and safeguards necessary to conduct the identified activity with a reasonable degree of fire safety, and failure to comply with any condition, precaution, limitation, or safeguard stipulated shall be cause for immediate revocation of the permit and cessation of the activity.
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326.7 Fire protection facilities required.
Fire protection facilities required and conditions or limitations necessary to maintain reasonable fire safety may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Adequate water supply, pumps, hydrants, and hoses.
2. Firebreaks as necessary to prevent a fire on the premises from spreading to adjacent brush or grass-covered areas.
3. Posting of "NO SMOKING" signs.
4. Removal of dry grass and weeds from around buildings, along roadways and automobile parking areas, and other areas
accessible to the public or participants of the activity.
5. Provision of approved, competent fire safety officers or advisors to act as fire guards or fire watchers to patrol the area when such activity is taking place. Also see Section 3107.17.
6. Provision of adequate access roads and parking facilities to prevent congestion of public roads, to permit adequate means of egress for evacuation of the public or participants in event of emergency, and to permit movement of fire apparatus and equipment.
7. Restriction or prohibition of activities during periods of high-firehazard weather conditions.
8. Such fencing as is necessary to control the activity.
9. Such other conditions, limitations, or provisions necessary to maintain reasonable fire safety.
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326.8 Restricted entry on national forest land.
A person shall not enter or be on any lands within the boundaries of the National Forest within Los Angeles County which have been closed to entry by the U.S. Forest Service, except by a valid special entry permit issued by a U.S. Forest Service official. 326.9 Closure of public or private lands.
Any portion of public or private lands in any wildfire risk area may be closed to the public by the fire code official at the request of the owners of such public or private lands, when in the opinion of the fire code official such closure is necessary for the prevention of fires. Notice of such closure shall be made by the fire code official by public announcement, and such closure shall be in effect until, in the opinion of the fire code official, such closure is no longer necessary for the protection of property against fire and such closure is lifted by public announcement. 326.10 Restricted entry on closed lands.
A person shall not enter or be upon any public or private lands closed to the public by the fire code official during the period such closure is in effect, except that the closure of private lands shall not prohibit the use or entry upon such lands by the owner, owner's guests, or invitees, provided that such guests or invitees have written permission from the owner of such lands to enter upon the same. Such written permit shall be presented upon the demand of any public officer when such person is within any closed area.
326.11 Posting of lands closed to entry.
Lands closed to entry shall be posted by the fire protection agency having jurisdiction.
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326.12 Spark arresters required.
326.12.1 Equipment.
No person shall use or operate in, upon, or within any wildfire risk area, any tractor, construction equipment, engine, or machinery, or any steam, oil, or gasoline-operated stationary or mobile equipment, from which a spark or fire may originate, unless such equipment is provided with a qualified device or spark arrester installed in or attached to the exhaust pipe which will prevent the escape of fire or sparks. Said qualified device or spark arrester shall meet the requirements of the current version of the United States Forest Service "Standard for Spark Arresters for Internal Combustion Engines" (Standard 5100-1). For the purpose of this section, any registered motor vehicle operated on a road or highway and which is equipped with a muffler in good condition, as required by the California Vehicle Code, shall be deemed to be in compliance with this section.
326.12.2 Chimneys.
Each chimney used in conjunction with any fireplace, barbecue, or incinerator, or any heating appliance in which solid or liquid fuel is used, upon any building, structure, or premises located within any wildfire risk area, shall be maintained with a spark arrester constructed with heavy wire mesh or other noncombustible material with openings not to exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).
326.13 Open flame device.
No person shall operate or use any device, machine, or process such as a welding torch, tar pot, decorative torch, or any other device liable to start or cause fire in or upon any wildfire risk area, except by the authority of a written permit from the fire HOA.103903238.11 66
code official. However, no permit will be required if such use is within inhabited premises or a designated camp site, and such use is a minimum of 30 feet from any grass-, grain-, brush-, or forest-covered lands.
326.14 Roadway clearance.
Clearance of brush or vegetative growth from roadways shall be in accordance with Section 325.10 and 503.2.1 of this code.
Exception: If the fire code official determines in any specific case that difficult terrain, danger of erosion, or other unusual circumstances make strict compliance with the provisions of this code undesirable or impractical, the fire code official may suspend enforcement thereof and require reasonable alternative measures.
326.15 Illegal dumping.
No person shall place, deposit, or dump any garbage, cans, bottles, papers, ashes, refuse, trash, rubbish, or combustible waste materials in or upon any wildfire risk area. No person shall dump such materials in, upon, or along any trail, roadway, or highway in any wildfire risk area. Dumping in areas approved by the fire department for this use shall not be deemed to be in violation of this section. This section may be enforced by the Commissioner.
326.16 Disposal of ashes.
No person shall place, deposit, or dump any ashes or coals in or upon any wildfire risk area except in the hearth of an established fire pit, camp stove, or fireplace; in a noncombustible container with a tight-fitting lid; or where such ashes or coals are buried and covered with one foot of mineral earth not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from HOA.103903238.11 67
any combustible vegetation or structure. When any such fire pit, camp stove, fireplace, or noncombustible container is used for this purpose, it shall be kept or maintained in a safe location not less than 10 feet from any combustible vegetation or structure. 326.17 Fire roads and firebreaks.
1. No person, except public officers acting within the scope of their duties, shall travel upon or drive or park any motorcycle, motor scooter, or motor vehicle upon any fire road or firebreak beyond the point where travel is restricted by a cable, gate, or sign, without the permission of the property owner or owners involved.
2. No person shall park any vehicle so as to obstruct the entrance to any fire road or firebreak.
3. No person shall install or maintain a radio or television aerial, or guy wire thereto, or any other obstruction on any fire road or firebreak, which is less than 16 feet above such fire road or firebreak.
326.18 Use of motorcycle, motor scooter, and motor vehicles.
No person shall operate any motorcycle, motor scooter, or motor vehicle, except upon clearly established public or private roads, within any wildfire risk area without first having secured a permit to do so from the fire code official. No such permit shall be issued unless written permission from the property owner is first presented. 326.19 Hazardous warning lights.
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might permit same to roll, fall, or slide on to any forest- or brush-covered land, or any land containing flammable material. Also see Sections 305 and 308.
SECTION Section 327 is hereby added to read as follows:
327 ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR VIOLATION OF
REQUIRED CLEARANCE
327.1 Administrative fine—imposition.
Improved parcels found to be in violation of Sections 325.2.1, 325.10, 503.2.1, 3107.18, or 6107.3 of this code relating to clearance of brush and combustible growth, roadway clearance, and vertical clearance on fire access roads, shall be subject to an administrative fine, noncompliance fee, and/or possible liens as allowed by the provisions of Title 1, Chapter 1.25 of the County Code. 327.2 Administrative fine—enforcement.
An administrative fine will be imposed and enforced upon failure of the responsible party to comply with written abatement instructions and timeframes contained on the Official Inspection Report Form (County of Los Angeles Fire Department FORM 410, all versions) issued by the Fire Department. 327.3 Declared parcel.
A declared parcel is a parcel which contains noxious weeds and other flammable vegetation that are a fire hazard and which constitutes a public nuisance which must be abated as declared in an annual resolution of the Board of Supervisors. An owner of a declared parcel will be mailed a declaration card specifying the abatement actions required of the owner. The declaration card constitutes the first official notice to the owner.
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327.3.1 Declared parcel inspection—notice of violations.
A physical inspection of the declared parcel is conducted by the fire department to determine compliance with the declaration card. After the physical inspection, if the fire department determines that the owner has not complied with the declaration card, then such noncompliance constitutes the first violation of the fire code. The owner will be given notice of such first violation of the fire code. This notice constitutes the second official notice to the owner.
The second official notice shall also inform the owner that an administrative fine and abatement enforcement fee as approved in the Fire-Code Fee Schedule (Appendix QQ of this code) may be imposed on the declared parcel if not properly cleared. An owner's failure to comply with the second official notice constitutes the second violation of the fire code.
327.4 Undeclared parcel.
An undeclared parcel is a parcel not contained in the annual resolution of the Board of Supervisors described in Section 327.3.
327.4.1 Undeclared parcel inspection—notice of violations.
After a physical inspection, if the fire department determines that an undeclared parcel is not in compliance with the fire code, the owner will be given notice of such violation of the fire code. This notice of violation constitutes the first official notice. An owner's failure to comply with the first official notice constitutes the first violation of the fire code. After a first violation, a physical inspection of an undeclared parcel will be conducted by the fire department to determine compliance with the fire code. After the physical inspection, if the fire department determines that an undeclared parcel is not in HOA.103903238.11 70
compliance with the fire code, the owner will be given notice of the second violation of the fire code. This notice constitutes the second official notice to the owner. This second official notice shall also inform the owner that an administrative fine may be imposed on an undeclared parcel if not cleared. An owner's failure to comply with the second notice constitutes the second violation of the fire code. 327.5 Administrative fine—amount.
The administrative fine for a first violation as described in Section 327.3.1 or 327.4.1 is $0. The administrative fine for a second violation as described in Section 327.3.1 or 327.4.1 is $500.
327.6 Administrative fine—collection.
The administrative fine will be collected by the fire department through direct invoice. The fire department shall notify the owner of the imposition and amount of the administrative fine.
327.7 Administrative fine—administrative review and appeal.
The imposition of an administrative fine may be appealed in writing utilizing the request-for-administrative-hearing form provided with the administrative fine invoice.
The request-for-administrative-hearing form must be filed with the brush clearance section manager of the fire department within 10 calendar days following the service of the notice of administrative fine.
Upon conclusion of the administrative hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision within 10 calendar days. The hearing officer's written decision shall constitute the final administrative decision of the County.
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Any person contesting the final administrative order or decision of the Fire Department may seek further review pursuant to Section 53069.4 of the California Government Code.
Any administrative penalty imposed shall be cancelled or refunded as provided in Sections 14920–14921 of the California Health and Safety Code, or any successor statute of similar import.
327.8 Creation of lien for unpaid administrative fines.
Pursuant to Title 1, Chapter 1.25 of the County Code, the amount of the unpaid administrative fines shall become a lien on the real property that is in violation of this chapter.
SECTION Section 328 is hereby added to read as follows:
328 LAND DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
FEES
SECTION Section 328.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.1 Applicability.
This section is applicable to all unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County, to all incorporated areas that are a part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County, and to all cities that contract with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County for services and adopt Section 328 as part of their fire code. The applicable fees described herein shall be collected as a condition of approval for any land development project(s), environmental documents, or permit review(s) referred or submitted to the fire department for review. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6.
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SECTION Section 328.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.2 Subdivision reviews by the Land Development Unit
(LDU).
A fee shall be payable to the fire department upon the submittal of any subdivision map for the review and approval by the Land Development Unit (LDU), or equivalent, of the fire department. The amount of the fee shall be as stipulated in the version of the approved Fire-Code Fee Schedule (Appendix QQ of this code) of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County that is in effect at the time of the submittal in question.
SECTION Section 328.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.3 Miscellaneous LDU fees.
A fee shall be payable to the fire department upon submittal of any of the following requests for review and approval by the fire department. The amount of the fee shall be as stipulated in the version of the approved Fire-Code Fee Schedule (Appendix QQ of this code) of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County that is in effect at the time of the submittal in question. a. Request for review of a discretionary permit application. Examples include fire department reviews of applications for entitlement permits required by the jurisdictional planning department, such as, but not limited to: design reviews, design overlay reviews (DOR’s), development permit application reviews, "Exhibit ‘A’" reviews, planned urban development (PUD) reviews, and preliminary HOA.103903238.11 73
reviews. This fee may be required in addition to fees for other reviews requested for the same project.
b. Request for review of an application for a coastal development permit (CDP).
c. Request for review of a proposed vacation of a public road easement.
d. Request to review an application for a lot-line adjustment and/or lot merger.
e. Request to review a hydrant water system.
f. Request for review of a water system plan.
g. Request to review an application for a conditional use permit (CUP).
h. Request for review of a revision to a conditional use permit (CUP) application that has previously been approved by the fire department.
i. Request for review of an appeal to the water appeals board. j. Request for review of an application for a change of zone. k. Request to review an application for a mobilehome park or special occupancy park, including review of environmental impact reports, new park development or continued use of an existing park. l. Request for review of a grading plan for fire lanes and private driveways only.
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m. Request for review of a "Revised Exhibit ‘A’". See LACC, Title 22, Chapter 22.184 of the County Code.
n. Request for a grant of waiver.
o. "One Stop" advisory counseling/review.
SECTION Section 328.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.4 Environmental document reviews.
Whenever a review for impact on the fire prevention, natural resources, and/or fire resource allocation responsibilities of the fire department is required as part of the environmental review process, fees may be assessed and/or collected in accordance with the version of the approved Fire-Code Fee Schedule (Appendix QQ of this code) of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County that is in effect at the time of the submittal in question.
SECTION Section 328.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
328.5 Oak tree permit review fees.
When an oak tree report is referred to the fire department for review, pursuant to Los Angeles County Code (LACC), Title 22, Chapter 22.174, a fee shall be paid to the fire department in accordance with the Fire-Code Fee Schedule (Appendix QQ of this code).
SECTION Section 401.10 is hereby added to read as follows:
401.10 Fire watch procedures.
Where a fire watch is required by the fire code official, the owner, manager, lessee or person in charge shall provide the number of fire watch personnel that have been required. Fire watch personnel shall comply with Sections 401.10.1 through HOA.103903238.11 75
401.10.6, the conditions and records of which shall all be subject to review and approval by the fire code official when such review is deemed necessary by the fire code official. 401.10.1 Timeframes.
Fire watch personnel shall remain on duty 24 hours a day where required fire protection components are impaired or out of service. Where there is a hazard to the building occupants, fire watch personnel shall remain in place while the building is occupied.
Fire watch as directed by the fire code official, shall be continued until such time that the fire code official determines that it is no longer necessary. 401.10.2 Means of notification and communication.
Fire watch personnel shall be provided with not less than one means to notify the fire department of a fire or other emergency. If there are more than one individual assigned fire watch duties, they shall have the ability to promptly communicate with each other.
401.10.3 Duties.
Fire watch personnel shall fulfill the following duties:
1. The primary duty of fire watch personnel shall be to perform constant patrol in order to watch for fires and other emergency situations, and to make proper notification thereof.
2. Fire watch personnel shall also be looking for obstructed exits and any other hazards. Fire watch personnel shall make the proper notifications necessary in order to remediate any such hazards.
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operation to the extent that their ability to fulfill their primary patrol and notification duties is delayed or otherwise impaired.
3. If an emergency situation is encountered, fire watch personnel shall:
3.1. Contact the fire department or other appropriate service.
3.2. Ensure the notification of occupants to take appropriate action. Such action may include evacuation of the building, or in certain situations, shelter in place (sometimes known as "lockdown"). If unsure, fire watch personnel shall seek the direction of emergency services.
3.3. Take any other prompt action, in which they are qualified, to mitigate the emergency.
401.10.4 Route of inspection.
Fire watch personnel shall develop a written route of inspection through the required fire-watch area.
401.10.5 Log and frequency.
The entire fire watch area shall be patrolled once each hour, or at more frequent intervals when directed by the fire code official. An activity log of time and locations of inspection shall be created and maintained.
401.10.6 Training.
Fire watch personnel shall have been provided training in the following:
1. Procedures for contacting the fire department in the case of an emergency.
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2. The use of fire extinguishers and other available manual firefighting equipment.
3. Methods of notifying and evacuating people from the building or premises.
SECTION Section 402.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
402.1 Definitions.
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
CROWD MANAGER.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL.
FIRE WATCH.
LOCKDOWN.
SECTION Section 403.7.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
403.7.3 Group I-3 occupancies.
Group I-3 occupancies shall comply with Sections 403.7.3.1 through 403.7.3.67.
SECTION Section 403.7.3.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
403.7.3.7 Emergency plan.
Additional information provided in emergency plans shall include procedures for use of alarms, notification of occupants and emergency responders in the event of alarm system malfunctions, isolating the fire, evacuating each fire area and the building, and relocating nonambulatory persons. Copies of the plan shall be given to all supervisory personnel, and a copy shall be available on the premises to all personnel at all times.
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SECTION Section 403.11 is hereby amended to read as follows:
403.11 Special requirements for public safety.
Special requirements for public safety shall be in accordance with Sections 403.11.1 through 403.11.3.34.
SECTION Section 403.11.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
403.11.1 Fire watch personnel.
Where, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public safety in a place of assembly or any other place where people congregate, because of the number of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee shall provide one or more fire watch personnel, as required and approved. Fire watch personnel shall comply with Sections 403.11.1.1 and, 403.11.1.2, and 401.10.
SECTION Section 403.11.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
403.11.2 Public safety plan for gatherings.
Where the fire code official determines that an indoor or outdoor gathering of persons has an adverse impact on public safety through diminished access to buildings, structures, fire hydrants and fire apparatus access roads or where such gatherings adversely affect public safety services of any kind, the fire code official shall have the authority to order the development of or prescribe a public safety plan that provides an approved level of public safety and addresses the following items:
1. Emergency vehicle ingress and egress.
2. Fire protection.
3. Emergency egress or escape routes.
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4. Emergency medical servicesThe need for emergency medical services and personnel.
5. Public assembly areas.
6. The directing of both attendees and vehicles, including the parking of vehicles.
7. Vendor and food concession distribution.
8. The need for the presence of law enforcement.
9. The need for fire and emergency medical services personnelThe need for the presence of fire department personnel and/or fire safety officer(s).
10. The need for a weather monitoring person.
11. If attendance is greater than 5,000 people, the event shall be in accordance with Reference No. 842 of the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services Prehospital Care Manual; permit for mass-gathering event shall be required as set forth in
Section 105.5.
SECTION Section 403.11.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
403.11.3 Crowd managers.
Where facilities or events involve a gathering of more than 5001,000 people, crowd managers shall be provided in accordance with Sections 403.11.3.1 through 403.11.3.3.
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SECTION Section 403.11.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
403.11.4 Fire safety officers.
When, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is necessary for the preservation of life or property, due to the hazardous nature of an event, production, operation, or function, the fire code official shall require the owner or lessee to employ or cause the employment of one or more approved fire safety officers to be on duty at such place during the hazardous activity.
SECTION Section 403.13 is hereby added to read as follows:
403.13 Ground seats.
When more than 200 loose chairs are used in close proximity to, and in connection with, a public assemblage event, the chairs shall be fastened together in groups of not less than three.
Exceptions:
1. The bonding of chairs shall not be required when tables are provided with the chairs for dining use or similar purposes.
2. The bonding of chairs shall not be required when the placement and location of such chairs will not obstruct any required exit, or any line of egress toward any required exit and will not constitute a fire hazard as approved by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 404.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
404.2.1 Fire evacuation plans.
Fire evacuation plans shall include the following:
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1. Emergency egress or escape routes and whether evacuation of the building is to be complete by selected floors or areas only or with a defend-in-place response. For occupancies and buildings located in wildfire risk areas, the emergency egress and escape routes shall include provisions for transporting employees and occupants to a location that is deemed reasonably safe from wildland fire. . . .
SECTION Section 404.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
404.2.2 Fire safety plans.
Fire safety plans shall include the following:
. . .
4. Floor plans identifying the locations of the following:
. . .
4.9. Fire alarm, control panel, and fire alarm annunciators and controls.
4.10. Location of limited access devices, including key boxes and key switches.
. . .
SECTION Section 404.2.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
404.2.2.1 Implementation.
In the event a fire is detected in a building or a fire alarm activates, the fire evacuation plan and fire safety plan shall both be implemented.
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SECTION Section 405.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
405.1 General.
Emergency evacuation drills complying with Sections 405.3 through 405.1011 shall be conducted not less than annually where fire safety and evacuation plans are required by Section 403 or where required by the fire code official. Lockdown plan drills shall be conducted in accordance with the approved plan. Such drills shall not be substituted for fire and evacuation drills required by Section 405.3. Drills shall be designed in cooperation with the local authorities.
SECTION Section 405.11 is hereby added to read as follows:
405.11 Fire drill.
In accordance with Table 405.3 of this code, a fire drill shall be conducted by the fire safety director, or designee using the fire alarm system.
SECTION Section 502.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
502.1 Definitions.
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2.
AGENCY.
AREA OF FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS.
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD.
FIRE COMMAND CENTER.
FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER KEY.
FIRE LANE.
KEY BOX.
TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES.
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WATER UTILITY.
WATER UTILITY SERVICE AREA.
SECTION Section 503.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities.
Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction.
The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exceptions:
1. The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45 720 mm) where any of the following conditions occur:
1.1. The building is 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.
1.2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved
alternative means of fire protection is provided.
1.3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U
occupancies.
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2. Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be permitted to be exempted or modified for solar photovoltaic power generation facilities and a standalone battery energy storage structure.
3. Exterior walls of interior courts that are enclosed on all sides.
SECTION Section 503.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1.2 Additional access.
The fire code official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access. Such additional access must also comply with Title 21 of the Los Angeles County Code, where applicable.
SECTION Section 503.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2 Specifications.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.89.
SECTION Section 503.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except as specified in Sections 503.2.1.1 through 503.2.1.2.2.2, and for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6,. andFire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm)clear to the sky.
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Exception: A minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm) may be allowed for protected tree species adjacent to access roads. Any applicable tree-trimming permit from the appropriate agency is required.
SECTION Section 503.2.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.2.1.1 Single-lot single-family residential dwellings.
Private on-site fire apparatus access roads serving one single-lot single-family residence may be reduced to a minimum width of not less than 15 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, when approved by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 503.2.1.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.2.1.2 Commercial, industrial, and multifamily-residential developments.
Fire apparatus access roads for commercial, industrial, and multifamilyresidential developments shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1.2.1 through 503.2.1.2.2.2. For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement of the vertical distance between the access roadway and the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greatest.
SECTION Section 503.2.1.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.2.1.2.1 Where the highest roof surface does not exceed 30 feet.
For buildings where the vertical distance between the access roadway and the highest roof surface does not exceed 30 feet (9144 mm), fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 26 feet (7925 mm), exclusive of shoulders, and an unobstructed clearance of clear to the sky.
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Exception: The 26-foot (7925 mm) width may be reduced to not less than 20 feet (6,096 mm), when approved by the fire code official. This exception shall not be applied for a distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) on either side of a hydrant.
SECTION Section 503.2.1.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.2.1.2.2 Where the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet.
For buildings where the vertical distance between the access roadway and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet (9144 mm), an approved fire apparatus access roadway with a minimum width of 28 feet (8535 mm), exclusive of shoulders, shall be provided in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. This roadway shall have an unobstructed clearance of clear to the sky.
Exception: The 28-foot (8535 mm) width may be reduced to not less than 20 feet (6,096 mm), when approved by the fire code official. This exception shall not be applied for a distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) on either side of a hydrant.
SECTION Section 503.2.1.2.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.2.1.2.2.1 Proximity to Building.
At least one required access route meeting this condition shall be located such that the edge of the fire apparatus access roadway, not including shoulders, that is closest to the building being served, is between 10 feet (254 mm) and 30 feet (9144 mm) from the building, as determined by the fire code official, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
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Exception: When approved by the fire code official, the required setback may be modified for residential and mixed-use residential developments less than five stories in height when additional fire protection measures are provided.
SECTION Section 503.2.1.2.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.2.1.2.2.2 Obstructions.
Overhead power lines shall not be located over the fire apparatus access road or between the fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the approval of the fire code official.
SECTION Section 503.2.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.2.2.1 Dimensions maintained.
The dimensions of approved fire apparatus roads shall be maintained as originally approved by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 503.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road that is designed and maintained with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds (34 050 kg). The fire apparatus HOA.103903238.11 88
access shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities, as approved by the fire code official.
Exception: Regarding the weight rating, the fire code official shall be authorized to determine that fire apparatus access roads serving one- and two-family residences instead be capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 50,000 pounds (22 700 kg).
SECTION Section 503.2.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.4 Turning radius.
The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the fire code official. The minimum turning radius shall be not less than 32 feet (9754 mm) measured at the centerline of the required access roadway.
SECTION Section 503.2.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.5 Dead-ends.
Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatusturnaround. See Figures 503.2.5(1) and 503.2.5(2). The turnaround shall be oriented on the access roadway in the proper direction of travel.
Exceptions:
1. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads serving other than singlefamily dwellings, that are a minimum of 20 feet (6096 mm) in width and that are straight and flat, may be extended to between 151 feet (46 025 mm) and 300 feet (91 440 mm) in length without requiring a turnaround, when approved by the fire code official.
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2. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads serving single-lot singlefamily dwellings, that are a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm) in width and that are straight and flat, may be extended to between 151 feet (46 025 mm) and 300 feet (91 440 mm) in length without requiring a turnaround, when approved by the fire code official.
SECTION Figure 503.2.5(1) is hereby added as follows:
FIGURE 503.2.5(1)
FIRE APPARATUS TURNAROUND STANDARD — PUMPER
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SECTION Figure 503.2.5(2) is hereby added as follows:
FIGURE 503.2.5(2)
FIRE APPARATUS TURNAROUND STANDARD — AERIAL APPARATUS
SECTION Section 503.2.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade.
The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department’s apparatus. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 15 percent (15 %) in grade.
Exception: For a fire apparatus access road serving no more than two single-family dwellings, grades shall not exceed 20 percent (20%) when approved by the fire code official. Grades between 15.1 percent HOA.103903238.11 91
(15.1 %) and 20 percent (20%) shall not exceed a maximum cumulative total of 500 feet (152.4 m) as measured over the entire length of the access roadway.
SECTION Section 503.2.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.2.9 Area of firefighting operations.
The area of firefighting operations, as defined in Chapter 2, shall not be located underneath high-voltage transmission lines.
SECTION Section 503.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.3 Marking and signage.
Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING—FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads, to clearly indicate the access to such roads, or to prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. A noparking designation shall meet the requirements of California Vehicle Code Section 22500.1 and be approved by the fire code official.
Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required.
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SECTION Section 503.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.3.1 Marking overhead high-voltage transmission lines.
When required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads and structures located near high-voltage transmission lines shall be posted with signs, approved by the fire code official, that include the words "CAUTION OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINES."
SECTION Section 503.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads.
Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including by the parking of vehicles or the use of traffic calming devices, including but not limited to, speed bumps or speed humps. The minimum widths and clearances established in Sections 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 shall be maintained at all times.
SECTION Section 503.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.4.1 Traffic calming devices.
Traffic calming devices, including but not limited to, speed bumps and speed humps, shall be prohibited unless approved by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 503.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.5.1 Secured gates and barricades.
Where required, gates and barricades shall be secured in an approved manner.
Roads, trails and other accessways that have been closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section 503.5 shall not be trespassed on or used unless authorized by the owner and the fire code official. Also see Section 506.
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Exception: The restriction on use shall not apply to public officers acting within the scope of duty.
SECTION Section 503.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.6 Security gGates.
The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.
Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall not be less than 20 feet (6096 mm), except on a fire apparatus access roadway approved to be a lesser width, in which case the gate shall not restrict that width. Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate width shall be not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) for residential use and 20 feet (6096 mm) for
commercial/industrial uses.
2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person.
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4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Methods of locking shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official.
7. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.
8. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.
SECTION Section 503.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.7 Fire apparatus access roads in recreational vehicle, mobilehome, and manufactured housing sales lots and storage lots.
Recreational vehicle, mobilehome, and manufactured housing sales lots and storage lots shall provide and maintain fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Section 503.
SECTION Section 503.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.8 Fire apparatus access roads in mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks.
The enforcing agency for California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapters 2 and 2.2 shall have authority for approval of roadways in mobilehome parks HOA.103903238.11 95
and special occupancy parks. Mobilehome parks roadway requirements are found in California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 1106, and roadway requirements for special occupancy parks are found in Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2, Article 2, Section 2106. The fire department shall have the authority to require access provisions more stringent than those which are located in CCR Title 25, but at no point more stringent than those which are required in this code, except in accordance with Sections 104.8 through 104.10, or as otherwise allowed by law.
SECTION Section 504.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
504.1 Required access.
Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the California Building Code shall be maintained readily accessible for emergency access by the fire department. An approved access walkway leading from fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
Exception: Single-family dwellings with slopes exceeding 3:1 ratio.
SECTION Section 504.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
504.5 Rooftop barriers and parapets.
No person shall install any security barrier, visual barrier screen, or other obstruction on the roof of any building in such a manner as to obstruct firefighter ingress or egress in the event of fire or other emergency. Parapets shall not exceed 42 inches (1067 mm) on at least two sides of the building. These sides should face an access roadway or yard sufficient to accommodate ladder operations.
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Exceptions:
1. Where parapets are desired to be taller than 42 inches (1067 mm), the fire code official shall have the authority to approve a platform/catwalk system.
2. Where a portion of a roof is greater than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the highest adjacent level of a fire apparatus access road.
SECTION Section 505.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
505.1.1 Multiple residential and commercial units.
Multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not visible from the street or road shall have, in addition to the requirements of Section 505.1 above, approved numbers grouped for all units within each structure and positioned to be plainly visible from the street or road. Said numbers may be grouped on the wall of the structure or on a mounting post independent of the structure.
SECTION Section 506.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
506.1 Where required.
Where access to or within a new or existing structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require an approved key box or other limited-access device to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with UL 1037, and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.
Exception: A key box or other limited-access device is not required for access to the interior of a sleeping unit or dwelling unit.
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SECTION Section 507.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.1.1 Water certificate.
Except as otherwise provided by this section, every application for a building permit shall be accompanied by one of the following:
1. Evidence indicating to the fire code official that the proposed structure will be provided with a reliable water supply. The fire code official may accept as sufficient evidence a certificate from a water utility that it can supply water to the proposed structure in compliance with Title 20 of the Los Angeles County Code, except that if the fire code official knows that such water utility cannot so supply water, the fire code official may reject such certificate; or.
2. A certificate from the Fire Department that there exists, or is under construction, a private water supply which, in the opinion of the fire code official's opinion, is adequate for fire protection.
Exception: A certificate is not required for new or existing Group U occupancies with less than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) of aggregate floor area.
SECTION Section 507.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.2 Type of water supply.
A water supply shall consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems capable of reliably providing the required fire flow. Facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings that are hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction, that are located within a water district's or water HOA.103903238.11 98
utility's service area, and that can receive a fire-flow certificate upon satisfactory completion of facilities improvements from the applicable water district or water utility, shall obtain their required fire flow from that water district’s or water utility’s system.
SECTION Section 507.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.2.2 Water tanks.
Water tanks, and associated structures and piping, for private fire protection shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 22, and as specified by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 507.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.3.1 Fire protection water supplies in sales or storage lots of recreational vehicles, mobilehomes, or manufactured housing, or in mobilehome parks or special occupancy parks.
New, or additions to existing, sales or storage lots of recreational vehicles, mobilehomes, or manufactured housing, mobilehome parks, and special occupancy parks, shall be provided with an approved fire protection water supply in accordance with Section 507.
Exception: Special occupancy parks located in remote areas shall have a fire protection water supply as required by the fire code official, which shall not be less than the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2, Special Occupancy Parks, Article 6, Section 2300, et seq.
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SECTION Section 507.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.4.1 Private fire hydrant test and certification in mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks.
Private fire hydrants in mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks shall be tested and certified as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 1317 for mobilehome parks and Division 1, Chapter 2.2, Article 6, Section 2317 for special occupancy parks. Certification of such tests shall be completed by the local water supplier, a licensed C-16 fire protection contractor, or a licensed fire protection engineer as required by said Title 25.
SECTION Section 507.5.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants.
A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants, except as otherwise required or approved. Vehicles parking near fire hydrants must also comply with California Vehicle Code Section 22514.
SECTION Section 507.5.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.7 Firefighting water source marker.
When required by the fire code official, a fire hydrant and other firefighting water source shall be identified by the installation of a blue raised reflective pavement marker or identified by other approved means.
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SECTION Section 507.5.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.8 Private fire hydrant identification.
A private service fire hydrant shall be painted red in color. The valve stem, coupling threads, or portions of the hydrant where the application of paint would violate the listing of the hydrant or hinder its operation shall not be painted.
SECTION Section 507.5.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.9 Private fire hydrant caps or plugs.
A private service fire hydrant hose coupling shall be provided with a protective thread cap or plug. Missing or damaged caps or plugs shall be replaced.
SECTION Section 507.5.10 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.10 Draft system identification sign.
Draft hydrants, including those for existing swimming pools and spas constructed or located in a fire hazard severity zone with a capacity of 5,000 gallons (1892.71 L) or more equipped with draft hydrants, shall be identified with a permanent sign. The sign and its location shall be approved by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 507.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
507.6 Aboveground controls and valves for water-based fire protection systems.
Aboveground controls and valves for water-based fire protection systems shall comply with Section 901.6.4.
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SECTION Section 509 is hereby amended to read as follows:
509 FIRE PROTECTION, AND UTILITY, AND HAZARDOUS
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND ACCESS
SECTION Section 509.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
509.1.1 Utility and hazardous equipment identification.
Where required by the fire code official, gas shutoff valves, electric meters, service switches and other utility equipment, as well as similar equipment of similar privately owned hazards, shall be clearly and legibly marked to identify the unit or space that iteach serves, and to identify the disconnection means of each, along with the total number of disconnects for each category of hazardous sources (e.g., electrical power sources, natural gas sources, etc.) and further identification of the hazard type where necessary (e.g., lithium-ion ESS, hydrogen gas fuel cell, etc.). Identification shall be made in an approved manner, readily visible and shall be maintained. For the purposes of Sections 509 and 603, both an energy storage system (ESS) and a photovoltaic (PV) system shall each be considered an electrical power source, with electrical service equipment, and an electrical hazard.
SECTION Section 509.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
509.2 Equipment and disconnection-means access.
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shall not be placed or kept in such a manner that would prevent such equipment and means of disconnection and/or attenuation from being readily accessible.
SECTION Section 509.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
509.3 Disconnection means location.
Where multiple sources of the same category of hazard (e.g., categories of electrical hazards, of flammable gas hazards, etc.) serve a single building, required disconnection and/or attenuation means for the sources of each hazard category shall be located together, in a location approved by the fire code official. Where additional and/or remote means are necessary in order to accomplish this requirement, physical disconnection shall be achieved at the source of the hazard itself, such as by use of relay(s). Required disconnection and/or attenuation means for electrical hazards shall be located within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the main service panel, on the same wall plane, and maintained not separated from one another by walls, gates, fences, vegetation, or architectural features of the building.
Exception: The fire code official shall have the authority to allow case-bycase exceptions where site or hazard constraints make a requirement impractical. Where such exceptions are granted, clear, permanent signage shall be provided in all cases. The color, content, number, and medium of the signage shall be as determined by the fire code official.
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SECTION Section 510.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder communication coverage (ERCC) in new buildings.
Approved in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage for emergency responders shall be provided in all new buildings. In-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage within the building shall be based on the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems utilized by the jurisdiction, measured at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems.
Exceptions:
1. Where approved by the building official and the fire code official, a wired communication system in accordance with Section
907.2.13.2 shall be permitted to be installed or maintained instead of an approved radio coverage, or otherwise-required
communication-coverage, system.
2. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radiocommunication coverage system is not needed. In order to make this determination, the fire code official may require an approved type of evaluation and/or modeling of communication coverage signal strength be conducted, at the expense of the building owner, for new buildings, new portions of buildings, or buildings or portions thereof otherwise triggering the provisions of this code.
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3. In facilities where emergency responder radiocommunication coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency responder
radiocommunication coverage system.
4. One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
SECTION Section 510.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.2 Emergency responder communication coverage in
existing buildingsReserved.
Existing buildings shall be provided with approved in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage for emergency responders as required in Chapter 11.
SECTION Section 510.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.4.1 Emergency responder communication coverage system signal strength.
The building shall be considered to have acceptable in-building, two-way emergency responder communication system coverage where signal strength measurements in 95 percent of all areas and 99 percent of areas designated as critical areas by the fire code official on each floor of the building, and 99 percent of each critical area as designated below, meet the signal strength requirements in Sections 510.4.1.1 through 510.4.1.3. Critical areas shall include the following:
1. At all fire alarm control panels.
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2. At fire fighter’s smoke control panels.
3. At the main electrical panel(s).
4. Throughout emergency and standby power rooms.
5. Throughout a fire command center complying with Section 508.
6. Throughout exit stairs.
7. Throughout areas of refuge.
8. Throughout fire pump rooms.
9. Throughout elevator machine rooms and elevator lobbies.
10. Throughout building lobbies.
11. Locations as determined by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 510.4.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.4.1.1 Minimum signal strength into the building.
The minimum inbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code official. The inbound signal level shall be a minimunminimum of -95dBm throughout the coverage area and sufficient to provide not less than a Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.03.4 or an equivalent Signal-to-Interference-Plus-Noise Ratio (SINR) applicable to the technology for either analog or digital signals.
SECTION Section 510.4.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.4.1.2 Minimum signal strength out of the building.
The minimum outbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code official. The HOA.103903238.11 106
outbound signal level shall be sufficient to provide not less than a DAQ of 3.03.4 or an equivalent SINR applicable to the technology for either analog or digital signals.
SECTION Section 510.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.4.2 System design.
The in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 510.4.2.1 through 510.4.2.8 and, in accordance with NFPA 1221, and as determined by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 510.4.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.4.2.3 Standby power.
In-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage systems shall be provided with dedicated standby batteries or provided with 212-hour standby batteries and connected to the facility generator power system in accordance with Section 1203. The standby power supply shall be capable of operating the in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage system at 100-percent system capacity for a duration of not less than 1224 hours.
SECTION Section 510.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.5 Installation requirements.
The installation of the in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage system shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221 and, in accordance with Sections 510.5.21 through 510.5.5, and as determined by the fire code official.
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SECTION Section 510.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.5.1 Mounting of the donor antenna(s).
To maintain proper alignment with the system designed donor site, donor antennas shall be permanently affixed on the building or where approved,. For existing installations where an antenna was previously approved to be mounted on a movable sled, the assembly shall be provided with an approved, clearly visible sign stating "MOVEMENT OR REPOSITIONING OF THIS ANTENNA IS PROHIBITED WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL." The antenna installation shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements in the California Building Code for weather protection of the building envelope.
SECTION Section 510.5.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.5.4 Acceptance test procedure.
Where an in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have the radio system tested to verify that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is not less than 95 percent, and 99 percent for critical areas as defined in Section 510.4.1.
The test procedure shall be conducted as follows:
1. EachFor the 95-percent coverage test, each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of 20 approximately equal test areas.
Floors or levels of exceptionally large size may be required to be considered in sections in order to keep the individual grid test areas of reasonable size.
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For the critical-areas coverage test, those areas shall be identified and shall require 99-percent coverage.
2. The test shall be conducted using a calibrated portable radio of the latest brand and model used by the agency talking through the agency’s radio communications system or equipment approved by the fire code official.
3. Failure of more than one test area shall result in failure of the test.
No failure of critical areas will be allowed.
4. InFor the 95-percent coverage requirement areas, in the event that two of the test areas fail the test, in order to be more statistically accurate, the floor shall be permitted to be divided into 40 equal test areas. Failure of not more than two nonadjacent test areas shall not result in failure of the test. If the system fails the 40-area test, the system shall be altered to meet the 95-percent coverage requirement.
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SECTION Section 510.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.6 Maintenance and notifications.
The in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage system shall be maintained operational at all times in accordance with Sections 510.6.1 through 510.6.4, and with local requirements, including any required notifications to emergencyresponder and/or communication-system-provider agencies.
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SECTION Section 510.6.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
510.6.2 Additional frequencies.
The building owner shall modify or expand the in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage system at his or her expense in the event frequency changes are required by the FCC or, other radio licensing authority, or fire code official, or additional frequencies are made available by the FCC or other radio licensing authority. Prior approval of an in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage system on previous frequencies does not exempt this section.
SECTION Section 511 is hereby added to read as follows:
511 DESTRUCTION OF SIGNS
511.1 Destruction of signs.
No person shall mutilate or remove or destroy any sign or notice posted, or required to be posted, by the fire code official or a duly authorized representative.
SECTION Section 603.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
603.4 Working space and clearances.
Working space around electrical equipment shall be provided in accordance with Section 110.26 of the California Electrical Code for electrical equipment rated 1,000 volts or less, and Section 110.32 of the California Electrical Code for electrical equipment rated over 1,000 volts. The minimum required working space shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width, 36 inches (914 mm) in depth and 78 inches (1981 mm) in height in front of electrical service equipment. Where the electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches (762 mm), the minimum working space shall HOA.103903238.11 110
be not less than the width of the equipment. Storage of materials shall not be located within the designated working space.
The code official is authorized to require the installation, painting, and/or placement of approved physical markers, and verbiage as deemed necessary, by which to visually designate the area to be maintained clear of storage.
SECTION Section 603.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
603.4.1 Electrical signage and Llabeling.
Doors into electrical control panel rooms shall be marked with a plainly visible and legible sign stating "ELECTRICAL ROOM" or similar approved wording. The disconnecting means for each service, feeder or branch circuit originating on a switchboard or panelboard shall be legibly and durably marked to indicate its purpose unless such purpose is clearly evident.
Where buildings or structures are supplied by more than one power source, markings shall be provided at each service equipment location and at all interconnected electric power production sources identifying all electric power sources at the premises in accordance with the California Electrical Code, and other requirements of the fire authority. See Section 509, et seq.
For the purposes of Sections 509 and 603, both an energy storage system (ESS) and a photovoltaic (PV) system shall each be considered an electrical power source, with electrical service equipment, and an electrical hazard.
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SECTION Section 604.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
604.4 Emergency signs.
An approved pictorial sign of a standardized design shall be posted adjacent to each elevator call station on all floors instructing occupants to use the exit stairways and not to use the elevators in case of fire. The sign shall read: "IN FIRE EMERGENCY, DO NOT USE ELEVATOR. USE EXIT STAIRS." Letters shall be at least 1-inch (25 mm) high and in contrasting color to the background.
Exceptions:
1. The emergency sign shall not be required for elevators that are part of an accessible means of egress complying with Section 1009.4.
2. The emergency sign shall not be required for elevators that are used for occupant self-evacuation in accordance with Section 3008 of the California Building Code.
SECTION Section 901.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
901.6 Inspection, testing, and maintenance.
Fire protection and life safety systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection and life safety systems and equipment shall either be inspected, tested and maintained, or be removed in accordance with Section 901.8.
Fire protection and life safety system equipment, including initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, and annunciators shall not be concealed from view, obstructed, or impaired in any manner.
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SECTION Section 901.6.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
901.6.4 Aboveground controls and valves for water-based fire protection systems.
Aboveground controls and valves for water-based fire protection systems, including but not limited to private fire hydrant systems, service mains, and appurtenances, shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Sections 901.6.4.1 through 901.6.4.4.
901.6.4.1 Signage.
Aboveground controls and valves for water-based fire protection systems shall be provided with signage in accordance with all of the following:
1. Signs shall indicate the function of the valve and identify the areas or systems it controls.
2. Signs shall be metal and painted red with white letters. The characters shall be a minimum of 1-inch (25.4 mm) high with a 3/16- inch (4.8 mm) stroke.
3. Signs shall be metal and permanently banded to the valve or permanently affixed to a wall, using corrosion-resistant means.
4. Signage and compliance with this section shall require approval by the fire code official.
901.6.4.2 Locks.
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lock, or by other approved means. Detachable wrenches for post-indicator valves shall be secured in place by the use of a non-case-hardened lock.
Exception: Water supplies for one- and two-family dwellings shall not be required to be locked.
901.6.4.3 Painting identification.
Aboveground controls and valves for water-based fire protection systems shall be painted red on any exposed surfaces subject to rust or corrosion. Valve stems, coupling threads, operating mechanisms, sight windows, components, or portions of the valve where the application of paint would violate the listing of the valve or hinder its operation shall not be painted.
901.6.4.4 Clear space.
A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of aboveground controls and valves for water-based fire protection systems, except as otherwise required or approved.
SECTION Section 901.7 is amended to read as follows:
901.7 Systems out of service.
Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the fire department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall be either evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to service.
Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with not less than one approved means for notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform HOA.103903238.11 114
constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires. Also see Section 401.10 for fire watch responsibilities and procedures.
Exception: Facilities with an approved notification and impairment management program. The notification and impairment program for water-based fire protection systems shall comply with California NFPA 25.
SECTION Section 901.7.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
901.7.4 Preplanned impairment programs.
Preplanned impairments shall be authorized by the impairment coordinator.
Before authorization is given, a designated individual shall be responsible for verifying that all of the following procedures have been implemented:
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9. When alteration requires modification of a portion of a fire protection system, the remainder of the system shall be kept in service.
10. When it is necessary to take a fire protection system, or portion thereof, out of service for repair, the repair shall be completed immediately and the system returned to full service.
SECTION Section 901.8.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
901.8.2 Removal of existing occupant-use hose lines.
The fire code official is authorized to permit the removal of existing occupant-use hose lines where bothall of the following conditions exist:
1. The hose line would not be utilized by trained personnel or the fire department.
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2. The remaining outlets are compatible with local fire department fittings.
3. The area is provided with an approved fire sprinkler system.
SECTION Section 902.1 is amended to read as follows:
902.1 Definitions.
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
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FIRE SAFETY FUNCTIONS.
FIRE WATCH.
FIXED BASE OPERATOR (FBO).
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SECTION Section 903.2.8 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R.
An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group-R fire area.
Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in mobilehomes, manufactured homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units. The system design and the installation process shall be in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
Exceptions:
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SECTION Section 903.2.11 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.11 Specific buildings areas and hazards.
In all occupancies other than Group U, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed for building design or hazards in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.67.
SECTION Section 903.2.11.7 is added to read as follows:
903.2.11.7 Occupancies in fire hazard severity zones and within the San Gabriel Southface Area or the Malibu–Santa Monica Mountains Area.
An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every occupancy which is newly constructed or which is modified, reconstructed, or remodeled by adding 50 percent or more of the floor area of the existing occupancy, within any 12-month period, where the occupancy is located in a fire hazard severity zone and within the San Gabriel Mountains Southface Area or the Malibu–Santa Monica Mountains Area, as defined in Appendix PP.
Exceptions:
1. Occupancies located in the San Gabriel Mountains Southface Area and which are located 3 miles or less from the closest existing or planned Los Angeles County Fire Station capable of supporting firefighting resources are exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement. Travel distances shall be measured by the most direct route on streets or roads accessible to fire department apparatus.
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2. Occupancies modified, reconstructed, or remodeled by adding 50 percent or more of the floor area of the existing occupancy, where the total floor area of the occupancy after the modification, reconstruction, or remodel is less than 5,000 square feet (465 m2), are exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement.
3. Detached private garages, sheds, and agricultural buildings less than 1000 square feet (92 m2) in area and separated from other structures by a minimum of 6 feet (1829 mm), are exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement.
4. Detached gazebos, pergolas, and carports open on two or more sides, that are separated from other structures by a minimum of 6 feet (1829 mm) are exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement.
5. Detached Group-U occupancies, separated from other structures by a minimum of 6 feet (1829 mm), built entirely out of noncombustible materials, and with no combustible storage, are exempt from the fire sprinkler requirement.
For the purposes of this subsection, "planned Los Angeles County Fire Station" means a fire station, approved by the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County that will be developed within five years from the date of building permit application for the subject development.
The Board of Supervisors finds it necessary to impose these requirements upon the issuance of a building permit because a failure to do so would place the residents of HOA.103903238.11 118
the subdivision or the immediate community, or both, in a condition perilous to their health or safety, or both.
SECTION Section 903.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.4.2 Alarms.
One exterior approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be required except when required by Section 907 and/or Section 903.4.2.1.
SECTION Section 903.4.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
903.4.2.1 Remote annunciation.
A dedicated fire alarm control unit for the fire sprinkler monitoring system shall be provided and located in an approved location, near the main entrance into the building for fire department use. An approved remote annunciator may be installed at the approved location in lieu of the fire alarm control unit. Zone indication on the remote annunciator may be required by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 904.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
904.1.1 Certification of service personnel for fire-extinguishing equipmentReserved.
Service personnel providing or conducting maintenance on automatic fireextinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall possess a valid HOA.103903238.11 119
certificate issued by an approved governmental agency, or other approved organization for the type of system and work performed.
SECTION Section 904.3.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
904.3.5 Monitoring.
WhereWhen a building fire alarm system or sprinkler monitoring system is installed, automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building’s fire alarm systemcontrol unit in accordance with NFPA 72.
SECTION Section 905.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
905.2.1 Class I standpipes — rating.
Materials and devices shall be of sufficient strength to withstand not less than 200 pounds per square inch (1379 kPa) of water pressure when ready for service. All Class I standpipes shall be tested hydrostatically to withstand not less than 200 pounds per square inch (1379 kPa) of pressure for 2 hours, but in no case shall the pressure be less than 50 pounds per square inch (344.7 kPa) above the maximum working pressure.
SECTION Section 905.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections.
Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following locations:
1. In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at the main floor landing unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. See Section HOA.103903238.11 120
909.20.2.3 of the California Building Code for additional provisions in smokeproof enclosures.
Exception: A single hose connection shall be permitted to be installed in the open corridor or open breezeway between open stairs that are not greater than 75 feet (22 860 mm) apart.
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SECTION Section 905.4.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
905.4.3 Outlets.
Each standpipe shall be equipped with an approved 2½-inch (63.5 mm) outlet not less than 2 feet (609.6 mm) and not more than 4 feet (1219.2 mm) above the floor level of each story. Standpipe outlets in stairway enclosures or smokeproof enclosures shall be located so that the exit doors do not interfere with the use of the outlet and located on the main stair landing. All outlets shall be equipped with an approved valve, cap, and chains.
SECTION Section 905.5.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
905.5.3 Class II system 1½-inch hose.
A minimum 1½-inch (2538.1-mm) hose shall be allowed to be used for hose stations in light-hazard occupancies where investigated and listed for this service and where approved by the fire code official. Each Class II interior wet standpipe hose station shall be equipped with a 1½-inch (38.1 mm) valve, no more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) of lined hose, and an approved fog nozzle in each story, including the basement or cellar of the building, and located not less than 3 feet (914.4 mm) and not HOA.103903238.11 121
more than 5 feet (1524 mm) above the floor. Where combination standpipes are installed, the 1½-inch (38.1 mm) outlet system may be supplied from the combination system with a 2-inch (50.8 mm) connecting line.
SECTION Section 905.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:
905.9 Riser shutoff Vvalve supervision and drain.
Each individual riser must be equipped with an approved indicating valve at its base and an approved valve for draining. Valves controlling water supplies shall be supervised in the open position so that a change in the normal position of the valve will generate a supervisory signal at the supervising station required by Section 903.4.
Where a fire alarm system is provided, a signal shall be transmitted to the control unit.
Exceptions:
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SECTION Section 905.13 is hereby added to read as follows:
905.13 Standpipe diameter.
Class III standpipes shall be not less than 6 inches (150 mm) in diameter.
SECTION Section 906.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
906.1 Where required.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the following locations.
1. In new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M, R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R2.2, R-3.1, R-4, and S occupancies.
Exception: InWhen approved by the fire code official for Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 HOA.103903238.11 122
where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1-A:10-B:C.
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SECTION Section 910.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.2 Where required.
Smoke and heat vents or a mechanical smoke removal system shall be installed as required by Sections 910.2.1 and 910.2.2.
Exceptions:
1. Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities where protected by an approved
automatic sprinkler system.
2. Smoke and heat removal shall not be required in areas of buildings equipped with early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers.
3. Smoke and heat removal shall not be required in areas of buildings equipped with control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m · s)1/2 or less that are listed to control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers.
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SECTION Section 910.2.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
910.2.3 Group S-2.
Group S-2 buildings, and portions thereof, containing a total basement-area enclosed parking garage exceeding 12,000 square feet (1108 m2) shall require a mechanical smoke-removal system installed in accordance with Section 910.4.
SECTION Section 910.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.3 Smoke and heat vents design and installation.
The design and installation of smoke and heat vents shall be in accordance withas specified in Sections 910.3.1 through 910.3.3910.3.5.
SECTION Section 910.3.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.3.2 Smoke and heat vent locations.
Smoke and heat vents shall be located 20 feet (6096 mm) or more from adjacent lot lines and fire walls and 10 feet (3048 mm) or more from fire barriers. Vents shall be uniformly located within the roof in the areas of the building where the vents are required to be installed by Section 910.2, with consideration given to roof pitch, sprinkler location, draft curtains, and structural members.
SECTION Section 910.3.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.3.4 Vent operation.
Smoke and heat vents shall be capable of being operated by approved automatic and manual meansdesigned to operate automatically, but also have the capability of being opened by an approved exterior manual operation. Automatic operation of smoke and heat vents shall conform to the provisions of Sections 910.3.4.1 through 910.3.4.3.
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SECTION Section 910.3.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
910.3.4.1 Gravity-operated drop-out vents.
Thermoplastic drop-out vents, designed to shrink and drop out of the vent opening when exposed to fire, shall fully open within 5 minutes after the vent cavity is exposed to an air temperature of 500°F (260°C).
SECTION Section 910.3.4.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
910.3.4.2 Sprinklered buildings.
Where installed in buildings provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed in accordance with Sections 910.3.2.2.1 through 910.3.2.2.2.
910.3.4.2.1 Control mode sprinkler system.
Smoke and heat vents installed in areas of buildings with a control mode sprinkler system shall have operating elements with a higher temperature classification than the automatic fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13. 910.3.4.2.2 Early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinkler system.
Smoke and heat vents installed in areas of buildings with early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers shall be equipped with a standard-response operating mechanism having a minimum temperature rating of the greater of either 360ºF (182ºC), or 100ºF (56ºC) above the operating temperature of the sprinklers.
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SECTION Section 910.3.4.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
910.3.4.3 Nonsprinklered buildings.
Where installed in buildings not provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall operate by actuation of a heat-responsive device rated at between 100°F (38°C) and 220°F (104°C) above ambient.
Exception: Gravity-operated drop-out vents complying with Section 910.3.2.1.
SECTION Section 910.3.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.3.5 Fusible link temperature ratingVent dimensions.
Where vents are installed in areas provided with automatic fire sprinklers and the vents operate by fusible link, the fusible link shall have a temperature rating of 360°F (182°C). The effective venting area of an individual vent shall not be less than 16 square feet (1.5 m2) with no dimension less than 4 feet (1219 mm), excluding ribs or gutters having a total width not exceeding 6 inches (152.4 mm).
SECTION Section 910.4.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.4.3 System design criteria.
The mechanical smoke removal system shall be sized to exhaust the building at a minimum rate of two air changes per hour based on the volume of the building or portion thereof without contents. Mechanical smoke removal systems provided for basement-level enclosed parking garages shall be designed to provide a minimum of six complete air changes per hour. The capacity of each exhaust fan shall not exceed 30,000 cubic feet per minute (14.2 m3/s).
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SECTION Section 910.4.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.4.4 Activation.
The mechanical smoke removal system shall be activated by manual controls only. For basement-level enclosed parking garages, mechanical smoke removal systems shall be automatically activated by the automatic sprinkler system or by heat detectors having operating characteristics equivalent to those described in Section 910.3. Individual manual controls for each fan unit shall also be provided.
SECTION Section 912.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
912.1 Installation.
Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.79.
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SECTION Section 912.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
912.2 Location.
With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire code official. More than one fire department connection may be required.
SECTION Section 912.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
912.2.1 Visible location.
Fire department connections shall be located on the street-address side of buildings; or facing approved fire apparatus access roads,; within 150 feet (via vehicular access) of an accessible public fire hydrant; as close to the street curb face as possible; fully visible; and recognizable from the street, fire apparatus access road or nearest point of fire department vehicle access; or as otherwise approved by the fire code official.
Fire department connections shall be located a minimum of 25 feet (7620 mm) from the structure. When this distance cannot be achieved, a minimum 2-hour fire-resistive wall shall be provided for the structure with no openings in the wall, for 25 feet (7620 mm) in either direction from the fire department connection. The required fire-resistive construction and lack of openings shall extend for the full height of the wall or building as determined by the fire code official. The fire code official may allow sufficiently protected overhead openings.
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Fire department connections shall be located not less than 24 inches (609.6 mm) nor more than 42 inches (1066.8 mm) above grade.
SECTION Section 912.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
912.3 Fire hose threads and appliance.
Fire hose threads used in connection with standpipe systems shall be approved and shall be compatible with fire department hose threads. Standpipes shall be equipped with a listed four-way fire department connection. Systems with three or more standpipes shall be provided with a sufficient number of inlets as required by the fire code official. All fire department connections shall be equipped with an approved straight-way check valve.
SECTION Section 912.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
912.4.2 Clear space around connections.
A working space of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width, 36 inches (914 mm) in depth and 78 inches (1981 mm) in height shall be provided and maintained in front of and to the sides of wall-mounted fire department connections and around the circumference of free-standing fire department connections, except as otherwise required or approved by the fire code official. The protective requirements of Section 912.2.1 shall also be met.
SECTION Section 912.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
912.5 Signs.
A metal sign with raised letters not less than 1 inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections and test connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections. SuchIn addition to either "FDC" or HOA.103903238.11 129
"TEST CONNECTION", such signs shall read: "AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS" or "STANDPIPES" or "TEST CONNECTION" or a combination thereof as applicable. The sign shall indicate the street addresses of buildings that the fire department connection serves. Where the fire department connection does not serve the entire building, a sign(s) shall be provided indicating the portions of the building served. For a system where the pressure required at the inlets to deliver the greatest system demand is greater than 150 psi (1034.21 kPa), the sign shall indicate the required pumping pressure. Signage shall require approval of the fire code official.
SECTION Section 912.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
912.7 Inspection, testing and maintenance.
Fire department connections shall be periodically inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 5., and the maintenance provisions of this code. Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained. Provisions regarding signage, painting, hose threads, physical protection where deemed necessary by the code official, and maintenance of original clear space, shall be retroactive.
SECTION Section 912.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
912.8 Identification — paint color.
Fire department connections shall be maintained painted red on any exposed surfaces subject to rust or corrosion. Coupling threads, operating mechanisms, sight windows, components, or portions of the valve where the application of paint would violate the listing of the valve or hinder its operation shall not be painted.
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SECTION Section 912.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
912.9 Breakable caps or plugs.
A fire hose coupling that is part of a fire department connection shall be provided with a protective breakable cap or plug. Missing or damaged breakable caps or plugs shall be replaced.
SECTION Section 914.9.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
914.9.1 Spray booths.
Spray booths shall be provided with automatic fire sprinkler system protection when the spray booth is located in a portion of a building that is protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
SECTION Section 1032.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1032.4 Exit signs.
Except as stated in Sections 1032.4.1 through 1032.4.3, and where indicated elsewhere as retroactive, Eexit signs shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the building and/or fire code that was in effect at the time of construction and the applicable provisions in Section 1104. Decorations, furnishings, equipment or adjacent signage that impairs the visibility of exit signs, creates confusion or prevents identification of the exit shall not be allowed.
SECTION Section 1032.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1032.4.1 Elevator signage.
Elevator signage directing occupants not to use the elevator in case of fire, or other emergency when appropriate, shall be posted in accordance with Section 604.4 and elsewhere as required by the fire code official.
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SECTION Section 1032.4.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
1032.4.2 Emergency exiting information signs.
In hotels, motels, lodging houses, and high-rise buildings; in office buildings two or more stories in height; in Group I, Division 1 and 2 occupancies as defined in the California Building Code (except honor farms and conservation camps); and in other buildings or areas determined by the fire code official, a floor plan providing emergency procedures information shall be posted at every stairway landing, at every elevator landing and immediately inside all public entrances to the building, and elsewhere as required by the fire code official.
This emergency exiting information shall be printed with a minimum of 3/16-inch (4.8 mm) high nondecorative lettering providing a sharp contrast to the background.
Content and location shall be subject to approval by the fire code official. The floor plan and associated information shall be posted so that it describes the represented floor level, and so that the bottom edge of such information is not located more than 4-feet above the floor. It shall provide the following:
1. Directions to all applicable exits on that floor.
2. Directions to any refuge areas on that floor.
3. Location of fire alarm initiating stations, if required.
4. What the fire alarm, if required, sounds and looks like (audible and visual warning devices).
5. Fire department emergency telephone number 911.
6. The prohibition of elevator use during emergencies, if any. See Sections 1032.4.1 and 604.4.
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7. Where special hazards exist, the fire code official shall have the authority to require additional information pertinent to emergency exiting and operations.
SECTION Section 1032.4.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
1032.4.3 Stairway and elevator lobby identification signs.
The fire code official shall be authorized to require stairway identification signs and elevator lobby identification signs up to the design requirements of Sections 1023.9 through 1023.10.
SECTION Section 1103.11 is hereby added to read as follows:
1103.11 Fire department access.
Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location, in accordance with Section 506. Components of required means of access, which may include gates or similar barriers, or locks or other limited-access devices, shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced, repaired, or removed when defective.
SECTION Section 1203.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1203.2.3 Emergency responder communication coverage
systems.
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communication coverage system at 100-percent system operation capacity for a duration of not less than 1224 hours.
SECTION Section 1203.2.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1203.2.5 Exhaust ventilation.
Standby power shall be provided for mechanical exhaust ventilation systems as required in Section 1207.6.1.2.13. The system shall be capable of powering the required load for a duration of not less than 26 hours.
SECTION Section 1203.2.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1203.2.7 Gas detection systems.
Emergency power shall be provided for gas detection systems where required by Sections 1203.2.10 and 1203.2.17. Standby power shall be provided for gas detection systems where required by Sections 916.5 and 1207.6.1.2.46.
SECTION Section 1204.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1204.4 Grounding.
Portable generators shall be grounded in accordance with the California Electrical Code, or when required by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 1205.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1205.2 Access and pathways.
Roof access, pathways and spacing requirements shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1205.2.1 through 1205.3.3. Pathways shall be over areas capable of supporting fire fighters accessing the roof. Pathways shall be located in areas with minimal obstructions, such as vent pipes, conduit or mechanical equipment.
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Exceptions:
Regulatory note: For bathrooms and occupiable and/or habitable portions of structures, the following list of exceptions shall not apply to portions of roofs where windows or doors with ready access from within, and/or where designated emergency escape and rescue openings, are set back from the roof edge such that occupants would need to cross any portion of the solar array or associated electrical hazard during escape or rescue through the opening, unless determined otherwise by the fire code official.
Considerations of the fire code official in making this determination may include, but not be limited to, the determination of pathways serving each opening; pathway widths of 36 inches (914 mm), up to the full width of the opening where the extent of such pathways cannot be readily determined or visibly indicated; the ability of occupants and fire fighters to recognize or infer those pathways or their extent; the ability for occupants and fire fighters to readily identify, locate, and avoid electrified components therein; the ability of fire fighters to assess the structural integrity of the applicable roof portion(s) without exposing hazards to which occupants would then be exposed during travel across the pathway(s); and the availability, extent, and integrity of other egress, escape, and rescue options and fire protection measures.
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1. Detached, nonhabitable Group U structures including, but not limited to, detached garages serving Group R-3 buildings, parking shade structures, carports, solar trellises and similar structures.
2. Roof access, pathways and spacing requirements need not be provided where the fire code official has determined that rooftop operations will not be employed.
3. Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems where the BIPV systems are approved, integrated into the finished roof surface and are listed in accordance with a national test standard developed to address Section 690.12(B)(2) of the California Electrical Code. The removal or cutting away of portions of the BIPV system during firefighting operations shall not expose a fire fighter to electrical shock hazards.
SECTION Section 1205.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1205.4 Buildings with rapid shutdown.
Buildings with rapid shutdown solar photovoltaic systems shall have permanent labels in accordance with Sections 1205.4.1 through 1205.4.3, and Section 509, et seq.
SECTION Section 1205.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1205.5.1 Vegetation control.
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base, approved by the fire code official, shall be installed and maintained under the photovoltaic arrays and associated electrical equipment installations.
SECTION Section 1206.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1206.10 Manual shutoff.
Access to a manual shutoff valve shall be provided for the fuel piping within 6 feet (1829 mm) of any fuel storage tank serving the fuel cell and within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the power system. If the fuel tank and the stationary fuel cell power system are less than 12 feet (3658 mm) apart, a single shutoff valve shall be permitted. If the stationary fuel cell power system is located indoors, the shutoff valve shall be located outside of the room in which the system is installed, unless otherwise approvedrequired by the fire code official. Also see Section 509, et seq.
SECTION Section 1207.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.1.2 Permits.
Permits shall be obtained ESS as follows:
1. Construction permits shall be obtained for stationary ESS installations with a capacity of more than 3 kWh; and for mobile ESS charging and storage installations with a capacity of more than 3 kWh, covered by Section 1207.10.1. Permits shall be obtained in accordance with Section 105.6.5.
2. Operational permits shall be obtained for stationary ESS installations with a capacity of more than 3 kWh; and for mobile ESS deployment operations with a capacity of more than 3 kWh, HOA.103903238.11 137
covered by Section 1207.10.3. Permits shall be obtained in accordance with Section 105.5.14.
SECTION Section 1207.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.1.3 Construction documents.
The following information shall be provided with the permit application:
1. Location and layout diagram of the room or area in which the ESS is to be installed.
2. Details on the hourly fire-resistance ratings of assemblies enclosing the ESS.
3. The quantities and types of ESS to be installed.
4. Manufacturer’s specifications, ratings and listings of each ESS.
5. Description of energy (battery) management systems and their operation.
6. Location and content of required signage.
7. Details on fire suppression, smoke or fire detection, thermal management, ventilation, exhaust and deflagration venting systems, if provided.
8. Support arrangement associated with the installation, including any required seismic restraint.
9. A commissioning plan complying with Section 1207.2.1.
10. A decommissioning plan complying with Section 1207.2.3.
11. Other information required by the code official in accordance with Section 106.
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SECTION Section 1207.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.1.4 Hazard mitigation analysis.
A failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) or other approved hazard mitigation analysis shall be provided in accordance with Section 104.8.2 under any of the following conditions:
1. Where ESS technologies not specifically identified in Table 1207.1 are provided.
2. More than one ESS technology is provided in a room or enclosed area where there is a potential for adverse interaction between technologies.
3. Where allowed as a basis for increasing maximum allowable quantities. See Section 1207.5.2.
4. When required by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 1207.1.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.1.4.1 Fault condition.
The hazard mitigation analysis shall evaluate the consequences of the following failure modes. Only single failure modes shall be considered.
1. A thermal runaway condition in a single ESS rack, module or unit.
2. Failure of any battery (energy) management system.
3. Failure of any required ventilation or exhaust system.
4. Voltage surges on the primary electric supply.
5. Short circuits on the load side of the ESS.
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6. Failure of the smoke detection, fire detection, fire suppression or gas detection system.
7. Required spill neutralization not being provided or failure of a required secondary containment system.
8. Failure of temperature control.
SECTION Section 1207.1.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.1.4.2 Analysis approval.
The fire code official is authorized to approve the hazardous mitigation analysis provided that the consequences of the hazard mitigation analysis demonstrate:
1. Fires will be contained within unoccupied ESS rooms or areas for the minimum duration of the fire-resistance-rated separations identified in Section 1207.7.4.
2. Fires in occupied work centers will be detected in time to allow occupants within the room or area to safely evacuate.
3. Toxic and highly toxic gases released during fires will not reach concentrations in excess of the IDLH level in the building or adjacent means of egress routes during the time deemed
necessary to evacuate occupants from any affected area.
4. Flammable gases released from ESS during charging, discharging and normal operation will not exceed 2510 percent of their lower flammability limit (LFL).
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ventilation of the gases, preventing accumulation, or by deflagration venting.
SECTION Section 1207.1.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.1.5 Large-scale fire test.
Where required elsewhere in Section 1207, large-scale fire testing shall be conducted on a representative ESS in accordance with UL 9540A. The testing shall be conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory. The test report shall include demonstration and show that a fire involving one ESS will not propagate to an adjacent ESS, and where an ESS is installed within buildings, enclosed areas and walk-in units, that a fire involving one ESS will be contained within the room, enclosed area or walk-in unit for a duration equal to the fire-resistance rating of the room separation specified in Section 1207.7.4. The test report shall be provided to the fire code officialdepartment for review and approval in accordance with Section 104.8.2. In making the determination regarding approval, the fire department may also require other considerations be provided. Such considerations may include, but are not limited to, those regarding the impact(s) of gases generated during abnormal conditions; the ability of first responders to respond to and mitigate incidents involving the ESS, with a reasonable level of safety; and the provision of adequate safeguards to prevent wellintended but detrimental interaction with ESS.
SECTION Section 1207.1.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
1207.1.7 Forensic analysis.
The fire code official may also require a forensic analysis of the cause of failure by an independent laboratory approved by the fire code official in accordance with HOA.103903238.11 141
Section 104.11. A written report generated through the forensic analysis will be forwarded to the fire code official for approval and record keeping.
SECTION Section 1207.3.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.3.4 Energy storage management system.
Where required by the ESS listing, an approved energy storage management system that monitors and balances cell voltages, currents and temperatures within the manufacturer’s specifications shall be provided. The system shall disconnect electrical connections to the ESS or otherwise place it in a safe condition if potentially hazardous temperatures or other conditions such as short circuits, over voltage or under voltage are detected. The system shall transmit a trouble signal to an approved location and to an approved annunciator panel if potentially hazardous temperatures or other conditions such as short circuits, over voltage or under voltage are detected.
SECTION Section 1207.3.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1207.3.4.1 Annunciator panel.
The approved annunciator panel shall visibly indicate any hazardous temperature and/or other conditions. The location of the annunciator panel shall be approved by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 1207.3.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.3.5 Enclosures.
Enclosures of ESS shall be of noncombustible construction. Enclosures are as defined and/or determined by the fire code official.
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SECTION Section 1207.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.4 General installations requirements.
Stationary and mobile ESS shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1207.4.1 through 1207.4.1213.
SECTION Section 1207.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.4.1 Electrical disconnects and associated signage.
Where the ESS disconnecting means is not within sight of the main electrical service disconnecting means, placards or directories shall be installed at the location of the main electrical service disconnecting means indicating the location of stationary storage battery system disconnecting meansIn addition to any disconnects and signage required in accordance with the California Electrical Code, disconnects, signage, and access shall be provided in accordance with Section 509, et seq.
Exception: Electrical disconnects for lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems at facilities under the exclusive control of communications utilities and operating at less than 50 VAC and 60 VDC shall be permitted to have electrical disconnects signage in accordance with NFPA 76.
SECTION Section 1207.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.4.2 Working clearances.
Access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment in accordance with the California Electrical Code and, the manufacturer’s instructions, and Section 603.
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SECTION Section 1207.4.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.4.6 Combustible storage.
Combustible materials shall not be stored in ESS rooms, cabinets, enclosures, areas or walk-in units. Combustible materials in occupied work centers covered by Section 1207.4.10 shall be stored at least 3 feet (914 mm) from ESS cabinets.
SECTION Section 1207.4.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.4.7 Toxic and highly toxic gases.
ESS that have the potential to release toxic and highly toxic gas during charging, discharging and normal use conditions shall be provided with a hazardous exhaust system in accordance with Chapter 5 of the California Mechanical Code, and shall comply with Chapter 60 of this code where applicable.
SECTION Section 1207.4.8 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.4.8 Signage.
Approved permanent engraved signs shall be provided on or adjacent to all entry doors for ESS rooms or areas and on enclosures of ESS cabinets and walk-in units located outdoors, on rooftops or in open parking garages. Signs designed to meet both the requirements of this section and the California Electrical Code shall be permitted.
Signage means, attachment, number and location shall also be subject to approval by the fire code official, and shall be retroactive where required by the fire code official.
The signage shall include the following or equivalent:
1. "ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM," "BATTERY STORAGE
SYSTEM," "CAPACITOR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM" or the
appropriate equivalent.
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2. The identification of the electrochemical, or other, ESS technology present., e.g., "Lead-Acid Batteries", "Nickel-Cadmium Batteries", "[specific type of lithium battery technology] Batteries", "[specific type of sodium battery technology] Batteries", "[specific type of flow battery technology] Batteries", flywheel ESS, etc.
3. "ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS."
4. Where water-reactive electrochemical ESS are present, the signage shall include "APPLY NO WATER."
5. Current contact information, including phone number, for personnel authorized to service the equipment and for fire mitigation personnel required by Section 1207.1.6.1.
Exception: Existing electrochemical ESS shall be permitted to include the signage required at the time they were installed.
SECTION Section 1207.4.13 is hereby added to read as follows:
1207.4.13 Emergency energy release.
A plan and means must be provided to safely release stored energy from the batteries in an emergency situation, including where an ESS has been damaged by a fire or other event.
SECTION Section 1207.5.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.5.2 Maximum allowable quantities.
Fire areas within rooms, areas and walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantities in Table 1207.5.
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Exceptions:
1. Where approved by the fire code official, rooms, areas and walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS that exceed the amounts in Table 1207.5 shall be permitted based on a
hazardous mitigation analysis in accordance with Section 1207.1.4 and large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.5.
2. Lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems installed in facilities under the exclusive control of communications utilities, and operating at less than 50 VAC and 60 VDC in accordance with NFPA 76.
3. Dedicated-use buildings in compliance with Section
1207.7.1.
SECTION Section 1207.5.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.5.4 Fire detection.
An approved automatic smoke detection system or radiant energy-sensing fire detection system complying with Section 907.2 shall be installed in rooms, indoor areas and walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS. An approved radiant energy-sensing fire detection system shall be installed to protect open parking garage and rooftop installations. Alarm and supervisory signals from detection systems shall be transmitted to a central station, proprietary or remote station service in accordance with NFPA 72, or where approved to a constantly attended locationand to an approved annunciator panel.
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SECTION Section 1207.5.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.5.7 Vegetation control.
Areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of new and existing outdoor ESS shall be cleared of combustible vegetation and other combustible growth. Single specimens of trees, shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground cover shall be permitted to be exempt provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.
SECTION Section 1207.5.8 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.5.8 Means of egress separation.
ESS located outdoors, on rooftops, and in open parking garages shall be separated from any means of egress as required by the fire code official to ensure safe egress under fire conditions, but in no case less than 10 feet (3048 mm).
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to approve a reduced separation distance if large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.5 is provided that shows that a fire involving the ESS will not adversely impact occupant egress.
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SECTION Table 1207.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE 1207.6
ELECTROCHEMICAL ESS TECHNOLOGY-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
b BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
OTHER ESS AND
BATTERY
TECHNOLOGIES
b
CAPACITOR
ESSb
Feature Section Leadacid
NiCd
and
NiMH
Lithiumion Flow
Exhaust
ventilation 1207.6.1 Yes Yes NoYes Yes Yes Yes
Explosion
control 1207.6.3 Yes a Yes a Yes Nof Yes Yes
Safety caps 1207.6.4 Yes Yes No Nof Yes Yes
Spill control and
neutralization 1207.6.2 Yes c Yes c Nof Yes Yes Yes
Thermal
runaway
1207.6.5 Yesd Yes Yese Nof Yese Yes
a. Not required for lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries at facilities under the exclusive control of communications utilities that comply with NFPA 76 and operate at less than 50 VAC and 60 VDC.
b. Protection shall be provided unless documentation acceptable to the fire code official is provided in accordance with Section 104.8.2 that provides justification why the protection is not necessary based on the technology used. c. Applicable to vented-type (i.e., flooded) nickel-cadmium and lead-acid batteries. d. Not required for vented-type (i.e., flooded) lead-acid batteries. e. The thermal runaway protection is permitted to be part of a battery management system that has been evaluated with the battery as part of the evaluation to UL 1973.
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f. May be required by the fire code official where determined necessary based upon hazards inherent to the chemistry and/or technology involved.
SECTION Section 1207.6.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.6.1.1 Ventilation based on LFL.
The exhaust ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of flammable gas to 2510 percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL) of the total volume of the room, area or walk-in unit during the worst-case event of simultaneous charging of batteries at the maximum charge rate, in accordance with nationally recognized standards.
SECTION Section 1207.6.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.6.1.2 Ventilation based on exhaust rate.
Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 ft3/min/ft2 (5.1 L/sec/m2) of floor area of the room, area or walk-in unit. The ventilation shall be either continuous or shall be activated by a gas detection system in accordance with Section 1207.6.1.2.46.
SECTION Section 1207.6.1.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.6.1.2.13 Standby power.
Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be provided with a minimum of 26 hours of standby power in accordance with Section 1203.2.5, and shall be provided by a source other than the ESS served by the ventilation.
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SECTION Section 1207.6.1.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.6.1.2.24 Installation instructions and controls.
Required mechanical exhaust ventilation systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the California Mechanical Code. Clearly identified separate switches shall be provided both to activate the mechanical exhaust ventilation system, and to shut off the ventilation system.
SECTION Section 1207.6.1.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.6.1.2.35 Supervision.
Required mechanical exhaust ventilation systems shall be supervised by an approved central station, proprietary or remote station service in accordance with NFPA 72, orand shall initiate an audible and visible signal at an approved constantly attended on-site location.
SECTION Section 1207.6.1.2.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.6.1.2.46 Gas detection system.
Where required by Section 1207.6.1.2, and where necessary for compliance with other requirements of Section 1207, rooms, areas and walk-in units containing ESS shall be protected by an approved continuous gas detection system that complies with Section 916 and with the following:
1. The gas detection system shall be designed to activate the mechanical ventilation system when the level of flammable gas in the room, area or walk-in unit exceeds 2510 percent of the LFL, HOA.103903238.11 150
and/or, where determined necessary by the fire code official, when the level of toxic or highly toxic gas exceeds one-half of the IDLH.
2. The mechanical ventilation system shall remain on until the flammable gas detected is less than 2510 percent of the LFL, and/or, where determined necessary by the fire code official, when the level of toxic or highly toxic gas detected is less than one-half of the IDLH.
3. The gas detection system shall be provided with a minimum of 26 hours of standby power in accordance with Section 1203.2.5.
4. Failure of the gas detection system shall annunciate a trouble signal at an approved central station, proprietary or remote station service in accordance with NFPA 72, orand shall initiate an audible and visible trouble signal at an approved constantly attended onsite location.
5. Activation of the gas detection system shall result in all the following:
5.1. Initiation of distinct audible and visible alarms in the battery storage room.
5.2. Transmission of an alarm to an approved location.
5.3. De-energizing of the battery charger.
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SECTION Section 1207.6.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.6.3 Explosion control.
Where required by Table 1207.6 or elsewhere in this code, explosion control complying with Section 911 shall be provided for rooms, areas or walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS technologies.
Exceptions:
1. Where approved, explosion control is permitted to be waived by the fire code official based on large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.5 that demonstrates that
flammable gases are not liberated from electrochemical ESS cells or modules where tested in accordance with UL 9540A.
2. Where approved, explosion control is permitted to be waived by the fire code official based on documentation provided in accordance with Section 104.7104.8 that demonstrates that the electrochemical ESS technology to be used does not
have the potential to release flammable gas concentrations in excess of 25 percent of the LFL anywhere in the room, area, walk-in unit or structure under thermal runaway or other fault conditions.
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SECTION Table 1207.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE 1207.7
INDOOR ESS INSTALLATIONS
COMPLIANCE REQUIRED DEDICATEDUSE
BUILDINGSa
NONDEDICATEDUSE BUILDINGSb Feature Section
Dwelling units and sleeping
units 1207.7.3 NA Yes
Elevation 1207.5.3 Yes Yes
Fire suppression systems 1207.5.5 Yesc Yes
Fire-resistance-rated
separations 1207.7.4 Yes Yes
General installation
requirements 1207.4 Yes Yes
Maximum allowable quantities 1207.5.2 No Yes
Size and separation 1207.5.1 No Yes
Smoke and automatic fire
detectione 1207.5.4 Yesd Yes
Technology-specific protection 1207.6 Yes Yes
FEATURE SECTION COMPLIANCE
REQUIRED
Prohibited ESS installation locations 1207.7.3 Yes
Elevation 1207.5.3 Yes
Fire suppression systems 1207.5.5 Yes
Fire-resistance-rated separations 1207.7.4 Yes
General installation requirements 1207.4 Yes
Maximum allowable quantities 1207.5.2 Yes
Size and separation 1207.5.1 Yes
Smoke and automatic fire detectione 1207.5.4 Yes
Technology-specific protection 1207.6 Yes
NA = Not Allowed.
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a. See Section 1207.7.1.Reserved.
b. See Section 1207.7.2.Reserved.
c. Where approved by the fire code official, fire suppression systems are permitted to be omitted in dedicated-use buildings located more than 100 feet (30.5 m) from buildings, lot lines, public ways, stored combustible materials, hazardous materials, high-piled stock and other exposure hazards.Reserved. d. Where approved by the fire code official, alarm signals are not required to be transmitted to a central station, proprietary or remote station service in accordance with NFPA 72, or a constantly attended location where local fire alarm annunciation is provided and trained personnel are always present.Reserved.
e. Lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems installed in Group U buildings and structures less than 1,500 square feet (139 m2) under the exclusive control of communications utilities, and operating at less than 50 VAC and 60 VDC in accordance with NFPA 76, are not required to have an approved automatic smoke or fire detection system.
SECTION Section 1207.7.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.7.1 Dedicated-use buildingsReserved.
For the purpose of Table 1207.7, dedicated-use ESS buildings shall be classified as Group F-1 occupancies and comply with all the following:
1. The building shall only be used for ESS, electrical energy generation and other electrical grid-related operations.
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2. Occupants in the rooms and areas containing ESS are limited to personnel that operate, maintain, service, test and repair the ESS and other energy systems.
3. No other occupancy types shall be permitted in the building.
4. Administrative and support personnel shall be permitted in areas within the buildings that do not contain ESS, provided that:
4.1. The areas do not occupy more than 10 percent of the building area of the story in which they are located.
4.2. A means of egress is provided from the incidental use areas to the public way that does not require occupants to traverse through areas containing ESS or other energy system
equipment.
SECTION Section 1207.7.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.7.2 Nondedicated-use buildingsReserved.
For the purpose of Table 1207.7, nondedicated-use buildings include all buildings that contain ESS and do not comply with Section 1207.7.1 dedicated-use building requirements.
SECTION Section 1207.7.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.7.3 Dwelling units and sleeping unitsProhibited ESS installation locations.
ESS shall not be installed in sleeping units or in habitable spaces of dwelling unitsany of the following locations.:
1. Sleeping units.
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2. Dwelling units.
3. Electrical rooms.
Exception: In nondedicated electrical rooms or areas,
where determined by the fire code official.
4. Rooms and areas housing the fire alarm control panel, fire pump, emergency responder communications coverage control
equipment, and other fire protection and life safety system equipment as determined by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 1207.7.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.7.4 Fire-resistance-rated separations.
Rooms and areas containing ESS shall include fire-resistance-rated separations as follows:
1. In dedicated-use buildings, rooms and areas containing ESS shall be separated from areas in which administrative and support personnel are located.
2. In nondedicated-use buildings, rooms and areas containing ESS shall be separated from other areas in the building by fireresistance-rated separations.
Separation shall be provided by 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code and 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, as appropriate.
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SECTION Section 1207.8.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.8.3 Clearance to exposures.
ESS located outdoors shall be separated byinstalled and maintained a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) from the following exposures:
1. Lot lines.
2. Public ways.
3. Buildings.
4. Stored combustible materials.
5. Hazardous materials.
6. High-piled stock.
7. Other exposure hazards.
8. Vegetation, per Table 1207.8 and Section 1207.5.7.
Exceptions:
1. Where approved by the fire code official, Cclearances are permitted to be reduced to 3 feet (914 mm) where a 1-hour free-standing fire barrier suitable for exterior use and extending 5 feet (1524 mm) above and 5 feet (1524 mm) beyond the physical boundary of the ESS installation is provided to protect the exposure.
2. Where approved by the fire code official, Cclearances to buildings are permitted to be reduced to 3 feet (914 mm) where
noncombustible exterior walls with no openings or combustible overhangs are provided on the wall adjacent to the ESS and the fire-resistance rating of the exterior wall is a minimum of 2 hours.
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3. Where approved by the fire code official, Cclearances to buildings are permitted to be reduced to 3 feet (914 mm) where a
weatherproof enclosure constructed of noncombustible materials is provided over the ESS, and it has been demonstrated that a fire within the enclosure will not ignite combustible materials outside the enclosure based on large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.5.
SECTION Section 1207.8.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.8.4 Exterior wall installations.
ESS shall be permitted to be installed outdoors on exterior walls of buildings when all of the following conditions are met:
1. The maximum energy capacity of individual ESS units shall not exceed 20 kWh.
2. The ESS shall comply with applicable requirements in Section 1207.
3. The ESS shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and their listing.
4. Individual ESS units shall be separated from each other by at least 3 feet (914 mm).
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operable openings, HVAC inlets, and other penetrations directly or indirectly into habitable or occupiable spaces, or bathrooms.
6. The ESS shall be installed and maintained a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) from all of the following:
6.1. Lot lines.
6.2. Public ways.
6.3. Other buildings.
6.4. Stored combustible materials.
6.5. Hazardous materials.
6.6. High-piled stock.
6.7. Other exposure hazards.
6.7. Vegetation, as specified in Section 1207.5.7.
Exception: Where approved, smaller separation distances in Items 4 and 5 shall be permitted based on large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.5.where such distances are documented and approved to be adequate for the ESS model(s) in question based on large-scale fire testing, in accordance with Section 1207.1.5.
SECTION Section 1207.9.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.9.4 Fire suppression systems.
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in units in open parking structures on levels not open above to the sky shall be provided with an automatic fire suppression system complying with Section 1207.5.5.
Exception: A fire suppression system is not required in open parking garages if large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.5 is providedapproved and includes evidence that shows that a fire will not impact the exposures in Section 1207.9.3.
SECTION Section 1207.9.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.9.5 Rooftop installations.
ESS and associated equipment that are located on rooftops and not enclosed by building construction shall comply with the following:
1. Stairway access to the roof for emergency response and fire department personnel shall be provided either through a bulkhead from the interior of the building or a stairway on the exterior of the building.
2. Service walkways at least 5 feet (1524 mm) in width shall be provided for service and emergency personnel from the point of access to the roof to the system.
3. ESS and associated equipment shall be located from the edge of the roof a distance equal to at least the height of the system, equipment or component but not less than 510 feet (15243048 mm).
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noncombustible or shall have a Class A rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790, and shall in all cases require the approval of the fire code official based upon large-scale fire testing approved in accordance with Section 1207.1.5.
5. A Class I standpipe outlet shall be installed at an approved location on the roof level of the building or in the stairway bulkhead at the top level.
6. The ESS shall be the minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm)25 feet (7620 mm) from all stairwells, egress pathways, and the fire service access point(s) on the rooftop. ESS shall not be installed within 25 feet (7620 mm) of any rooftop access bulkhead/hatch from the interior of the building.
SECTION Table 1207.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE 1207.10
MOBILE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (ESS)
COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
DEPLOYMENT a
Feature Section
All ESS installations 1207.4 Yesb
Fire suppression systems 1207.5.5 Yesc
Maximum allowable quantities 1207.5.2 Yes
Maximum enclosure size 1207.5.6 Yes
Means of egress separation 1207.5.8 Yes
Size and separation 1207.5.1 Yesd
Smoke and automatic fire detection 1207.5.4 Yese
Technology-specific protection 1207.6 Yes
Vegetation control 1207.5.7 Yes
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a. See Section 1207.10.2.
b. Mobile operations on wheeled vehicles and trailers shall not be required to comply with Section 1207.4.4 seismic and structural load requirements. c. Fire suppression system connections to the water supply shall be permitted to use approved temporary connections.
d. In walk-in units, spacing is not required between ESS units andare permitted to be installed on the walls of the enclosure, but separation is required between individual groups of ESS units described in Section 1207.5.1. e. Where authorized by the fire code official, Aalarm signals are not required to be transmitted to an approved location forwhen the mobile ESS deployed 30 days or less is in transit to a deployment location. Alarm signal transmission shall be required upon the mobile ESS going operational.
SECTION Section 1207.10.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.10.6 Charging and storage.
Installations where mobile ESS are charged and stored shall be treated as permanent ESS indoor or outdoor installations, and shall comply with the following sections, as applicable:
1. Indoor charging and storage shall comply with Section 1207.7.
2. Outdoor charging and storage shall comply with Section 1207.8.
3. If permitted by the fire code official to occur, Ccharging and storage on rooftops and in open parking garages shall comply with Section 1207.9.
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Exceptions:
1. Electrical connections shall be permitted to be made using temporary wiring complying with the manufacturer’s
instructions, the UL 9540 listing and the California Electrical Code.
2. Fire suppression system connections to the water supply shall be permitted to use approved temporary connections.
SECTION Section 1207.10.7.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.10.7.2 Restricted locations.
Deployed mobile ESS operations shall not be located indoors, in covered parking garages, on rooftops, below grade or under building overhangs.
SECTION Section 1207.10.7.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.10.7.3 Clearance to exposures.
Deployed mobile ESS shall be separated by a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) from the following exposures:
1. Public ways.
2. Buildings.
3. Stored combustible materials.
4. Hazardous materials.
5. High-piled storage.
6. Other exposure hazards.
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7. Lot lines, unless approved by the fire code official based upon notarized permission obtained by the applicant from the owner(s) and/or occupant(s) of the affected parcel(s).
Deployed mobile ESS shall be separated by a minimum of 50 feet (15 240 mm) from public seating areas and from tents, canopies and membrane structures with an occupant load of 30 or more.
SECTION Section 1207.10.7.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.10.7.6 Fencing and impact protection.
An approved fence with a locked gate or other approved barrier shall be provided to keep the general public at least 5 feet (1524 mm) from the outer enclosure of a deployed mobile ESS.
The fire code official shall be authorized to require approved means of impact protection where deemed necessary.
SECTION Section 1207.11 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.11 ESS in Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies.
ESS in Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Sections 1207.11.1 through 1207.11.9. The temporary use of an owner or occupant’s electric-powered vehicle as an ESS shall be in accordance with Section 1207.11.10.
Permits shall be required in accordance with Section 1207.1.2.
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SECTION Section 1207.11.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.11.1 Equipment listings.
ESS shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 9540. ESS listed and labeled solely for utility or commercial use shall not be used for residential applications.
Exception: Where approved, repurposed unlisted battery systems from electric vehicles are allowed to be installed outdoors or in detached dedicated cabinets located not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from exterior walls, property lines and public ways.
SECTION Section 1207.11.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.11.2.1 Spacing.
Individual units shall be separated from each other by at least 3 feet (914 mm) of spacing unless smaller separation distances are documented and approved to be adequate for the ESS model(s) in question based on large-scale fire testing complying, in accordance with Section 1207.1.5.
SECTION Section 1207.11.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.11.3 Location.
ESS shall be installed only in the following locations:
1. DInside detached garages and detached accessory structures.
2. AInside attached garages when separated from the dwelling unit living space and sleeping units in accordance with Section R302.6.
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directly entering the dwelling unitin accordance with Section 1207.11.3.1.
4. Enclosed utility closets, basements, storage or utility spaces within dwelling units with finished or noncombustible walls and ceilings.
Walls and ceilings of unfinished wood-framed construction shall be provided with not less than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum wallboard.
ESS shall not be installed in sleeping rooms, closets, sinside any of the following locations:
1. Dwelling units, including accessory dwelling units (ADU’s).
2. Sleeping units.
3. Spaces opening directly into sleeping rooms or in habitable spaces of dwelling units.
4. Closets.
5. Bathrooms.
6. Basements.
7. Accessory structures that are not garages.
8. Vaults.
SECTION Section 1207.11.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1207.11.3.1 Outdoors or on outer side of exterior building walls.
ESS shall be permitted to be installed outdoors, or on the outer side of exterior building walls, when all of the following conditions are met, in addition to those otherwise required by Section 1207.11:
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1. The ESS shall be installed and maintained a minimum of 5 feet (1524 mm) from all of the following:
1.1. Lot lines.
1.2. Public ways.
1.3. Other buildings.
1.4. Stored combustible materials.
1.5. Hazardous materials.
2. The ESS shall be installed and maintained a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) from vegetation, as specified in Section 1207.5.7.
3. The ESS shall be installed and maintained a minimum of 3 feet (914 mm) from all doors, windows, operable openings, HVAC inlets and other penetrations directly or indirectly into habitable or occupiable spaces, or bathrooms.
Exception: The fire code official shall have the authority to authorize smaller separation distances where such distances are documented and approved to be adequate for the ESS model(s) in question based on large-scale fire testing, in accordance with Section 1207.1.5.
SECTION Section 1207.11.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.11.4 Energy ratings.
Individual ESS units shall have a maximum rating of 20 kWh. The aggregate rating per Group R-3/R-4 occupancy structure shall not exceed:
1. 40 kWh within utility closets and storage or utility spaces.
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21. 80 kWh in attached or detached garages and detached accessory structures.
32. 80 kWh on outer side of exterior building walls.
43. 80 kWh outdoors on the ground.
Energy capacity is the total energy capable of being stored (nameplate rating), not the usable energy rating.
ESS installations exceeding the permitted individual or aggregate ratings shall be installed in accordance with Sections 1207.1 through 1207.9 of the California Fire Code.
SECTION Section 1207.11.5.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1207.11.5.1 Electrical disconnects, signage, and working clearances.
In addition to any disconnects and signage required in accordance with the California Electrical Code, disconnects, signage, and access shall be provided in accordance with Section 509, et seq.
Access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment in accordance with the California Electrical Code, the manufacturer’s instructions, and Section 603.
SECTION Section 1207.11.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.11.6 Fire detection.
ESS installed in Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies shall comply with the following:
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1. Rooms and areas within dwellings units, sleeping units, basements and attached garages in which ESS are installed shall be protected by smoke alarms in accordance with Section 907.2.11one of the following:
1. An approved heat alarm.
2. An approved heat detector that is a component of a fire alarm system in the residence that will activate a notification device that will alert the residents of an emergency.
23. A listed heat alarmA fire sprinkler, properly spaced and integrated to a residential fire sprinkler system outfitted with a flow detector that activates a notification device that will alert the residents of an emergency.
interconnected to the smoke alarmsNotification in all three options shall be installedprovided in locations within dwelling units, sleeping units and attached garages where smoke alarms cannot be installed based on their listing.
SECTION Section 1207.11.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.11.7 Protection from impact.
ESS installed in a location subject to vehicle damage in accordance with Sections 1207.11.7.1 orthrough 1207.11.7.23 shall be provided with impact protection in accordance with Section 1207.11.7.34. For the purposes of vehicle impact protection, an energy storage management system that controls an ESS, if located remotely from the ESS unit(s) it controls, shall be treated as an ESS unit.
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Exception: Impact protection is not required for an ESS unit where no portion of the ESS unit is less than 36 inches (914 mm) above the finished floor, unless determined necessary per Section 1207.11.7.3.
SECTION Section 1207.11.7.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.11.7.1 Garages interior–installed ESS.
Where an ESS is installed in the normal driving path of vehicle travel within a garage, impact protection complying with Section 1207.11.7.3 shall be provided. The normal driving path is a space between the garage vehicle opening and the interior face of the back wall to a height of 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor. The width of the normal driving path shall be equal to the width of the garage door opening. Impact protection shall also be provided for ESS installed at either of the following locations (See Figure 1207.11.7.1):
1. On the interior face of the back wall and located within 36 inches (914 mm) to the left or to the right of the normal driving path.
2. On the interior face of a side wall and located within 24 inches (609 mm) (from the back wall and within 36 inches (914 mm) of the normal driving path.
Exception: Where the clear height of the vehicle garage opening is 7 feet 6 inches (2286 mm) or less, ESS installed not less than 36 inches (914 mm) above finished floor are not subject to vehicle impact protection requirements.
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For ESS unit(s) installed inside a garage or similar structure, impact protection shall be provided in accordance with Figures 1207.11.1(1) through 1207.11.7.1(3), and as described herein.
"L" represents the length of the garage-entrance return wall and is measured from the inside corner where the return wall meets the adjacent "side" wall that runs roughly parallel to the driving path.
Where any portion of the ESS unit is installed outside of the triangles created in accordance with Figure 1207.11.7.1(1), impact protection shall be provided.
Exceptions: Where the ESS unit is located within one of the aforementioned triangles, but any of the following are true, impact protection requirements shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis:
1. L > 6 feet (1829 mm). See Figure 1207.11.7.1(2).
2. The driving path within the garage is deeper than 25 feet (7620 mm). See Figure 1207.11.7.1(3).
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SECTION Figure 1207.11.7.1 is hereby deleted in entirety as follows:
FIGURE 1207.11.7.1
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SECTION Figure 1207.11.7.1(1) is hereby added to appear as follows:
FIGURE 1207.11.7.1(1)
GARAGE INTERIOR–INSTALLED ESSa
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
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a. Impact protection is not required for an ESS unit (or for a remote Energy Storage Management System) that is entirely located 36 inches or greater above the finished driving surface.
Exception: Where determined necessary by the fire code official due to special circumstances.
SECTION Figure 1207.11.7.1(2) is hereby added to appear as follows:
FIGURE 1207.11.7.1(2)
LONG GARAGE RETURN WALLa,b
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
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a. Impact protection is not required for an ESS unit (or for a remote Energy Storage Management System) that is entirely located 36 inches or greater above the finished driving surface.
Exception: Where determined necessary by the fire code official due to special circumstances.
b. Where this figure is applicable, this case-by-case evaluation shall be in addition to the requirements of Figure 1207.11.7.2.1(1).
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SECTION Figure 1207.11.7.1(3) is hereby added to appear as follows:
FIGURE 1207.11.7.1(3)
DEEP GARAGEa,b
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For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a. Impact protection is not required for an ESS unit (or for a remote Energy Storage Management System) that is entirely located 36 inches or greater above the finished driving surface.
Exception: Where determined necessary by the fire code official due to special circumstances.
b. Where this figure is applicable, this case-by-case evaluation shall be in addition to the requirements of Figure 1207.11.7.2.1(1).
SECTION Section 1207.11.7.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.11.7.2 Other locations subject to vehicle impactExteriorinstalled ESS.
Where an ESS is installed in a location other than as defined in Section 1207.11.7.1, and is subject to vehicle damage, impact protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 1207.11.7.3.
Impact Protection shall be required for any ESS unit(s) that are located within 36" of the full width or depth/length of any vehicular path of travel, and subject to vehicular impact, per Figure 1207.11.7.2.
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SECTION Figure 1207.11.7.2 is hereby added to appear as follows:
FIGURE 1207.11.7.2
EXTERIOR-INSTALLED ESSa
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
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a. Impact protection is not required for an ESS unit (or for a remote Energy Storage Management System) that is entirely located 36 inches or greater above the finished driving surface.
Exception: Where determined necessary by the fire code official due to special circumstances.
SECTION Section 1207.11.7.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.11.7.3 Impact protection optionsSpecial circumstances.
Where ESS is required to be protected from impact in accordance with Section 1207.11.7.1 or 1207.11.7.2, such protection shall comply with one of the following:
1. Bollards constructed in accordance with one of the following:
1.1. Minimum 48 inches (1219 mm) in length by 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter Schedule 80 steel pipe embedded in a
concrete pier not less than 12 inches (304 mm) deep and 6 inches (152 mm) in diameter, with at least 36 inches (914 mm) of pipe exposed, filled with concrete and spaced at a maximum interval of 5 feet (1524 mm). Each bollard shall be located not less than 6 inches (152 mm) from an ESS.
1.2. Minimum 36 inches (914 mm) in height by 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter Schedule 80 steel pipe fully welded to a
minimum 8-inch (203 mm) by 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) thick steel plate and bolted to a concrete floor by means of 41/2-inch (13 mm) concrete anchors with 3-inch (76 mm) minimum
embedment. Spacing shall not be greater than 60 inches
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(1524 mm), and each bollard shall be located not less than 6 inches (152 mm) from the ESS.
1.3. Pre-manufactured steel pipe bollards shall be filled with concrete and anchored in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions, with spacing not greater than 60 inches (1524 mm), and each bollard shall be located not less than 6 inches (152 mm) from the ESS.
2. Wheel barriers constructed in accordance with one of the following:
2.1. Four inches (102 mm) in height by 5 inches (127 mm) in width by 70 inches (1778 mm) in length wheel barrier made of concrete or polymer, anchored to the concrete floor not less than every 36 inches (914 mm) and located not less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the ESS. Minimum 31/2-
inch (89 mm) diameter concrete anchors with a 3-inch (76 mm) embedment per barrier shall be used. Spacing
between barriers shall be no greater than 36 inches (914 mm).
2.2. Pre-manufactured wheel barriers shall be anchored in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
3. Approved method designed to resist a 2,000-pound (8899 Newtons) impact in the direction of travel at 24 inches (608 mm) above grade.
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The need of impact protection for any ESS unit installation scenario not specifically addressed in Sections 1207.11.7.1 and 1207.11.7.2 and associated figures, shall be determined by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 1207.11.7.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
1207.11.7.4 Design of impact protection.
All impact protection shall be of the pipe-bollard type complying with Section 1207.11.7.4.1, or retrofit-bollard type complying with Section 1207.11.7.4.2, unless provided by other approved structures (e.g., concrete wall).
Spacing between bollards shall not exceed 4 feet (1219 mm) on center and be no closer than 6 inches (152 mm) from an ESS unit. Bollards shall not encroach upon the working clearances required by Sections 1207.11.5.1 and 603. The need for multiple bollards for an ESS unit or a series of ESS units shall be determined by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 1207.11.7.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1207.11.7.4.1 Pipe bollard.
Pipe-bollard type impact protection shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) in length, by 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter, schedule 80 steel pipe, embedded in a concrete pier 12 inches (304 mm) deep and 6 inches (152 mm) in diameter with 36 inches (914 mm) of pipe exposed, filled with concrete.
SECTION Section 1207.11.7.4.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
1207.11.7.4.2 Retrofit bollard.
Retrofit-bollard type impact protection shall be 36 inches (914 mm) in height, by 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter, schedule 80 steel pipe fully welded to an 8-inch-square HOA.103903238.11 181
(203 mm) by ¼ -inch-thick (6.4 mm) steel plate and bolted to a concrete floor by means of four 41/2-inch (114 mm) steel anchors. The anchor bolts shall be suitable for use in concrete and shall obtain a minimum of 3-inch (76 mm) nominal embedment per the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
SECTION Section 1207.11.8 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1207.11.8 Ventilation.
Indoor installations of ESS that include batteries that produce hydrogen or other flammable gases during charging, discharging, or other normal use conditions shall be provided with exhaust ventilation in accordance with Section 1207.6.1.
SECTION Section 2007.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2007.1 General.
Helistops and heliports shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 2007.2 through 2007.811. Helistops and heliports on buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code.
SECTION Section 2007.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
2007.9 Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF).
An approved Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF) shall be provided on the roof of any building hereinafter constructed, where the roof exceeds 12 stories or 120 feet above the lowest level of fire department access. It shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Los Angeles County Building Code and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and shall be capable of sufficiently accommodating the appropriate emergency helicopter as determined by the fire code official.
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SECTION Section 2007.9.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
2007.9.1 Other rooftop structures and additions.
Where any roof at which a helistop; heliport; required low-hover, light-wheel landing site; or EHLF exists or is to be established, no parapet, guard or other structure that would extend any height above the horizontal plane of the landing surface, or that would extend more than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the adjacent roof deck, shall be installed without first obtaining written approval of the fire code official. No structures, including but not limited to tents or membrane structures, additions, or uses, shall be allowed to interfere with the necessary and safe operation of the helicopter landing facility.
SECTION Section 2007.10 is hereby added to read as follows:
2007.10 Ground-based helicopter facilities.
A ground-based helicopter landing facility subject to this code, that is required for use to some degree by public emergency services, shall be constructed in accordance with Sections 2007.10.1 through 2007.10.3. These requirements may also be applied to such facilities that are elevated.
2007.10.1 Surface.
When required by the fire code official, a graded pad, measuring a minimum of 100 feet (30 480 mm) by 100 feet (30 480 mm), shall be covered with reinforced concrete, with a minimum depth of 6 inches (152.4 mm), capable of supporting 42,000 pounds (19 050.88 kg).
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2007.10.2 Hydrant.
When required by the fire code official, a fire hydrant shall be installed adjacent to the pad as approved by the fire code official.
2007.10.3 Access.
When required by the fire code official, a fire apparatus access road leading to the helistop or heliport shall be provided in accordance with Section 503.
SECTION Section 2007.11 is hereby added to read as follows:
2007.11 Maintenance and notification.
Where a new or existing helistop; heliport; required low-hover, light-wheel landing site; EHLF; or other helicopter landing facility is established, no structures, including but not limited to tents or membrane structures; or uses, shall be allowed to interfere with the necessary and safe operation of the facility. Immediate notification of any such interference shall be provided to the jurisdictional fire department emergency dispatch, including nature, extent, and expected time period of such interference. 2007.11.1 Fire Department permit required.
Where a new or existing helicopter facility is or was intended for emergency use, even if not exclusively; and/or is or was required by code, all nonemergency uses and/or requests shall first obtain a permit from the fire code official. Where a permit is granted, the permit shall include conditions under which nonemergency use can be conducted, as determined by the fire code official.
Issuance of a permit allowing nonemergency use of a rooftop helicopter facility shall be determined at the level of the Fire Marshal, on a case-by-case basis.
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SECTION Section 2108.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
2108.5 Smoking.
Smoking in dry-cleaning plants shall only be within designated smoking rooms. "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted in rooms containing flammable or combustible liquids. See Section 310.3.
SECTION Section 2203.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2203.3.1 Dust-collection systems.
DSuitable dust-collection systems shall be designed to collect dust emissions from dust-producing equipment at the point of generation and shall be installed on all dust-producing machinery. Dust-collection systems shall be in accordance with Section 511Chapter 5 of the California Mechanical Code. Equipment used in operations that generate explosive or flammable vapors, fumes, or dusts shall be interlocked with the machinery power supply so that the machinery cannot be operated without the dustcollection equipment also operating.
Exception: Closed systems using listed equipment and designed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications, where cleanouts are provided in accordance with Section 2203.3.3.
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems shall not be used as the means to collect dusts from localized sources.
SECTION Section 2203.4.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
2203.4.1.1 Electrical grounding.
Artificial lighting in areas containing dust-producing or dust-agitating operations shall be by electricity with wiring and electrical equipment installed in accordance with HOA.103903238.11 185
the Electrical Code. Machinery and metal parts of crushing, drying, pulverizing, and conveying systems shall be electrically grounded in accordance with the Electrical Code.
SECTION Section 2203.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2203.4.2 Static electricity.
Bonding and grounding is required to minimize accumulation of static electric charge in the following locations:
1. Dust-producing equipment.
2. Dust-collection system.
3. Pneumatic dust-conveying systems conveying combustible dust from one location to another, combustible dust conveyors, piping and conductive components. Conveying systems include transport modes such as railcars, hopper cars, boxcars, tank cars and trucks into which or from which commodities or products are
pneumatically conveyed.
4. Conveying systems using metallic piping.
Static electricity shall be removed from machinery and other component parts by permanent grounds or bonds or both. The design and installation of such grounds shall be in accordance with approved standards.
SECTION Section 2203.4.10 is hereby added to read as follows:
2203.4.10 Separators.
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machines in which the entrance of foreign materials could cause sparks to be generated.
SECTION Section 2404.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2404.4 Fire protection.
Spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system complying with Chapter 9. Protection shall extend to exhaust plenums, exhaust ducts, and both sides of dry filters where such filters are used. Spray booths shall be provided with automatic fire sprinkler system protection when the spray booth is located in a portion of a building that is protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
SECTION Section 2408.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2408.5 Sources of ignition.
Smoking shall be prohibited and "NO SMOKING" signs shall be prominently displayed in compliance with Section 310.3 in areas where organic peroxides are stored, mixed, or applied. Only nonsparking tools shall be used in areas where organic peroxides are stored, mixed or applied.
SECTION Section 2504.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
2504.6 Smoking.
Smoking shall be prohibited in ripening rooms.
SECTION Section 2507.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
2507.2 "No Smoking" signs.
NO SMOKING signs shall be posted at every entrance, in compliance with Section 310.3.
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SECTION Section 2603.3.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2603.3.3 Watch personnelReserved.
During the period fumigation is in progress, except where fumigation is conducted in a gastight vault or tank, a responsible watchperson shall remain on duty at the entrance or entrances to the enclosed fumigated space until after the fumigation is completed and the building, structure or space is properly ventilated and safe for occupancy. Sufficient watchers shall be provided to prevent persons from entering the enclosed space under fumigation without being observed.
SECTION Section 2803.3.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
2803.3.3 Combustible waste.
The storage, accumulation, and handling of combustible materials and control of vegetation shall be in accordance with Section 304.
SECTION Section 2810.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
2810.1.1 Permits.
Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5 and 105.6.
SECTION Section 3102.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3102.1 Definitions.
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
AIR-INFLATED STRUCTURE.
AIR-SUPPORTED STRUCTURE.
CROWD MANAGER.
INFLATABLE AMUSEMENT DEVICE.
MEMBRANE STRUCTURE.
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SPECIAL AMUSEMENT AREA.
TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURE.
TENT.
SECTION Section 3104.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
3104.5 Helicopter landing facilities.
Where a helistop; heliport; required low-hover, light-wheel landing site; Emergency Helicopter Landing Facility (EHLF); or other helicopter landing facility is established, no structures, including tents or membrane structures, or uses, shall be allowed to interfere with the necessary and safe operation of the facility. See Section 2007.
SECTION Section 3107.15.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3107.15.2.1 Quantity limit.
Fuel in the fuel tank and vehicle-technology hazards shall not exceed onequarter of the tank capacity or 5 gallons (19 L), whichever is lesscomply with the restrictions specified in Section 314.4.
SECTION Section 3107.18 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3107.18 Combustible vegetation.
Combustible vegetation that could create a fire hazard shall be removed from the area occupied by a tent or membrane structure, and from areas within 3050 feet (914415 240 mm) of such tent or membrane structures. When a tent or membrane structure is located in a wildfire risk area, combustible vegetation shall be removed from areas within 50 feet (15 240 mm) from such structures or from areas within up to 200 HOA.103903238.11 189
feet (60 960 mm) from such tent or membrane structures when required by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 3201.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3201.2 Permits.
A permit shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5 and 105.6. Prior to approval of storage racks, a building permit is required in occupancies regulated by this chapter. Proof of all required permits must be provided to the fire code official upon request. The approved permit must be kept on the premises and be available at all times for inspection by the fire code official.
SECTION Table 3206.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE 3206.2
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
COMMODITY
CLASS
SIZE OF
HIGH-PILED
STORAGE
AREAa
(square
feet) (see
Sections
3206.2
and 3206.3)
ALL STORAGE AREAS
(See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3208)
b
SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF
STORAGE AND PALLETIZED
STORAGE
(see Section 3207.3)
Automatic
fireextinguishi
ng system
(see
Section
3206.4)
Fire
detection
system
(see
Section
3206.5)
Fire
department
access
doors
(see
Section
3206.7)
Smoke
and heat
removal
(see
Section
3206.8)
Maximum
pile
dimension
c
(feet)
Maximum
permissible
storage
height
d
(feet)
Maximum
pile volume
(cubic feet)
I-IV
0-500 Not
Required
a
Not
Required
Not
Required
Not
Required
Not
Required
Not
Required
Not
Required
501-2,500
Not
Required
a
Yesg
Not
Required
Not
Required
120 40 100,000
2,501-12,000
Open to the
public
Yes
Not
Required
Not
Required
Not
Required 120 40 400,000
2,501-12,000
Not open to the
public (Option 1)
Yes
Not
Required
Not
Required
Not
Required
120 40 400,000
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COMMODITY
CLASS
SIZE OF
HIGH-PILED
STORAGE
AREAa
(square
feet) (see
Sections
3206.2
and 3206.3)
ALL STORAGE AREAS
(See Sections 3206, 3207 and 3208)
b
SOLID-PILED STORAGE, SHELF
STORAGE AND PALLETIZED
STORAGE
(see Section 3207.3)
Automatic
fireextinguishi
ng system
(see
Section
3206.4)
Fire
detection
system
(see
Section
3206.5)
Fire
department
access
doors
(see
Section
3206.7)
Smoke
and heat
removal
(see
Section
3206.8)
Maximum
pile
dimension
c
(feet)
Maximum
permissible
storage
height
d
(feet)
Maximum
pile volume
(cubic feet)
2,501-12,000
Not open to the
public (Option 2)
Not
Required
a
Yes Yes Yesh,i 120
30 e 200,000
12,001-500,000 Yes
Not
Required Yes Yes
h,i 120 40 400,000
Greater than
500,000
f Yes
Not
Required
Yes Yes
h,i 120 40 400,000
High hazard
0-500 Not
Required
a
Not
Required
Not
Required
Not
Required
60 Not
Required
Not
Required
501-2,500
Open to the
public
Yes
Not
Required
Not
Required
Not
Required
60 30 75,000
501-2,500
Not open to the
public (Option 1)
Yes
Not
Required
Not
Required
Not
Required
60 30 75,000
501-2,500
Not open to the
public (Option 2)
Not
Required
a
Yesg Yes Yes
h,i 60 20 50,000
2,501-300,000
Yes
Not
Required
Yes
Yes
h,i 60 30
75,000
Greater than
300,000f
Yes
Not
Required
Yes
Yes
h,i 60 30
75,000
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m3, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. a. Where automatic sprinklers are required for reasons other than those in Chapter 32, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208. b. For aisles, see Section 3206.10.
c. Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section 3206.10.
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d. For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Note f where required by the fire code official. See Chapters 51 and 57 for special limitations for aerosols and flammable and combustible liquids, respectively.
e. For storage exceeding 30 feet in height, Option 1 shall be used. f. Special fire protection provisions including, but not limited to, fire protection of exposed steel columns; increased sprinkler density; additional in-rack sprinklers, without associated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density; or fire department hose connections shall be provided where required by the fire code official. g. Not required where an automatic fire-extinguishing system is designed and installed to protect the high-piled storage area in accordance with Sections 3207 and 3208.
h. Not required where storage areas with an exit travel distance of 250 feet (76 200 mm) or less are protected by either early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m • s)1/2 or less that are listed to control a fire in the stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.Reserved.
i. Not required in frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
SECTION Section 3206.8 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3206.8 Smoke and heat removal.
Where smoke and heat removal is required by Table 3206.2 it, smoke and heat vents shall be provided in accordance with Section 910.
SECTION Section 3302.1 is amended to read as follows:
3302.1 Terms defined in Chapter 2.
Words and terms used in this chapter and defined in Chapter 2 shall have the meanings ascribed to them as defined therein., including:
FIRE WATCH.
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SECTION Section 3305.5 is amended to read as follows:
3305.5 Fire watch.
Where required by the fire code official or the site safety plan established in accordance with Section 3303.1, a fire watch shall be provided for building demolition and for building construction.
See Section 401.10 for fire watch responsibilities and procedures, and Section 3504.2 for fire watch specific to hot work.
SECTION Section 3305.5.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3305.5.2.1 Duties.
The primary duty of fire watch personnel shall be to perform constant patrols and watch for the occurrence of fire. The combination of fire watch duties and site security duties is acceptable.
SECTION Section 3313.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
3313.6 Fire hose.
When required by the fire code official, approved fire hoses with attached nozzles shall be maintained for immediate use at a construction site or a demolition site. Such hoses and nozzles shall be connected to an approved water supply. Where a fire hydrant is permitted to be used as the source of water supply, the fire hose connection to the fire hydrant shall not impede the Fire Department from using the hydrant.
SECTION Section 3501.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3501.3 Restricted areas.
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conducted in the following areas unless approval has been obtained from the fire code official:
. . .
3. Areas with readily ignitable materials, such as storage of large quantities of bulk sulfur, baled paper, cotton, lint, dust or loose combustible materials, or wildfire risk areas.
. . .
SECTION Section 3505.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
3505.9 Flashback prevention.
Approved protective devices shall be installed in the fuel gas and oxygen lines to prevent flashback in the fuel system and backflow in the fuel and oxygen system in accordance with nationally recognized safe practices.
SECTION Section 3604.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3604.2 Standpipes.
Marinas and boatyards shall be equipped throughout with standpipe systems in accordance with NFPA 303. Systems shall be provided with hose connections located such that no point on the marina pier or float system exceeds 150 feet (15 240 mm) from a standpipe hose connection. Standpipe systems shall be of a wet type unless the system is installed in an area that is subject to freezing temperatures.
SECTION Section 3604.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
3604.2.2 Floats.
Portions of floats more than 250 feet (76 200 mm) travel distance from fire apparatus access shall be provided with an approved wet standpipe system.
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3604.2.2.1 Hose stations.
Hose stations shall be spaced to provide protection to all portions of floats or floating vessels. Hoses shall be mounted on a reel or rack and enclosed within an approved cabinet. Hose stations shall be labeled "FIRE HOSE – EMERGENCY USE ONLY." Only listed equipment shall be used. Each hose station shall be provided with a 2½-inch (63.5 mm) fire hose valve with a connected 2½-inch to 1½-inch reducer, a maximum length of 100 feet of lined hose, and an approved fog nozzle.
The pipe sizing shall be a minimum of 2½ inches (63.5 mm) and shall be based on providing 65 psi (448.159 kPa) at 100 gpm (378.5 L/min) at the most remote hose station valve outlet, using a maximum 150 psi (1034.21 kPa) at the fire department connection.
SECTION Section 4801.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4801.3 DEFINITIONS.
. . .
APPROVED PRODUCTION FACILITY. An new or existing building, or portion of a building, or a group of buildings, studio, or stage altered for use by, or designed and constructed for use by the entertainment industry for the purpose of motion picture, television and commercial production and which has been determined by the fire code official to meet all of the requirements of Sections 4802 through 4811.
COMMERCIAL STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION. Includes all activity attendant to the staging or shooting of commercial still photography production to create single or multiple photographs for sale or use for a commercial purpose.
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FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA). A Fire Safety Advisor is a retired member of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department who is certified as a Fire Safety Advisor.
The requirements to become a certified Fire Safety Advisor can be found in Regulation 3 of Chapter 1 of Volume 7 of the Fire Department manuals.
LIVE AUDIENCE STAGE. A production facility, production location, sound stage, or production studio where an audience is present for the recording or streaming of all, or a portion, of a motion picture, television show or commercial. . . .
SECTION Section 4803.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4803.2 Additional permits.
A permit shall be required for:
. . .
f) Any additional permits, including motion picture, commercial, and television productions, as required by the fire code official as determined in Section 105.5 and 105.6 of this code. See especially, but not exclusively, Section 105.5.54.
SECTION Section 4803.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
4803.4 Permit fees.
Permit fees for permits required by Section 4803.2 and Section 105.5 shall be collected for the issuance of the following permits, in accordance with the currently adopted version of the Fire-Code Fee Schedule (Appendix QQ of this code):
1. Motion picture, television, commercial, and related productions filming.
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2. Motion picture, television, commercial, and related production filming — fuel-dispensing trucks and vehicles.
3. Motion picture, television, commercial, and related production filming — pyrotechnics and special effects.
4. Commercial still-photography production that both: is outside of an approved production facility, and has an on-site cast-and-crew number of 15 or more persons.
Exception: Verified student filming productions and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations shall not be subject to a film or still-photography permit fee for the initial issuance of each permit. Permit revisions shall be subject to the permit-revision fee for each applicable permit.
SECTION Section 4807.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
4807.1.1 Fire safety officers/advisors.
When in the opinion of the fire code official it is necessary for the preservation of life or property, due to the hazardous nature of an event, production, operation, or function, the fire official shall require the owner or lessee to employ or cause the employment of one or more approved fire safety officers or advisors to be on duty at such place during the hazardous activity.
SECTION Section 4811.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4811.9 Fire department access.
Required emergency vehicle access, fire lanes, and existing fire apparatus access roads shall be maintained as per Section 503. Any deviations are subject to approval by the fire code official.
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SECTION Section 4902.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4902.1 General.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows:
. . .
FIRE PROTECTION PLAN. A document prepared for a specific project or development proposed for a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area. It describes ways to minimize and mitigate potential for loss from wildfire exposure.
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES. Geographical areas designated pursuant to California Public Resources Codes, Sections 4201 through 4204 and classified as Very High, High, or Moderate in State Responsibility Areas or as Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones designated pursuant to California Government Code, Sections 51175 through 51189. See Appendix PP for the designations within the County of Los Angeles.
. . .
FIRE PROTECTION PLAN. A document prepared for a specific project or development proposed for a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area. It describes ways to minimize and mitigate potential for loss from wildfire exposure.
FIRE-RESISTANT VEGETATION. Plants, shrubs, trees and other vegetation that exhibit properties, such as high moisture content, little accumulation of dead vegetation, and low sap or resin content, that make them less likely to ignite, or contribute heat or spread flame, or increase the rate of spread in a fire than native vegetation typically found in the regionhaving high oil and resin content.
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[Note: The following sources contain examples of types of vegetation that can be considered fire resistant vegetation. (Fire-resistant Plants for Home Landscapes, A Pacific Northwest Extension publication; Home Landscaping for Fire, University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Sunset Western Garden Book)]
. . .
FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN. A portion of a fire protection plan that consists of a set of scaled plans that includes a plot plan showing fuel modification zones indicated with applicable assessment notes, a detailed landscape plan, and an irrigation plan. A fuel modification plan submitted for approval shall be prepared by a State-licensed landscape architect, a State-licensed landscape contractor, a landscape designer, or an individual with expertise acceptable to the Forestry Division of the Fire Department. . . .
SECTION Section 4903.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4903.1 General.
The fire code official is authorized to require the owner or owner’s authorized agent to provide a fire protection plan. The fire protection plan shall be prepared to determine the acceptability of fire protection and life safety measures designed to mitigate wildfire hazards presented for the property under consideration.
The fire protection plan shall be prepared by a registered design professional, qualifiedState-licensed landscape architect, State-licensed landscape contractor, landscape designer, qualified fire safety specialist or similar specialist acceptable to the fire code officialor individual with expertise acceptable to the Forestry Division of the HOA.103903238.11 199
Fire Department and shall analyze the wildfire risk of the building, project, premises or region to recommend necessary changes.
The fire code official is authorized to require a preliminary fire protection plan prior to the submission of a final fire protection plan.
SECTION Section 4905.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4905.2 Construction methods and requirements within
established limits.
Within the limits established by law, construction methods intended to mitigate wildfire exposure shall comply with the wildfire protection building construction requirements contained in the applicable California Building Standards Code and Los Angeles County Codes, including the following:
1. California Building Codes, Chapter 7A.
2. California Residential Codes, Section R337.
3. California Referenced Standards Code, Chapter 12-7A.
4. California Fire Code, CCR Title 24, Part 9.
5. Los Angeles County Code, Title 32.
SECTION Section 4906.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4906.2 Application.
All new plantings of vegetation in Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall comply with Sections 4906.3 through 4906.5.3.
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Section 4906 is applicable to all unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County, to all cities that are a part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County, and to all cities that contract with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County for services and adopt Section 4906 as part of their fire code.
SECTION Section 4906.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4906.3 Landscape plansFuel modification plans in fire hazard severity zones.
Landscape plans shall be provided when required by the enforcing agency. The landscape plan shall include development and maintenance requirements for the vegetation management zone adjacent to structures and roadways, and to provide significant fire hazard reduction benefits for public and firefighting safety.
Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6, with the exception of any differences which may be specified in this chapter or by the fire code official. A fuel modification plan shall be submitted and have preliminary fire protection plan approval prior to any subdivision of land or Coastal Development Permit (CDP); or, have final fire protection plan approval as stipulated below; where, such structure, or subdivision is located within areas designated as a Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State Responsibility Areas or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone within the Local Responsibility Areas, according to applicable Fire Hazard Zone maps, and Appendix PP of this code at the time of application.
Preliminary approval is required for applications for any of the following activities:
A. Subdivisions:
1. Where the proposed activity would result in 4 or fewer lots.
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2. Where the proposed activity would result in 5 or more lots.
B. Coastal Development Permits (CDP).
Final approval is required for applications for any of the following activities:
A. New construction:
1. Any enclosed structure over 120 square feet.
2. Any structure enclosed on three sides or more and greater than or equal to 200 square feet (18.5 m2).
B. Remodel, modification, reconstruction, or change of occupancy:
1. Any remodeling, modification, or reconstruction that increases the square footage of the existing structure or footprint by 50 percent or more within any 12-month period.
2. Any structure that changes occupancy classification.
Exception: Structures not included in the list of "New
construction" applicability (Item "A.", above) are exempt.
C. Subdivisions:
1. Where the proposed activity would result in 5 or more lots.
Exemptions:
1. Structures that do not require a building permit; or
2. Structures constructed of noncombustible materials, open on all sides, and not used for storage or habitation.
Every fuel modification plan shall be reviewed by the Forestry Division of the Fire Department for defensible space, fire safety, compliance with Sections 325.2.1, 325.10, and 503.2.1 of this code, the Fire Department's fuel modification guidelines, and HOA.103903238.11 202
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, subchapter 2. Before such final plan has been approved by the Forestry Division of the Fire Department, a signed and notarized copy of the provided covenant and agreement (and/or previously reviewed and approved association CC&R’s that include the necessary fuel modification information) shall be recorded at the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office and a copy given to the fuel modification unit.
An on-site inspection must be conducted by the personnel of the Forestry Division of the Fire Department and a final approval of the fuel modification plan issued by the Forestry Division prior to a certificate of occupancy being granted by the building code official. The fuel modification inspection ensures compliance with applicable requirements of this code; the Building Code, Section 701A.5 (Vegetation management compliance); and the Residential Code, Section R337.1.5 (Vegetation management compliance).
SECTION Section 4906.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4906.3.1 ContentsPlan modification.
Landscape plans shall contain the following:
1. Delineation of the 30-foot (9144 mm) and 100-foot (30.5 m) fuel management zones from all structures.
2. Identification of existing vegetation to remain and proposed new vegetation.
3. Identification of irrigated areas.
4. A plant legend with both botanical and common names, and identification of all plant material symbols.
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5. Identification of ground coverings within the 30-foot (9144 mm) zone.
Any modification to an approved fuel modification landscape plan or addition to a structure that affects the approved zones of an approved fuel modification plan must be reviewed and approved by the Fuel Modification Unit of the Fire Department prior to installation of landscaping or issuance of a construction permit by the building code official for such an addition.
SECTION Section 4906.3.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
4906.3.2 Penalties.
An owner of a property found to be in noncompliance with the fuel modification requirements shall be subject to an administrative fine (Section 327) and applicable liens or assessments as allowed by the provisions of Title 1, Chapter 1.25 of the County Code and this code. Failure to comply with this code is punishable as a misdemeanor and subject to additional enforcement proceedings, including corrective measures which shall be done at the owner's expense in accordance with Section 325.
SECTION Section 4906.3.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
4906.3.3 Appeals.
Any person who disagrees with any decision related to fuel modification plans may file a written appeal with the Chief of the Forestry Division. The Chief of the Forestry Division will adjudicate all policy interpretations relevant to fuel modification plan requirements and serve as the final authority in this appeals process.
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SECTION Section 4906.3.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
4906.3.4 Fuel modification plan review fee schedule.
A plan check fee shall be payable to the Fire Department, upon the submission of any fuel modification plan, landscape plan, or irrigation plan for review and approval by the Fire Department. Refer to the Fire-Code Fee Schedule (Appendix QQ of this code) for said fees.
Fees will be based on the intended use of the structure, including permanently designated sites for tents, yurts, trailers, modulars, and similar temporary structures.
SECTION Section 4906.3.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
4906.3.5 Landscape plans.
Landscape plans shall be provided when required by the enforcing agency. The landscape plan shall include development and maintenance requirements for the vegetation management zone adjacent to structures and roadways, and to provide significant fire hazard reduction benefits for public and firefighting safety.
SECTION Section 4906.3.5.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
4906.3.5.1 Contents.
Landscape plans shall contain the following:
1. Delineation of the 30-foot (9144 mm), and 100-foot (30.5 m), and up to 200-foot (61 m) (as necessary), fuel management zones from all structures.
2. Identification of existing vegetation to remain and proposed new vegetation.
3. Identification of irrigated areas.
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4. A plant legend with both botanical and common names, and identification of all plant material symbols.
5. Identification of ground coverings within the 30-foot (9144 mm) zone.
SECTION Section 4906.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4906.44906.3.5.2 Vegetation.
All new vegetation shall be fire-resistant vegetation in accordance with this section.
Exception: Trees classified as non-fire-resistant vegetation complying with Section 4906.4.2.14906.3.5.2.2.1.
To be considered fire-resistant vegetation, it must meet at least one of the following:
1. Be identified as fire-resistant vegetation in an approved book, journal or listing from an approved organization.
2. Be identified as fire-resistant vegetation by a licensed landscape architect with supporting justification.
3. Plants considered fire-resistant vegetation and approved by the local enforcing agency.
SECTION Section 4906.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4906.4.14906.3.5.2.1 Shrubs.
All new plantings of shrubs shall comply with the following:
1. Shrubs shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 mm) in height.
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2. Groupings of shrubs are limited to a maximum aggregate diameter of 10 feet (3048 mm).
3. Shrub groupings shall be separated from other groupings a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm).
4. Shrub groupings shall be separated from structures a minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm).
5. Where shrubs are located below or within a tree’s drip line, the lowest tree branch shall be a minimum of three times the height of the understory shrubs or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.
SECTION Section 4906.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4906.4.24906.3.5.2.2 Trees.
Trees shall be managed as follows within the 30-foot zone (9144 mm) of a structure:
1. New trees shall be planted and maintained so that the tree’s drip line at maturity is a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) from any combustible structure.
2. The horizontal distance between crowns of new trees and crowns of adjacent trees shall not be less than 10 feet (3048 mm).
3. Existing trees shall be trimmed to provide a minimum separation of 10 feet (3048 mm) away from chimney and stovepipe outlets per Title 14, Section 1299.03.
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SECTION Section 4906.4.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4906.4.2.14906.3.5.2.2.1 Non-fire-resistant vegetationtrees.
New trees not classified as fire-resistant vegetation, such as conifers, palms, pepper trees and eucalyptus species, shall be permitted provided the tree is planted and maintained so that the tree’s drip line at maturity is a minimum 30 feet (9144 mm) from any combustible structure.
SECTION Section 4907.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4907.3 Requirements.
Hazardous vegetation and fuels around all buildings and structures shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws and regulations:
1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.
2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Article 3, Section 1299.03.
3. California Government Code, Section 51182.
4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter 1, Section 3.07.
5. Los Angeles County Code, Title 32, including Section 325.
SECTION Section 5001.1.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.1.2 Health Hazardous Materials Division ("HHMD")
Authority.
The provisions of Chapter 50 of this code may be enforced by any duly authorized technician, Health Hazardous Materials Division staff, or fire code official.
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SECTION Section 5001.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5001.5 Permits.
Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5 and 105.6.
Where required by the fire code official, permittees shall apply for approval to permanently close a storage, use or handling facility. Such application shall be submitted not less than 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling of hazardous materials. The fire code official is authorized to require that the application be accompanied by an approved facility closure plan in accordance with Section 5001.6.3.
A unified program facility permit shall be required for hazardous materials handlers, hazardous waste generators, or on-site treatment of hazardous waste in accordance with Chapters 12.50, 12.52, and 12.64 of Title 12 of the County Code.
Unified program facility permits, if required, shall be obtained prior to the issuance of any fire code permit required by this code.
A permit shall be required for tank vehicles or railroad tank cars to remain on a siding indoors or outdoors, at the point of delivery while connected for transfer operations. Transfer operations shall be in accordance with DOT requirements and this code.
SECTION Section 5001.5.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.1.1 Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP).
Each application for a permit for businesses handling or storing hazardous materials at any time during the year exceeding 55 gallons (208.198 L), 500 pounds (226.796 kg), or 200 cubic feet (5663.37 L) shall include a Hazardous Materials HOA.103903238.11 209
Business Plan (HMBP). The location of the HMBP shall be posted adjacent to permits when an HMBP is provided. The HMBP shall include a facility site plan designating the following:
1. Storage and use areas.
2. Maximum amount of each material stored or used in each area.
3. Range of container sizes.
4. Locations of emergency isolation and mitigation valves and devices.
5. Product conveying piping containing liquids or gases, other than utility-owned fuel gas lines and low-pressure fuel gas lines.
6. On and off positions of valves for valves which are of the selfindicating type.
7. Storage plan showing the intended storage arrangement, including the location and dimensions of aisles.
The plans shall be legible and approximately to scale. Separate distribution systems are allowed to be shown on separate pages.
SECTION Section 5001.5.1.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.1.2 Application.
Each application for a permit required by this chapter shall include a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) in accordance with Chapter 12.64 of Title 12 of the County Code.
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SECTION Section 5001.5.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.2.1 Hazardous materials disclosure.
A chemical inventory prepared in accordance with Chapter 12.64 of Title 12 of the County Code shall be considered the equivalent of the Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) discussed in Section 5001.5.2.
SECTION Section 5001.5.2.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.2.2 Reporting.
Every business shall comply with the reporting requirements as set forth in Chapter 12.64 of Title 12 of the County Code.
SECTION Section 5001.5.2.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.2.3 Notification.
The fire code official and the HHMD shall be notified immediately when an unauthorized discharge becomes reportable under State, federal, or local regulations.
SECTION Section 5001.5.2.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.2.4 California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) program.
Every business shall comply with the requirements as set forth in Chapter 12.64 of Title 12 of the County Code.
SECTION Section 5001.5.2.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
5001.5.2.5 Emergency information.
Hazardous materials business plans, risk management prevention programs, and hazardous materials inventory statements shall be posted in an approved location and HOA.103903238.11 211
immediately available to emergency responders. The fire code official may require that the information be posted at the entrance to the occupancy or property.
SECTION Section 5002.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5002.1 Definitions.
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
. . .
HAZARDOUS WASTE.
HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTROL LAW.
. . .
HEALTH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION (HHMD).
. . .
UNIFIED PROGRAM.
UNIFIED PROGRAM FACILITY PERMIT.
. . .
WASTE.
SECTION Section 5003.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.2.1 Design and construction of containers, cylinders, and tanks.
Containers, cylinders and tanks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with approved standards. Containers, cylinders, tanks and other means used for containment of hazardous materials shall be of an approved type. Pressure vessels not meeting DOTn requirements for transportation shall comply with the ASME Boiler and HOA.103903238.11 212
Pressure Vessel Code. Tank vehicles and railroad tank cars shall be used in accordance with Section 5005.
SECTION Section 5003.2.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.2.5 Empty containers and tanks.
Empty containers and tanks previously used for the storage of hazardous materials shall be free from residual material and vapor as defined by DOTn, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) or other regulating authority or maintained as specified for the storage of the hazardous material. Containers larger than 5 gallons (18.9271 L) in capacity shall be marked with the date they have been emptied and shall be reclaimed, reconditioned, or remanufactured within one year of being emptied. Containers which previously held acute or extremely hazardous materials are considered empty if the container has been triple-rinsed and the rinsate managed as a hazardous waste. If the activity does not qualify for an exemption, the activity may require a permit to treat on site.
SECTION Section 5003.3.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.3.1.2 Preparation.
Provisions shall be made for controlling and mitigating unauthorized discharges.
The consolidated contingency plan of the Unified Program of the hazardous material business plan shall be prepared and maintained. Copies shall be on-site and submitted every three years to the Fire Department as required by the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95, Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory. Consolidated contingency plan shall mean a document setting out an organized, planned, and coordinated course of action to be followed in HOA.103903238.11 213
case of a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous substance, which could threaten human health or the environment.
SECTION Section 5003.3.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.3.1.3 Control.
When an unauthorized discharge caused by primary container failure is discovered, the involved primary container shall be repaired or removed from service.
Any waste generated as a result of the unauthorized discharge must be disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulations pertaining to hazardous waste. If the facility does not have an EPA ID number, it must obtain a temporary ID number from the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) prior to disposal. EPA ID number shall mean a number issued by DTSC and used to track hazardous waste from point of origin to its final disposal. Provisional numbers are issued for special circumstances such as a spill if the facility does not have a permanent number. DTSC shall mean a Department in the California Environmental Protection Agency that is responsible for managing and regulating hazardous waste in California.
SECTION Section 5003.3.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.3.1.4 Responsibility for 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, without cost to the jurisdiction. Where deemed necessary by the fire code official, cleanup can 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. Upon HOA.103903238.11 214
termination of cleanup activities, the HHMD emergency operation section of the Fire Department must be contacted to assess cleanup measures and to clear the site for re-occupancy or reuse. For the purposes of this section, assess shall mean any activity taken to determine health and safety risks to the general public or the environment.
SECTION Section 5003.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.5 Hazard identification signs.
Unless otherwise exempted by the fire code official, visible hazard identification signs as specified in NFPA 704 for the specific material contained shall be placed on stationary containers and aboveground tanks and at entrances to locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in quantities requiring a permit and at specific entrances and locations designated by the fire code official. Each building that stores, handles, or dispenses a hazardous material shall be conspicuously posted with the overall occupancy hazard by using the NFPA 704 placard system for any product or waste that has a 3 or higher rating in any category or is a special hazard.
SECTION Section 5003.8.5.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5003.8.5.2.1 Ventilation and storage arrangement.
Compressed gas cylinders shall be stored within gas cabinets, exhaust enclosures, or gas rooms. Portable or stationary tanks shall be stored within gas rooms or exhaust enclosures. Tank vehicles or railroad tank cars engaged in the use or dispensing of toxic or highly toxic gases shall be stored within a ventilated separate gas storage room or placed within an exhaust enclosure. When stationary or portable cylinders, containers, tanks, railroad tank cars, or tank vehicles are located outdoors for HOA.103903238.11 215
dispensing or use of toxic or highly toxic gases, gas cabinets or exhaust enclosures shall be provided.
SECTION Section 5003.9.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.9.1.1 Fire department liaison.
Responsible persons shall be designated and trained to be liaison personnel to the fire department. These persons shall aid the fire department in preplanning emergency responses and identifying the locations where hazardous materials are located, and shall have access to Safety Data Sheets and be knowledgeable in the site's emergency response procedures. These persons shall be identified as the emergency coordinator with 24-hour contact numbers in the business plan as required by the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95, Article 1, Business and Area Plans.
SECTION Section 5003.11.3.8 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5003.11.3.8 Floors.
Floors shall be in accordance with Section 5004.12. Floors shall be level and impervious.
SECTION Section 5005.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5005.1 General.
Use, dispensing and handling of hazardous materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Section 5003.1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, and 5005. Use, dispensing and handling of hazardous materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per HOA.103903238.11 216
control area set forth in Section 5003.1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001 and 5003.
Tank vehicles and railroad tank cars shall not be used as a means of hazardous materials storage. Indoor unloading or transfer operations from tank vehicles or railroad tank cars shall be in accordance with Sections 5005.1 and 5005.2. Outdoor unloading or transfer operations shall be in accordance with Sections 5005.1 and 5005.3.
SECTION Section 5005.1.10.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5005.1.10.1 Bulk plant or terminal.
Gases or liquids having a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 shall not be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car into the cargo tank of another tank vehicle or tank car.
Exception: In an emergency, gases or liquids having a hazard rating of 3 or 4 may be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car to the cargo tank of another tank vehicle or tank car when approved by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 5601.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.1.3 Fireworks.
The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
. . .
4. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of specific types of Division 1.4G fireworks, including safe and sane, where allowed by applicable laws, ordinances and
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regulations, provided that such fireworks and facilities comply with the 2006 edition of NFPA 1124, CPSC 16 CFR
Parts 1500 and 1507, and DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100–185, as
applicable for consumer fireworks and Health and Safety Code Division 11.
SECTION Section 5601.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.1.4 Rocketry.
For rocketry requirements see California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6, reprinted in Sections 5610, 5611, and 5612. Rocketry shall also be in accordance with NFPA 1122, NFPA 1125, and NFPA 1127 for fire and life safety matters not regulated by State law.
SECTION Section 5601.2.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
5601.2.5 Fees.
As required by California Health and Safety Code Section 12105, a permit for the storage of explosives shall not be issued until after the payment of a fee of $10.00, unless the quantity of explosives is 100 pounds or less, in which case the fee shall be $2.00. The permit fee shall be equally divided and deposited into the Treasury of the County of Los Angeles and into the State Treasury.
SECTION Section 5601.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.7 Seizure.
The fire code official is authorized to remove or cause to be removed or disposed of in an approved manner, at the expense of the owner, explosives, explosive materials or fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored, possessed or used in violation of this HOA.103903238.11 218
chapter. Seizure shall be conducted in accordance with California Health and Safety Code, Division 11, Part 1, Chapter 8, Section 12350, et seq., and Part 2, Chapter 9, Section 12721, et seq.
SECTION Section 5608.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5608.1 General.
Outdoor fFireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in motion picture, television, theatrical and group entertainment productions shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks and this section chapter. Additionally, fireworks displays and pyrotechnics before a proximate audience shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 1123 and/or NFPA 1126 for fire and life safety matters not regulated by State law.
SECTION Section 5611.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5611.1 Permits.
Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5 and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, including Sections 1025 through 1026.
SECTION Section 5612.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5612.1 Permits.
Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5 and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, including Sections 1034 through 1035.
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SECTION Section 5701.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5701.4.1 Plans.
Plans shall be submitted with each application for a permit to store more than 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) of liquids outside of buildings in drums or tanks. The plans shall indicate the method of storage, quantities to be stored, distances from buildings and property lines, accessways, fire-protection facilities, and provisions for spill control and secondary containment.
SECTION Section 5701.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
5701.6 Maintenance and operating practices.
Maintenance and operating practices shall be in accordance with established procedures which will tend to control leakage and unauthorized discharge of flammable or combustible liquids. Spills shall be cleaned up promptly.
SECTION Section 5704.2.6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5704.2.6.1 Waste control.
Waste liquids shall be kept in a sump, tank, or receptacle approved for this purpose. The waste must be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5, Hazardous Waste Control.
SECTION Section 5704.2.8.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5704.2.8.3 Secondary containment.
Vaults shall be substantially liquid tight and there shall not be backfill around the tank or within the vault. The vault floor shall drain to a sump. For premanufactured vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified as part of the listing provided by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. For field-erected vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified HOA.103903238.11 220
in an approved manner. Secondary containment shall be provided for new installations of underground tanks and existing tanks with a breach in integrity.
SECTION Section 5704.2.8.16.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5704.2.8.16.1 System requirements.
The fire protection system shall be a deluge type foam system, which provides a minimum of 0.25 gpm (0.9463 L/m) over the entire vault area. The minimum duration of the foam supply shall be 10 minutes. If a manual system is provided, it must assume a maximum of 125 psi (861.85 kPa) at the fire department connection.
SECTION Section 5704.2.9.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
5704.2.9.1.1 Required foam fire protection systems.
All existing aboveground tanks exceeding 1,500 square feet (139.3546 m2) of liquid surface area used for the storage of Class I or Class II flammable liquids shall be provided with foam fire protection.
Exceptions:
1. Tanks with floating roofs for storage of crude oil exceeding 1,500 square feet (139.3546 m2) of liquid surface area and less than 12,300 square feet (1142.7074 m2) of liquid surface area shall have foam fire protection only for the seal area.
2. Floating roof tanks or pressure tanks operating at or above 1 pound per square inch gauge.
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SECTION Section 5704.2.9.6.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5704.2.9.6.1.3 Location of tanks storing boilover liquids.
Above-ground tanks for storage of liquids with boilover characteristics shall be located in accordance with Table 22.4.1.4 of NFPA 30. Shell-to-shell spacing between tanks shall not be less than the diameter of the largest tank.
SECTION Section 5704.3.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5704.3.7 Liquid storage rooms.
Liquid storage rooms shall comply with Sections 5704.3.7.1 through 5704.3.7.5.26.
SECTION Section 5704.3.7.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
5704.3.7.6 Construction.
The construction of liquid storage rooms shall be in accordance with the Building Code and have a minimum of one exterior wall having a door providing firefighting access.
SECTION Section 5706.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5706.3 Well drilling and operating.
Wells for oil and natural gas shall be drilled and operated in accordance with Sections 5706.3.1 through 5706.3.89.
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SECTION Section 5706.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5706.3.1 Location.
The location of wells shall comply with Sections 5706.3.1.1 through 5706.3.1.3.24.
SECTION Section 5706.3.1.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
5706.3.1.4 Zoning regulations.
The permit for any new well shall be issued only after the applicant has complied with applicable planning and zoning regulations.
SECTION Section 5706.3.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
5706.3.9 Permits.
For permits to drill, own, operate, or maintain an oil or natural gas well, see Section 105.5.18. No person shall drill, own, operate, or maintain any oil or natural gas well without first obtaining a permit.
SECTION Section 5706.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5706.4 Bulk plants or terminals.
Portions of properties where flammable and combustible liquids are received by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars or tank vehicles and stored, transferred, or blended in bulk for the purpose of distribution by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, tank vehicles or containers shall be in accordance with Sections 5706.4.1 through 5706.4.10.4.
SECTION Section 5706.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5706.5.1 General.
The provisions of Sections 5706.5.1.1 through 5706.5.1.1819 shall apply to bulk transfer and process transfer operations; Sections 5706.5.2 and 5706.5.2.1 shall apply HOA.103903238.11 223
to bulk transfer operations; Sections 5706.5.3 through 5706.5.3.3 shall apply to process transfer operations and Sections 5706.5.4 through 5706.5.4.56 shall apply to dispensing from tank vehicles and tank cars.
SECTION Section 5706.5.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5706.5.1.1 Location.
Bulk transfer and process transfer operations shall be conducted in approved locations. Tank cars shall be unloaded only on private sidings or railroad-siding facilities equipped for transferring flammable or combustible liquids. Tank vehicles and tank cars engaged in bulk transfer or process transfer operations shall be separated from buildings, above-ground tanks, combustible materials, lot lines, public streets, public alleys or public ways by a distance of 25 feet (7620 mm)100 feet (30 480 mm) for Class I liquids and 15 feet (4572 mm)25 feet (7620 mm) for Class II and IIIA liquids measured from the nearest loading or unloading valve on the tank vehicle or tank car.
Exception: Buildings for pumps and shelters for personnel supporting transfer operations shall not be required to be separated from tank vehicles and tank cars engaged in bulk transfer or process transfer operations.
SECTION Section 5706.5.1.19 is hereby added to read as follows:
5706.5.1.19 Liquid transfer.
Class I, II, or III liquids shall be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car only into an approved atmospheric tank or approved portable tank, except as provided in Sections 5706.5.4.4 through 5706.5.4.6.
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SECTION Section 5706.5.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5706.5.4 Dispensing from tank vehicles and tank cars.
Dispensing from tank vehicles and tank cars into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles shall be prohibited unless allowed by and conducted in accordance with Sections 5706.5.4.1 through 5706.5.4.56.
SECTION Section 5706.5.4.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
5706.5.4.6 Time limit for unloading and permit.
Tank vehicles and railroad tank cars shall be unloaded as soon as possible after arrival at point of delivery and shall not be used as storage tanks. Tank cars shall be unloaded only on private sidings or railroad siding facilities equipped for transferring the liquid between tank cars and permanent storage tanks. A permit shall be required for a tank car to remain on a siding at the point of delivery while connected for transfer operations. Transfer operations shall be in accordance with Department of Transportation ("DOT'") requirements and this code.
SECTION Section 5706.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5706.6.1 Operation of tank vehicles.
Tank vehicles shall be utilized and operated in accordance with NFPA 385 and Sections 5706.6.1.1 through 5706.6.1.1112.
SECTION Section 5706.6.1.12 is hereby added to read as follows:
5706.6.1.12 Transfer of cargo.
Class I, II, or III liquids shall not be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car into the cargo tank of another tank vehicle or tank car.
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Exception: In an emergency, Class I, II, or III liquids may be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car to the cargo tank of another tank vehicle or tank car when approved by the fire code official.
SECTION Section 6104.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
6104.4 Multiple LP-gas container installations.
. . .
Where one of these forms of protection is provided, the separation shall be not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) between LP-gas container groups.
At LP-gas multicontainer installations, the aggregate capacity of the containers shall be used to determine minimum distances to the buildings or adjoining property lines.
SECTION Section 6104.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
6104.5 Tank car and tank vehicle stations.
Tank car and tank vehicle bulk loading and unloading stations shall be located not less than 100 feet from buildings, sources of ignition, or adjoining property lines that may be built upon.
SECTION Section 6104.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
6104.6 Container orientation.
Unless special protection is provided and approved by the fire code official, LP-gas containers shall be oriented so that the longitudinal axes do not point toward other LP-gas containers, vital process equipment, control rooms, loading stations, flammable liquid storage tanks, or other special hazards.
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SECTION Section 6106.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
6106.1 Attendants.
Dispensing of LP-gas shall be performed by a qualified attendant. Self-service LP-gas dispensing open to the public is prohibited.
SECTION Chapter 81 is hereby added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 81 AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS
8101 GENERAL
8101.1 Scope.
Automobile wrecking yards shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 81.
For rubbish-handling operations, see Chapters 3 and 23. 8102 DEFINITIONS
8102.1 Limited application.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following term is defined:
MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS. Liquids which are flammable, combustible, or hazardous materials, such as crankcase fluids, fuel, brake fluids, transmission fluids, radiator fluids, and gear oil. This definition does not include liquids which are permanently sealed, such as hydraulic fluid within shock absorbers.
8103 PERMITS
Permits to operate automobile wrecking yards are required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5 and 105.6.
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8104 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Fire apparatus access roads shall be constructed and maintained throughout the site in accordance with Section 503 of this code. Aisles or passageways shall be provided so as to allow fire department hose streams to reach all stored items and material.
8105 WELDING AND CUTTING
Welding and cutting operations shall be in accordance with Chapters 35 and 53 of this code.
8106 HOUSEKEEPING
Combustible rubbish accumulated on the site shall be collected and stored in approved containers, rooms, or vaults of noncombustible materials. Combustible vegetation, cut or uncut, shall be removed when determined by the fire code official to be a fire hazard.
8107 FIRE PROTECTION
Offices, storage buildings, and vehicles used for site operations shall each be provided with at least one portable fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 4-A:
40-B: C. When required by the fire code official, additional portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in specific use areas in accordance with Section 906. 8108 TIRES
Tires shall be stored on racks in an approved manner or shall be piled in accordance with Chapter 34 and Section 315.4.
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8109 BURNING OPERATIONS
The burning of salvage vehicles and salvage or waste materials shall be in accordance with Section 307 and federal, State, or local air quality control regulations. 8110 MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS
8110.1 General.
The storage, use, and handling of motor vehicle fluids and hazardous materials, such as those used to operate air bags and electrical systems, shall be in accordance with Section 8110 and this code, including Chapters 23, 50, and 57. 8110.2 Motor vehicle fluids.
Motor vehicle fluids shall be drained from salvage vehicles when such fluids are leaking. Storage and handling of motor vehicle fluids shall be done in an approved manner. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored and handled in accordance with this code, including Chapters 23, 50, and 57.
8110.3 Mitigation for vehicle fluid leaks.
Supplies or equipment capable of mitigating leaks of such fluids as those found in fuel tanks, crankcases, brake systems, and transmissions shall be kept available onsite. Single-use plugging, diking, and absorbent materials shall be disposed of as hazardous waste and removed from the site in a manner approved by federal, State, or local requirements.
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8110.4 Batteries.
Batteries shall be removed from salvaged vehicles when such batteries are compromised. Batteries that have been removed from vehicles shall be stored in an approved manner.
SECTION Chapter 82 is hereby added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 82 INFRACTIONS
8201 GENERAL
8201.1 Offenses deemed infractions.
In accordance with Section 112.4, the violation of the following sections or subsections 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 – aboveground water-control valves
901.6.4.3 Painting identification – aboveground water-control valves 901.7 Failure to notify Fire Department
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Section Offense
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 hangars
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
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Section Offense
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
8201.2 Penalties for infractions.
Every violation determined to be an infraction is punishable by a fine not to exceed $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second, $500 for the third, and $500 for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year. Each such violation is a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which such violation is committed or allowed to continue. For the purposes of this section a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a conviction.
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SECTION Chapter 83 is hereby added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 83 CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE
8301 FIRE CODE ADOPTED
Title 32 (Fire Code) of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference at this point as if set forth at length herein as the Fire Code for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District).
A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code has been filed in the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors and shall be at all times maintained by the executive office for use and inspection by the public.
8302 AREAS REGULATED
The District finds and declares that this code does not occupy the whole area of any subject matter regulated or covered therein except where this code expressly states its intent to occupy the whole area of any subject matter regulated or covered therein.
Thus, in enacting this ordinance, it is not the intent of the District to preempt or otherwise nullify any other local ordinance containing different standards and protections.
8303 APPLICABILITY
Except as provided in California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7, this code shall apply to, and be enforceable in, all areas, including cities and unincorporated areas, served by the District. All references in this code to the California Building Code, Residential Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Green Building Standards Code, Fire Code, and Electrical Code shall mean the appropriate legally applicable code HOA.103903238.11 233
adopted by each incorporated city that is a part of the District, or receives services from the District.
SECTION Appendix B, Section B103.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
B103.3 Areas without water supply systems.
For information regarding water supplies for fire-fighting purposes in rural and suburban areas in which adequate and reliable water supply systems do not exist, the fire code official is authorized to utilize NFPA 1142.This section shall only apply to buildings equipped with a fire sprinkler system. Parcels that are located outside the service boundary, above the existing pressure zone, or more than 2,000 linear feet (609.6 m) from an existing water main of a water purveyor may provide an on-site water supply, when approved by the fire code official. For one-family dwellings the water supply shall be in accordance with Table B103.3. For other than one-family dwellings, the water supply shall be in accordance with the NFPA 1142 or NFPA 13 water supply requirement, whichever is greater.
SECTION Appendix B, Table B103.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
TABLE B103.3
TANK SIZES FOR ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS
FIRE-FLOW CALCULATION AREA TANK SIZE
0–3,600 square feet 7,500 gal
3,601–5,999 square feet 10,000 gal
6,000 square feet and greater 12,500 gal
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SECTION Appendix B, Section B104.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
B104.2 Area separation.
Portions of buildings that are separated by fire walls without openings, constructed in accordance with the California Building Code, are allowed to be considered as separate fire-flow calculation areas. Fire barriers or fire partitions cannot be used to create separate fire-flow calculation areas.
SECTION Appendix B, Section B105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses.
The minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(1) and B105.1(2).
Exception: The minimum fire-flow for one- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-3 buildings located in a fire hazard zone shall not be less than 1,250 gallons per minute (15 141.6 L/min) for a 1-hour duration at 20 psi (138 kPa).
SECTION Appendix B, Table B105.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWOFAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
(Design Standard)
MINIMUM FIREFLOW
(gallons per minute)
FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value inTable
B105.1(2)
Duration in
Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 or Section
903.3.1.2 of the California Fire
Code
2550% of the value in
Table B105.1(2)
a
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the California
Fire Code
25% of the value in
Table B105.1(2)
b
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire flow shall be not less than 1,0001,500 gallons per minute. b. The reduced fire flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.Reserved.
SECTION Appendix B, Section B105.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
B105.4 Mobilehome parks.
The required fire-flow for mobilehome parks shall be 1,250 gallons per minute (4731.765 L/min), for a duration of 1 hour and with public hydrant spacing of not more than 600 feet (182 880 mm) apart. For mobilehome parks located in the High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the required fire flow shall instead be 2,000 gallons per minute (7570.824 L/min) for a duration of 1 hour. In either location, for recreational HOA.103903238.11 236
buildings located within a mobilehome park, the fire-flow and duration shall be according to the fire-flow calculation area set forth in Table B105.1(2).
SECTION Appendix B, Section B105.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
B105.5 Land subdivision projects.
For the subdivision of undeveloped land for other than single-family dwellings, due to the undetermined building size and type of construction, the required fire flow shall be 4,000 gallons per minute (15 141.6 L/min) for a duration of 4 hours with public hydrant spacing of 300 feet (91 440 mm). The required fire-flow for the subdivision of land consisting of lots having existing structures shall be in accordance with Table B105.1(2) for fire-flow and duration.
SECTION Appendix C, Section C102 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C102 NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTSLOCATION
SECTION Appendix C, Section C102.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C102.1 Minimum number of fire hydrants for a buildingFire hydrant locations.
The number of fire hydrants available to a building shall be not less than the minimum specified in Table C102.1Fire hydrants shall be provided at intersections and along required fire apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets.
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SECTION Appendix C, Table C102.1 is hereby deleted in entirety as follows:
TABLE C102.1
REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTSh
FIRE-FLOW
REQUIREMENT
(gpm)
MINIMUM
NUMBER
OF
HYDRANTS
AVERAGE
SPACING
BETWEEN
HYDRANTSa,b,c,f,g
(feet)
MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM
ANY POINT ON STREET OR
ROAD FRONTAGE TO A
HYDRANTd,f,g
1,750 or less 1 500 250
1,751-2,250 2 450 225
2,251-2,750 3 450 225
2,751-3,250 3 400 225
3,251-4,000 4 350 210
4,001-5,000 5 300 180
5,001-5,500 6 300 180
5,501-6,000 6 250 150
6,001-7,000 7 250 150
7,001 or more 8 or moree 200 120
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m. a. Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads.
b. Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot be crossed by fire fighters pulling hose lines, or where arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes and have a traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis.
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c. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards.
d. Reduce by 50 feet for dead-end streets or roads.
e. One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof. f. A 50-percent spacing increase shall be permitted where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 of the California Fire Code.
g. A 25-percent spacing increase shall be permitted where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code or Section 313 of the California Residential Code.
h. The fire code official is authorized to modify the location, number and distribution of fire hydrants based on site-specific constraints and hazards.
SECTION Appendix C, Section C102.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
C102.2 Location on street.
Public hydrants shall be required on both sides of the street whenever streets are 64 feet (19 507 mm) or greater in width and containing four or more traffic lanes; or have raised median center dividers that make access to hydrants difficult, cause time delays, and/or create an undue hazard as determined by the fire code official.
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SECTION Appendix C, Section C103 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C103 FIRE HYDRANT SPACINGNUMBER OF HYDRANTS
C103.1 Hydrant spacingFire hydrants available.
Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections C103.2 and C103.3The minimum number of fire hydrants available to a building, complex or subdivision shall not be less than that determined by the spacing requirements in Sections C105 and C106 when applied to fire apparatus access roads and perimeter public streets from which fire operations could be conducted.
SECTION Appendix C, Section C103.2 is hereby deleted as follows:
C103.2 Average spacing.
The average spacing between fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Table C102.1.
Exception: The average spacing shall be permitted to be increased by 10 percent where existing fire hydrants provide all or a portion of the required number of fire hydrants.
SECTION Appendix C, Section C103.3 is hereby deleted as follows:
C103.3 Maximum spacing.
The maximum spacing between fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Table C102.1.
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SECTION Appendix C, Section C104.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C104.1 Existing fire hydrants.
Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed to be considered as available to meet the requirements of Sections C102 and C103. Existing fire hydrants on adjacent properties are allowed to be considered as available to meet the requirements of Sections C102 and C103 provided that a fire apparatus access roads extends between properties and that an easements isare established to prevent obstruction of such roads.
SECTION Appendix C, Section C105 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C105 REFERENCED STANDARDDISTRIBUTION OF FIRE
HYDRANTS
SECTION Appendix C, Section C105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C105.1 GeneralHydrant spacing.
See Table C105.1 for standards that are referenced in various sections of this appendix. Standards are listed by the standard identification with the effective date, standard title, and the section or sections of this appendix that reference the standard.Fire hydrants shall be spaced in accordance with Sections C105.2 through C105.4.
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SECTION Appendix C, Table C105.1 is hereby deleted in entirety as follows:
TABLE C105.1
REFERENCED STANDARD
STANDARD
ACRONYM STANDARD NAME
SECTION
HEREIN
REFERENCED
CRC—22 California Residential Code Table C102.1
SECTION Appendix C, Section C105.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
C105.2 One- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-3 buildings.
For one- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-3 buildings, fire hydrants shall be spaced no more than 600 feet (182.88 m) apart. For properties with more than one dwelling unit per acre, no portion of lot frontage should be more than 450 feet (137.16 m) away, via fire apparatus access, from a public hydrant. For properties less than one dwelling unit per acre, no portion of a fire apparatus access roadway shall be farther than 750 feet (228.6 m) away, via fire apparatus access, from a properly spaced public hydrant that meets the required fire-flow.
SECTION Appendix C, Section C105.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
C105.3 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-3 buildings.
For all occupancies other than one- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-3 buildings, including commercial, industrial, multifamily dwellings, private schools, and HOA.103903238.11 242
institutions, fire hydrant spacing shall be 300 feet (91.44 m). No portion of lot frontage shall be more than 200 feet (60.96 m), via fire apparatus access, from a public hydrant.
SECTION Appendix C, Section C105.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
C105.4 Cul-de-sac hydrant location.
When cul-de-sac depth exceeds 450 feet (137.16 m) (residential) or 200 feet (60.96 m) (commercial), hydrants shall be required at mid-block. Additional hydrants will be required if hydrant spacing exceeds specified distances in Sections C105.2 and C105.3.
SECTION Appendix C Section C106 is hereby added to read as follows:
C106 ON-SITE HYDRANTS
C106.1 Required on-site hydrants.
When any portion of a proposed structure exceeds the allowable distances from a public hydrant, via fire apparatus access, on-site hydrants shall be provided. The spacing distance between on-site hydrants shall be 300 to 400 feet (91 440 mm to 121 920 mm). All on-site fire hydrants shall have, at a minimum, a fire-flow of 1,250 gallons per minute (4732 L/min) at 20 psi (137.895 kPa) for a duration of 2 hours. If more than one on-site fire hydrant is required, the fire flow shall be the lesser of either the required fire flow for the building, or 2,500 gallons per minute (9463.53 L/min) at 20 psi (137.895 kPa) for a duration of 2 hours. All on-site hydrants shall be installed a minimum of 25 feet (7620 mm) from a structure or protected by a 2-hour firewall.
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Exception: For fully sprinklered multifamily residential structures, on-site hydrants may be installed a minimum of 10 feet (3.05 m) from the structure.
SECTION Appendix O, Section O101.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
O101.2 Permits.
An place of assembly operational permit shall be required forto operate temporary amusement haunted houses, ghost walks, or similar amusement uses in accordance with Appendix O101.2.
SECTION Appendix O, Section O101.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
O101.2.1 Permit documents.
The permit applicationapplicant shall submit construction documents for approval which include, at a minimum, a dimensioned site plan and floor plan. . . .
SECTION Appendix O, Section O101.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
O101.3 Jurisdictional building and planning department
approval.
Approval to operate a temporary amusement haunted house or similar use or to change the approved use of an existing building, or portion thereof, for temporary amusement haunted house or similar use shall be approved by the jurisdictional building official and planning official prior to the Fire Department's final construction approval and issuance of an operational permit.
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SECTION Appendix O, Section O102.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
O102.2 TEMPORARY AMUSEMENT HAUNTED HOUSE.
A temporary building or structure, or portion thereof, which contains a system that transports passengers or provides a walkway through a course so arranged that the means of egresses are not apparent due to theatrical distractions, not visible due to low illumination, are disguised or are not readily available due to the method of transportation through the building or structure. These are usually used during the Halloween season for amusement or entertainment purposes where decorative materials, props, visual effects, or audio effects are utilized to create theatrical environment. A temporary amusement haunted house may be deemed a special amusement area by the fire code official depending on the floor plan layout, lighting, or visual distractions used and the effects those elements have on identifying and accessing the means of egress in the event of a fire or an emergency.
SECTION Appendix O, Section O102.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
O102.3 GHOST WALKS.
Similar to temporary amusement haunted houses and may include both indoor and outdoor areas where the means of egresses are similarly not readily identifiableused for amusement or entertainment purposes.
SECTION Appendix O, Section O102.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
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O102.4 TEMPORARY.
Temporary shall mean amusement use of buildings or structures, or portion thereof, at one location for not more than 90 days within a one-year period.
SECTION Appendix O, Section O102.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
O102.5 SPECIAL AMUSEMENT AREA.
A special amusement area is any temporary, permanent, or mobile building or portion thereof that is occupied for amusement, entertainment or educational purposes and is arranged in a manner that:
1. Makes the means of egress path not readily apparent due to visual and audio distractions, or
2. Intentionally confounds identification of the means of egress path, or
3. Otherwise makes the means of egress path not readily available because of the nature of the attraction or mode of conveyance through the special amusement area, building, structure or portion thereof.
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SECTION Appendix O, Section O103.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
O103.1 Allowable structures.
Temporary amusement Hhaunted houses, ghost walks, and similar amusement uses which meet the definition of a Special Amusement Area shall only be located in structures that comply with the provisions for Special Amusement Areas in accordance with the California Building Code, and any applicable requirements in the County Code.
SECTION Appendix O, Section O103.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
O103.7 Fire protection.
Temporary amusement Hhaunted houses and, ghost walks, and similar amusement uses which meet the definition of a Special Amusement Area shall be provided with fire protection systems in accordance with Appendix O103.7. . . .
SECTION Appendix O, Section O103.7.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
O103.7.2 Fire detection systems.
An approved automatic fire detection system shall be provided in accordance with Section 907.2.12, as required for Special aAmusement buildingsAreas.
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SECTION Appendix O, Section O103.7.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
O103.7.4 Emergency voice alarm.
Provide an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.12, as required for Special aAmusement buildingsAreas.
SECTION Appendix O, Section O103.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:
O103.9 Decorative materials and interior finishes.
Interior wall, ceiling, and floor finishes shall be Class A rated in accordance with the California Building Code, and any applicable requirements in the County Code.
SECTION Appendix O, Section O103.15 is hereby amended to read as follows:
O103.15 Maintenance.
Good housekeeping shall be maintained at all times throughout exhibit and exit pathways. The means of egress system shall not be obstructed during event operation.
SECTION Appendix PP is hereby added to read as follows:
APPENDIX PP LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
PP101 GENERAL
PP101.1 Scope.
This appendix defines Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and provides the legal description of the geographic areas for the installation of fire sprinkler systems in occupancies as required by Section 903.2.11.7.
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PP101.2 DEFINITIONS
See Chapter 49 for definitions.
PP102 LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY
ZONES
PP102.1 General.
Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, as defined in Section 4902.1 of this code, are hereby designated in those areas as specified in Sections PP102.2 and PP102.3 of Appendix PP. Also see Chapter 49.
PP102.2 Designation of Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in incorporated cities of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County.
The following incorporated cities are designated as being located wholly or in part in the Local Responsibility Area Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone:
Agoura Hills, Azusa, Bradbury, Calabasas, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, Glendora, Hidden Hills, Irwindale, La Canada Flintridge, La Habra, La Mirada, Malibu, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, San Dimas, Santa Clarita, Walnut, Westlake Village, and Whittier.
PP102.3 Designation of Local Agency Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
The following unincorporated areas located near the following jurisdictions are designated as being located wholly or in part in the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones: Angeles National Forest, City of Hidden Hills, parcels between the City of Agoura Hills and the City of Calabasas, Santa Monica Mountains, parcels HOA.103903238.11 249
south of the City of Diamond Bar, parcels north of the City of Whittier, San Dimas, Covina, West Covina, parcels located east of the Cities of Covina and West Covina, Universal City, parcels west of Rolling Hills, Baldwin Hills, Catalina Island, Claremont, Claremont Island, Glendora, Azusa, La Habra Heights, Whittier, West Hills and Valley Boulevard, the Malibu–Santa Monica Mountains Area, and the San Gabriel Mountains Southface Area.
PP102.4 Parcel identification.
All map and parcel identification, fire hazard severity zone designation, and other information for those areas as specified in Sections PP102.2 and PP102.3 shall be accessible to property owners and the public at the Fire Department's fire prevention engineering unit offices or at the Forestry Division's fuel modification unit office.
PP102.5 Periodic review.
The fire code official shall periodically review the areas in the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County identified as Fire Hazard Severity Zones pursuant to this section, and as necessary, make recommendations to revise the Fire Hazard Severity Zones. See California Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189.
PP103 SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS SOUTHFACE AREA AND
MALIBU–SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS AREA
PP103.1 General.
The San Gabriel Mountains Southface Area and the Malibu–Santa Monica Mountains Area are hereby designated in those areas as specified in Sections PP103.2 and PP103.3 of Appendix PP. Also see Section 903.2.11.7.
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PP103.2 Malibu–Santa Monica Mountains Area.
Beginning at a point where the Los Angeles County–Ventura County boundary line meets the Pacific Ocean mean high tide line. This being the true point of beginning.
Thence, northeasterly along said Los Angeles County boundary line and all its various courses to the City of Los Angeles boundary line along the southerly line of Section 9, Township 1 North, Range 17 West, San Bernardino Base Meridian. Thence, southeasterly along said city boundary and all its various courses to the Pacific Ocean mean high tide line. Thence, westerly along said mean high tide line and all its various courses to the point of the beginning.
PP103.3 San Gabriel Mountains Southface Area.
Beginning at a point where Interstate 5 Freeway and Latitude 34 degrees, 21 minutes (Northern Hemisphere) intersect. This being the true point of beginning.
Thence, east along said Latitude of 34 degrees, 21 minutes to the Los Angeles County–San Bernardino County boundary line. Thence, south along the Los Angeles County Boundary to State Highway 30 (Baseline Road). Thence, west on State Highway 30 to Interstate Freeway 210, along Interstate 210 Freeway to the Interstate 5 Freeway. Thence, north on said Interstate 5 Freeway to the point of beginning.
SECTION Appendix QQ is hereby added to read as follows:
APPENDIX QQ LOS ANGELES COUNTY (LAC) FIRE-CODE FEE
SCHEDULE
QQ101 GENERAL
Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, or stipulated otherwise in other applicable laws, fees for the services to be rendered by the Los Angeles County Fire HOA.103903238.11 251
Department (“Department”), as reflected in the descriptions and tables of this fee schedule, shall be payable to the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (“District”), sometimes referred to as the Department (the administering agency of the District).
QQ101.1 Annual review of fees.
Fees in this schedule shall be reviewed annually by the Department. The amount of each fee shall be adjusted as follows: calculate the hourly rate for all positions included in the fee calculations based on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors–approved salaries and employee benefits, and Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller–approved overhead rates. The adjusted fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar; however, no fee shall exceed the cost of providing the service for which the fee is collected.
QQ102 DEFINITIONS
The following words and terms are defined for the purpose of this fee schedule.
Where words or terms are not defined herein, their meaning shall be in accordance with the Fire Code, Title 32, of the Los Angeles County Code, or other title of the Los Angeles County Code as most appropriate.
DEFENSIBLE SPACE (D-SPACE) INSPECTION. Inspection required by the State of California and local ordinance for provision of brush clearance as described in Sections 325, 327, and 4907 of Title 32 (Fire Code) of the Los Angeles County Code.
FINAL MAP. Term used by the jurisdictional planning agency to refer to the version of a subdivision map that, after receiving all necessary approvals from all HOA.103903238.11 252
necessary entities, may be filed in the office of the county recorder. Generally, the “final map” review process is preceded by a “tentative map” review process, but in certain cases laws may allow a “parcel map” to be considered the final map.
FIRE PROTECTION PLAN. A document prepared, per Chapter 49, for a specific project or development proposed for a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area.
It describes ways to minimize and mitigate potential for loss from wildfire exposure. The fire code official is authorized to require a preliminary fire protection plan prior to the submission of a final fire protection plan.
PRELIMINARY FIRE PROTECTION PLAN. See Chapter 49, Section 4903.
FINAL FIRE PROTECTION PLAN. See Chapter 49, Section 4903.
FUEL MODIFICATION. See Chapter 49, including Section 4902 (Definitions), and Section 4906 (Vegetation Management).
LACC. Los Angeles County Code.
LAND DEVELOPMENT UNIT (LDU). A unit of the Department Fire Prevention Division, the duties of which normally include determination of Fire Department conditions pertaining to water and access on applications for subdivisions, entitlements and discretionary permits within the jurisdiction of the District.
LOT. The terms "lot" and “parcel” shall be used synonymously.
PARCEL. The terms "parcel" and “lot” shall be used synonymously.
PARCEL MAP. A map for subdivisions, per California Government Code, Section 66426, and any other applicable laws. Generally, this term is used to HOA.103903238.11 253
refer to application maps for subdivisions that result in no more than 4 lots. See “FINAL MAP.”
PUBLIC ROAD EASEMENT VACATION. Also referred to as a “street vacation.” The complete or partial abandonment or termination of the public right to use a street, highway, or public service easement. See California Streets and Highway Code, Division 9, Part 3, for more details.
SUBDIVISION. See definition in the California Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Section 66424).
TENTATIVE MAP. Term referring to a map made for the purpose of showing the design and improvement of a proposed subdivision, and the existing conditions in and around it, for review during an early stage of the subdivision application process. It need not be based upon an accurate or detailed final survey of the property. See “FINAL MAP” and “PARCEL MAP.” TRACT MAP. Descriptor of maps used to distinguish subdivisions resulting in 5 or more lots.
QQ103 FORESTRY DIVISION SERVICE FEES.
QQ103.1 Oak tree review fees.
QQ103.1.1 Initial survey.
Upon receiving request for an oak tree environmental review, the site will be surveyed by the County Forester to determine the number of trees requiring review.
The fee assessment will be based on that number.
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TABLE QQ103.1(1)
OAK TREE PLAN REVIEW
NUMBER OF TREES FEE
1 1–15 $900.00
2 16–50 $1,000.00
3 51–100 $1,800.00
4 101–200 $2,799.00
5 201–400 $4,799.00
6 ≥401 $7,998.00
TABLE QQ103.1(2)
OAK TREE INSPECTION
SERVICE FEE
1 Inspection $376.00
QQ103.2 Fuel-modification fees.
TABLE QQ103.2
FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN — REVIEW AND INSPECTION
CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS — Description FEEa
1.) Barns, garages, accessory structures $624.00
2.) New residential, commercial, or industrial structures:
a.) < 2,500 sq. ft. in total area $723.00
b.) ≥ 2,500 sq. ft. in total area $845.00
3.) Additions/modifications to existing residential, commercial, or industrial structures which increase the square footage or footprint of the structure by 50 percent or more and for which the addition/modification is:
a.) < 2,500 sq. ft. in total area $723.00
b.) ≥ 2,500 sq. ft. in total area $845.00
4.) Change of occupancy:
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a.) ≤ 2,500 sq. ft. $723.00
b.) > 2,500 sq. ft. $845.00
5.) Tracts only, where the residential structures are proposed to be built by the same individual or entity: New residential structure ≥ 2,500 sq. ft. in total area, within currently developing tracts of 25 or more lots
$732.00
SUBDIVISION MAPS REVIEW PROCESS — Description FEEa
6.) Subdivision where proposal would result in 4 or fewer lots a.) Fire protection plan review $162.00
7.) Subdivision where proposal would result in 5 or more lots a.) Preliminary fire protection plan review $1,133.00
b.) Final fire protection plan review — includes lots 5–20 $1,230.00 c.) Final fire protection plan review — each additional 10 lots, or portion
thereof, over 20
$752.00
a
.
Per review and inspection.
QQ103.3 Defensible (D-Space) inspection fees.
TABLE QQ103.3
DEFENSIBLE-SPACE (D-SPACE) INSPECTION
SUBJECT OF REVIEW / SERVICE REQUESTED FEEa
1.) Initial Inspection (Fee to be phased in as described by year, below) a.) 2022 $50.00
b.) 2023 $100.00
c.) 2024 $151.00
2.) Noncompliance at Second Inspection
Abatement Enforcement Administrative Fee $908.00
a. Per parcel.
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QQ104 FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION FEES
QQ104.1 Land Development Unit (LDU) fees.
TABLE QQ104.1(1)
LDU SUBDIVISION REVIEWS OF "TENTATIVE MAPS"
SUBJECT OF REVIEW / SERVICE REQUESTED FEE
A.) MINOR LAND DIVISIONS (Sometimes referred to as "Parcel Map" Reviews) A1.) Initial Review (Each fee charge purchases 3 reviews) a.) Initial submittal $1,289.00
A2.) Additional Reviews/Revisions (Each fee charge purchases 1 review) a.) Submittal of a revision (i.e., "revised map" is required) to a map that has not yet received approval by the advisory
agency of the county or the city (or if there is no advisory agency, then by the legislative body thereof). ("REVISION") $372.00
b.) Submittal of a revision (i.e., "revised map" is required) of the conditions of approval for a map that had already received approval by the advisory agency of the county or the city (or if there is no advisory agency, then by the legislative body thereof). ("REVISED")
$725.00
c.) Submittal of a less-than-significant revision to a map (i.e., a "revised map" is not required). ("AMENDMENT") $442.00
B.) MAJOR LAND DIVISIONS (Sometimes referred to as "Tract Map" Reviews) B1.) Initial Review (Each fee charge purchases 3 reviews) a.) Lots 1–10 (i.e., single flat fee covers up to 10 lots) $2,983.00 b.) Each additional lot between 11–50 $23.00
c.) Each additional lot between 51–100 $17.00
d.) Each additional lot between 101–1,000 $13.00
e.) Each additional lot 1,001 or greater $7.00
B2.) Additional Reviews/Revisions (Each fee charge purchases 1 review) a.) Submittal of a revision (i.e., "revised map" is required) to a map that has not yet received approval by the advisory
agency of the county or the city (or if there is no advisory agency, then by the legislative body thereof). ("REVISION") $442.00
b.) Submittal of a revision (i.e., "revised map" is required) of the conditions of approval for a map that had already received approval by the advisory agency of the county or the city (or if there is no advisory agency, then by the legislative body thereof). ("REVISED")
$1,431.00
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LDU SUBDIVISION REVIEWS OF "TENTATIVE MAPS"
SUBJECT OF REVIEW / SERVICE REQUESTED FEE
c.) Submittal of a less-than-significant revision to a map (i.e., a "revised map" is not required). ("AMENDMENT") $725.00
TABLE QQ104.1(2)
LDU SUBDIVISION REVIEWS OF "FINAL MAPS"a
SUBJECT OF REVIEW / SERVICE REQUESTED FEE
1.) Initial Review (Each fee charge purchases 3 reviews) a.) Each map consisting of 1-5 lots. $725.00
b.) Each map consisting of 6–10 lots. $795.00
c.) Each map consisting of 11–25 lots. $936.00
d.) Each map consisting of 26–50 lots. $1,078.00
e.) Each map consisting of 51 or more lots. $1,289.00
2.) Additional Reviews (Each fee charge purchases 1 review) a.) Supplemental review (i.e., when a final map is submitted more than three times). $231.00
3.) Verification (Each fee charge purchases 1 review)
a.) Verification that the final map complies with the applicable ordinances, conditions, and other requirements. $301.00 a. Regarding application of Table QQ104.1(1) and Table QQ104.1(2): In cases where laws and agencies allow a one-step review process (i.e., a "parcel map" review where no "tentative map" review is necessary), the Fire Department shall be authorized to assess the applicable service fee(s) that most appropriately reflect the service(s) being provided, whether from Table QQ104.1(1) or Table QQ104.1(2).
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TABLE QQ104.1(3)
LDU MISCELLANEOUS FEES
SUBJECT OF REVIEW / SERVICE REQUESTED FEE
1 Coastal Development Permit (CDP) $442.00
2 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) $442.00
3 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) — revised $259.00
4 Discretionary-permit review, including, but not limited to:
design review, design overlay review (DOR), development permit application review, "Exhibit 'A'" review, planned urban development (PUD) review, and preliminary review
$301.00
5 "Exhibit ‘A’" — revised $301.00
6 Grading plan review – fire lanes and private driveways $301.00 7 Lot-line adjustment(s), and/or lot merger(s) $301.00
8 Mobilehome park or special occupancy park $442.00
9 "One Stop " advisory counseling/review $176.00
10 Vacation of public road easement $301.00
11 Waiver request $329.00
12 Water appeals board $160.00
13 Water/Hydrant (public) plans and systems $301.00
14 Each additional hydrant over 10 $35.00
15 Zone change $301.00
QQ104.2 Operational permit fees.
TABLE QQ104.2
OPERATIONAL PERMIT FEES
PROPOSED ACTIVITY FEEa
1 Activities in Wildfire Risk Areas $390.00
2 Additive Manufacturing $390.00
3 Aerosol Products $390.00
4 Amusement Buildings $390.00
5 Automobile Wrecking Yard $390.00
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OPERATIONAL PERMIT FEES
PROPOSED ACTIVITY FEEa
6 Aviation Facility $390.00
7 Bonfire $390.00
8 Carbon Dioxide Systems used in Beverage Dispensing
Applications $390.00
9 Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Systems $390.00
10 Carnivals and Fairs $390.00
11 Cellulose Nitrate Film $390.00
12 Combustible-Dust Producing Operations $390.00
13 Combustible Fibers $390.00
14 Commercial Rubbish-Handling Operation $390.00
15 Compressed Gases $390.00
16 Covered and Open Mall Buildings $390.00
17 Cryogenic Fluids $390.00
18 Cutting and Welding Permit $390.00
19 Dry Cleaning Plants $390.00
20 Energy Storage Systems $390.00
21 Exhibits and Trade Shows $390.00
22 Explosives $390.00
23 Fire Hydrants and Valves $390.00
24 Fireworks Display $390.00
25 Flammable or Combustible Liquids $390.00
26 Floor Finishing $390.00
27 Fruit and Crop Ripening $390.00
28 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging $390.00
29 Hazardous Production Materials (HPM) Facilities $390.00 30 Hazardous Materials $390.00
31 Helicopter Landing Facility $390.00
32 High-Piled Combustible Storage $390.00
33 Hot Work Operations $390.00
34 Industrial Ovens $390.00
35 Liquid- or Gas-Fueled Vehicles or Equipment in Assembly Buildings $390.00
36 Lithium Batteries $390.00
37 LP Gas $390.00
38 Lumber Yards and Woodworking Plants $390.00
39 Magnesium $390.00
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OPERATIONAL PERMIT FEES
PROPOSED ACTIVITY FEEa
40 Mass-Gathering Event, 5000 or More People $780.00
41 Miscellaneous Combustible Storage $390.00
42 Mobile Fueling of Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles $390.00
43 Model Rockets $390.00
44 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities $390.00
45 Oil and/or Natural Gas Wells $390.00
46 Open Burning $390.00
47 Open Flames and Candles $390.00
48 Open Flames and Torches $390.00
49 Organic Coatings $390.00
50 Outdoor Assembly Event $390.00
51 Pallet Yard $390.00
52 Parade Float $390.00
53 Places of Assembly $390.00
54 Plant Extraction Systems $390.00
55 Privately Contracted Private Fire Prevention Resource $390.00 56 Private Fire Hydrants $390.00
57 Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material $390.00
58 Pyroxylin Plastics $390.00
59 Radioactive Materials $390.00
60 Recreational Fire $390.00
61 Refrigeration Equipment $390.00
62 Repair Garages and Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities $390.00 63 Rooftop Helicopter Facility $390.00
64 Rifle Range $390.00
65 Special Events $390.00
66 Spraying or Dipping $390.00
67 Storage of Scrap Tires and Tire By-Products $390.00
68 Temporary Sales Lots $390.00
69 Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents $390.00
70 Tire-Rebuilding Plants $390.00
71 Tire Storage $390.00
72 Waste Handling $390.00
73 Wood Products $390.00
a. Per permit.
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QQ104.2.1 Film and production permit fees.
TABLE QQ104.2.1
FILM AND PRODUCTION PERMIT FEES
PERMIT TYPE FEEa
1 Pyrotechnics and Special Effects $458.00
1a.) Permit-revision fee $115.00
2 Filming $451.00
2a.) Permit-revision fee $113.00
3 Fuel-Dispensing Trucks and Vehicles $492.00
3a.) Permit-revision fee $123.00
4 Commercial Still Photography $452.00
4a.) Permit-revision fee $113.00
a. Per permit.
QQ104.3 Plan review fees.
TABLE QQ104.3(1)
BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
TYPE OF REVIEW FEEa
1 Dwelling, one- and two-family $565.00
2 Multifamily residence $776.00
3 Photovoltaic residential $776.00
4 Photovoltaic commercial $776.00
5 Commercial (B, F, S, M) $776.00
6 Assembly occupancy $706.00
7 Educational/institutional occupancy $1,059.00
8 Hazardous occupancy $918.00
9 High-rise buildings over 75 feet in height $1,694.00
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BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
TYPE OF REVIEW FEEa
10 Smoke-control rational analysis $1,412.00
11 High-piled combustible storage $565.00
12 Site plan review — water and access $565.00
13 Hazardous materials review (1–50 chemicals) $776.00
14 Hazardous materials review (> 50 chemicals) $1,271.00 a. Per plan review.
TABLE QQ104.3(2)
FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN REVIEW
TYPE OF REVIEW FEEa
1 NFPA 13D fire sprinkler systemb: one- or two-family dwelling $565.00 2 NFPA 13R fire sprinkler systemb: multifamily dwellings $706.00 3 NFPA 13 fire sprinkler systemb:
a. ≤ 100 heads per system $565.00
b. > 100 heads per system $847.00
4 Tenant Improvements to NFPA 13 fire sprinkler systemb:
a. ≤ 20 heads with/without calculation $282.00
b. > 20 heads and ≤ 100 heads with/without calculation $424.00 c. >100 heads with/without calculation $706.00
5 Underground fire protection systemb:
a. Single hydrant or single riser connection $353.00
b. ≥ 2 connections for hydrants and/or risers $565.00
6 Standpipe systemb (Class I, II, & III) $565.00
7 Water storage tank $565.00
8 Special hazard fire extinguishing foam water spray nozzle systemb $565.00
9 Fire pump $706.00
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FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN REVIEW
TYPE OF REVIEW FEEa
a. Per plan review.
b. See NFPA 13 (2022 edition), A.3.3.216 Sprinkler System, for explanation of separate systems.
TABLE QQ104.3(3)
FIRE ALARM PLAN REVIEW
TYPE OF REVIEW FEEa
1 Emergency responder communication coverage (ERCC) $1,129.00 2 Two-way communication system $565.00
3 Fire alarm system:
a. ≤ 10 devices and/or fire sprinkler monitoring system $282.00 b. 11–50 devices $494.00
c. 51–90 devices $706.00
d. 91–130 devices $847.00
e. > 130 devices $1,366.00
4 Special extinguishing systems: CO2, foam, clean agent $424.00 5 Gas detection system $424.00
a. Per plan review.
TABLE QQ104.3(4)
MISCELLANEOUS PLAN REVIEW
TYPE OF REVIEW FEEa
1 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment $553.00
2 Additional plan review after initial review and one resubmittal (per hour) $141.00
3 Expedited review (each two hours + initial fee) $282.00 4 Pre-submittal meeting (initial two-hours) $282.00
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MISCELLANEOUS PLAN REVIEW
TYPE OF REVIEW FEEa
5 Plan review time (per hour) for modifications, re-stamp (minimum 1-hour) $141.00
6 Petroleum / Chemical Unit plan review $390.00
7 Aboveground propane/butane tank installation (125–499 gallons) $565.00
8 Tank installation or removal $390.00
9 Commercial kitchen hood systems (UL-300) $293.00
10 Paint spray booth $293.00
11 Medical gas storage system $390.00
12 Energy storage system $565.00
13 Energy storage system, Group R-3 and R-4 $195.00
14 Fuel cell power system $424.00
a. Per plan review.
QQ104.4 Field inspection fees.
TABLE QQ104.4(1)
NEW CONSTRUCTION FIELD INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION FEEa
1 Dwelling, one- and two-family $390.00
2 Multifamily residence $390.00
3 Photovoltaic residential $293.00
4 Photovoltaic commercial $780.00
5 Commercial (B, F, S, M) $585.00
6 Assembly occupancy $585.00
7 Educational/institutional occupancy $390.00
8 Hazardous occupancy $488.00
9 High-rise buildings over 75 feet in height $780.00
10 Smoke-control acceptance test $1,951.00
11 High-piled combustible storage $1,171.00
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NEW CONSTRUCTION FIELD INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION FEEa
12 Petroleum / Chemical Unit inspection $390.00
13 Aboveground propane/butane tank installation (125–499 gallons) $195.00
14 Tank installation or removal $488.00
15 Tenant improvements projects not otherwise identified $390.00 a. Per inspection.
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TABLE QQ104.4(2)
FIRE SPRINKLER FIELD INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION FEEa
1 NFPA 13D fire sprinkler systemb:
a. One- or two-family dwelling $390.00
b. Tract model one- or two-family dwelling $390.00
c. Tract non-model one- or two-family dwelling $390.00
2 NFPA 13R fire sprinkler systemb: multifamily dwellings $780.00 3 NFPA 13 fire sprinkler systemb:
a. ≤ 100 heads per system $780.00
b. > 100 heads per system $976.00
4 Tenant Improvements to NFPA 13 fire sprinkler systemb:
a. ≤ 20 heads $390.00
b. > 20 heads and ≤ 100 heads $585.00
c. > 100 heads $683.00
5 5-year sprinkler recertification $390.00
6 Underground fire protection systemb:
a. 1–4 connections for hydrants and/or risers $390.00
b. ≥ 5 connections for hydrants and/or risers $780.00
7 Fire-flow test witness/perform $282.00
8 Water storage tank $195.00
9 Fire pump acceptance test $673.00
a. Per inspection.
b. See NFPA 13 (2022 edition), A.3.3.216 Sprinkler System, for explanation of separate systems.
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TABLE QQ104.4(3)
FIRE ALARM FIELD INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION FEEa
1 Fire alarm system:
a. ≤ 10 devices and/or fire sprinkler monitoring system $390.00 b. 11–50 devices $585.00
c. 51–90 devices $683.00
d. 91–130 devices $780.00
e. > 130 devices $988.00
a. Per inspection.
TABLE QQ104.4(4)
SPECIAL SYSTEMS FIELD INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION FEEa
1 Emergency responder communication coverage (ERCC) $1,561.00 2 Two-way communication system $195.00
3 Commercial kitchen hood systems $390.00
4 Special extinguishing systems: CO2, foam, clean agent $390.00 5 Gas detection system $390.00
6 Medical gas storage system $195.00
7 Energy storage system $390.00
a. Per inspection.
TABLE QQ104.4(5)
FIRE SAFETY FIELD INSPECTION
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TYPE OF INSPECTION FEEa
1 State of California Form 850 - Fire Safety Inspection Request $390.00 a. Per inspection.
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TABLE QQ104.4(6)
MISCELLANEOUS FIELD INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION FEE
1 Statement-of-intended-use review and inspection (Form 30) $195.00 2 Additional inspections after initial inspection and one reinspection $98.00
3 Special / priority inspection (including after-hour, additional technical assistance, and others deemed necessary by the fire code official) — charged per hour
Current
hourly fire
safety
officer
(FSO) rate
QQ104.5 Annual inspection fees.
TABLE QQ104.5
ANNUAL FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION FEEa
A.) Manufacturing
1 25,000 – 50,000 Square Feet $488.00
2 50,001 – 100,000 Square Feet $585.00
3 100,001 – 250,000 Square Feet $780.00
4 >250,000 Square Feet $1,171.00
B.) Warehousing
1 60,001 – 100,000 Square Feet $585.00
2 100,001 – 150,000 Square Feet $780.00
3 150,001 – 200,000 Square Feet $976.00
4 200,001 – 250,000 Square Feet $1,171.00
5 250,001 – 500,000 Square Feet $1,366.00
6 >500,000 Square Feet $1,561.00
C.) Assembly
1 < 12,500 Square Feet $390.00
2 12,501 – 25,000 Square Feet $488.00
3 25,001 – 50,000 Square Feet $585.00
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ANNUAL FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTION FEEa
4 50,001 – 75,000 Square Feet $683.00
5 >75,000 Square Feet $780.00
D.) High Rise
1 7-10 Stories in Height $780.00
2 11-15 Stories in Height $976.00
3 16- 20 Stories in Height $1,171.00
4 >20 Stories in Height $1,366.00
E.) Petroleum / Chemical Unit Occupancies
1 ≤ 25,000 Square Feet $390.00
2 25,001 – 50,000 Square Feet $585.00
3 50,001 – 75,000 Square Feet $780.00
4 75,001 – 100,000 Square Feet $976.00
5 >100,000 Square Feet $1,171.00
F.) Elementary / Middle / High Schools
1 < 200 Students $390.00
2 201 – 400 Students $585.00
3 401 – 700 Students $780.00
4 701 – 1,000 Students $976.00
5 1,001 – 1,500 Students $1,171.00
6 1,501 – 2,500 Students $1,366.00
7 >2,500 Students $1,561.00
G.) Private Colleges
1 < 500 Students $780.00
2 501 – 1,000 Students $1,171.00
3 1,001 – 1,500 Students $1,561.00
4 1,501 – 2,000 Students $1,951.00
5 2,001 – 3,000 Students $2,341.00
6 >3,000 Students $3,122.00
H.) Jails
1 < 2,500 Square Feet $390.00
2 2,501 – 5,000 Square Feet $585.00
3 5,001 – 10,000 Square Feet $780.00
4 10,001 – 50,000 Square Feet $1,171.00
5 >50,000 Square Feet $1,561.00
I.) Hospitals, 24-hour clinics, in-patient care and transitional care facilities 1 < 5,000 Square Feet $585.00
2 5,001 – 10,000 Square Feet $780.00
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TYPE OF INSPECTION FEEa
3 10,001 – 20,000 Square Feet $976.00
4 20,001 – 50,000 Square Feet $1,171.00
5 50,001 – 100,000 Square Feet $1,561.00
6 >100,000 Square Feet $2,341.00
7 R-3 Large Family Day Care $390.00
a. Per inspection.
SECTION Appendix RR is hereby added to read as follows:
APPENDIX RR RIFLE RANGE
RR101 GENERAL
RR101.1 Scope.
Rifle ranges shall comply with the basic fire- and life-safety requirements in this appendix.
RR101.2 Permits.
A permit from the fire code official is required to establish, maintain, or operate a rifle range. Applications for permits shall be referred to the chief law enforcement officer for approval. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5 and 105.6.
RR102 DEFINITIONS
RIFLE RANGE. Any indoor or outdoor firing, shooting, or target range established, maintained, or operated for the discharge of a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun, or firearm.
RR103 RANGE OFFICER
RR103.1 Supervision.
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Rifle ranges shall not be operated or maintained without the supervision of a qualified range officer.
RR103.2 Qualifications.
To qualify as a range officer, individuals shall demonstrate to the fire code official and chief law enforcement officer their knowledge of firearms and ammunition, including the general rules of safety and the provisions of this code relative thereto. Individuals shall possess a valid certificate stating he or she is a qualified range officer.
RR104 AMMUNITION
RR104.1 Inspection and disposal.
Ammunition shall be inspected and approved by the range officer before permission to fire or discharge the same is granted. Ammunition that will not fire or discharge or which is otherwise defective shall be surrendered to the range officer for safe disposal.
RR105 FIRE APPLIANCES
RR105.1 Portable fire appliances.
Rifle ranges shall be equipped with portable fire appliances and other equipment required by the fire code official. Additional fire-prevention measures required by the fire code official shall be provided.
RR106 VEGETATION
RR106.1 Removal.
Rifle ranges, including striking grounds, shall be completely clear of vegetation within a safe distance from the firing line.
RR107 SIGNAGE
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RR107.1 Warnings.
Rifle ranges which are not fenced shall be posted with approved warning posters or signs to notify and protect the public from danger.
SECTION FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF ADOPTION OF MORE
RESTRICTIVE BUILDING STANDARDS.
The provisions of this ordinance contain various changes, modifications, and additions to the 2022 California Fire Code. Some of those changes are administrative in nature in that they do not constitute changes or modifications to requirements contained in the building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and published in the California Building Standards Code. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, the Board of Supervisors hereby expressly finds and determines that all of the changes and modifications to requirements contained in the building standards published in the California Building Standards Code, contained in this ordinance, which are not administrative in nature, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions in the County of Los Angeles and in the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (“District”). This expressed finding is supported and based upon the following more specific determinations:
CLIMATIC – The County of Los Angeles/District is located in an area subject to climatic conditions with long periods of low humidity and hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal high winds (Santa Ana wind conditions), resulting in increased exposure to fire risk. This combination of events creates an environment that is conducive to rapidly spreading fires. Control of such fires requires rapid response.
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With the time that is required to deal with potential obstacles from the wind, such as fallen trees, street lights, and utility poles, in addition to the time required to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs, the ability to respond rapidly is negatively impacted.
Additionally, there is a significant increase in the amount of wind at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial-type firefighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury. High winds will also cause burning embers to become airborne resulting in the rapid spread of a fire to nearby structures. Immediate containment of a fire is the only method by which it can be controlled during high wind conditions. In high fire severity zones, a unique combination of low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation exists.
GEOLOGICAL – The County of Los Angeles/District is located in the middle of the seismically active area identified as Seismic Zone 4. The viability of the public water system would be questionable at best after a major seismic event. Tall buildings would become vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of any available water to floors above the 55-foot level. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create significant physical obstacles and logistical challenges. With the probability of strong aftershocks, there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors.
Geological conditions created by the numerous faults will result in increased fire danger to structures, delayed Fire Department response, and unique rescue challenges.
Seismic events of sufficient magnitude will cause substantial damage to structures.
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exceed the Fire Department suppression capabilities. Accordingly, built-in fire suppression systems provide the only adequate measure to mitigate the potential hazards from and damage caused by such fires.
The County of Los Angeles/District is subject to occasional severe rainstorms.
The impacts from these rainstorms are exacerbated if hillside areas have been burned by wildland fires because significant mud and debris flows can occur. Mud and debris flows can impair Fire Department access or delay response times if access roads are obstructed by mud or debris.
TOPOGRAPHICAL – The topographical conditions of the County of Los Angeles/District includes many mountains, hills, and canyons which tend to accelerate the periodic high-velocity winds by means of a Venturi effect. These canyon winds and the significant growth of vegetation of a combustible nature increase the fire danger. Additionally, long periods of dry, hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal winds (Santa Ana wind conditions) result in increased exposure to fire risk.
The hillside areas have access roads that are narrow, steep, and contain many sharp curves, all of which makes timely response by large fire apparatus difficult.
The specific sections of this code that constitute more restrictive building standards are identified in the table set forth below. The more restrictive building standards contained in this code and identified in the table below shall be applicable only in those cities served by the District which have ratified the aforesaid sections in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.
Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
304.1.2 –
Vegetation.
Climatic and
Topographical
Local amendment requiring brush clearance to
maintain defensible space for fire operations that
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is necessary due to the unique climate and
topography of the County/District to reduce risk of
fire and to minimize the spreading of fire to
structures.
314.4 –
Vehicles.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Local amendment providing the fuel-amount
equivalencies for indoor display of vehicles using
alternative fuels and other newer technologies.
Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake movement and damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
316.6.1 –
Structures.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Imposes additional requirements for the
grounding of construction under high-voltage
transmission lines to protect property, the public,
and fire fighters responding to emergencies.
Necessary due to the unique climate and
topography of the County/District to reduce risk of
fire, to reduce the possibility of fires being causes
by downed high-voltage transmission lines, to
minimize the spreading of fires that may begin
under transmission lines, and to protect fire
fighters responding to emergencies under
transmission lines. Further necessary because
risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the County/District.
321 – Artificial
Combustible
Vegetation.
Administrative Deletion in order to clarify that neither the State nor the District adopts this section or the sections
of Chapter 8 that are referenced by it.
322.3 – Fire
safety plan.
Administrative. Declaratory of existing law for clarification to the code user.
322.4.1 –
Limited indoor
storage in
containers.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Local amendment providing the ability for the fire
code official to consider other factors affecting
the safety of the placement containers used for
the collection of damaged and used lithiumbased batteries. These batteries have been identified as a known source of fires, especially
when damaged or aged. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
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County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
326.7 – Fire
protection
facilities
required.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Local amendment to require fire safety measures
including but not limited to water supply,
firebreaks, posting of fire watchers, access roads,
restriction of activities during high fire hazard and
other conditions to maintain reasonable fire
safety. Necessary due to the unique climate and
topography of the County/District to reduce risk of
fire, to reduce the possibility of wildland fires
spreading to structures, and to minimize impacts
of fire. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the County/District.
326.12.2 –
Chimneys.
Climatic and
Topographical
Local amendment to reduce the threat of fires by
requiring spark arrestors on chimneys that is
necessary due to the unique climate and
topography of the County/District to reduce risk of
fire and to minimize impacts of fire. Such spark
arrestors reduce the likelihood of embers exiting
a chimney and igniting a fire. These spark
arrestors are required by the SFM in both CCR
Title 19 and the Building Code.
326.14 –
Roadway
clearance.
Climatic and
Topographical
Local amendment requiring clearance of
roadways to provide adequate access for
firefighting apparatus, to create defensible space
for fire operations, and to reduce the possibility of
wildland fires spreading to structures. Necessary
due to the unique climate and topography of the
County/District.
401.10 – Fire
watch
procedures,
401.10.1,
401.10.2,
401.10.3,
401.10.4,
401.10.5,
401.10.6.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for consistency in the minimum
requirements of a fire watch program. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times and actions
due to the unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
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503.1.1 –
Buildings and
facilities.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for clarification regarding the
determination of the fire code official for certain
special circumstances. Necessary to ensure
adequate response times and actions due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the County/District.
503.1.2 –
Additional
access.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for additional access requirements
necessary because of terrain, climate, or other
factors that limit access. Necessary to ensure
adequate response times due to the unique
climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the County/District.
503.2.1 –
Dimensions,
503.2.1.1,
503.2.1.2,
503.2.1.2.1,
503.2.1.2.2,
503.2.1.2.2.1,
503.2.1.2.2.2
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires unobstructed clearance to sky on fire
apparatus access roads with exception for
protected tree species. Necessary to prevent
obstruction of access roads by tree limbs or other
obstructions and thus allow for quick response
times to fires and other emergencies. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Requires sufficient fire apparatus access
road widths and the location of said roads in
respect to buildings. Necessary because risk of
fire and collapse is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
503.2.4 –
Turning radius,
503.2.5 –
Dead-ends,
503.2.7 –
Grade.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for more stringent width, turning radius,
and grade specifications for access roads to
ensure access for fire apparatus. Necessary due
to unique climatic and topographical conditions
that increase the risk of fires. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
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503.4 –
Obstruction of
fire apparatus
access roads.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Adds speed bumps and speed humps to list of
prohibited obstructions to fire apparatus access
roads. Speed bumps and speed humps reduce
response times to fires and other emergencies
because fire apparatus have to slow down to
pass over them or drive around them. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the County/District.
503.4.1 –
Traffic-calming
devices.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires fire code official approval to install
traffic calming devices such as speed bumps and
speed humps. Such devices can reduce
response times to fires and other emergencies.
Necessary to ensure adequate response times
due to the unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. This section is necessary
because the risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
503.6 – Gates. Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires gates placed across fire apparatus
access roads meet parameters to ensure
emergency access widths and operability.
Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake damage, and electrical power
interruption that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District.
503.7 – Fire
apparatus
access roads
in recreational
vehicle,
mobilehome,
manufactured
housing, sales
lots, and
storage lots.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires fire apparatus access roads in
recreational vehicle, mobilehome, manufactured
housing, sales lots, and storage lots. Necessary
to ensure adequate water supply and access to
such locations due to the unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
necessary because the risk of fire is increased
due to the prevalence of earthquakes in the
County/District.
503.8– Fire
apparatus
access roads
in mobilehome
parks and
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires additional fire apparatus access roads
in mobilehome parks and special occupancy
parks. Necessary to ensure adequate water
supply and access to such locations due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
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special
occupancy
parks.
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the County/District.
504.5 –
Rooftop
barriers and
parapets.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for emergency access to and egress
from the roof in the event of fire or other
emergency. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to unique
climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.
506.1 – Where
required.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Local amendment providing for access to
structures or areas where immediate access is
necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes.
Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake damage, and unpredictable power
fluctuations that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. These factors also
complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
507.2.2 –
Water tanks.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires installation and maintenance standards
for water tanks providing water for fire protection.
Extends certain requirements to associated
support structures and piping. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire and exposure that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These unique conditions also
increase emergency response times, thereby
increasing the time during which these water tank
systems must remain in functional order.
507.5.10 –
Draft system
identification
sign.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides posting of sign to notify Fire Department
of draft hydrants, including those for swimming
pools and spas in fire hazard severity zone.
Necessary because of unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in the
County/District.
509.1.1 –
Utility and
hazardous
equipment
identification,
509.2 –
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for identification and access to the
disconnection means that are required for
hazardous equipment and/or energy sources
serving structures, as necessary for the
protection of life and for fire-fighting purposes.
Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
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Equipment
and
disconnectionmeans access,
509.3
earthquake damage, and unpredictable power
fluctuations that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. These factors also
complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
510.1 –
Emergency
responder
communicatio
n coverage
(ERCC) in new
buildings.
Administrative Clarifies how the fire code official will make the determination that is required of them by the
State code.
510.4.1,
510.4.1.1,
510.4.1.2,
510.4.2,
510.4.2.3,
510.5, 510.5.1,
510.5.4, 510.6,
510.6.2 –
Emergency
responder
communicatio
n coverage.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
When the circumstances of a structure
necessitate emergency responder
communication coverage systems, this
amendment specifies “critical areas” of the
building, referred to in the State code, at which it
is critical that emergency personnel have radio
coverage. This list of areas is built upon the list
of areas that are required to be served when a
wired system is installed in lieu of an emergency
responder radio coverage system. Systems are
required to be provided with standby power for a
duration of time. Amendment also clarifies
required design standards otherwise left up to
determination by the fire code official. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
movement and damage, and electrical power
interruption that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. Further necessary due to
the artificial topographical physical features of a
structure or area that limit and/or interfere with
emergency radio communications for first
responders.
603.4 –
Working space
and
clearances.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for maintenance of the working
clearances that are required to be maintained
about electrical equipment such as electrical
panels and other equipment specified by the
Electrical Code. Necessary due to the increased
risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
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County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
603.4.1 –
Electrical
signage and
labeling.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides clarification of the interpretation of this
section, and reference to the related section of
code. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
604.4 –
Emergency
signs.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides guidance with local criteria that the fire
code official will use in making the determination
required of them by this section. Necessary due
to the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
901.6 –
Inspection,
testing, and
maintenance.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Prohibits obstruction or impairment of fire
protection and life safety system equipment,
including initiating devices, alarm notification
appliances, and annunciators. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
901.6.4 –
Aboveground
controls and
valves for
water-based
fire protection
systems.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Introductory section to Sections 901.6.4.1
through 901.6.4.4. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
901.6.4.1
–Signage.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides signage requirements for water-control
valves to facilitate fire-fighter identification and
use of said valves in an emergency. Necessary
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because of unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
901.6.4.2 –
Locks.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for the security, and accessibility to
proper authorities, of water-based fire protection
systems. Necessary due to the increased risks
of fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
901.6.4.3 –
Painting
identification.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for the identification and maintenance of
water-based fire protection systems. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
damage, and unpredictable power fluctuations
that are consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
901.6.4.4 –
Clear space.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides clearance requirements for watercontrol valves to facilitate fire-fighter identification and use of said valves in an emergency.
Necessary because of unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in the
County/District.
903.2.8 –
Group R.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires that fire sprinklers be installed in
mobilehomes and manufactured homes located
outside of mobilehome parks. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire and exposure that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District.
903.2.11.7 –
Occupancies
in fire hazard
severity zones
and within the
San Gabriel
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides an additional level of protection to
occupancies in case of a fire by requiring
installation of automatic fire sprinklers.
Necessary because of unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of
catastrophic fires in fire hazard severity zones
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Southface
Area or
Malibu–Santa
Monica
Mountains
Area.
and due to the topography that reduces response
times to fires. Further necessary because risk of
fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the County/District.
903.4.2,
903.4.2.1 –
Remote
annunciator.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for fire-fighter access to the alarm
system information/status where necessary due
to otherwise being inaccessible or inapparent.
Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake damage, and unpredictable power
fluctuations that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. These factors also
complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
904.1.1 –
Certification of
service
personnel for
fireextinguishing
equipment
Administrative. Clarification to the code user that neither the Consolidated Fire Protection District of
Los Angeles County, nor the State of California
adopt this section.
904.3.5 –
Monitoring.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires monitoring of all automatic fireextinguishing systems when a sprinkler monitoring system is otherwise required.
Necessary due to the increased risks of fire and
exposure that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District.
905.2.1 –
Class I
standpipes.
Climatic Construction and installation requirements for Class I standpipes to ensure adequate fire
protection systems and water supply due to fires
in the hot and windy climate of the
County/District.
905.4 –
Location of
Class I
standpipe
hose
connections,
905.4.3.
Climatic Installation/Regulation of Fire Protection System to ensure proper location of hose connection to
control fires in the hot and windy climate of the
County/District.
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905.5.3 –
Class II
system
1½-inch hose.
Climatic Installation and regulation of interior wet
standpipes to ensure adequate fire protection
system due to fires in the hot and windy climate
of the County/District.
905.9 – Riser
shutoff valve
supervision
and drain.
Climatic Additional requirements to fire protection system for testing, maintenance, and operation.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions.
905.13 –
Standpipe
diameter.
Climatic Size requirements for Class III standpipes to
ensure adequate fire protection system.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions.
910.2 –
Where
required.
Climatic and
geological
Requires smoke and heat removal for buildings.
Necessary to increase ability of fire fighters to
respond to, and fight, fires in buildings.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions and the prevalence of earthquakes in
the County/District.
910.2.3 –
Group S-2.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires smoke and heat removal for basementlevel parking garages. Necessary to increase ability of fire fighters to respond to fires in parking garages. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire and earthquake damage that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. Further necessary due to the
artificial topographical physical features of a
structure or area that limit and/or interfere with
the ability of emergency responders to protect
life, property, and the environment.
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910.3 –
Smoke and
heat vent
design and
installation.
910.3.2,
910.3.4,
910.3.4.1,
910.3.4.2,
910.3.4.2.1,
910.3.4.2.2,
910.3.4.3
910.3.5.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requirements for smoke and heat vents in
buildings. Necessary due to the increased risks
of fire and earthquake damage that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. Further necessary due to the
artificial topographical physical features of a
structure or area that limit and/or interfere with
the ability of emergency responders to protect
life, property, and the environment.
910.4.3,
910.4.4 –
Mechanical
smoke
removal
systems.
Geological Requirements for smoke and heat vents and
mechanical smoke removal systems in buildings.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to seismic concerns with
potential water supply issues.
912.2 –
Location.
Geological and
Topographical
Requires that more than one fire department
connection may be required. Necessary due to
natural and artificial local topography, and the
effects of seismic activity that could limit and/or
interfere with the ability of emergency responders
to access certain locations.
912.2.1 –
Visible
location.
Climatic,
Topographical,
Geological
Requires fire department connections to be
located within 150 feet of a public fire hydrant
and at a safe distance from the building.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions. Further necessary because the risk
of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the County/District.
912.7 –
Inspection,
testing and
maintenance.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies where provisions for signage, painting,
hose threads, physical protection, and clear
space, for fire department connections, shall
apply. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
912.8 –
Identification
Climatic,
Topographical
Requires red paint on fire department
connections subject to rust or corrosion to identify
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— paint color. them to fire fighters and protect from the elements. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions.
912.9 –
Breakable
caps or plugs.
Climatic,
Topographical
Requires breakable caps or plugs for fire hose
couplings to protect them from the elements and
to ensure easy access to the fire department
connection during fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to hot and windy conditions.
914.9.1 –
Spray booths.
Climatic Requires spray booths to have automatic fire
sprinkler system protection under specified
conditions. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions. Further necessary
because the risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
1032.4 – Exit
signs,
1032.4.1,
1032.4.2,
1032.4.3
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requirements for minimum exit signage
maintenance, including a bringing-to-one-location
of existing CA requirements scattered about the
code and/or providing reference thereto.
Addresses warnings against elevator use in an
emergency, and stairway access. Necessary to
ensure proper notice and evacuation in case of
fire or other emergency. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to hot and windy conditions. Further necessary
because risk of fire and need for evacuation is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the County/District.
1103.11 – Fire
department
access.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies where provisions for fire department
access apply, including reference to a related
section of the code. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1203.2.3 –
Emergency
responder
communicatio
n coverage
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Maintains current level of safety by maintaining
current standby-power capacity duration for
emergency responder communication coverage
systems. Necessary due to the increased risks
of fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
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systems. power fluctuations that are consequences of the unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
1203.2.5 –
Exhaust
ventilation.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Maintains current level of safety by maintaining
current standby-power capacity duration for
electrical energy storage system mechanical
exhaust ventilation systems. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1203.2.7 –
Gas detection
systems.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Corrects reference number for section
addressing exhaust ventilation for electrical
energy storage systems. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1204.4 –
Grounding.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies when grounding will be required of
portable generators. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1205.2 –
Access and
pathway.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies that exceptions to access and pathway
requirements may not negate the ability of
occupants to reliably identify escape and rescue
pathways and avoid electrified components
therein. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
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availability, and access.
1205.4 –
Buildings with
rapid
shutdown.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides reference to the related section of code.
Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake damage, and unpredictable power
fluctuations that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. These factors also
complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
1205.5.1 –
Vegetation
control.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies where this maintenance provision
applies. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
1206.10 –
Manual
shutoff.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides reference to the related section of code,
and harmonizes this section thereto. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
damage, and unpredictable power fluctuations
that are consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.1.2 –
Permits,
1207.1.3,
1207.1.4,
1207.1.4.1,
1207.1.4.2,
1207.1.5,
1207.1.7.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Require approved permitting for electrical energy
storage systems (ESS), including
criteria/clarification regarding hazard mitigation
analysis and special approvals beyond what the
code allows by default. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.3.4,
1207.3.4.1,
1207.3.5
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies design and installation requirements for
electrical energy storage systems (ESS).
Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake damage, and unpredictable power
fluctuations that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. These factors also
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complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
1207.4 –
General
installation
requirements,
1207.4.1,
1207.4.2,
1207.4.7,
1207.4.8 –
Signage.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies/clarifies location, separation, and
signage requirements for electrical energy
storage systems (ESS). Provides clarification
and reference to other code requirements already
applicable to these installations. Necessary due
to the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, responding resources, water
needs and availability, and access.
1207.5.2,
1207.5.8,
Table 1207.7,
1207.7.1,
1207.7.2,
1207.7.3,
1207.7.4,
1207.8.3,
1207.8.4.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies/clarifies location and separation
requirements for electrical energy storage
systems (ESS). Maintains preexisting safety
levels. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
1207.4.13,
1207.5.4 –
Fire detection,
1207.6.1.1,
1207.6.1.2,
1207.6.1.2.1,
1206.1.2.2,
1207.6.1.2.3
1207.6.1.2.4.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies requirements for fire-extinguishing
systems, ventilation, standby power, gas
detection, explosion control, and the ability to
release energy, for electrical energy storage
systems (ESS). Includes references to the code
sections regarding fire department connections
and hydrants. Necessary due to the increased
risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
Table 1207.6,
1207.6.1.1–12
07.6.1.2.4. Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies design and installation requirements for
various battery technologies used in electrical
energy storage systems (ESS). Necessary due
to the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
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topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.6.3 –
Explosion
control.
Administrative Corrects typo to reference therein to a section within Chapter 1, which was reorganized in
2021/2022.
1207.4.6 –
Combustible
storage,
1207.5.7 –
Vegetation.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies that combustible storage within ESS
cabinets and enclosures is not allowed, and that
vegetation maintenance (operational)
requirements for electrical energy storage
systems (ESS) apply to both new and existing
installations. Necessary due to the increased
risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.9.4,
1207.9.5.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Addresses special installations of battery energy
storage systems (ESS), including those on
rooftops and in parking garages. Necessary due
to the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
Table 1207.10,
1207.10.6,
1207.10.7.2,
1207.10.7.3,
1207.10.7.6.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Addresses mobile versions of electrical energy
storage system (ESS) installations. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
damage, and unpredictable power fluctuations
that are consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.11,
1207.11.1,
1207.11.2.1,
1207.11.3,
1207.11.3.1,
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Addresses installations of battery energy storage
systems in Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies.
Maintains and clarifies standing requirements in
the jurisdiction in order to maintain minimum
levels of safety regarding explosion, fire, and
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1207.11.4,
1207.11.5.1,
1207.11.6,
1207.11.7,
1207.11.7.1,
Figure
1207.11.7.1,
1207.11.7.2,
1207.11.7.3,
1207.11.7.4,
1207.11.7.4.1,
1207.11.7.4.2,
1207.11.8.
toxic gas hazards, both for the property in
question and that of neighboring properties.
Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake damage, and unpredictable power
fluctuations that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. These factors also
complicate response times, responding
resources, water needs and availability, and
access.
2007.9
–Emergency
Helicopter
Landing
Facility
(EHLF),
2007.9.1.
Climatic and
Topographical
Provides for public safety by an
evacuation/landing area on high-rise buildings
and the maintenance thereof. Necessary due to
large number of high-rise buildings in the
County/District and difficulty in evacuating highrise buildings, and getting resources thereto, in case of fire or other emergency.
2007.10
–Groundbased
helicopter
facilities,
2007.10.1 –
Surface.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides design standards for helistops and
heliports, primarily for establishment in fire
hazard severity zones, to enable helicopters and
associated water tenders and support equipment
to safely operate to conduct operations to combat
fires and render other services in those areas.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions and topography that hinders the ability
for fire apparatus to gain access to remote
portions of the County/District. Further
necessary due to the increased risks of
earthquake damage that complicate response
times, water needs and availability, and access.
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2007.10.2 –
Hydrant.
Climatic;
Topographical
Requires a hydrant next to helistops and
heliports, especially in fire hazard severity zones,
to enable helicopters to fill their tanks to facilitate water drops on wildland fires in those areas, and
for response to aviation accidents. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to hot and windy conditions
and topography that hinders the ability for fire
apparatus to gain access to remote portions of
the County/District.
2007.10.3 –
Access.
Climatic;
Topographical
Adopts requirements for fire apparatus access to
helistops and heliports, especially in fire hazard
severity zones, to enable support equipment and
apparatus associated with helicopter operations
to combat fires and render other services in those
areas. Necessary because of increased danger
of fire in the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions and topography that hinders the ability
for fire apparatus to gain access to remote
portions of the County/District.
2007.11 –
Maintenance,
2007.11.1 –
Fire
Department
permit
required.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires maintenance of the safe and necessary
functionality of a new or existing helicopter facility
intended to some extent for emergency Fire
Department use. Where such functionality or
availability is impaired, a permit and/or
notification is required. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to hot and windy conditions; and both topography
and seismic geological activity that hinders the
ability for fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
2203.3 – Dustcollection
systems.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies applicability of this provision, corrects
reference error by the State, and maintains the
required interlock provision. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
2203.4.2 –
Static
electricity.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Maintains the requirement for permanent
grounding or bonding in accordance with
approved standards. Necessary due to the
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increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
2404.4 – Fire
protection.
Climatic Provides for spray booths to be equipped with
automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to hot and windy conditions.
2504.6, 2507.2
–FRUIT AND
CROP
RIPENING
Climatic and
Geological
Provides requirements for fruit and crop ripening
operations to prevent ignition of ethylene gas and
reduce risk of fire and explosion. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to hot and windy conditions
and to reduce risk of fires and explosion from
earthquakes.
3104.5 –
Helicopter
landing
facilities.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides notice within the section concerning
tents and temporary membrane structures that
consideration must be given to nearby helicopter
landing facilities so as not to interfere with their
safe and necessary functionality. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to hot and windy conditions;
and both topography and seismic geological
activity that hinders the ability for ground-based
fire apparatus to gain access to portions of the
County/District, including for patient care.
3107.15.2.1 –
Quantity limit.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Harmonizes the code by providing reference to
the related section of the code. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to hot and windy conditions;
and both topography and seismic geological
activity that hinders the ability for ground-based
fire apparatus to gain access to portions of the
County/District, including for patient care.
3107.18 –
Combustible
vegetation.
Climatic and
Topographic
Increased clearance requirements for
combustible vegetation near tents and membrane
structures. Necessary to increase fire and life
safety around such structures and to create
defensible space. Necessary because of fire risk
due to climate and unique topography of the
County/District.
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TABLE 3206.2 Climatic and
Geological
Removes an exception for smoke and heat
removal in high-piled combustible storage.
Necessary because of unique climatic conditions
that increase the risk of fires. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
3305.5.2.1 –
Duties.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Harmonizes this new provision to the other
longstanding requirements for fire watch within
the code. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions; and both topography and
seismic geological activity that hinders the ability
for ground-based fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
3505.9 –
Flashback
prevention.
Geological Requires protective devices to be installed on fuel gas and oxygen lines to increase safety and
reduce risk of explosion and fire. Necessary
because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased
due to the prevalence of earthquakes in the
County/District.
4801.3 –
DEFINITIONS.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies the interpretation of the code for the
code user. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions; and both topography and
seismic geological activity that hinders the ability
for ground-based fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
4902.1 –
General.
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides definitions by which to clarify the
interpretation of the code for the code user.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions; and both topography and seismic
geological activity that hinders the ability for
ground-based fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
4906.2 –
Application.