Joint Special Council/BFPD
12/4/23 07:00:PM
Barstow Fire Protection District
Maribel Hernandez
Ordinance
Doc ID: 5525
FIRE ORDINANCE
AGENDA MATTER:
ORDINANCE NO. 30-2023 ADOPTION OF AND AMENDMENT TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE / AMENDMENT TO BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT STANDARDS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The State of California has adopted the suite of model codes that regulate new building codes. Ordinance No. 30-2023 reflects changes and amendments to the 2022 California Fire Code Title 24 Part 9 for new and existing buildings.
Additionally, the necessary amendments to the Barstow Fire Protection District Standards are included in conjunction with the 2022 Fire Code as such amendments are necessary to reflect the newly adopted Codes.
DISCUSSION:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 30-2023 will bring the Fire District into conformance with the 2022 California Fire Code. Additionally, the necessary local amendments of the Fire Code are also included within the proposed Ordinance and standards. The 2022 California Fire Code, with the proposed amendments, as well as the updated Barstow Fire Protection District standards, are available for review by the public in the Fire Marshal's Office.
Ordinance 30-2023 with standards is presented to the Barstow Fire Protection District’s Board of Directors for first reading and introduction. The second reading and adoption will be brought before the Board of Directors at the December 18, 2023 regularly scheduled Fire Board Meeting. Ordinance 30-2023 with standards will allow local amendments to take effect once approved by the Fire Board.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Introduce Ordinance 30-2023 with proposed local amendments and standards, and waive the full reading.
2. Direct staff to bring Ordinance 30-2023 with proposed local amendments and standards back for the second reading and adoption at the regularly scheduled Fire Board meeting on December 18, 2023.